Sarku Hana opening soon at Montgomery Mall

Sarku Japan is opening a kiosk in the food court separate from its current location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It will be called Sarku Hana, but there is no information on what the difference is between the kiosk and the standard Sarku Japan menu. Images on the future menu screens depict various sushi rolls. I am awaiting further information from the corporate office of Sarku Japan, and will update you once they respond to my inquiry. 

Francesca's, Sarku Japan, J. Chow's, Victoria's Secret & Yogibo reopen at Montgomery Mall

Harry Potter

Collection arrives at

Vera Bradley;

Moorenko's coming soon

A new round of openings have added more foot traffic and bargain shopping at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Retailers Francesca's, Yogibo and Victoria's Secret are now open again. Francesca's is having a 50%-off sale to celebrate their return, including a $10-and-under rack of clothes.

Dining Terrace customers are welcoming back Sarku Japan and J. Chow's to the upgraded food court. Westfield says newly-added tenant Moorenko's Ice Cream will be joining them in the future.

In other mall news, the Harry Potter x Vera Bradley Collection is now in stock at Vera Bradley. Backpacks (complete with "dedicated wand pockets"). tote bags, cross-body bags and accessories are available. You can also enter a $130-value giveaway to win a Harry Potter gift set that features a throw blanket, a medium cosmetic, and an eyeglass case bag charm.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEW SARKU JAPAN RESTAURANT AT WESTFIELD MONTGOMERY MALL IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

Japanese restaurant Sarku Japan has been serving up sushi and other favorites for years in Westfield Montgomery Mall's food court.

But with the food court expansion underway, Sarku is one of several restaurants being relocated to accomodate the growth.

It is moving nearby, within the same food court area. The new restaurant space isn't quite ready, but why don't we take a sneak peek behind the curtain?