A two-story hotspot containing a pair of Japanese-inspired concepts offering sushi and cocktails is opening soon at Commonwealth Plaza Midwood.

First up is Uchi, a modern and elevated restaurant that will open March 31. The ground-floor space will serve both hot and cold tasting menus, along with a la carte items that incorporate seasonal North Carolina ingredients.

Uchibā, a more casual izakaya-style bar focused on pairing beverages with small bites and rooftop views, will follow April 3. The pair of Plaza Midwood restaurants are Hai Hospitality’s first foray into the Carolinas, bringing James Beard Award-winning chef and sushi master Tyson Cole’s vision for non-traditional Japanese cuisine to life via chef de cuisine Shaun King and his team

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