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LA sushi restaurant known for fancy pink boxes closes after 6-year run

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Edwards, C. (2026, October 14). LA sushi restaurant known for fancy pink boxes closes after 6-year run. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/business/popular-venice-beach-restaurant-wabi-on-rose-closes-after-6-years/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-14 · by Christopher Edwards

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Wabi on Rose, a popular sushi restaurant in Venice Beach known for its fancy pink takeout boxes, has closed after six years of operation. The closure came unexpectedly, as the restaurant announced on social media that it was permanently shutting down with no further notice or reopening plans. Fans were left surprised and disappointed by the sudden end to what many considered a beloved part of the neighborhood's dining scene.
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Wabi on Rose, a popular sushi restaurant in Venice, California, has closed its doors after six years of operation, as announced by the establishment on social media on Tuesday, October 10, 2026. The closure came with little to no prior notice, leaving many patrons shocked and disappointed. Known for its trendy pink takeout bags and boxes, Wabi offered dishes such as crispy tuna rice and tiger rolls, making it a beloved spot in the Venice Beach area. Fans expressed their sadness on social media platforms like Reddit, with one commenter stating, "Absolutely GOBSMACKED. The westside loves you Wabi." The restaurant's sudden closure has left customers heartbroken but grateful for the time they spent there.

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California Venice Venice Beach Wabi Wabi on Rose

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Wabi ORG · 4× Venice GPE · 2× Venice Beach GPE · 2× California GPE · 1× Cinque Terre West ORG · 1× Italian NORP · 1× Japanese NORP · 1× Rain Pantana PERSON · 1× Reddit ORG · 1× Wabi on Rose ORG · 1×

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VooDoo Doughnut, a Portland-based doughnut chain known for its bold flavors, suddenly closed its Venice Beach location in June after just one year in business.
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2026-10-14 · New York Post
LA sushi restaurant known for fancy pink boxes closes after 6-year run · assertive framing

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Venice Beach sushi staple Wabi on Rose has officially closed its doors after 6 years, the restaurant announced Tuesday. asserted
restaurant → close → years
“After many wonderful years of serving the community, we are permanently closing our doors,” the restaurant said in a social media post. asserted
restaurant → serve → post
“Heartbroken to say goodbye but grateful you were part of our Venice love story.” asserted
you → say → story
The restaurant appears to have closed with little to no notice. asserted
restaurant → appear → notice
A photo posted to Reddit on Tuesday shows a message on the door of the business explaining that it is already closed. asserted
it → post → business
“It is with a heavy heart we have to announce our closure. asserted
we → have → closure
To everyone who walked through our doors and brought us joy we thank you.” asserted
we → walk → you
the note reads. asserted
note → read → ?
The restaurant’s phone number is not accepting calls. asserted
number → accept → calls
Wabi was known just as much for their trendy pink takeout bags and boxes as they were for their crispy tuna rice and tiger rolls. asserted
they → know → rice
Fans of the eatery were stunned by the sudden closure. asserted
Fans → stun → closure
the westside loves you Wabi,” one commenter wrote. asserted
commenter → love → you
I used to love taking people here for good sushi on the west side. asserted
I → use → side
Such unique rolls and drinks unlike anywhere else,” another commenter said. asserted
commenter → say → ?
Omg” a third commenter wrote. asserted
commenter → write → ?
The restaurant was originally located on Venice’s Abbott Kinney Boulevard, where it served the neighborhood for 19 years. asserted
it → locate → years
In December 2018, the location burned down in a devastating fire. asserted
location → burn → fire
In April 2020, the new Wabi opened on Rose Avenue with takeout and delivery options amid the pandemic. asserted
Wabi → open → pandemic
Its contemporary Japanese ciusine was helmed by executive chef Rain Pantana. asserted
ciusine → helm → Pantana
Wabi is just the latest closure in LA’s restaurant bloodbath, which has claimed countless eateries both new and old in recent months. asserted
which → claim → months
Italian restaurant Cinque Terre West, also on Rose Ave. closed back in June and moved to Texas. asserted
West → close → Texas
The restaurant only operated in that location for a year, after its previously location burned down in the 2025 Palisades fire. asserted
location → operate → fire
VooDoo Doughnut, a Portland-based doughnut chain known for its bold flavors, suddenly closed its Venice Beach location in June after just one year in business. asserted
Doughnut → base → business
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