Sake Club

Downtown Herndonites should prepare for a small-plate invasion of their own, courtesy of Sake Club—a District-born Japanese “tapas” joint now making its way west.

General manager Jody Montana said the new Herndon restaurant will mirror their flagship D.C. property, which produces over two dozen inventive “tapas” creations (tuna tartare, grilled scallop wraps, orange roughy risotto, unagi-avocado sandwiches), exotic sushi and sashimi offerings (sweet shrimp, grilled toro, sea urchin, giant clam) and mixed grill specialties (eel, bulgogi, filet mignon, salmon jaw).

Meanwhile, the drink carte boasts over four dozen sakes (served either chilled or warm, depending on their particular character), ranging from traditional to unfiltered rice wine.—WR

752 Elden St., Herndon; www.sakeclub.net. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

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