BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Last day for Azuma Sushi’s founders before ownership change

That’s a photo of Azuma Sushi proprietors Jennifer and Harry on their first day in business 24 1/2 years ago, on January 18, 2000. And here they are today:

This too is a momentous day – the couple’s final day before turning over their restaurant (4533 California SW) to a new owner, as they announced earlier this month. The new owner, Jenny, is a former Azuma employee, and as noted in Jennifer and Harry’s announcement, the restaurant will close for four weeks starting tomorrow and will bring back sit-down dining. Harry will be there after the September 28th reopening to help with the transition, but Jennifer told us she plans to travel to see family in China and Australia. You can stop in to say goodbye today – they’re open for lunch takeout until 2:30, then again for dinner takeout 4:30-9:30 pm.

H2OK9 August 30, 2024 (12:08 pm)

Great people !

Tony August 30, 2024 (1:14 pm)

Glad I made it in yesterday to visit, my family and I wish you nothing but the best!!!

Pickup Order for David August 30, 2024 (1:43 pm)

Our family adores Jennifer and Harry, and will miss them so much! We started visiting when our son insisted on going to “the Japanene restaurant”, where he enjoyed miso from a booster seat. He’s starting his senior year in high school, and prefers Azuma’s California rolls above all else. When I call in orders, Jennifer recognizes my voice and recites our order by heart. I will make one more call to Jennifer tonight, to place a pickup order for David.The Shaw family wishes you a relaxing and fun-filled retirement, Jennifer and Harry!!Best of luck to Jenny, who we look forward to meeting in-person soon.