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Zuma by Chef Ninja Restaurant To Open In Downtown Bethesda: Report

Zuma by Chef Ninja, an Asian-Latin restaurant, is coming to the former Brickside Food & Drink space in Bethesda, according to a report.

BETHESDA, MD — Zuma by Chef Ninja, an Asian-Latin restaurant, is coming to downtown Bethesda, according to a report.

The new restaurant will be moving into the space previously occupied by Brickside Food & Drink space at 4866 Cordell Avenue, Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row reported.

"Chef Ninja" is owner Mitsuhisa Nishio, who has opened Asian-Latin fusion restaurants in Providence, Rhode Island, Sushi Mambo in New York City, and Daddy Ninja, opening soon in Kissimmee, Florida, according to Robert Dyer.

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Nishio, the son of Japanese parents, grew up in the Dominican Republic.

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