Every rose has its thorn.
Venice Beach sushi staple Wabi on Rose has formally closed its doorways after 6 years, the restaurant announced Tuesday.
“After many wonderful years of serving the community, we are permanently closing our doors,” the restaurant said in a social media post. “Heartbroken to say goodbye but grateful you were part of our Venice love story.”
Sushi spot Wabi on Rose has closed after 6 years at its new location. Instagram/@wabionrose
The restaurant seems to have closed with little to no discover. A photograph posted to Reddit on Tuesday exhibits a message on the door of the business explaining that it is already closed.
“It is with a heavy heart we have to announce our closure. To everyone who walked through our doors and brought us joy we thank you.” the notice reads.
The restaurant’s telephone quantity is not accepting calls.
Wabi was identified just as much for their fashionable pink takeout baggage and containers as they were for their crispy tuna rice and tiger rolls.
The restaurant was identified for their fancy pink takeout containers. Instagram/@wabionrose
Fans of the eatery were surprised by the sudden closure.
“Absolutely GOBSMACKED. the westside loves you Wabi,” one commenter wrote.
“This is really a huge bummer. I used to love taking people here for good sushi on the west side. Such unique rolls and drinks unlike anywhere else,” another commenter said.
“When is the last day!?!? Like today?? Omg” a third commenter wrote.
Fans were shocked at Wabi’s sudden closure. Instagram/@wabionrose
The restaurant was initially positioned on Venice’s Abbott Kinney Boulevard, where it served the neighborhood for 19 years. In December 2018, the location burned down in a devastating fire.
In April 2020, the new Wabi opened on Rose Avenue with takeout and supply choices amid the pandemic. Its modern Japanese ciusine was helmed by govt chef Rain Pantana.
The restaurant beforehand stood on Abbott Kinney Boulevard for 19 years before burning down in 2018 and reopening for takeout and supply in 2020. Instagram/@wabionrose
Wabi is just the newest closure in LA’s restaurant massacre, which has claimed numerous eateries both new and outdated in current months.
Italian restaurant Cinque Terre West, also on Rose Ave. closed back in June and moved to Texas. The restaurant only operated in that location for a 12 months, after its beforehand location burned down in the 2025 Palisades fire.
VooDoo Doughnut, a Portland-based doughnut chain identified for its daring flavors, instantly closed its Venice Beach location in June after just one 12 months in business.
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