A new Japanese burger spot temporarily takes over the former Sandwich Hag space. In the unassuming Cedars space that formerly housed the beloved Sandwich Hag, the team behind Ka-Tip Thai Street Food is now serving Japanese burgers out of a pop-up called Ookuma. Expect teriyaki burgers — made with pork or beef — on a brioche bun, as well as fried chicken and vegan (pea protein) burgers, chicken karaage, octopus balls, fries, and more.

Val Jean-Bart opened Val’s Cheesecakes in 2012. According to the Dallas Morning News, Val Jean-Bart is stepping down from the uber-popular cheesecake shop he opened in his late mother’s honor 12 years ago. Val’s Cheesecake started as a pop-up and expanded to the first brick-and-mortar concept on Maple Avenue in 2015 (now closed). He eventually opened a second outpost on Lower Greenville, and recently a third in The Cedars.

Uchi, Uchiko, and Uchibā are now offering a multi-tiered Sushi Box for takeout. Three experiences are available including the Ichi box ($95), which has 12 pieces of nigiri, two makimono, and a Hama Chili. The Ni box ($195) includes all that the Ichi offers, plus Chirashi — a chef’s selection of five varieties of fish served sashimi-style over a bed of rice. And the $295 San box adds on two caviar sets along with potato chips and creme fraiche. These can be picked up or ordered for delivery to your door from Uber Eats.

Japanese Burgers Pop-Up in the Former Sandwich Hag Space, Uchi Sushi Boxes To-Go, and More Dallas Restaurant News

Ookuma, a Japanese burger pop-up, has taken over the former Sandwich Hag space in the Cedars, offering teriyaki burgers, fried chicken, vegan burgers, and more. Val Jean-Bart is stepping down from Val’s Cheesecakes, a popular cheesecake shop he founded in 2012. Uchi, Uchiko, and Uchibā have introduced a multi-tiered Sushi Box for takeout, including the Ichi box, Ni box, and San box, each offering different selections of sushi and caviar.