Domo Yakitori and Sushi to Open in Ohio City

Domo Yakitori and Sushi Credit: Scene Archives

Carmen Paponetti says he never wanted to close Domo Yakitori and Sushi at Van Aken, which opened in 2020 and exited in January 2023.

The owner of Timber Kitchen & Social in Willowick spent years perfecting his sushi-making skills while working for Zack Bruell at Parallax, and he wasn’t done with what he had started.

While circumstances beyond his control forced his hand on the east side, he’s taken the time since to look for a new home for the Japanese concept, which he has now secured on the west side.

Come later this summer or early fall, Domo Yakitori and Sushi will open in Ohio City at 3924 Lorain, next to Tripi Italian Specialties.

With about 800 square feet, the spot will have space for around 20 seats but will be mostly built for takeout.

Domo will once again offer made-to-order sushi, yakitori and okonomiyaki, the popular Japanese street food consisting of savory pancakes filled and topped with any number of ingredients.

As for the okonomiyaki — savory cabbage pancakes — diners start with a base model with bacon, egg, noodles, spicy mayo, okonomiyaki sauce and bonito flakes, but can add extras like octopus, shrimp, smoked salmon and shitakes.

Paponetti told Scene it should be somewhere around six to eight weeks before they open.

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