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The former Hunan Coventry location Credit: Douglas Trattner

Mizu Japanese Restaurant will open in the Cleveland Heights space that long housed Hunan Coventry (1800 Coventry Rd.) on Monday, November 3rd. Hunan closed earlier this summer after a remarkable 38-year run.

Lily Li opened the original Mizu (10219 Brookpark Rd., 216-898-0098) in Parma 15 years ago. That eatery has earned a loyal following thanks to its extensive menu of sushi, bento boxes, hot pots, noodles bowls and Japanese entrees.

When it opens its doors, Mizu will join a host of other Asian restaurants and shops on the street, including Pacific East, One Pot, Soba, Tree Country, Pho & Rice, High Thai’d, Seafood Shake and Koko Bakery. It’s no wonder why some in the neighborhood have come to call Coventry “Asiatown East.”

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For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.