opened about 3 weeks ago
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Dak Good is a Michigan-based Korean-American chain specializing in hand-battered, double-fried Korean fried chicken. The broader menu includes bulgogi, bibimbap, bao buns, japchae, fried rice, and tteokbokki.
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 4 weeks ago
NEW CONCEPT
My Favorite Teriyaki is a local Japanese-inspired restaurant serving teriyaki plates and bowls, stir-fried noodles, Korean beef ribs, and burgers with proteins ranging from chicken and beef to salmon, tofu, and spicy pork bulgogi.
opened about 3 weeks ago
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Bambuza is a Vietnamese restaurant chain based in Portland, Oregon with an emphasis on locally-sourced, organic ingredients.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
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Offers a variety of Hawaiian-inspired dishes such as BBQ chicken, chicken katsu, BBQ short ribs and Spam and egg plates.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 weeks ago
NEW CONCEPT
Sushi Nito is a Sacramento-area sushi concept built around customizable specialty rolls, shareable party platters, and a signature "Titanic Boat" presentation served on a wooden boat.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
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Hot Bunz is a family-owned Sacramento-area smash burger chain serving 100% grass-fed, Zabiha halal beef patties pressed on a high-heat grill to develop a caramelized crust. The menu focuses on smash burger combos in varieties such as the Classic, Jalapeño, and Triple Smash, alongside sides like house-made mac and cheese, seasoned fries, and onion rings.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 weeks ago
NEW CONCEPT
Chicken Hub is a Sacramento-based Thai concept from the team behind Noodles to Thai For, centered on chicken-focused dishes rooted in Thai culinary tradition. The menu features items such as a chicken rice combo and chicken salad, with poached chicken among the highlighted preparations.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2027
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Taqueria El Puerto de Vallarta is a casual Mexican restaurant where seafood shares the menu with traditional fare, including street tacos, molcajetes, mariscadas, tostadas, enchiladas, carne asada, and pina locas. Sizzling fajitas and fresh seafood dishes are among the dining highlights.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 1 month ago
NEW CONCEPT
Amber Hazel Vietnamese Kitchen is a locally owned Sacramento restaurant serving classic Vietnamese dishes including phở, bánh mì, bò lúc lắc (shaking beef), broken rice, and bánh xèo alongside Vietnamese coffee, matcha, and refreshing drinks.
opened about 1 month ago
NEW CONCEPT
Sake is a family-owned sushi and Asian fusion restaurant offering an all-you-can-eat dining format with a menu spanning nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, spicy tuna tacos, hibachi beef and Korean-style short ribs.
OPENING FALL 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
Cantina Alley is a Mexican restaurant and cantina founded in 2017 in Midtown Sacramento, offering authentic Mexican street food, handcrafted cocktails, and Mexican craft beers. The menu features street tacos, elotes, tortas, quesadillas, and other traditional Mexican specialties. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, colorful street art, and Mexican-inspired décor, Cantina Alley combines casual dining with a lively bar experience that celebrates Mexican food and culture.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING OCT 2026
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Founded in 2019, Taco Exxpress is a locally owned Mexican fast-food restaurant.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
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Chipotle, is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants founded in 1993 by Steve Ells and currently operates more than 2500 locations across the US, Canada, UK, France, and Germany.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 1 month ago
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All-you-can-eat sushi concept that offers a plethora of dishes including specialty rolls, nigiri, kitchen food, sushi burritos and tacos, hibachi, donburi and even boba drinks.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING DEC 2026
NEW CONCEPT
Skorch'd Pizza is a Sacramento concept founded by Boston-born brothers Patrick and Steven Clifford, specializing in Northeast-style thin-crust pizza that draws on New York, New Haven, and New Jersey pie traditions. The 16-inch pies are made with scratch-made dough and house red sauce, with specialty options ranging from cup-and-char pepperoni to Italian sausage with cherry peppers, all finished with EVOO and Parmigiano Reggiano.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
NEW CONCEPT
Xin Tai Dumpling House is a Chinese restaurant centered on a shared-dining format, with a menu spanning dim sum staples such as soup dumplings, steamed buns, and pot stickers, alongside stir-fry, tofu, seafood, and dessert dishes.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 2 months ago
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Hand-crafted pizzas including traditional and Indian-style options like Tikka, Tandoori, Butter, Madras, and Curry.
OPENING FALL 2026
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Founded in 2016, Everbowl is a San Diego-based fast-casual chain centered on superfood-based açaí bowls, smoothies, and toasts, with fully customizable options built around bases like acai, pitaya, matcha, mango, and cacao, paired with fresh fruit toppings and add-ons.
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Dough Bowl Pizza is a family-owned pizzeria with a focus on homemade dough and fresh local ingredients. The menu features hand-tossed classic and specialty pizzas with halal options available, alongside house specials, wings, salads, and build-your-own pies.
opened about 1 month ago
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Angry Chickz is a fast-food restaurant serving Nashville-style hot chicken.
-Sacramento Bee