Industry City’s Japan Village adds new food space
New food options are coming to Industry City’s Japan Village.
The Japanese food hall is adding a 3,200-square-foot space called Wakuwaku, according to Industry City. The new addition, located at 269 36th St., is an izakaya, a tavern-style restaurant that features 60 seats in a main dining area that includes a kitchen-side counter. The eatery also includes private tatami mat rooms for children and large groups.
“Since opening Japan Village in 2018, we’ve been embraced by the Industry City community and our neighbors in Sunset Park,” said Erina Yoshida, co-owner of Wakuwaku and Japan Village. “It was important for us to build an izakaya to give our community an inviting space to relax after work, share a bite with friends, and indulge the way the Japanese do. Wakuwaku complements our busy food hall, offering a relaxed vibe with interesting cocktails and shareable bites.”