Below is a list of restaurants that will be coming soon to Rockville, MD:
Aloha Poke: Back in December 2023, we shared that Aloha Poke Co. would be opening a new location at 800 Pleasant Dr. #100 in Rockville’s King Farm neighborhood. This marks the Chicago-based chain’s first location in Maryland. Aloha Poke is a fast-casual restaurant known for its “fresh-packed and tasty bowls filled with sushi-grade fish and Hawaiian-inspired raw ingredients.” The company currently operates a location in D.C. at 1333 19th St NW. An official opening date for the Rockville spot has not yet been announced.
Ba Le: Coming soon signage is up for Ba Le Sandwiches at 765 Rockville Pike, Suite F-G, in the Ritchie Center. The restaurant will occupy the space previously home to Oc & Crab Seafood Restaurant and Live Crawfish & Seafood. The restaurant will feature bánh mì sandwiches, a staple of Vietnamese cuisine, which combines French and Vietnamese influences and features a baguette filled with ingredients like grilled pork, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs.
Cold Stone: Cold Stone Creamery is coming to 891-H Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza. Cold Stone is known for its customizable ice cream creations, mixed on a frozen granite slab with a wide range of toppings including candy, fruit, nuts, and baked goods. The chain has additional Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, and Silver Spring.
Fork & Kitchen: Fork & Kitchen is set to open at 150 Gibbs St. in Rockville Town Square, taking over the 6,500-square-foot space previously occupied by Ekó House and, before that, Bar Louie. Described as a new American restaurant with a Southern flare, Fork & Kitchen is expected to open in July, with menu highlights including fluffy pancakes and biscuits with honey butter. Ekó House closed in January 2024 after operating for about two years. We will share more details as they become available.
KPUB: Comstock Holding Companies has announced that KPUB, an Irish-Korean fusion restaurant and bar, has signed a lease for 6,600 square feet at BLVD Ansel, located at 33 Monroe Street. KPUB is described as a full-service restaurant and bar that specializes in Korean-inspired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a vibrant nightlife atmosphere. The establishment will feature private karaoke rooms, a lively bar scene, and a contemporary decor aimed at enhancing the dining and entertainment experience in the Rockville Town Center neighborhood.
Mui (North Betheda): Federal Realty has announced that IVEA Restaurant Group will open Mui, a modern Japanese-inspired restaurant at North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. The 8,506 square foot restaurant will be located at 967 Rose Avenue, taking over the space that was home to The Block food hall. Per Federal Realty, “The expansive menu will feature non-traditional Japanese dishes as well as traditional kaiseki, sushi, omakase from Japan. Also complimented by an agave, scotch and sake menu curated by a highly trained mixologist along with an impeccable list of champagne, wine and cocktails. The highlight of Mui will be omakase, a dining experience where guests have direct interaction with the chef. Translated as, “I leave it up to you,” Omakase allows the chef to present curated, innovative sushi specialties. Additional menu items include seafood and meat cooked on a Robata grill. “We warmly welcome Mui to Pike & Rose,” said Stuart Biel, Senior Vice President, Federal. “Our highly amenitized neighborhood is a popular destination for foodies and shoppers from North Bethesda and the greater community, and we are thrilled to share this new dining experience.”
Neighbors Barista: Neighbors Barista has announced plans to open a brick-and-mortar location at 1101 Nelson S, occupying the former Essex Bank space in the Woodley Gardens shopping center. Originally a mobile coffee bar and roaster known for its presence at the Kentlands Farmers Market on Saturdays, Neighbors Barista is expanding its operations while maintaining its commitment to quality coffee. According to the shop’s website, “Quality is not just taste but appreciating the seed-to-cup journey,” emphasizing fair practices for coffee growers and a dedication to excellence in every cup served.
Sardi’s: Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, founded in 2008 by cousins Phil E. Sardelis and Phil G. Sardelis from Montgomery County, has recently announced plans to expand with five new locations in Maryland. As we reported back in January, one of the upcoming restaurants will be in Rockville. The upcoming restaurant will be located at 5290 Randolph Rd in Loehmann’s Plaza (Rockville/N. Bethesda). It will be taking over the space that was most recently occupied by Toosso Pakistani Kitchen for nearly three years and the longtime home of Boston Market before that. An exact opening date is not yet available, but Sardi’s has additional Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg, Olney, and Takoma Park.
Slurp Noodles: Slurp Noodles has signed on to take the space on the corner of Halpine Rd. and Chapman Ave. behind the recently opened Wegmans in the Twinbrook Quarter development. A restaurant with the same name is opening in the Baltimore area this year, and is owned by Jerry Chan– who opened Lanzhou Pull Noodle in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront. We reached out for additional information and to confirm any possible connection and will update when we have additional confirmed information.
Royal Durbar: Royal Durbar has signed on to take over the space that was most recently home to Damso Korean BBQ at 1319 Rockville Pike in the Woodmont Station shopping center. The space was occupied by Saffron Indian Cuisine before that. While details about Royal Durbar are still sparse, its introduction promises to add a new dimension of flavors to Rockville’s diverse dining scene and an awning with the new restaurant’s name and logo is already up. An opening date or timeframe is not yet available.
TOUS Les JOURS: TOUS Les JOURS will open a third Montgomery County location in Rockville’s Pike Center in 2025. It will be joining Luna Hall and taking the place of the previously planned Buena Onda Baja Taqueria, which will no longer be opening in the shopping center. The French-Asian Bakery features a variety of breads, pastries, and cakes that are baked in-store daily, as well as a wide selection of coffee/espresso based drinks and teas. It is expected to open in the Pike Center (shopping center that’s home to TGI Friday’s) at some point in 2025.
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse: Terra Gaucha, an authentic Churrascaria or Brazilian Steakhouse, is coming to Twinbrook Quarter in Rockville– the new development that will be home to Rockville’s Wegmans next year. Terra Gaucha will be located on the corner of Festival St. and Chapman Ave., off of Rockville Pike, behind the Wegmans that is currently undergoing construction on the interior fitout of the grocery store. The restaurant has locations in Tampa and Jacksonville in Florida and recently opened a Connecticut restaurant in Stamford. An Indianapolis location is also coming soon.
Wild Bean Coffee: Signage is up for Wild Coffee Bean at 1532 Rockville Pike in the space previously occupied by UBREAKIFIX. Details about the new coffee shop, including its opening date and menu, are currently unknown. We’ll provide updates as soon as more information is available.
ZiZa Kabob: In October we let you know that ZiZa Kabob, which opened its first restaurant at 7351 Assateague Dr. in Jessup, signed on to open its second location in the Twinbrook Quarter development that features the new Wegmans in Rockville. Now, the restaurant has secured a permit valued at $450K to begin interior construction. ZiZa Kabob previously shared that it expects to open in late 2025. The restaurant is associated with Baltimore’s Maiwand Grill and Kabul Grill. Earlier this year, it shared, “We’re excited to introduce Ziza Kabob, your new go-to spot for authentic Afghan cuisine! Coming late 2025 to 1675 Chapman Avenue, Rockville, MD, near the new Wegmans, we can’t wait to serve you delicious, flame-grilled kabobs, rich stews, and flavorful rice dishes—all made with love and tradition.”
The restaurant offers homemade Afghan family recipes. Per its website, “After years of enjoying these wonderful dishes as a family, we decided it was time to share them with the city we call home. The key elements of Afghan Cuisine consist of rich, flavorful spices that draw influence from Afghanistan’s unique history and the surrounding countries; next is a high-quality and delicately handled diverse set of meats; and lastly is the flavorful and aromatic rice.” The full menu can be seen here.