Kukai Japanese Kitchen will open in central Tucson in a redesigned space formerly occupied by Dante’s.
Kukai’s offerings include fried pancake balls with octopus and fried squid legs.
The restaurant will be located at 2526 E. Grant Road, just east of Tucson Boulevard.
Kukai Japanese Kitchen plans to open at 2526 E. Grant Road in the spot formerly occupied by Dante's.
The local landlord, Larsen Baker, owns and redeveloped the neighboring project on the west which includes Postino’s and Snooze.
Dante’s, formerly known as Dante’s Fire, closed in July after 13 years in business.
Larsen Baker will redevelop and modernize the building.
Construction is expected to begin in the next few weeks and details of an opening date are pending.
People are also reading…
Visit eatkukai.com for updates.
Thousands of restaurants have come and gone in Tucson over the years. Here are some we wish never left.
