Lexington restaurant known for Japanese hibachi, sushi closes abruptly

A Lexington restaurant open less than a year has closed permanently.

Koi Express, which opened at 3029 Richmond Rd. earlier this year, closed Nov. 6, according to a sign posted on the door.

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Restaurant owner Sinta Tjahjadi opened the location of Koi Express after another of her concepts, The Saucy Crab, closed at the end of 2023 after about two years . Both restaurants were in a former Texas Roadhouse location that closed when the restaurant moved across Richmond Road.

Tjahjadi did not respond to a request for comment on why Koi Express closed.

A sign posted on the door said, “We are deeply grateful for your support and patronage. Thank you for being a part of our journey. With gratitude, Koi Express.”

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