A longtime Thai restaurant and sushi bar has closed for business in Clarendon, but it appears the business won’t be gone for long.
Rien Tong Thai Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar plans to spend the next 10 months rebranding at 3131 Wilson Blvd, located just across the street from the Clarendon Metro station. A message posted in the restaurant’s windows teases improvements under new management.
“Same corner. New vision. Even better flavors,” the message, dated Feb. 22, reads. “To our Arlington community: We are honored to carry forward the 15-year legacy at 3131 Wilson Blvd. Under new leadership, we’re taking a 10-month hiatus for a complete transformation. We’re leveling up to bring you an even better experience for the next 15 years and beyond.”
The transformation will seemingly come with a new name. A permit application filed on behalf of “Blue Tie Sushi & Bar” last month calls for “Interior Demo for [a] Future Tenant” at the address.
Rien Tong has long provided a neighborhood spot for Thai, Japanese and Chinese cuisines, with options for dine-in and carryout. A phone number associated with the restaurant did not return a request for comment.
Hat tip to Sean Alpert
