Buford Highway favorite Sushi House Hayakawa is set to reopen this Wednesday after being closed for six months for remodeling .

Chef and owner Atsushi "Art" Hayakawa posted a video on the restaurant's Facebook page discussing the reopening. A note at the end of the video also alludes to a changed menu:

"Some of your old favorites are no longer being served," the message says. "We do, however, promise to serve only the freshest ingredients to create the best traditional dining experience."

http://youtu.be/9FmUT1vd34k

The restaurant first opened its doors eight years ago .

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