After a six-month hiatus for remodeling, a longtime Uptown Park sushi restaurant has reopened its doors, according to a release by the restaurant's representatives.

Uptown Sushi, which closed in September, has relaunched with a major interior revamp and an updated menu.

The modern 4,600 square-foot space, with seating for 155, showcases an open-concept design. Mustard yellow decor and furnishings pop against black and white graphic wall coverings.

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A full-service cocktail bar at the upscale spot serves up classic and hand-crafted drinks and an extensive roster of cold sake, while the kitchen and sushi bar offer Japanese-fusion cuisine, nigiri, sashimi and rolls.

Cold dishes range from truffle tuna to yellow pon, while hot dishes include Kobe beef cubes and AK Bites, a baked appetizer featuring avocado, crab and white fish.

Other highlights on the menu include Japanese black snapper, soft-shell crawfish, a spicy tuna bowl, and signature nigiri including freshwater eel topped with mango cheesecake and foie gras sushi.

The restaurant's partners, Peggy and Daniel Chang, as well as Daniel's brother, chef Donald Chang, were inspired to make the renovations by the current modern-day makeover of the Uptown Park complex, where the restaurant is located.

"The end result is a space that is timeless, yet fresh and reflects our flavorful Japanese-fusion and sushi cuisine in the center of uptown Houston," Peggy Chang said in the release.

Renovations of the Uptown Park complex, including more modern storefronts and fresh landscaping, are expected to be completed by early spring, according to representatives.

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