Tokyo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar shifts to delivery-only model in Port Arthur

The restaurant will close its dining room and focus on online orders and takeout.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

Tokyo Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar in Port Arthur has announced it will be transitioning to an exclusively delivery-based model, closing its dining room until further notice starting February 15. The restaurant cited a need to develop a new service model, while expressing gratitude for the support of its Port Arthur customers.

Why it matters

This move by the long-standing Japanese restaurant in Port Arthur reflects broader industry trends towards ghost kitchens and delivery-focused business models, as restaurants adapt to changing consumer preferences and economic conditions.

The details

Tokyo Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar said its Port Arthur dining room will be closed until further notice starting February 15, with the restaurant exclusively serving customers through delivery services like UberEats and DoorDash. The restaurant thanked its Port Arthur guests and community, and said it looks forward to sharing details on its next steps as plans develop.

  • The Port Arthur dining room will close on February 15, 2026.
  • The Beaumont location on Interstate 10 will announce infrastructure and staffing improvements, as well as expanded Saturday hours, starting February 21, 2026.

The players

Tokyo Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

A long-standing Japanese restaurant with locations in Port Arthur and Beaumont, Texas.

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What’s next

The restaurant has not provided details on when the Port Arthur dining room may reopen or what the new service model will entail.

The takeaway

This shift to a delivery-only model by Tokyo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar reflects the ongoing evolution of the restaurant industry, as establishments adapt to changing consumer preferences and economic conditions by exploring new operational models like ghost kitchens and increased focus on online ordering and takeout.