Okaeri Japanese Cafe, the second of five new Asian businesses heading to The Shops at Congressional Village, opened its doors this week off Rockville Pike. The made-for-Instagram menu features a colorful array of flavored teas and lattes, lemonades, matcha drinks, Japanese pancakes, mochi donuts, rice balls, sandwiches and savory dishes. Last month this shopping center also welcomed Kajiken, a “soupless ramen” restaurant where you mix your noodles with customized sauces and toppings. What else is on the way to The Shops at Congressional Village? Kanpai, an Asian BBQ and shabu shabu hotpot restaurant; Uzu, a revolving sushi bar; and Teso Life, a Japanese variety store.
