What's opening and closing in Salem: week of Oct. 19

Quick Read

• Pizza Twist held its grand opening Oct. 16 at 5070 Commercial St. SE, serving Indian-inspired pizzas alongside classic pies.

• Sumo Sushi & Grill set Oct. 6 as its official opening in the former Shari's at 1270 Lancaster Drive SE, with made-to-order all-you-can-eat sushi and grill dishes.

• K'razy Mandu is now open at 5458 River Road N in Keizer with Korean dumplings, ramyun and rice plates.

• Northwest Bagels has closed its downtown shop at 190 High St. SE, the Statesman Journal reported.

Welcome to the first weekly Willamette News roundup of what's opening and closing in the Salem area's food scene. Each Monday we track restaurants, cafes, food carts, breweries and bakeries in Salem, Keizer and nearby towns that have opened, announced plans, moved or closed.

This week: Indian-inspired pizza in south Salem, all-you-can-eat sushi on Lancaster Drive, Korean dumplings in Keizer, a new spot on the way in northeast Salem and a downtown bagel shop closure. Every item below is confirmed by the business or a news report. Hours can change, so check the official page before you go.

Now open

Pizza Twist

Where: 5070 Commercial St. SE, Suite 115, south Salem.

What: Pizza that mixes traditional favorites with Indian-inspired flavors, including Butter Chicken Pizza, Tikka Masala Paneer and Tandoori Chicken Pizza, plus classic pepperoni and cheese. The menu also has wings, pasta, breadsticks, salads and desserts, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.

Status: Held its grand opening and a Salem Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 16. Its Salem page lists dine-in, takeout and delivery, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Pizza Twist Salem | Chamber ribbon cutting

Sumo Sushi & Grill AYCE

Where: 1270 Lancaster Drive SE, east Salem, in the former Shari's Cafe & Pies building near Lancaster Marketplace.

What: Made-to-order all-you-can-eat Japanese dining, with sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, teppanyaki, soup noodles and appetizers. The Washington-based chain also runs restaurants in Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton, Kent, Kelso, Lynnwood, Burlington and Oregon City.

Status: The company's Salem page set Oct. 6, 2026, as the official opening date. The building had sat empty since Shari's closed its Oregon restaurants in 2024. Check the Salem page for current hours and pricing. Sumo Sushi & Grill Salem

K'razy Mandu

Where: 5458 River Road N, Keizer.

What: Fresh-made Korean dumplings (mandu), including galbi, shrimp, veggie and pan-fried snowflake mandu, plus ramyun noodle soups, bulgogi and katsu plates, rice bowls and Korean street food such as tteokbokki and seafood pancake.

Status: Now open after a soft-opening week, according to the restaurant's website. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays. Dine-in and takeout. K'razy Mandu

Coming soon

Dulce Tentación

Where: 3945 Rich Drive NE, Unit D, northeast Salem.

What: Owner Lorena Pantoja, who also owns a barbershop in the area, described the food as a blend of different influences rather than one single style. She is still developing the full menu.

Status: The business filed for a liquor license at the address. Pantoja told What Now Portland in late September that the project is moving forward, that permitting will decide how soon it opens and that she hopes to open sometime later this year. No date has been announced. What Now Portland report

Closed

Northwest Bagels

Where: 190 High St. SE, downtown Salem.

What: A coffee and bagel shop that opened at the High Street location about a year ago.

Status: Closed. The shop announced the closure in an Oct. 2 Instagram post and with signs on its front door, the Statesman Journal reported. On Sept. 28 it had announced plans to move down the block to the former Pita Pit at 524 State St. Statesman Journal report

Know of a Salem-area restaurant opening, moving or closing? Tip us through willamettenews.com and we will check it for a future roundup.

Sources

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce: Ribbon Cutting, Pizza Twist (Oct. 16, 2026)

Pizza Twist: Salem, OR location page

Sumo Sushi & Grill: Salem location page

Salem Business Journal: Former Lancaster Drive Shari's Is Becoming Sumo Sushi (July 11, 2026)

Statesman Journal: What's that new restaurant coming to the former Shari's in east Salem? (Jan. 23, 2026)

K'razy Mandu: official website

What Now Portland: Dulce Tentación Is Coming to Salem, Details Still Taking Shape (Sept. 25, 2026)

Statesman Journal: Downtown Salem bagel and coffee shop closes (Oct. 5, 2026)

Cover photo: Liberty Street in downtown Salem, April 2013. Photo by Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY 4.0.