Skinny Buddha, the sushi and hibachi stall tucked inside The Bank Food Hall in downtown Kannapolis, will serve its final meals on March 8. The counter opened last August and quickly drew a loyal crowd for bulgogi rice bowls, sushi rolls, hibachi dinners, and loaded sides like beef kimchi fries with Thai iced tea. After news of the closing broke, regulars took to social media to share memories and map out last visits.
Owners Broke The News On Instagram
The closing was announced in a post on Skinny Buddha’s Instagram, with owners sharing that the final day of service will be March 8, according to the Charlotte Observer. The post, as reported by the paper, thanked customers for their support but did not give a reason for the decision to close.
What Was On The Menu
Skinny Buddha’s lineup blended Japanese and Korean flavors, featuring sushi rolls, hibachi dinners, bulgogi rice bowls, dumplings, and other staples, per Skinny Buddha’s website. The stall operated counter-style, offering both grab-and-go orders and hibachi plates cooked to order.
Last Chance To Grab A Roll
The Bank Food Hall lists winter hours that define the remaining window for Skinny Buddha fans: Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Skinny Buddha’s final service on March 8 will fall within those hours, giving locals one more weekend to stop in.
What The Closing Means For Downtown Kannapolis
The Bank Food Hall operates in the historic Cabarrus Bank building as part of a broader effort to grow downtown dining and currently houses four vendor stalls, including Pizzeria Luciano, Big City Bites Bistro, and Blendz Lab, according to Explore Cabarrus. Skinny Buddha’s departure reduces that lineup as the food hall continues working to establish itself in the West Ave district.
Neither Skinny Buddha nor The Bank Food Hall had shared a public explanation for the closure by the time the Charlotte Observer published its report. We will update this story if owners release details about future plans for the stall’s former space or a possible return elsewhere.
