K2 Cafe and Kitchen, the Poolesville-born hangout known for Himalayan-inspired bowls, creamy chai and bicycle-friendly "kurritos," has doubled its footprint with a second location inside the Clarksburg Market. Owners Nichole Hodges‑Abbasi and Ashar Abbasi opened the new outpost on Jan. 15, 2026, trading their original carryout-only setup for a full kitchen so they can serve hot, family-tested dishes. The move gives residents from Sugarloaf and nearby neighborhoods easier access to the cafe's blend of South Asian and Italian flavors.
As reported by The Banner, the Clarksburg kitchen opens the door to heartier plates, including a fusion curry that can be ordered with chickpeas, chicken or kofta meatballs, plus a tandoori chicken bowl crowned with namak para. The Banner also points to a creamy rosé sauce on the menu that nods to Nichole Hodges‑Abbasi's Italian heritage, underscoring the cafe's cross-cultural approach.
Local outlets began tracking the expansion late last year. MoCo Show noted that K2 first opened in Poolesville in 2021 and that staples like Himalayan chai and the tandoori bowl would make the jump to Clarksburg. MoCo Show also reported that the cafe's signature "kurritos" were inspired by cyclists riding from Sugarloaf Mountain, and that co-owner Nichole Hodges‑Abbasi teaches at Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg, tightening the cafe's local ties.
What Changes At The Clarksburg Spot
The Clarksburg location sits inside the Clarksburg Market, which lists K2 Cafe & Kitchen among its tenants at 23335 Frederick Road and spotlights the market's mix of small businesses. Clarksburg Market shows the cafe alongside other local merchants, positioning it as part of a small neighborhood hub rather than a stand-alone storefront. On delivery platforms, the expansion is already visible: DoorDash lists separate Poolesville and Clarksburg addresses, suggesting the new kitchen is already cranking out orders while the owners gradually introduce the expanded menu.
Local Roots And What Comes Next
County officials have wasted little time acknowledging the newest arrival. A January district bulletin highlighted K2 among Clarksburg's latest restaurant additions, placing it squarely in the neighborhood conversation. Montgomery County included the cafe in a roundup of community updates. According to interviews cited by The Banner, the owners plan to keep the Poolesville menu's halal-forward proteins and neighborhood feel intact while leaning on the Clarksburg kitchen to add hot plates and seasonal offerings.
For anyone who has not yet made the trip, the Poolesville flagship at 17610 W. Willard Road remains open, and local listings reflect both locations for pickup and delivery. MapQuest and delivery pages show the Poolesville and Clarksburg storefronts side by side. Look for the Clarksburg kitchen to roll out more seasonal dishes in the coming weeks as the team settles in and fine-tunes the expanded menu with neighborhood feedback.
