Restaurant Group — 餐飲集團 · Est. 2017
The DMV’s fastest-growing Asian restaurant group.
35+ brands. 90+ locations. One family — blending renowned international franchises with our own innovative creations across Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
35+
Partner Brands
90+
Locations
2017
Founded
1,000+
Team Members
Our Partners
About Us
One table at a time,
since 2017.
IVEA Concepts, founded by Edward Wong in 2017 with entrepreneurs Vivian Zhu, Gary Ngo and Derek Liu, has firmly positioned itself as a leading name in the restaurant industry across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Partnering with over 35 brands across more than 90 locations, it successfully blends renowned international franchises with its own innovative creations. Committed to excellence, IVEA Concepts delivers high-quality food, outstanding service, and genuine value in every dining experience.
I
Innovation
V
Versatility
E
Efficiency
A
Achievement
The Portfolio
A house of brands
→Genki Izakaya
Izakaya
→Genki Wagyu Shabu House
Wagyu · Shabu-Shabu
Design visualization→MUI Supper Club
Japanese Fine Dining
→Kanpai BBQ & Hot Pot
BBQ · Shabu-Shabu
→Izakaya Nana
Izakaya
→Churasuko
Japanese · Brazilian Steakhouse
→Uzu Revolving Sushi
Revolving Sushi
→Urban Hotpot
Hot Pot
→Akira Ramen & Izakaya
Ramen · Izakaya
→Lao Sze Chuan
Sichuan Chinese
→Santouka
Hokkaido Ramen
→Kajiken
Mazesoba
→Kaiju Ramen
Ramen
→Gyuzo
Japanese BBQ
→Gyu Shige 牛繁
Japanese BBQ
→Gyu San
Japanese BBQ · Sushi
→Southeast Impression
Southeast Asian
→Wasai 哇噻
Modern Chinese
→Okaeri
Japanese Café · Desserts
→Kyoto Matcha
Matcha · Desserts
→Molly Tea
Jasmine · Floral Tea
→Tiger Dumplings
Northern Chinese · Dumplings
- Portfolio identity→
Ushitomiya Izakaya
Japanese Izakaya
- Portfolio concept→
X Pizza
Pizza Concept
- Portfolio concept→
X-File Bar
Bar Concept
- Portfolio concept→
Tabiji — Food Tour of Japan
Revolving Sushi Concept
What We Do
Full-stack restaurant development
Beyond Restaurants
Real estate & upcoming projects across the DMV
Beyond restaurants, IVEA develops the destinations they live in — from mixed-use retail to entertainment venues across the DMV.