Lime House Sushi and Ramen, the renowned New York restaurant creating handcrafted Japanese cuisine, is proud to announce that they are looking to expand franchising to Syracuse New York. This marks an exciting new chapter in the Lime House story, which began with founder Thanda Win’s inspiring journey from Burma to the United States.
In a recent podcast interview, Thanda shared how she went from selling tamarinds as a child in Burma to creating a thriving culinary brand in the US. After entering the world of sushi as a franchisee herself in 2005, Thanda embarked on her own venture when she opened the original Lime House Sushi and Ramen in Hamburg in 2022. Here, she combined her Burmese heritage with Japanese cuisine, creating a unique culinary brand. “Our goal has always been to serve more than just food. We serve culture, family, and community,” Thanda said in the interview.
Thanda Win – Podcast Interview – 2025
The Syracuse expansion is part of Lime House’s growing franchise effort, which was launched in 2023. “We’re looking for franchisees who believe in authenticity, quality, and building real connections with their guests,” Thanda added. Lime House has built a reputation for:
- Handcrafted sushi and ramen made with fresh, traditional ingredients yet open to fun, fusion cuisine ideas
- A family-style work culture where employees and guests are treated like extended family
- Community engagement through events and local partnerships
- Global giving, including a standing commitment to donate 3% of all Monday sales to support earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar
As Lime House prepares to open its doors in Syracuse, it continues to embody the values that have shaped its journey: heart, heritage, and hospitality.
Lime House is always open for dine in, takeaway, and delivery orders. The restaurant is at 5 Lake St., Hamburg, NY 14075. Diners may also order online from Lime House or by phone at 716-293-3033. Also, Lime House is open for new franchise locations. Prospective franchisees may visit LimeHouseFranchise.com to find out how to open their own Lime House restaurant.
Lime House was established in 2017, New York by Thanda Win. The restaurant’s sushi and ramen specialty dishes are handmade and freshly prepared in-store every day. Lime House offers made-to-order as well as grab-and-go sushi for customers looking for a fast meal. In 2023, Lime House first opened its doors to potential franchisees, allowing the business to expand beyond its home base.
For more information, please visit LimeHouseFranchise.com.
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