(KRON) -- A longtime sushi staple is closing after decades in downtown San Mateo. Sushi Sam's Edomata is shutting its doors for good at the end of the month, the restaurant announced in a social media post. Sushi Sam Edomata, located at 218 E 3rd Ave., will have its last day of service on Saturday, Dec. 28. The upcoming closure comes as owner and chef Sam Sugiyama is retiring after 36 years, according to a social media post by Sushi Sam's Edomata. However, the restaurant is relocating and rebranding under new ownership. Sushi Sam's Edomata will be moving to a new location under the new name "Sushi Edomata." The restaurant did not announce who will be the owner of the upcoming rebranded location or where it will move to. It will not be led by Sugiyama who is dubbed as the "heart and soul behind Sushi Sam's." Exclusive: Sheng Thao gives final interview as Oakland mayor "(We) want to extend (our) deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support over the years. You have made us a beloved part of this community and we couldn’t have done it without you," the restaurant said in a letter posted online. The restaurant gained some attention as being one of Mark Zuckerberg's favorite sushi spots on the Peninsula. According to multiple reports, the tech billionaire donated $100,000 to Sushi Sam’s Edomata as businesses struggled during the height of the pandemic in 2020. Next week, Sushi Sam's Edomata will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 22 until Christmas Day. It will reopen on Dec. 26 until its final day on Dec. 28. Hours for its final day of service are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The opening of Sushi Edomata will be announced in the upcoming weeks.