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#benihana

We are thrilled to expand our presence in the Bay Area with the opening of our new Benihana in the San Mateo community, said Emanuel 'Manny' Hilario, CEO of The ONE Group.

That Chevy's Fresh Mex on the San Francisco Bay waterfront in Emeryville was not unlike the famed Taco Bell Cantina in Pacifica a mid-range (at best) generic chain restaurant location that transcended into a cult-hit destination because of its remarkable surrounding waterfront scenery. And while I would not normally mourn the loss of a Chevy's Fresh Mex, it was legit sad when the the Emeryville waterfront Chevy's closed permanently in April 2024.

The One Group Hospitality, which acquired international teppanyaki chain Benihana last year, has announced plans to open 10 new restaurants throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The hospitality group secured development rights for the restaurants with "an experienced operator," according to a news release, with plans to open two Benihana locations in 2026. Three more future Benihana franchise locations and five Benihana Express (Benihana's new fast-casual concept) locations are slated to open over the next seven years.

The dining deal offers a memorable experience, swiftly delivering both entertainment and food, capturing the nostalgic joy reminiscent of childhood experiences at hibachi restaurants.