Benihana will open a teppanyaki restaurant in the city centre on Monday, with a menu featuring signature dishes like Hibachi steak, chicken and shrimp, as well as sushi and sashimi. There will also be a lively bar area for guests to enjoy small dishes, premium sakes and drinks from the newly launched cocktail menu.
Located on the west side of West Nile Street between Gordon Street and Drury Lane, the latest restaurant in the Benihana portfolio is the first new UK-based site in more than 20 years as the brand actively explores new growth prospects.U
The Glasgow branch will accomodate over 100 guests. It will feature nine teppan tables where guests can experience a fast-paced performance of chopping and juggling by their own chef.
Richard Mackay, Managing Director Benihana Ltd, comments: “Benihana is a pioneer in introducing Japanese cuisine to global palates and has been entertaining guests from all over the world for more than 50 years. We are excited to confirm the new restaurant in Glasgow will open in early 2019. As Benihana moves into an exciting new era, guests will see a beautiful new design concept that marries authentic Japanese visuals with a modern palette and texturised materials.”
Mackay continues; “As the first restaurant to open in more than 20 years in the UK, it is a milestone in our growth strategy for Benihana. This is an important period as the prised restaurant looks to evolve, both through new bricks and mortar, as well as culinary experience. I would like to thank the Benihana Board of Directors and Minor International in their support to making the aspirations of expansion a reality.”
Benihana opened its first restaurant in 1964 with four tables to entertain guests when founder Hiroki Aoki first launched the brand. Glasgow will add to three existing restaurants in the UK in London at Piccadilly, Chelsea, and St Paul’s.
Benihana
7 West Nile Street
Glasgow
G1 2PR
T: 0141 442 0141
