operates teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurants in the United States.
As of June 11, 2004, it owned and operated 56 Benihana Japanese dinnerhouse restaurants, including 1 restaurant under the name Samurai; franchised others to operate 22 additional Benihana restaurants; owned and operated 5 Haru restaurants in New York City; owned and operated 7 RA Sushi restaurants primarily in the southwest; and owned and operated 1 Doraku restaurant in Miami Beach, Florida.
The Benihana concept offers casual dining in a Japanese atmosphere.
It offers steak, chicken, and seafood, as well as alcoholic beverages, including specialty mixed drinks, wines, and beers.
The Haru concept offers a menu of Japanese fusion dishes in an urban atmosphere.
It offers sushi and sashimi creations; and raw bar items and Japanese cuisine, including New York strip steak with wasabi croquette, shallots and ginger sauce, and garlic shrimp.
The RA Sushi concept offers sushi and a menu of Pacific-Rim dishes.
The Doraku concept offers sushi and other Japanese dishes.
The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
