The ONE Group Opens Benihana in San Mateo
The ONE Group Hospitality (Nasdaq: STKS) has announced the opening of its newest Benihana location in San Mateo, California, marking the first Benihana opening under The ONE Group's ownership. The 7,000-square-foot restaurant, located at the Bridgepointe Shopping Center, represents the company's fifth Benihana and sixth overall location in the Bay Area.
The new venue features 18 teppanyaki tables, semi-private dining options, and a bar and lounge area. It combines traditional Japanese elements with modern design, including a Japanese Torii gate and a real-wood Mt. Fuji art installation. The restaurant offers a diverse menu of teppanyaki cuisine, sushi, and handcrafted cocktails, with operating hours from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
CEO Emanuel Hilario highlighted the company's expansion strategy, noting a total addressable market of 400 domestic Benihana locations through company-owned, franchised, and licensed locations.
The ONE Group Hospitality (Nasdaq: STKS) ha annunciato l'apertura della sua nuova sede di Benihana a San Mateo, California, segnando la prima apertura di Benihana sotto la proprietà di The ONE Group. Il ristorante di 7.000 piedi quadrati, situato al Bridgepointe Shopping Center, rappresenta il quinto Benihana e il sesto in totale nell'area della Baia.
Il nuovo locale dispone di 18 tavoli teppanyaki, opzioni di ristorazione semi-private e un'area bar e lounge. Combina elementi tradizionali giapponesi con un design moderno, inclusa una porta Torii giapponese e un'installazione artistica in legno reale del Monte Fuji. Il ristorante offre un menu variegato di cucina teppanyaki, sushi e cocktail artigianali, con orari di apertura dalle 11:00 alle 22:00 da domenica a giovedì e dalle 11:00 alle 23:00 venerdì e sabato.
Il CEO Emanuel Hilario ha sottolineato la strategia di espansione dell'azienda, notando un mercato totale indirizzabile di 400 sedi Benihana domestiche attraverso sedi di proprietà dell'azienda, in franchising e con licenza.
The ONE Group Hospitality (Nasdaq: STKS) ha anunciado la apertura de su nueva ubicación de Benihana en San Mateo, California, marcando la primera apertura de Benihana bajo la propiedad de The ONE Group. El restaurante de 7,000 pies cuadrados, ubicado en el Bridgepointe Shopping Center, representa el quinto Benihana y la sexta ubicación en total en el área de la Bahía.
El nuevo local cuenta con 18 mesas de teppanyaki, opciones de comedor semi-privadas y un área de bar y salón. Combina elementos tradicionales japoneses con un diseño moderno, que incluye una puerta Torii japonesa y una instalación artística de madera real del Monte Fuji. El restaurante ofrece un menú diverso de cocina teppanyaki, sushi y cócteles artesanales, con horarios de operación de 11 a.m. a 10 p.m. de domingo a jueves y de 11 a.m. a 11 p.m. de viernes a sábado.
El CEO Emanuel Hilario destacó la estrategia de expansión de la compañía, señalando un mercado total direccionable de 400 ubicaciones de Benihana en el país a través de locales de propiedad de la empresa, franquiciados y con licencia.
The ONE Group Hospitality (Nasdaq: STKS)는 캘리포니아 샌 마테오에 새로운 베니하나 매장을 열었다고 발표했으며, 이는 The ONE Group 소속으로서 첫 번째 베니하나 매장입니다. 7,000 평방피트의 이 레스토랑은 브리지포인트 쇼핑 센터에 위치하고 있으며, 회사의 다섯 번째 베니하나이자 베이 지역에서의 여섯 번째 매장입니다.
새로운 장소는 18개의 테판야키 테이블, 반개인식 식사 옵션, 바 및 라운지 공간을 갖추고 있습니다. 일본의 전통적인 요소와 현대적인 디자인을 결합하여 일본의 토리이 게이트와 실제 나무로 만든 후지산 예술 설치물을 포함하고 있습니다. 레스토랑은 테판야키 요리, 스시, 수제 칵테일의 다양한 메뉴를 제공하며, 일요일부터 목요일까지는 오전 11시부터 오후 10시까지, 금요일과 토요일은 오전 11시부터 오후 11시까지 운영됩니다.
CEO 에마누엘 힐라리오는 회사의 확장 전략을 강조하며, 회사 소속, 프랜차이즈 및 라이센스 매장을 통해 총 400개의 국내 베니하나 매장이 있는 시장을 언급했습니다.
The ONE Group Hospitality (Nasdaq: STKS) a annoncé l'ouverture de son nouveau restaurant Benihana à San Mateo, en Californie, marquant la première ouverture de Benihana sous la propriété de The ONE Group. Le restaurant de 7 000 pieds carrés, situé au Bridgepointe Shopping Center, représente le cinquième Benihana et le sixième emplacement au total dans la région de la baie.
Le nouvel établissement dispose de 18 tables teppanyaki, d'options de restauration semi-privées et d'un bar et d'un espace salon. Il combine des éléments japonais traditionnels avec un design moderne, y compris une porte Torii japonaise et une installation artistique en bois véritable du Mont Fuji. Le restaurant propose un menu diversifié de cuisine teppanyaki, de sushi et de cocktails faits à la main, avec des horaires d'ouverture de 11h à 22h du dimanche au jeudi et de 11h à 23h le vendredi et le samedi.
Le PDG Emanuel Hilario a souligné la stratégie d'expansion de l'entreprise, notant un marché total adressable de 400 emplacements Benihana domestiques à travers des établissements détenus par l'entreprise, franchisés et sous licence.
The ONE Group Hospitality (Nasdaq: STKS) hat die Eröffnung seines neuesten Benihana-Standorts in San Mateo, Kalifornien, bekannt gegeben, was die erste Benihana-Eröffnung unter dem Eigentum von The ONE Group markiert. Das 7.000 Quadratfuß große Restaurant, das sich im Bridgepointe Shopping Center befindet, stellt den fünften Benihana-Standort und den sechsten insgesamt in der Bay Area dar.
Der neue Standort verfügt über 18 Teppanyaki-Tische, halbprivate Essbereiche und eine Bar- und Lounge-Area. Es kombiniert traditionelle japanische Elemente mit modernem Design, einschließlich eines japanischen Torii-Tores und einer Kunstinstallation aus echtem Holz des Mount Fuji. Das Restaurant bietet ein abwechslungsreiches Menü mit Teppanyaki-Küche, Sushi und handgefertigten Cocktails, mit Öffnungszeiten von 11 Uhr bis 22 Uhr von Sonntag bis Donnerstag und von 11 Uhr bis 23 Uhr am Freitag und Samstag.
CEO Emanuel Hilario hob die Expansionsstrategie des Unternehmens hervor und bemerkte einen insgesamt adressierbaren Markt von 400 inländischen Benihana-Standorten durch unternehmenseigene, franchisierte und lizenzierte Standorte.
- First Benihana opening under STKS ownership demonstrates execution of growth strategy
- Large market opportunity with 400 potential domestic locations identified
- Strategic expansion in Bay Area market with 6th location
- Diversified revenue streams through dine-in, takeout, delivery, and happy hour services
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An unforgettable tableside dining experience featuring world-class teppanyaki, sushi and handcrafted cocktails
First Benihana opening under The ONE Group’s ownership

Interior of Benihana San Mateo
This new company-owned restaurant marks The ONE Group’s fifth Benihana and sixth overall location in the Bay Area, strengthening its footprint in
“We are thrilled to expand our presence in the Bay Area with the opening of our new Benihana in the
“Benihana San Mateo marks the first new Benihana restaurant opening under The ONE Group’s ownership. We anticipate more to follow as we realize our total addressable market of 400 domestic Benihanas locations through Company-owned, franchised and licensed locations,“ Hilario concluded.
Renowned for its signature tableside teppanyaki experience, Benihana offers an immersive dining atmosphere where expert chefs prepare dishes on a sizzling hibachi grill in front of guests. The lively theatrics, paired with the finest ingredients and world-class service, make every meal a memorable occasion, whether for a celebration or a casual night out.
Spanning more than 7,000 square feet, Benihana San Mateo merges traditional Japanese architectural elements with sleek modern design. The space pays homage to the brand’s rich heritage with a Japanese Torii gate, rich wood accents, Japanese lifestyle artwork and a striking, real-wood Mt. Fuji art installation. The restaurant includes 18 teppanyaki tables, semi-private dining options, and a stylish bar and lounge area, offering versatility for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and intimate dinners.
Benihana’s diverse menu celebrates authentic teppanyaki cuisine with premium steak, chicken and seafood selections, alongside signature accompaniments such as:
- Benihana Onion Soup
- Benihana Salad
- Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer
- Hibachi Vegetables
- Housemade Dipping Sauces
- Steamed Rice
- Japanese Hot Green Tea
Beyond teppanyaki, the menu features a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, fried rice, small plates and appetizers. A dedicated lifestyle menu caters to various dietary preferences, including gluten-sensitive, keto, vegetarian and vegan options.
Complementing the cuisine, Benihana offers an inspired beverage menu featuring handcrafted cocktails such as:
- Benihana Punch - Myers’s Platinum rum, Bols strawberry and peach liqueurs, tropical fruit juices, served in a collectible mug
- Red Plum Sake Sangria - Red wine, Benihana sake, plum wine, pomegranate and orange juices
- Beni-tini - Grey Goose vodka and Iichiko Shochu shaken with hibiscus-infused tea and passion fruit purée
A carefully curated selection of beer, wine and sake, including Benihana’s special edition sake, rounds out the drink menu.
Benihana San Mateo is open for lunch, happy hour, dinner, takeout, and delivery.
- Dining Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (bar and lounge only)
- Takeout/Delivery: Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
For reservations and more information, visit www.benihana.com.
About The ONE Group
The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq: STKS) is an international restaurant company that develops and operates upscale and polished casual, high-energy restaurants and lounges and provides hospitality management services for hotels, casinos and other high-end venues both in the
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STK, is a modern twist on the American steakhouse concept with restaurants in major metropolitan cities in the
U.S. ,Europe and theMiddle East , featuring premium steaks, seafood and specialty cocktails in an energetic upscale atmosphere. -
Benihana, an interactive dining destination with highly skilled chefs preparing food right in front of guests and served in an energetic atmosphere alongside fresh sushi and innovative cocktails. The Company franchises Benihanas in the
U.S. ,Caribbean ,Central America , andSouth America . -
Kona Grill, a polished casual, bar-centric grill concept with restaurants in the
U.S. , featuring American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty cocktails in an upscale casual atmosphere. -
RA Sushi, a Japanese cuisine concept that offers a fun-filled, bar-forward, upbeat, and vibrant dining atmosphere with restaurants in the
U.S. anchored by creative sushi, inventive drinks, and outstanding service. -
ONE Hospitality, The ONE Group’s food and beverage hospitality services business develops, manages and operates premier restaurants and turnkey food and beverage services within high-end hotels and casinos currently operating venues in the
U.S. andEurope .
Additional information about The ONE Group can be found at www.togrp.com.
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