For the first time in 10 years, Seattleites will be able to go a Benihana as the Japanese chain restaurant announces a return to the city.
It will take over a space at Lake Union Piers. The teppanyaki chain will take over a nearly 9000 square foot vacancy at Lake Union Piers, and will become the chain's flagship location, according to Manny Hilario, Chief Executive Officer of The ONE Group Hospitality Inc. Benihana returns to Seattle for the first time since its downtown location rebranded in 2016.
The former Benihana space was rebranded as Hamanasu, and continued to serve teppanyaki and other Japanese cuisines, but shut down for good in 2019. The hibachi restaurant will slot into an open space in the newly redeveloped Lake Union Piers at 901 Fairview Ave N. The space was originally intended to be filled by Kona Grill — also owned by The ONE Group — but was switched to Benihana due to better revenue potential, according to Hilario in a 2025 financial earnings call.
Benihana was acquired by The ONE Group in 2024, joining restaurant brands STK Steakhouse, Kona Grill, Bao Yum, Samurai and Ra Sushi. Here's where to watch World Cup games at all hours in SeattleInformation in this article is from The Puget Sound Business Journal, Hoodline.com, and a 2025 Q2 ONE Group Hospitality earnings call transcript.
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