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Extra-meaty BBQ restaurant from Tokyo opens on Dallas' Greenville Ave

So meaty.

Manpuku

The meat is coming, the meat is coming: Manpuku, a chain of Japanese barbecue (yakiniku) restaurants from Tokyo, will bring the distinctive interactive Japanese yakiniku dining experience to Texas, opening its first restaurant in the Lone Star State in Dallas.

According to a release, it'll open on Lower Greenville Avenue on June 29. Specifically, it's opening at 2023 Greenville Ave., IE the former Yucatan Taco Stand space.

Manpuku Japanese Yakiniku Grill was founded 70 years ago in Tokyo, and currently has four U.S. locations in Southern California.

It's part of a group called Take Five Dining Texas Company, which is based in Los Angeles and Tokyo and operates seven yakiniku restaurants and eight western cuisine restaurants in central Tokyo.

"Sharing the fun of eating and drinking with guests and employees is my company’s core purpose and Dallas exemplifies that perfectly, with its bustling restaurant scene and friendly people," says Shinya Ii, CEO of Take Five Dining Texas Company. "At Manpuku, Dallas diners will be treated to a unique, customized yakiniku experience that is not available anywhere else locally."

The yakiniku experience focuses on bites of raw protein and vegetables cooked tableside over small grills and eaten fresh and hot.

Dishes are accompanied by sauces and dressings such as soy, miso, and sesame oil imported from Japan.

The beef is U.S. Prime beef raised in Nebraska; American Kobe Beef; and Wagyu beef from Japan.

The restaurant will feature three signature dishes:

Negi shio yakiniku: Sliced beef topped with garnishes such as grated garlic, sesame oil, chopped Tokyo green onions, sesame seeds and original seasoning. This dish was created 70 years ago at first Manpuku in Tokyo
Yakiniku-style sukiyaki: Rice wrapped inside grilled Kobe beef then topped with fresh egg yolk
Yaki-shabu yaki-shabu: Vegetables are wrapped inside Kobe beef then finished with tart, umami-filled oroshi ponzu sauce

In addition to a la carte items such as beef tongue, guests can order Omakase-style for two or four and receive a selection of meats, plus sides, salads, and soft serve, for a fixed price of $40 - $100 per person, depending on which protein is selected.

The restaurant seats more than 100, in a contemporary dining room with contrasting materials such as rustic wood and black metal, with 18 tables inside and 8-10 on the patio. Architecture and design are by Takahiro Sato and Masakazu Abe of Tokyo-based Pico Innovate Texas Inc.

Reservations are recommended and available via Open Table starting June 29. Guests who dine with Manpuku during opening week from June 29-July 5 will receive a $20 gift card to be used on a future visit.

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Craft Beer News

Dallas Stars owner to open beer-centric Craft restaurant in the U.S.

Craft

Food and beer from Craft.

A restaurant concept from Canada is opening its first U.S. location in little old Dallas: Called Craft Restaurant & Beer Market, it's a small chain with an emphasis on craft beer and elevated casual dining opening in Preston Center at 5974 W Northwest Hwy.

That location is a former medical office, across the street from the Starbucks at the corner of Kate Street. According to a release, it will open in in early 2026 — their first in the American market.

The concept was founded in 2019 by craft beer wunderking PJ L'Heureux, who is partnered with Tom Gaglardi, owner of the Dallas Stars and the Moxies chain. It will feature more 100 beers on tap including local Texas brews, along with cocktails, wine, and a fresh, globally inspired menu.

L'Heureux calls Dallas "a natural fit" for Craft.

"Our large restaurant footprint, commitment to local products, and dedication to community are what Texas is all about," L'Heureux says in a statement. "Texas and specifically the Preston area of Dallas, with its booming economy, diverse culture, and love for craft cocktails and beer, is the perfect place for us to begin this exciting new chapter."

Craft will occupy a state-of-the-art, 10,500 square-foot space with a modern yet welcoming interior, featuring warm woods, industrial accents, and a massive 360-degree bar as its center.

The space will also include a 5,250 square-foot rooftop patio with a full bar, booth seating, lush greenery, and a games area — suitable for casual gatherings and special celebrations.

Craft president Scott Frank says that the chain, which has nine locations across Canada and is no relation to the Craft restaurant concept by chef Tom Colicchio, likes to create unique menus and partnerships in each of the communities they are in.

"Craft has always been about bringing people together, and we're thrilled to share our passion for craft beer, exceptional dining, and community building with our friends in the Texas market," L'Heureux says.

Gaglardi previously brought Moxie's Grill & Bar, his glossy Canadian sports-bar restaurant, to Dallas in 2016 — the first in the U.S. He's since opened locations in Plano, Southlake, and Houston.

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