Rocky Aoki's sons have taken over the restaurant operations with plans to keep the family business

50 years ago, the popular Teppanyaki restaurant Benihana opened at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 1971 by restaurateur and entertainer, Rocky Aoki. For news you need to know, www.KITV.com.
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[@dogsense3773]

I worked at letterman army medical center in 1989,and Mr rocky Aoki crashed his racing boat in San Francisco bay,the coast guard took him to letterman and he was there for two weeks,Mr Aoki gave the hospital $50,000 to buy new furniture,thanks!

[@fergie2200]

Always loved the skill of the chefs at Benihana. Glad to see the family is keeping it! Aloha!

[@kukuipupule4415]

Devon Aoki 2000 supermodel daughter of Rocky...

[@Jon.Morimoto]

Devon was in 2 Fast 2 Furious.

[@andy56duky]

​@Jon.Morimoto also in a couple other movies including dead or alive movie

[@sandramorey2529]

He was in San Francisco, too. I went there although I don't remember where it was exactly. We also went to the Waikiki Benihana back in the day. Nothing like a family business.

[@dogsense3773]

Post st Japan town

[@fuji4202]

Steve need one ☝️ in OC CA !

[@louisdang8477]

Benihana? BENI FOKING HANA?

[@StyleshStorm]

What island is this on?

[@djernie8085]

It’s in Oahu

[@StyleshStorm]

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[@debbie1247]

It's on the Hilton Hawaiian Village property.

[@codeeater0]

Freemason Island 🔸👌