A Steakhouse Divided
EATER
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The Japan-based G.Lion Group took over from Kawakami in 2011 and maintained course, even using Hy’s as inspiration for the group’s Akarenga Steak House in Osaka, Japan. Cheng also cites the effect of Japanese tourism, especially following the restaurant’s 2011 acquisition. Growing up, you could just walk in without a reservation.
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