Hana Japan Steak & Seafood, a family-owned teppanyaki restaurant, is considering opening a new location in Pleasanton at 11991 Dublin Canyon Road.
The proposed restaurant will be built on a commercial plot across from the Stoneridge Shopping Center, according to a recent liquor license application. Co-owner Jong Yoon tells What Now that it is very early in the process, and an opening date cannot be provided at this time. If plans come to fruition, Yoon says the restaurant will be larger than the existing Berkeley and Dublin locations, and will follow the same menu and interior style.
Hana Japan was founded in 1978 by Chef Yoon, who aimed to combine family, community, and culinary excellence through the art of teppanyaki. The brand has remained family-owned, serving the Bay Area for more than 45 years with locations in Berkeley Marina and Dublin. Each restaurant emphasizes a chef-led dining experience, with meals prepared tableside with precision and theatrical flair…