Details revealed on Hibachi Box taking over old Stuffy’s spot
Look for a February opening.
Update #1 — December 18, 2014; 8:42 AM
According to this article in Richmond BizSense.com, brothers Paulo and Nelson Benavides are the driving force behind Hibachi Box. Our rumor back in November mentioned Goatacado. Ian Newill owner of Goatacado will be helping them fine tune their sauces.
The brothers, who also own Mexican restaurant Pepe’s at 9550 Midlothian Turnpike, are designing Hibachi Box as a fast-casual Japanese fare in the build-your-own-dish style of Chipotle.
“We were always toying with the idea of doing fast-casual,” Paulo Benavides said. “Chipotle has set a pretty high standard.”
That high bar sits only about three blocks from where the Benavides brothers are setting up shop. In addition to Chipotle and other chain restaurants in the surrounding area, Hibachi Box will be competing with Harrison Street Café, Christian’s Pizza, and Village Café, each of which are on the same stretch of North Harrison Street.
Look for a February opening.
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Original — November 06, 2014
The rumor we’ve heard is that Hibachi Box (411 N. Harrison Street below Edo’s Squid) is going to be a collaboration between Pepe’s and the Goatacado folks. As you can see work is going on and we’ll update when we have actual facts beyond a picture.
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Richard Hayes
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Yo a sit down/takeout hibachi joint with some semi late hours would be the dopeness, maybe have an aquarium for the floor as well. Nothin too fancy