Jinya Ramen is The America's New Noodle King
Remember the "ramen wars" a few years back? Well, we might have a winner. Jinya Ramen Bar is slurping up success, becoming the second-fastest growing full-service Asian restaurant in the U.S. In 2023, this Tokyo-born (and Los Angeles-based) chain grew by 30.2%, second only to KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot. It's the only ramen joint to make it into the Technomic Top 500 restaurants list. What's their secret? Founder Tomo Takahashi reveals.
Sushi, Delivered by Robots & Revolving Belts: Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Expansion
The conveyor belt sushi chain Kura Revolving Sushi Bar has huge growth plans for 2024. The company just announced it will open between 13 to 14 new restaurants across the United States in its 2024 fiscal year. That would be the highest number of new locations Kura has ever opened in a single year since first coming to America back in 2009. "Our organization has demonstrated that it's more than capable of meeting that challenge year after year, and we're excited to keep delivering on that," said CEO Hajime "Jimmy" Uba.
Jon Bon Jovi Opening New Bar in Nashville's Lower Broadway
Legendary rocker Jon Bon Jovi is the latest star to plant his flag on Nashville's famed Lower Broadway, preparing to open JBJ's Nashville this spring. The new 37,000 square foot, five-story bar will be the tallest and second largest by size in the area, according to a release.