Rocky Aoki

Founder of Benihana

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Born: October 9, 1938, Tokyo

Died: July 10, 2008

Education: New York City College of Technology, Keio University, Springfield College

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Benihana Express gets liquor license and tenant build-out permit in Denver

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As of September 2026: Deceased (2008)

Benihana Express is one step closer to opening in downtown Denver. The fast-casual offshoot of the teppanyaki chain has a pending hotel-and-restaurant liquor license and an August 19 commercial construction permit on record for a unit listed at 1370 16th St. (Press reports cite the address as 1380 16th St.)

Updated Sep 27