A Major Amarillo Restaurant Space Finally Has a New Life

It's been one of the most talked-about real estate properties in Amarillo for a while. First, we were curious about who was taking over the vacant China Star location on I-40. Then we wanted to know when it was happening.

A Vacant Amarillo Landmark Gets a New Life

There was a lot of talk about this for a while. We knew at first that it was going to be a hibachi location. We love hibachi restaurants in Amarillo. Then we found out the name was Yanagi Hibachi. There was a lot of work done on that former China Star location. You can hardly tell it was once a China Star.

From China Star to Hibachi Haven

Then we found out they were hiring, which meant opening day was near. Luckily, we finally got the news we’d been waiting for. We weren't given an opening date like we are used to. Nope, we were given better news than that.

The Quiet Opening That Surprised Amarillo

Basically, we just found out that they are open. No big announcement, just a post telling us to come and see them. That is some great news. According to a post in the Amarillo Restaurant Review.....At Your Own Risk page. Yes, I do feel like I stalk that page for some information. That is where Yanagi Hibachi gave us the news:

After months of hard work and dedication, we’re thrilled to finally open our doors! Welcome to Yanagi Hibachi, Amarillo’s newest Japanese steakhouse & sushi experience. Come join us and be part of our beginning!

 

Inside the Stunning Transformation

Checking out some of the pictures I saw online, I can't believe this is the same China Star location. They really changed up the inside and even have a waterfall inside the entrance.

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I know this is not a place I am going to have to twist my daughter's arm to go to. The good news is they are open for lunch every day, which is something that a former favorite hibachi place is not. So I am excited about this. Welcome to Amarillo.