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History of the Teppanyaki/Hibachi Burrito, aka THE VOLCANORITO

Our Volcano Grille journey has been fueled by the incredible creativity of our devoted customers. They’ve been the driving force behind some of our most innovative ideas, and we’ve embraced each one with open arms. Even the ones that seemed a bit out there at first!   I vividly recall the moment when the spark of…
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Why Fast-Casual Hibachi is Growing in Popularity

Hey there, food lovers! I’m Ken, one the the founders of Volcano Grille, and I’m here to share why fast-casual hibachi is all the rage right now. My business partner, Fitz and I have been rocking this scene since 2009, and let me tell you, it’s been an amazing ride. Here’s why everyone’s going crazy…
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How Volcano Grille Was Born (And Almost Didn’t Survive)

From Hibachi Chef to Craft Kitchen Dreamer By Ken K., Owner, Founder & Chef TL;DR: Volcano Grille was founded during the recession by two childhood friends determined to bring real hibachi to the fast-casual world. We started with zero money, big dreams, and a commitment to premium quality. Today, we’re still pushing boundaries with filet mignon, scratch-made…
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How to Find Real Hibachi in Las Vegas

By Ken K., Owner, Founder & Chef TL;DR:Volcano Grille is the world’s first true hibachi fast-casual restaurant—launched in 2009 during a recession, built from scratch, and still leading the category we created. We use premium meats, 10 scratch-made sauces, and innovative hibachi techniques served at fast-casual speed. Since then, others have followed—but we’ve never stopped innovating.…
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