Kintaro Opens in Woodmere After Long Wait
After more than a year of anticipation, the beloved all-you-can-eat spot has opened its doors in the former Corky & Lenny’s space.
by Douglas Trattner | Oct. 20, 2025 | 1:45 PM
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It’s been more than a year since Kintaro announced its plans to open a new location in Woodmere. Well, the long wait is over for fans of this popular all-you-can-eat hot pot and sushi restaurant. Kintaro at 27091 Chagrin Blvd., officially opens today in the former home of Corky & Lenny’s at the Village Square shopping plaza.
Owner Zhixin Lu opened the first Kintaro on North Cliff Avenue at Ridge Park Square in Brooklyn back in 2016. Next up was Fairview Park at Westgate Mall, which opened in 2019.
Since those early days, Kintaro has gone on to add locations in West Park on Warren Road, Willowick on Vine Street and in Akron. The secret to the local restaurant group’s success is a menu that offers unlimited sushi and hot pot, both at qualities that far exceed their price tags.
From now through Nov. 20, the restaurant is offering a variety of grand opening discounts.
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Douglas Trattner
For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.
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