Kuro, an upscale Japanese restaurant, will open in January at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The million restaurant will be headed by Alex Becker, the resort’s culinary director who has worked at such high-profile and highly respected Japanese eateries as Nobu and Katsuya.
Executive sushi chef Shuji Hiyakawa comes to Kuro from the restaurants of “Iron Chef” Mashara Morimoto.
Interior design is by the David Mexico Design Group, whose credits include Nobu restaurants and Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain and Mesa Grill.
Becker said he plans to offer “new-style Japanese dining” that will “elevate Kuro to the next level.” Kuro also will offer extensive wine and sake lists, an artisan cocktails program and an array of Japanese whiskeys.
