The owners of Shiro of Japan announced today that after over 50 years in business and a long history of introducing traditional Japanese cuisine and culture to Long Island and the New York region, the restaurant will be closing. Over the past five decades, more than three million patrons have enjoyed hibachi, sushi and Japanese fair at Shiro of Japan.

Shiro opened its doors in 1972 and was known as Long Island’s first authentic Japanese steakhouse offering traditional Japanese fare. The restaurant was one of the first to have a sushi bar and its chefs helped introduce sushi to Long Island. Entertaining hibachi chefs wowed patrons with their knife, fire and teppanyaki cooking skills. Many expatriate Japanese living on Long Island frequently visited its tatami rooms and sushi bar, including executives from Olympus, Canon, Nikon and others.

The property owners of 401 Old Country Rd, Carle Place, NY 11514, chose not to renew Shiro of Japan’s lease. Owners determined after exhaustive research that moving to a new location would not be economically viable.

The final week of operation will begin on January 29 and the last dinner service will be on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Demand for the final dinner services is expected to be high and advanced reservations are strongly encouraged.

Shiro of Japan’s off-premise and corporate catering services for business clients will continue to operate and be overseen by partner Hiro Ishikawa.

“While it is disappointing that Shiro of Japan will be closing, we see this as a time to celebrate the success we have enjoyed and thank our customers. Shiro is more than a restaurant – it is a special place that has created countless memories for many thousands of families, couples and groups. People will always remember Shiro of Japan and we plan to go out in style,” said managing partner Peter Faccibene. “I want to personally express my thanks and gratitude to our business partner Hiro Ishikawa, whose legacy is undeniable and his contributions to the Long Island and New York dining experience and introducing Japanese cuisine to the public will continue to be felt for decades to come.”

“On behalf of all the owners and staff of Shiro of Japan we humbly and with great gratitude thank all of our customers for their many years of support and patronage. We wish them well and thank them for the opportunity to share our food and special form of hospitality with them,” said Co-owner Joe Faccibene.

“We owe a special debt of gratitude to our staff, some who have been with us for decades. Their commitment to service and our customers has been unmatched on Long Island,” said partner Hiro Ishikawa. “We wish them the best and we will assist them as much as possible in seeking other employment options.”

To learn more about Shiro of Japan, visit www.shiroofjapan.com.