The Twisted, Wild Story of Benihana’s Founder

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The food world has always been a wonderland of wild stories. From Anthony Bourdain’s travels to the chaos you see inside every major restaurant kitchen, there’s always something going on that is worth writing about. Though most food stories are exciting, very few are the wild three-ring circus like Benihana founder Hiroaki Aoki’s story. 

From humble beginnings as a Japanese immigrant with a penchant for wrestling, to his meteoric rise as a wildly successful entrepreneur, Hiroaki Aoki remains one of the most scandal-ridden celebrity chefs in modern history. Here’s a story you’ll never forget…

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