Detroit Free Press: Renowned chef plans to open Japanese noodle house in Ann Arbor this year

By Lizzy Alfs Business Reporter

Posted on Tue, Jan 22, 2013 : 9:47 a.m.

Takashi Yagihashi plans to bring his popular Chicago-based Japanese noodle house, Slurping Turtle, to Ann Arbor this year, the Detroit Free Press reports.

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Yagihashi owns two restaurants in Chicago, was chef for eight years at Tribute in Farmington Hills, won a James Beard award in 2003, and also appeared on "Top Chef Masters."

He describes Slurping Turtle as “casual Japanese tapas and noodles.” He declined to reveal where the restaurant will be located because he’s still negotiating a lease.

Read the full Detroit Free Press report.

Tags: Slurping Turtle, restaurants,

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