New Japanese Restaurant To Host Soft Opening This Week

LINDENHURST, NY - After months of preparation, a new Japanese restaurant in Lindenhurst will be hosting its soft opening this week. Customers will finally get the chance to try the food at the upcoming eatery, Bakuto, starting on Wednesday.

The new business is located on 121 N. Wellwood Avenue, which was the site of the former restaurant, Angelo's.

During the event, the restaurant will open for dinner reservations and take-out orders.

Alcohol will not be available yet while the restaurant waits for its liquor license. However, customers can still enjoy mocktails or soft drinks.

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Bakuto is a "Japanese Izakaya" serving small shareable plates like noodles (ramen, udon), yakitori and other skewers, steamed buns, crudo and more, according to business director and partner, Vin D'Eletto.

"We will be using classic Japanese techniques while also focusing on fresh local ingredients," he said. "We will also have a wide variety of Japanese beer, sake, cocktails, whiskey, and green tea."

All photos courtesy of Bakuto