ATLANTA, Ga. - It’s been a staple of the Atlanta restaurant scene since the 1970s, and a favorite of celebrities, dignitaries, and locals who just love good Japanese food. And now, after providing so many memorable moments for its customers, Nakato Japanese Restaurant is having one of its own.

After a three-month total renovation, Nakato Japanese Restaurant on Cheshire Bridge Road is set to reopen to diners on Oct. 15 — and this morning on Good Day Atlanta, owner Sachi Nakato Takahara allowed us to be the first to see the finished work. This isn’t just a new coat of paint or some new decorations on the wall; the Nakato team gutted their space at the corner of Cheshire Bridge and Piedmont, redesigning the restaurant which has been a go-to spot for sushi, hibachi, and authentic Japanese

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