Japanese steakhouse with sushi, teppanyaki, and Thai dishes























"Ohjah made a big splash with Japanese fare and teppanaki tables in Centennial." - Susan Stapleton

"Now open at the Oso Blanca Pavilions in Centennial Hills, I found Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse to be an uncommon Asian-dining destination from a local chain that serves a full sushi and dinner menu alongside its very popular hibachi grill dishes." - Eater Staff

"Now finally open at the Oso Blanca Pavilions, local favorites Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse has constructed an uncommon Asian-dining destination in Centennial Hills, serving a full sushi and dinner menu, plus its very popular hibachi grill dishes. During the 28 months since first revealed it was headed to the intersection of Oso Blanca Road and Durango Drive, the 11-year-old local chain found time to debut its sixth local expansion in the southwest at 7315 S. Rainbow Boulevard. Joining Marco’s Pizza, Capriotti’s, and newcomers Cereal Killerz Kitchen in Centennial, the built-from-scratch, 7,300-square-foot stand-alone steakhouse hides an attractive interior behind its boxy, nondescript exterior. Diners can opt to sit at the sushi bar, at individual tables, or surrounding the grill tables facing the family-friendly energetic presentations created by teppanyaki chefs. Also open for takeout and delivery via third-party vendors, the lengthy menu includes hibachi combination deals featuring an entree, rice, and vegetables, and the opportunity to upgrade with Kobe beef, halibut, lobster tail and live seafood. The house signature rolls, sashimi, and nigiri pieces can also be ordered as dinner specials, or arrive chosen by the sushi chef and served on the Ohjah boat. Other selections include tempura, karaage chicken, teriyaki, and katsu dishes, beef short ribs, fried rice, bowls of udon noodles, and a range of Thai curries." - Bradley Martin

"Founded in 2010 by chef Zhigang Wang—a veteran of the Aladdin Hotel and The Orleans—this off-Strip Japanese steakhouse built a local following for its sushi, hibachi grills, and teppanyaki tables. New permits indicate the brand is finally moving forward on one of the remaining empty pads at the Oso Blanca Pavilions, reversing a “coming soon” pause of more than ten months; earth-moving has been filed for and opening is estimated to take at least six months. The site was originally envisioned as a 4,200-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru, but the project will proceed as the chain’s sixth location. Expected menu highlights include sushi and sashimi specials, tempura and katsu entrees, cut and hand rolls, udon, and an extensive list of signature rolls." - Bradley Martin

"Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse is making a large investment in Centennial Hills and are preparing to begin construction on a substantial 7,300-square-foot restaurant. Located at the intersection of Oso Blanca Road and Durango Drive, the empty lot had been pitched as suitable for a 4,200-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru. Ohjah will also add 50 parking spaces, a short walk from the retail center home of Marco’s Pizza, Capriotti’s, shaved ice store The Frozen Frog, and Burgerim. Created in 2010 and known for its sushi, hibachi grills, and teppanyaki tables, Ohjah predicts this location will employ 30 full time employees. Diners will pass by a custom water feature as they enter the steakhouse and can choose to sit at the sushi bar, at a stand-alone bar, in the central seating area, or at the grill tables. Future outdoor dining facing south is part of the current design. An estimated opening date has yet to be revealed." - Bradley Martin