Shinto Japanese Steakhouse Expanding to East Side With New Legacy Village Location

Shinto will add a third Northeast Ohio location this summer when it opens at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst. Credit: Photo Courtesy of Shinto, Facebook

Sheng Long Yu opened Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Strongsville 20 years ago. Since then, he has gone on to open a dozen more restaurants, including Kenko Sushi, Hell’s Fried Chicken, Lao Sze Chuan, YYTime, a second Shinto location in Westlake, and soon, Ohio’s first Kyuramen location at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville .

Not one to take his foot off the gas, Yu has just announced plans to open a new Shinto Japanese Steakhouse on the east side of town. The restaurant will be opening this coming summer at Legacy Village (25001 Cedar Rd.) in Lyndhurst.

“We’re expanding our operation to the east side and found the perfect location at Legacy Village,” he says. “With plans to open summer 2025, longtime fans of Shinto Japanese Steakhouse along with new east side diners will discover the ultimate Asian fusion experience at our newest Northeast Ohio location.”

The restaurant is going into the former 11,000-square-foot Granite City space across the street from Dick’s Sporting Goods, which is being renovated, according to a spokesperson for the shopping center. When completed, it will offer a state-of-the-art hibachi steakhouse experience, which will be presented alongside sushi and traditional Asian cuisine. The restaurant will also feature a large bar area, a sushi bar, and a private hibachi room.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Shinto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar to Legacy Village,” adds Susan Windle, Legacy Village GM. “Hibachi lovers are sure to welcome the restaurant’s new enhancements to the chef-hosted experience. And sushi fans and diners alike will find the restaurant to be an exciting addition to the east side dining scene.”

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