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Tatami-style seating at Daifuku in Queensbury offers guests a unique dining experience\u2014complete with cushions, low tables, and authentic ambiance rarely found elsewhere in the region.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By STAFF WRITER<\/p>\n

Daifuku launched this spring at 756 Upper Glen Street in Queensbury Plaza following a two-week renovation of the previous Zou Japanese Steakhouse in March. The updates featured a full interior makeover, a broader menu, and a rebranding under the Daifuku name.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe did a complete overhaul and rebranding to establish Daifuku as a fresh Asian fusion spot with a wide-ranging menu that includes sushi, hibachi, ramen, and poke bowls, along with traditional Japanese and Chinese cuisine,\u201d said Heather Thompson, manager at Daifuku.<\/p>\n

The 4,200-square-foot venue now boasts a larger bar area, a new sushi counter, a semi-private lounge, and a private dining space for small gatherings, plus a main dining area and a hibachi room featuring six tables. \u201cWe also introduced a distinctive traditional Japanese raised tatami-style seating area, where guests sit on cushions on tatami mats around low tables. It might be the only one like it in the region,\u201d Thompson added.<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b>Daifuku has fully revamped its dinner menu and expanded its lunch offerings, which are available for both dine-in and takeout. Lunch items feature ramen, poke bowls, and bento boxes, in addition to sushi, sashimi, and lunch specials drawn from the main menu, according to a Zou spokesperson.<\/p>\n

The expanded bar provides full service and features Asian and Japanese liquors, wines, beers, craft sake, and artisanal cocktails. Guests can also enjoy appetizers, small plates, and happy-hour deals at the bar.<\/p>\n

Daifuku is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday, and from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Reservations and private dining requests are welcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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