A new location of the chain Wako Japanese Restaurant has opened in Chattanooga. Locations range from California to Florida, and this is Tennessee’s second location, after the first in Murfreesboro.
Located on Shallowford Village Drive, the former O’Charley’s has been renovated over the past 13 months into something truly spectacular.
Lacquered ceilings, copious amounts of floral arrangements and ethereal art installations give the suburban restaurant an elegant big-city feel.
The most surprising detail about the space was the BellaBot delivery robot that came rushing through the dining room with trays of food for customers. The automated voice chirped out, “Here I am,” as it swiveled past the barstools.
Rhino Shi is a part-owner of this Wako location and is also the head sushi chef. He is working diligently on creating colorful and flavorful masterpieces.