As 2022 ends, Kasai Japanese Steakhouse is celebrating a successful year of community events including the inaugural “Fire & Fairways” charity golf tournament, ALS Bite Nite, Follow The Fork and the holiday partnership with Arizona’s Children Association.

“We’ve had a tremendous year at Kasai,” owner Mike Russello said in a press release. “We participated in the ALS Bite Nite event which raised more than $300,000 for ALS research. It was a meaningful event for me and my wife. We lost my wife’s father to complications from ALS not long ago. Our new traveling Teppanyaki table allows us to bring the food, fire and fun of Kasai to local charity and special events. For us, we love participating in and supporting local events. It helps everyone. I hope we can take part in more events in the Valley including around our new location in Peoria.”

On June 6, Kasai held its inaugural “Fire & Fairways” charity golf tournament at Scottsdale’s Silverado Golf Club. The event raised more than $10,000 for Arizonans for Children, a nonprofit organization providing opportunities for foster children across the state.

More than 100 participants competed for prizes to support the local charity, and Kasai hosted a free luncheon for more than 150 players, sponsors and support crew.

The annual event was made possible by generous sponsors including Stratco, Conversiv, AZ Big Media, Isabella’s Kitchen, Troy’s Aqua Blue Pool Service, 1510 AM Money Radio, TerBush Creative, Breakthru Beverage, RNDC, SGWS, 1580 AM The Fanatic, Coulter Cadillac, and dozens of local and national brands.

The second annual Fire & Fairways event will return to Silverado Golf Club on June 5, 2023.

To recognize their bravery and sacrifice, Kasai offers year-long discounts for all veterans and first responders. This past Veterans Day, Kasai offered 50% off to more than 200 veteran guests over the weekend. Kasai has also raised over $7,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Kasai is on track to open its new location this spring located at the Park West shopping center in Peoria. Kasai recently participated in Park West’s “Follow the Fork” event for a second year. This event raises money for the Peoria Education Foundation.

“We love seeing so many local businesses participate in this and other events.” Russello said.

To close out the year, Kasai is again partnering with Arizona’s oldest and largest foster care organization, Arizona’s Children Association. From Black Friday to Christmas Eve, $1 from every teppan dinner sold is donated to the organization. Additionally, every week in the month of December, Kasai will host multiple foster families to a night of Dinnertainment and cover all costs and gratuity.

“We truly enjoy working with local organizations dedicated to the betterment of children’s lives,” Russello said. “Parents and children of all ages enjoy coming to Kasai, and we are honored to work with AzCa. A special thanks to all of those that support us so we can support these families and children.”

Kasai Japanese Steakhouse is located at 14344 N. Scottsdale Road. For more information about Kasai, visit KasaiTeppan.com or follow on Facebook.