By STAFF WRITER
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.
“We 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,” said Heather Thompson, manager at Daifuku.
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. “We 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,” Thompson added.
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.
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.
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.