Sekisui is a restaurant chain that specializes in Japanese cuisine. Founded by Jimmy Ishii, the chain operates more than 10 outlets across the Southeast United States. Its restaurants offer a variety of appetizers that includes steamed clams, fried shrimp, hot tofu, baked green mussels, shumai and chawan mushi. The restaurant chain s entrees include grilled mackerel fillets, foiled sea bass, yakiniku, hibachi chicken, teriyaki beef, and shrimp and vegetable kabobs. Its restaurants also provide a range of Japanese noodles that includes teriyaki, tempura and udon varieties. Additionally, the chain s restaurants provide vanilla, red bean, green tea and tempura ice cream. Sekisui maintains a presence in Memphis, Tenn.