Narrator (Voice Over): “In 1985, the Arai family embarked on a journey, leaving their homeland behind to make a fresh start in America.”
[Images of Rev. Arai preaching at First Japanese Baptist Church]
Narrator (Voice Over): “Rev. Arai shared his spirit of community at the First Japanese Baptist Church in Sacramento, while Mrs. Arai nourished church members with her home cooking.”
[Cut to a quaint street in Fair Oaks]
Narrator (Voice Over): “Two years later, in 1987, the Arai family opened Mikuni, a restaurant in Fair Oaks that would become more than just a place to eat.”
[Transition to images of community events and charity work]
Narrator (Voice Over): “Their commitment to giving back was evident from the beginning. In 1995, the Mikuni Summer Golf Classic teed off, raising support for local charities.”
[Showcasing awards and accolades]
Narrator (Voice Over): “Awards began to pour in, marking Mikuni as the best Japanese and sushi restaurant in town, a trend that continues today.”
[Showcasing the growth of Mikuni]
Narrator (Voice Over): “From the opening of our second location in 1999 to the launch of MikuniSushi.com, the journey was just beginning.”
[Visual of the Mikuni Sushi Bus]
Narrator (Voice Over): “In 2001, Mikuni took innovation to the streets with the world’s only traveling sushi bus on wheels, bringing culinary artistry to new places.”
[Cut to images of Sushiology interactive classes]
Narrator (Voice Over): “The tradition of sharing knowledge thrived with the debut of Sushiology, an interactive sushi-making class, in 2002.”
[Showcasing loyalty program and growth]
Narrator (Voice Over): “The Koki Club Loyalty Program launched in 2004, today uniting 90,000 members in a shared love for Mikuni.”
[Images of charity events and community engagement]
Narrator (Voice Over): “Philanthropy became part of the Mikuni DNA, as seen with the formation of the Mikuni Charitable Foundation in 2006.”
[Images of Elk Grove restaurant]
Narrator (Voice Over): “In 2006, Mikuni opens building design award-winning Elk Grove restaurant.”
Narrator (Voice Over): “Davis, California becomes home to Mikuni’s 8th restaurant location in 2009.”
Narrator (Voice Over): “Mikuni serves 1.8 million people across all restaurants annually.”
Narrator (Voice Over): “Kaizen opens in The Fountains in Roseville in 2011, a small-plates concept by Mikuni, which leads to an expansion to a larger building in 2022.”
[Images of golf tournament]
Narrator (Voice Over): “2015 – Mikuni raises $200,000 for local charities at its 20th Annual Mikuni Summer Golf Classic.”
Narrator (Voice Over): “Mikuni opens their 10th restaurant in Folsom, California in 2016”
Narrator (Voice Over): “2017 sees Mikuni’s 30th Anniversary Celebration with its third car giveaway.”
[Images]
Narrator (Voice Over): Mikuni opens a restaurant in Concord in 2018, their first location in the Bay Area.
Narrator (Voice Over): “Innovations continued, from the QR menus of 2020 to adapting to curbside pickup in the face of the pandemic.”
[Showcasing community involvement]
Narrator (Voice Over): “Amidst challenges, Mikuni’s commitment to community remained unwavering, raising funds for fire relief and healthcare causes.”
[Visual of the Rescue Roll]
Narrator (Voice Over): “The Rescue Roll has raised funds for disaster relief since its creation in 2011, most recently raising $100,000 to help support families affected by the Maui Wildfires in 2023.”
[Images of employee growth and dedication]
Narrator (Voice Over): “From its humble start with family employees, Mikuni blossomed into a restaurant family of a thousand strong.”
[Showcasing Mikuni’s impact]
Narrator (Voice Over): “As of 2024, there are 9 Mikuni locations employing over 1,000 staff members who serve 62,000 lbs. of seafood and 3.5 tons of rice every week.”
[Closing shot of the Mikuni logo]
Narrator (Voice Over): “Today, Mikuni’s story is etched in the hearts of its patrons, a journey of passion, community, and a taste of togetherness.”
[Fade out]
Narrator (Voice Over): “Mikuni, where every roll tells a story, and every dish is a chapter in a kingdom of flavors.”
[End with the Mikuni logo and contact information]
Narrator (Voice Over): “For more, visit MikuniSushi.com and be part of the story.”
[Fade out with a heartwarming and uplifting instrumental background music]