SAMURAI SAM'S TERIYAKI GRILL® PRESS & MEDIA

New Years Dieting Just Got Easier as Samurai Sam's Features Five Nutritious Menu Items Under $5

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – (Jan. 6, 2010) – With the New Year ahead and dieting resolutions top-of-mind, all Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill (www.samuraisams.net) locations nationwide are offering a deal that’s both calorie and budget conscious. Starting Jan. 4 through Feb. 28, five nutritious dishes will be offered at all locations. for just $5.

Known for offering fresh, Japanese inspired meals full of nutritious protein, wholesome vegetables and steamed rice, Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill is an excellent choice for dieters looking for good food on-the-go. The five dishes offered at $5 are among the restaurant’s most popular items including the Orange Peel Chicken Bowl, Teriyaki Veggie Bowl, Teriyaki Chicken Wrap, Oriental Chicken Salad and Veggie Yakisoba Bowl (detailed nutritional information below).

“There are so many healthy options at Samurai Sam’s to choose from,” said Nola Krieg, Research & Development Chef for Kahala, parent company of Samurai Sam’s. “And, thanks to the current $5 deal people can honor their New Year’s resolutions by eating better and spending less.”

In addition to the five dishes offered at a value price, seven other Samurai Sam’s menu items have been recognized for their better-for-you attributes. A total of 12 dishes have been certified nutritionally sound by Healthy Dining Finder’s registered dietitians and nutrition professionals. Featured items include rice bowls, yakisoba bowls, salads and wraps all made to order with a variety of quality proteins including wok-seared shrimp, salmon and char-grilled chicken and steak. Menu specifics along with corresponding nutritional information can be found on Healthy Dining Finder’s Web site, www.healthydiningfinder.com. The addition of Samurai Sam’s to this online guide for healthy dining further solidifies the restaurant’s position as a quick, healthy and flavorful dining option.

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