Had an awesome experience at Benihana for their power lunch special! It is guaranteed 45 minutes. Everything came out quickly but still had that classic teppanyaki flair. The portions were just right, filling without being too heavy for the middle of the day. The grilled meats were perfectly cooked, the fried rice was super flavorful, and the veggies had that signature buttery finish. Great quality, great value, and perfect if you want something satisfying without committing to a full dinner experience. Definitely one of the best lunch deals around. I will be back again soon! read more

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I wanted to celebrate my birthday there so my parents can live that experience but that experience was not so good because my reservation was at 2:30pm and it was on Monday, we arrive around 2:10pm and they told me when the time was close they will call us. We were sitting there waiting and waiting and waiting and finally they called us one hour later . My parents are seniors, my dad is 92 and my mom 87 so they need to eat at their time but they didnt because of that. So finally we were sit and my dad didnt care for the show because he was so hungry that all he cared was eat. The food was good, the ambiance and the ladies in the front desk too but the wait is unacceptable. read more

Benihana - Waiting for our table and my dad is not happy for the waiting - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

I don't leave negative reviews but this was not okay. I was so disappointed with the consistency of dining in and take-out. My family saw the deal for the Mother's Day gift card promotion they were offering and decided to purchase them. The promotion is if you buy a $200 gift card, you get a $60 gift card back. The $60 gift card can't be used until after a certain day in May so we had $200 to spend on a lunch. We decided to get take-out on Monday (04/13) and got the lunch duet for 4 people. The total came out to be $151 and that's a pretty hefty amount to be spending on lunch alone and we expected the same portions as dine-in. We were so wrong. When we received the order, it looked like it was a kid's meal. A lunch duet is usually 2 different protein choices, soup or salad, fried rice, and a side of grilled zucchini and onions. For 3/4 of the lunch duets, we wanted chicken fried rice and it was $1 additional add-on to the total. There wasn't a single piece of chicken in our fried rice. The amount of protein we received was not okay. I got the scallops and calamari and I'd say there were only 2 full pieces of scallops that were cut into small pieces so it looked like there were a lot. The calamari looked like half of a full one. I think there was a total of 8 pieces of scallops and calamari in total. Even my boyfriend's chicken and steak julienne portions were insanely small. For a steak julienne, there's supposed to be sauce and onions on it. Lo and behold, dry steak with no sauce or onions. We still had some money left-over so my dad and I decided to go in person to test out our theory, dine-in and get more. Our theory was in fact correct. We probably received double the portions. I got four whole scallops and a full calamari steak with my order. The amount of rice we got was insane. It was probably the total amount of all four of our portions for just one person. We also got a lot more zucchini and onions with our individual order. We sat at the bar and the service was amazing. Even though there were 4 tables and only one server/bartender, he was amazing and attentive. I don't think there should be a bias for quantity control when it comes to dine-in vs. take-out. Customers pay the same price regardless of deciding to eat at home or at the restaurant. Definitely dine-in if you decide to eat at Benihana. read more

Benihana - Dine-in Lunch Duet - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I've gone to this place several times when I'm craving good food with a show. The chief likes to put plenty of butter which makes the food very tasty. I had a steak and lobster tail and it was cooked perfectly. The service is always good, manager comes to check to make sure things are well. The only downfall is it's overpriced. read more

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I took my daughter and her two best friends to Benihana for a special night out, and it ended up being one of the best decisions ever. It's not always easy to get kids genuinely excited about going out to eat, but from the moment we sat down, they were completely engaged. The chef kept them entertained the entire time with the live cooking, fire tricks, and fun jokes. They were smiling nonstop and are still talking about how amazing the experience was days later. The food was delicious, perfectly cooked, and kid approved across the board. The service was also excellent, attentive, friendly, and patient with three excited girls at the table. One of my favorite touches was the kids menu that folds into a chef's hat. Such a cute and thoughtful detail that made the night feel even more special and interactive. If you're looking for a fun, memorable dinner experience for kids and adults alike, this is it. We'll definitely be back. read more

Benihana - They are ready! - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

Quick and easy spot! Walked in at 1PM on a Monday and only had about a 10-minute wait. Got the Power Meal for 2 and ordered the NY strip for just $4 more. Totally worth it! The chef was super kind, quick, and cooked everything perfectly. For $44 total, the portions and flavors made it a great deal. They even gave us a free photo, which was a nice touch. Would definitely come back! read more

Benihana - Power Lunch menu - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

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We came in around 1pm for the Power Lunch. We ordered the NY strip. Food came out quick and the quality was as to be expected at Benihana. The NY strip was surprisingly sizable, especially for the price. It came with a side salad and rice. Service was super quick, and we were in and out in under an hour. We would definitely come back for the great deal. read more

Benihana - NY strip power lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

There's mall parking to get here. This one is located by the food court outside of the mall itself. There's plenty of seating. The noise level is decent considering all the action happening. The staff are loads of fun and really friendly. Our chef was good and did all tricks and gags expected. This is great place to take friends and family for a special event. I only got the hibachi steak. This comes with 5 courses. The salad was okay but not my choice of lettuce cuts. The onion soup was decent. The mushrooms were great. Lots of these dishes have loads of a garlic butter. You definitely taste it. The steak was cooked to medium rare like how I ordered it. The fried rice was good with plenty of chicken pieces. I also got to try some ice cream which was colder than expected but good. read more

Benihana - Fried rice and hibachi steak - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

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My husband and I haven't been here since pre COVID. We finally came here on a weekday night with our toddler. The chef was great with our toddler. She loves the food and show. The food was great, just like how I remember. The chef was wonderful and staff was attentive. Definitely will be back! Pro tip- make sure to make reservation in advance. Quite busy when we went. Good thing we made reservation. read more

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We visited Benihana, a party of 7, and unfortunately, this was the worst experience we've ever had at this restaurant. The service was extremely poor. Our waitress was not attentive at all. We were only told they were out of Yum Yum sauce after my daughter requested it three times, and by then, the food had already finished being made. The portioning by the cook was also unacceptable. One person in our party received only four pieces of chicken, which is completely unreasonable given the price of the meal. We informed the staff at least five times that it was my daughter's birthday. Meanwhile, there were three other birthday celebrations around us that were acknowledged and sung to, while my daughter's birthday was ignored, which was very disappointing. Because of ongoing issues with both the service and the bill, the manager had to be called over three times. Unfortunately, even the manager messed up the bill multiple times, adding to the frustration. The only positive note is that the members of our party who ordered hibachi and received the correct order said the food was seasoned well. However, good seasoning does not make up for the overall lack of service and poor experience. Overall, this visit fell far below the standards we expected from Benihana. This was truly a very disappointing experience. read more

Benihana - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

Truth is !! I came here many times for birthday celebrations , but I do not come here often. The food was decent which I always feel!! However, our chef xavi was phenomenal!! He was very friendly, humorous, and entertaining. They have happy hour 3-6 pm with food and drinks specials. I had the mai tie and chili shrimp rolls that were the best!!! I also just ordered the a la carte lobster tail. The ambiance is cool and it was very crowded for a Wednesday night!! I don't come here, but I will come back for happy hour! -Marshay D. read more

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The hostess greeted us and asked my dad and I a question when we entered. I should've said "in a moment" but stayed quiet. My mom entered and asked if she could check the gift card amount because my mom didn't know the amount. The hostess explained the it had to be done online. The hostess said we could choose anywhere we want to sit at the right side of the restaurant. We sat near the bar. There were floor to ceiling windows which helped with lighting. There was music playing on the loudspeaker. My mom had a problem with the hostess because she seemed like she hated her job or because of her demeanor. I mean a lot of gen Z does because jobs don't pay well, hours are long, there could be labor violations happening behind the scenes, there aren't many or any benefits, etc. The gen Z stare exists. If she's millennial or gen X I'm sorry for assuming what gen she belongs to. At least the waiter was more positive. He answered our questions about the multiple course meal my dad got. The Benihana menu seems small to me, I ordered the shrimp crunchy roll. The other items had 5 or so courses so it was pricey. I usually stick to restaurants with lower price points and with one entree and side or just one entree. Unfortunately, waiter came back and said that the sushi had to be remade for my mom's order. It took 15 or so minutes for it to be completed. Her order didn't come with wasabi or ginger. For my dad's order, the shrimp tempura didn't come with soy sauce. I got my crunchy shrimp rolls in 10 min or so. The amount of rolls was fair for the price. It's made up of imitation crab and tempura. It was delicious. An employee came and took our empty plates and utensils away. Finally the server came back and gave us our receipt and the card processor. My mom paid with the gift card and also a credit card. First he had to process the gift card then we could pay the rest with the credit card. read more

Benihana - Shrimp crunchy roll - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

Worst front desk staff; rude and enforces double standards. We were told the entire party had to be here to be seated. This is understandable. Our reservation was for 12:45, everyone was here by 12:50 since it was difficult to find parking. We still had to wait until 1:00 to be seated because the table wasn't ready. The just be racist since a Hispanic man came in after and his entire party wasn't here. They were seated without an issue while the other person in his party came 15 minutes after. Extremely unprofessional. Highly recommend you try the other restaurants in the mall with superior service. The food court provides better service than the hostesses at the front. read more

Made it to our 6:30pm reservations for my Birthday dinner. Waited briefly to be seated. The Server who helped our original server Sam (were both great). Our Chef Ray was pleasant, fun & entertaining w/great humor. Our meals were perfect. Wrapped things up w/Management (Travis) who was kind & super helpful! definitely going back. read more

Benihana - After dinner picture, some are tired & some are Happy Thank you Ray for a pleasant birthday dinner - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

I honestly wish I could give this restaurant zero stars. My partner made a reservation for us on Valentine's Day to create a special memory, after I had a traumatic experience at another restaurant years ago. I traveled all the way from Riverside, about an hour just to get to this location hoping for a special evening. But instead, we waited an hour and a half with no service at all, despite having reservations. I went to the manager personally because I hoped we could resolve this quietly before I had to write this review, but he brushed us off. He gave us a small discount, as if that would suffice, but it didn't. We told him this was unprecedented ,we'd never had such an inconvenience. I asked him if he truly believed that what he did was enough, and he said yes. I told him that I expected a different outcome ,that they would fully cover this terrible experience, because it was just that bad. And to make matters worse, once we got our receipt, not only was our bill wrong, but the neighboring couple also had an extra charge ,they both had to return their receipts to the waitress to fix. I ordered a drink, and the first time it arrived, it was fine, but the second time, they ran out of milk ,so I was left with an extra charge and no drink. We planned this evening around other reservations later that day, and because of all this chaos, our entire night was derailed. I expected them to fully cover the terrible experience, but none of that happened. As a first-time customer, I left feeling broken-hearted, as if my trust in this restaurant was shattered. And to top it off, the chef threw his spatula by accident, and food even came flying toward me. This was supposed to be a special, joyful night, and instead, it was a complete disaster. I expected a follow-up, a sincere apology, and full compensation for what we went through ,but none came. I hope this feedback is taken seriously so that no other customer has to go through this. I will never return here. I already submitted to the website & Nothing happens. DO NOT ASK ME TO GO ONTO THE WEBSITE . NOTHING HAS HAPPENS. Contact Everyone Directly. Very unprofessional establishment read more

Benihana - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

My family and I have been loyal customers of this Benihana in San Diego for years. We have celebrated our anniversary there, my grandkids' birthdays, and even held business meetings there, which is why what happened on March 21, 2026, was so heartbreaking. We had a reservation for 8 people at 7:15 p.m. for Teppan seating and checked in immediately. The front host, who I believe may have been named Demi, was exceptional. She was welcoming, attentive, playful with my grandkids, and even took our family picture. She made us feel appreciated from the moment we arrived. Unfortunately, once we were seated, the entire experience changed. Our waitress came to the table aggressively and pushed us to order drinks and food immediately "in one shot." As we ordered, she repeatedly commented that it was "too much food," asked if we were going to share, and even told my daughter to split my grandkids' plate. That alone made all of us uncomfortable. The worst moment came when I ordered a Perfect Piña Margarita for my wife, which was going to be shared with my wife and daughter. When the waitress returned with an extra glass, she tried to pour the drink at the table. In the process, part of it spilled onto the hot table, creating steam, and we could all clearly see the liquid running down the outside of the glass, over her hand, between her fingers, and dripping from her nails into my daughter's glass. We were shocked. I told her that was not right, and she simply walked away. Later, when I tried to add a lobster tail, she again told us it was "too much food," as though she had authority to decide what we could order. At that point, my family was already upset and had lost our appetite. I asked to speak with the manager. The night manager, Terri, arrived already confrontational, cut me off while I was explaining the situation, and defended the waitress by saying that many people order food they cannot pay for. I found that remark deeply offensive. I felt my family was being stereotyped and discriminated against, possibly because we are Hispanic. When I told her that was not right and that I would be speaking with management, she replied, "I am the manager," and then told us in front of other tables to clear the table. We left humiliated, heartbroken, and disgusted. Another server gave us the number to report the incident and said this was not the first time. After years of supporting this restaurant, I never expected my family to be treated this way. read more

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I've seen this place for a while now on social media and wanted to finally try it out. I made reservations because I understand it'll be busy during the holiday and weekend. I guess when the reservation went through, it didn't go through to be seated with the chef cooking in front of you. I mean you pay for the experience and I didn't get to have that during my dinner. Unfortunately, we were sat at the bar area and all of the tables that we tried to sit at were quite dirty. We asked the servers or workers if they can clean it, and none of them attended to it right away. Then after 10-15 min, I asked them can I have a rag and I can clean it myself. The food was okay tbh, but it was overall pricy. I don't think I'll be back in all honesty if that's how the customer service was going to be like. However, I was very fortunate to have a good server taking care of us read more

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There is plenty of public parking at the Santa Anita Mall which this a part of. While the staff were nice, the restaurant definitely could have been cleaner. There was oil or grease dripping from the hood vent over our table! The food was better than I expected, though the staff were very sneaky about the upcharge on the fried rice. It is listed in the menu, but they asked if people wanted steamed rice or fried rice without mentioning that there would be a charge. read more

We came here for my birthday celebration. I was able to use the $30 off reward applied towards a purchase that was sent to me. You sign up for membership and they will email you the coupon about one month in advance. I got the Japanese A5 waygu this time. The meat melted in my mouth. I loved it! I also love their chicken fried rice. I do this every year for my birthday. It's always fun as you get a show and a meal. Sometimes the wait can be very long . Last night wasn't bad and Brandon, our server and Servado our chef took good care of us! read more

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The host were a bit rude at first once I arrived with my party The server and the cook were amazing people made me and my party feel welcome The food is amazing and delicious The vibes is great our cook was making us laugh so much and loved the tricks read more

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Wow!!! We had a great time! Dinner and a show! Erik was our chef! We had an array of different dishes and each was excellent! Fun way to share a meal with friends! Lots of fun and very entertaining! Enjoy the videos I posted. read more

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The most uninspired, overrated experience, we came in Saturday April 11th 2026 for a birthday, spent over $700 for mediocre food and service. We've dined at the Encino location for years. This Benihana location was disappointing. Will not return or recommend. read more

Benihana - Chicken and rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

We decided to give this restaurant another chance. Made a reservation for 6pm on a Wednesday, arrived on time. Restaurant was half empty, but was told to wait. We decided to go to the bar to get a drink while we waited we stood at the bar for 15 minutes and no one came to take our drink order. Gave up. Went back to check on our reservation they said they didn't know when we would be seated as they were waiting for the one other table in the restaurant to cash out (even though they had several empty) and we decided to leave. We never learn. . read more

We've been here many times, and unfortunately, the experience is consistently the same--long waits every visit, whether we have a reservation or not. There's usually at least an hour wait in the lobby, followed by another 30 minutes before the chef even arrives at the table. The host often comes across as rude and visibly annoyed, which doesn't set a great tone. On a positive note, the servers and chefs themselves have always been friendly and pleasant. The food is mediocre at best. Sometimes it's good, but other times it's disappointing--it really depends on which chef you get. Prices have increased, but the quality doesn't justify the cost. The only reason we continue to come back is because my kids enjoy the show. Otherwise, it's not worth it. read more

Always a great time here. The service is impeccable. The food was made fresh and the black cook named Xavi was outstanding. He did tricks I have never seen before. He made sure our food was perfect to order. Nice atmosphere with family vibes. read more

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I was told that you didn't come here for the food, which was correct. The fried rice had a ton of onions, but it was still tasty. No one asked if I wanted onions in my rice, and I don't think white onion is a standard rice ingredient. The proteins were not seasoned enough, so you needed the sauces. My steak was fatty, and they won't give you a real knife to cut it. I had to use takeout utensils. The server was really busy and kept apologizing. They obviously need more staff. She was nice and very friendly, accommodating us as much as possible. The show and restaurant were nice. It was pretty much as advertised. I didn't realize I would be seated with a full table of a strange family. I was having lunch with a friend and wanted to cover more adult topics, but kids were in attendance. I wouldn't come back here. I've now lived what I've seen only on TV before. One and done read more

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I had a very disappointing experience at Benihana Santa Anita. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt unprofessional. While waiting to be seated, staff members were openly lecturing and correcting each other in front of guests, which made the environment uncomfortable and awkward. Once we were seated, we had to wait about 30 minutes for the chef to even come out, with no real communication or updates. On top of that, servers were shouting across the room to each other, which took away from what is supposed to be a fun and engaging dining experience. Our server also made us feel uneasy--there was constant, intense eye contact but no friendliness or smile, which came across as uncomfortable rather than welcoming. For transparency, everything I've described was recorded on video using my Meta glasses. I plan to share this footage on platforms like YouTube and TikTok so others can see exactly what we experienced. I believe it's important for businesses to be held accountable, and this will allow others to form their own opinion based on the actual interactions and environment we encountered. Overall, the lack of professionalism, poor communication, and uncomfortable interactions really took away from the experience. I expected much better service, especially from a place like Benihana. read more

Benihana - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

So, I finally caved and took the family to the Benihana in Arcadia. Let's just say, I now understand why I don't do this more often--my wallet was giving me the side-eye the entire time. Yes, it's a bit of a splurge, and the per-person pricing might make you question if you're secretly buying the chef a new set of knives. Now, let's talk about the starters. The onion mushroom soup? Well, let's just say it's more like onion-mushroom tea. A little watery, a little plain, and definitely not winning any soup-erstar awards. The salad is kind of like that friend who shows up to the party but doesn't really bring any snacks. It's there, it's fine, but the dressing is a bit on the bitter side and the greens feel like they just hopped out of a bag. But hey, you don't come to Benihana for the salad, right? The real star of the show is the chef who rolls up with all the utensil acrobatics and corny jokes. Yes, the jokes are cheesy, but that's part of the charm. You're basically paying for dinner and a show, and the show definitely delivers in entertainment value, even if it sometimes feels like a dad joke convention. When it comes to the main event--the food--well, let's just say choose wisely. If you're going for the beef, spring for the Wagyu if you can. It's buttery, it's tender, and it's probably the highlight of the meal. The regular beef cuts are a bit meh by comparison. If you're a seafood lover, you might want to lean into the scallops or lobster because the shrimp is, well, a little on the bland side. And don't skip the fried rice--it's garlicky, buttery goodness that's pretty much a crowd-pleaser every time. In the end, the show is the main attraction, and it does keep everyone entertained. But if Benihana could drop the prices just a tad, they'd probably see more repeat customers. As it is, it's a fun once-in-a-while splurge for dinner and a show--just don't expect the salad to steal the spotlight. read more

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Benihana is always a fun place to bring the family. I mean, what kid doesn't enjoy teppanyaki? Watching the chefs cook right in front of you always keeps everyone entertained and makes the meal feel like an experience rather than just dinner. The staff usually does a great job making guests feel welcome. The servers are attentive and the teppanyaki chefs are friendly and engaging, which really adds to the overall experience. They put in the effort to make the meal enjoyable for both adults and kids. If there's one area that could improve a bit, it would probably be the front host stand. Things can feel a little less organized at times and the greeting could be a bit more welcoming. Overall though, it's still a great spot for family gatherings or celebrations. If you're looking for a lively dinner where the kids will actually stay entertained, Benihana in Arcadia is always a solid choice. read more

Family went for our annual holiday dinner and it did not disappoint. Our chef was Miguel and our waitress was a new waitress who was only four days on the job and they were both amazing Miguel's personality really added to the meal and we have little ones with us who enjoyed the show as well. Food was delicious. Service was amazing even in the rain and battling in line of traffic to get in last Friday night we had zero complaints. Thanks Benihana! read more

Benihana - Miguel! - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

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First of all from the time we were seated, it took about an hour to get us a chef assigned to our table. As a matter of fact, we waited so long that the manager came over to apologize for the delay. But they didn't offer any discount or comp any drinks or desert or appetizers for making us starve to death. The grill was dirty and looked like it had a cooked roach on it but I didn't take a picture of it. I should have. Even the couple sitting next to me said it looked like a roach. I made sure to ask that the grill be cleaned before the chef started cooking. My Sake it to me Colada was on point and delicious. But my Sushi roll was not. I had to send it back. It was lukewarm and mushy. The food was pretty good despite being late but the real reason for the bad review is that I joined the FWB and I told the waitress before she brought the bill. She neglected to add my membership so I missed out on the points. She wanted to cancel my bill and rerun the card but we didn't want to take the chance of tying up our funds for days with two pending authorizations so we declined. But this was an error in their part and they should've known how their system works so I was NOT PLEASED to say the least. read more

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We came here the first time. We reserved the table at 6:30pm. But we didn't get the table until 7pm. But besides that everything was good. Our servers were pretty good and the chef was very friendly and nice . We will bring our grandchildren back next time. read more

We had a reservation for 10 at 6pm on 11/16 and were seated within 15-20 mins, totally understandable given how busy it was. After we finished our soup and salad, we ended up waiting 45 mins with no chef at our table. It was our son's 2nd birthday, and he was getting restless from the long wait, so I asked to speak with the manager to check on the status. When the manager came over, the chef had just arrived, so I calmly explained that we had been waiting 45 mins after finishing our soup & salad. Instead of acknowledging the issue or apologizing, she immediately went on the defensive. She told me, with an attitude, that "45 mins is normal" and that it was "busy as I can see", as if that explained everything. She didn't listen, didn't show understanding, and didn't offer any reassurance. It felt like she was more interested in proving me wrong than addressing my concern. What bothered me was the lack of basic customer service. A simple, "I'm sorry for the wait, we're short staffed and doing our best tonight" would have completely changed the situation. Instead, her tone came off dismissive and almost made it seem like I was being unreasonable for asking. For a manager, it felt unprofessional and unnecessary. To make it worse, another family near us waited so long for their chef that they ended up walking out, so clearly the delays were bigger than she was willing to admit. Our chef, once he arrived, was great, but the overall experience was overshadowed by the manager's defensive attitude and lack of empathy. We've been here many times and never had issues like this. The food and chef were good, but the customer service, from the manager specifically, was disappointing and definitely needs improvement. read more

Excellent service. Entertaining dinner. Spacious eating area. Memorable meal. We have party of 7 so can take over one table and do not need to share table with another party. I think up to 8 ppl can sit together comfortably. Be there for the entertainment not the food. The teppanyaki chefs there would crack jokes, do knife works and other tricks while preparing meals in front of you. Expect long wait with reservation. Note that entire party needs to be there before they can seat you. This restaurant also provides complimentary california rolls when waits are long and lobby packed while you wait for table. As for the food, it is part of the show. Don't forget to ask for a cup of hot green tea at the end of the meal - it is part of the 5 course meal. More varieties on entrees if you opt for a six course meal (adding ice cream or sherbet). This restaurant is in the arcadia mall close to AMC theater. read more

Benihana - Complimentary CALIFORNIA ROLL - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Stopped by on Saturday, 03/29/25 during dinner time. Waited for about 10-15 minutes until we were seated. Ordered the following: - 1 dragon bloom margarita = $18 - 1 crispy calamari = $15.50 - 2 hibachi chicken fried rice = $14 - 1 Sapporo beer (22 oz) = $16 - 1 Splash 'N Meadow = $47.50 SUBTOTAL = $111 TAX = $11.38 TOTAL = $122.38 TIP = $25 (cash, from bf) We had to wait for a few minutes for the chef to arrive due to the peak hours. The Splash 'N Meadow is good for 2 people; this comes with hibachi steak and colossal shrimp; this is a 6-course meal which comes with onion soup, salad, veggies, mushrooms, and ice creams towards the end (we got green tea and chocolate). Overall a great experience! The chef was very humorous and we had a blast. We also took a photo and a copy was printed out for us. :) read more

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Love this spot. Great location. Waits are variable. Very long at times, especially on the weekends. Recommend reservations. The Rocky's choice with 2 chicken fried rices is my go to. Great soup and salad. If you haven't been here before, this location specifically has been my favorite of the chain. I've been to several across the US, such as in Hollywood, City of industry, in Minnesota, and more. Staff is great! Never had any problems here. I have had problems at different locations. Clean restrooms. Very cozy and dim lit. Great show and great food! read more

food: 7/10 (quality of the food was mid & a lil too salty in my opinion. I ordered the A5 Japan Tokyo Broil Wagyu, which was already marbled with flavor. Could've asked for lightly seasoned. service: 7/10 (I highly recommend booking reservations because the line/wait is kinda long. I also booked a reservation at 5pm but didn't get seated until after 20 minutes. Ambiance: 8.5/10 because the chef put on a show. It was entertaining. read more

Benihana - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

Skip the nigiri here. Decided to stop by Benihana for a light bite while waiting to meet up at the mall. Ordered got the snapper nigiri (2 pieces) at the bar for $8.5. The pricing is on the higher end but many izakaya or sushi restaurants do charge this range so I accepted it as market price and gave it a try. Plus that's what I felt like eating atm. The fish was slightly smelly but acceptable and tasted okay. The soy sauce was served in a plastic cup and wasabi not provided until asked, no sushi ginger needless to say but this isn't a sushi restaurant so I'll put My pet peeves aside. However, the rice was stale. How do you mess up rice? It might have been left out for a long time? Anyways, the higher price tag made it all the more disappointing and didn't order anything further. (I still finished the item cuz personal policy to not waste food. Didn't grow up privileged.) Benihara is a Teppanyaki Japanese restaurant, so sushi is not it's focus. But it's a well known brand and markets as an culinary experience, so it would best serve (no pun intended) to maintain quality and freshneshs for all items on the menu. If it's difficult to maintain quality for certain items, it may better to limit the item to certain hours (ie. Lunch only or dinner only) or take it out of the menu. read more

Benihana - Snapper Nigiri - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California

For starters, reservation was for a group of 5 and set for 7pm on a Tuesday, we were sat until 7:40p. A group of 7 arrived shortly after my group and they were sat at 7:10p. When we were sat server wasn't attentive, and also forgot multiple things. When it came time for refills of water, server poured water rapidly allowing water to land onto my plate. At the end of the course, I got up to use the restroom and while using it, I noticed a BOH cook who entered the restroom after me, exit the restroom without washing his hands. Besides these downsides, the food was 5/10 possibly due to the water in my food, the teppanyaki chef was a bit messy but put on an okay show. Overall, I would rather attend Shogun or Tokyo Wako. read more

I don't understand the point of reservations. Had my reservation at 7:30. Checked in one hour before because I was in the area. I still had to wait an extra 45 min to be seated. Ridiculous. read more

Benihana - Teppanyaki Near Me - Arcadia, California