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    Benihana

    2.9 (703 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    CRISPY CALAMARI & lychee martini
    Rhea T.

    The food & experience was pretty good -- typical hibachi. I was expecting darker lighting for a better ambiance and the service could have been a little better but it was pretty busy so I understand. 7/10 experience. I love that I was offered a free appetizer by joining their rewards program.

    Shrimp Crunchy Roll
    Leah W.

    Truthfully i'd give this review a 1 star but I've come here often as a kid and it can be a fun experience for first timers, but the food just doesn't taste the same as it used to. On this visit I ordered the Lunch portion of Shrimp Yakisoba and I liked that it came with soup, dipping sauces, fried rice and hibachi vegetables. It was a definitely a great portion. As for the taste, everything was so bland, even the sauces! The only thing that had some amount of flavor was the yakisoba. It had a sweet soy flavor and the noodles were tender. The shrimp also tasted pretty fresh. The hibachi fried rice was not so tasty. It was mushy, had absolutely no seasoning and just tasted like overcooked white rice with a subtle garlic flavor. As for the vegetables they were salted right but again it had no flavor, not even from the onions!!! The food just wasn't enjoyable and while my server was great, the host wasn't and the ambiance inside is very ran down. I do not recommend! :/

    Naomi C.

    This has to be one of the best locations I've been to. We went for the lunch hour special and it was convenient and great. The service was great! I was immediately greeted upon entrance and sat shortly after. Our waitress and chef were both nice! One of the managers came and talked to us and he was really nice as well. The spicy hibachi chicken was great! Very flavorful and cooked to perfection. The fried rice was very well seasoned and the extra garlic butter sent it over the top. I did have an issue with paper being found in my soup! Luckily, I did not eat it, and it's no one's fault! I'm thankful I didn't eat it, but if I had to think of one thing I didn't like from an otherwise perfect experience, that would be it. The vibes are just like any other location. Tables everywhere, entrance at the front and a bar area in the back. This was the perfect lunch date!

    Stacey G.

    Food is always solid at a Benihana. The rice is always so good and the meat is cooked perfectly. Our chef Ben was lovely. Sadly our table mates sort of called the shots and we were overlooked on service. It was super rushed because the others wanted to have a rushed meal. I wish our waitress would have noticed or at least asked.

    Ashley O.

    This was a good night. I love hibachi and usually enjoy my time at Benihana and this was no different. I enjoyed the live cooking experience and the food was really good too. Especially the teriyaki chicken. It was so tender and almost had a buttery like consistency. I also enjoyed my drinks and the ambience was great too! Our waiter was also really sweet. I would love to come back here sometime soon.

    Irene H.

    interior looked under renovation or had some issue with ac bc they had portable fans in the back dining area. waitress spilled drinks at start of dining experience but never got an apology from manager. asked to be moved - got seated at another shared table and we were stuck with very chatty guest. the chef did her best to deal with guest. the food was good.

    Sashimi cut with the grain so it was sinewy and chewy.
    John M.

    I haven't been back here in almost 2 decades, ever since they tried to cover up a missed order by telling me they were hand-making my udon noodles in back (yah, no, not buying it). That said, a colleague wanted to have a quick bite and this was our best option. The good news is the service we had was very nice this time, and the bento boat was edible. The not so good news is I've never seen a grilled salmon sliced SO thin. The sashimi that came with the meal was cut with the grain, so it was very sinewy and chewy. Salad was nice, as was the California rolls and edamame. Tempura was ok. Wouldn't be my first choice but could do in a pinch.

    Gregston C.

    Japanese food when you're stuck downtown or you want to have a semi entertaining dinner with coworkers. It's a safe place for the uninitiated or uninspired. The sushi is mediocre a bit pricey for the quality even with a birthday discount. The service was nice and friendly. The vibe is dated. There's some street parking nearby. If you come for dinner, street parking is free after 6pm.

    First photo of the seafood Diablo...last time it was like that was years ago... 2nd photo is pancake eggs :(
    S G.

    I have gone to Benihana throughout the years and they try to think I won't notice the difference between baby corn and corn in a dish...and the difference between the mushrooms and different ingredient ins...they have cut back to prison servings and any sauce is a charge. I paid 5.50 for 2 shiitake mushrooms ... now they are using pancake batter for eggs. I was so appalled I spent $80 on my meal with a hot sake. 2x chicken fried rice. I asked for extra egg and they had the NEarVE to charge me for it without informing me there was no "EGG ROLL" on the habatchi anymore. No More sushi: limited menu. It's giving Benihana drive thru. Keep the garlic butter flowing we may not notice ....

    The host that assaulted me.
    Jason W.

    This host was very rude and I left. He followed me into the parking lot and confronted me after I left the restaurant, pushed me, ripped my shirt. I filed a police report. Absolutely crazy. Scratched my neck. I would just stay away from this place. Very dangerous.

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    Sandy was a great hostess/waitress. Edgar was an entertaining chef and food was great! We will be back soon!

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    Excellent service!! Chanrika was an attentive server and Edgar was an excellent cook. Highly recommend this location.

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    Our waitress Chanrika and cook Hector were great! Very friendly both of them. It made the experience fun.

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    Tori is an amazing server. She was very attentive and provided a great dining experience.

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    Placed an order for delivery and after waiting almost an hour, got an email saying it was cancelled.

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    1 year ago

    Always a great experience at this Benihana location. Staff are super attentive and friendly, and the food is great.

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    Parking was annoying but other than that customer service was great and food was good . The also validate parking .

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    10 months ago

    Ms. Tran and Ramon did such an excellent job. Toyana Evans is such a good Line and Teppa Chef. The restaurant is clean and inviting.

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    2 years ago

    I come to Benihana every time I come on a trip. Jerry the Chef and Don the waiter all did a great job. Thank you

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    Food was great but SUPER SLOW!!!!! If you come here don't come to hungry it's going to take awhile

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