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Benihana - Indianapolis

2.8 (565 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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BENIHANA - INDIANAPOLIS ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Kelly L.

Love this place! We've been coming here for 20 years! This is the OG of hibachi! The spicy edamame is phenomenal! Spicy and savory! The filet I get cooked med rare and it turned out perfectly! Our table also ordered the three surf entree with shrimp, scallops, calamari steak. Super good! Service was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. We were here on a Thursday evening and the place was packed. Reservations are preferred but we got in within 15 minutes without them. It's a little on the louder side with everyone talking and having a good time. The bar is quiet and less noisy. I will always be a loyal patron.

Gwenn F.

Service was not great. Very disappointing chef. He only made the steam come out of the onion and a train. But had no personality at all. They forgot our rice. We had to ask for our tea and ice cream. We had told them it was my birthday but did not get ice cream or singing for that either. Our drink refills came after we had finished our meal. The restaurant was not the cleanest. All the prices have gone way up also.

Nicole K.

We typically come here all the time and I would.alwaua give 5 stars. Server arr always amazing as well as the food. But noticed tonight more than ever that some of chefs just cook. No show no flare. I felt so bad for the 7 or old that was at our table. The only thing the chef really did was the volcano. And you could tell this little girl was disappointed. I mean people go for the show and good food. But no matter how good tour food is. If you aren't putting on the show, people will stop coming there. This is why I had to knock off a star.

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Marissa K.

Came here for Valentine's Day dinner. Our reservation was at 6:30 and we weren't seated until later, but understandably. Our server told us they have 800 reservations that night! It took a while for drink orders and to get the meal started, again it was very busy and the staff was very apologetic. The manager even took off our appetizer due to the wait. We had been to hibachi before, but never Benihana. We loved the show they put on and our chef was very entertaining. Our meal was great. I am one to typically need a to-go box wherever I go, but I finished my meal, it was so good. I am vegetarian, but am not strict about broths, the same utensils being used, etc. I appreciated that the chef asked first when he saw I ordered the tofu. We got the tofu steak hibachi with fried rice. And the chicken noodles with wagyu steak fried rice. For appetizers, the pork gyoza dumplings and a sushi roll. I also got a cocktail. As stated earlier, the food was great. The drink not so much, as I prefer something much stronger. It is on the pricier side, but for the experience and it being Valentine's Day, that didn't matter.

$30 worth of steak hibachi
Kyle S.

Tiny amount of food. Menu says serves 2. Just a tiny portion of hibachi for $30. Charged 1.60 for 2 less than half full cups of yum yum. Never been more ripped off in my life.

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Lisa M.

This is such a fun place to eat. If you've never been to a hibachi grill, you're in for a treat. We went for a Valentine's date as had many others; it was packed! Even with a reservation, we had a 15-20min. wait. You're seated with other people, strangers but it's such an engaging atmosphere that it's never awkward. Food was fantastic. I was so hungry and eager to eat, that I forgot to take more pictures!

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8 months ago

Had another great meal at Benihauna with Rocco on the grill. Big E was very attentive and a great server. Thx.

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1 year ago

This is the best Benihana around! Brian was a great chef food was delicious and atmosphere was great!

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1 year ago

Brian was great! Thanks for a good dinner and birthday celebration! The steak was amazing

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9 months ago

Chef Bryan and Sylvestre were amazing! Food was great. Good ambience. Thanks for a great night.

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1 year ago

Great job Brian! He was very personable and our family had a great time! Food was well seasoned and hot!

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1 year ago

We had Brian on the grill and he was great! I definitely would recommend Brian! He had great aim with shrimp tails into his hat.

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1 year ago

Food was fantastic. Our chef Brian did a great job at providing our food with excellent taste. 10/10 would recommend.

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1 year ago

great service and Brian is the besttttt!!!!!!!!!!! Also great steak, chicken and rice. Thank you to brian for the yummy food

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1 year ago

Brian was very professional and great entretainer. Great rapor with people. Great time.

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Ask the Community - Benihana - Indianapolis

I was wondering if this location was sold or something. It used to have the absolute best service but seems to have really gone down hill the last few times I've been. Any clues? There was a lady that worked there for 25 years that is gone now.

I feel the same exact way. This place is horrible now

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