Traditional, small Japanese restaurant located at Naschmarkt. The outside seating is ample but if…read moreit's chilly there isn't a lot of space inside at all (hence the 4 stars). The menu is quite extensive and the food was really good (I discovered edamame for the first time! Where have these soy beans been all my life?!). The service was very accommodating and helpful. Food prices were average. You can also get take away which is good to bear in mind! This place has been recommended to me by a few different people and I, in turn, will recommend it to others! Can't wait for the sunshine to get here so I can sit outside with my edamame :)

Simply fantastic! This little hole-in-the-wall is some of the best authentic Japanese food in…read moreVienna. With only 8 seats it might as well be the smallest. But who cares, the food is simply awesome. I tried the squid balls and the grilled eel which was to die for, melting in my mouth. This place has won me over already when I entered, with an empathic smile and the very friendly staff there. I'll be back soon!

Delicious, creative dishes. Well-presented. Friendly service. We were fortunate to get a…read morereservation.

I'll start with the good, the service was friendly and the ambience was nice. Tasteful decor…read more However, I expected more for a Michelin bib gourmand restaurant. The chicken thigh yakitori was OK- some little bits were blackened which gave this dry bad burned aftertaste. The eel nigiri was really delicious. However the scallop nigiri tasted off, and unpleasantly bitter. The rhubarb dessert I didn't like at all, and left the whole thing. They gave me a chocolate mousse on the house because they noticed I didn't eat the dessert, but I didn't really like the mousse either. The desserts really weren't well balanced, I'd take them off the menu entirely. The cream was overwhelmingly sweet, rhubarb mushy, and crumbles perplexing. I get what they were going for with adding texture but it didn't work. The mousse was two note, raspberry and chocolate, overwhelmingly sweet. The worst part was about 10 minutes after leaving, my stomach started to hurt terribly. It was definitely something I ate there. I had horrible stomach cramps/pains and sickness following. I won't go into the details, but I didn't have anything else to eat and this came upon pretty soon after leaving the restaurant, so I'm certain it was from something there. Maybe the scallops I thought were off? I trusted all of the great reviews.. assumed they know how to handle their shellfish. Maybe the dessert? I don't know what made me sick here, and I'll spare you the details, but I'm stuck having to stay close to the bathroom now and I am not thrilled.

The food is generous and really good, the cook in front of you are they are really nice and…read morefriendly with the customer

We stopped in late just before closing. We went Vegan tonight and enjoyed our usual choices…read more Hiyakko - cold tofu with bonito flakes and we topped it with Ikura. Horenso No Gommae (chilled spinach). An avocado roll and Agadashi tofu. Our measuring stick gave it an A-OK, not the best and not the worst execution. Staff were pleasant and accommodating. Austrian white wine paired nicely. Price point - Ok

Absolutely wonderful service and delicious food. TOURIST FRIENDLY…read more My friend and I were visiting as tourists when we got caught in a heavy rainstorm. With no idea where we were or where to eat, we stumbled into this restaurant, completely by chance, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we walked in, the staff welcomed us with such warmth and kindness. Despite being walk-ins, with drenched clothing, they quickly found us a table, offered menus, and made us feel genuinely cared for. We noticed many of the staff spoke multiple languages. The service was prompt and attentive. Every staff member we encountered was friendly, talented, and gracious...always smiling and checking in. I've traveled quite a bit around the world, but I can honestly say I've rarely experienced service this warm and genuine. The food was absolutely delicious, well-prepared, and seemed authentically made. The restaurant itself had a cozy and inviting atmosphere. I'm incredibly thankful to the team here for turning what was initially a soggy, stressful afternoon into such a memorable experience. Highly recommend!

Wish I skipped this joint. Not the freshest. Did not finish my sushi sashimi combo. Sashimi…read moretasted like it was just defrosted and lacked the texture of good grade fish. Think I will eat my packed sandwich later. Ugh Normally never try Japanese restaurant without good reviews, but other postings led me astray. don't come here a waste of time. Staff was mostly Chinese. Not that it should matter but maybe the Chinese menu is better.

Very good sashimi plate for dinner! Fresh salmon..tuna..mackerel..nicely presented. Shrimp dim…read moresum with delish sauce. A nice change from hea y Austrian food. Great beer selection..servers nice and chef checked on us. Will return.

The service is quick and the atmosphere feels like I am in Japan. The food was very delicious I had…read morea California Roll and an Alaska roll and they were the best sushi I have ever had. If you are in the area you need to try this.

Amazing food and taste, service and hospitality. Made our…read moreevening in Vienna even more fantastic. We will for sure go back. Extra info: They speak Dutch, Japanese and English and have very delicate menu for both tourist and locals. Cheap/fair prices compared to value. Highly recommended

TLDR: okay food (if it's 3 stars) and horrible service/attitude. Could get better food with quality…read moreservice for much better prices elsewhere. The food was a bit too salty, the service was slow, and the waitress needs to learn common sense. The waitress and cook spoke Korean and assumed I didn't know what they were talking about, so when I went to pay with card the waitress made a snide comment to the cook about how people don't even ask and try to pay with card. This, despite there being a sign that said they take card being near the table. She also continued to think I didn't speak Korean despite me saying that my friend and I would be paying separately in Korean to her (which she did not understand). The food took forever to come out and was far too salty for Korean style cooking (I ordered teriyaki chicken, a Japanese dish, but it was still far too salty). The miso soup was flavorful, but again contained way too much salt. The rice was sub par and didn't have the texture or flavor that good rice should have. The salad, which came with the teriyaki box, was alright. The only decent part was the avocado sushi that came with the meal, of which there were 6 decently sized pieces. Be warned, they have tap water but it'll cost you .50 extra (maybe it's for the glass that they need to clean?) Objectively, the food is worthy of an establishment with a 3.2 star rating at best. The service and the waitress's attitude, however, entirely ruined any enjoyment I may have gotten from the food alone.

Very good food. Reasonable prices, good service. The place…read moreisn't the most appealing but it was warm and everyone was kind. A bit too many "happy" people :-)

Excellent spot for Japanese food in Vienna. I have pretty high standards for donburi, and the Tori…read moreDon met them well. The chicken was very crispy. The house sake was pretty good. The waiter/cook (I'm pretty sure he was both) was very friendly and we got along well. The prices were quite favorable. All in all, I'm deeply satisfied and would be happy to return to Benkei any time I'm in Vienna.

We have gone to dinner at Benkei on three separate occasions during two trips to Vienna. They have…read morewowed us every single time! The first time we went, it was because they were across the street from our hotel. The owners are personable, informative, and entertaining, and the sushi was some of the best we have ever eaten, and we travel all over the world. First rate, fresh and we feel as though we're the only guests every time. Get them to choose the dishes for you; it's the perfect amount and absolutely delicious! Bravo!!