Chef Pierre was amazing, very kind man! There was a kid at our table and he was super kind and…read moreplayful.

Loved the hibachi here! Portions are big, chef was interactive, staff was nice and restaurant was…read moreclean! Came with my office and we were sat along by request (and we were in a but if a hurry). We appreciated that they accomodated to our requests and exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious, and the lunch prices are prettt good! Dinner is quite expensive but every hibachi place is. Plenty of parking in the garage that is attached to the food hall. Easily accessible and you can shop at Dadeland after, how perfect!

Hey foodies! It's…read morelunchtime, and you know I had to find something good while I was in Florida! We stopped at Japan Inn for some hibachi, and let me tell you... it did not disappoint! We kicked things off with the miso soup, and it was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I could've had a bowl (or two) all by itself! let's not forget about the salad! And baby... you cannot eat that salad without drenching it in their ginger dressing. Chef's kiss! For our meals, we ordered the hibachi shrimp and steak with fried rice, and I went with the hibachi chicken with fried rice. One of my favorite parts about hibachi is the experience, and this chef had the entire table laughing from beginning to end. The food was great, but the entertainment made it even better. Because really... who doesn't love dinner and a show? To wash it all down, we ordered an Old Fashioned and a fruity sake cocktail (I wish I could remember the name because it was so good! ). The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly, the service was quick, and it wasn't crowded, which was definitely a plus. The prices were also very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Overall, if you're looking for delicious hibachi, great service, and a fun dining experience while you're in Florida, I'd definitely recommend giving Japan Inn a try! Food: 9.5/10 Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Entertainment: 10/10

Pretty average for hibachi, service was OK, our cook was friendly. Portions were fairly generous…read more Based on the number of celebrations happening throughout the restaurant during our meal, it's a common place to go for a birthday dinner. The fried gyoza/dumplings were probably the best part.

Went to Samurai and it was absolutely delicious. The service was precise, effortless, and…read morecompletely on point from beginning to end. Gene, our server, was exceptional. I still don't understand how she did it, but she handled a rather large group and remembered every single order with barely a note. Flawless. And Jaime, our chef, was hands down the best Hibachi chef I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. Every single person at the table agreed, best they've ever had. I wasn't even looking forward to hibachi because it's usually overly salty and predictable, but Jaime completely flipped that for me. His seasoning was perfect. Balanced, intentional, full of flavor without overpowering anything. Every bite was right. This wasn't just dinner. This is how it's supposed to be done.

So everyone is aware the reservations on the weekend are a load of trash!! Do not expect it to be…read moreyour standard arrival and they sit you because you reserved I arrived at 8:25 and my reservations were 8:30 I was sat down an hour later . I'm not sure what you reserve for here .. mind you I reserved over the phone and spoke to them lol

UPDATE: 8/20/26 Breonca and Jonny : you are both a class…read moreact. Your professionalism, amazing service and kindness is so appreciated that i definitely will come back because of you. Jonny you are a true asset to Benihana. Your attention and service is truly inspiring and appreciated! Breonca YOU MAKE THE BEST DRINKS! Wow you are amazing and your service and patience is incredible! Thank you and staff for making everything so extra SPECIAL and congratulations on being the professionals you are. You bring QUALITY SERVICE to this establishment! The ambiance is nice love the red cozy lights.

This was a complete breakdown of the dining experience--an absolute travesty for the Benihana brand…read moreand, frankly, embarrassing for a restaurant operating in Coral Gables. We arrived at 7:25 p.m. for a 7:30 reservation and were immediately told the wait would be another 20-30 minutes. Annoying, but we dine out enough to understand that restaurants get backed up, especially on a Saturday night. While waiting at the bar, however, it became obvious that something was very wrong. The surroundings were unkempt. Boxes were exposed around the bar, dirty glasses were piled on the counter, the bar itself was sticky, and the floors were filthy. Even more telling were the customers repeatedly getting up from their tables and coming to the bar trying to get drinks they had ordered 30+ minutes earlier. We watched at least three different people do this, all visibly frustrated. At that point, I started reading the reviews for this location. I wish I had done that before making the reservation. What we were witnessing clearly wasn't an isolated bad night. After we'd already waited 30 minutes, I asked what was causing the delay and was told that the "corporate system was overbooking the restaurant." If this were simply a technical glitch creating an unusually difficult night, I could have some sympathy. But reviews going back months describe many of the same problems. Meanwhile, tables weren't being turned. Dirty, empty tables sat uncleared while customers with reservations continued waiting. We were finally seated well over an hour after our reservation time, closer to 90 minutes after arriving. Once seated, things somehow got worse. The seats were literally taped together, the walls were dirty, and there was some sort of gross residue on my plate. Had I not been with five other people, I would have left. We ordered our food along with our drinks immediately, hoping to speed things up. It didn't matter. We waited nearly another hour for a chef to arrive at the table. Even water and lemonade took so long that, after about 30 minutes, we eventually got up ourselves to try to get our drinks. The table next to us told us they had been seated right away but waited 1 hour and 45 minutes for their chef. We repeatedly expressed our frustration to management, but instead of taking ownership of what was happening, the response felt defensive. The staff themselves seemed to be at the mercy of the conditions, and I genuinely felt bad for them. They were the ones absorbing the frustration of an entire restaurant full of unhappy customers while the operation around them appeared to be completely failing. And the cleanliness was unacceptable. The dining room was dirty, the bathrooms were inexplicably gross, and the overall condition of the restaurant was shocking. Then, around 10:45 p.m.--while our main course was still being cooked--I had to leave the table to retrieve my car because valet closed at 11:00. Had I not done so, I was told the car would be kept overnight and I would be charged $30. By the time I returned, it was after 11 p.m. Everyone in our party was exhausted. What should have been a fun Saturday-night dinner had turned into nearly four hours spent in one of the most depressing restaurant environments I can remember. I hope Benihana corporate is paying attention to the reviews of this location, because I will be contacting them directly. As someone who loves dining out and cares deeply about Coral Gables, I found the entire experience unacceptable. I also genuinely feel for the employees who have to work under these conditions and take the brunt of customers' understandable frustration. This was not a bad night caused by an overbooking glitch. The volume and consistency of similar reviews suggest a much deeper operational and managerial problem. DO NOT EAT HERE.

Great food, service, atmosphere, music... hidden gem in little Haiti... well worth the 5 minute…read moreUber from downtown Miami

The wine was delicious, the staff was amazing the food was uniquely surprising in a great way. The…read moreambiance is cozy bar like setting not intimate tables so prepare to share the experience luckily we were on our own. The reason I give it 4 stars is the location. The designated parking isn't clear and was full. We did get help and guidance to park in the empty lot next door but it was overgrown grass with trash not friendly to my outfit and no setting the tone. The trash and environment outside of the venue is distracting ... Im a native born and raised and knew what to anticipate but still it was disappointing. If you are willing to overlook that aspect, it is a unique experience and I would recommend you try it. I cant say enough good things about chef and his beautiful lady.

My husband and I often stop by for lunch while waiting for our elementary schooler to be dismissed…read morefrom school, and after several visits, we still haven't had a bad experience. The buffet is consistently well-stocked, with food being replenished promptly and kept fresh. The sushi bar offers a great variety of options, which is always a plus. One of my favorite parts of the meal is dessert. Pistachio ice cream is my all-time favorite flavor, and I'm always excited to see it as one of the three flavors offered. The lunch buffet is reasonably priced, the food is tasty, and the overall experience keeps us coming back. Definitely a reliable spot for a satisfying lunch!

This is one of the buffet restaurants I passed so many times and finally got to try with my…read morehusband. As you enter, you get greeted and get a table on the left side. You can get some hibachi which is on the back end behind the buffets. It didn't happen to us but there are signs warning you to be sure not to waste too much food or you will get charged for it. I can totally agree with that rule as I feel like wasting food on this earth should be a sin! Food was alright, not too fancy, but plenty of options. Hibachi have been my fave. I've been here twice already and will return when I'm very hungry.

best meal after a long day at the office!…read more Thank you Ivana for all the attention & reccomendations. Def coming back soon! :)

Came with my friends on a Friday night, very cute restaurant with nice staff. Tasty and sweet…read moredrinks but a bit pricey. $65 for all you can eat so come hungry. Delicious food and fast service and the dessert is fun because you get to roast your own marshmallow

Their Lunch menu for $15.95 is a steal! Food is always yummy. The executive lunch will have you in…read moreand out in 45 min. Great deal! Outside of the Executive lunch, like all Benihanas, the meal service will take at least 2 hours. Great views as it is ocean front. Parking is valet only.

UPDATE: Benihana responded publicly to this review asking me to "reach out" and let them know how…read morethey can improve. I had already done exactly that. I contacted Benihana directly on August 27, documented the experience in detail, requested my itemized receipt, and was told on August 31 that the matter had been forwarded for review and follow-up. Nearly three weeks later, I still had not received a substantive response or the requested receipt. It was definitely memorable. My 12-year-old son, who had been so excited to experience Benihana for his birthday, told me afterward that once was enough and he does not want to return. So yes, unfortunately, it was memorable. Just not in the way Benihana intended.

Delicious and fresh food ordered the orange chicken with rice!…read more Amazing! Great flavor and good quality!

Food lacked flavor, portions are big but unfortunately not good. Soup was edible but pad thai was…read moreflavorless.

If you're in Brickell and craving something warm, comforting, and full of flavor, the hibachi…read morenoodle soup with vegetables and tofu is a must-try. The broth is rich and savory, perfectly seasoned to bring out the umami in every spoonful. The noodles are tender with just the right bite, and the medley of fresh vegetables adds a vibrant crunch. The tofu is silky and soaks up the broth beautifully, making each bite deeply satisfying. It's a hearty, wholesome bowl that feels both indulgent and nourishing, perfect for a cozy lunch or a casual dinner in the heart of Miami. The manager was super accommodating. Will come back when I visiting Miami. Get my Asian noodle soup fix!

Ordered the chicken and steak hibachi. Plus:- food was…read moredelivered hot, and the rice was OK Minus:- no utensils, only vegetables were large pieces of onions and zucchini. Only ate a few pieces ofthe zucchini which were salty, the ginger sauce were salty, the steak and chicken were bland.