Have you ever felt the warmth of an onion volcano? Have you heard a master chef in perfect rhythm? Have you ever tasted waves of flavor from our Blue Ocean Punch or seen fried rice that shows plenty of heart? Have you ever taken in the full symphony of scents rising from a 500-degree grill? Sense a crave at Benihana.
More than fifty years ago, BENIHANA® founder Rocky Aoki set out to bring authentic Japanese cuisine to America and offer guests something out of the ordinary: cuisine with an entertaining flair. His vision was clear and the first of its kind. He wanted the food prepared right at the table, “teppan-yaki” style, with theatrical effects performed by highly trained chefs. Starting as a small, four-table restaurant on New York’s West 56th Street in 1964, BENIHANA® quickly paved the way for mainstream Japanese food in America. Today, Benihana Inc. is the nation’s leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants with 96 restaurants nationwide, including 64 Benihana restaurants, six Haru Sushi restaurants and 28 RA Sushi restaurants. In addition, 14 franchised Benihana restaurants are operating in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Benihana’s Craveable Cuts
Live Your Dream for a Day and Be the Chef at Benihana
Benihana’s Most Craved Sushi Roll
Be the Chef: Theatrical Teppanyaki at Benihana
Benihana’s Most Craved Chef Tricks
At Benihana, there’s nothing our chefs enjoy more than the sizzle of a perfectly cut steak meeting one of our teppanyaki grills. But before we indulge our guests to that undeniable sound, our meat has gone on an extensive journey to ensure every cut we offer meets Benihana’s high-quality standards. Whether sourcing chicken breast for our popular Rocky’s Choice or filet mignon for our Emperor’s…
Most people have dined at Benihana at some point in their lives – if not for the awesome food, then for the entertainment. On multiple occasions, I have sat around the teppanyaki table with friends and conversed about how fun it must be to flip eggs into your hat, light food on fire, and create delicious food for a living. It turns out, Benihana lets…
At Benihana, our guests love sushi and our Chili Sushi Roll has become one of the most craved items on our sushi menu. This fresh and flavorful roll combines crab, cream cheese and seaweed tempura in a spicy chili sauce, topped with spicy crab and shrimp.
When Benihana approached me about collaborating, it was an instant “yes.” The teppanyaki-style restaurant is an equally delicious and entertaining dining experience. I recently went to the Benihana in Lombard to experience their “Be the Chef” program. How could I resist the opportunity to learn how to make an onion volcano?! I loved the Be the Chef program, and the food was seriously good (I…
At Benihana, it’s not just a meal, it’s an experience and our world-famous Benihana chefs spend six weeks mastering the tricks and showmanship skills that guests love.
Benihana is known for quite an array of offerings. Flavorful fare, fresh sushi, colorful cocktails and an entertaining show by our world-famous teppanyaki chefs. However, perhaps just as memorable as the dinner, drinks and delight are our signature dipping sauces and dressings. At Benihana, we pride ourselves on bringing the highest flavor possible to every dish, and that’s why we create all our sauces daily…
When guests walk into Benihana with family or friends, they already know they are in for both a delicious dinner and an entertaining show. From tossing shrimp tails to creating fried rice that shows plenty of heart, our chefs are trained to not only grill up craveable fare, but to also wow guests with signature tricks behind the flaming grill. When our teppanyaki chefs are…
At Benihana, our most craved specialty cocktail combines Malibu Rum, New Amsterdam Pineapple Vodka, sake, blue curacao and tropical fruit juices for a delicious concoction that has waves of flavor.
Different kinds of sake are not only characterized by their unique body and flavor notes but also how they pair with specific types of sushi. At Benihana, we’re proud to offer our guests a variety of sakes to complement their favorite sushi rolls. Do you have a preferred sake but don’t know which Benihana dish to order along with it? Or, are you a Benihana…
At Benihana, our sushi menu has quickly become a favorite among guests, whether they’re enjoying it for a romantic dinner or ordering a variety of rolls with friends. However, very few of our guests know the background about the Japanese staple that transformed the American palate and the way we view Japanese cuisine. There’s a lot people don’t know about sushi beyond how tasty it…