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-inspired teppanyaki and sushi restaurants with more than 100 nationwide Benihana, Haru Sushi, RA Sushi and Samurai restaurants. Additionally, 10 franchised Benihana restaurants are operating in the United States, Caribbean, and Central and South America.
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Benihana, the nation’s leading operator of Japanese-inspired Teppanyaki and Sushi Restaurants, has donated over $70,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as part of their long-standing commitment to helping children in need and their broader initiative to celebrate their Japanese heritage. Children’s Day is a Japanese national holiday celebrated annually on May 5. The day was established to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their…
Hunting for the perfect gift for friends, family, and coworkers? Don’t give them something they want; give them something they’ll CRAVE. A Benihana gift card grants a front row seat to Benihana’s famous one-of-a-kind dining experience! From date-night to entertaining holiday visitors, relax and leave the cooking to a Benihana master teppanyaki chef while catching up with family and friends. As a gift to you,…
To all my fellow fried rice fiends—oops, I mean friends—Benihana has declared September 20th National Fried Rice Day! To commemorate the new holiday, Benihana’s own, Chef Raymundo Mendez, will cook the signature dish for 42 consecutive hours in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record. The celebration kicks off Tuesday at Benihana’s flagship location in the John Hancock Center and culminates on Thursday, National…
At Benihana, high-quality rice isn’t just another side dish; it’s an important foundational element of every meal we serve. Benihana has been dishing the irresistible flavor of our famous fried rice to generations of guests for over half a century, serving roughly three million pounds of Benihana fried rice each year. Declaring National Fried Rice Day Fried rice is beloved throughout the globe and an…
It’s time to ditch the wine tasting and experience a sake and sushi course at Benihana. Bring coworkers, family and friends to explore (and sample!) the flavors and intricacies of some of the finest sushi and sake from around the globe at a Benihana Sushi & Sake class. Our talented sushi chefs will walk you through an interactive dining experience highlighting the study of sushi…
After years of anticipation, we’re proud to say Benihana has brought our iconic experience to a new home in the heart of West Boca. Benihana in the Boca Community: The new state-of-the-art location will bring the largest teppanyaki destination to Boca starting May 23 at 9918 Glades Road. To celebrate and honor the Boca community, Benihana will donate $10,000 to the Stoneman Douglas…
I recently celebrated 40 years working with Benihana and I’m honored to be back as the Executive Chef. If there’s one thing these past four decades have taught me it’s that our unique dining experience, consisting of equal parts performance art and excellent cuisine, allows us to build genuine connections with our customers. My view from behind the grill these past 40 years has allowed…
Benihana has been serving their legendary Mai Tai cocktail for over 40 years. Four decades of recipe perfection have made this tropical tiki-inspired cocktail into Benihana’s most popular and iconic signature cocktails to date. The Mai Tai unites the invigorating flavors of fresh pineapple and orange with the warmth and spice of both light and dark rum. Benihana’s signature Mai Tai mixture is created fresh…
This post is sponsored by Benihana. All opinions are my own. When I got invited back into my local Benihana in Santa Anita to learn about making sushi rolls and the difference between sashimi and nigiri from one of their seasoned professional sushi chefs (Andy), I was obviously beyond excited! I also felt honored, as I know that chefs in training have to put in…
For over 50 years, Benihana has been creating the irresistible flavor of our famous fried rice to food-lovers from all over the country. This year, we decided to give our more adventurous foodies a bolder twist on our most iconic dish. Benihana’s Spicy Chicken Rice is back by popular demand. And it’s here to stay. Starting out Strong: Much like our signature fried rice, our…