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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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…
Every day tourists from all over the world journey to the illustrious Las Vegas with the promise of experiencing fabulous food and dazzling shows. The same can be said for our guests at Benihana. Our iconic cuisine and entertainment are all a part of the Benihana experience. That’s why we’ve designed a sushi roll that that captures this very spirit. The Las Vegas Sushi roll…
At Benihana, our goal is to provide a delicious and memorable dining experience for every one of our guests. Those who visit are well aware of the dishes crafted by our talented teppanyaki chefs, but it is the care and attention we put into creating our signature cocktails that also leaves a lasting impression. One of our newest and most popular signature cocktails is the…
At Benihana, we pride ourselves on being a destination for celebrations small and large. That’s why we are always introducing new handcrafted cocktails specifically designed for celebrating, like our festive Cranberry Mojito. This holiday-inspired cocktail is made with only top-shelf ingredients and infused with a combination of fresh cranberries, mint, cinnamon and the spice of ginger. Shaken, not stirred: The indulgence is only part of…
At Benihana, we go through rigorous training to make standing behind a 500-degree grill and flipping forks and spatulas in perfect rhythm look easy. While mastering these tricks is no small feat, it definitely is a lot of fun. That’s why we created a unique program that allows our guests to have just as much fun as we do. The Be the Chef program at…
At Benihana, we are all about creating great memories for our guests, and that includes the kids! That’s why we developed our exclusive Kabuki Kids program, which is designed to celebrate our younger guests and encourage their love of high-quality food. Just like The Chef’s Table program for adults, kids who sign up for Kabuki Kids will receive a special birthday gift. Each child is entitled to a free…
After 10 years, we’re proud to say Benihana is back in the Windy City. Located at the base of the John Hancock Center in the heart of a city known for its incredible food scene, this location is the perfect spot for both Chicagoans and visitors alike to get the full Benihana experience. At Benihana, we pride ourselves on giving our guests not only the…