Benihana
Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
"Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp was great!"(13 Tips)
"... um hibachi de carne, frutos do mar (seafood), e vendo tudo sendo preparado na sua frente..."(13 Tips)
"Try the White Peach Sake Sangria - As good as it sounds."(3 Tips)
"Chicken Fried Rice!! Also, get a Rocky's Choice & Surf Side......"(2 Tips)
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The best fried rice EVER! If you're in the mood to indulge, order two...someone at your table will want more. Good for large groups.
Baron ParsonsOctober 19, 2013Good food ceratain chefs are funny especially romeo but they charge extra for certain things and it does not say it on the menu but overall 2 thumbs up plus I loved the garlic butter gotta have it
LOVE Benihana! Lunch is very affordable (max around $16) for lunch sets that includes soup, veggie fried rice, and veggies💜dinner usually end up 30-40/person and doesn't come with the fried rice.
Elizabeth BursteinJanuary 2, 2018Came on new years - packed. Def plan extra time after your rez. The meal was delicious but they no longer include ice cream :( the deluxe treat but Brady had the Benihana Special / hibachi supreme
ᴡ YoungNovember 5, 2016It will much more fun if you come here with a bunch of friends. But still will be a blast to go on a date. The chefs are all friendly and the food are delicious.
Kymberli Carter-WhiteApril 11, 2015I took a group here for lunch! It was very good. Service was slow, but we still enjoyed our food which made up for our visit overall.
Cooper SmithFebruary 25, 2015The Blue Ocean Punch Bowl is a delightful mix of sake, rum, and 🍍 vodka. Its the Moraine Lake of cocktails.
Andrew COctober 17, 2017It's a chain, so come here with the same expectations as other locations!! The staff here seemed to hate their jobs, oy but all of the food/drinks were on point and everything was generally great÷
Jd SanchezMarch 23, 2013Although it's not on the menu together, you can order the spicy chicken and filet mignon as a lunch combo, and I recommend you do so. Ask for extra rice, however.
Kristina KorhonenJanuary 8, 2019Delicious, crowded, fun atmosphere but you leave the restaurant stinking of food!
Michelle WendyDecember 15, 2012Join the Chef's Table, a mailing list. You get a $30 voucher to use on your meal on/around your birthday. Go crazy ordering and don't neglect to bring friends/a loved one along to enjoy the meal w/!- Elizabeth BursteinOctober 13, 2019Loved the filet mignon but not as much lobster. Good coconut cocktail!
- Lisa DOctober 2, 2013Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp was great! Spicy tuna roll was just ok. White Peach Sangria was AMAZING!!!
Sarah KimDecember 20, 2019Their restaurant and hibachi is great but their happy hour is even better!
Sonia PatriceMay 25, 2013The food was awesome. The chef "Tu" was quite entertaining and the staff were so helpful.. They even printed out a pic of us for my bday.- Order th Chicken & Vegetable Fried Rice. Add the Mustard Sauce for extra greatness!!
ImSo_BrooklynApril 16, 2015Hibachi is always awesome. Cool for groups, it's family friendly. Go early, it's pretty packed during happy hour.
Nunya BizzJune 15, 2015Benihana is not a place for smaller groups they will put you at a table with other people even if you reserve a table for yourself and the people you're with. Make sure you have at least 8 to10 people
AlainMarch 29, 2019This really has become a place for bridge people to celebrate a special occasion. And be prepared to wash and dry clean *ALL* your clothes after dining here.- Michelle WendyDecember 15, 2012Free ice cream for a special occasion celebration (bf's bday & new friends' engagement). They'll sing Happy Birthday in English and Japanese. Then get a photo taken of your group, comes frame & all.
- Ask for the special sauce (garlic butter & teriyaki sauce)- it's extra $ but it's worth it!!!
Jimmy JoustraFebruary 22, 2015Incredible day with my friends in from Pittsburgh! Our chef was entertaining, and the food was incredible. Fun atmosphere and great food. For fun! Even for New Yorkers...
Atreyu OcampoAugust 28, 2010Honestly i love the food and the atmosphere here, and some cooks are better at the show than others but still an awesome place to go, btw try the fried green tea ice cream, fucking amazing
Ryan BruceNovember 18, 2013Great food! Amazing service always a good time. Go on an empty stomach and prepare to eat a ton of food!
F-Factor NutritionAugust 6, 2012For something lite that's still fun to watch, go for the Garden Delight. Skip the rice if you want to be really skinny. In the mood for more protein? Shrimp Skewer appetizer should do the trick.- Chicken Fried Rice!! Also, get a Rocky's Choice & Surf Side... Great to split w/ 2 people.
Jeff ChaMarch 8, 2015A zoo. Tourist joint but if you can take over a grill, always a hit with the kids.
Jeff GonickApril 30, 2014They don't have surf and turf, but the boogie board and rollerblades is legit (shrimp and chicken)
Jaclyn LamOctober 30, 2014Hibachi is a fun experience and they are great food entertainers as well as cooks
Kiyoko NagaiApril 23, 2013Our server came back and suprised that we didn't tip her well... She was MIA for good 40min while our group's drinks were gone... What a nerve!
Charles DodsonOctober 4, 2014Longest wait ever. We had a 830 reservation, it's 9:12 and we're still waiting. I want my shrimpies.
Rommy TakahashiSeptember 2, 2013Baby Blue Ocean was delicious and the food was perfect!!! I loved this place!
P. D.March 6, 2022For a kid’s birthday, it’s pure joy. The show is fun, but don't expect anything mind-blowing on the food front. The many sauces help.
Instead of waiting for hibachi tables, sit outside or in the renovated lounge. Zero wait and same amazing hibachi!
Ask for special sauce. You won't regret it. (Seriously!!)
Hibachi is fun and entertaining for people who've never seen it before
Make a reservation. Get the fried rice. Skip the sushi.
Emilie FuttermanNovember 21, 2015Good for birthdays - but you're going to drive everyone else nuts if you make them sing to you.
Harumi UJuly 4, 2015Good for fun night out. For equivalent food or service you get for similar price range, go elsewhere
Kevin CahillApril 1, 2013Wasn't here before the renovations, but the place is pretty nice now. Though, the chefs hats have shrimp tails in them.
Sign up for their birthday club. Free dinner Monday thru Thursday for up to $30!
@AriannaVarellaSeptember 29, 2010This place is so hood! Perfect to bring a group of friends for a crazy good time. The drinks are ridiculous- health freaks beware.
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At Benihana, it's not just a meal, it's an experience. Enjoy teppanyaki favorites like Hibachi Steak, Chicken and Shrimp, as well as sushi and sashimi. Become a member of the Chef's Table! http://www.benihana.com/thechefstable.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:30 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 581-0930
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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