Benihana Inc.

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17 years ago

Knife-wielding chefs put on a show at this communal Japanese grill. – In Short Benihana started out as a tiny four-table restaurant in New York City's theater district before becoming an international chain. Diners sit around large tables where chefs ostentatiously chop, slice, stir-fry and grill. Entree options are simple--shrimp, chicken, steak and scallops--and preparation is uniform. Every entree comes with a similar stock of sides: rice, onion soup, shrimp appetizer, iceberg lettuce drizzled with dressing, sauteed veget... read more

becky19 

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17 years ago

Going downhill...... – I used to love going to Benihana (and other Hibachi places), and have been to the ones in Idianapolis, Las Vegas, Novi, and Troy. A trend that I've notived over the last several years is Benihana is going downhill overall. On our most recent visit to the one in Troy, our chef wasn't very entertaining, either in conversation (very little except to confirm orders, though I have enjoyed chefs before that made up for not much conversation with some nice flair) or of flair (and I've also enjoyed younger che... read more

natlibaby 

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18 years ago

LOVE THE FOOD~ – I love the food at this place!! The ginger salad dressing you get with the house salad is unvbelievable!! The portions are very big, so plan on bringing some home. I always get the chicken but the steak isnt that bad. I would suggest the brown fried rice over the white- its just fun to watch them make it and it is very tasty!! Tbhe prices are a little pricey compared to other Japenese restaurants but it is entertaining to watch them cook in front of you. Only problem is sometimes I would like not to sit with... read more

ellelevine 

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18 years ago

Fun and delicious! – Such a great place to go with friends or kids. The food is seriously delicious, and it's fun to watch the chefs chop, flip, and grill your food. It keeps kids occupied. The only downside is that it's a little noisy and bright, but the overall feel is festive and fun, and you'll come away full and satisfied. 

ouphikap21 

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20 years ago

Good – Food was good, service was good, portions were HUGE, prices are a little higher than other Japanese restaurants that I have been to. Unfortunately I did not try the sushi. 

rj419 

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22 years ago

Entertaining, but not the best value – I dine at Japanese restaurants quite frequently, so when I heard that the Benihana chain was coming to Troy, I was excited. The food I thought had wonderful portions, I've never seen fresh shrimp so large before, so I was impressed. However, I was dissappointed with the sushi because it seemed too commercialized, which comes with the territory of being a chain restaurant. I would recommend going on Monday-Thursday, because the restaurant is less crowded, so you have the chance of eating... read more

CCTypeS 

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22 years ago

Not as good as I thought – They have decent food and if you notice that no matter what you order in the menu they going to cook the samething for everyone in the table. (Got the cheapest dish if you want to go) Yes, is very entertaining look the cook caught shrimp tails in his hat and pocket. Also, I feel very uncomfortable by middle of people I don't even know.