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Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

4.5

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Relaxed, simple and inviting, Benkay is a Japanese restaurant that is sure to delight you whether you are a sushi connoisseur, or simply looking to try something new. Artistic, fresh, delicate and delicious are just a few of the words that come to mind when you first lay eyes on the beautiful plates of sushi and sashimi set before you. Apart from its mind-boggling selection of sushi and sashimi, the menu also features a variety of soups, salads, tempura, teriyaki and noodle dishes for a heartier meal. 

Location details

16 Middle St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Ci Ci 
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4 days ago
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Heather Berube 
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2 weeks ago
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Nicolas Williams 
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3 weeks ago

A great low key place! Amazing food and no reservations required. 

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Breanne Pelletier 
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3 weeks ago

Ordered thru GrubHub. Delivery was fine but the sushi? Disgusting! Warm, even though it only took the driver 7 minutes to deliver. The salmon was crunchy in places; I think it might have been scales? Just a guess, but why else would salmon be crunchy? I asked for the rolls to be cut into 8 pieces each and they were in the standard 6. Smelled very fishy! I know it's fish, but good sushi does not smell this strongly. I couldn't finish it! 🤢 Also, I ordered a bottled water and the website said it would be Perrier. I got a bott... read more

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Xandra Bateman 
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a month ago

the tunabasco "special" (that has been a special for a while) was so drowned in mayo that nothing else was recognizable in the dish. just a bowl of mayo. if the mayo was on the side or very lightly dressing the avocado and tuna, it would have been pleasant. the raw fish I had didn't have much flavor which made me think it was frozen but hey times are hard. the rest of my family enjoyed everything. I the restaurant was pretty empty which made me feel conspicuous being stared at by the staff right in front of the sushi counter... read more

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How is Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar rated?

Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar has a 4.5 star rating with 694 reviews. 

When is Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar open?

Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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