Restaurant
16226 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436
Today: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
At Benihana, we create unforgettable Japanese dining experiences with teppanyaki-style cooking right at your table. Since 1964, our chefs have served fresh, flavorful steak, seafood, and vegetables with entertaining flair. With locations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Benihana is perfect for family dinners, date nights, and celebrations. Enjoy a meal that’s both delicious and entertaining.
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out of 5 starsMy Review by wests1250208796 on 7/11/2015 via Citysearch
I've been to this location a few times. Each time it's been very busy. Staff is decent but they tend to be too overwhelmed. Several of the chefs are decent however, the last one we had seemed to pay more attention to familiar customers at…
No! to Benihana-Encino by cheerychums on 6/15/2010 via Citysearch
I celebrated my birthday with a large group of my friends and family this past weekend at Benihana in Encino. I left there very unhappy and unsatisfied. All meals come with rice, mind you I ordered one of the most expensive entrees in…
All the food taste the same by Edwin D on 7/1/2008 via Insider Pages
Why does their food taste the same? Steak, chicken, veggies all had that teriyaki taste... bland. Is it becasue they are cooke don the same platform? The chefs are creative especially to my kids but that is the thrill of this place.
Benihana by Diana R on 3/27/2008 via Insider Pages
Benihana is one of the best places to go to for an authentic japanese dinner. The restauraunt provides every table with personal entertainment which comes in the form of a chef making your food on a table in front of your very eyes. The…
good for tourist by northmann on 12/27/2007 via Citysearch
I went to the Benihana (Encino). I was really shocked and disappointed. soup was salty, steak was salty, \r poor performance. Our chef was horrible!!!!!!!!!!!! \r \r This place is good for a tourist.
Fun, entertaining, and great food by fishdo42 on 11/20/2006 via Citysearch
The food is excellent. The chef's are always entertaining and very talented. Group seating makes for an enjoyable evening.
We love their fried rice! by quinnfamily on 8/2/2006 via Citysearch
We took my daughter for her birthday there in June and Travis Barker (of Blink 182) was on his way in with a friend. He let us take a picture with him. He was really cool! Anyway, we love their all their dishes, but especially the fried…
benihana by markandmarianne on 7/31/2004 via Citysearch
the place is way overpriced for the small amount of food you get. the chef was awful. no personality from anyone on staff. waited forever for drinks and refills. not kid friendly. shrimp had a great taste and steak wasnt bad. soup was also…
What Happened to Benihana? by Tezozomoc on 12/1/2002 via Citysearch
I went to the Encino Benihana because it was the original and it had been a while. I frequent many Tepann restuarants. I was shocked. The service was horrible! Our chef did not perform a single trick and it seemed we were being rushed out…
Food, Fun, Family... Fantastic! by Greatroll on 10/18/2002 via Citysearch
This restaurant was here when I was a young child, and that was a long time ago. I loved it then, and I still do today! They put on one of the best food preparation shows in the business, and the quality of that food, while not the…
Yummy but $$$ by MTeisan on 6/5/2002 via Citysearch
I loveeeeeeeee the food, however, it is way to over priced!! Also, I suggest you make reservations if you have a party larger than two.
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