Benihana Restaurant In Encino, California
Benihana, located in Encino, is more than just a restaurant, it is a true dining experience. This Japanese restaurant serves excellent food at a fair price, and with a great ambiance.
Benihana specializes in the Japanese cooking style of teppanyaki. This literally means the food is cooked on a metal plate. In Benihana’s case, the metal plate becomes a stage of sorts for chefs to grill, broil, and pan fry the food they serve right in front of their guests. The chefs are trained to make this both entertaining and interactive.
While Benihana’s is a chain restaurant, headquartered in Florida, it does a great job in making each location feel unique. Benihana’s mission is to provide delicious food and theatrics. Customers, even Encino dentists like me, love watching their chef fling a shrimp into patron’s mouths.
Benihana’s also understands the importance of using the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Their dishes feature fresh produce, high quality meats and seafood, and unique flavors.
Benihana Encino Menu
Benihana’s menu will be sure to excite nearly everyone. It specializes in mouthwatering Japanese steaks, grilled chicken, and shrimp and other seafood. Benihana’s also features trained sushi chefs that can prepare award winning sashimi and sushi.
Even those with gluten sensitivities will find Benihana’s menu very friendly. They offer many gluten free options such as their famous Hibachi steak and teppanyaki vegetables.
Another thing Benihana’s is known for is their hot sake. But, if hot sake is not your thing, they offer many other specialty drinks, a cold sake, and artisanal beers.
Benihana Encino History
The Benihana in Encino has a prime location. So much so, many television shows and movies have actually used it to film scenes. It is also a hot spot for celebrities to visit. Next time you watch 40-Year-Old Virgin or The Office, look for Encino’s very own Benihana’s.
Interestingly, Benihana in Encino has been created from a Japanese farmhouse that was dismantled, sent from Japan, and rebuilt right in the San Fernando Valley. This adds to the authentic ambiance and interest of the location.
Benihana’s features many specials and even price fix menus. They also offer wonderful kids meals and even a kid’s club. Not many restaurants can be a great place to bring a date and your whole family, but Benihana’s is perfect on both fronts.
Be sure to sign up for Benihana’s birthday club. They will send you a $30 gift certificate that can be used during your birthday month. The fine print does say you are required to purchase an adult entrée in order to use the coupon. Check out their website to join the birthday club or fill out a card during your next visit.
Benihana Encino Reviews
Reviews for Benihana’s in Encino are overwhelmingly positive. Just like they are for the Laemmle Theater in Encino. The only major complaint is reviewers felt the restaurant seemed very busy at times.
The Encino location of Benihana’s features valet parking. Located at 16226 Ventura Boulevard. Call them at (818) 788-7121 or visit their website for reservations. It can get quite crowded, especially at prime dining times so a reservation is definitely recommended. They are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
