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Benihana - Encino
Prepare for a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well as your taste buds. Listen as razor-sharp blades slice and dice through tender steak and juicy chicken. Take in the aroma as savory vegetables, shrimp and lobster sizzle before your eyes.
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171 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 171 reviews
5 stars
(81)
4 stars
(58)
3 stars
(24)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(119)
- good for groups(108)
- kid-friendly(80)
- fit for foodies(36)
- great for lunch(29)
- neighborhood gem(24)
Benihana - Encino Reviews List
Review 1 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun for celebrations
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went there for birthday dinner on a weekday evening and had a great night. The staff was very friendly and helpful, even helped cut and serve the birthday cake my friend brought. Cozy, relaxed atmosphere."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 2 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth the wait
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been excited about going to Benihana for a while and it was definitely worth the wait. Going with a good group of friends made the experience even more entertaining."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 3 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"TOO MUCH UPSELLING. Felt we were being pushed out at the end. Don't like the check being taken off the table after we've paid and signed and tipped, but before we have left. Tuna was the only good thing. All the sides were too oily or tasteless."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 4 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday Discount Beware
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Make sure to read the fine print if you go with your $30 birthday coupon. You can use it except for Mon through Thurs. Since my work hours don't permit me to go to Benihana's during coupon days, we didn't get any discount. Because I always order the Hibachi Supreme it comes with an ice cream so no free ice cream either."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I hate waiting
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"You shouldn't have to wait 40 minutes for a table if you made a reservation. Hostesses seemed unapologetic. Chef was fun, kids loved both the preparing of the food and the taste of the food. They did make my 8 year old's day by bringing an ice cream sundae with a rendition of "Happy Birthday" in English and Japanese. Taking a photo and printing it out in a frame for a keepsake was a nice touch. Once seated, staff was very accommodating. But that doesn't excuse poor management."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it. Take me back!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I took my mom here for Mother's Day. My mom and I don't see eye to eye on much, but we found something to agree on at Benihana! The people sitting at our table were all friendly, the chef- his name was Aki- was talented, charming, and could really work a crowd. From what I saw, all the chefs were like that. The waitress was great too, she stayed on top of everything, and was also charming with a great personality and sense of humor. I just really, really enjoyed myself, and it took a lot of the pressure off ME to make sure my mom had a good mother's day. I'm glad I went to Benihana."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great as Always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is at least our 10th time to Benihana's and our 3rd time at this location. The food as well as the show performed by the chef were amazing as always.Our 5 year old daughter was blown away by the tricks the chef does with the food. They also make "kid chopsticks" which are chopsticks bound together with a rubber band so that kids can use their sticks without a struggle. The wait staff was on point and attentive without hounding you. The prices are a bit high but considering you are getting a show with your meal it is worth it. Be prepared to spend some time there as our dinner lasted about 2 1/2 hours although we were all amazed it was that long as time flew by with the entertaining show Great for a special occasion with a large group"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service left a lot to be desired. When my group was seated, the group in front of us was still eating. We saw this group order desert, pay their bill. We then saw the table cleaned and a new group seated. This second group actually had their food prepared before ours even though we were seated and placed our order before them. When we noted this to our server the order numbers were checked but no apology was made even though we were told we were correct."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 9 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good Times with Wife & Friends....
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ask for Chef Joe at Benihanas in Encino is a definite recommend for any special occasion, get together, or date night! Good Food, Good Service, Good Time! (Pricey $$$)"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Needs Improvement
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to Benihana's several times and this is the second time that I have received very poor and very slow service. Even with reservations it took at least another 20 minutes to be seated. After being seated it took another 20 minutes for the waitress to show up. She didn't know anything about the items on the menu even though I have seen her work there for years. Why you can't get a lunch item in dinner version is beyond me. I like Benihana's, but it is really a hit or miss with the service."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 11 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is always good and the chef's very entertaining."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 12 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Meet New Friends
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A great place to go to meet new people and make new friends, have done this as a result of several visits over the years.
I had the Spicy Seafood Diablo, I have had this only a couple times over the last year and each prior experience was very good.
I was distracted talking to the people at the Table, so I did not watch it being made to know if I am mistaken or not, but that was the impression I was left with that it has changed."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 13 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Once again, great for a special
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Once again, great for a special occasion birthday dinner. They are consistently good - food, service and entertainment. A must for our kids who want to come here on their birthdays, again and again. Bravo, Benihana!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 14 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice place with a lot of energy.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice place with a lot of energy. It is a fun night out if you enjoy watching your food grilled. The cooks try to make a show out of it. Order the shrimp and fillet minion."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 15 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wait staff was excellent and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wait staff was excellent and friendly. Did all they could to make our visit special."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 16 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not what I expected
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Because Benihana is so popular I expected the quality of the food to be fairly high. What I received was cubed steak and chicken served lukewarm and quite dry. The presentation was not up to par to most Japanese restaurants I've visited which were less expensive. My dish was not cheap ($36). I don't know about lunch, but for dinner I will not return."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2012
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Review 17 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I think if it were more affordable,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I think if it were more affordable, more people would come. It's definitely a special occasion place for me simply for this reason. Otherwise, I always have a great experience here."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 18 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Oscar our Chef was AMAZING.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Oscar our Chef was AMAZING. After years of dining at Benihana's, our visit in February was extremely disappointing to say the least. Was so glad to have an experienced Chef cook for us. The show was fun and Oscar was a blast. Found out we could request him next time. Can't wait."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 19 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was great except
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was great except my husband, Irving Charles, did not get his birthday $30 gift on his email like he did last year."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
been there many times, food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"been there many times, food was good. Did not care for the salad. Several small children there crying, not good. I love kids, just think perhaps not at a restrauant at night. We usually go there for birthdays, etc. and it is fun. Service is good."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 21 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a favorite! Never disappoint
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a favorite! Never disappointed!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Took long to be seated even
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took long to be seated even with reservation."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 23 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is fair...our waiter
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is fair...our waiter was trying hard. He was new. He was good."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 24 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and ambiance was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and ambiance was great the only problem I had was that I believe that the tip should fit the service given we ordered appetizers and the hostess forgot to place order and charged us full price for the appetizers because the order was placed after happy hour. I believe that we the customers should be the ones to dictate how much is left for tip. The chef was great and very funny."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 25 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never disappointed with their
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Never disappointed with their steaks! Par excellence"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 26 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved everything about it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved everything about it! Food, Fun and Entertainment all wrapped up in one. The different flavors of lemonade was fun, but could be improved if it was fresh lemonade."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 27 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've been with both children
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been with both children and adults, and I have to say its way more fun going with a kids! My husband and I took our 5 year old and were seated with another family with their two kids around the same age. By the way our table was reacting to the chef I noticed other tables (full of adults) looking over their own chefs shoulder to see what ours was doing. And the food is amazing so it is worth the price b/c your getting a show with dinner."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had an excellent meal! Chef
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had an excellent meal! Chef and all the staff were all friendly! Will come again!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everyone gets meal same time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything is fine. The only issue I have is that food is not served to everyone at same time. It was awkward for me being the first one served. I did not want my twin lobster tails to get dry and cold. I started to eat them even before my husband was served his meal. I understand the difficulty in timing of the cooking.
Perhaps their should be two chefs at on table to move it along for quicker service to the family."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, hot spot
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Review 30 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always entertaining & great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always entertaining & great food."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As usually the food was great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As usually the food was great. We were a party of 5 and shared with a party of 3. One couple got the steak (filet mignon and chicken) with chicken fried rice and it was more than enough food for 2.Our chef Enrique was wonderful and funny. It was my birthday and they did the song and ice cream with candle and the picture. The only thing that was a drag, is we had a 6:30PM reservation, got there 10 minutes early and was seated about 7PM. This seems to be the case every time we go, even on weekdays. They apologized for running late."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 32 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food and show, great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and show, great for a date."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
what happened to customer service?
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"the 2 girls at the front(hostess) were extremely rude. full of attitude, did not want to help us and we were a large party (11), you don't want to lose that kind of business"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love coming here for birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love coming here for birthday celebrations with my husband. if you join their frequent diners club, they will send you a certificate for $30 towards your birthday dinner. I love their chicken, steak and lobster, and the fried rice is delicious, and it's always fun to watch the chefs entertain you while they cook your food."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 35 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great place to celebrate or
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to celebrate or take a group. Food is consistent and you get plenty of it for the food. Plus there is entertainment."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2000
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
For the average diner this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"For the average diner this spot may be a little on the pricey side, but it is well worth it, especially if you are celebrating a special occasion or have never experienced this type of dining. You definitely receive enough food to justify the cost and if you join "The Chef's Table" the birthday coupon that they send you is very generous! We took my mother-in-law here to celebrate her 85th birthday as she had never been to a Benihana's before, so it was a very memorable birthday dinner for her and the photo that they gave us to commemorative this dinner was great!!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2003
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 37 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food and show. Too
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Food and show.
Too noisy to have a conversation."
Too noisy to have a conversation."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 38 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cook was not entertaining
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cook was not entertaining ..did not attempt to entertain the guests at our table."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 39 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fun, but I don't like being
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun, but I don't like being full by the time the main course comes."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
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Review 40 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Juan, he made our night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love Juan, he made our night fantastic and the food was so good."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 41 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Always waiting!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had an 8 pm reservation, wasn't seated until 8:45! Food and ambiance is always good, but if you have somewhere to go after eating here make sure to give ample time beforehand. Everytime I eat at this encino restaurant, I'm always waiting 30-45 min after my reservation!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
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Review 42 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome place to Dine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"A great experience! Have told many friends and people about Benihana of Encino !like to book in advance for June 8, 2013. Dinner! And Mother's Day in May now please. For for six!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 43 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fun place/great energy/just fun :)Great service/"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 44 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Made my birthday extra special..
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Made my birthday extra special.. Thank u so much!!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 45 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cook must have been new.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cook must have been new. He made a big deal about seperating the meat from the vegetables(one of the party does not eat beef,chicken, pork or turkey..only fish). He made a comment about that person not being able to have vegetables as he had to cook the chicken next to them. Someone in the party said no...that person paid for vegetables, so they should get them... he finally cooked only the veges for that person... put them on the plate ... then did the rest...first ones cold before person got food. He cooked the food good...just slow...2 hours. We have been there before....always was wonderful."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 46 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our server Anthony Zarate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server Anthony Zarate was just wonderful. We love coming to your facility and enjoy the ambiance. This is was a great place to come and celebrate my fiance and my birthday along with family and friends. Thank you again for a wonderful experience! We look forward to returning soon!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 47 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome chefs, good food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome chefs, good food, and worth every penny!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 48 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Been several times. This
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been several times. This was for my young son's birthday. Restauarant easily accomodated a last-minute change in size of party and reservation time. Always a solid experience. Kids enjoy it. Food is reliable. Waitress was hard to understand. Chef did a fine performance."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 49 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Putting little kids right
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Putting little kids right in front of the entrance to the kitchen is a recipe for disaster. The grandchildren loved it - the servers really didn't. The place is too busy and too crowded for anything more than a kid fest on Sunday nights."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 50 for Benihana - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's always an experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's always an experience dining at Benihana. Family's favorite place and the food is always good. Great place."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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