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Benihana - Dulles
Prepare for a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Listen as razor-sharp blades slice through tender steak and juicy chicken. Take in the aroma of sizzling shrimp, lobster and savory vegetables.
Or visit our sushi bar, where your sushi chef will prepare fresh nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls, all with the same flair that made Benihana a legend in Japanese cuisine.
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Or visit our sushi bar, where your sushi chef will prepare fresh nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls, all with the same flair that made Benihana a legend in Japanese cuisine.
70 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 70 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(41)
- special occasion(35)
- kid-friendly(34)
- fit for foodies(13)
- neighborhood gem(7)
- great for lunch(6)
Benihana - Dulles Reviews List
Review 1 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Birthday Fun
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A very nice place. Went for a birthday dinner of 4 people. The staff took a picture of our group and gave it to the birthday girl for free. The food is quite pricey, but the food is great. They don't do as good a show as they once did, (no more fire) but still fun. A great place for a special occasion."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 2 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Nice Dinner Spoiled
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"At the beginning of the dinner, I told them that I intended to use the $30 birthday coupon they sent me, and they nodded in acknowledgement. At the end of the dinner, they pointed at the fine print on the coupon, and told me that I had ordered the "wrong" entrée, so I couldn't use the coupon. This ended a nice little celebration on a sour note."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 3 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good solid tappan yaki dinner.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good solid tappan yaki dinner. Presenter / cook was very personable and service was attentive and fast. Sushi appetizer tasted like it had been made sometime earlier but still tasty. Lots of families and kids having birthday parties but not intrusive on those just out for dinner. Good experience overall."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not worth it!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was our first time to this restaurant and we did not know much about the quantity and what to order. So, we asked for help from the person taking our order. He basically read out the menu to us without explaining. I know english and could have read it myself. Also, we were a family of 3 (husband, wife, son). We ordered 2 items from the menu that said included steamed rice, soup, salad, green tea and a shrimp appetizer. We were made to order a fried rice, which we ended up doing. They served us 1 steamed rice instead of 2. We had to ask the waiter every few minutes to bring something. They did not even give us the tea that was included in the entree price. We had to ask for everything. Quantity was very small compared to the price."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As always is a good option
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good service, good food, great place for groups and special occasions"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 6 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always fun times & great for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Always fun times & great for a parent's night out."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2005
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Review 7 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love, love, love Benihana! I'm never disappointed in the staff, and the food is always delicious!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was great and the chef was very nice and entertaining. I'm definitely coming back!!! A must try!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I've been to a number of Hibachi-st
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to a number of Hibachi-style restaurants. Though our cook was pleasant and the servers kind, the show was not remotely impressive and relied more on the banging and clicking of spatulas than any real talent. Most of our party ordered combo meals that included a meat and shrimp. My father, who loves shrimp, paid just as much for his meal as we fir ours, yet his full meal (called Colossal Shrimp) had the same portion of shrimp as the portions of shrimp included in our combo meals. Thus, between the portion he received and the mediocre show, we were not impressed. Finally, the few servers were stretched thin, resulting in spotty service."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is a great restaurant with delicious food. We loved the show the cook put on. I would definitely recommend."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I took my girlfriend here
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took my girlfriend here for our anniversary. The staff was very nice, the show was excellent. My only compliant is that the lobster was under cooked."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 12 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were treated very well.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were treated very well. We had two small kids under 3 yrs. old and the staff was very accomodating to our needs. The food was great. They made sure that everyone's needs were met. The chefs were very entertaing as they did they routines, the kids were mezmerized. My daughter needed a gluten free dinner and they accomodated her very easily."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 13 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and experience. The birthday coupon which give you $30 off is awesome!"
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good as usual
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyed Benihana as usual with my kids. Our chef was great and the food was quite tasty!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 15 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Big disappointment
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Much to rowdy of a crowd at the table next to us - families all around but this table's conduct was obnoxious and using language inappropriate for the setting. Management did nothing. Food was ok quality wise but more expensive than comparable chains. The habaci chief was an amateur. Frankly not as good as Sakura on price, quality, or environment. Our waiter was very good."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
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Review 16 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not the worst...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our "chef", Fernando, was not the best at keeping the spinning utensils under control, but was friendly and made a good effort. If you are thinking, Hey! Fernando isn't Japanese.", you'd be right. There was nothing Japanese about any of it including the staff."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
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Review 17 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
really enjoyed this place,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"really enjoyed this place, my server was not so amazing at bringing drinks but the chef was fantastic and we wish we could only tip him."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 18 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and "entertainment"
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and "entertainment" was great. I would prefer for the servers to wait until all are done their main course before they clear the dishes/table for those that have already finished their meal. It makes the others feel rushed and uncomfortale and they wind up not finishing and enjoying their meal."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2007
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Review 19 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding food and service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding food and service. The chef needed a little more practice."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 20 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun teppanyaki restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun teppanyaki restaurant good for kids or groups - not an intimate setting. The place is large and was busy but got us in and seated on time and we never felt rushed. Would definitely consider it again if we're in the area."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food was very good at
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good at Benihana and this is not our first time coming to this restaurant. Our son who is eleven year old loves the food and insists that we go to Benihana. We usually sit in the table where the chef prepares the food in front of you but this time we chose to sit in the lounge. We happen to sit close to the prep table and was not happy about seeing the cooks eating as they were cooking. Since I work in the food industry, it was really gross for me to see the person cooking my food eating edamame and drinking as she was cooking. This is the basic discipline that the team members must follow while they cook and I was mad that I had to witness it."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 22 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyable dining experience!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I loved my experience at Benihana. The food and customer service were very good. I was pleasantly surprised to see the restaurant packed with diners on a weeknight. I will definitely patronize this restaurant again."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 23 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Entertaining to watch the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Entertaining to watch the cook, and the service was good."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 24 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went here for Valentine's
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went here for Valentine's Day and we have had great service in the past. The food was cooked in front of us and our zuchini and onions were burnt also our fried rice was burnt. The meats were far better than the other courses. The artistic work of the chefs were kept at a minimum, I think this was due to how busy this restaurant was on this popular day."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 25 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had high expectations for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had high expectations for this place from reading the reviews...chef entertainment, food (although quality good), waiter, and atmosphere were disappointing. We are a family of 5 and we prefer Sakura in Fair Lakes over Benihana."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 26 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loud children could not be tamed.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our Valentine's night dinner would have been so much more enjoyable had the young couple at our table chosen a different night to take their two very loud and hyperactive children out to dinner. It was even one of their birthdays and they were upset that it was so busy. Very hard to be amused or ignore them as one child ate off my plate -once-. Next time I'll decline that table and take chances on the next table."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 27 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Was seated right away...Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was seated right away...Service was great...There was a lot of people for a weekday."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not my favorite
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was not as I expected for the price paid. Sushi was just so so and grilled meats were not that remarkable. Service was ok."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 29 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a very enjoyable experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a very enjoyable experience for my mother's birthday. Would definitely recommend for groups of 5-10 people."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 30 for Benihana - Dulles
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I went for lunch with a friend....
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went for lunch with a friend.... we were still eating and our server came three times to ask us if we were done.
the restaurant was almost empty and there was no waiting line and we had just been sitting for 45 mins. also he came back and just places the check infront of us while we were still eating.... that it's very rude.. loved the food but horrible service."
the restaurant was almost empty and there was no waiting line and we had just been sitting for 45 mins. also he came back and just places the check infront of us while we were still eating.... that it's very rude.. loved the food but horrible service."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Benihana - Dulles
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic