I used to love going to Benihana (and other Hibachi places), and have been to the ones in Idianapolis, Las Vegas, Novi, and Troy. A trend that I've notived over the last several years is Benihana is going downhill overall. \r
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On our most recent visit to the one in Troy, our chef wasn't very entertaining, either in conversation (very little except to confirm orders, though I have enjoyed chefs before that made up for not much conversation with some nice flair) or of flair (and I've also enjoyed younger chefs that are still learning flair but are great in conversation). I left the place feeling that the guy was there only for the work visa/basic employment and did not enjoy what he did at all. \r
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The food was pretty much the same as always, except for the quality of steak that we both got was far below what we normally got and what we expected. It's gotten to the point that I'm now looking around to see what the other hibachi places around have to offer, since I won't be back there again.
Pros: Last resort, I could get my hibachi fix here
Cons: Service (and some food) going downhill
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