We went to Benihana for my son's birthday. We've been to many other Hibachi style restaurants over the years, and enjoyed them. Other than the fact that it was loud and packed, the waits were long, and the service was slow, I give this a one-star rating because the food was basically tasteless.
Most Hibachi style places serve flavorful food. Here, it was all about the "entertainment", which in our case was done by a Caucasian man wielding a knife. I found everything to be bland. The scallops, for which a premium price is charged, were frozen when they were put on the grill, and tasted "off". even before one realized they were overcooked. The filet wasn't bad, but the sauces were extremely bland.
Not great value for the buck. But if someone has never had the experience of having the whole hibachi thing cooked at one's table, it's unfortunate that the only place in town is Benihana. I've had so much better.
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