Benihana - Encino, CA

Name: Benihana - Encino, CA
Address: 16226 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA, United States, 91436
Telephone: (818) 788-7121
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

4771 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

Jan 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 100 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(818) 788-7121
Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (818) 788-7121

Location
16226 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436
Neighbourhood
Encino
Cross Street
Libbit Avenue
Parking details
Valet parking rates vary by day and time.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 4,771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Benihana in Encino, CA, offers a lively dining experience with "great food" and "entertaining chefs." Many guests enjoy celebrating special occasions here due to the "fun and energetic vibe." The staff is often praised for being "accommodating, friendly, and efficient." However, some mention long wait times and a "noisy" atmosphere.

4,771 Reviews

J
Jeremy
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food and service was great! The reservation system was horrible. I booked a 6:30pm reservation, using this app, and I had to politely remind the host several times over a 45 min period that we were still waiting. At 7:20, we got our seats after the host manually put us in the system. Again, food and chef was top tier. Hosts need to manage the chaos a bit better.
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Tina
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waited for an 1 1/2 after our reservation time. Not happy for that reason but the food was great
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jose
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Over an hour wait time after having reservations.
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Ira
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took a friend for dinner and they have been many years since she’s been to this type of restaurant. We had a wonderful meal and the chef was very entertaining and accommodating. My friend cannot eat seafood and she is also lactose intolerant so the chef smells very careful to make sure that he honored her allergies and gave her an excellent meal. We will definitely be back.
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Malvin
VIP
Manitoba
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was our first time. Good service, there was a 10-15 wait past our reservation time.
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brooke
VIP
Alabama
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
7:15 reservations. Wasn’t eating until after 9pm.
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Nick
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was outstanding the guy was very attentive very happy I would most definitely do it again.
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Martha
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I didn’t have a pleasant experience like I normally do we were sat at a table with 5 other people I could hardly move little lone eat there was no elbow room what so ever it was most uncomfortable.
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Eleanor
VIP
Los Angeles
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
This was an incredibly frustrating dinner. We had a reservation at 5:30 and we were not seated until 6:15. It took another ten minutes for the server, who was excellent and clearly doing the best work possible work in what seemed to be too large a section for one person, to come over. There was a child in our party and we made decisions based upon what would be appropriate. It was an hour and fifteen minutes after our reservation time that we finally received some food. We put in our drink and food orders right away. There has to be a better way to manage a busy restaurant. The chef and the server were doing the best they could. The food was good. The experience overall was terrible.
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Edith
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were great for the most part but had a reservation and unfortunately had to wait more than 30 minutes passed my reservation time to be seated. I understand was very busy but
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FAQs

Benihana - Encino, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Encino, CA is rated 4.3 stars by 4771 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 100 times today

Order delivery or takeout

16226 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Libbit Avenue
Neighbourhood
Encino
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking rates vary by day and time.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Phone number
(818) 788-7121
Catering
Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (818) 788-7121

Benihana - Encino, CA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

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What 4,771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Benihana - Encino, CA restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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