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Benihana - Downey, CA, Downey, CA

Benihana - Downey, CA

3.9
3.9
5954 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 62 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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

Private dining

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Dining areas

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
    (562) 372-9210
  • 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
    Private Event Coordinator: (562) 372-9210
  • Neighbourhood
    Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
  • Cross Street
    Downey Promenade
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    Enjoy the flavors of our signature hibachi with an exclusive five-course meal for just $39 per person. Enjoy our fan favorites like our fried rice, hibachi steak or tender chicken, Benihana soup and signature salad, fresh sushi,  homemade dipping sauces, and more! Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available with any other promotions, discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificates. Tax and gratuity are not included.

    $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA photo
  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    Experience our newly added six-course Wagyu of the World menu! The unique menu features mouthwatering premium cuts along with flavorful pairings like our Benihana soup and salad, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, steamed rice and more.  Ask your server for more details. Reserve now!

    WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU photo

What 5,954 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East LA

    Child-friendly

  • East LA

    Good for groups

  • East LA

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Downey, CA, offers a lively and interactive dining experience with skilled chefs like Chef Precious and Chef Quail providing "fun, interactive shows" and "delicious food." While some guests appreciated the "great service and atmosphere," others noted long wait times and reservation challenges. Despite these, standout chefs and flavorful dishes keep diners returning.

5,954 Reviews
  1. Lakya

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience and the food and drinks were great
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Lakya! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Downey, CA. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and drinks, and found great value in your visit. We always strive to provide top-notch service, so we're glad we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  2. Oscar

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Reservation at 5:30pm, everyone was there st this time, still not seated until 20 mins later. No server for 20 minutes, got order of drinks, then another 30-45 minutes without a server. Went without drinks for about 1 hour, meanwhile the food preparation and the service from person cooking it was amazing, cheers to Steven for being accommodating and respectful. Once done cooking, it was back to service nightmare.. no apologies, no communication, just no service with water or even to get the bill took another 24 minutes. Needlessly, definitely not coming back to this location. The only explanation given was our server was too busy with larger parties, aka poor staffing, bad management and worst organization.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Oscar, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Downey, CA. We understand that waiting can be frustrating and we apologize for the long wait you experienced. We strive to provide timely service and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We take your feedback seriously and will address this issue with our team to ensure better service in the future. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team

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  3. Bedazzle

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Had reservations but still waited 45 mins, my server didn’t bring salads for our meal even though it comes with it and my cup was not refilled unless I asked someone walking by. Disappointed this time around
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Bedazzle, We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Downey, CA. It's disappointing to know that we didn't meet your expectations, especially regarding the service and the food. We always aim to deliver a great experience and we're sorry we fell short this time. Your feedback is crucial to us and we assure you we'll address these issues. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had excellent help to the table and enjoyed the food .
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be excellent. It's always our goal to provide an outstanding dining experience for our guests at Benihana - Downey, CA. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Bad experience Daughter was crying she was hungry Long waiting time

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  6. Bryan

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good ambiance was good the one I did not like was I reserved at 7pm and didn’t actually eat till about 9pm really two hours to eat not ok
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Bryan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and the ambiance at Benihana - Downey, CA. However, we're sorry to hear about the delay you experienced during your meal. We aim to provide a seamless dining experience, and we regret that we fell short in this instance. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly address this issue with our team. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This place is the worse Benihana location I've been to manager is so rude along with the people in charge of seating people. Food was so bad in taste never coming back. Had reservations at 7 left the place at 10:30pm this is insane!!!!
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Downey, CA. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience. We aim to provide a welcoming environment for all our guests and it seems we fell short this time. We apologize for the service you received and the quality of food. Rest assured, we take your feedback seriously and will address these issues with our team. We hope you might give us another chance to make it right. Sincerely, The Management Team

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  8. Ronnie

    VIP

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Downey always gives me what I need, great service, great food. My server was excellent and the great thing about today was that we were at a table and the people decided to leave. So we had the table all to ourselves and the chef and the server was excellent. This is the time I wish I was rich because I definitely would attempt them way more than I did cause they deserved it. Kudos to Downey.😉
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded on February 25, 2025
    Hi Ronnie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Benihana - Downey, CA. We're glad to know that our service and food met your expectations. Your kind words about our table arrangement and the chef's performance are much appreciated. We're also glad that you had the opportunity to witness the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to your next visit. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately, extended wait time with a reservation.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Guest, we're sorry to hear about your wait time. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for your table even with a reservation, and we apologize for any inconvenience. We're glad you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry to hear that our service didn't meet your expectations. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, Benihana - Downey, CA Management Team

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  10. Jessica

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The wait was awhile even with a reservation and it took a long time for the chef to come even after being seated. Had to remind our server several times to bring parts of the 6 course meal like salad, etc.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Jessica. We're sorry to hear about the wait time during your visit. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait, especially when you've made a reservation. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found value in your experience. We hope that despite this, you'll give us another chance to provide you with a more enjoyable dining experience. Warm regards, Benihana - Downey, CA Management Team.

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FAQs

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

Benihana - Downey, CA is rated 3.9 stars by 5954 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Downey, CA

8801 Apollo Way, Downey, CA 90242

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Downey Promenade
  • Neighbourhood
    Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
  • 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
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (562) 372-9210
  • 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
    Private Event Coordinator: (562) 372-9210
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