Benihana - Anaheim, CA

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We waited for the chef for 59min. After he made the rice he left for around 10 min. It was such a bummer
   

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   Sarah

   VIP

   Central Coast

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Service was really slow. We were there for over 2 hours and spent a good hour waiting to get our appetizers and then wait for our drinks and or chef. Not the best experience for my guest that it was his first time.
   

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   Wayne

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Jorge was excellent. The food was great, as usual. Unfortunately, even with the $30 coupon, the cost is was very high.
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 1 day ago

   Hey Wayne, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We're sorry to hear that you found the cost of your meal to be a bit high. We strive to provide the best value possible for our guests, and your feedback helps us do just that. We hope to see you again soon at Benihana - Anaheim, CA for another great dining experience. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Bill

   VIP

   Central Coast

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our chef was KP he did an excellent job and made the visit worth while. Benihana is always good but the experience with the chef is what makes it our breaks it. Chef KP definitely made it an unforgettable experience for us. Will ask for his grill the next time we go.
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Hey Bill, We're thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable experience at Benihana - Anaheim, CA! It's wonderful to know that our chef's performance made your visit worth your while. We always strive to provide excellent service and delicious food, so your feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to serving you again on your next break! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Ileene

   Unspecified

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our Chef was Josue, his food was amazing complimented with an awesome personality! Would definitely recommend his as your chef
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Hello Ileene, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Anaheim, CA! It's wonderful to know that our chef's food and personality made your visit memorable. We're glad that you found our food amazing and our service exceptional. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Amber

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I was honestly disappointed in yesterday’s service. I spent my birthday dinner here with my family, and I was excited to have my 2 year old daughter experience this for the first time. I’ve been here plenty of times so I know what to expect, and yesterday’s show was not it. Our chef barely said a few words to us, there was no sort of engagement whatsoever. It seemed like he didn’t wanna be there with us, and it felt very quiet and awkward. Nobody was saying a word for 95% of the dinner show. It felt like a huge let down because it was my mom’s first time back in a few years so she was also excited. We sat behind a different table whose chef arrived about 10 minutes before ours did, and we were sooooo impressed with him even though we were watching from behind. My daughter was super excited watching too, and our whole table was pumped up for when our chef arrives. Then comes our chef, and it was as quiet as can be. The complete polar opposite from the table next to ours. For the amount of money I spent on my birthday on last night’s dinner, I would have rather spent that on takeout and a nice gift for myself. I would have saved so much money. I don’t think I’ll be coming back here anymore, it hasn’t been the same the last couple of times that I’ve been here.
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Amber. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Anaheim, CA. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience for all our guests, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We understand how important your family's first time dining with us was, and we apologize for not meeting your expectations. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our service and overall dining experience. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to provide you with the experience you were hoping for. Best regards, Benihana - Anaheim, CA Management Team
   

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   Ed

   Orange County

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Meal was rushed. And near the midpoint of the meal, ice cream arrived while main course was still in progress. Had to eat ice cream because it was melting. Tables on either side of us apparently didn't experience this as they were casually enjoying their meals. Big disappointment as our visits are usually so wonderful. If this had been my first visit, I wouldn't be going back.
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for the review, Ed. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Anaheim, CA. We understand that our rush service and the arrival of ice cream mid-meal disappointed you. We strive to provide an enjoyable dining experience for all our guests, and it's clear we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and make your next visit a memorable one.
   

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   Michelle

   San Joaquin

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The food is okay. I think the name brings people in. We sat for an hour before they even started to cook.
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded on 19 February 2025

   Hi Michelle, We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Anaheim, CA didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and we're always looking to improve. We're sorry that you had to wait for an hour before being seated, and we apologize if our food didn't meet your standards. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Bob

   Sacramento

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   We were set at a over crowded table with a breeze blowing through the doorway, food was rushed, felt like cattle being rushed
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded on 18 February 2025

   Hi Bob, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Anaheim, CA. It's disappointing to know that we fell short of our usual standards, especially since you had a pleasant dining experience with us in the past. We understand how important it is to feel comfortable and at ease, and we apologize for any discomfort caused by the crowded table and the breeze through the doorway. We also regret to hear that you found our service rushed. We always strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests, and we're sorry we fell short in your case. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll definitely use it to improve our service and dining environment. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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    Jose

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Oscar our cook was great! Very friendly. Great service from everyone.
    

    Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded on 18 February 2025

    Thanks for the feedback, Jose! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Oscar, and that our team's service met your expectations. It's always our goal to provide a friendly and welcoming environment for our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!
    

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