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Benihana - Downey, CA, Downey, CA

Benihana - Downey, CA

4.2
4.2
5895 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 106 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • 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
    our Private Event Coordinator: (562) 372-9210
  • Area
    Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
  • Cross Street
    Downey Promenade
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 5,895 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East LA

    Child-friendly

  • East LA

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Downey offers an exciting dining experience with "entertaining chefs" like Kelonnie and Chris, who bring energy and humor to the table. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "great vibes," making it ideal for celebrations. While service can sometimes be slow, the lively ambiance and interactive cooking show create memorable moments for diners.

5,895 Reviews
  1. kathe

    Palm Springs

    43 reviews

    2.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Not a good night for us!! We were there almost 3 hours 😕 Our food was served so sporadically, everything was cold; our chef had zero personality; the fan noise was much higher than before....it was a really bad choice for a family, holiday gathering

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  2. Jose

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The show was not as good as the other tablets we were seeing.

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  3. Mircedes

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    My family had to wait 2hrs to have our food cooked. We arrived at 2:40pm and didn't leave until 5:30pm. When three other parties that sat down after us had already left when we had barely started eating. This was explained to the night time manager who other complaints prior to him walking in. He tried to accommodate but could've did more being that we had to wait so long for a Chef. It's not the customers fault if their under staffed. That was unacceptable
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Mircedes, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Downey. We understand that waiting for your meal can be frustrating, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you faced. We strive to provide efficient service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the dining experience you deserve. Best regards, Benihana - Downey Management Team

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  4. Patty

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My reservations was 2:15 we didn’t get seated till after 3 and still had to wait over 1/2 an hour for the chef to come. The food was good, but not worth the wait. The waitress was also so slow. I know it was so busy….maybe they need more staff.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Patty, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Downey. We understand how frustrating waiting can be, especially when you have a reservation. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry that the service didn't match. We'll take your feedback into account as we continually strive to improve our guest experience. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Edgar

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Need to be better at checking back up on guest after taking and order and during the meals.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Edgar. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found it to be good value. We're sorry if you felt that our service fell short during your visit. We value your feedback and will certainly take it into account as we continually strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon at Benihana - Downey.

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  6. Natalie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chef Nate was the best as recommended by chef Maria loved it thank you to our server Andrew
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Natalie! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our chefs at Benihana - Downey. It's always our pleasure to provide recommendations to our valued guests like you. We're glad to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. Christina

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Stephany the server was great but our chef Sara was not interactive and hardly spoke. It sucked that we Missed the Benihana experience of fun of being cooked in front of for my grand daughter’s birthday.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Christina! Thank you for choosing Benihana - Downey for your family celebration. We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our service. However, we're sorry to hear that your interaction with our chef was not as enjoyable as you had hoped. We always strive to provide an enjoyable dining experience for our guests, and it seems we fell short this time. Your feedback is important to us and we will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you and your family again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Alicia

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited almost 2 hours for our chef to start our order! Where informed that they where short on cold.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Alicia! We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. Waiting for more than 2 hours for your order is not the standard of service we aim to provide. We understand your frustration and we are looking into this matter to ensure it doesn't happen again. We appreciate your patience and your high ratings on our food and value. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, Benihana - Downey Management Team

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  9. Elva Noemi

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had reservations for 5:15p, I understand some delay but not over an hour to be seated and another hour to actually start eating, even after checking in early at 4:40p. Food was good as always and service once seated was good but the wait time was ridiculous, especially because we had reservations.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 6 days ago
    Hello, Elva! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Benihana - Downey. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service good. We apologize for the wait time you experienced, and we understand how frustrating that can be. We assure you that it was not our intention to keep you waiting. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Keshia

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Really enjoyed the cook. The food tasted amazing!
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 6 days ago
    Hey Keshia! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with our chef at Benihana - Downey. It's wonderful to know that our food lived up to your expectations! We strive to provide the best dining experience and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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FAQs

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

Benihana - Downey, CA is rated 4.2 stars by 5895 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 106 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
  • Area
    Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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
    our Private Event Coordinator: (562) 372-9210
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