Benihana - Anaheim, CA

Benihana - Anaheim, CA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Sarah

   Sacramento2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Food was excellent! Chef was great! Would definitely recommend! The only reason I wouldn’t give 5 stars is some of the issues with communication. My daughter never received her steamed rice and my husband asked for no mushrooms and had mushrooms put on his plate without asking first.
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 3 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Sarah! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found our chef great. We apologize for the communication issues you experienced during your visit. We understand how frustrating it can be to not receive your order or have your dish not as expected. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we'll certainly take the necessary steps to prevent this in the future. We hope to see you again soon for another excellent dining experience!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles1 review

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   had a reservation at 8pm, waited 1 hour from reservation time to be seated, waited another hour to order, this location always over books I will never come to this location again. they were seating walk ins before people who had reservations. horrible experience. food is always good but this location sucks. every time i come to this location its the same thing. go to downey its better
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Hey, we're really sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Anaheim, CA. It's clear that we fell short in meeting your expectations, especially with the wait times and the walk-in situation. We understand how frustrating that must have been, especially with your reservation. We're taking your feedback seriously and will work on improving our seating and service timing to provide a better experience for our guests. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Thank you for your feedback.
   

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   Sal

   Orange County1 review

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   With reservations and arriving early we still waited an additional 45 minutes. We were told we were next several times then proceeded to take other guests ahead of us, with no explanation as to why when asked why.
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Sal. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. It's quite disheartening to hear that you had to wait for so long despite having reservations. We understand how frustrating that can be and we apologize for the inconvenience. We'll definitely look into this matter to avoid such occurrences in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Pat

   Orange County1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   We made reservations in advanced and when we arrived they sat us down at the sushi side where there was no performance. We don’t get a show for a birthday we were celebrating, no picture, no ice cream. Very bad service
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 7 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Pat. We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Anaheim, CA. We understand how disappointing it must have been to have your special occasion sushi side not up to par. We always aim to deliver a great experience and it seems we fell short this time. We assure you that we will look into this matter and take necessary steps to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Reginald

   Detroit1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   Incredible birthday dinner I order the Surf side the Seafood was so fresh and tender loved every bite.
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 7 days ago

   Hello Reginald, Thank you for choosing Benihana - Anaheim, CA for your birthday dinner! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the Surf side and our Seafood dish. It's fantastic to know that we could make your special day a memorable one. We appreciate your 5-star ratings for our food, service, and value. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Michael

   Orange County3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

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

   Joseph was a great chef and the food was cooked to perfection. We always enjoy celebrating our birthdays at Benihana!
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded on April 23, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Michael! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy celebrating your birthday at Benihana. It's wonderful to know that you consistently enjoy our delicious food and great service. We truly appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon.
   

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   penny VIP

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Our favorite place! We meet there as a halfway spot between LA and San Diego. Fun happy hard working staff and very entertaining chefs!
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded 7 days ago

   Hello Penny, We're overjoyed to hear that you consider Benihana - Anaheim, CA your favorite spot and that we're your preferred halfway spot between LA and San Diego! Your kind words about our staff, chefs, and fun atmosphere truly made our day. We're so glad that we could contribute to making your travels enjoyable. We look forward to serving you again soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team
   

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   Kim

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   KP was the best chef we’ve had. Food was great and his energy was too.
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded on April 20, 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Kim! We're thrilled to hear that you had the best experience dining with us at Benihana - Anaheim, CA. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and found our chef to be energetic. We strive to provide the best service and value, and your feedback validates our efforts. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals and energy-packed chefs!
   

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   Becky

   Orange County8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

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

   Ivan and Jonathan were very helpful and friendly.
   

   Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded on April 20, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Becky! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at Benihana - Anaheim, CA. It's great to know that our team made you feel welcomed and assisted you with your meal. We do have some areas for improvement, and we appreciate your feedback on the value. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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    Paul

    Orange County3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

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

    We had a really disappointing experience. Despite having an 8:15 PM reservation for my kid’s birthday, we weren’t served until after 10 PM. It was a long wait, and by the time the food was ready the kids at our table were already falling asleep and didn’t even get to enjoy dinner. To make matters worse, the hibachi chef didn’t seem very friendly or engaging. We were seated with another family, but the chef only interacted with them and ignored our side of the table. The management really needs to address these issues—it’s not what you’d expect when planning a special celebration.
    

    Benihana - Anaheim, CAResponded on April 14, 2025

    Hi Paul, We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Anaheim, CA. We understand the importance of special occasions and we regret any inconvenience caused. We're sorry that you had to wait longer than anticipated, and that your child's birthday wasn't celebrated to her liking. We also regret the hibachi chef's attitude - we strive to make every guest feel valued and we're sorry if we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we aim to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your next visit a better experience. Best regards, Benihana - Anaheim, CA Management Team
    

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