Benihana - Cupertino, CA

Name: Benihana - Cupertino, CA
Address: 2074 Vallco Parkway, Cupertino, CA, United States, 95014
Telephone: (408) 253-1221
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

4827 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 15, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 111 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 253-1221
Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, 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/

Location
2074 Vallco Parkway, Cupertino, CA 95014
Neighborhood
Cupertino
Cross street
Wolfe Road & Vallco Parkway / Stevens Creek Blvd.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 4,827 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
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Jose / Silicon Valley
Most Booked

4,827 Reviews

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Phillip
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our reservation was for 830 we didn’t get seated until 930. Took another hour to get a chef to start cooking and our rice was undercooked. It took almost another hour to get our food , some of the other families at the table walked out due to the poor service and food quality. Not our best experience here.
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Mohammed
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was great, the staff is super friendly and attentive. The food is good but lacks some flair that Benihana used to have, maybe it’s just me but the family had a good time which is all that counts
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Takayuki
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's as authentic as Medieval Times, and I love it exactly because of that. The chef's showmanship is the best part of the experience. Of course, it's a tightly scripted show, so it'll be the same each time you dine at Benihana. That's why you can come back for the food. The amount of garlic butter used in all the food is very generous. Combine that with the post-pandemic price of eating out in general, a Benihana dinner might be best enjoyed for special occasions. On the weeknight we went, it seems like every table was doing a birthday dinner. That might make it routine for the Benihana staff, but it will still be your special occasion. They do have a lunch menu that's much more reasonable than dinner pricing. I'm glad they have the option, and I'd like to try it in the near future. Do not dine in your best dress, however. The hot place cooking takes place right in front of you. Your clothes will smell of smoke until you make the effort of washing them. This is no different from going to Korean BBQ or yakiniku. Just be aware of it.
Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 1 day ago
Dear Takayuki! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our authentic chef's show and the authentic atmosphere of Benihana - Cupertino. We strive to create memorable dining experiences for our guests. We appreciate your feedback on our garlic butter use and post-pandemic pricing. We're glad you found value in your meal and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. We'll work on making our lunch menu more affordable for our guests. We do hope you'll enjoy our lunch menu in the future. We'll work on getting the washing smell under control. Thank you again for your review.
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Ray
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wait is too long! From checking in to dinner serve
Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 2 days ago
Dear Ray! Thanks for the review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Benihana - Cupertino. However, we're sorry to hear about the wait time you experienced. We understand how frustrating that can be and we're working on improving our service time. We appreciate your feedback and hope to provide you with a more seamless dining experience in the future.
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Jane
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was very good. He made sure that our drinks were full and fresh. He constantly there asking if we needed anything. Our chef was very good. Worked so hard. He made sure our food tasted better. Every time he gave our food, he will asked how it tasted!
Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon
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Kevin
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food and awesome chef looking forward to the New Almaden location
Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 6 days ago
Dear Kevin! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Cupertino. We're thrilled to hear that you're looking forward to our new Almaden location. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and chef's expertise. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!
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britany
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we sat at a table with 2 other groups they where both really nice. It was our first time and the guys were nice enough to recommend what they like. He told us about the diablo sauce. It was so good SUPER spicy very flavorful meat was so tender and juicy. 10/10 for sure will be coming back.
Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 6 days ago
Dear Britany! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group had a great first experience at Benihana - Cupertino. It's fantastic to know that our team's recommendations and the diablo sauce hit the mark for you. We're also glad to hear that you found our food to be tender, flavorful, and spicy. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal. Best wishes, The Management Team
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Alice
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service 10/10 Experience 10/10 Rocky's choice & Benihana trio quality and taste 9/10 Mango colada smoothie 9/10 Purple party mocktail 7/10
Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 6 days ago
Dear Alice! Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Cupertino. It's great to know that our service, quality, and taste met your expectations. We're also glad that you loved our mango colada smoothie and Purple party mocktail. We strive to provide a 10/10 experience for all our guests. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, Benihana - Cupertino, CA Management Team
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Lisa
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Was not happy with the chief my rice was over good had a lot of course prices in it like it was burn!!! He forgot to cook our mushrooms at all I said sometime the staff and he came out of the kitchen and said that he would cook them in the back for me half of the idea of this place is the show and we were all paid and getting up to leave so no thanks !!!!
Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 6 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Lisa! We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Cupertino. We pride ourselves on our culinary skills and it's clear that we fell short during your visit. We apologize for the overcooked rice and the mix-up with your mushrooms. We appreciate your feedback and assure you that we will address these issues. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the experience you expected from us. Best regards, The Management Team
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Gregory
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This visit was by far the best we’ve had in over 10 years. We have been going to Benihana in various locations for over 40 years. During the last five or six years there was a decline in service and experience, but we were pleasantly surprised yesterday. All of the staff were on point but in particular our chef Mike was amazing. He was entertaining, engaging, highly skilled and just a joy to have prep our meal. Mike and others are what Benihana should strive towards as their baseline throughout the restaurant.
Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 6 days ago
Dear Greg! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that your recent visit to Benihana - Cupertino was better than your past experiences. We're especially pleased to know that you had a great experience with our chef and enjoyed the food preparation and overall dining experience. Your feedback is truly appreciated and it motivates us to strive for excellence. We look forward to serving you again in the near future. Best regards, The Management Team
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FAQs

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

Benihana - Cupertino, CA is rated 4.3 stars by 4827 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 15, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 111 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2074 Vallco Parkway, Cupertino, CA 95014

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Wolfe Road & Vallco Parkway / Stevens Creek Blvd.
Neighborhood
Cupertino
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Phone number
(408) 253-1221
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/

Benihana - Cupertino, CA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Menu

What 4,827 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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