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Benihana - Downey, CA, Downey, CA
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Benihana - Downey, CA

3.9 (5971)
$30 and under
Japanese
8801 Apollo Way, Downey, CA 90242

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Kid-friendly
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    8801 Apollo Way, Downey, CA 90242
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing our new Power Lunch — a hibachi meal served in 45 minutes or less, guaranteed.* Or your meal is on us! Includes: Benihana Onion Soup or Benihana Salad Hibachi Vegetable Rice Hibachi Vegetables Signature Dipping Sauces Entrée Options: $15.95 – Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu $19.95 – Filet Mignon or NY Strip Let the host know you're here for the 45-Minute Power Lunch upon check in. *The 45-Minute Power Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, in the dining room only. No substitutions or modifications are allowed. All guests seated at a Power Lunch-designated table must order from the Power Lunch menu. This experience includes limited tableside entertainment. Offer available at participating Benihana locations only.
    NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95 Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    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 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    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

  • SIP INTO SUMMER

    Jun 3, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Enjoy our newest seasonal drink lineup: The Summer Passion Margarita, Blue Energy Mojito, and Sake To Me Colada—available for a limited time only. Cheers to bold flavors and sunny vibes! Ask your server for details—select offerings can be served as a mocktail or in our shareable punch bowl!

Menu

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What 5,971 people are saying

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

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
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East LA

    Great for brunch

  • East LA

    Good for groups

  • East LA

    Hot spot

  • East LA

    Good for special occasions

  • East LA

    Lively

  • East LA

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Downey, CA, offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing food" and entertaining chefs like Precious and Chris Carter, who bring flair to the dining experience. Patrons appreciate the "delicious" offerings and engaging performances, though some mention wait times and service inconsistencies. An ideal spot for those seeking a fun and flavorful outing.
5,971 Reviews

  1. woo VIP

    Los Angeles28 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I usually have a wonderful experience but this afternoon was one of the worse for the books. I’m not sure if the chef was new or he was just nervous but my dinner ended before it began. It started with the chef and ended with the chef. He attempted to do his tricks before he starts the show and as he was coming to an end he spun the one of his utensils and unfortunately it hit my glass and the entire glass spilled over and wet me entirely. I was so wet i couldn’t even get my food cooked for me. As i came home and attempted to charge my phone its telling me my charger port is wet. What a bummer. And to makes matters worse the Chef said he’s sorry and just went back to cooking. He didn’t attempt to help or assist in anything. I totally understand he has a job to do but my goodness you just wet up a customer the least you can do is assist. I believe the manger name is PAUL he did apologize and i called him to follow up about my wet device and he put me on hold for over 25 mins! I will follow up with corporate to discuss this horrible manner. Hope no one else have to experience something so terrible!
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear valued guest, thank you for your review. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more. Please contact us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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  2. Caleb

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing server and Chef Christian was also amazing
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Caleb, we're happy to hear that both your server and Chef Christian made your experience amazing! Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  3. Erik

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait was over 2 hrs during our visit
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded on May 25, 2025
    Hey Erik, We're really sorry to hear about your wait time. We understand that it can be frustrating, especially when you're looking forward to a meal. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry that the service did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us and we will take it into account as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best, The Management Team at Benihana - Downey, CA

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  4. Blanca

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef and food were amazing! The only thing that made our experience bad was our server. We had to tell the guy about six times where our water was and where our drink was, and we had to keep reminding him every time. This was the first time this happened to me and my family. Other times, I have had a 100% amazing experience and service.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded on May 15, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Blanca! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the food at Benihana - Downey, CA. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark with you and your family. We apologize for the initial inconvenience you experienced with your server, it's certainly not the standard we aim for. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We hope to see you again soon for an even better experience!

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  5. LeAndre

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made reservations and they told us it was a two hour wait
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded on May 21, 2025
    Hello LeAndre, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Downey, CA. We understand that waiting can be frustrating, especially when you've made reservations. We're also sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the food and service. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we strive to improve our customer experience. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Kevin

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I had a reservation for 6pm and when I arrived at the restaurant 10 minutes before I was informed the restaurant was 2 hrs behind schedule and I would be seated at 8pm.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hi Kevin, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Downey, CA. We understand that waiting can be frustrating, especially when you've made a reservation. We apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate your patience. We're currently working on improving our scheduling system to avoid such issues in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the dining experience you deserve. Best regards, Benihana - Downey, CA Management Team

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  7. Tyrone

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    DO NOT COME FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS Arrived for reservation which they called me days prior to confirm. Upon arrival, staff very casually let me know my reserved table would be ready in 2 hours. It’s Mother’s Day, I have the entire family and we are celebrating. We do not live 10 minutes away, and I reserved this over a month ago. Found our own table at 5pm on my own. Put the seating together to accommodate everyone. Food still not out at 6:40pm, asked them to just make it to go as kids are now falling asleep and asking for food because they are Sooo hungry. Special occasion, I wouldn’t choose Benihanas again, it was first time experience for most of my party of 8. The bill was delivered, no compensation offered, but they made sure to include the service fee for my party which was another $90. For a meal we did not even eat or enjoy at the restaurant. We had to plate and bag the food to go ourselves also. Not one person thought it would be a good idea to call other guests who had reservations to atleast give them the option prior to showing up. I was told they didn’t have someone scheduled to do that.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hello Tyrone, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Benihana - Downey, CA. We understand the significance of your family's holiday and we regret not meeting your expectations. We apologize for the confusion and the inconvenience caused. Your feedback is invaluable and we assure you that we will address these issues to prevent them from happening in the future. We hope you will give us another chance to provide a better dining experience. Best regards, Benihana - Downey, CA Management Team

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  8. Martha

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation at 1:00 on Mothers Day and we did not get seated until two hours later. They waited even further about 30 minutes later to have two other people sit down to fill our table. Then the waitress wrote the order wrong for our table . The chef cooking our food was so confused. Had to stop cooking leave twice to verify the order and bring necessary food to start cooking . This was the Downey location. A few months back, we tried a different location. Also did a reservation. When we got there, they said they were an hour behind so we decided to leave instead and go to another local restaurant. This was the city of industry location. Based on my experience, they overbook so I don’t see the purpose of getting a reservation for this restaurant.  this was the first time me and my family tried Benihana’s and unfortunately, it will be our last.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded on May 21, 2025
    Hi Martha, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at our Downey location. It's clear that we fell short in providing the service and experience you deserve. We understand that the waiting time and confusion with your order were frustrating, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We also regret to hear about your disappointment with the new location. We assure you that your feedback is crucial for us to improve. We hope that you and your family will give Benihana - Downey another chance to provide the experience you should have had. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Janna

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I dined at this location for the first and last time on May 10, 2025. It was the worse experience ever. We waited almost 3-hours to be seated with a 7:00 pm reservation. They incrementally extended the wait time range without clear transparency of an actual wait time. The poor chef did their best but they were obviously exhausted. Our three meals were sub-standard and not the regular expected level of quality we’ve had in the past when dining at Benihana. We received no apology or compensation for the poor service. We were left very disappointed and will not be dining at this location again.
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Janna. We're sorry to hear about the long wait and sub-standard meal quality during your visit. Your feedback is important, and we'll work to improve our guest experience.

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  10. Eric VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    After waiting 45 minutes past the reservation time we had the rudest most inattentive server and the most lackluster chef you can possibly imagine. Didn’t do any of the fun show experiences that you would expect from hibachi chef in two hours, she came around only one time to refill the water. 3 kids 2 adults. No drinks only ordering dry chicken and the cheapest steak option $250!
    Benihana - Downey, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Eric, we're disappointed to hear that your experience was not satisfactory. We'd like to understand more about your visit and how we can make things right. Please feel free to reach out to us with any specific concerns or suggestions by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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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 5971 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Los Angeles
  4. East LA
  5. Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Benihana - Downey, CA

8801 Apollo Way, Downey, CA 90242

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Downey Promenade
  • Neighborhood
    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, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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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