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| - While on a work related trip - turned mini vacay in Vegas, I tried Benihana for the first time. I'm a fan of a good hibachi and this one was superb! Why'd I wait so long to try them (slap me please)? I went in March (25th actually... and reviewing this has been on a long 'to do' list). This location is inside the Westgate Hotel & Casino, with a great Japanese decor I'm assuming all locations provide yet it seemed especially grande. I almost felt like I was in the tourist part of the country as I crossed over the bridge. Almost!.
FOOD
I ordered the filet mignon (cooked medium with extra garlic butter and seasoning...try it and thank me later!), and lobster tail ( might I suggest you request it sauteed in fresh squeezed lemon juice, chili garlic sauce, and garlic butter... it is sinfully delicious.) The meal was huge as Hibachis tend to be. It came with perfectly grilled veggies, and as a mushroom lover I was in mushroom heaven. The shrimp appetizer was cooked perfectly and your chef may even give you left over extras after serving your table. I loved the sauces for dipping, particularly the brown colored sauce- very strong flavor...if you go for strong flavors. I enjoyed all of the additions that come with it like salad ( I stuck to ranch dressing), fried rice, hot tea, and the most delicious sorbet I've ever had, I wonder if they make it? Hmmm. I stayed at Westgate Hotel for the week and that weekend too so I had several trips there just to order a to-go sorbet, I'm sure they thought this a bit weird, but I can not deny the desire of my taste buds! Happy eating!
P.S I don't remember what I drank but it wasn't sake, I wasn't sure which one to pick so...I have to get my sake expertise badge another time.
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