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| - If you know what Teppan-yaki is then you have probably frequented a Benihana's establishment at some point or another. You may have experienced the wonder that is known as the "volcano," or been lucky enough to witness the "train," and this may lead you to believe that you know something about Teppan-yaki - but take it from a former vet in the Teppan-yaki game (I worked at Benihana's in HS from 96-97), Teppan Bento is legit.
Don't let me mislead you...there are no chefs putting on a spectacle of chicken fried rice mounds and shrimp tails flying gracefully through the air here, but when you really get to thinking about it, isn't that the extra you're paying more for to somehow justify the $25 price tag for a "meal-and-show?"
You will definitely not pay the extra at Teppan Bento but you will get all of the delicious food that would have accompanied the flare - shrimp, marinated chicken, some delicious squid and Black Angus steak all cooked up to your liking with an army of sauces to choose from, served with grilled veggies and rice. I was partial to both the Garlic and Mustard sauces but there were several others. Oh yeah and don't forget the garlic butter - slather it on that meat!
Other reviewers were on point - the Chicken Katsu is some good eats. Simple and delicious. My young, rambunctious son who eats up Chicken Katsu was appeased so it had to be good.
They just opened about a week ago and were working out a few kinks but the owners' level of customer service was obviously apparent - my wife even said it was "like we were family!" Although to my wife, everyone is like family :)
Bottom line - good, healthy and quick eats at a great price. I can totally see myself picking this up for my family, especially the kids, or as a meal before or after a workout (maybe add brown rice to the menu?), or just to nosh on myself when I'm working late. Great addition to the neighborhood!
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