So although I used to live in a condo just a few hundred yards away from fashion show mall, I never even realized Benihana was inside.
I stumbled across it on memorial day weekend when I stayed at the Encore across the street. I ate there for lunch at the semi-outdoor bar seating and then decided to go back a week later and sit inside at a grill. So I have to write this review for both.
As you may notice in many of my reviews, I often look for 'cleaner' food options. Benihana is a great place to get a macro nutrient friendly, nutrient dense meal. They provide the macro nutrients their website and even the total calorie count for each dish on the menu. These are huge bonuses for me.
When I went for lunch, I had steak and chicken, brown rice and steamed veggies. I asked that they hold any extra oil. Oddly enough, my dish took about an extra three or four minutes to come out from the kitchen because of that request. So my cousins who were with me got their meals ahead of me. That was no big deal though. The meal was delicious, and something clean just like I would prepare at home except I got to be out enjoying with family.
Following week, I went with my wife and her coworkers. We got a grill seat and the chef did a really good job. I grew up going to Hibachi style restaurants because my parents were big fans of them. Although I was skeptical based on the readings, this was the best one I have ever been to. (Based on 5 or so different hibachi style businesses visited)
The service was excellent. The food was fresh and very very tasty. The environment at these type of restaurant is always really cool and it's conducive to socializing with friends and family over a meal.
One negative I would say was the sushi roll I got for the appetizer. Six pieces at that price were absolutely not worth it. And the sushi was really average.
But other than that I highly recommend you give this place a shot!