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    Benihana - Scottsdale

    2.9 (845 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    BENIHANA - SCOTTSDALE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Mike L.

    Came for a birthday dinner with a large group. Luckily we had reservations because the place was packed. Not our first time so ordering our meals went quick. Personally, went with steak and lobster. Our teppanyaki chef was very friendly and entertaining the entire time. We got all the usual egg/food tosses, volcano fire, and fried rice heart throbs haha. Stick to what works right? Everything was cooked nicely and nothing was overcooked at all. Waitress was very attentive our entire meal. We come as a group every year and our experience is consistently great!

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    Fetima W.

    We came here for dinner on Christmas night as a party of three and had a 6:45 PM reservation. They were running about 30 minutes behind, so we didn't get seated until around 7:20 PM. It was very busy, which is understandable for a holiday. Once we were seated, things moved pretty smoothly. The wait to order and receive our food wasn't long at all. Our server, Ambiance, was excellent--very attentive, friendly, and on top of everything despite how busy the restaurant was. The inside is big and spacious, so it didn't feel overly crowded. We enjoyed our meals, and my seafood was prepared well and tasted great. Overall, aside from the delayed seating, it was a good experience with solid food and great service, especially on a busy holiday night.

    Elicia N.

    Love this place! Came in for all day happy hour as and manager John at the bar was so kind and wonderful! Great service with a smile. He went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience. I enjoyed a side soup, salad, edamame, salmon and avocado roll add cream cheese and an edamame. Extra shoutout to server Camry who was hard at work and such a sweet helpful presence! And so generous to heat Benihana gifted veterans a full meal the last few days for Veterans Day! Just wow! Bravo!

    Chicken Fried Rice and a partially drank Kirin Ichiban that our server Tyree poured for my fiancé
    Aliyah V.

    My fiancé and I went last night for dinner, and we had a wonderful time. The hosts were very friendly, we were sat at a Tenpan table very quickly, and a manager named Tony sat us and explained the experience and was very funny. Our server, Tyree, was nice and super on everything. He took our orders, explained a special, and kept our drinks full. We ate a few different things but unfortunately I kept forgetting to take pictures cause I was hungry. The restaurant was lively and fun, and very clean which is a feat - it was so busy. Oh! At some point I needed to get change and the two bartenders who were working broke my bill and were so nice and great conversation :) I'd highly recommend coming here!

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    Kara M.

    We had really high expectations because it's been a while since we've been to a Benihana's. The last one I went to was in Chandler with my family and we had a really good time, but it was the five years ago. I assumed since this one was in Scottsdale, it would be even nicer than the one in Chandler. I was very surprised at the condition of this location. It looked like it hadn't been remodeled for at least 20 years, the atmosphere was very dated dusty and looked like they hadn't invested anything in years. Even the cook came to start cooking his white coat looked like it was gray severely stained. Definitely no pride. The people at the table all complained about the steak and the condition the food quality. The waitress provided drinks to only half the table and left us waiting for nearly 20 minutes, even to get our water. A couple next to us indicated they had been there before and they were giving it a second chance because the first time they went, it was really horrible service. The prices are high and I wouldn't recommend going. It's just not worth the money sadly... One of the worst valentine dinners I've had.

    Birthday celebration :)
    Zosha F.

    We have been coming to this location for years and tonight was the best experience yet! We arrived early to get a drink at the bar, where Emmanuel took excellent care of us and made us feel welcome. We were shown to our table at the time of our reservation and our waitress was friendly and prompt. Then our super awesome chef (Gabriel, I think) cooked our food beautifully, entertained us, and even helped us celebrate my husband's birthday. We all left with full bellies and happy spirits. Thanks for a great evening!

    Pattarawadee K.

    The service is awesome but for the foods if you had been eating fried rice you know !? This place made fried rice like idk what to say! But I will give a highligh on scallops and steak is good !

    Brande H.

    So I'm very torn on this establishment. It's very kid friendly & can be fun with a good Hibachi chef & group. Unfortunately that was NOT our experience. As Yelp Elite (for many years) I review good & not so good places. We decided to do something different this last Friday for dinner. We arrived around 7 & was sat by 7:30. No reservation needed. We had never been to a "chain" restaurant like this. We wanted to do their Hibachi experience. Our table was 7 people. Our Hibachi chefs was "Tim" We ordered a cocktail (wine & a pumpkin side car) At that time we ordered a sushi roll (specifying we wanted it as an appetizer) The waitress (Alexandria) left to place orders. Our table sat silent for 10-15 minuets. Then we placed our main dish order. I ordered the filet mignon medallions with mushrooms, and my friend ordered the Emperor's feast (filet & chicken) we both got fried rice, which is an up charge. The Hibachi chef returned only to leave again for 10mins. We received the miso soup (terrible) Still waiting on our drinks & app to be delivered. The whole experience was a complete FLOP. Nobody could hear the hibachi chef, because it was so loud in there, our main dishes were done before even getting our sushi roll (We had to ask the waitress AGAIN about) You could tell the hibachi chef did not like his job. He wasn't friendly at all, and had a scowl on his face almost the entire time. We were not the only patrons that noticed. The hibachi fried rice was flavorless, and my FILET MINION was overcooked, even asking for it to be medium rare. Our drinks finally came 30mins after ordering. The sushi roll was delicious. THE ONLY GOOD TAKE AWAY FROM THAT ESTABLISHMENT WAS THE PUMPKIN PURÉE SIDECAR DRINK, AND THE SUSHI ROLL WE ORDERED. $180 for 2 people w/o tip was insane. The pumpkin side car (4oz pour) was $17. I wound not recommend this Benihana to anyone looking for a fun experience. I see why it only has three stars.. Never again.

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    Steven G.

    The teppanyaki was flavorful and cooked excellently by chef Michael! The ambiance was definitely a party vibe on Saturday as it should be!

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    Ask the Community - Benihana - Scottsdale

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Yes they do. It's pricey but they come with a scoop of ice cream or sherbet for dessert.

    What are the teppanyaki prices during dinner? I don't see it in the website.

    You can expect to pay over $90 for two if you are ordering 3+ courses

    Are the hibachi tables open for lunch reservations?

    Yes, but would call to verify! Covid has changed a lot

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    Kasai Scottsdale | Japanese Steakhouse - Mongolian Glazed Lamb Chops

    Kasai Scottsdale | Japanese Steakhouse

    4.0(582 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    Wow!! What an incredible experience we had at Kasai Scottsdale…read more This place has a very luxurious feel and the service is top notch. We came in for a birthday party & got one of the Teppanyaki tables. Our waiter was awesome & the Chef for the table was well suited for the job! He was so fun and cracked a lot of jokes that everyone enjoyed. He kept everyone engaged throughout the entire experience. He made everyone at the table catch rice in their mouths- even if it took 5-6 tries per person The food was delicious - the portions were on point. The prices were fair. It's on expensive side, but part of the cost is definitely for the experience, which is well worth it. All in all, everyone had an amazing time. This is the perfect place to come with a group to share some laughs and create a memory that nobody will forget. It is so fun to see your meal cooked right before your eyes & interact with the chef throughout. I've been to similar places in the past & none of them compare to Kasai! We will definitely be back!

    Food was fantastic. The passion fruit martini was 10/10, perfect amount of sweet and tart. Our chef…read morewas so fun and kind and the steak was super yummy. The price was confusing. $30 service charge?? And that's not inclusive of tip? Our total bill was $178 so that would be a 16% service charge which is insane. Usually service charges are a few percent to help cover small costs like cc processing, to-go packaging, things like that. So then on top of that I had to tip of course as I don't want to not give the chef nothing. Just seems a bit extreme. Everything is already on the expensive side which is fine as it's a nice restaurant but the additional service charge was too much. Also the percentage options were incorrect. The amount it told me to tip to make it 18% was actually 26%. Probably an issue with their POS and not them but seems like a money grab and something they should prioritize fixing.

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    Teppanyaki chef putting on a show!

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    Halibut Teppanyaki

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    Roka Akor - Scottsdale

    Roka Akor - Scottsdale

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$$$

    It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers a unique and exquisite dining experience like Roka…read moreAkur. We love this place and we have made it one of our top choices for celebrating special occasions and special date nights. We love the creative menu, warm ambience, and impeccable service. The food is freshly prepared and the menu offers so many choices that suit every pallet. Creative Japanese authentic flavors and an impressive wine and Japanese whisky selection. Our waiter, Nathan, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, offered great suggestions and made excellent recommendations. Above all, he and the team were very attentive without being overbearing . Plates were cleared as soon as we were done, water glasses filled. The ambiance is warm and inviting and good for date night and large group gatherings. Even though they had a packed house on Saturday, the noise level was moderate.

    This review is for the online ordering system, which is simply terrible. For me it went through…read moreUber Eats, even though I was picking it up. I was immediately charged but given no order number or confirmation. As this was highly unusual I called the restaurant -- no record of my order. I was assured by all involved that it was cancelled. Meanwhile an hour later I am texted that my order was completed. It has taken me many hours of texts and chats with uber/amex to get refunded on this ghost order, so... Just call it in, or better yet, eat there. The food and service are lovely, ordering online IS NOT.

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    Roka Akor - Scottsdale
    Roka Akor - Scottsdale

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    Kodo Sushi Sake - Nagiri plate

    Kodo Sushi Sake

    4.7(1.3k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I haven't had sushi in a while, so I suggested this spot to meet up with my boba sistah. We got…read morethere a few minutes after they opened at 11am and had the place to ourselves. They have a table or two outside but they're not setup for outdoor seating, fyi. The restaurant is nicely decorated and dark, which took some getting used to. We were greeted warmly and chose a booth towards the right. I had noticed their lunch specials offered M-F 11-2pm so we both ordered from that menu. I got the L/Cali+Shrimp Tempura Combo: California Roll (Half Size), Shrimp Tempura Roll (Half Size), Gyoga(3PCS), Miso Soup. My companion got the L/Rainbow+Dynamite Combo: Rainbow Roll (Half Size), Dynamite Roll (Half Size), 2PCS Nigiri (Chef Choice), Miso Soup. Our soups were brought out pretty quickly and our food not long after. For the price point ($12) and quantity, my lunch special was definitely worth it. It came with 10 California rolls, 5 shrimp tempura rolls, and 3 gyozas. I was pleased to see their gyozas have chicken in them, usually they have pork so I can't eat them. I love their purple rice - so unique. I don't think I'd tried it before and it was good. All of the items I tried were fresh and flavorful. Service was great and I was surprised it wasn't busier during their lunch hour. Maybe later on or dinner gets more of a crowd. I'm glad we tried out this spot and I'd love to come back!

    Mediocre but I'd be willing to try it again now that I know what I'm getting into…read more The salmon sashimi I ordered was spot on, and really good. 8 slices for $15 is also the best pricing I have found in all of Scottsdale. I also ordered salmon skin and here is where the star deduction came into play. The salmon skin was served to me the way I asked - no rice, no sauce, no vegetables - BUT, it was burnt. So if I do go back, I would probably request them NOT to cook it so long. I ordered my husband a spicy tuna roll and a spicy salmon roll to go. He said the spicy tuna was good but the spicy salmon wasn't - it was as if the salmon quality that was used was poor.

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    Zu Izakaya

    Zu Izakaya

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    12.6 mi
    $$

    Popped into this place for our last meal before leaving AZ and it did not disappoint! We were the…read morefirst people in. When we walked in it had a very fishy smell, so it kind of made us second guess our choice. But we went for it anyhow. The greeter/server was very pleasant and sat us. It was very clean inside with ample space between seat. We browsed through the menu and started with our usual edamame and pot stickers. The edamame was salted well throughout where a lot of places just put the salt on top only. We ordered a couple varieties of sake which were both good. Out of all of the things we ordered the karange skewer was just a little more oily than were use to, but still good. The spicy salmon roll had really great flavor and the lollipop roll was probably one of the better versions that we have had. The musubi was giant to say the least, it was good, but offered a bit too much rice. Overall the food and service was great and we were very happy that we ended up here!

    Awesome late night spot, for decent quality Japanese eats, and in the Tempe-Scottsdale area. Zu…read moreIzakaya was a solid post-study dinner spot when I was a student, and this time it definitely held up! We were nearby for a show, and decided to stop in on a Wednesday evening for a late dinner with some friends. They have a good happy hour menu, and my friends ordered off there, but I was craving sushi so I got the nigiri omakase. It came with miso soup, which I enjoyed, definitely hard to go wrong there. The sushi itself was decent, nothing crazy, but definitely better than grocery store quality. The tuna and salmon pieces were a little fishy, maybe not the freshest, but it was also quite late (~10pm) so I wasn't expecting too much. Beautifully presented, and the cuts were quite large which was nice! The food came out pretty fast, and the service was pleasant. The restaurant vibes are pretty dark, and moody. The bathroom was kind of scary personally, super dark and a little messy, so I decided to wait till I got home. Overall, a solid experience, and definitely a good choice if I am in the area.

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    Zu Izakaya - Lots of inside seating options

    Lots of inside seating options

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    Bei - Bei Special Roll

    Bei

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    11.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Full bar

    Guess I've never finished my review! ‍ I really like this…read moreplace for lunch, never been here outside of lunch time. They have good specials, good sushi & clean service. I've been coming for years, if I'm in the south Scottsdale area during lunch I always drop in here for a good deal. Obviously the price has gone up, you get multiple choices. I go with the 2 rolls & soup for $12 always hits the spot.

    We were invited to Bei Sushi by a friend of mine who set very high expectations for the place. The…read morelocation is located in a strip mall with lots of parking. We were very sceptical at first but the recommendation was spot on. We were seated right away and our server Bela approached immediately. She was very friendly and went down the menu telling us all about the specials and her recommendations. We needed no recommendations because we were there for one thing the Bei special. The special was an assortment of various rolls assembled beautifully making each piece stand out. The first bite was divine and as we worked around the ring of rolls they got better and better. The sauces brought perfect harmony and complemented the fish. The sushi was incredibly fresh not having the fishy order lingering. The rolls melted in your mouth like butter leaving you satisfied. It was so good we placed a second order. Bela stopped by frequently checking on us and also telling us about the restaurant and the area and provided a friendly atmosphere that you do not often get in northern Midwest. The Spider Roll was very good except for the sauce on top that did not suite our palate but after removing the sauce it was fantastic. The Hot Mama Roll was also amazing. The flavors went well with the Yuki Mango Nigori Sake. We also tried some of their beers and spent a while catching up. Belas service was second to none and made this reunion fabulous. The sushi at Bei was better than 95% of our sushi restaurants in my state and the price was very good. They also have a cute cat robot that delivers food! Thank you Bela we hope to come back again on our next trip to Arizona to try more food.

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    Bei - Salmon and yellowtail sashimi, and Blazing Alaska roll

    Salmon and yellowtail sashimi, and Blazing Alaska roll

    Bei - Nigiri, vegetarian rolls, and tempura roll!!

    Nigiri, vegetarian rolls, and tempura roll!!

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    Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ

    Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ

    4.5(305 reviews)
    19.3 mi
    $$$

    We had two ribeye steaks & pork belly, mushrooms & all the sides two large South Korean Beers & a…read moresmall bottle of their Korean whiskey. First visit & it was absolutely stunningly delicious. Highly Recommend

    First time in Arizona and my family and friends wanted to take us to this kbbq spot because they…read moresaid it was good and comparable to the ones in Cali. We came on a weekday afternoon, so it wasn't busy when we arrived. We got seated within the 10 minutes since they were setting up the tables for us. Ordering is fairly easy since they offer combos depending which meats you like more. Everything we ordered was good quality. My favorite meat cuts were the beef tongue, brisket and the intestines. If you're not into eating inside parts of animals, I would recommend getting the brisket or kalbi cuts. The Banchan (sides) were good too. They had fish cake, kimchi, pickled radish and cucumbers available. We also tried the tofu soup, steamed egg and corn cheese which all came out hot and tasted flavorful. This spot is a-la-carte, so you order off the menu and pay by items. My only downside is that they didn't have rice paper here since I don't really eat the white rice since it fills me up too quickly. Other than that, I would come back here again next time I'm visiting family. Service here was awesome too! We were checked on throughout our whole meal and the servers were friendly.

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    Inside

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    Beef tartare

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    Current menu April 2024

    Benihana - Scottsdale - sushi - Updated June 2026

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