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    Benihana - Sugar Land

    3.4 (486 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    There was definitely a fire!
    Sierra W.

    I would give zero stars if I could!!!! Let's start with the thumbs in everyone's salad! Yum yum sauce is an extra 2dollars! Small portions for high prices! The food was beyond mid! Fried rice is 8 dollars more, when it's hibachi, what are we watching you make then other than the meat? The establishment needs to be updated badly! You can tell there was a fire and they did nothing about it! I don't recommend! We will not be back!

    Laughable thin, salmon sashimi for $9.50
    Heather B.

    This is a joke, right!? I ordered a lunch bowl last week and was overly impressed with it. It was huge and had chicken, zucchini and onions in it. Didn't mind the cost as it was very filling. Today, I order the same thing. What in the world?? The bowl is half full and no veggies at all. I also thought I would order some salmon sashimi. $9.50 for two of the thinnest pieces I have ever had from a place. This is ridiculous. I thought I would be a regular here for lunch. Sadly mistaken. To add to, the customer service was also not great. Ignored walking in the door due to staff being on their cells, no greeting and then seemed annoyed they had to help get the food. Do better

    A Disappointing Change I've been a loyal Benihana guest since childhood, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and plenty of family gatherings there. It was always a fun place to see the chefs cook in front of you and enjoy a good meal. Unfortunately, my recent visit really left me disappointed, and I think it's important to share why. First off, the prices have skyrocketed to a point that just doesn't feel justifiable. We went for a weekend lunch--so not even dinner pricing--and found that most dishes were running between $40 and $60. That's a huge jump. I understand that costs go up over time, but what we got in return just didn't match that increase. For example, the hibachi steak--which used to be a reliable option--was now about $39.50, and we got less food than ever. The steak was thinner, and they gave us fewer mushrooms. The chicken fried rice, which we always order, came with such a tiny amount of chicken that it was honestly shocking. For a group of nine people, it felt like we got a handful of chicken pieces total. In the end, the value just isn't there anymore. We used to go four or five times a year, but at these prices and portion sizes, it's not worth it. Honestly, I'd rather take my family and spend that same $40 to $50 per person at a nice steakhouse, where the quality of the steak and the overall experience would be much better. We might come back if there's a special or if someone gives us a gift card, but it's really sad to see a place we loved lose its value like this.

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    Jennifer J.

    Went to Benihana on Thursday to celebrate my husband's birthday. We enjoyed our food and the ambiance. It was a great dinner!!!

    Broth
    Mattie L.

    My friend Debra had her birthday celebration here. The food was delicious. Everything was very delicious. Ten stars.

    Chocolate Ice cream.

    The ambiance is nice. We got sat right away. The menu is smaller than I remembered. But I ordered the Benihana trio! It was delicious I went for a birthday they asked as well. But nothing extravagant. I haven't been in years and I probably won't be back anytime soon. Our server was amazing thou I think he was the best part of our experience. Also I got to try their Truffle Butter it was good.

    Eryana S.

    I went here for a birthday recently, and it just reminds me always as to why I don't go on a regular basis. To sum up, you are paying for the entertainment and not the food. I love the show they put on and usually the guys do very well. The servers are attentive and I have never had an issue with them. The thing that falls short is the food. The food is mid at best. The prices are so inflated it's hard to appreciate the show, also the portions are not the greatest for the amount it costs. Again it reiterates you are literally just paying for the show. If you aren't trying to break the bank, get a side of the chicken rice and they will still do the show. But it is not anywhere near filling. I had the sashimi as well and it was good, but it was not worth the amount that you're paying for it. I would only come here if I am invited by a separate party.

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    Nikki M.

    We sat at the bar for lunch and it was perfect! The hibachi shrimp was grilled perfectly and the veggies fried rice with the yum yum sauce was tasty. I did have more grilled onions than actual vegetables and the grilled shrimp were small, but overall a good lunch.

    Steak and HIBACHI COLOSSAL SHRIMP

    The server was awesome the food and service was good very good show. Always of their food. The food was really good garlic butter was amazing.

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    The service was great at this location. We had the Hibachi, it on par with other locations. I'd be back, no frills just good food.

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    Mark, our waiter was exceptional & the food was great. they made our son feel so special on his birthday!

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    2 years ago

    Great food and great staff! We always return here for our special occasions. Ambiance is amazing. Friendly and welcoming staff.

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    2 years ago

    Great service! Went out with my family and the server was super quick. Chef came out within 15 minutes. Fun, fast experience.

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    Mr Thai was amazing. I enjoyed the meal. I would recommend this place to my family and friend.

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    The food and the service were amazing!I recommend getting the Mango Colada drink it tastes so good!

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    Our chef Rufino was awesome and he had so many new tricks up his sleeve . Our family enjoyed the meal completely .

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    Staff is attentive, friendly and courteous. Good is fresh and delicious! Will be back in the future!

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    2 years ago

    Awesome as always I love this location my waitress was amazing and her drink selection for me was amazing thanks Billie Jean

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    Surprised at the low rating. We visit this location and it's good to us. The food tastes great and the service is fine.

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    The food was average and over priced. It is definitely not a good value for the money..

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    Worst Japanese food ever. $200 for 2 adults and a kid, includes beef chicken and shrimp. The meat was over cooked and tasteless.

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    Had a great lunch. Justin and Ivan were very friendly. Such great service ans food was delicious.

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    IWA YA Teppanyaki & Sushi

    IWA YA Teppanyaki & Sushi

    4.3
    (384 reviews)
    8.7 mi
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    Our quick and reasonably priced sushi place on Bellaire…read more Warning: Be sure to hide your stuff in your car where it isn't visible. Honestly, bring valuables with you inside. The parking lot is unfortunately very unsafe and highly prone for break ins. Rent a security is crap. When you walk in, the paper menu and pencil to place your order is right at the entrance on the table. Don't forget to grab! Then select your table. A few booths available on the left side. Large tables for families and community seating during peak times. So , be open to possibly sharing. Place your order at the window and pay. Cash and credit card accepted. Unlimited miso soup, corn soup, and red bean soup available. Love that! Grab your chopsticks and utensils. Napkins cubby located on the wall of the silverware station. The cubby Can be overlooked and has a sign requesting to please take what you need and not waste. I notice the popular for the older population first thing in the morning and a hit for the younger gen in the evening. We love the broiled squid, agedashi tofu, and gyoza. We love raw sushi our usual order is the salmon, tuna, and scallop sushi. Cuts are thick and generous. Basic roll of classic salmon and tuna. My kids love the shrimp tempura roll and hand roll. Iwa is straight to the point and simple which we love. Not into all the fancy and large menus. Expect classic options. Good cuts. We come here when we want to be quick. Highly recommend for a classic joint on Bellaire for sushi.

    I've been meaning to try Iwa Ya since it opened and finally got around to it. Like its predecessor,…read moreHokkaido, it is predominantly self-serve where you find your own table and order at the front. The menu is ultimately the same and the quality is just as good. It's a fairly busy restaurant but we were able to grab seats without issue. We opted for the Hawaiian roll, a selection of salmon nigiri (regular, smoked, and torched) and udon. The sushi was delicious, lots of flavor and filling. The torched salmon was our favorite, a nice thick, smoky cut. The udon worked well and it was a large portion that we ended up taking to go. They also had miso soup, corn soup, and black bean soup available, and all of those were great. A perfect touch to a cheap but good meal. Definitely a must! The quality for the price is great and glad to have another place like it around. Will definitely need to be back to try their other menu items!

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    Keeper's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

    Keeper's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

    4.1
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    2.4 mi
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    wow. so many options to choose from. we ordered several appetizers and then some rolls. everything…read morewas tasty and fresh. never had eel before, but I tried it and liked it. it can get quite loud in there, and the table fill up fast. will definitely go back

    Keeper's Japanese Restaurant completely lived up to the hype this was such a perfect date night…read morespot. He's been telling me about this place for a while, so I came in already expecting great sushi, and it definitely delivered. First off, they have all-day happy hour, which is always a win. We started with the yellowtail sashimi, and it was incredibly fresh and flavorful such a great way to kick things off. For drinks, he ordered a Legend Old Fashioned, and I went with the lychee martini... and yes, I had two because it was that good light, slightly sweet, and super refreshing. For our rolls, I got the Hot Momma roll and he had the Julie Crunch roll. Everything came out perfectly fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. You can really tell they put care into both the quality and the experience. Also, shoutout to Emilio he was so sweet and attentive throughout the night and really made the experience even better. Between the food, drinks, and the overall vibe, this place checked all the boxes. I can 100% see this becoming one of our regular date night spots going forward. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for great sushi and a relaxed atmosphere!

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    Sapporo Habachi & Sushi Bar

    Sapporo Habachi & Sushi Bar

    4.3
    (67 reviews)
    8.2 mi

    I've been here a few times by myself and the food is always delicious! This time I came with my…read morefamily and I was certain they would like it which they did. We all live close by so it was a perfect opportunity as we were planning our next outing. The food is always fresh and I really enjoy some of their unique appetizers you don't see on other AYCE sushi menus. I don't usually order hibachi or teriyaki, but they're actually really good here. Oh and I should also mention they make the katsu so good here, very crunchy and crispy. The quality of the fish is always absolutely amazing - the chefs cut a good fat piece whether it's nigiri or sashimi; the fish is so buttery and melts in your mouth. The fish-to-rice ratio is about 1:1.25 on the nigiri which is a little too much rice imo, but like I mentioned there is still a good amount of fish. If you really don't want rice at all I highly recommend going with the dinner menu instead (which also of course has a ton of other great options), but I believe you can ask for less rice (or that might just be for the rolls, don't quote me on that). The ambiance is very clean and cozy. They play a lot of good music as well and it's not loud at all. Service was not too slow and not too fast which gave a good amount of time to enjoy bites between orders. They also do loyalty reward points so you can earn a free meal! Just remember to mention or ask about the program BEFORE you pay, this is crucial or else you don't earn anything on the visit and they can't void the transaction!! I'll be back as usual and recommending this place to those who love sushi as much as I do. This is honestly such a hidden gem and probably one of the only good AYCE places in the southwest Houston area (like deeper southwest past Sugar Land).

    Trying to compare all you can eat sushi to Miyagi Sushi and Hibachi, especially at same price point…read moreis tough. Camden, our server did great. Just a long time between requests ~ Upwards of 20 minutes is too long. Overall the sushi selections were good. Tempura , salad and miso soup portions were small and flavor profiles were off. Jalapeño bombs were smaller but good. Overall not in our top 3 all you can eat sushi places. 1.) Miyagi Sushi and Hibachi clearly number 1 here in Houston. Best sushi menu even if not AYCE 2.) Izumi is Sequin Texas 3.) Umiya - Corpus Christi.

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    Kabuki roll, will definitely order this one again.
    Kabuki roll, will definitely order this one again.
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