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Make your next night out special at Benihana Downey. Located in The Promenade at Downey on Apollo Way, we are a great destination for dinner and a movie at the nearby Cinemark or a delicious lunch break near Kaiser Permanente. Watch our chefs dazzle you with fresh hibachi steak, seafood, and premium Wagyu prepared tableside. Craving sushi? Grab a seat at our Sushi Bar, or unwind in our Cocktail Lounge with a signature Benihana Punch and our Weekday Happy Hour. Hosting a celebration? Our private and semi-private dining rooms offer an exclusive setting for groups, or let us cater your event. We feature a Kabuki Kids menu and full wheelchair accessibility.
Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8801 Apollo Way, Downey, CA 90242
Phone: (562) 372-9210
Website: https://www.benihana.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: benihana.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Nathan Greenberg
Food was delicious. Service was good. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was bad. The host asked us to wait outside instead of inside until our party arrived. The food being cooked had more personality than the person cooking it. All of the vents and lights hanging from the ceiling are covered in thick layers of grime and dust. One side of the table couldn’t hear the other speak. Thankfully, everyone in our party liked their meal. Our drinks were always refilled, except for the green tea that was supposed to come with our orders didn’t appear until we asked for it at the end. The serving staff was very courteous.
… moreKristin Panganiban
Oscar and chef Leo were absolutely amazing. The service was exceptional and the food was superb. They didn’t complain about my boyfriend not wanting onions in his rice while other locations give us a hard time about it. With that said,Benihanas is my favorite restaurant ever and it is always a treat to come here. We love it so much! Thank you!
… moreMabait Maganda
The star Hibachi Chef Carlos gave a fun show! During dinner, he performed magic with eggs, created a Pacman, Butterfly, and Volcano among other stunts! Very friendly and he made sure everyone on the table was included. Thanks Chef Carlos!I I informed the gracious Manager Kevin that the female Manager (wore black suit) along with Bartender Cameron and Server Sergio were so attentive and welcoming. This Benihana is the BEST of all in LA and OC! 😀
… moreAmber Prada
Beyond disappointed with the turnout on this meal. I am a sucker for Japanese food and teppanyaki.
Came out for a light meal with my wife, so we decided to share a combination plate and get some sushi.
The size of the combination steak and shrimp was egregious. The steak was thin and overcooked, no more than 6ozs of chewy steak, and there were barely any vegetables.
Service was terrible. The combination dish was listed as a “5/6 course meal”. We had to ask for multiple items that were listed as “included” with the combination plate.
Server asked if we wanted fried rice instead of white rice with the combination plate, I asked for fried rice. He asked if we wanted to add any meat and I said why not, let’s try the wagyu steak to add. They charged us for a whole order of wagyu rice instead of an up charge that would make sense.
I regularly order to-go meals from Henami in Norwalk. ALWAYS steak and shrimp combos. I will pay $60 just for a meal for myself every time I go there and I officially will never regret it again because the portions and food quality speak for themselves.
My only regret is not getting photos so I could give a better side by side comparison.
… moreCame out for a light meal with my wife, so we decided to share a combination plate and get some sushi.
The size of the combination steak and shrimp was egregious. The steak was thin and overcooked, no more than 6ozs of chewy steak, and there were barely any vegetables.
Service was terrible. The combination dish was listed as a “5/6 course meal”. We had to ask for multiple items that were listed as “included” with the combination plate.
Server asked if we wanted fried rice instead of white rice with the combination plate, I asked for fried rice. He asked if we wanted to add any meat and I said why not, let’s try the wagyu steak to add. They charged us for a whole order of wagyu rice instead of an up charge that would make sense.
I regularly order to-go meals from Henami in Norwalk. ALWAYS steak and shrimp combos. I will pay $60 just for a meal for myself every time I go there and I officially will never regret it again because the portions and food quality speak for themselves.
My only regret is not getting photos so I could give a better side by side comparison.
Oscar Guerra
The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding! Our server, Vanessa, was wonderful—always attentive, keeping our drinks full, and making sure we had everything we needed for a great experience. Our chef, Carlos, was fantastic as well. Not only was the food cooked perfectly, but he also entertained both the kids and adults, making it such a fun and memorable visit. I cannot remember the third person that helped us but that individual was great! We’ll definitely be coming back!
… moreJulia Gaytan
Christopher was very attentive and made sure to check with us about the amount of spice and “done-ness” with our meats and seafood. I really appreciate the extra effort and the entertainment. It was our first time at this Benihanas and we really enjoyed the service and food.
… moreIsabella Vibiana Diaz-Ibarra
RENE was SUCH A GREAT CHEF! He really did a SHOW ABOVE AND BEYOND. Kept us constantly entertained with jokes and even had some props. very enthusiastic and you can tell he is a hard worker who enjoys his work. SELY was also AMAZING. She was attentive kind and helpful. She offered great recommendations. Would definitely come again just to see them.
… moreJed Dornoff
Birthday Feast Mode: Activated at Benihana Downey!
I celebrated my 48th birthday at Benihana in Downey, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment we sat down around the hibachi table, the night was filled with laughter, incredible food, and non-stop fun.
A huge thank you to my husband Richard for planning such a wonderful evening, and to my cousin Christine, her husband Steven, and my bestie Allie for being there to celebrate—it truly made the night unforgettable.
Special shoutouts to the amazing Benihana team:
• Chef Carlos – the king of the hibachi show! He kept us entertained while serving up some of the best food I’ve had in a long time. The knife tricks, the sizzle, the volcano onion… all done with such energy and skill.
• Heidi, our waitress – attentive, warm, and made sure we had everything we needed. Her timing was perfect and she kept the good vibes flowing.
• Cameron, the bartender – a true cocktail wizard. He kept the drinks fun, strong, and celebratory.
I don’t know how I managed to eat that much food (plus dessert and drinks), but every bite was worth it. The atmosphere was lively, the service was top-notch, and the love I felt around the table made this birthday one to remember.
Thank you, Benihana Downey, for making 48 feel special, delicious, and full of joy. I’ll definitely be back!
… moreI celebrated my 48th birthday at Benihana in Downey, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment we sat down around the hibachi table, the night was filled with laughter, incredible food, and non-stop fun.
A huge thank you to my husband Richard for planning such a wonderful evening, and to my cousin Christine, her husband Steven, and my bestie Allie for being there to celebrate—it truly made the night unforgettable.
Special shoutouts to the amazing Benihana team:
• Chef Carlos – the king of the hibachi show! He kept us entertained while serving up some of the best food I’ve had in a long time. The knife tricks, the sizzle, the volcano onion… all done with such energy and skill.
• Heidi, our waitress – attentive, warm, and made sure we had everything we needed. Her timing was perfect and she kept the good vibes flowing.
• Cameron, the bartender – a true cocktail wizard. He kept the drinks fun, strong, and celebratory.
I don’t know how I managed to eat that much food (plus dessert and drinks), but every bite was worth it. The atmosphere was lively, the service was top-notch, and the love I felt around the table made this birthday one to remember.
Thank you, Benihana Downey, for making 48 feel special, delicious, and full of joy. I’ll definitely be back!
Mikael Sanchez
We came to celebrate my cousin’s birthday, and while we had a reservation and were seated promptly, it did take a while for the chefs to come and start preparing our food. However, our server Daisy was really nice and attentive and made sure we had everything we needed and answered any questions we had. I’ll definitely consider this location again in the future.
… moreNiccoles Robertson Sr
The atmosphere was given a four due to slight dirt on the ceiling..
Walking into Benihana, we were immediately greeted with such professionalism and warmth—it truly felt like we were in for something special right from the start. We originally planned on ordering from the Power Lunch menu, but the staff let us know that for just $5 more, we could get the full lunch menu and still enjoy the famous hibachi show. Totally worth it!
Before the chef even arrived, we were treated to a tasty onion soup, a crisp salad, and a whole lineup of delicious sauces to try. My wife and kids went for the steak lunch, while I ordered the shrimp lunch along with some spicy tuna rolls. Every single dish was cooked perfectly and packed with amazing flavor.
Our waitress, Vanessa, was absolutely fantastic. She kept checking in on us, offered multiple drink refills, and made sure we were happy every step of the way. The level of service was just top-notch.
One of the biggest highlights was Chef Precious. She came out to introduce herself, put on gloves for cleanliness, and then put on an incredible cooking show right at our table. She was fun, engaging, and super skilled. I really appreciated how she took extra care with our dietary needs—she cooked my meal separately to respect my Presbyterian diet and kept the scallops away from my daughter’s food due to her allergies.
Everything tasted fantastic, and the whole experience was fun and memorable for the entire family. Between the great food, the entertaining show, and the excellent service, Benihana definitely deserves five stars. We’ll absolutely be back!
… moreWalking into Benihana, we were immediately greeted with such professionalism and warmth—it truly felt like we were in for something special right from the start. We originally planned on ordering from the Power Lunch menu, but the staff let us know that for just $5 more, we could get the full lunch menu and still enjoy the famous hibachi show. Totally worth it!
Before the chef even arrived, we were treated to a tasty onion soup, a crisp salad, and a whole lineup of delicious sauces to try. My wife and kids went for the steak lunch, while I ordered the shrimp lunch along with some spicy tuna rolls. Every single dish was cooked perfectly and packed with amazing flavor.
Our waitress, Vanessa, was absolutely fantastic. She kept checking in on us, offered multiple drink refills, and made sure we were happy every step of the way. The level of service was just top-notch.
One of the biggest highlights was Chef Precious. She came out to introduce herself, put on gloves for cleanliness, and then put on an incredible cooking show right at our table. She was fun, engaging, and super skilled. I really appreciated how she took extra care with our dietary needs—she cooked my meal separately to respect my Presbyterian diet and kept the scallops away from my daughter’s food due to her allergies.
Everything tasted fantastic, and the whole experience was fun and memorable for the entire family. Between the great food, the entertaining show, and the excellent service, Benihana definitely deserves five stars. We’ll absolutely be back!