Benihana - Indianapolis, IN

Benihana - Indianapolis, IN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Yvette

   Indiana2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   They accommodated our party, which ended up being larger than what reservations were made for. Top quality!
   

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   Brandon VIP

   Indiana1 review

   1.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Extremely expensive for poor quality food. Could go anywhere else and pay less and have better food. Disappointing.
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for the review, Brandon. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and it's disappointing to know that we fell short this time. We will take your feedback into account and strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better dining experience.
   

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   Michelle

   Dallas2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   My entire group was freezing and had to keep on coat and wear gloves! My chicken and steak were both overcooked! Also, I never received my birthday voucher which we were celebrating and spoke to Eric the manager who said he could do nothing about it. I sent several emails inquiring as to why I hadn’t received my voucher without any response! I celebrate my birthday every year at Benihana and this was by far my worst experience.
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Michelle, we're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. We understand that your group was uncomfortable and the food didn't meet your expectations. We take your feedback seriously and will address these issues with our team to ensure better experiences in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and make it up to you. Sincerely, the Management Team.
   

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   Stepheny

   Indiana11 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Went to Benihana on 3/25 with a friend. She ordered chicken teriyaki and I ordered the Emporer's Feast. We also ordered an appetizer of vegetable tempura. Our appetizer never came and the chef began cooking our order. I asked the waitress about the appetizer and she said that the chef in the back has to do all of the sushi orders BEFORE he does the tempura. This is unacceptable. I asked a manager about it and he said that a couple of people did not come to work and that the chef in the back is about a half an hour behind. So, I just cancelled the appetizer order. I did notice that the children that sat at our table got their sushi and fried food from the back timely. OK, so the chef starts cooking and then runs out of the shrimp appetizer when it got to me. Well, I'm allergic to shellfish, so OK, but I was going to give it to my friend. After the meal, we did not get the sherbert that came with our meal until we asked and then it was like it was a big inconvenience. And I might add, it was less than a teaspoon. Very disappointing. My friend paid the bill, however, I told her she should not have tipped. I don't know if she did or not. Has Benihana gone down hill now?
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded 7 days ago

   Dear Stepheny, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your visit. Providing excellent service and a smooth dining experience is our priority, and it’s clear that we fell short during your visit. We understand how frustrating it must have been to not receive your appetizer in a timely manner and to experience delays due to staffing challenges. Your feedback regarding the sequence of food preparation and portion sizes is invaluable, and we will be reviewing these concerns with our team to ensure better consistency. We truly appreciate your patronage and would love the opportunity to make it up to you. Best regards,
   

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   Brian

   Indiana6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 25, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was good. Dragon roll was missing the shrimp and got only a table spoon of ice cream.
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Brian, We're sorry to hear that you were not fully satisfied with your meal. We appreciate your feedback regarding the missing shrimp on the Dragon roll and the value you received. We always aim to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback helps us do that. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN
   

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   Nick

   Indiana1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I'm a pretty easy customer for restaurants. I'm very forgiving for slow service, mistakes, or whatever. We had a reservation for 7:00 but didn't get seated for 20 minutes. Forgivable, except that we didn't get approached to even get a glass of water for another 25 minutes, we just stared at a hot grill with 5 strangers. Beverages came slowly as did our lackluster chef. Truthfully we just wanted to eat by that point, so the lack of pizzazz was par for the course. Food was fine, but the bill was disproportional to the whole experience, and we won't be going back here. The ceiling is nasty and the waiting area is cramped. Not my jam.
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on March 25, 2025

   Hi Nick, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. We pride ourselves on our service and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short during your visit. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for service, especially when you have a reservation. We also regret that our food and beverage offerings didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we aim to improve our services. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another opportunity to provide a better dining experience in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   It was empty waited much longer to be seated. Waiter mixed up multiple things,the cook messed up, we gave our cards for checkout waited 30+ min to get our cards back
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on March 24, 2025

   Dear Guest, Thanks for the review. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations, especially with the service and confusion during your meal. We take your feedback seriously and will use it as an opportunity to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the quality we're known for. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Kristen

   St. Louis2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Took my daughter for her 10th birthday dinner celebration. They were very accommodating with adjusting my reservations, as we needed more time to gather everyone. Upon arrival, the employees we encountered were super nice. Our cook was not very engaging. It, for sure, was not the same experience I have had previously at Benihana while in Texas. The selection of vegetables presented were only two. My daughter and her friends ordered the white noodles, which were not cooked in front of us. They were brought out on plates and given to my daughter and her friends. The noodles were cold. In addition, the food was poorly seasoned. Lastly, we were presented with the bill and no one ever came to sing happy birthday to my daughter until prompted. After such poor service and unpleasant food, at least my daughter could’ve gotten a happy birthday without asking, considering she cancer in with “It’s my 10th birthday sash and crown on”🤣🤣. Maybe they didn’t realize it was her birthday. I’m part way to please. But this experience was not what I would’ve have expected.
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on March 24, 2025

   Dear Kristen, Thank you for celebrating your daughter's special day with us and for sharing your experience. While we’re glad our team was accommodating with your reservation, we’re truly sorry that the rest of your visit didn’t meet expectations. We regret that the service felt unengaging, the food wasn’t up to our usual standards, and that your daughter’s birthday wasn’t properly acknowledged. That’s not the experience we want for our guests, especially on such an important occasion. We appreciate your feedback and will be addressing these concerns with our team to ensure improvements. We hope to have the chance to provide a much better experience in the future. Best,
   

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   Clayton

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really good. Everything was amazing definitely will be back
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on March 24, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Clayton! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. It's great to know that you loved our food and service. We strive to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience, and your kind words truly make our efforts worthwhile. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience!
   

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    kaitlin

    Indiana2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    It was very slow we were in a month ago with no issue and it didn’t even feel like the same establishment. Will not be returning most likely when asking the manager what the issue was he told us we had one of his “slower servers” and that was all.
    

    Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on March 21, 2025

    Hey Kaitlin, we're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. We understand that waiting can be frustrating, especially when you're trying to have a good time. We are taking your feedback seriously and will be looking into the issues you mentioned. We strive to provide the best service to all our guests and it seems we fell short this time. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
    

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