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Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA

3.0
3
2570 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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7:00 PM
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Booked 37 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (610) 832-5924
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/
  • Neighborhood
    Plymouth Meeting
  • Cross street
    Plymouth Meeting Mall Parking Lot. Between Boscov's and AMC Movie theater.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Septa Bus Routes include 27, 98 and the L bus.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Enjoy the flavors of our signature hibachi with an exclusive five-course meal for just $39 per person. Enjoy our fan favorites like our fried rice, hibachi steak or tender chicken, Benihana soup and signature salad, fresh sushi,  homemade dipping sauces, and more! Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available with any other promotions, discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificates. Tax and gratuity are not included.
    $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA Photo
  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Experience our newly added six-course Wagyu of the World menu! The unique menu features mouthwatering premium cuts along with flavorful pairings like our Benihana soup and salad, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, steamed rice and more.  Ask your server for more details. Reserve now!

    WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU Photo

What 2,570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.0
3 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3Service
  • 3.2Ambience
  • 2.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Kid-friendly

  • Western Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Western Suburbs

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Plymouth Meeting offers an engaging hibachi experience with "amazing staff" and "great food." Known for its lively atmosphere, it's perfect for celebrations, especially birthdays. While the service can be slow during peak times, the chefs are "fantastic" and "entertaining." Improvements in reservation management could enhance the experience.
2,570 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    1st issue was we made a reservation for 1815. It was extremely busy in the lobby with nowhere to sit. We arrived around 1805, and were not called to sit until almost 1900. After sitting and giving drink orders we waited until about 1920 to take food orders. We still had not received any drinks at that point. At 1930 we finally received our drink orders. Shortly after we received the appetizers we ordered, but were not supplied anything but chopsticks to use. At 1940 the chef came over to start cooking. While he was cooking we finally received the soup portion of the appetizers, but still no silverware. This was after the chef had already served the fried rice along with the shrimp appetizers. We then finally received forks. The chef finished cooking around 2000. We never received the salads we ordered. About 20 min later we had to flag down the server to get our check so we could pay and leave. We were out the door around 2030. As far as the price goes I think they are well over priced. I go to a local hibachi in NE Philly and usually spend around $120, including tip for the same meal for 4 people. I only had myself and my 2 kids, 9 & 6, and it was $225 including tip. Both kids did order adult meals, but they also always order the adult meals when we do hibachi. I will not be returning to this chain again after this poor experience. I have have done a few stand-alone hibachi restaurants now, and found out that private restaurants provide a much better hibachi experience.

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  2. alethia

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I made reservations for 8 foot a birthday dinner. Our family was celebrating two family members’ birthdays. We had to wait 30 minutes to be served because they were short staffed. Also, another couple was seated at our table. It wasn’t the intimate experience we’re accustomed to at Benihanas. The cooking presentation seemed rushed. It was not a special outing for our family celebration.
    Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PAResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Alethia, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests, especially for special occasions like your family celebration. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the wait time and the rushed cooking presentation. We're taking your feedback into account and will work on improving our service. We hope to have the chance to serve you again and make your next visit a better one. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Angel

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can't go wrong with Benihana. It's good food and a nice family treat. The portions are smaller and the prices are waaaaay higher than ever before. Went there on a Monday aft 5 and all night there was only ONE waiter for all of the tables! (The did have 2 chefs, though). The bar area was unacceptable. It's apparent that they are short-staffed and have been for some time. Our waiter was very nice and continued to apologize all evening. It took over 25 minutes just to pay our tab. I realize the waited was busy but maybe the manager could have stepped in and process the payments for the 4 of us waiting to pay our tabs.
    Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PAResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Angel, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA. We apologize for the wait during your visit. We're sorry to hear about the service you experienced and we will definitely look into this matter. We aim to provide a seamless dining experience and we regret that we fell short on your visit. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best, Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA Management Team

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  4. Samantha

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a 630 reservation, we never even got sat or greeted. Waited an hour past our reservation time to find out their bartender walked out and they had 4 servers. A whole lobby filled with people waiting to celebrate their birthday, like myself. They never turned off their reservation books or informed anyone of what was going on. A number of people walked out after being seated and never served. Managers were no where to be found nor were helping the staff. Some wonderful girl was brave enough to hop back behind the bar to help even though she wasnt a bartender and had a great spirit about the situation.
    Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PAResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Samantha, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA. We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait for your table despite having a reservation, and we apologize for any confusion regarding our staffing. We're glad to hear that our team was able to assist you despite the unexpected situation. We deeply regret that you had to endure the discomfort and inconvenience caused by our staffing issues. We take your feedback seriously and will work on improving our reservation management and communication. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more pleasant dining experience in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Brendan

    Unspecified

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a reservation for 7:15 and unfortunately did not get sat until 8:00. They were clearly very overbooked and understaffed. The food was delicious as always and our sever was very nice, but we waited very long to even be given our menus.
    Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PAResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Brendan. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be nice. We're sorry for the longer wait time you experienced and understand how this can be frustrating. We're always working to ensure our reservations are honored in a timely manner, but we're aware that we sometimes fall short. We appreciate your understanding and patience. We hope to see you again soon, and promise to strive for a more timely and enjoyable dining experience next time.

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  6. Roxanne

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    With the exception of our very talented, friendly, and engaging chef, my family’s recent experience at Benihana in Plymouth Meeting was just awful. To start, we had a 5 pm reservation to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. When we arrived, there was no one at the front concierge desk, and no one even manning the nearby bar to ask. Two people said they had been sitting at the bar with no bartender anywhere to be seen for some time. When staff members finally materialized from the back, they stood together talking, seemingly oblivious to the increasing numbers of families and couples waiting to be seated. As time dragged on and the staff continued their own conversations, everyone else waiting to be seated left in frustration. When we were finally seated, the table chef asked if it was anyone’s birthday at our table and our daughter politely raised her hand. We told him she specifically wanted to come here for her birthday. The chef mentioned something special would be in store for the birthday girl. Well, the meal came and went — including a lobster roll appetizer special the waiter said would cost between $10 and $15 dollars ( I was charged $27). After the chef was finished cooking and left, not a single waiter ever came back to our table. My daughter’s main dish—a soup—never arrived, and we had to physically go and find a waiter—twice—to ask for it. When we later flagged down an employee for boxes for leftovers, they were brought with the bill. Others with birthdays have gotten special treatment at Benihana’s; not our daughter. The staff here just didn’t seem to give a damn about customers—until, that is, the delivery of the bill. Focused on a tip, the woman (manager?) suddenly became very attentive. If the place was packed, there’d be a reason for such appalling service. But it was only moderately full—and now we know why.
    Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PAResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Roxanne, We're truly sorry for your disappointing experience at Benihana - Plymouth Meeting. We apologize for the lack of attention you received and the delay in your meal. We're taking your feedback seriously and will address these issues with our team. We hope for a chance to make it right in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Keysa

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I haven’t be here in several years. I was celebrating my birthday. I can’t understand why a table that came after us got started before us? The chef was good and the food was good as well. The service was a bit funky. My husband had a good time as he had never been.
    Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PAResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Keysa, We're glad to hear you enjoyed your birthday celebration at Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests and we're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. We're sorry to hear that your experience wasn't perfect, and we appreciate your feedback. We're committed to providing the best service and food, and we'll certainly work on improving the timing of our service and the overall experience. We hope to serve you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Taniya

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    If I could give this location zero stars I would. For context I did book a reservation on Friday February 14th - so I was already prepared to be patient and expect some delays when it came to being seated, serviced, and eating but this location on this specific night was just 100% out of control, understaffed, and unprepared for there SCHEDULED RESERVATIONS. Our reservation was for 9:00pm. we areived at 8:50pm. When we walked in the check-in/waiting area was over packed, loud, unorganized, and chaotic. It was so many people that it took 20 minutes to check in (Our check-in time was 9:10pm) Shortly after checking in the manager began to call reservations by name to be seated. By this time it is 9:30pm and our name was not called - after asking the manager why not we were told that they were seating "8:00pm reservations" We than sat and waited til a little after 10:00pm to eventually be called and seated. The host would sit 2-3 tables at a time. We sat at the table for 20 minutes before we received our menus. Then it took 10 more minutes before someone a lady came out and took our orders for our drinks and appetizers. So this is around 10:30pm. Before leaving she states they only have 2 people working at the bar and that is causing all of the delay in the restaurant... We didnt receive our drinks (not our appetizers or main course ordered) until 11:17pm. Meanwhile during all of this 1/3 tables that was seated at the same time as us already had there drinks, alcoholic drinks, appetizers, main course, and there chef was finishing up his show) My partner and I decided to leave ruining our night on Valentines Day. When we were leaving at 11:20pm they were seating 10:00pm reservations. They are scheduled to close at 11:00pm. This location needs to fire everyone starting at the top going down and create a fresh start to ensure proper management, reservations, and customer service. They were obviously overbooked and the managers were not on the same page! DONT COME HERE!!!!!
    Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PAResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Taniya, we're truly sorry for your experience at Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA. We understand your frustration with the wait times and service issues you encountered. We also apologize for any confusion about your reservation due to the crowded waiting area. We assure you that we are taking steps to ensure such incidents are not repeated. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. - The Management Team

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  9. Stacie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a 5:45 reservation. We were seated in the back near the drafty exit door. At 6:30 we had not received anything, not even water. Complained to management and we received water. By 6:45 we hadn’t received anything else. Complained to management who apologized. We left.
    Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PAResponded on February 15, 2025
    Hey Stacie, We're really sorry about your recent experience at Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait, especially for such a special occasion. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and we're committed to make sure it doesn't happen again. We appreciate your patience and understanding and we hope to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Tara

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Although it was not crowded when we got there, we still waited approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes to get our food. This was unacceptable to my cranky, eight-year-old who was starving. Also not great for the adults. 
    Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PAResponded on February 16, 2025
    Hello Tara, We're sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA. We understand that waiting can be frustrating, especially when you're hungry. We appreciate your patience and understand that your experience was not up to our usual standards. We're continuously working on improving our service and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope to have the opportunity to better your experience in the future. Best Regards, The Management Team

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Benihana - Plymouth Meeting, PA is rated 3 stars by 2570 OpenTable diners.

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508 W Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Plymouth Meeting Mall Parking Lot. Between Boscov's and AMC Movie theater.
  • Neighborhood
    Plymouth Meeting
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Septa Bus Routes include 27, 98 and the L bus.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (610) 832-5924
  • Catering
    Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/
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