Benihana, Japanese restaurant in Polaris, Columbus, US.
Benihana is a Japanese restaurant in Polaris featuring 18 teppanyaki grill tables where professional chefs prepare meals in front of diners at 8781 Lyra Drive. The space centers entirely on this interactive grilling style and shared cooking experience.
The restaurant continues the tradition started by founder Hiroaki Aoki in 1964, introducing Japanese teppanyaki cooking methods to American diners. This cooking style gradually spread across the country after that initial establishment.
The restaurant displays Japanese cooking methods while preparing fresh sushi, sashimi, and grilled dishes at shared dining tables where guests sit close to watch the chef work. This setup creates a social dining experience rather than a solitary meal.
The establishment accepts reservations through OpenTable to plan your visit in advance. Coming during less busy times helps you enjoy a more relaxed experience with your chef.
Each dining group gets a dedicated chef who demonstrates precise knife skills while preparing meals on heated steel cooking surfaces. This personal performance turns every visit into a show for guests to watch.
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