Benihana - Indianapolis, IN

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

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   Kimberly

   Indiana2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Overpriced. Nice staff. Food was just okay. You pay for the "show"
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for the review, Kimberly! We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on our pricing and the food quality. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests and your input will help us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
   

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   Amy

   Indiana2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

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

   I booked a reservation for my parents, my 2 kids, and myself for my birthday dinner. We arrived and were seated next to another couple. The waitress came along and got our drink orders and appetizer orders. Then we sat, and sat, and sat, and sat. The kids' milkshakes and my Mom's tea came, however my Dad and I never received our cocktails. In addition we didn't get the three appetizers that we ordered. The soup and salad came. Still no appetizers or cocktails, and no water was refilled for anyone at the table. At the one hour mark we had no water, no cocktails, no appetizers, and no chef. We finally received the calamari that my daughter ordered. It was cold and had obviously been sitting around for quite some time. At this point, I was fed up and asked to speak to a manager. I let him know what had been going on and that we would like to return the calamari, pay for the drinks we received, and leave. He apologized and let us know they were very busy. He comped the tea, milkshakes, and the calamari. As we got up to leave the chef was walking across the restaurant to our table, but by then it was too late. We added up our bill and we were on track to spend $500.00. We took our business elsewhere and had prompt, excellent service and food. We will not be returning to Benihana.
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Amy, we're truly sorry for the experience you had during your visit to Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. It's never our intention to keep our guests waiting and it's disappointing to hear that you had to wait for so long. We apologize for the inconvenience and the disappointment that ensued. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the calamari, though. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the experience you were expecting. Thank you for your understanding. Best, Benihana - Indianapolis, IN Management Team
   

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   Kelley

   Indiana1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

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

   Desperately needs a deep clean. Service and food were good, but restaurant could use a refresh
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded 5 days ago

   Hey Kelley, Thank you for your feedback and for rating our food and service highly. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal. However, we're truly sorry to hear that you feel our restaurant could use a deep clean. We're committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and we appreciate your suggestion. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Benihana - Indianapolis, IN soon for a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Yagnesh Nesh

   Orange County2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

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

   1. Even we told server that two out of three in our party are first time at Benihana’s, she did not explain how their menu and courses will work. 2. Food was okay. It was showing not so experience hand had cooked
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on April 18, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Yagnesh Nesh. We're sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. We strive to provide a seamless dining experience for all our guests, and it seems we fell short during your visit. We apologize for not explaining the menu and course options to you or your party, and we're taking your feedback into consideration as we continually work to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you and your friends.
   

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   Steve VIP

   Indiana24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

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

   Tonight’s overall experience was fabulous. Fabulous to the degree that the ladies were so happy to be together for birthday celebrations. Let’s not forget about the photo of all the ladies together. They were very excited to have there own print to take home. That’s the hoopla of the evening. Let’s talk about the meal. Always a wonderful performance/presentation and tastes just as good.
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on April 16, 2025

   Hello Steve, Thank you for choosing to celebrate your birthday with us at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. We are thrilled to hear that you and your lovely companions had a fantastic time. Your kind words about our food and presentation are greatly appreciated. We look forward to many more celebrations with you in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Don VIP

   Indiana3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   Service has been very good. The food is always good!!
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on April 15, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Don! We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed our service and food at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. We always aim to provide the best dining experience for our guests. We noticed that you rated us lower on value. We're always working to provide the best value for our guests and your feedback helps us in that effort. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Dan

   Indiana4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   We were so disappointed. Had not been to Benihana in years. This is not the Rocky Aoki experience of the past. It is an expensive and CHEAP version. Server was non existent after taking our order and got that wrong. Chef had ZERO personality and his skills were sub par. Observing other grills, all the chefs are performing from the same stale playbook. The Food...crap...flavorless...dumped on the plate like last night's garbage. And the timing...no regard...the chef Mario prepared the meals in a way, 1 family member was almost finished before the last had their entrée. Will NEVER go back. There are many far better alternatives in the area at much less cost. Avoid.
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on April 13, 2025

   Hello Dan, We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. We understand that dining out can be a special occasion and we regret that we didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on our service and food. We take pride in our culinary skills and your feedback will help us improve. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide the quality experience you remember. Thank you for your feedback.
   

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   Lexi

   Indiana2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

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

   Food, service and chef were excellent tonight. We were greeted by very friendly staff and were seated right away. They asked if we were celebrating anything, which I confirmed my birthday. They took our family photo and gave us a print out a few minutes later. Our server and the chef were both extra attentive and accommodating for our two young daughters, which was extra appreciated. Unfortunately we were not offered tea or ice cream, and we had to inquire after being presented the check. It seems like this has been the case the last few years we’ve gone (unsure if their service standards have changed?). Also, the building is very tired and would love to see this location at a minimum go through a refresh, if not a complete rebuild. We love Benihana and want to see it succeed.
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on April 11, 2025

   Hey Lexi, Thanks for choosing Benihana - Indianapolis, IN for your birthday! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your experience. We're sorry to hear that you found our service and facilities not up to the standard you're used to. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take it into consideration. We're always striving to improve and your feedback helps us do just that. We hope to see you again soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Kirvi

   Las Vegas2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

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

   The experience was very nice, the food delicious, and the chef very friendly. The only thing I didn't like was that you have to share a table with other people; you don't have privacy, but I understand why, since they don't have many tables, and the tables are only suitable for large groups. But everything was very good.
   

   Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on April 7, 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Kirvi! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the experience at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. Our team takes great pride in providing delicious food and friendly service, and we're glad that we could meet your expectations. We understand that dining in a large group can sometimes feel a bit constrained, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back soon!
   

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    Yvette

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    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!
    

    Benihana - Indianapolis, INResponded on April 5, 2025

    Hey Yvette, thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a great time at Benihana - Indianapolis, IN. We're glad you appreciated the top quality of our food and service. We always strive to accommodate all our guests and make every visit a memorable one. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you again! Best, The Management Team
    

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