Benihana - Temecula, CA

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   Lisa

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

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

   Ian was a fabulous chef! He was fun and personable and we had a blast with our family on my daughter birthday! Great food! 5 stars for sure for the chef!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Everything was great except the wait time. We had a reservation at 6pm, arrived around 5:40, and were finally seated around 6:30. The service was phenomenal given how extremely busy they were and the food was superb! Our chef Abel performed a great show and even better food.
   

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   Arnold

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Food and Customer Service was exceptional. Our server was very courteous and friendly, our chef “Able” deserves a 5-Star rating for his skills and great taste of food.
   

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   Leticia

   Palm Springs

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Kevin is the best chef! Will be back because of him!
   

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   Anna

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I would have expected better quality for the price. I ordered the chicken teriyaki 5 course meal. There were parts of the chicken that were hard. Didn’t taste like it was freshly cooked. The onion soup was warm and almost cold.
   

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   Mauricio

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Enjoyed the dinner with my family, we had a great time as Luis cooked for us. He was very engaging and entertained everyone. Food was cooked perfectly and everyone enjoyed their meal
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Hey Mauricio! Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time at Benihana - Temecula. It's wonderful to know that you found our food cooked to perfection and everyone enjoyed their meal. We always strive to make our guests feel engaged and entertained, so we're glad it added to your experience. We look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Lee

   Palm Springs

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   This newer location has come a long way since it opened. The staff was super. Even the chefs (ours was awesome) have become more comfortable with their work and are as entertaining as they were skilled. The servers were super attentive yet not obnoxious (their timing was great). The food was prepared perfectly. Since my first time visiting this location, I would say that it has come into its own and is now a great destination.
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Hey Lee! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our newest location in Temecula. Your kind words about our staff, chefs, and servers truly made our day! We're so glad to know that our efforts to make the dining experience enjoyable and professional have been successful. We're always working on improving our food and service, so we appreciate your feedback. We're looking forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Angelique

   San Joaquin

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   It was a hour thirty minute wait so everything after was just okay
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Angelique! Thanks for the feedback. We're sorry to hear about the long wait time you experienced. It's not the standard we aim for at Benihana - Temecula. We're glad to hear that you found our food good and service okay. We appreciate your patience and hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience.
   

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   Timothy

   San Diego

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   How was Chef tonight was awesome. He did a great job cooking our food the way we wanted it. 
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Tim! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Temecula! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us, especially our chef's cooking. It's always our goal to provide our guests with the best possible food and service. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another awesome experience.
   

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    Tracy

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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

    We went to celebrate my daughter’s birthday - staff was very accommodating and we had a wonderful time and food was delicious.
    

    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 5 days ago

    Hi, Tracy! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time celebrating your daughter's birthday at Benihana - Temecula! It's wonderful to know that our staff was able to accommodate your special occasion and that you enjoyed our food. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and your kind words are truly appreciated. Thank you for choosing us for your celebration. We look forward to serving you again soon!
    

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