April Benihana Chef's Specials

MIAMI, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, has announced the April Chef's Specials: Filet Mignon and Chicken for Two for $51 and Seafood Diablo for $21. Both Chef's Special entrees come with Benihana onion soup, Benihana salad, hibachi shrimp appetizer, hibachi vegetables, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice and Japanese hot green tea.

Enjoy the featured Filet Mignon and Chicken for Two, grilled with mushrooms and sesame seeds. Or try the mouthwatering Seafood Diablo, sea scallops, calamari, shrimp, assorted vegetables and Japanese udon noodles with a special homemade spicy sauce. Complete the meal with one of Benihana's suggested beverage pairings. The intensely aromatic flavors of blackberries, violets and vanilla found in the Don Miguel Gascon Malbec pairs flawlessly with the Filet Mignon and Chicken for Two. If ordering the Seafood Diablo, the Kung Fu Girl Riesling comes highly recommended; embodying hints of apricot, kumquat, nectarine and lime leaves.   

If looking for a quick and flavorful meal, try a pairing from Benihana's Lounge Menu. The Fried Dinner Boat, for $16, comes with Benihana onion soup, Benihana salad, edamame, California roll, fried hibachi shrimp in spicy chili sauce, panko-crusted fried colossal shrimp and chicken, steamed fresh rice and fresh fruit. This meal pairs impeccably with the Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat ale, which carries surprising depth while being light on the palate. Or enjoy the Sashimi Ceviche for $10, including citrus-marinated tuna, albacore, masago, shrimp, octopus and tilapia. Accompany your meal with the Skinny Cherry Fizz. At only 145 calories, this beverage packs a flavorful punch with hints of cherry, lemon and cranberry.

The specials can be found at all Benihana restaurants, with the exception of Las Vegas, Hawaii and some international locations.

For more information about the April Chef's Specials or to find a Benihana location and make a reservation today, visit www.benihana.com.

About Benihana

Headquartered in Miami, Benihana Inc. is the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants with 95 restaurants nationwide, including 63 Benihana restaurants, seven Haru sushi restaurants and 25 RA Sushi restaurants. In addition, 15 franchised Benihana restaurants are operating in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. To learn more about Benihana Inc. and its three restaurant concepts, please view the corporate video at www.benihana.com/about/video.   

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