Benihana

Japanese | West 50s

Food20 Decor19 Service21 Cost$45

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"Fun" is the word on this Midtown Japanese steakhouse where "skilled" hibachi chefs put on a show "dicing and slicing" food tossed in the air; foes find the grub "Americanized", the tabs "expensive" and the routine "gimmicky", but there's no doubt that "kids love" this "well-oiled machine."

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