Benihana menu prices in the UK put a teppanyaki set menu at around £30 and a three-course meal at about £29.50, with the chef cooking hibachi steak, chicken and prawns at your table. Benihana has two London restaurants, in Chelsea and Covent Garden. Here are the current Benihana prices and how to save.
Benihana UK at a glance
| Teppanyaki set menu | around £30 |
|---|---|
| 3-course meal | from £29.50 |
| UK locations | Chelsea and Covent Garden, London |
| Style | Teppanyaki cooked at your table |
| Best saver | Up to 30% off via booking sites |
| Last updated | June 2026 |
Full Benihana UK menu prices
Benihana is a teppanyaki and sushi restaurant where a chef grills your food at the table. It sits at the premium end, so the prices below are higher than a typical chain. The menu covers hibachi lunches and dinners, sushi and sashimi, and set teppanyaki menus. Prices below are representative; confirm with the Chelsea or Covent Garden restaurant before you book.
Set menus and mains
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Teppanyaki Set Menu | around £30 |
| 3-Course Meal | from £29.50 |
| Traditional Hibachi Lunch | from £20 |
| Sushi and Sashimi Combos | varies |
| Specialty Dinners (aged steak) | premium |
Best ways to save at Benihana
Benihana is a treat rather than an everyday meal, but there are clear ways to spend less. Booking through restaurant reservation sites regularly unlocks up to 30% off the food bill, which is the biggest single saving. The traditional hibachi lunch is cheaper than the full dinner menu and includes the same table-side cooking, so going at lunchtime is the best-value way to try it. Set teppanyaki menus also work out cheaper than ordering courses individually, and the experience suits a group or a celebration where you share the chef’s performance.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a meal at Benihana UK?
A teppanyaki set menu is around £30 and a three-course meal from £29.50. The traditional hibachi lunch is cheaper.
Where is Benihana in the UK?
Benihana has two UK restaurants, both in London: one in Chelsea and one in Covent Garden.
How can I get a discount at Benihana?
Booking through restaurant reservation sites often gives up to 30% off the food bill, and the lunch menu is cheaper than dinner.
What is teppanyaki at Benihana?
Teppanyaki is food cooked on a hot grill at your table by a chef, including hibachi steak, chicken and prawns, served with rice and vegetables.
About Benihana in the UK
Benihana was founded in New York in the mid-1960s by a Japanese restaurateur, built around teppanyaki, food cooked on a flat-top grill directly in front of diners, combined with a genuinely theatrical element of chefs performing knife tricks and flourishes as part of the cooking process. That performance-dining format was relatively unique when it launched and helped establish teppanyaki as a recognised dining category well beyond Japan itself. Its UK presence, concentrated primarily in London, brought that same theatrical teppanyaki experience to British diners looking for something beyond standard Japanese restaurant dining.
What to expect at Benihana
Expect a genuinely theatrical dining experience, with chefs cooking and performing at your table rather than food arriving from an unseen kitchen, making it well suited to a celebration or special occasion rather than a quick everyday meal. Set menus are the most common way to order, giving a structured multi-course teppanyaki experience rather than a more typical a la carte format. Because the performance element takes time, expect a longer dining experience than a standard restaurant meal, worth planning your evening around rather than fitting in around other plans.
More frequently asked questions
What is teppanyaki?
A Japanese cooking style using a flat-top grill, often performed theatrically at the table as part of the dining experience, as popularised by Benihana.
Is Benihana good for a special occasion?
Yes, the theatrical cooking performance and set menu format make it well suited to celebrations rather than a quick everyday meal.
Benihana menu changes and seasonal items
Like most UK chains, Benihana periodically updates its menu with limited-time seasonal items alongside the core standard range, worth checking current listings if you’re hoping to try something specific rather than assuming a past visit’s menu still applies exactly. Seasonal items are sometimes priced at a slight premium compared to standard menu items, worth factoring in if you’re working to a specific budget. Checking the app or website shortly before a visit is the most reliable way to see what’s currently available at Benihana, rather than relying on an older printed menu.
Dietary options at Benihana
Most Benihana locations now publish detailed allergen and dietary information online, worth checking in advance if you have specific requirements rather than asking only once you’ve arrived. Vegetarian and vegan options have generally expanded across UK chains including Benihana in recent years, though the specific range still varies by location and menu version. Checking directly with a specific branch, rather than assuming national menu consistency, is worth doing if a dietary requirement is a genuine concern for your visit.
Does Benihana publish allergen information?
Most locations do, available online, worth checking in advance if you have specific dietary requirements before visiting.
Does Benihana’s menu change seasonally?
Yes, like most UK chains, limited-time seasonal items appear alongside the standard range, worth checking current listings before a visit.