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8801 Apollo Way
Downey, CA
90242

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562 586 5269

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Dining

  • Sun - Thu, 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Fri - Sat, 11:00am - 11:00pm

Lunch

  • Mon - Sun, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Happy Hour

  • Mon - Fri, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Take-Out & Delivery

  • Sun - Thu, 10:30am - 10:00pm
  • Fri - Sat, 10:30am - 11:00pm
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Welcome to Benihana, home of the original hibachi experience.

Our Downey restaurant is at 8801 Apollo Way in The Promenade at Downey. Whether you’re coming in for a great dinner before a film at the nearby Cinemark, heading out for a lunch break from Kaiser Permanente, or just looking for a great night out with family and friends, we’re easy to find and always worth the trip.

Indulge in the latest additions to our menu: $3, $6, $9 Happy Hour, Taste of Benihana and Wagyu of the World. Ask your server about our limited-time offers, highlighting the flavors of the season.

Features:

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Private & Semi-Private dining rooms
  • Cocktail Lounge
  • Sushi Bar
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What's Happening in Downey

There’s always something going on at Benihana Downey. Here’s what’s on right now.

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The Best Lunch Deal Near You

3-Course Power Lunch Starting at Just $15.95

Fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and live teppanyaki cooking. All in 45 minutes or less. Or your lunch is on us.

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Fresh From the Grill

Our chefs cook right in front of you. Filet mignon, colossal shrimp, Hokkaido scallops, are all grilled on the teppanyaki with the kind of showmanship you’ll still be talking about on the drive home.

If you’re after hibachi in Downey, you’ve found it.

And if sushi is what you’re after, our Sushi Bar is turning out fresh nigiri, sashimi and signature rolls every day. It’s one of the best places for sushi in Downey and well worth a visit in its own right.

On the grill right now:

  • Teppanyaki Hibachi
  • Wagyu of the World
  • Sushi and Sashimi

Need lunch? Benihana’s Power Lunch is a full 3-course hibachi meal from just $15.95, served in 45 minutes or less, guaranteed. Or your meal is on us. A great midday stop at The Promenade, whether you’re coming from nearby or just looking for a great lunch in Downey.

Available Monday through Sunday until 3pm.

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What We're Pouring

The grill gets all the attention, but the drinks hold their own.

  • Rocky’s Margarita: Altos Plata, yuzu, Grand Marnier. Pick your flavor: Traditional, Mango, Passion Fruit or Strawberry.
  • Perfect Piña Margarita: Don Julio Blanco, pineapple, yuzu. Get the bowl. Share it. Or don’t.
  • Dirty Bull: Red Bull, Calpico, pineapple, whipped cream. Add vodka for $3. You’re welcome.

Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Head to our Cocktail Lounge and make an evening of it.

Must be 21+. Availability may vary.

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Explore the Downey Neighborhood

Apollo Way puts us right in the middle of The Promenade at Downey, one of the area’s most popular dining and entertainment destinations. Cinemark is just across the way for anyone making a full evening of it, and we’re well placed for guests coming from Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Paramount and across southeast Los Angeles County.

Whether you’re eating before a film, heading in after work or just looking for a great restaurant in Downey, parking is available and the grill is waiting.

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Got something to celebrate? We're good at that.

Whether it’s birthdays, team dinners, client nights or big occasions, we’ve got you. Benihana Downey has private and semi-private dining rooms for groups who want their own space around the grill, plus a full Cocktail Lounge for drinks before or after.

Get in touch and we’ll take care of the rest.

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Enjoy Benihana Anywhere

Want to bring the Benihana experience to your event? We offer catering for offices, gatherings and private occasions in and around Downey. Order directly or through ezCater.

Can’t make it in? Our iconic dishes are available for takeout and delivery daily from Benihana Downey on Apollo Way.

  • Sun through Thu: 11am to 10pm
  • Fri and Sat: 11am to 11pm
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Share the Benihana Experience

From the sizzle of hibachi to fresh sushi favorites, Benihana is where celebrations come to life. Give someone a night they’ll truly remember.

Available in physical and digital formats. Valid at all Benihana locations across the US, including right here in Downey at The Promenade. If you wish to purchase a gift card with Braille, call 1 (305) 702-2897.

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FAQs

Does Benihana Downey serve lunch?

Yes, every day from 11am. The Power Lunch is a full 3-course hibachi meal from just $15.95, available Monday through Sunday from 11am to 3pm in the dining room. Guaranteed in 45 minutes or less, or your meal is on us.

What time is happy hour at Benihana Downey?

Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm with drinks and bites at $3, $6 and $9. Our Cocktail Lounge is a great spot to make the most of it. Ask your server for the current menu when you arrive as availability may vary.

Is there parking at Benihana Downey?

Yes, parking is available at The Promenade at Downey, 8801 Apollo Way, Downey, CA 90242.

Does Benihana Downey have a kids menu?

Yes! The Kabuki Kids menu is for children aged 12 and under, with entrées served with Japanese onion soup or Benihana salad, a shrimp appetizer, vegetables and steamed rice. Kabuki Kids members also receive a free souvenir mug with any Kabuki Kids meal during their birthday month.

Is Benihana Downey good for a pre-cinema dinner?

It really is. We’re right at The Promenade at Downey, just across from Cinemark, making us a popular choice before a film. Make a reservation, take your time over dinner and head to the screen feeling great.

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Please note that a 20 percent service charge is added to all dine-in orders and 5 percent for take-out orders. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 177.23, subd. 9, this service charge is not a gratuity or the property of any employee. Your server will receive a portion of the service charge. No gratuity is expected, but if you want to give a gratuity to the server in cash you’re welcome to do so.