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26 Ventura Blvd,
Encino, CA
91436

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818 251 8269

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Dining

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

Lunch

  • Mon - Fri, 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 Encino restaurant is at 16226 Ventura Boulevard in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Whether you’re coming in for a team lunch, heading out for a special occasion, or just looking for the best hibachi restaurant in

Encino, we’re easy to find and always worth the trip.
And there’s something worth knowing before you arrive: the interior of this restaurant is an authentic Japanese farmhouse, dismantled and shipped from Japan, then reconstructed on-site right here in Encino.

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:

  • Semi-Private Dining Rooms
  • Valet Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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What's Happening in Encino

There’s always something going on at Benihana Encino. 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 Encino, you’ve found it.

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 on Ventura Boulevard whether you’re coming from Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills or anywhere across the Valley.

Available Monday through Friday 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.
  • Prickly Pear Margarita: Milagro Reposado, prickly pear, Grand Marnier. It’s seasonal, so don’t sleep on it.
  • 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.

Must be 21+. Availability may vary.

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Explore the Encino Neighborhood

Ventura Boulevard puts us right in the middle of one of the San Fernando Valley’s most vibrant stretches. Sherman Oaks is just east, Woodland Hills to the west, and we’re well placed for guests coming from Studio City, Northridge, Tarzana and across the greater LA area.

Whether you’re looking for a great restaurant in Encino for a special occasion, heading in after work or coming down from the hills for the evening, valet parking is available and the grill is waiting.
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Our professionally trained hibachi chefs know how to light up the grill - and the onion volcano - better than anyone.

Fun fact

Benihana Encino has been the site of numerous television and film productions including The Office and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. It is a local favourite of celebrities, and one never knows who they might encounter seated at the teppanyaki grill.

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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 Encino has semi-private dining rooms for groups who want their own space around the grill, all within the setting of an authentic Japanese farmhouse interior.

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 Encino. Order directly or through ezCater.

Can’t make it in? Our iconic dishes are available for takeout and delivery daily from Benihana Encino on Ventura Boulevard.

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 Encino on Ventura Boulevard. If you wish to purchase a gift card with Braille, call 1 (305) 702-2897.

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FAQs

Does Benihana Encino serve lunch?

Yes, every day from 11am. The Power Lunch is a full 3-course hibachi meal from just $15.95, available Monday through Friday 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 Encino?

Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm with drinks and bites at $3, $6 and $9. Ask your server for the current menu when you arrive as availability may vary.

Does Benihana Encino serve sushi?

It does. Our sushi chefs prepare fresh sushi and sashimi alongside the teppanyaki, from classic nigiri to signature rolls. Well worth exploring alongside the hibachi.

Does Benihana Encino 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.

Has Benihana Encino been used as a TV or film location?

Yes, Benihana Encino has been the site of numerous television and film productions including The Office and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. It is also a well known celebrity favourite, and the authentic Japanese farmhouse interior, shipped from Japan and reconstructed on-site, makes it one of the most distinctive restaurant settings in Los Angeles.

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