Sign your child up for Kabuki Kids® and make their birthday extra special—with the magic of our iconic Benihana chefs, a delicious meal cooked right before their eyes, and their very own Lucky Cat Mini to take home. Free to join for kids 12 and younger.

A LUCKY BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

Make their next birthday one to remember! When you sign your child up for Kabuki Kids®, Benihana’s eClub for kids ages 12 and under, they can celebrate their special day with us and receive their very own Lucky Cat mini plush key chain birthday gift.

Join Kabuki Kids today and give them one more reason to get excited about their next Benihana birthday celebration!

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Meet Your Lucky Cat

With a paw raised high and plenty of luck to share, the Lucky Cat has long been a symbol of good fortune, happiness and welcome.

Now, this special little friend has made its way to Benihana just in time for birthday celebrations! Kids can take their Lucky Cat mini plush key chain home or clip on their bags as a reminder of all the fun, laughs and memories made celebrating their big day—and keep a little birthday luck with them all year long.

Enroll your child in our Kabuki Kids eClub today!

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Celebrate Their Birthday at Benihana

There’s nothing quite like a Benihana birthday! From the excitement around the teppanyaki table to the food, fun and celebration, birthdays at Benihana are made to be remembered.

And for Kabuki Kids members, there’s now even more to celebrate. Their Lucky Cat mini plush key chain is a special birthday gift they can take home after the celebration is over.

Not a Kabuki Kid yet? Sign up your child today!

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Bringing the whole class?

For birthday parties of eight or more, with at least two kids under 12 at the table, make the celebration even more special with Lucky Cat Mini! Simply sign each child up for Kabuki Kids® before your group dining event, and each registered child will receive their very own Lucky Cat Mini during the celebration.

Planning something bigger? Our group dining team can help you plan it.

Every Benihana is a little different, so if you have a question about your party, contact your local restaurant. They’ll be glad to help.

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Before you sign up

  • Lucky Cat plush is available for members of Kabuki Kids eclub for kids 12 and under. Lucky Cat must be redeemed with barcode from Kabuki Kids email. Legal parent or guardian must sign up child with valid email address. One per guest, per birthday. Valid at participating locations only. Restrictions apply. Visit Benihana.com for more information.
  • Full terms and conditions are below.

Not just for the kids

Kids don’t get all the fun. Everyone at the table watches the same chef, gets the same show and eats the same fried rice, which is why so many families end up back here for the grown-ups’ birthdays too.

If there’s one coming up, everything you need to plan it is on our birthdays page, including the Friends With Benefits® birthday reward for adults.

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Free to join, for kids 12 and younger. A parent or guardian signs up on the child’s behalf. Add their details and choose the Benihana you usually visit, so the right restaurant is ready for them.

Celebrating a grown up’s birthday too? Adults get their own birthday reward with Friends With Benefits®. 

    THE CHILD’S PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST REGISTER FOR HIM/HER.

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    Questions parents ask

    SIGN UP FOR KABUKI KIDS

    What is the Benihana Kabuki Kids Mini Lucky Cat?

    The Benihana Mini Lucky Cat is a special kids birthday gift exclusively for eligible members of Kabuki Kids®, Benihana’s eClub for kids ages 12 and under. Eligible members receive a Lucky Cat mini plush key chain as part of their Benihana birthday celebration. The Lucky Cat mini plush stuffed animal key chain measures 4″.

    How does my child get a Lucky Cat birthday gift at Benihana?

    A parent or legal guardian must enroll their child in Kabuki Kids using a valid email address. Eligible members will receive a birthday email containing a unique barcode. Present the barcode at a participating Benihana location to redeem your child’s Lucky Cat.

    Is Kabuki Kids free to join?

    Yes! There is no purchase required to join Kabuki Kids eClub. However, an adult or kids meal must be ordered to redeem an eligible Lucky Cat birthday gift.

    Do I need to make a purchase to receive a Lucky Cat?

    Yes, the purchase of kids or adults entrée must be made in order to utilize your unique barcode. Your child must be an eligible Kabuki Kids member, and the valid barcode from their Kabuki Kids birthday email must be presented to redeem the Lucky Cat mini plush key chain.

    Do I need to bring the Kabuki Kids birthday email with me?

    Yes. The unique barcode included in the Kabuki Kids birthday email is required to redeem your child’s Lucky Cat mini plush key chain, so keep the email handy when you visit. Presenting this on your phone is sufficient.

    Can we use Kabuki Kids® for a birthday party with friends?

    Yes! A child can be enrolled by an adult using a valid email address.

    My child is already enrolled in Kabuki Kids and has received a birthday gift in the past. Do I need to sign up again?

    Nope — you’re all set! If your child is already enrolled in Kabuki Kids®, no action is needed. When their next eligible birthday comes around, you’ll automatically receive a Kabuki Kids birthday email with their unique barcode to redeem their Lucky Cat.

    Just keep an eye on your inbox as their birthday approaches, and get ready to celebrate!

    Can my child receive more than one Lucky Cat?

    Lucky Cats mini plush key chains are limited to one per eligible guest, per birthday.

    Can I purchase another Lucky Cat?

    Unfortunately, no. The Benihana Lucky Cat mini plush key chain is an exclusive Kabuki Kids birthday gift and is not available for individual purchase.

    Can my child get a Lucky Cat mini plush key chain if they aren't enrolled in Kabuki Kids?

    No. Lucky Cat mini plush key chains are exclusively available to eligible Kabuki Kids members. Sign your child up for Kabuki Kids today so they can get in on the birthday fun!

    Can we redeem our Lucky Cat mini plush key chain voucher at any Benihana restaurant?

    Lucky Cat mini plush key chain redemption is available at participating Benihana locations only, excluding franchises. Lucky Cat mini plush key chains are available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies are limited.

    How long do we have to redeem the Lucky Cat?

    Your child’s Lucky Cat must be redeemed within 30 days from the date the birthday email and associated barcode are issued. Your Kabuki Kids birthday email will include your unique barcode along with additional redemption details, so be sure to visit before it expires!

    I have two children enrolled in Kabuki Kids. Can they both receive a Lucky Cat?

    Yes! As long as each child is an eligible Kabuki Kids member and has their own unique barcode delivered to your email, both children can redeem their Lucky Cat. Simply present each child’s unique barcode when you visit.

    Can I use the same barcode for more than one child?

    No. Each Lucky Cat mini plush key chains requires a unique Kabuki Kids birthday barcode issued for that individual child. Barcodes cannot be shared or used to redeem more than one Lucky Cat.

    My Lucky Cat mini plush key chain was lost or damaged. Can I get another one?

    Oh no! Unfortunately, Lucky Cat mini plush key chains cannot be replaced once they’ve been redeemed. But there’s plenty more Benihana fun to discover! Visit the Shop at Benihana.com to check out more great Benihana merchandise.

    How can my child safely enjoy their Lucky Cat?

    Lucky Cat mini plush key chains are made for cuddles and fun! We recommend enjoying your Lucky Cat with parent or guardian supervision. Please do not chew, bite, tear or intentionally damage the plush. If your Lucky Cat becomes ripped or damaged, discontinue use to help prevent loose materials or small pieces from becoming a potential choking hazard.

    I didn’t receive my child’s birthday email, or the barcode isn’t showing. What should I do?

    First, check your spam or junk folder to make sure your Kabuki Kids® birthday email isn’t hiding there. We also recommend adding Benihana to your address book or safe sender list to help ensure future emails reach your inbox.

    Still need help? Please contact [email protected] for further assistance.

    If your child has aged out of Kabuki Kids, which is available for kids ages 12 and under, we recommend enrolling in our Friends with Benefits® loyalty program so they can enjoy benefits like a $50 Birthday Reward in the future.

    I used to receive a birthday certificate as a PDF. Where is it?

    We’ve made things easier! Kabuki Kids birthday emails no longer include an attached PDF certificate. Instead, your child’s unique birthday barcode will appear directly in the body of the email. Simply have the barcode ready to present when you visit Benihana.

    My child doesn’t want the Lucky Cat plush. Can they still get a ceramic mug?

    Yes! If your child would prefer a traditional Benihana ceramic mug, please let your server know when redeeming their Kabuki Kids birthday gift. Ceramic mugs are available while supplies last, and inventory may vary by location.

    I received my child’s birthday email and barcode. Now what?

    It’s time to celebrate! We recommend making a reservation at your nearest Benihana to plan your child’s birthday celebration. While reservations are not required, they are encouraged.

    When you arrive, let your server know that you’re celebrating a Kabuki Kids eClub birthday and have your child’s unique birthday barcode ready to present.

    Ready to Make Their Birthday Extra Lucky?

    Sign up your kids ages 12 and under for Kabuki Kids® and make their next birthday at Benihana even more special.

    Offer Details

    Terms & Conditions

    Restrictions on Certificate Barcode and these Terms constitute Terms and Conditions of
    offer. Limit one Kabuki Kids® registration per child (twelve (12) and under). Limit one (1)
    certificate barcode and one (1) Lucky Cat Mini Plush Key Chain per child per calendar
    year. Certificate good for recipient child only. Register your child either in-store by
    visiting any participating Benihana location or on-line/email (NOT both). In accordance
    with the privacy policy of Benihana.com, a child CANNOT register for the Kabuki Kids®
    program for him/herself. THE CHILD’S PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST REGISTER
    FOR HIM/HER. For the avoidance of doubt, the preceeding applies to in-store
    registration as well as on-line/email registration for the Kabuki Kids® program. For in-
    store registrations, valid U.S. street address required (no P.O. Boxes). For on-line/email
    registration, parent/legal guardian must be registered with ‘The Chef’s Table’ program.
    In all cases, purchase of a kids or adult meal is required for child to receive Birthday
    Lucky Cat Mini Plush Key Chain. Present certificate to wait staff prior to ordering;
    certificate will not be honored and redeemed for Lucky Cat Mini Plush Key Chain any
    time after payment of guest check. Benihana National Corp. (Sponsor) is not
    responsible for lost or deleted certificates, regardless of cause. Sponsor does not for
    any reason extend or change expiration dates on certificates. Certificates must include
    the first and last name, date of birth, barcode and expiration date of recipient (child).
    Paper certificates must be original; copies will NOT be accepted. Reservations for
    birthday parties must be made in advance and must include a party of eight with at least
    two children under the age of 12 dining to receive the offer. Maximum of eight (8) Lucky
    Cat Mini Plush Key Chains per birthday party. In all cases, purchase of a kids or adult
    meal is required for child to receive the Lucky Cat Mini Plush Key Chain. Benihana
    National Corp. (Sponsor) can determine availability for the offer at its sole discretion.
    Benihana National Corp. (Sponsor) is not responsible for any typographical or other
    error in the printing, the offering or the announcement or administration of offer or
    Kabuki Kids®, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. Children of
    employees of Sponsor and their immediate families (defined as parent, child, sibling and
    spouse) are NOT eligible to participate in offer; but, such persons may register for
    Kabuki Kids® No group or organization requests will be accepted. Decisions of Sponsor
    regarding offer (including eligibility, Certificate redemption and interpretation of Terms
    and Conditions) and Kabuki Kids® are final and binding; Sponsor reserves the right to
    refuse to honor Certificate and refrain from distribution of Lucky Cat Mini Plush Key
    Chain without liability of any kind if Sponsor determines in its sole discretion that
    participant is not in full compliance with Terms & Conditions (including but not limited to
    age, Certificate/submission that is illegible, damaged or incomplete). The preceding
    includes but is not limited to a child who is determined by the Benihana restaurant
    location to be acting in an inappropriate or anti-social manner (such as, bothering other

    guests). By participating in offer and/or registering for Kabuki Kids® parent/legal
    guardian agrees on behalf of himself/herself and child to release and hold harmless
    Benihana National Corp., its advertising and promotion agencies and their respective
    parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, representatives, agents,
    successors, assigns, employees, officers, shareholders and directors, from any and all
    liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense whatsoever including without
    limitation, property damage, personal injury and/or death which may occur in connection
    with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in offer or Kabuki Kids® Benihana
    National Corp. makes no warranty, representation or guarantee of any kind regarding
    the Lucky Cat Mini Plush Key Chain. Lucky Cat Mini Plush Key Chains are subject to
    availability. Child and his/her parent/legal guardian must take possession of Lucky Cat
    Mini Plush Key Chain at time of award; Lucky Cat Mini Plush Key Chains will not be
    stored or held by Benihana restaurant location.
    Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or
    incorrect transmissions/Certificates, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical
    hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person’s computer related
    to or resulting from submitting information online to receive Certificate or dissemination
    of Certificate, registration for Kabuki Kids® undeliverable mail, or lost or unavailable
    network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or computer transmission that may
    limit a user’s ability to participate in offer and/or Kabuki Kids® whether caused by
    mailing facility, computer, technical or human error. Sponsor reserves the right, in its
    sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, extend or suspend this offer and/or Kabuki
    Kids® should (in its sole discretion) virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention,
    fraud or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security,
    fairness or proper conduct of the offer and/or Kabuki Kids®. And, in such event,
    Sponsor’s liability shall be limited to those Certificates distributed by Sponsor prior to
    such action being taken by Sponsor as per these Terms and Conditions (provided that
    such Certificates are redeemed in full accordance with Terms and Conditions). Notice of
    such action by Sponsor will be posted on Benihana.com. Sponsor reserves the right to
    disqualify or prohibit the participation of a child in offer and/or Kabuki Kids® if fraud or
    tampering is suspected, or if the child or his/her parent/legal guardian fails to fully
    comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these Terms and
    Conditions.
    CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE www.benihana.com
    INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO KABUKI KIDS® OR UNDERMINE THE
    OPERATION OF THIS OFFER AND/OR KABUKI KIDS® IS A VIOLATION OF
    CRIMINAL & CIVIL LAWS. SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY
    AND/OR SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL MAKING ANY SUCH ATTEMPTS
    TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

    Any dispute, claim or cause of action arising under this offer, Kabuki Kids® or these
    Terms and Conditions shall be brought in the federal or state courts of Delaware, and
    such courts shall apply the internal, substantive law of Delaware in adjudicating any
    such dispute/claim/cause of action. To the fullest extent permitted by law, by
    participating, you agree (a) to the jurisdiction of such courts; (b) to bring any action
    individually (NOT as part of a class action); (c) that in any such dispute/claim/cause of
    action, your recovery shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred (if any), with
    any right to special, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive or other damages and/or
    attorneys’ fees being waived.
    SPONSORED BY: BENIHANA NATIONAL CORP., MIAMI, FL 33178.