Benihana

About

In 1964 a new concept in luxury dining emerged on the fiercely competitive New York restaurant scene. Called Benihana of Tokyo, its food preparation methods immediately set it apart from other restaurants. Instead of being hidden away in a conventional kitchen, chefs prepared and cooked entrees at a table called a Hibachi Grill. This Swiss Cottage restaurant, traditional in design, was the first to open in the UK back in 1986. Steak and fish are a treat here, (especially the Benihana Special - an exciting combination of full-flavoured filet mignon and lobster tail) as is the cheery madness of the tableside chefs (count their fingers) wich encourages cross-table banter. During the sunny months, typically Japanese snacks such as tempura, temaki and sushi can be enjoyed in the relaxing garden area at the back of the restaurant.

Open seven days a week, Benihana Swiss Cottage seats 120 people (or 130 at a squish). As there are 13 tables, there would of course be 13 chefs entertaining your guests should you opt for exclusive hire. Accompanying the fresh food is a long list of speciality drinks, including mocktails - alcohol free cocktails for those who prefer sobriety to inebriation (you don't even need alcohol to have fun at this venue). If you'd rather have a bespoke menu, then simply agree a budget with the managers and they will create a selection of dishes to impress your party.

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Accomodation	London Marriott Hotel Regents Park (0.23 miles) London Marriott Hotel Regents Park (Room Only) (0.23 miles) London Marriott Hotel Regents Park (2 Night Offer & 1st Night Dinner) (0.23 miles) Hampstead Britannia Hotel (0.64 miles) Hampstead Britannia Hotel (2 Night Bed & Breakfast Offer) (0.64 miles)
Attractions	15a Buckland Crescent (0.19 miles) Freud Museum (0.41 miles) 8 Lower Merton Rise (0.44 miles) Julian Lax (0.67 miles) Cecilia Colman (0.70 miles)
Pubs	Zd Bar (1.39 miles) Inn On The Green (1.47 miles) Uxbridge Arms The (2.75 miles) Zeta Bar (2.93 miles) Intrepid Fox (3.01 miles)
Train Stations	South Hampstead (0.26 miles) Finchley Road & Frognal (0.67 miles) West Hampstead (0.94 miles) Hampstead Heath (0.98 miles) Kilburn High Road (1.03 miles)