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Media Contacts: Sarah Schmidt // 414.227.1535 // sschmidt@c-k.com December Benihana Chef's Special

Filet Mignon & Chicken for Two, Hibachi Tuna Steak for One

MIAMI, Dec. 1, 2012 - Benihana Inc., the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, has announced the December Chef's Specials, Filet Mignon & Chicken for Two, a five-course feast for only $48, and Hibachi Tuna Steak for One, five courses for just $22.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays to enjoy a masterfully created dinner alongside Benihana's world famous hibachi entertainment. The Filet Mignon & Chicken for Two, grilled at the tabletop with mushroom and sesame seeds, is the perfect treat to share with that special someone. Or enjoy the Hibachi Tuna Steak for One, a sesame-crusted tuna steak with tomato, avocado and edamame in a white balsamic sauce, prepared medium rare. Both Chef's Specials are served with Benihana's signature onion soup, Benihana salad, a hibachi shrimp appetizer, hibachi vegetables, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice and Japanese hot green tea, offering balanced and flavorful five-course meals for only $48 or $22 respectively (tax and gratuity excluded).
Complement either of the December Chef's Specials with one of Benihana's suggested beverage pairings. Share a bottle of the Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, with its flavors of cassis and blackberry, while enjoying the Filet Mignon & Chicken for Two. A glass of the lightly sweet and acidic hints of apricot, kumquat, nectarine and lime leaves found in the Kung Fu Girl Riesling is the perfect match for the Hibachi Tuna Steak for One. And if you are in the holiday spirit of sharing, relax in Benihana's lounge with friends and enjoy the Red Flower Punch Bowl and an order of the Spicy Tuna Tartare for $11.50 - thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in chili ponzu sauce beneath a layer of spicy tuna tartar with sliced avocado, masago, and orange zest and served with corn tortillas.
The specials can be found at all Benihana restaurants in the United States, with the exception of Little
Rock, Las Vegas and Hawaii.
For more information about the December Chef's Specials or to find a Benihana location and make a reservation today, visit www.benihana.com.

About Benihana

Headquartered in Miami, Benihana Inc. is the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants with 94 restaurants nationwide, including 62 Benihana restaurants, seven Haru sushi restaurants and 25 RA Sushi restaurants. In addition, 16 franchised Benihana restaurants are operating in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. To learn more about Benihana Inc. and its three restaurant concepts, please view the corporate video at www.benihana.com/about/video.
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