Open in 1964, Benihana began the whole Japanese dinner show/hibachi table phenomenon.
Benihana restaurants feature the Japanese cooking method known as "teppanyaki" - steak, chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables stir fried in front of your eyes around a communal table. The chain has added a variety of sushi and other Japanese favorites to its menu in the last decade, too.
Sign up at Benihana's web site, and you'll get:
• A complimentary Benihana Birthday Dinner certificate, maximum value of $30 (excludes alcoholic beverages, gratuity and tax) emailed to you for use during the month of your birthday. In other words, a free dinner!
It's good at locations around the country including the three In Illinois - Wheeling, Schaumburg and Lombard.
Other deals? Beginning TODAY, November 16 - when you purchase a $50 Benihana gift card, you’ll receive a $10 Bonus Card - a gift for you to keep or to give to someone. Promotion ends 12/31/09.
Benihana is also promoting a holiday special available for a limited time beginng TODAY 11/16/09 :
filet mignon, chicken and colossal shrimp, served with Benihana onion soup, Benihana salad, shrimp appetizer, hibachi vegetables, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice, Japanese hot green tea and Häagen-Dazs ice cream, sherbet or sorbet for $35.