Live Show
Teppanyaki turns dinner into a lively show with fire tricks, knife skills, jokes and interactive routines.
Benihana
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Benihana is a Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence built around teppanyaki cooking at the table, where chefs prepare the meal as a live performance. Reviews also highlight its unlimited sushi buffet, making it a flexible choice for family celebrations, lively dinners and sushi-focused visits.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
961 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Food
Reviews consistently describe the sushi, meats and seafood as fresh, flavorful and carefully cooked.
Sushi Buffet
The unlimited sushi buffet offers varied rolls, including classic and specialty options, without a reported drop in quality.
Generous Portions
One family visit stood out for excellent food served in notably large portions.
Dietary Care
Staff accommodated dietary requests, including cooking without oil and butter, and handled allergies attentively.
Family Friendly
Fire tricks and the interactive chef routines made a family visit especially engaging for children.
JBR Views
The restaurant is praised for views over JBR Walk and the beach, with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Celebration Dining
Customers repeatedly use the interactive format for birthdays and family celebrations rather than a conventional dinner.
What to Eat at Benihana How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Benihana, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Benihana, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Fried rice Net +2
“The chicken was tender and flavorful, the vegetables and fried rice were delicious, and watching the flames and knife tricks made the whole experience unforgettable.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken was tender and flavorful, the vegetables and fried rice were delicious, and watching the flames and knife tricks made the whole experience unforgettable.”December 2025
“Perfectly cooked steak, fresh seafood, and insanely good fried rice.”April 2026
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Beef tenderloin Net +1
“I ordered the beef tenderloin and royal prawns, and both were cooked perfectly and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the beef tenderloin and royal prawns, and both were cooked perfectly and full of flavor.”June 2026
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Benihana’s combination Net +1
“The teppanyaki experience: I’ve got the Benihana’s combination. Shrimps, beef, chicken - all three best protein sources at once.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The teppanyaki experience: I’ve got the Benihana’s combination. Shrimps, beef, chicken - all three best protein sources at once.”March 2025
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Grilled seafood skewers Net +1
“They have a sushi buffet with all types of sushi and grilled seafood skewers to die for.”
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Review excerpts
“They have a sushi buffet with all types of sushi and grilled seafood skewers to die for.”February 2026
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Matcha ice cream Net +1
“Also you have to try the matcha rice pudding and the matcha ice cream 🍵”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also you have to try the matcha rice pudding and the matcha ice cream 🍵”February 2026
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Matcha rice pudding Net +1
“Also you have to try the matcha rice pudding and the matcha ice cream 🍵”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also you have to try the matcha rice pudding and the matcha ice cream 🍵”February 2026
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Royal prawns Net +1
“I ordered the beef tenderloin and royal prawns, and both were cooked perfectly and full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the beef tenderloin and royal prawns, and both were cooked perfectly and full of flavor.”June 2026
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Sushi buffet Net +1
“They have a sushi buffet with all types of sushi and grilled seafood skewers to die for.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They have a sushi buffet with all types of sushi and grilled seafood skewers to die for.”February 2026
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Unlimited sushi buffet Net +1
“Absolutely loved the unlimited sushi buffet at Benihana, The Walk! 🍣✨ Every single roll was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The variety was impressive—from classic favorites to specialty rolls—so there was always something new to try. The quality never dropped despite it being an all-you-can-eat buffet, which was the biggest surprise.”
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Review excerpts
“Absolutely loved the unlimited sushi buffet at Benihana, The Walk! 🍣✨ Every single roll was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The variety was impressive—from classic favorites to specialty rolls—so there was always something new to try. The quality never dropped despite it being an all-you-can-eat buffet, which was the biggest surprise.”August 2026
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Unlimited sushi night Net +1
“The Unlimited Sushi Night turned out to be a perfect choice. 🍣The sushi was delicious and truly unlimited.”
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Review excerpts
“The Unlimited Sushi Night turned out to be a perfect choice. 🍣The sushi was delicious and truly unlimited.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (1)
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Scallops Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The side order of scallops was really good as well 3 x big jumbo scallops with garnishes and veggies.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The side order of scallops was really good as well 3 x big jumbo scallops with garnishes and veggies.”January 2026
Drinks 1
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Strawberry mojito Net +1
“Great food, mocktails were particularly good (strawberry mojito especially)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great food, mocktails were particularly good (strawberry mojito especially)”January 2026
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Seafood ramen Net −1
“Good experience food tasted really good! Few things I will mention is the broth for the seafood ramen was really salty and I asked for my steak medium (my usual go to) and it barely had any red/pinkish parts so from my knowledge that’s more of a medium well.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Good experience food tasted really good! Few things I will mention is the broth for the seafood ramen was really salty and I asked for my steak medium (my usual go to) and it barely had any red/pinkish parts so from my knowledge that’s more of a medium well.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve in advance if the teppanyaki experience is central to your plans; one booked visit found it worth doing.
Choose Teppanyaki. For the signature entertainment, ask for a teppanyaki table rather than a standard seat.
Try Outdoors. Outdoor tables provide views, and heaters are available if the evening feels chilly.
Check Doneness. If ordering steak, state your preferred doneness clearly and check it when served; one diner preferred medium rare after a correction.
Try Sushi Night. Sushi lovers can choose the unlimited buffet for a broad selection of rolls, sushi and sashimi.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Walk
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Cramped Grills
One review found the three grills too close together, making the dining area feel cramped.
Overcooked Seafood
A visit found the lobster and scallops overcooked and chewy, despite the beef being good.
Salty Broth
One diner found the seafood ramen broth very salty and needed a steak order corrected for doneness.
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The Bottom Line
Benihana in Jumeirah Beach Residence is built around teppanyaki: you sit at the grill while a chef cooks in front of the table, adding fire tricks, knife work, jokes and interactive routines to the meal. It suits birthdays, family outings and evenings when a regular restaurant feels too quiet. The food itself gets strong marks, especially the fresh seafood, steak, fried rice and sushi.
The unlimited sushi buffet is a separate draw, with reviews mentioning classic and specialty rolls, sashimi, grilled seafood skewers and generous variety. Sushi Night is also described as fast-moving and well presented, so it is worth considering if you want to sample broadly rather than choose one teppanyaki set. The Midori set was called reasonably priced, although no exact prices were provided.
The setting inside Amwaj Rotana is lively, with indoor and outdoor seating, JBR Walk and beach views, and heaters outside for cooler evenings. Service is generally attentive, and staff have accommodated allergies and requests such as cooking without oil and butter. Do note two practical cautions: one diner found the three grills cramped, while others reported overcooked lobster and scallops or a salty seafood-ramen broth.
If ordering steak, be specific about doneness and check it when served.