Benihana Chelsea - London

komal D.

My first experience at a Japanese restaurant, and it was absolutely out of this world! Benihana made a lasting impression on me. Watching the chef cook right in front of me was something I had always looked forward to, and it did not disappoint. Chef Jamie was incredibly skilled and experienced, making the entire dining experience both interactive and entertaining. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere added to the overall charm. I would definitely visit again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and exciting Japanese dining experience!

batman51

Once you have found the very discrete entrance to Benihana, be warned, there are 32 steps down to the restaurant (and 32 back up). There is a small cloakroom halfway down the stairs (by reception). As we were a bit early, we had the suggested coffee which was not very hot, fortunately because we were suddenly called in to the main restaurant. We were placed at the end of an 8 seater table, one side left clear for the chef, and with a couple seated at the far end; a slightly awkward arrangement since we were facing each other, too far away to converse but near enough to have to avoid each other’s gaze.
Service began quite promptly with some small starters cooked on the hot plate in front of us in an interesting way, including making a “volcano” in onion rings when an adjacent table were singing happy birthday. Having had our soup, the rice, salmon and chicken quickly followed and the whole thing was over in an hour. As the chef has to go to the next table, you cannot really take a break between courses for this particular offering.
I understand part of the attraction is the presentation which was fun in parts but it not that out of the ordinary. The food was perfectly ordinary too and the cocktails, although interesting looking, did not make you feel like ordering a second one.
The lounge area is large and a big screen shows the names of people (presumably guests) who have birthdays or other celebrations that day. The adjacent toilets appeared to be well maintained.
Glad we tried it but we won’t be back.

Elis M.

I had an incredible dining experience at Benihana Chelsea, thanks to Jojo! From start to finish, Jojo provided outstanding customer service, making our meal not just delicious but truly memorable.

Jojo’s energy, skill, and attention to detail were unmatched. He cooked our food to perfection while keeping us entertained with his engaging personality and impressive culinary techniques. It was clear he genuinely cared about our experience, checking in to make sure everything was just right.

His warm and friendly attitude made us feel special, and he went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time. If you’re visiting Benihana Chelsea, I highly recommend requesting Jojo—you won’t be disappointed!

Thank you, Jojo, for making our meal so enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back!

Jillian B.

If you want to enter into a world of fine dining, quick entertaining chef who is cooking right in front of you, delightful serene ambiance and food that is top notch… THIS IS THE PLACE TO VISIT!!!!

10 out of 10 Tasty Food and Smashing Drinks - Staff Made Us Very Welcome!

The Food is cook in front of you and to your specifications and tailored to your individual tastes!

Better in group formation and with reasons to celebrate (you can special request a welcome message for your guest upon entering and it will be up on the big screen all night) this venue is more of a whole dining experience rather than a just a night out at the restaurant type situation.

The staff are very attentive and fully explain how it works and what to do when your personal Chef Comes out to perform his culinary magic with skilled perfection and light entertaining banter!!

This is an amazing place to go to celebrate life, birthdays, any kind of welcome or leaving do/party and just a nice place to go eat with friends and family or colleagues!

Manuel P.

It was a nice experience all together but if you take out the impressive juggling skills and charisma of the chef, food was pretty average. Two round slices of courgettes and a piece of grilled onion as a starter is a very cheap shot if you ask me. Also we all agreed that the teriyaki chicken was rather dry and that the chef was pretty bad at portioning up the grilled prawns, so my girlfriend and I were left with only 4 pieces each when he gave everyone else at least 6 right before our eyes. Would have been nice if he had acknowledged his mistake and we would’ve just laughed about it but he was clearly hoping we wouldn’t notice… not cool. On the bright side the egg fried rice was tasty and the grilled salmon was delicious. Loved the glass of bubbly at the start and the truly banging Old Fashioned at the end.

CnK

Came for a friend's birthday dinner.

We were served by Hamza. He was polite, attentive and definitely made the experience more enjoyable.

The chef was full of energy, and had us all laughing.

One negative is that food was not shared out equally, I noticed that my friends were given larger portions.

The food was good........(as part of a set menu) I had onion soup, a bowl of salad with a ginger dressing, Benihana style fried veg, tiger prawns, white rice and chicken teriyaki

The Main Tai cocktail was ok, but for the price it could have been stronger.

Gryte D.

a very entertaining place, chefs are trained to entertain all guests of varied ages and it’s amazing how they do so - very adaptable. the portion sizes are very good, it does seem like a hefty price you’re paying when you see the menu, but when you take the entertainment and amount of food you get, it’s very much worth it. the only reason it’s not 5/5 is the service, quite slow, we had empty glasses that were removed but no offer for another drink was made, when wanting the drinks menu no one was around for us to ask so we left it (even though it was 7pm on saturday), the water we got had black bits floating around… if it wasn’t for the food and entertainment, it would be a lower score.

Burcin T.

An amazing dining experience! Benihana Chelsea is not just about the food—it’s a full-on performance. The chefs put on a fantastic show at the teppanyaki table, with fire tricks, knife skills, and entertaining cooking techniques that make the meal unforgettable.

The food itself was fresh and absolutely delicious! The service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome.

If you’re looking for a fun, interactive, and delicious dining experience, this is the place to go! Perfect for special occasions or just a unique night out. Can’t wait to come back!