There isn’t anyone who does not love Benihana’s fried rice and amazing raw seafood delicacies. Here are some interesting facts that will tempt you to visit this teppanyaki-style restaurant in Thailand.

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History

In 1964, a Japanese-born American wrestler, Rocky Aoki started the first Benihana restaurant in New York with an aim of showcasing authentic Japanese cuisine. The culinary arts were performed by well-trained chefs with theatrical effects. Initially, it was a four-table restaurant which now has expanded up to 16 Japanese cuisine restaurants around the world.

Benihana cooking tricks

Apart from cooking delicious dishes like pasta, fish and seafood and fried rice, the chefs are also trained to entertain guests with amazing cooking tricks. The popular onion volcano with fire is one such creative dish. Tourists in search of an ideal Japanese restaurant in Bangkok can count on Benihana Thailand to taste a yummy sushi and more Japanese delicacies.

Not to be missed “lobster”!

Those visiting this amazing restaurant should taste a dish of breathtakingly delicious lobster with garlic butter. You can either get a filet mignon and lobster tail or two entire lobsters just for $45-ish dollars which is certainly an affordable deal.

Unforgettable gifts

Enjoy a memorable birthday! Register in Benihana’s ‘The Chef’s Table’ and answer the survey, you will get a $30 birthday certificate to have a good time on your birthday.

Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+