Peter and Erica had their very first date alone at Benihana and it has been one of their favorite restaurants ever since. Call ahead to schedule a reservation as they are very busy on the weekends. Benihana restaurants are traditional Japanese-style hibachi steakhouses - called "teppanyaki." At Benihana, your meal is prepared and served by performing chef, right at your table. Diners can choose from a variety of fresh sushi and other Japanese favorites. At Benihana, the chefs have a flair for putting on a show. In the 10,400 square foot restaurant chefs will flip shrimp and slice steak at very high speeds much like that of a Samurai Warrior. Benihana is located seven minutes from downtown Minneapolis and fifteen from the famous Mall of the America.