If you love dining with the chef cooking in front of you, you might be familiar with "Teppan-yaki." This is one of Japanese cooking style in which the food is cooked in front of you on teppan or hot iron plate. In Thailand, there are many Teppan-yaki restaurants but there is one that is famous all over the world.
"Benihana" in Japanese means 'red flower.' This Teppan-yaki restaurant first opened in New York in 1964 by Rocky (Hiroaki) Aoki, an ex-wrestler in Olympic team. The differences at Benihana from other Teppan-yaki restaurants are the show from the chef. Since then, because of Benihana, dining in Teppan-yaki restaurant has become a trend to all over the U.S. and around the world. The restaurant now has two branches in Thailand, one at the Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa and the other at Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa.
This spacious restaurant was decorated in Japanese style. All the seats are counters of hot teppan for 2-5 people. Stepping in, you will hear the laughter of customers who are watching the skillful chef perform with great amusement.
Excellent taste with a lot of varieties the Benihana offers one of the best Japanese cuisines in town with an excellent location and a excellent staff service.