MIAMI, April 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc. BNHN, the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, has announced the April Chef's Specials, Hibachi Shrimp & Chicken for Two, a five-course feast for only $36 and Hibachi Tuna Steak for One, five courses for just $22.

Come celebrate spring break with close friends or family, and enjoy some relaxing time off with a flavorful meal. Throughout the month, two guests can enjoy this Benihana teppanyaki treat of Hibachi Shrimp & Chicken entrees grilled with mushrooms and sesame seeds, Benihana onion soup, Benihana salad, hibachi shrimp appetizer, hibachi vegetables, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice and Japanese hot green tea, a five-course meal for just $36 (tax and gratuity excluded). Another option this month is the Hibachi Tuna Steak for One, served with tomato, avocado and edamame in a white balsamic sauce, along with Benihana onion soup, Benihana salad, hibachi shrimp appetizer, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice and Japanese hot green tea, a five-course meal for only $22 (tax and gratuity excluded).

Enjoy either of the April Chef's Specials with one of Benihana's specialty drinks such as the Peach Blossom Bellini or Cherry Pomegranate Mojito. Or try one of Benihana's suggested pairings, like the Hibachi Shrimp & Chicken with a glass of Chardonnay, 'Flor de Campo' by Sanford and the Hibachi Tuna Steak with a Kikusui 'Chrysanthemum Water.'

Both Chef's Specials are available throughout the month of April. The specials can be found at all Benihana restaurants in the United States with the exception of Las Vegas, Little Rock and Hawaii.

For more information about the April Chef's Special or to find a Benihana location, visit www.benihana.com.

About Benihana
Headquartered in Miami, Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ GS: BNHN) is the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants with 96 restaurants nationwide, including 63 Benihana restaurants, eight Haru sushi restaurants, and 25 RA Sushi restaurants. In addition, 16 franchised Benihana restaurants are operating in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. To learn more about Benihana Inc. and its three restaurant concepts, please view the corporate video at www.benihana.com/about/video.  

SOURCE Benihana Inc.