Just five minutes from the Ontario Convention Center, hungry visitors can indulge in the Benihana experience. Food is prepared by chefs on a grill in front of guests, blending meal and entertainment. Fare includes sushi, seafood, meat, and vegetables. Though it is a popular and ground-breaking American chain, the restaurant is steeped in the traditions of Japan - from food and service to decor.
With locations from Long Beach to Pasadena, this little spot fuses teppanyaki and sushi. The teppanyaki features the traditional hot plate and skilled chefs who grill steak, shrimp, chicken and just about anything else from the Japanese kitchen. At the sushi bar, guests will find all the usual suspects including the spicy tuna and Philadelphia rolls in addition to some signature rolls like the Rising Sun, baked lobster and house Tokyo Wako roll. For dessert, the banana spring rolls made with a yuzu orange marmalade are exceptional.
Gyu-Kaku is a popular Japanese restaurant chain that is a great place to dine with family or group of friends. Following the Japanese tradition, Gyu-Kaku has barbecue dining at the table which is known as Yakiniku. The Yakiniku dining experience is one of a kind as the guests prepare the grills themselves. Marinated meats like chicken, fish, pork with some sauces and accompaniments are provided and they can be grilled at the table as per the taste preference of the guests. Apart from the Yakiniku traditional dining, Gyu-Kaku also has an a la carte menu which features sumptuous appetizers like Fried Calamiri, soups like Miso soup and more. Pair your meal with a hot or cold sake or any other beverage from the bar menu. Check website for happy hours and more.