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1. Textures like bamboo and stone evoke natural surroundings at Benihana. |
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2. A video projection of bamboo hovers above the sushi counter. |
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3. Concrete flooring gives the room a modern feeling. |
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4. A round center area housing the bar and sushi counter gives guests an alternative to the teppanyaki tables. |
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5. Windows embedded in the curved stone wall let guests peer into the bar. |
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6. Spot lighting calls attention to Benihana’s teppanyaki chefs. |
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7. The array of 18 teppanyaki tables includes two large, semiprivate booths. |
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8. The red of the right-side dining room signifies “spirit” factors such as the heart and healing. |
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9. Benihana’s black-paned windows, covered by scrims during the day, are inspired by traditional Japanese architecture. |
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10. Hood ornaments in the “earthen” room depict power and energy. |
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11. Bamboo screens help break up the 7,500-square-foot space into several dining areas. |
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12. The 20-foot-high blacked-out ceiling, jutting wood beams and stained concrete floor recalls a stage. |
