Benihana Temecula Shares Grand Opening Information

TEMECULA, CA — Temecula's newest restaurant, Benihana, a Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurant in the Promenade Temecula shopping center, is slated to open in September, the chain announced this week.

Benihana Temecula remains under construction at 26420 Ynez Road near the intersection of Winchester Road and Ynez Road. Tom Baldwin, CEO and President of Benihana, spoke about the upcoming launch of the 12th franchise location in Southern California.

"Temecula is the perfect place for Benihana to deliver on our mission of creating great guest memories," Baldwin said. "We're thrilled to be a part of the Temecula community and look forward to welcoming neighbors and friends to enjoy our special Benihana dining experience."

To commemorate the grand opening, Benihana will host a celebratory lunch with a local children's charitable partner and other special events to welcome the local community.

The 8,200 square foot space will feature an expansive cocktail bar and 21 teppanyaki tables where highly skilled and expertly trained teppanyaki chefs will prepare steak, chicken, or seafood before your eyes.

Guests can complement their Benihana experience with our extensive sushi and sashimi menu in addition to an elevated bar offering that includes a variety of premium and artisanal sakes, fine wines, craft beer and classic cocktails, according to the Benihana website.

Guests can also enjoy their hibachi and sushi favorites at home through delivery services, including UberEATS, Postmates, Grubhub, DoorDash, EZCater and online at Benihana.com.

Lisa Merelo, General Manager of the Benihana Temecula location, spoke on what's coming within our town.

"Beyond a fun, one-of-a-kind dining experience, Benihana is known for creating great memories by delighting guests with our talented entertaining chefs and our delicious, high-quality menu items," she said. "We have developed a strong local presence throughout Southern California, and we are elated to continue to expand where guests have always embraced our very special Benihana brand."

For more information about Benihana visit www.benihana.com.