Benihana

San Diego, CA

Benihana does not specifically accommodate vegans, but offers some options that can likely be made vegan, such as the Avocado & Cucumber Sushi Roll and the Vegetable Roll.

Top Picks

Vegetable Roll

Contains vegetables, rice, and nori. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Yakisoba

Contains noodles, special sauce, and vegetables. The yakisoba sauce may be non-vegan.

Avocado & Cucumber Sushi Roll

Contains sushi rice, nori, cucumber, and avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Benihana Salad

Contains carrots, ginger dressing, grape tomatoes, greens, and red cabbage. The ginger dressing may be non-vegan.

Seaweed Salad

Contains sweet soy sauce, seaweed salad, onions, lemon, and cucumber. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Full Menu

Rolls

Vegetable Roll

Contains vegetables, rice, and nori. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Cucumber Roll

Contains sushi rice, nori, and cucumber. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Noodles and Tofu

Five course meals served with Benihana onion soup, Benihana salad, hibachi shrimp appetizer, hibachi vegetables, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice, and Japanese hot green tea.

Yakisoba

Contains mixed vegetables, noodles, sesame seeds, and special sauce. The special sauce may be non-vegan.

Spicy Tofu Steak

Contains cilantro, scallions, spicy homemade sauce, and tofu. The spicy homemade sauce may be non-vegan.

Side Orders

Benihana Salad

Contains carrots, ginger dressing, grape tomatoes, greens, and red cabbage. The ginger dressing may be non-vegan.

Seaweed Salad

Contains vinegar, sesame oil, and seaweed. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Hot Appetizers

Edamame

Contains edamame, and sea salt. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Spicy Edamame

Contains edamame, and spicy tsuyu no moto sauce. The tsuyu no moto sauce may be non-vegan.

Lunch Entrées

All of our steak is USDA Choice, aged to perfection and hand-cut on the premise. Served with Benihana soup, hibachi vegetable rice, hibachi vegetables, and homemade dipping sauces.

Yakisoba

Contains special sauce, vegetables, and yakisoba noodles. The special sauce may be non-vegan.

Sushi Entrées

Served with Benihana salad and miso soup.

No vegan options.

Specialty Sushi Rolls

No vegan options.

Sashimi and Nigiri (2 Pieces)

No vegan options.

Dessert

No vegan options.

Cold Appetizers

No vegan options.

Steak and Chicken

Five course meals served with Benihana onion soup, Benihana salad, hibachi shrimp appetizer, hibachi vegetables, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice, and Japanese hot green tea.

No vegan options.

Seafood

Five course meals served with Benihana onion soup, Benihana salad, hibachi shrimp appetizer, hibachi vegetables, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice, and Japanese hot green tea.

No vegan options.

Specialties

Six course meals served with Benihana onion soup, Benihana salad, hibachi shrimp appetizer, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice, Japanese hot green tea, and ice cream or sherbet.

No vegan options.

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