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The BENIHANA Bratislava Restaurant on Hlboká ces- their eyes showing virtuosity and juggling not only
ta is relatively quietly hidden in a historic building with kitchen utensils but also with the word. He con-
on a hill. But do not be mistaken for the inconspi- trols several world languages and sings a few world-
cuous entrance. Once you get in and go down the -famous hits for better digestion. Adding to this the
stairs, you‘ll find yourself in a completely different brilliant blurring of the pyrotechnic effects of flam-
world. The interior is pleasantly modern, but not béing and volleyball with shrimp tails, we do not
extravagant. Benihana means a Japanese red flo- wonder that most visitors‘ mouths remain open du-
wer and if you look for a moment, your eyes cannot ring the show, so just put the juicy and crunchy bites
escape the presence of this symbol in different parts into them with the prepared sticks. We recommend
of the interior and as part of a spread. The attentive to taste the whole four-course menu consisting of
staff will set you behind the table and you will rece- soup, fresh mixed salad, grilled vegetables and main
ive a short lecture on the history of the Benihana re- course of your choice. They include chicken, beef
staurant network, which was founded in 1964 in the and fish, as well as seafood. A great vegetable menu
USA, from where it has gradually expanded to other is available for vegetarians. Those who do not have
continents. The uniqueness of the concept lies in the enough of them can order delicious sushi and Japa-
original approach to the customer who (unwillingly) nese desserts, which tend to drink delicious tongu-
becomes a part of the cook show, right in front of es with delicious and healthy Japanese green tea.
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