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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-09-005246
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090729
ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090729
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090729

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BENIHANA INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000935226
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
		IRS NUMBER:				650538630
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0330

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-26396
		FILM NUMBER:		09968599

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8685 NW 53RD TERRACE
		CITY:			MIAMI
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33166
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3055930770

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8685 NW 53RD TERRACE
		CITY:			MIAMI
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33166
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      <font style="font-size: 12pt"><b>UNITED STATES</b></font><font style="font-size: 12pt"><br style="font-size: 12pt"></font><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>SECURITIES
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            Date of report (date of earliest event reported):
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            <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>July
            29, 2009</b></font>
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            <font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>BENIHANA
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            <b>Delaware</b>
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            <b>0-26396</b>
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            <b>65-0538630</b>
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            of incorporation)
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            (Commission
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            File Number)
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            Identification No.)
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            <b>8685 Northwest 53rd Terrace, Miami, Florida</b>
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            <b>33166</b>
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            <b>(305) 593-0770</b>
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      <b>Item 2.02&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Results
      of Operations and Financial Condition</u></b>
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      On July 29, 2009, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its
      sales results for the first fiscal quarter 2010 ended July 19, 2009.&#160;&#160;A
      copy of the press release is included with this Report as Exhibit 99.1.
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      <b>Item&#160;9.01&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Financial
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      (c) Exhibit 99.1.&#160;&#160;Press Release of Benihana Inc. dated July 29, 2009.
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>SIGNATURES</b></font>
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Pursuant to
      the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
      Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
      undersigned thereunto duly authorized.</font>
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            <b>BENIHANA INC.</b>
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            Dated:
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          July 29, 2009
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            By: /s/ Jose I. Ortega
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            Jose I. Ortega
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            Vice President of Finance
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      <b>Exhibit 99.1</b>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>Benihana
      Inc. Reports Total Restaurant Sales and Comparable Restaurant Sales for
      the First Fiscal Quarter 2010</b></font>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>Company
      Updates Development Activity</b></font>
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      MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2009--Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHNA;
      BNHN), operator of the nation&#8217;s largest chain of Japanese theme and
      sushi restaurants, today reported total restaurant sales and comparable
      restaurant sales for the sixteen-week first fiscal quarter ended July
      19, 2009. The Company also updated its recent development activity.
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      <b>First Fiscal Quarter 2010 Restaurant Sales</b>
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    <p>
      Total restaurant sales increased 1.7% to $95.5 million in the first
      fiscal quarter 2010 from $93.9 million in the first fiscal quarter 2009.
      For the first fiscal quarter 2010, Company-wide comparable restaurant
      sales were (10.1%), comprised of (13.1%) at Benihana teppanyaki, 3.5% at
      RA Sushi, and (14.8%) at Haru.
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      During the period, Benihana teppanyaki represented approximately 66.2%
      of consolidated restaurant sales, while RA Sushi and Haru accounted for
      23.2% and 10.6% of consolidated restaurant sales, respectively. There
      were a total of 1,532 store-operating weeks in the first fiscal quarter
      2010 compared to 1,348 store-operating weeks in the first fiscal quarter
      2009.
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    <p>
      &#8220;Our Company-wide comparable sales slowed modestly versus the preceding
      quarter, which mirrors what we have seen across the industry over the
      same horizon. We are however encouraged by the performance of RA Sushi,
      which returned to positive sales territory despite continued challenges
      in some of its largest markets. As we said before, we are in the process
      of reevaluating the experience at our largest concept, Benihana
      teppanyaki. Our Benihana Renewal Program addresses improving our guest
      perceptions as they relate to image, quality, consistency, and lack of
      Japan. We are elevating the quality of our food and beverages and
      raising the level of service standards. These efforts are focused on
      increasing guest frequency and ultimately bolstering our top-line,&#8221; said
      Richard C. Stockinger, Chief Executive Officer.
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    <p>
      <b>Development Activity</b>
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    <p>
      During the first fiscal quarter 2010, the Company opened two RA Sushi
      restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas, and one Benihana
      teppanyaki restaurant in Orlando, Florida, while a franchisee opened a
      Benihana teppanyaki restaurant in Monterey, California.
    </p>
    <p>
      The Company has also terminated the lease for the previously planned RA
      Sushi restaurant in Orlando, Florida.
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    <p>
      <b>About Benihana</b>
    </p>
    <p>
      Benihana Inc. (Nasdaq: BNHNA) (Nasdaq: BNHN) operates 98 restaurants
      nationwide, including 65 Benihana teppanyaki restaurants, nine Haru
      sushi restaurants, and 24 RA Sushi Bar restaurants. Under development at
      present are two restaurants -- one Benihana teppanyaki restaurant and
      one RA Sushi restaurant. In addition, 22 franchised Benihana teppanyaki
      restaurants are operating in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean.
    </p>
    <p>
      To learn more about the Company and its three Japanese theme and sushi
      restaurant concepts, please view the corporate video at <u>www.benihana.com/about/video</u>.
    </p>
    <p>
      CONTACT:<br>ICR<br>Raphael Gross or Tom Ryan, 203-682-8200
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