Why Benihana Cooks Steak Whole First — And How to Replicate It at Home

Jason Farmer breaks down the exact technique and ingredients used at Benihana restaurants to make teriyaki steak at home for a fraction of the cost. The video covers the most common home-cooking mistake (cutting steak before cooking), how to prep scallions and mushrooms, and the precise julienne-cut method used at teppanyaki restaurants. A must-watch for hibachi fans looking to recreate the steakhouse experience on a budget.

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🧾 Ingredients

  • 1New York strip steak (6-8 oz, ¾ inch thick)
  • 2Safflower oil
  • 3Kosher salt
  • 4Black pepper
  • 5Scallions (green onions)
  • 6Mushrooms
  • 7Garlic butter
  • 8Teriyaki sauce (¼–⅓ cup per steak)
  • 9Kikkoman soy sauce
  • 10Kikkoman mirin
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