"The weekday $15.95 Power Lunch deal launched at Benihana restaurants across the country a year ago but recently extended its hours. "Power Lunch is served in only 45 minutes or it's free!" read the bubbly email in my inbox."
"As I was seated by myself at an empty grill table set for eight, a clubby pop song played overhead. The room was a little drafty, so I huddled up to the hot grill."
"When I spotted from afar a tall red chef's hat wheeling a cart toward me, the 'Jaws' theme song started playing in my head. 'Oh God, the chef is coming,' I messaged my editor."
The Power Lunch at Benihana features a $15.95 meal that includes a choice of soup or salad, a protein option, hibachi vegetables, fried rice, and dipping sauces. The meal is designed to be completed in 45 minutes or it's free. The dining experience is typically lively, but during a solo visit, the atmosphere was quiet and somewhat awkward. The menu allows for protein upgrades, and the author expresses apprehension about the teppanyaki chef's performance in a one-on-one setting.
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