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Thank you for your interest in Benkay Restaurant, Greater Portland's Best Sushi Restaurant 8th year running.  This page is dedicated to providing you information on upcoming events as well as record of past events.  We look forward to seeing you!



  May 4 2008; 12:30 PM to 2:30:  Sushi Class
SUSHI
CLASS
Our sushi class will introduce you to the art of preparation, presentation, and enjoyment of sushi.  Please click here to learn more about the class.

The fee is $45.00 per person.  Space is limited.  For reservations, please call 207.773.5555.





Past Events & Specials

 


March 15, 2008; 7:00 PM:  Tokyo Sushi @ Benkay. Reservation Only.

An introduction to how traditional sushi is prepared and served in Tokyo, Japan.  Your four course dinner will be prepared by Chef Ando in the traditional style, with special fish shipped to us from Japan.

Nigiri sushi (fish on ball of rice) was created 250 years ago in Edo (Now Tokyo) by Yohei Hanaya.  This sushi was called Edo Mae, after the Edo Bay where the fish were caught. 

The fee is $50.00 per person.  Space is limited.  For reservations, please call 207.773.5555. 




February 11th - 16th, 2008: Romantic Dinners for Two for $55.
Romantic Dinners for Two are a special way you can celebrate Valentine's Day at Benkay.  Each dinner includes one (1) drink per person from a selection of Sake (small), Beer (12 oz), or Wine (glass).

For the first course you will be treated with specially prepared seaweed salad, squid salad, shrimp & vegetable tempura, and tofu or pork gyoza.

The main dish consists of a selection of sushi, sashimi, and rolls:

  • Sushi:  Tuna, Salmon, Yellow Tail, Shrimp, Eel, and Flounder.
  • Sashimi: Tuna , Salmon, and  Yellow Tail
  • Rolls:  Choice of any two (2) rolls from the regular menu.

 





 ONE DOLLAR SUSHI, November 26-December 2, 2007.
 

Thanksgiving Special. Enjoy all of our sushi for $1 per piece.

*Last Updated on November 2, 2007.





Sunset Menu:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 5:00 pm to 6:30pm

 


Looking for the Sunset Menu?  The entire menu is page is posted here.

 



 October 31, 2007; 7:00 PM:  Tokyo Sushi @ Benkay. Reservation Only.

An introduction to how traditional sushi is prepared and served in Tokyo, Japan.  Your four course dinner will be prepared by Chef Ando in the traditional style, with special fish shipped to us from Japan.

Nigiri sushi (fish on ball of rice) was created 250 years ago in Edo (Now Tokyo) by Yohei Hanaya.  This sushi was called Edo Mae, after the Edo Bay where the fish were caught. 

The fee is $50.00 per person.  Space is limited.  For reservations, please call 207.773.5555. 




  May 23, 2007; 7:00 PM:  Tokyo Sushi @ Benkay. Reservation Only.


An introduction to how traditional sushi is prepared and served in Tokyo, Japan.  Your four course dinner will be prepared by Chef Ando in the traditional style, with special fish shipped to us from Japan.

Nigiri sushi (fish on ball of rice) was created 250 years ago in Edo (Now Tokyo) by Yohei Hanaya.  This sushi was called Edo Mae, after the Edo Bay where the fish were caught. 

The fee is $50.00 per person.  Space is limited.  For reservations, please call 207.773.5555.



Mother's Day (May 13th):  Special Dinner Box $22

Happy Mother's Day


Celebrate Mother’s Day, on May 13th, with a Benkay Mother’s Day Special Dinner Box. Bring your whole family to celebrate this important day and enjoy our specially prepared assortment of dinner items that include: Miso Soup, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura, Sushi, Grilled Fish, Yakitori, Shumai, Avocado Salad, Seaweed Salad, Fruit, and Manju Japanese Pastry. This wonderful assortment of Japanese specialties is only $22 per box.

April 18, 2007; 7:00 PM:  Tokyo Sushi @ Benkay. Reservation Only.

An introduction to how traditional sushi is prepared and served in Tokyo, Japan.  Your four course dinner will be prepared by Chef Ando in the traditional style, with special fish shipped to us from Japan.

Nigiri sushi (fish on ball of rice) was created 250 years ago in Edo (Now Tokyo) by Yohei Hanaya.  This sushi was called Edo Mae, after the Edo Bay where the fish were caught. 

The fee is $50.00 per person.  Space is limited.  April 18, 2007 at 7:00 PM. For reservations, please call 207.773.5555. 




 March 14, 2007 @ 7:00 PM:  Sake Tasting and Dinner
Come and join us on March 14th at 7:00 PM. for the Benkay March Special: Sake and Tasting Dinner.  You wil enjoy a sake tasting and a four course dinner. The cost is $60.00 per person.   Seats are limited, so please call for reservations.  207.773.5555.
 

 

February 8th - 14th, 2007: Romantic Dinners for Two for $50.
Romantic Dinners for Two are a special way you can celebrate Valentine's Day at Benkay.  Each dinner includes one (1) drink per person from a selection of Sake (small), Beer (12 oz), or Wine (glass).

For the first course you will be treated with specially prepared seaweed salad, squid salad, shrimp & vegetable tempura, and tofu or pork gyoza.

The main dish consists of a selection of sushi, sashimi, and rolls:

  • Sushi:  Tuna, Salmon, Yellow Tail, Shrimp, Eel, and Flounder.
  • Sashimi: Tuna , Salmon, and Marlin (2 pieces of each Sashimi item).
  • Rolls:  Choice of any two (2) rolls from the regular menu.

 

 

Superbowl Sushi Sunday: February 4th, 2007.
FREE Edamame (Steamed Soybean) with every order of $20 or more.

Enjoy watching the big game with sushi!  Remember you can take-out or have it delivered (after 5 PM).  Call 207-773-5555.

Our delivery area is limited. Please ask for details when calling.

 


2007 (TBD): Sushi Class

 
We will host sushi classes in 2007.  Check our website for details.


January 17, 2007:  A New Years Special, Tokyo Sushi @ Benkay.


An introduction to how traditional sushi is prepared and served in Tokyo, Japan.  Your meal will be prepared by Chef Ando in the traditional style, with special fish shipped to us from Japan, while you learn traditional way to enjoy a sample of complimentary cold sake.

Nigiri sushi (fish on ball of rice) was created 250 years ago in Edo (Now Tokyo) by Yohei Hanaya.  This sushi was called Edo Mae, after the Edo Bay where the fish were caught. 

The fee is $35 per person.  Space is limited. -- this





Please note that the Specials available at BENKAY JAPANESE RESTAURANT can change without notice.  Please check with your server prior to ordering. 

 

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