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Oishi.

Experience Authentic Japanese Cuisine in Portland, Maine

At BENKAY Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, we offer a traditional Japanese dining experience that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Our extensive menu of appetizers, sushi rolls, nigiri, omakase, udon, bento boxes, and other specialties are carefully crafted to delight your senses. We are proud to offer traditional fare and innovative menu options thanks to weekly imports of Japanese fish, ensuring the freshest and most authentic flavors.

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Give us a call at 207-773-555. 
Visit us at 16 Middle St., Portland.

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Sunday - Thursday: 11:30am-8:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:30am-9:00pm

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Sushi and Kitchen.

Since opening in 1997, BENKAY led the pack that transformed Portland into city full of excellent Japanese restaurants. Located in Portland's Old Port - in the condo canyon that’s risen just east on Middle Street - we proudly serve traditional and innovative Japanese cuisine.  

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To many Portlanders, the name Benkay is synonymous with sushi. Open for the better part of 20 years BENKAY is located in Portland's Old Port. Chef/owner Seiji Ando prepares  weekly special-importation menus, thanks to shipments of fish that arrives every Thursday from Japan.

SPECIALTY ROLLS

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