Established in New York in 1964, Benihana imports the idea of Japanese teppanyaki cooking to well-heeled west London. This Chelsea restaurant has a glamorous basement setting, complete with stunning staircase and water features. Red-hatted chefs wait behind sizzling hibachi grills, where they cook up steak, vegetable and seafood dishes to order. There is a sushi menu and extensive list of cocktails and beverages.