About this dish
The Kung Pao Chicken sits in the Entrees section of the Benihana menu. Wok-fired chicken with peanuts, peppers, and chili in a Sichuan sauce.
At $14.99, this dish lands right around the entrees average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Benihana is a japanese teppanyaki chain founded in 1964 and currently operates more than 100 worldwide. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Benihana, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Benihana menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Entrees category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Benihana
- Orange Chicken — $13.99, 920 cal
- Mongolian Beef — $16.49, 880 cal
- Shrimp Pad Thai — $16.49, 980 cal