Benihana Oxalate Guide

35 menu items analyzed for oxalate content

17 Safe13 Caution5 Avoid

These are estimates based on typical preparations and standard recipes. Actual oxalate values may vary based on specific preparations, seasonal ingredients, and regional menu differences. Always check with your server about specific ingredients.

Likely Safe Options

Low oxalate — generally kidney-friendly choices

Vanilla Ice Cream

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Benihana Onion Soup

Likely Safe~3mg (2–4mg range)

Key Ingredients

onion 1.4mgblack pepper 1.1mgmushroom 0.1mg

Hibachi Vegetables

Likely Safe~4mg (2–6mg range)

Key Ingredients

bean sprouts 2.4mgzucchini 0.8mgonions 0.7mg

Philadelphia Roll

Likely Safe~5mg (3–8mg range)

Key Ingredients

sushi rice 3.0mgnori 1.9mgcucumber 0.3mg

Steamed Rice

Likely Safe~7mg (4–11mg range)

Key Ingredients

Japanese short-grain rice 7.2mg

Rainbow Roll

Likely Safe~9mg (3–17mg range)

Key Ingredients

sushi rice 3.5mgnori 1.9mgavocado 1.8mgassorted sashimi fish 1.2mgcucumber 0.2mg

Spicy Tuna Roll

Likely Safe~11mg (7–17mg range)

Key Ingredients

nori 7.8mgrice 2.8mgcucumber 0.3mgchili pepper 0.2mg

Hibachi Scallops

Likely Safe~11mg (5–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

fried rice 9.6mgvegetables 1.8mg

Rocky's Choice

Likely Safe~12mg (5–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

fried rice 9.6mgvegetables 2.0mg

Filet Mignon Hibachi

Likely Safe~12mg (5–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

fried rice 9.6mghibachi vegetables 2.0mg

Hibachi Salmon

Likely Safe~12mg (5–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

fried rice 9.6mgvegetables 1.8mglemon 0.3mg

Hibachi Shrimp

Likely Safe~12mg (5–24mg range)

Key Ingredients

fried rice 9.6mghibachi vegetables 2.0mglemon 0.3mg

Colossal Shrimp

Likely Safe~12mg (5–24mg range)

Key Ingredients

fried rice 9.6mgvegetables 1.8mggarlic 0.5mg

Shrimp Tempura Roll

Likely Safe~14mg (8–20mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 7.5mgavocado 2.1mgnori 1.9mgsushi rice 1.8mgcucumber 0.3mg

Miso Soup

Likely Safe~14mg (8–21mg range)

Key Ingredients

tofu 10.5mgmiso paste 3.0mgwakame seaweed 0.1mggreen onion 0.1mg

Fried Rice

Likely Safe~15mg (9–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

rice 6.9mgsesame seeds 5.2mgsoy sauce 2.0mggarlic 0.5mggreen onions 0.5mg

Seaweed Salad

Likely Safe~15mg (9–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

sesame seeds 10.4mgsoy sauce 2.4mgwakame seaweed 1.6mgrice vinegar 0.7mgsesame oil 0.1mg

Proceed with Caution

Moderate oxalate — pair with calcium-rich foods

Shrimp Tempura

Check Sides~14mg (6–29mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 12.5mgtempura dipping sauce 1.6mgcornstarch 0.2mg

Spicy Crispy Rice

Check Sides~17mg (10–26mg range)

Key Ingredients

rice cakes 10.6mgsesame seeds 5.2mgsriracha sauce 1.2mggreen onion 0.1mg

California Roll

Check Sides~18mg (11–27mg range)

Key Ingredients

nori 7.8mgsesame seeds 5.2mgrice 2.8mgavocado 2.1mgcucumber 0.3mg

Teriyaki Chicken

Check Sides~19mg (7–37mg range)

Key Ingredients

fried rice 9.6mgmirin 3.2mgsoy sauce 2.4mgvegetables 1.8mgteriyaki sauce 1.6mg

Teriyaki Salmon

Check Sides~19mg (8–38mg range)

Key Ingredients

fried rice 9.6mgmirin 3.2mgsoy sauce 2.4mghibachi vegetables 2.0mgteriyaki sauce 1.6mg

Hibachi Steak

Check Sides~19mg (8–39mg range)

Key Ingredients

fried rice 9.6mgdipping sauces 8.0mghibachi vegetables 1.8mg

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