EXHIBIT 23.01

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

   We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
of Benihana Inc. on Form S-2 of our report dated May 18, 2001, incorporated by
reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Benihana Inc. for the year
ended April 1, 2001 and to the reference to us under the headings "Summary
Financial Information" and "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Certified Public Accountants

Miami, Florida
September 4, 2001