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Kinmedai (golden snapper), hotatei (scallop), sawara (spanish mackerel), and kanpachi (amberjack).
The udon was authentic, warming and delicious
Uni sushis
Scalllop sashimi
Four item combo with gyoza, chicken teriyaki, California roll, seaweed salad.
Yakibuta
Ichiban roll
Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar Sushi Restaurant ·$$

Relaxed, simple and inviting, Benkay is a Japanese restaurant that is sure to delight you whether you are a sushi connoisseur, or simply looking to try something new. Artistic, fresh, delicate and delicious are just a few of the words that come to mind when you first lay eyes on the beautiful plates of sushi and sashimi set before you. Apart from its mind-boggling selection of sushi and sashimi, the menu also features a variety of soups, salads, tempura, teriyaki and noodle dishes for a heartier meal.

Website: sushiman.com

Phone: (207) 773-5555

Cross Streets: Between Hancock St and India St

Closed now

  • Sun 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

16 Middle St Portland, ME 04101 ·620.86 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Wifi
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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Alison M. 08/26/26

Date day with my son had us come to Benkay for a late lunch. Parking was easy and signage was clear. We entered and were immediately greeted and guided towards a corner table. The decor is...

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Alan P. 12/29/25

Delightful, truly authentic Japanese dining in Portland. We were visiting for an overnight mini vacation and stopped in for a nice lunch before heading back home. What caught my eye the...

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Peter N. 09/20/25

As much as I've loved eating my way through lobster rolls in Maine, I needed a little break--and Benkay turned out to be the perfect spot. I ordered the teriyaki chicken, which was absolutely...

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Dana M. 03/08/26

We stopped in for a late dinner after hitting a few establishments around town on a Sunday. This worked great for us being directly across from the street from our hotel (Cambria).. We only...

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Chris M. 08/09/26

Thank you so much for this delicious meal. It was a great treat after exploring the old port. We had delicious Baja roll. Tuna tartar, gyoza, Unagi roll sweet potato roll, seaweed salad, spinach...

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