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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):        November 7, 2011
                  

BENIHANA INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Delaware 0-26396 65-0538630
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)  File Number)
Identification No.)
 

8685 Northwest 53rd Terrace, Miami, Florida                33166
(Address of principal executive offices)                           (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:     (305) 593-0770

None
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 8.01     Other Events

On November 7, 2011, Benihana Inc. announced that it will hold its Annual Meeting of stockholders on January 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm. The Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)  Exhibits:

Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit
99.1
 
Press Release of Benihana Inc. dated November 7, 2011



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


    BENIHANA INC.
     
     
     
Dated: November 7, 2011
 
By:  /s/  J. David Flanery
   
J. David Flanery
   
Chief Financial Officer