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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):        October 31, 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 October 31, 2011, Benihana Inc. announced that it has sent a letter to its stockholders in connection with the special meeting of stockholders scheduled to be held on November 17, 2011. The Company’s press release, which contains the full text of the letter, 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 October 31, 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: October 31, 2011
 
By:  /s/  J. David Flanery
   
J. David Flanery
   
Chief Financial Officer