MIAMI, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Sacramento, part of the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, invites the public to learn the masterful art of making sushi and pairing sake during its Sushi + Sake 101 class from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18.

Under the guidance of a Benihana sushi chef, attendees will develop the skills to create popular rolls and learn which styles of sake pair best with different types of sushi. They will also learn sushi and sake etiquette, leaving with the skills needed to impress family and friends.

The $35 entry fee includes a sushi appetizer, cocktail, samples of sake and a commemorative photo. Benihana Sacramento is located at 5489 E. Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights. Attendees must be 21 years old to register for the event.

For more information about Sushi + Sake 101 or to register for the event, visit http://www.benihana.com/sushi_101.

About Benihana

Headquartered in Miami, Benihana Inc. is the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants with 94 restaurants nationwide, including 62 Benihana restaurants, seven Haru sushi restaurants and 25 RA Sushi restaurants. In addition, 16 franchised Benihana restaurants are operating in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. To learn more about Benihana Inc. and its three restaurant concepts, please view the corporate video at www.benihana.com/about/video. 

SOURCE Benihana Inc.