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5922 Washington Houston, TX 77007

713-868-1131 

http://www.benjys.com  

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5922 Washington Houston TX 77007

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  • American
    Sun-Mon 11am-9pm, Tue-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm
    $$ $$
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout
    Dinner, Lunch
  • Full bar
    Accepted, Recommended
    Street
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The second location of benjy's is quieter than you'd expect for its Washington Avenue location, without any of the hassle of forced valet or clubby music throbbing in the dining room. Its chic, elegant look is mimicked in the menu, which is full of locally sourced food in Asian-influenced dishes that run the gamut from beef udon to daily sashimi specials. Save room for dessert in the form of its wonderfully geeky beer list and structured cocktails.








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  • 2012 | Best Seasonal Cuisine

    At the Washington Avenue location of this Houston classic, chef Mike Potowski -- a native of Japan -- showcases seasonal produce and local products in his diverse but streamlined menu, with echoes of Asian influences. Free-range chicken is served with summer succotash, and pork rib eye is paired with Texas peaches in warmer months, while spring sees dishes like Gulf flounder with white asparagus and English peas. Sunday suppers are three-course affairs with whatever Potowski finds... More »

  • 2011 | Best Happy Hour Food

    The happy hour scene at Benjy's on Washington is always hopping, and with good reason. What draws the crowd is not just the consistently excellent cocktails but the unbelievably priced bar menu, where a myriad of dishes can be had for a mere $5. The menu changes, but standouts have been the Asian dumplings served on a tangy slaw, chicken and pine nut pizza with truffle oil, crispy salmon mini-tacos, and beef arepas. The food is delicious, and though service is a bit harried because it's so... More »

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Main Menu
Small Plates
$9.00
Goat Cheese Cake
red pepper coulis
$9.00
Crispy Chicken Karaage
ginger chili glaze, texas okra
$7.00
$15.00
Beef & Shrimp Udon Soup
mushroom confit, spinach, local egg
$14.00
Texas Crab Cake
holy trinity ragout, sunflower salad
$9.00
Pork Potstickers
house made kimchi, sesame ponzu
$6.00
Local Chili Mac N’ Cheese
bacon, roasted peppers
$8.00
$13.00
Chopped Asian Salad
chicken, soy-garlic dressing
$12.00
House Cured Salmon
grapefruit, wasabi greens
$10.00
Salt & Pepper Popcorn Shrimp
cilantro, sweet chili sauce
 
Today’s Feature Selection (s)
benjy’s typically offers a variety of specialty veggie and small plates throughout the week
Veggies
$6.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$6.00
Sauteed Kale
golden raisins, pine nuts
$6.00
Gita’s Mixed Green Salad
cucumbers, smoked balsamic vinegar
$8.00
Arugula Salad
texas goat cheese, oranges, almonds
$8.00
Beet Salad
maytag blue cheese, miso dressing
$8.00
$13.00
Curried Quinoa
tofu, cauliflower, cilantro
From The Wood Oven
$12.00
“margherita” Pizza
pesto, hand made mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil
$12.00
Mushroom Pizza
fontina, pine nuts, truffle oil
$13.00
Housemade Chicken Sausage Pizza
pineapple, red onion, feta
$13.00
Short Rib Pizza
crispy onions, fried egg
Large Plates
$17.00
Crunchy Chicken
nut crusted, marbled potato gratin, sweet corn reduction
$23.00
Braised Beef Short Ribs
jerusalem artichokes, apple-potato puree
8 Oz $13.00
Grilled Angus Burger
cheddar, aioli, caramelized onions, twice cooked fries
$15.00
Housemade Gnocchi
spiced kabocha cream, pecans, sage
$23.00
Sake Cured Salmon
asparagus, sour plum yogurt, king oyster mushrooms
$19.00
House Ricotta Ravioli
shrimp, lump crab, wild mushrooms
8 Oz $33.00
Filet
jalapeno crunch, merlot reduction
$27.00
Pan Seaerd Scallops
forbidden black rice, caper burre blanc
$18.00
Roasted Chicken & Dumplings
peas, carrots, thyme
 
Today’s Feature Selection(s)
benjy’s typically offers a variety of specialty large plates throughout the week
Dessert
$8.50
Apple “pie”
gala apples, miso caramel, pecan ice cream
$8.50
Vanilla Latte Crème Brûlèe
pomegranate, peanuts, popcorn
$8.50
“carrot Cake” Bread Pudding
spiced white chocolate ganache, orange-vanilla ice cream
$8.50
Mom’s Chocolate Cake
chocolate-pecan icing, mexican vanilla ice cream
Ice Cream
Per Scoop $3.00
Mexican Vanilla
Per Scoop $3.00
Chocolate Espresso
Per Scoop $3.00
Miso-pecan
Per Scoop $3.00
Almond Caramel
Per Scoop $3.00
Sorbet

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