Since 1964 Benihana has defined "Eatertainment." There are 80 restaurants world-wide. (Strangely there are more Benihanas in Venezuela than in Canada! And only one in Japan. Romania also has one.)
Clay Aiken is a longtime devotee of Benihana's. We spoke a lot about the Claymate phenomenon, which extends to Japan, where fans naturally are called Claysians. (Fans in Kuala Lumpur are Maclaysians, which sounds a little fast food-y.)
Much of our chat, which included a discussion of Pan-Claysian cuisine, didn't make it into the video below. Still I hope you enjoy...
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Posted May 9th 2008 2:30PM by Mo Rocca
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46. That was the best, thank you. I have enjoyed watching you when youve been on the Iron Chef shows, did not know you were this funny all the time. Would 2nd, or is that third the request for more of this interview.
lynne at 5:08PM on May 9th 2008
47. Perfectly charming and hilarious Clay Aiken interview. Mo gets the job done!
MO FOR PRESIDENT!
dreamlarge at 5:08PM on May 9th 2008
48. That was too funny! Great interview, love that you brought out the fun side of Clay that has kept me a fan from day one. Any chance we could bribe you to post the whole interview? We love to throw money at all things Clay, just ask him!! LOL
lynne at 5:09PM on May 9th 2008
49. that was hilarious. that was the best interview i seen with clay aien. get to see a little bit of his fun side. you both rock.
pat at 5:12PM on May 9th 2008
50. This is one of the funniest interviews I've seen with Clay! Nice job! Its nice to see someone speak to Clay about 'real life' thingsrather than the same ol' repeated questions!
Jennifer at 5:37PM on May 9th 2008
51. This is one of the funniest interviews I've seen with Clay! Nice job! Its nice to see someone speak to Clay about 'real life' things rather than the same ol' repeated questions!
Jennifer at 5:37PM on May 9th 2008
52. Hehe.. funny and cute! Love Clay! he's a hoot. Mo is just too funny.. great sense of humor. the cycle bit was too cute and funny... clay started to get so embarrassed after he started to talk about it.. hehe. that's our clay!
VAN AU at 5:39PM on May 9th 2008
53. Fantastic interview Mo!
You captured the charm and wit of Clay like few ever have.
Great job Mo!
Kendra at 5:49PM on May 9th 2008
54. I'm a fan, not only of Clay's, but now Mo's! Best interview EVER of Clay. I'm still howling!
Divayenta at 5:54PM on May 9th 2008
55. Mo,
That by far was the best interview yet.....ingenious!!!! You ROCK
P.S. I also NEVER heard anything about all of Clay's fans being menopausal...I agree relax and enjoy a VERY amazing interview.
Marie at 5:55PM on May 9th 2008
56. 2 humor filled men for a change. Love Clay's voice, love Clay's laugh, love HIM. A good interview for a change. More, more, more MO!
On My Way Here, I didn't think I was gonna laugh out loud.
Lynn at 5:56PM on May 9th 2008
57. very sweet interview Mo!
*******you've made a lot of people happy*******
(have they learned to use tools?.......lol)
ah, Clem at 5:56PM on May 9th 2008
58. I ate at that New York Benihana last november, and if memory serves me right, I sat exactly where Mo was sitting. Although there was a far larger group of people sitting at the table, specifically a group of Europeans who's language I could not decipher. Nonetheless, good, most affordable food. The chefs are quite comical there.
I had the salmon, it was quite delicious and they cooked it in a air-tight steam cooker plastic bubble. We all adored it.
Oh and, nice Clay Aiken interview. I'm more of a Kelly Clarkson fan though when it comes to American Idol winners.
Blayze at 5:58PM on May 9th 2008
59. Great interview. Very relaxed and funny! I wish there was more!
Maggie at 5:58PM on May 9th 2008
60. Aw man, you rock, Mo!!!!! Great interview...love seeing you two guys enjoying a conversation.
Pat at 5:59PM on May 9th 2008