EXHIBIT A In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the undersigned does hereby consent and agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13G and all amendments...

                                    EXHIBIT A

            In  accordance  with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, each of  the  undersigned  does hereby consent and agree to
the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a statement  on  Schedule  13G and
all amendments thereto with respect to the Class A Common Stock of Benihana Inc.
beneficially  owned  by  each  of  them,  and the inclusion of this Joint Filing
Agreement as an exhibit thereto.

Dated: February 14, 2007


                              /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
                              _____________________________
                                  Xxxx Xxxxxxxx


                              Xxxxxxxx Equity Advisors, L.L.C.

                              By:  /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
                              _____________________________
                              Name:  Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
                              Title: Managing Member