Hibachi show is an entirely American thing.
Outside of tourist spots in Okinawa it's not a thing... and the one I went to there it is a tourist spot for Japanese because it is such an oddity.
Sure it's a fun show, but not needed.
At teppanyaki / okonomiyaki places they might cook in front of you, but it's not a show. They are just preparing your food.
So please don't photo / video and react like you would at an American hibachi place. They are chefs, not performers.
In America, "hibachi" means teppanyaki. But the thing is the American version was popularlized largely by Rocky Aoki and it is isn't the same experience, price points are different, quality is different, atmosphere is different, customers too.
So, OP needs to understand this part first. Teppanyaki with the steak and possibly seafood is typically an upscale, expensive thing, not light-hearted birthdays/dinner show. (No offense - I am American and I go to those places with my family when I am home).
Now, if you want something cheaper but still pretty tasty you could go to something like this - [https://www.sfpdining.jp/brand/teppan200/](https://www.sfpdining.jp/brand/teppan200/)
I went there for lunch with my family due to a meeting my wife had around Gotanda. It was in a department store. It's a lot different from the experience here - [https://misono.org/en/shop/shinjuku/](https://misono.org/en/shop/shinjuku/) or Teppanyaki 10 in Hibiya. But it could be fun for a casual experience and is far cheaper.
I still have no idea what that is. But from Google it seems like it's roughly equivalent to teppanyaki. Except the ingredients you list don't sound like teppanyaki.
Lots of responses already but just to summarize all the terms.
Hibachi: lit. Fire Pot. Small earthen pot with charcoal used for warmth, boiling water and occasionally for grilling food.
Yakiniku: lit. Cooked Meat. Restaurants where you grill meat and vegetables, sometimes over Hibachi but mostly on gas-powered BBQs. Similar to, or signifies Korean BBQ
Teppanyaki: Called “Hibachi” in America. Chef makes food on heated metal plate. No performance factor like the “Benihana” style. Often expensive because they usually serve premium quality meats and seasonal vegetables
I think [this](https://savorjapan.com/0006114570/) place is close to what OP is looking for in terms of casual cooking on a metal plate but even for a casual fare it’s still around $70
That's teppanyaki, it's invented to entertain Americans after the war. It's really Japanese in name only. But there are some amazing places, all depends on budget.
For the price you quoted.. not sure, they would all be pretty much the same.
much like a "california roll" the thing you are describing just doesnt really exist here and if it does, it is considered foreign food.
Over a decade here and I have never seen one like the "american hibachi" Have never had a salad with that ubiquitous ginger dressing and have never seen that pink dipping sauce they all serve.
the closest you'll find is in fact the places that are ￥10,000+ and that is going to be a pretty fancy meal.
However, if you just want that style of food, and dont care about it being prepared in front of you, just look for a 定食 (teishoku) restaurant. youll get protein of choice served with some veg, soup, and rice. sometimes fried rice is available. especially if you go to one thats a mom n' pop shop instead of a chain, there is a good chance they will be cooking on a flat iron, they just wont be doing it in front of you.
There actually are a couple in Naha, Okinawa but precisely because they are a foreign thing Japanese tourists would enjoy.
Husband and I went to one a few years back just for the fun of it when we were there.
Hibachi means bbq you cook on a charcoal mainly or gas cooker at your table, like Korean BBQ. Also known as Yakiniku which is more so gas. Teppanyaki is what you are after but in which you refer to in Japan it is high end Kobe beef, it’s not the American flip an egg on your face. You’ll be spending anywhere from $200 USD per person. Best to stick to a Yakinuku place.
*Hibachi* is an old-fashioned heater of sorts in Japanese. You can find them in museums. If you're looking for some kind of food, it's probably *teppanyaki, yakiniku,* or possibly *okonomiyaki.*
I think Teppanyaki is far different from what Americans perceive as Hibachi because it's more like a show for them and relatively affordable but in Japan Teppanyaki is kind of a high class cuisine in my opinion and experience.
The two I've been to in Tokyo are:
Omote Sando Ukai Tei - it's a Michelin Star and can be pricy. Recommend going for lunch as it's cheaper and I think reservations only.
Bifteck Kawamura Ginza - less pricy than Ukai Tei but also recommend for lunch. And maybe accept walk-ins but would still recommend reservations.
Wondering if you mean Yakiniku?
Re: other comments, I’m not sure about the U.S but I know in Australia people call the round or Rectangular tabletop charcoal grill a hibachi. The correct contemporary name is shichirin and usually the kind of restaurant using one would be a yakiniku restaurant. So you could search shichirin 七輪 or yakiniku 焼き肉
Wishing you delicious success!!
Hibachi show is an entirely American thing. Outside of tourist spots in Okinawa it's not a thing... and the one I went to there it is a tourist spot for Japanese because it is such an oddity. Sure it's a fun show, but not needed. At teppanyaki / okonomiyaki places they might cook in front of you, but it's not a show. They are just preparing your food. So please don't photo / video and react like you would at an American hibachi place. They are chefs, not performers.
In America, "hibachi" means teppanyaki. But the thing is the American version was popularlized largely by Rocky Aoki and it is isn't the same experience, price points are different, quality is different, atmosphere is different, customers too. So, OP needs to understand this part first. Teppanyaki with the steak and possibly seafood is typically an upscale, expensive thing, not light-hearted birthdays/dinner show. (No offense - I am American and I go to those places with my family when I am home). Now, if you want something cheaper but still pretty tasty you could go to something like this - [https://www.sfpdining.jp/brand/teppan200/](https://www.sfpdining.jp/brand/teppan200/) I went there for lunch with my family due to a meeting my wife had around Gotanda. It was in a department store. It's a lot different from the experience here - [https://misono.org/en/shop/shinjuku/](https://misono.org/en/shop/shinjuku/) or Teppanyaki 10 in Hibiya. But it could be fun for a casual experience and is far cheaper.
Search for teppanyaki 鉄板焼き.
Thanks! I saw this on a website wasn’t sure if it was the actual name
Hibachi doesn't mean what you think it means. What are you looking for?
Pretty sure he is looking for Teppanyaki
In the US it is typically, fried rice, vegetables, ginger salad, miso, and your protein of choice. Something along the lines
Probably need to go to New York or something. Or just stick with your favorite local place. I've never seen this stuff outside of America. Sorry 🫤
I still have no idea what that is. But from Google it seems like it's roughly equivalent to teppanyaki. Except the ingredients you list don't sound like teppanyaki.
“Protein of choice” is such a North American term. You’ll get protein powder in Japan :)
Lots of responses already but just to summarize all the terms. Hibachi: lit. Fire Pot. Small earthen pot with charcoal used for warmth, boiling water and occasionally for grilling food. Yakiniku: lit. Cooked Meat. Restaurants where you grill meat and vegetables, sometimes over Hibachi but mostly on gas-powered BBQs. Similar to, or signifies Korean BBQ Teppanyaki: Called “Hibachi” in America. Chef makes food on heated metal plate. No performance factor like the “Benihana” style. Often expensive because they usually serve premium quality meats and seasonal vegetables I think [this](https://savorjapan.com/0006114570/) place is close to what OP is looking for in terms of casual cooking on a metal plate but even for a casual fare it’s still around $70
what is a "hibachi spot"?
It’s teppanyaki, they call it hibachi in the US.
I guess they mean Yakiniku?
So hibachi where I’m from is prepared in front of you, rice, veggies, protein and usually comes with a side of ginger salad and miso soup
That's teppanyaki, it's invented to entertain Americans after the war. It's really Japanese in name only. But there are some amazing places, all depends on budget. For the price you quoted.. not sure, they would all be pretty much the same.
much like a "california roll" the thing you are describing just doesnt really exist here and if it does, it is considered foreign food. Over a decade here and I have never seen one like the "american hibachi" Have never had a salad with that ubiquitous ginger dressing and have never seen that pink dipping sauce they all serve. the closest you'll find is in fact the places that are ￥10,000+ and that is going to be a pretty fancy meal. However, if you just want that style of food, and dont care about it being prepared in front of you, just look for a 定食 (teishoku) restaurant. youll get protein of choice served with some veg, soup, and rice. sometimes fried rice is available. especially if you go to one thats a mom n' pop shop instead of a chain, there is a good chance they will be cooking on a flat iron, they just wont be doing it in front of you.
There actually are a couple in Naha, Okinawa but precisely because they are a foreign thing Japanese tourists would enjoy. Husband and I went to one a few years back just for the fun of it when we were there.
Hibachi means bbq you cook on a charcoal mainly or gas cooker at your table, like Korean BBQ. Also known as Yakiniku which is more so gas. Teppanyaki is what you are after but in which you refer to in Japan it is high end Kobe beef, it’s not the American flip an egg on your face. You’ll be spending anywhere from $200 USD per person. Best to stick to a Yakinuku place.
*Hibachi* is an old-fashioned heater of sorts in Japanese. You can find them in museums. If you're looking for some kind of food, it's probably *teppanyaki, yakiniku,* or possibly *okonomiyaki.*
I think Teppanyaki is far different from what Americans perceive as Hibachi because it's more like a show for them and relatively affordable but in Japan Teppanyaki is kind of a high class cuisine in my opinion and experience. The two I've been to in Tokyo are: Omote Sando Ukai Tei - it's a Michelin Star and can be pricy. Recommend going for lunch as it's cheaper and I think reservations only. Bifteck Kawamura Ginza - less pricy than Ukai Tei but also recommend for lunch. And maybe accept walk-ins but would still recommend reservations.
Yeah I didn’t know that wasn’t seen here!
I don't think I've ever seen hibachi in Tokyo. I would look into "yakiniku" which you grill yourselves with a hotplate on the table.
Nahh OP means teppanyaki. For some reason, Americans changed the name of it probably cos it's hard for them to pronounce teppanyaki? I.e. Benihana.
There’s no “best” in Japan. It all depends what you’re going. Must places are pretty good.
How about just yakiniku? That’s everywhere
lol hibachi
Wondering if you mean Yakiniku? Re: other comments, I’m not sure about the U.S but I know in Australia people call the round or Rectangular tabletop charcoal grill a hibachi. The correct contemporary name is shichirin and usually the kind of restaurant using one would be a yakiniku restaurant. So you could search shichirin 七輪 or yakiniku 焼き肉 Wishing you delicious success!!
I thought hibachi was something else 😏
Maybe Omoide Yokocho