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If you’re an adventurous eater with a worldwide palate, Metro Detroit is a great place to be. There are so many different types of cuisine in the area that you can travel to various parts of the world without ever having to hop on a plane. For those who want Japanese cuisine and enjoy both a meal and a performance, hibachi and teppanyaki dining is a treat for the senses. In Metro Detroit, there are many restaurants with hibachi grills where magnificent chefs prepare your meal right before your eyes. For reference, a teppanyaki is heated with propane and has the flat surface that you’ll see your food being prepared on at a Japanese steakhouse or hibachi grill, but is often called a hibachi grill here. Here’s a closer look at some of the best places to enjoy hibachi in the area…
ICHIBAN
44955 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights
23299 Eureka Road, Taylor
4641 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor
Ichiban is a go-to for those looking to enjoy a lively meal with friends or family. Diners can expect a vibrant showcase of culinary expertise. The chefs here don’t just cook; they perform, making the dining experience both visually and deliciously satisfying. Hibachi lunch specials include your choice of veggies, chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, tuna, or filet mignon, paired with a salad, vegetable medley, and steamed or fried rice. Dinners come with even more, with protein options extending into twin lobster tails, and served with a clear soup, ginger salad, veggies, and rice choices. Hibachi dinners for children are also on the dinner menu for those on a family outing.
MITO HIBACHI & SUSHI
28202 Dequindre Road, Warren
Mito Hibachi & Sushi is known for its exceptional sushi, inventive cocktails, and hibachi offerings. Guests can sit at the hibachi grill and watch as chefs expertly slice and dice, cooking up dishes that are as delicious as they are fun to watch being made, as each has their own special show. The lunch menu has easy create-your-own combos, with the choice of one, two, or three proteins, with options like calamari, chicken, salmon, and more. Meals are served with onion soup, house salad, vegetables, noodles, steamed rice, or fried rice. On the side, you can order extras like tofu or mixed vegetables to be added to your meal. For dinner, there are preset combinations, like chicken and shrimp, filet mignon and scallops, and more. Specialties on the dinner menu include lobster tail and shrimp, while the Mito Special also includes ribeye steak and the Hibachi Supreme has filet mignon. The kids’ entrees are served with onion soup and rice along with the protein of your choosing.
NARA
5656 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township
NARA brings a fresh and exhilarating approach to hibachi dining. The NARA team shares, “Discover the best of Japanese-inspired cuisine at NARA’s inceptive location in West Bloomfield. Experience the sizzling excitement of our hibachi shows, where talented chefs display their culinary skills with dazzling performances, led by Chef Teddy Quinones. Convenient hours and warm hospitality make NARA West Bloomfield the ideal destination for those searching for exciting and exceptional hibachi experiences.” Go solo with one protein, double up, or go for the triple joy for three seafood and meat choices. You’ll also get a ginger salad, your choice of onion or miso soup, white or fried rice, and a variety of sauces to dip your delicious creations into.
SAPPORO HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE
32030 Plymouth Road, Livonia
Sapporo Hibachi Steakhouse promises an unforgettable dining experience with its combination of delicious flavors and chef-driven theatrics. Whether it’s the flaming onion volcanoes or the swift, rhythmic chopping, the chefs at Sapporo engage and delight diners of all ages, making every meal a memorable one. Choose from the lunch options served with mushroom soup, salad, veggies, and fried rice, for a filling meal. For dinner, there are more combinations and protein choices available, like red snapper, tuna, vegetable delight, and calamari. For the duos dining, there is the Seafood Delight for Two, featuring salmon, shrimp, scallops, and lobster, while the Sapporo Extreme for Two replaces the salmon with chicken and filet mignon. The hibachi fried rice also has three choices – chicken, beef, and shrimp. Pair this dining experience with Sake or a specialty cocktail of your choosing. Make sure to check out the specials too to see how you can save on your teppanyaki meals.
WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
42050 Grand River Avenue, Novi
Wasabi Steakhouse features a hibachi menu for both lunch and dinner. For lunch, try lobster tail, chicken and shrimp, steak and shrimp, salmon, or tuna, all of which are served with clear soup, house salad, fresh veggies, and your choice of steamed rice or fried rice. If you wish, you can substitute noodles for the rice, or upgrade to chicken or shrimp fried rice. The hibachi dinner menu has a few more selections on it (nearly two dozen items or combos), including swordfish, filet and lobster, and the seafood combo (a medley of lobster tail, scallops, and shrimp). If you’re there on a date, try the Royal Wasabi for Two, which includes plenty of steak, lobster tail, salmon, and shrimp to share. Each dinner is served with the same sides as the lunches, plus an extra 2 pieces of shrimp. The children’s menu keeps things simple, with the choice of protein and steamed or fried rice.
One item to note: no matter which of the hibachi grills you go to in Metro Detroit, you’re not only going to get an excellent meal and a mountain of food, you’re going to get a serious show! Enjoy it, and make sure you ask for a leftover box; you’re going to need it. Pro tip: I like to order double rice when I go so my hibachi leftovers have the perfect balance of deliciously fried rice, protein, and veggies.
This article has been updated to include new information. The original article was published on April 14, 2015, and was authored by Amber Ogden.
