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    El Chingon Hibachi

    4.2 (113 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    King bowl steak/chicken with spicy noodles/veggies.
    Andrew C.

    This place gets 5 stars. Overall fantastic experience. The employees were welcoming and the dinning area was clean. I ordered the king bowl with steak/chicken and spicy noodles/veggies and it was delicious.

    Hibachi King Bowl ,steak veggies fried rice
    Guillermo M.

    Was ok . Rice had crunchy pcs in it , steak was ok . Hibachi spots usually ask how you want your steak cooked. Not here .

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    Cimarron K.

    First impression. Quiet at 11:54 am, super clean. Staff is very helpful in explaining all the options. I got two items and the flavors are basically the same. Beef burrito and the Beef yakisoba - came with fried rice. The flavors are there but they are just not flavorful enough for my palette. Seems a bit light on the tongue. It's definitely edible food. For the price on some of the items I'm not sure if it's worth the portions of meat. They give you plenty of rice and noodles. The food is not greasy which is a great thing. I can say it's a 3 out of 5 stars. It's probably a great option if you need a cleaner place to eat especially if you're on a specific diet and for fitness enthusiasts. I may give it a try again soon. It's a good option for me if I am in a specific diet. Give it a try for something new.

    spicy chicken noodles and rice
    Janis V.

    Hands down one of the best meals I've had in a long time! The Spicy Chicken Rice & Noodles at El Chingon is absolute fire (in the best way possible). Perfectly cooked noodles tossed with tender, juicy chicken that's coated in this addictive spicy sauce that hits all the right spots - bold, garlicky, a little smoky, and just the right amount of heat that keeps you going back for more. The portion is massive, the flavors are insanely balanced, and that little kick lingers in the most satisfying way. I'm already craving it again. If you love bold, spicy, comforting food that punches you in the taste buds and leaves you happy, this dish is a MUST. El Chingon has a new regular in me!

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    Eugene M.

    We had not had the opportunity to visit this relatively new restaurant but had heard good things about it. My wife had the vegetarian plate w/tofu & I had the chicken yakasoba which was great. Not many places serve this dish but their version was spot on! The service was more than polite and they knew their food. The decor is simple but clean. They did appear to have a good to go business. Will definitely return.

    King bowl with shrimp, chicken, veggies, and fried rice.
    Tommy T.

    Food was great! Ordered several king bowls and they give good portions for the price. The vegetables were made crispy to my liking... Ordered via the Toast App, which made it for easy pickup. Would nice to get extra sauce. Service was good. Inside looked like it had ample space for large groups.

    Hibachi Loaded Fries
    Kenya L.

    We live down the street and thought we'd check out this place, and I have to say, it was a hit! The service was so friendly and they answered all our questions about the menu. The food was absolutely delicious, and we're already planning to come back. It's a fantastic spot for lunch or dinner. You should definitely give it a try! The wings are so delicious as well, forgot to take a picture but super crispy.

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    Jessica C.

    I'd been looking forward to trying this place and finally got the chance. The staff was friendly, but not very helpful even after I mentioned it was my first time here. I ordered a bowl with steamed rice, noodles, and shrimp, along with a drink. The noodles were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the rice and shrimp were good--though I wish there had been more shrimp. Overall, it felt a little pricey for what we got. I'll probably have to check out some of the other menu options before deciding if I'd come back.

    Chicken bowl with veggies and noodles
    Stephanie S.

    I had El Cinco hibachi for lunch. Called in the order. The food was delicious again and reasonably priced. The decor inside is adorable.

    Menu and yummy food
    Lisa M.

    Was riding down Temecal Canyon Rd to Toms Farms and noticed HIBACHI signs. Wow! We need this! Timescale Valley needs this! We xhecked out the online menu and pix. Read both google and Yelp reviews. I have to tell you, this place deserves 5 syats! Especially when we were juat orderingbt To Go. What a great find. Apparently it's been here for 2 months. We ordered the Tokio Street burrito with Shrimp. This was delish my hubby said. I ordered Hibachi King Bowl w/ Shrimp and Chicken. I also ordered hibachi veggies on side. Wow was this a lot of food. It could of fed 4 people easily. It was delish, felt healthy and quick. The restaurant was super clean, the employees were very helpful and nice. They have grat sauces. Some came with a meal and I ordered more. They are very helpful to accommodate. The only thing I might ask them to reconsider is theory unchanged for theor hibachi grilled veggies. They really are that good but please give me twice the amount if they cost $5.00. Or add them as an add on with a meal for $2.75 They were building a patio area outside. So there will be that too, when it it cooler out. Friends, give them some orders and eat here! Totally worth it. Oh and order accordingly 2 means 4 people! Yay! Fortune cookies were the best

    Chicken, steak, and shrimp with fried rice and veggies and noodles. Big portions.
    Hannah M.

    I'm glad my brother found this food spot after the gym. The serving we got fed both of us and we had leftovers. The restaurant was clean and the service with quick and kind. He answered all our questions and was honest about the serving size. It is located in a warehouse area off of the freeway going towards Temescal Valley. Delicious flavor and I love that they have fit bowls for after the gym or on the go meals when I'm tired of waba or flame broiler.

    Mike M.

    I was actually excited to try this place. I took my kids and they could not chew the steak. Steak quality was poor and chewy. Both the kids plate and the adult bowl the meat was tough. Chewy and lacked flavor. I got the half and half bowl. The noodles were a bit dry. Staff was polite but food was not great. I had high hopes El Chingon but sorry we won't be back. Kids plate, the kids need to at least be able to eat the meat not spit it all out saying it's too tough. Gyoza was good. Disappointed!

    Twin Blade Combo, Broadway Tail, Hibachi Boss Mom (Mother's Day special, basically the Tokyo Trio Supreme). & Fried Gyoza

    Food & service were amazing! Good portions too. The whole staff was friendly & our waitress Danna was extremely pleasant & went above and beyond! We did have to correct a couple things but they all dealt with it quickly, professionally, & kindly. Highly recommend & will be back! Thanks again Danna :)

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    Delicious bowls and other good options on the menu. Wife and I will definitely be back. Great customer service.

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    Eating inside restaurant will get you much better quality than ordering to go. The place is casual. Good service. Spicy noodles are perfect

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    Duuude, I had such an amazing time here. I went with my grandmother and my cousin and the food was…read morejust DELICIOUS. Thank you so much Alex for your great service and amazing cooking! We weren't joking when we said our nana is a tough critic. You made her food PERFECTLY as well as ours! Our Server Steven, such a great person! Love his personality and the way he checked in on us! You don't get that a lot while you're out at restaurants anymore. He always made sure we had everything we needed and more. Thank you Steven and Alex!

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    Mural on the wall at the booth seating. Very nicely done.
    Mural on the wall at the booth seating. Very nicely done.
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