I have been here a few times and each time is just a yummy! The hibachi guys always put on a good show. There are not too many grills here (just 4) compared to some other places, but each time we've gone there hasn't been too long of a wait to get seated. They also have an upstairs section with regular seating for those who do not want hibachi. I recommend the hibachi filet and scallops or the filet and lobster. Also recommend the shrimp shumai as an appetizer. read more

Came here for my birthday dinner (party of 9). The staff was super friendly. The place is small. First floor is just a few hibachi tables and upstairs is a sushi bar. The food was excellent. Most of us had filet mignon. The lobster was great and the salmon was so ridiculously good. The woman at the front was so sweet and helpful. So the reason for the 3 stars... I had extremely high expectations and I was a little let down. We had 3 kids under the age of 10 and we expected a good show. Our chef Don was very friendly but didn't seem like he spoke a lot of English. Well he did three tricks, an egg rolling, some flames and a rice heart. We really wanted ir to be a great and fun experience for the kids but it really fell short. read more

Hagane - Japanese Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

Excellent Sushi I had the Mango Tango Roll and the Dynamite Roll both very good ! I will be back !! read more

Hagane - To Start Off a Great Beer !! - Japanese Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

Went here after my daughter's graduation and I must say I can't wait to go back! The food, service, and ambience was impeccable! read more

Hagane - Japanese Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

One of the great hibachi restaurants on crossbay blvd. Food is always fresh and tasty. The only downfall here is the absence of a full bar. If you like sake they get creative and do sake slushies and martinis though. They offer sushi as well for people who enjoy that on the menu. read more

We were there last week on New Year's Day - thoroughly enjoyed the lovely sushi and sashimi dinners. Our son loved the hibachi salmon dinner. Service was excellent, and the upstairs seating was comfortable. Next time we will definitely try the downstairs hibachi with a larger group. read more

This is the best sushi spot in Howard Beach, for sure! The price is very fair, and the staff are extremely warm :) I also go for the Pink Lady or TIGER rolls! The manage to add fish & flavor variety in their special rolls. The food always looks fresh, especially the hibachi dinners! read more

All my experiences here have been good. The wait staff is really nice and I love the food! The environment is cool & calm. I usually sit upstairs if available and they have nice music. I enjoy there slushes very much. read more

My girlfriend and I are regulars here. We are always seated upstairs and the staff knows already knows how we like things so I guess that's a huge plus. The sushi is always fresh and you get a good amount of food for a reasonable price. read more

Good food but sadly it's a dirty place. They need to be more mindful and care more about the place. Bathroom disgusting/ all the walls you can see the dust accumulating and grease all in ceilings. Needs a deep clean. read more

Nice atmosphere. Not very big though. But if you are looking for a place that has good sushi be sure to make a stop here. read more

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Terrible! I ordered take out for my daughter and I and they gave me the completely wrong order!! The excuse was, "they had 6 other take out orders as well." Instead of checking orders, they just gave out whatever they thought was right. So now I have a hungry 5 year old who has to suffer for their inexcusable mistake. Working in the hospitality industry for 7 years, I know it only take 30 seconds to double check an order. And the restaurant area WASNT EVEN BUSY! Such a shame. Never ever going back read more

Last night I was craving Hibachi food and thought I'd try something new. It also helped to think that on one of the hottest days of the year I'd be able to sit in an air conditioned restaurant for a little while and enjoy some good food. However - when I arrived the restaurant didn't have great A/C, and there was already a table being served. I felt awkward sitting alone at a table and it didn't look like others would be coming for dinner so I opted for takeout instead. The staff was nice and courteous. That's about the only good thing I can say. When I asked the hostess if the takeout 'Japanese fried rice' on the menu was in fact cooked hibachi style they said yes. This was what i was craving most, so I ordered chicken fried rice. It came very quickly, which was nice but made me skeptical. I now know why. When I got home I noticed the rice had tons of vegetables in it (not usual in hibachi fried rice on the grill) and the chicken was so hard and dry that it was totally inedible. The carrots were like a rock, and even the rice itself wasn't something to say much about. I really was sorely disappointed, and I won't be returning. read more

I recommend this place. It's cozy and very simple. The food is delicious and not too pricy. Very friendly staff and very clean. Great place for a night out and is also fun for kids. read more

This used to be my favorite sushi spot. The food is still fresh and good, however they have gotten super cheap with the rolls and such. I ordered the tuna pancake which has the thinnest layer EVER of tuna. Ordered 3 rolls and all were double wrapped with rice and the tiniest bit of fish. You are not fooling me, it a shame. I will not be going back. read more

Bought a restaurant gift certificate for this place wasn't expecting much but boy was I surprised. The food was great and I even had the tempura shrimp lol I don't eat seafood. I had the chicken and steak hibashi and it was filling and delicious. read more

Came here previously with a restaurant.com voucher and met some friends. Friends also had a restaurant.com voucher. We were paying separately, but shared a hibachi table. The restaurant would not honor the vouchers. There is no where in the fine print that says this is not applicable (they said we were combining vouchers...but it was separate groups...like any other time you would sit more than one group at a hibachi table). Bad customer service turns me off, so we left and I swapped my restaurant.com voucher with a better restaurant. Have not been back since, and I am not missing much. read more

This place is like every other habachi restaurant. They get a 4 for filling up my belly with fresh yummy food and liquor. Besides that entertainer could of been more entertaining. read more

Brought my family here to celebrate my son's 8th birthday, he was sooo sleepy but still had a lot of fun. They are very nice in there, I really did enjoy everyone we interacted with, the food is very good, and they give generous portions. The prices are reasonable as well. New favorite Hibachi spot!! read more

This review is from September. I bought a $25 restaurant.com certificate to eat here with my mom. I live in the neighborhood but don't like too many places around here. Since my mom wanted to eat local I decided to give this place a try using the discount. If we liked it, we would be back! On to the meal, the food itself was good albeit a bit salty. I ordered a thai iced tea which tasted like milk. It did not taste like a thai iced tea at all. My mom ordered a passion fruit slush and loved it! We each ordered the scallops and salmon hibachi plate. The soup was okay. The salad is lettuce with a couple of thin slices of carrot with a delicious ginger dressing. The noodles were salty and boring. The rice was fine. The veggies, scallops and salmon were good but a little too salty for my taste. They give you hefty portions that I could not finish. Word to the wise, cut down on the salt! The chef did not do the usual entertainment that I have been accustomed to in other establishments. My mom tipped him anyway. Dessert is not included. I informed the waitress when we arrived about the restaurant.com certificate. When we completed our dinner, a waiter brought our bill. I informed him of the restaurant.com certificate and he gave me a dirty look. I showed him my phone and he took it with him. He went to the front and picked up the phone and started doing other things. After about 8 min, I looked over to see why it was taking so long and he was comfortably talking on the phone. He finally brought my phone back a few minutes later with the bill. I was going to pay with my cc for the meal and leave a cash tip (I don't like leaving tips on cc because I'm not sure the server gets it). I was about to hand him my cc before he walked away when I saw a 18% mandatory gratuity added on top of the bill. I told him we would be tipping cash and to remove that charge. He gave me another dirty look and walked away. Then a lady came over and told me that since I used a restaurant.com certificate the "computer" automatically added the tip and it was "impossible" to remove. Nothing in life is "impossible". Anyway, I smiled and explained I was going to leave a tip but in cash form. She was rude and said she couldn't remove it from the bill because I used a restaurant.com certificate. At this point, I was offended. I told her a tip is never mandatory and that if they are going to stigmatize their clients for using the restaurant.com certificate then they shouldn't offer it at all. I will never return and will warn family and friends as well! read more

Angry that a restaurant would be ok with allowing customers to sit in a freezing cold second floor. If I owned a restaurant that was cold due to exhaust fans running I would have ran to Home Depot or Lowe's and spent a couple hundred on a bunch of space heaters. The food here is good and really no complaints about that. However no excuse to have a freezing cold second floor... Now if they offered something since we did complain then I may not have bothered to put up this review. In a Hibachi place there will always be a number of extra exhaust fans over each grill so heat can be sucked out more then a regular restaurants typical kitchen placed exhaust fans. Stop being cheap and get some damn heaters when the weather is extreme. read more

This spot was illy!!!!! It was my wife bday and she wanted hibachi so looked it up on yelp and it was this spot that came up10 min from our house, so we went and the food was oh so good, the chef was cooking up the food in front of us cracking jokes etc etc I had some fry rice noodles with steak and chicken my wife had salmon and chicken oh and we had the passionfruit drink mad good son! Anyway I see some ppl give bad reviews but hands down this is a great spot. read more

I have eaten at this restaurant a few times and enjoyed the hibachi show. After tonight though this will be my last time going to Hagane. My husband and I bought a restaurant.com certificate that we went to use on May 26th and was told no. They had a hand written sign on the door. There were no dates excluded on the certificate we had purchased. Tonight we went and the waitress let us know they ran out of miso soup and said I can have onion soup (clearly I am familiar with the famous French onion soup but Japanese onion soup never heard of. When I asked the waitress what was in it she laughed at me. When we received the bill they not only charged a suggested 18% gratuity but also added the tax before deducting the $25.00 from the subtotal. Not only was the waitress insulting but the place has no right including the tax before deduction nor telling how much a party of 2 can tip especially since that was not indicated on the restaurant.com certificate. read more

Very tiny rolls and very expensive !!! Sushi tastes gross and the rolls aren't fresh !!! Stay awayyyy from this shithole !!!! read more

Hits the spot with a mildly entertaining show at a moderate price. Food: 3.5 Stars The food was above average compared to most restaurants out there and maybe a little below a regular Hibachi restaurant. I started with Steamed Shrimp Shumai which was good on its own, but the sauce that came with it wasn't compatible with the dish in my opinion. The main course for me was Steak and Shrimp with Fried Rice. The fried rice reminded me of Benihana with good solid flavors, however it was a little oily. The steak was rather bland and tasteless without the 2 dipping sauces provided by Hagane, but I must say they are better than most other Hibachi restaurants. The shrimp however was terrific, a little overcooked (is to be expected of any Hibachi restaurant), but it had a good fresh taste to it and it especially blended well with both the sauces. Every dish was cooked to where they were supposed to be (except the shrimp which had been mildly overcooked). I had asked for medium rare for my steak and that is exactly what i received. Drinks: 2 Stars (w/o liquor) 4 Stars (w/liquor) Unfortunately I went to Hagane while they were renewing their liquor license so I didn't have the chance to try any alcoholic beverages while I was there. The drink menu looked solid enough with decent level prices. However do not ask for a mixed drink like cranberry juice and orange juice because they will charge you double. **They do tell you that you will be charged double, they won't sneak the charge on your bill** The Japanese soda had an interesting taste to it. It reminded me of bubblegum and a weaker version of 7-Up. For non-alcoholic drinks I highly recommend their Iced-Tea. I don't know whether or not its homemade, but it was delicious and refreshing. Service: 4.5 Stars Service was about what you expect from a restaurant. The wait staff was nice, but for some reason I felt that something was off, even though I couldn't put my finger on it (maybe I was just hungry). Ambiance: 5 Stars When my group arrived at 8pm the place was deserted, so we wondered if it was worth being there however within 30-45 minutes the place was packed and a line for the Hibachi tables started forming. The restaurant had a nice feel to it, nothing exotic, it did what it needs to do. The Hibachi chefs know the basics of putting on a show, nothing fabulous like Benihana, but you will pay about $10-$20 less here than there. Expect the basics of making high flames, onion volcano's, and some other little tricks that will make you applaud. The chef was also helpful and generous with the portions of food at the table (especially when you sit at the corners). Overall Rating: 3.5 Stars I rounded up in my review because I believe it doesn't deserve to be knocked down to a 3. What sold me on this place is the prices. My bill came to $38 with tip and tax with an appetizer, combination platter and 2 drinks. Compared to other Hibachi restaurants this price is lower than average. While the show may not be necessarily as entertaining and extravagant, you get a solid meal at a good price. Note: I recommend you do with a group no larger than 7 people because that is the max seating for 1 hibachi grill. So that is something to consider when you visit Hagane. Note 2: A combination platter comes with Miso Soup (above average), Ginger Dressing Salad (average), 2 grilled jumbo shrimp (well above average). If you are anywhere near Howard Beach and you are craving Asian cuisine, especially Japanese I recommend coming here. read more

Been here to get some sushi a few times. Food is usually good. But the last time, We waited 40 minutes for 4 sushi rolls. Never again. read more

The food is really good, the hibachi chefs don't disappoint, and a fun place to have steak, chicken, shrimp, or lobster. The shrimp is so delicious that it tasted like lobster! The steak, and filet mignon, were both soft and tasty! Even the rice, and noodles, were incredible! This might be the best place on Cross Bay Blvd so definitely make a point to go there! We'll be going often. read more

I didn't get a chance to try the food in this place . I am not sure if the patrons in Howard Beach ,or lind3nwood queens gave this place the thumbs up to be so rude and disgraceful when you walk in the door .I am no longer interested in trying something at this establishment.my money will spend better at Lumix located on sunrise highway ,Valley Stream new york read more

I had a really nice time here. The food portion was huge for me and the flavor was pretty good. I would love if they had a bigger selection of cocktails. The staff, including our chef, was friendly . I will definitely go back again :) read more

Definitely the best hibachi place in this area. Have yet to be disappointed and I've been there many many times. The meat is very tender and flavorful. Every one that I've brought here loves it as well. Prices aren't bad either for the type of cuisine. Some hibachi places can get very pricey....definitely a place to try. read more

I love Hagane! I Have had both their hibachi and their sushi upstairs. The Hibachi was really good but im bored of Hibachi already. Upstairs they have japanese food and Sushi. THE SUSHI AMAZING. They have a roll called the Pink lady which is to die for. All the sushi i get here always tastes super fresh. Also Service is among the most friendly i have ever had anymore. ALL of the waitresses are attentive and smiley and chatty. They make me feel like my business counts. I definitly reccomend this place! read more

Love this place! You get a lot of good food for a decent price. For 4 people we spent about $130. Gratuity is included onto the check, which makes sense because you are getting good service and a some entertainment. I always order the hibachi, chicken and shrimp. The lo mein is delicious, the ginger salad dressing is very delicious and the chicken gets cooked very juicy and tender. Soda and water are refillable. My only complaint would be that a lot and I mean a lot of garlic is used. I burped garlic for an entire day and had a terrible taste in my mouth which is probably understandable because garlic is a very strong seasoning. Also I wish they would change their plates and utensils, they seem very old and worn, some plates even have chips/cracks in them. Other than that it's a good place. read more

It was the first time we ever tried hibachi. It was my wife's birthday (Christmas) and I decided to take the whole family out for dinner. When we arrived, there were already guests there and the receptionist was welcoming. Things changed when we got seated and the chef came out to prepare our food. Literally all he said was "hi". He looked angry and bothersome to cook. The food was bland (rice and noodle), scallops and steak way too salty, and the vegetables had no flavor!! There was no interaction at all, he literally cooked and put in our plate. He was done in 11 minutes and left saying "bye". Will NOT be returning. Food and experience was so bad we actually went to Thai Rock for desert. They had a live band and saved the night. What a difference in quality food and customer service. read more

Sushi menu is limited. They did not know what a kani salad, I even explained what is is but they could not make it. They somehow ran out of green tea. The hibachi was good and I was impressed with how the scallops tasted. The rolls were ok but I'm used to a more extensive menu. Not a bad place to visit. read more

I used to go to this place frequently. The staff is super nice. But lately their sushi and sashimi hasn't been that good. The fish doesn't taste as fresh. However, their hibachi is excellent and the place is clean. read more

Small intimate place. food very good .The hibachi combos are great even come with noodles.Thai Iced teas are four dollars and you get a nice size. Nice decor friendly staff. I guess after 5;30 Pm on weekends it gets crowded but we went for five Have to have at least 2 persons ordering the Hibachi to have them grill/ do the hibachi in front of you. Will go back very good experience and good sized portions. read more

Went for lunch on a rainy day with a good friend. Neither of us ever ate here before. The food was prepared to our preference. Our chef was well prepared and pleasent to all. The food was very tasty and in abundance. I would definitely try it again. read more

Have only gone once some years ago, small place but was satisfied with the food and service. The seared scallops were especially good. Would go back again! read more

We went to this restaurant on Sunday at 4pm for my niece's 21st bday dinner. We started out with fried calamari, shrimp tempura and dumplings. Everything was excellent. Then we got drinks, my favortite was the sake mango slush. Then we started our hibachi show....we had everything from lobster and filet mignon to seafood combinations. The show was cute and so was the chef. The entire staff was nice and constantly came around to make sure everyone was satisfied or needed another drink. The portions they give are more generous then most hibachi restaurants I have been to. I have to say we were never rushed out of our space or had an issue with anything. A perfect evening for all and our party ranged from ages 15-70. We will definely be back for another wonderful evening. read more

I've eaten here a few times as my mother and daughter love it here. A cozy hibachi experience, akin to Benihana. We like Hagane better because the portions are larger than Benihana's, although not as flavorful. I usually order the hibachi chicken, tenderloin for my daughter and twin lobster tails for my mother. Everything is good and the service is attentive. read more