Everything was great! Awesome chef, good food and fun experience. Would recommend in Palm Springs area for a group dinner

I booked this hibachi service (Dallas location) for a very special occasion, and unfortunately the experience fell far below what was advertised. The chef they sent wasn't entertaining at all, and he served the noodles and rice almost an hour before serving the actual meats, which were still barely cooked when they finally came out. They also gave us the vegetables at the very end, almost two hours later, and by that point everything had already been served and eaten, so the vegetables ended up going straight to the trash. This could have been avoided if they had simply sent two chefs, because one person handling about 30 guests is unrealistic. When we tried addressing the issues afterward, I spoke with Nick, who was supposedly one of the higher managers. He was extremely rude and defensive. He even tried to tell me it was normal to serve the noodles 45 minutes before the meat, which is simply not true. Their own website photos clearly show the meat, rice and noodles all served together on one plate. It felt like he was making excuses instead of taking responsibility. The only real help came when my fiancé ended up speaking directly to the owner, who was kind, understanding and respectful. They did provide a 500 dollar refund out of the 1900 dollars we paid, which I appreciate, but overall the food timing, staffing decisions, food quality and customer service, especially from management, were extremely disappointing. I hope they take this feedback seriously so future customers don't go through the same experience. read more

I arranged Hibachi2u mobile chef for a bachelorette of 9 in Scottsdale. It was reasonably priced and honestly was not expecting the quality we got! The chef arrived a few minutes before 7pm and set up. He immediately began cooking and called up girls to participate which was fun! He also had a super soaker full of sake and went around the table which made for an experience and laughs. He served large portions and the only dislike I had which is not unusual is serving the rice, then the veggies, then the meats/ seafood one by one as I'd prefer to eat all together and the timing took a bit for the orders. However, it was so tasty and we all really enjoyed the experience! I think it's a wonderful price point and is a great addition to any party! read more

See all

I booked them for my husband's 55th birthday party in Alabama. Anytime I had questions they were quick to respond. Chef Loco was all that. He arrived on time and came prepared. He was fun and very entertaining. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great of an experience it was. I highly recommend Hibachi 2 U to anyone looking for something different and high energy. Oh and the food was amazing. read more

Hibachi 2 U - Chef Loco - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

See all

Such a fun experience!! It was so cool to be able to do this at home and have our own private party! Highly recommend them! Reasonably priced, great communication, & everything was delicious read more

Hibachi 2 U - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

I'm here to share our disappointing experience in Scottsdale. I do want to notate that the food tasted great, and management has been in communication with us regarding our experience, but want to share our experience so other people know what to expect. We booked this for a bachelorette in Scottsdale AZ in April. We confirmed the reservation for 12 girls with chef bang bang, and when we made the reservation, we notated that one girl has celiac so she can't eat gluten. Management said no problem, so long as we supply the GF soy sauce, they'll cook hers first. When chef arrived, he brought with him two nerf guns of sake. We tried them out on each other, and realized it was too much. Our bride was sprayed (by us) but visibly upset and we said no, we're done. As she's wiping her face off, Chef came in and sprayed her again in the face after she had already said no, and she wasn't prepared, she was still wiping sake out of her contacts. As we began the egg catching in the hat, after we all had already said no once, chef sprayed her with the nerf gun AGAIN. She had to go inside and shower. He kept asking for the sake guns to the point where we had to take them and hide them because we weren't being listened to. We also specifically asked for our gluten free meal to be cooked first, as we have someone with celiac disease. While chef cooked her rice separately, he put all of the utensils used for both the GF and non-GF meals back in the same bucket, cross contaminating them. We asked him to clean down the stove and cook her vegetables and meat separately but with the language barrier, we weren't able to communicate well with chef. He used the non-GF utensils on the vegetables so she can't eat any of those or the meat. We had to door dash her an additional meal. Everything tasted great, but this was not the experience we hoped for. Management has since discounted our price, and given us a credit for future. We're super appreciative of the quick reply we got from management, but this experience was not at all what we had signed up for. read more

I recently used Hibachi 2 U for a bachelorette party of 10 girls at the beginning of October in the Hamptons and it was the highlight of the weekend. Our chef was so much and made the whole night perfect. Starting with the menu, for $50/person, everyone gets their own choice of 2 different proteins - it doesn't get any better than that!! (Especially when options like steak, shrimp, scallops and salmon are included!) Our chef made SO much food and it was all sooo delicious. He was also very generous with the sake water gun!! This is the perfect fun, laidback dinner. I want to do this for so many more functions. The Hibachi 2 U Team was so easy to work with and they made it seamless!! Highly recommend and can't wait to use again!! read more

See all

The Chef was so down to earth, and the food was decent but the Yum Yum sauce and the salad dressing was so watery. It literally poured out like milk... and I'm not talking buttermilk... more like 1% milk. It was awful. My biggest complaint was forcing me to pay 20% gratuity when we are already paying $60 for rice, veggies and 2 proteins. There was NO SOUP, NO DRINK or appetizer included in that price and I still have to provide decorations, cutlery, plates and hors d'oeuvres for my guest to munch on while the chef prepares the food. In my opinion, it's not worth it. We ended up paying about $1075.00 for 13 guests... But if you dine in the restaurant, you get more for your buck. Again, my review is not for the Chef, Bean was cool, the food was ok, but my review is more for the overall company and experience. I would never book with Hibachi2U again. I would prefer MobileHibachi4U there food is better and they actually do tricks for the guest of honor. Ask for AK when you book with MobileHibachi4U, because they made MY birthday awesome! Hibachi2u is overpriced and force Gratuity on you. read more

I would NOT recommend Hibachi2U. It was very disappointing especially for the price. The per person cost was not worth it! Our chef did NOT speak English! We could NOT communicate with him. A rain storm was approaching and we could NOT talk to him about how to handle. We had to use Google translate and he was still unable to answer any questions. It was very frustrating. He also demanded a 20% tip and was not happy with his tip amount. He used his phone calculator to show the amount he expected using different amounts to get 20%. It was very unprofessional. Overall, I would suggest a restaurant not this disappointing experience. read more

My fiancé loves hibachi and I thought why not try this. I am so glad I did. It was so much fun, the food was great, chef volcano was absolutely amazing. Everyone that was there keeps telling me how much fun they had. I would do this again with this company. read more

Absolutely amazing. The way this is ran is TERRIFIC. The food + the energy the chefs bring are GREAT. Awesome customer service as well! read more

Chef Yoda was amazing and overall it was a great experience! More fun and more affordable than taking a large group out to a restaurant

Chef Kimchi, was amazing. Always with a smile on his face. He made some of the best egg fried rice, chicken and steak I've ever eaten from Hibachi. Would definitely book again. This food changed my life for the better. He was the nicest and most respectful waiter I've ever meet. Honest, our most valuable asset is time, and this experience brought happiness which is the best way to spend my time. Thank you. Thank you for what you do. Love, Lucas read more

They have been difficult to work with. They charged me the wrong amount the first time they billed me which I paid. They then charged me the remainder which I paid. Now they will not give me the correct receipt needed for me to expense this business dinner. I would not recommend using them. read more

Chef Volcano, was amazing! We used them for our son's 16th Birthday Event last Saturday. They came on time, set up and entertained 26 teens. They had them laughing up a storm. Not only was the entertainment great, they all said the food was the best Hibachi they ever tasted. We are definitely going to use them again, this time for the adults. Thanks Chef Volcano, you guys were amazing!!!!! read more

Super fun high energy chaos. Focus is on the entertainment and participation,  less on the food. One of our best friends had them for their rehearsal dinner in Los Angeles. They started out with sake squirt guns. Went around pointing, spraying in people's mouths, and shouting, "More sake more happy!". Once everyone was sufficiently hydrated they had a couple games. One with people wearing the chef's hat and spatula-ing an egg onto it and another playing catch with the egg. Losers obviously getting more sake more happy. After that, they started the food, they did a great job balancing the entertainment value of the hibachi with cooking and serving it out pretty fast. The food was pretty good, nothing amazing and was saved by a good sauce but that isn't the focus. There was salad, fried rice, chicken, steak, fish, and shrimp. This catering will be the centerpiece of your event so if that is a problem or if you don't like fun, then this event then this isn't for you. Also the focus at the beginning is on the sake squirt guns so if most people don't drink alcohol, then that decreases the value quite a bit. (They do however also have water squirt guns) read more

See all

My kids booked Hibatchi 2 u for our 40th anniversary...Joe Joe was our chef. He was fantastic. Food was excellent and plentiful. My family had such a great time. I could go on and on about how great an event this was... I would highly recommend Hibatchi 2 u to anyone having an intimate event for friends and family...Joe Joe was spectacular, friendly, entertaining, and such a great chef!!! read more

Hibachi 2 U - Joe Joe set up the Hibathchi on our deck - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

See all

Naruto was awesome super fun! Food was even better. The water-saki thing was so good too; overall great time

Zona was amazing!! Booked him for a bachelorette party and we had the greatest time!! read more

Hibachi 2 U - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Highly recommend this company for your next event! We had a college reunion and used Hibachi 2U. They did all the heavy lifting--I just had to send them our orders prior to the event. The show did not disappoint and Chef Oreo was wonderful. The food was delicious and the sake in water guns was the crowning touch. Thank you for a great event! read more

We hired them for a 40th birthday!!! It was amazing!!! Watermelon was our hibachi guy and we absolutely loved him. The food was delicious!!! The energy he brought was on point.., 10/10 recommend!!! read more

Everything went well - good food and lots of fun! We had all ages at the table and the chef was great, very witty and good with the banter!

Controversial review coming.... Let me give you the positive first... The food was very good and the event was convenient and reasonably priced. That having been said, the chef (Qing Tao) made the majority of the people at our event - a bachelorette party - VERY uncomfortable. The penis balloon hats were one thing, but him trying to force penis balloons into peoples mouths and simulate oral was not welcome. There was an extreme amount of peer pressuring people to drink (I get that you want to be festive, but read the room!), and he repeatedly tried to have squirt sake in people's mouths via super-soaker after they expressed over and over that they did not want that. On the actual hibachi side, he took forever to get to the food prepared, and didn't do much of the fun hibachi stuff (ex, onion volcano). His entertainment was more cringy bachelorette stuff as opposed to hibachi stuff. I would recommend going with a different company. read more

Zero stars, one of the people at our party dropped $1,000 on the ground and the hibachi guy picked it up (we have it on camera) hid it inside his supply cart. We confronted him about it after he watched us all searching the back yard for it and he played dumb. Cops called. Owners are even worse. Stay away from this trash bag company. read more

See all

So fun! Self-contained entertainment, show, and amaaaazjngly good food. Did well adjusting to our party and vibe. Friendly and engaging chef. Very respectful of property and guests. read more

Amazing and fun experience. Did this for labor day, after asking my bridesmaids and maid of honors and celebrated with some hibachi! Our chef was hilarious and interactive and was such a fun time with everyone! read more

Sunshine was amazing. Food was fantastic, the energy was unmatched and I will be hiring them again. Hibachi! read more

We did a hibachi backyard party and wow! What a fun time. We had chef Hotpot he was entertaining, kept the crowd laughing. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked. He arrived 1/2 hour before, set up his grill and cart. He did not disappoint. Professional, courteous. You use your own tables, chairs, Plates and utensils and the chef does the cooking. Would def recommend doing this. read more

Hibachi 2 U - Party area set up - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Great communication beforehand. The chef put on a funny, interactive "show" without it being too much. Can't wait to book again read more

Hibachi 2 U - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

See all

Had a terrible experience. Habachi chef watched us for over an hour looking for money that fell out of someone pocket to pay him and waited till we caught him on video proof of him pocketing the money and still saying he was waiting for payment and played he didn't speak very good English. Stood over us and watched a group of 35 people digging through trash. Then once we said the cops were coming he said he give us his money. Clear as day we caught him on video. Then the company called us back and gave us a refund for the inconvenience and ruined our night for them to just call today saying now we need to pay after this guy tried to double dip on payment. Complete sleezy people they are. Would not recommend to anyone in my life. Food also was very salty I was so sick that night afterwards! So disgusting by the actions of the chef and company as a whole. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! read more

See all

The food was absolutely trash. Then the hibachi guy proceeded to steal $1200 then act like he didn't and waited to get paid after he stole the money and still denied it after he was caught on video. read more

Hibachi 2 U - Him picking up the $1200 he said he never got - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

THEIF AT HIBACHI2U. We hired Hibachi2U to come to a party of our in our backyard. My Dad had the cash stack to pay the worker in his pocket and it fell out while he was cleaning up after the dinner was over. We have video cameras in our backyard, and you clearly see the worker pick up the cash and hide it amongst his things while he's packing up. He produced to watch the entire party search for the cash waiting to be paid. Than refused to leave when we told him he was caught. The cops were called, a police report was filed and we were refunded after showing the owner the video evidence. It's absolutely disgusting what he did, "language barrier" or not he took money off the ground the WAS NOT HIS. Choosing to have Hibachi2U as the form of entertainment ruined our party, and we were never be having them back again. read more

See all

This review is from the San Francisco, CA based Area company, but the number that contacted me has an Arizona area code (928). I booked this company to do a birthday party for 20 guests. Booking was easy, and the guy on the phone answered all my questions. A few days before the party, he text me for the final headcount. I gave him a headcount of 20, but knowing some people always cancel or back out at the last minute, I still wanted to play it safe. The chef arrived, and he was very pleasant. He seemed a bit nervous. My guess said he seemed new to the job. He started with sake squirts from a water gun, then did the catch the egg in the hat game. After that, not much communication, except to serve the food. The chicken was slightly overcooked, but still tasty. The steak was a bit rubbery, so a few of us did not finish our plates. There was more food dumped than eaten. After he was finished he brought me a piece of paper with the charge for 20 people. Unfortunately, only 16 showed up. So, to be fair I went ahead and paid him for the 20 people (the 16 guest, and the rest as a tip). Later that evening, I received the most unprofessional text from the booking guy stating the chef notified him that we did not pay the "recommended" 20% tip! We were still celebrating the birthday, so I ignored it. The following day, he sends another unprofessional text stating he was just following up about the tip situation. I swear I just about bit a hole in my tongue from not telling the SOB off! Instead, I firmly and respectfully told him to refrain from contacting me, and pointed out his lack of professionalism. That he is bad for business!! You do not contact a customer to insist, recommend, nor pressure them into giving a tip. Furthermore, your chef should have mentioned to you that he got a $240 tip, because I only needed to pay for 16, but I paid him for 20. I would NEVER recommend this company. read more

Great Company, Great Event! Once again, I highly recommend this company! Awesome From Beginning To End! read more

Hibachi 2 U - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Was kind of skeptical at first not going to lie haha because you have to send your order in via text and you don't get updates that the chef is on their way, but what a fantastic time! He did indeed show up when he was supposed to. The food was terrific, our chef was a ton of fun. Get ready for an excessive amount of sake. But i would 100% recommend to anyone trying to have a fun afternoon/evening. read more

Chef West Coast was the best! Amazing experience for my buddy's bachelor party in San Diego!!!! Highly recommended. Chef was professional, courteous, and able to have a good time with our party. The food was delicious and it made our weekend. read more

Hibachi 2 U - Chef West Coast working his magic - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Pure chaos The wildest experience. Felt like a nightmare. Our chefs were completely unhinged. Surprised us in the driveway with sake bomb blasters to the face. Even when hiding or saying "NO!" they assaulted us with the high pressure water guns. Next came the eggs. Chef yum yum and his sous chef volleyed raw eggs at all of the guests. Pure pandemonium. More sake equipment came out. Smaller squirt bottles followed by pouring the boxed sake down unsuspecting guests' throats. Food was fine, but wild that we paid $2k cash for the harassment. Good story at least. read more

Hibachi 2 U - Super soaker and eggs - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

See all

chef latte is the best chef ever... food amazing service amazing. he's a great guy . a fun time and everything cooked to perfection read more

Hibachi 2 U - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Hired hibachi2u for a end of summer gathering in the yard. What a great time!!! Chef A1 was such a nice guy and very good cook. An absolutely awesome experience that all my guests loved. The fried rice was the best hibachi rice I've ever had in my life. No vegetables in it either which I loved. The filet mignon was like pure butter. Couldn't believe how tender it was and the lobster tail was phenomenal. Everyone loved it and had a good time! read more

Hibachi 2 U - Chef A1 working his magic! - Personal Chefs Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

See all

i had hibachi2u come for my 25th birthday, and it was the BEST!! chef poke and chef andy showed us the best time, making it fun and interactive even with 20 people. i cannot recommend this enough for an event, it was so special and i'd do it again! on top of it all, the food was delicious and plentiful. great deal!!! read more