My rating would be a 3.5, but we can do halves here. We got takeout from this restaurant when we were in Raleigh. It was very close to where we were staying and reasonably priced. My husband went to pick up the food, and it was pretty good. We had a generous amount of ginger and yum yum sauce to go with our four meals. Everything for the most part was cooked on point except my steak which was well done. I am a medium rare gal. The downside to this place is the outside. We went to the Food Lion in the plaza the next day and left out of another entrance that went by where my husband got the hibachi. There was at least ten guys out front. I don't want to judge, but I'll just say if it was me who went to pick up the food I wouldn't have even gotten out of my car. I believe there is a vape or smoke store next door and perhaps that is part of the issue, but that is what makes this a lesser rating. Feeling safe while getting your food is pretty important. Someone else had wrote about this on Google's reviews, and I didn't understand it until I drove by! read more

Hibachi 88 - Hibachi Shrimp and Steak - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This was the absolute worst Hibachi I have ever had. The steak was burnt and like beef jerky. The young lady that answered said the same thing. The owner said that's how we cook it and they will refund my steak only. I am 2.5 hours away and only get there once every 4-6 weeks and they said to put the meal in my fridge and bring it back next time I am there. What?!? Really?!? read more

Hibachi 88 - Burnt hibachi steak - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This Hibachi 88 has really brought their ordering system into a super simple and convenient setup. There're a couple of touch screen tablets at the counter when you walk in. They have really upgraded the dining room appearance also. The hibachi meals are generously portioned and tasty, as usual. read more

The Teriyaki chicken on the skewers are good but the fried rice...I specifically asked no mushrooms due to an allergic reaction numerous times.. but other than that you guys are good with me read more

As many reviews state, a major concern is the atmosphere and is for the most part, correct. However in my experience growing up in Raleigh, it is just a ghetto city in general. The hibachi foods tastes great along with their white sauce/yum-yum sauce. This isn't a place I would recommend eating inside, The tables are sticky and just doesn't feel clean. The woman's bathroom is just unpleasant being in and the silverware dispensary is questionable. I would recommend ordering ahead to pickup, as the inside of the restaurant gets very crowded when ordering or eating in. Definitely a take out place, the food taste great and isn't bad in pricing. read more

Disappointing, $11 for a sushi roll, should automatically come with ginger and wasabi, should not have to pay extra. Also, a full roll here is only 6 pieces. The spicy Mayo was like water and the sushi rice was not sticky, it fell right off the roll as I ate it. read more

I keep coming back to this place because the food is so damn good. I love the sweet and sour shrimp. Also their sushi is not bad. Veggie chow main is also tasty. The staff are super friendly also and they make the food to a consistently above average standard. Keep it up! read more

Hibachi 88 - Sweet and sour shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I've been on a quest for good, cheap takeout hibachi food and...that quest continues. After reading positive reviews on Reddit and otherwise, I decided to try this place despite the rough outside appearance. The staff was nice and polite, but the few customers inside were not amazing and I watched one lady allow her son to ask the overworked staffer for a water cup and then fill it with soda. The two of them, along with her teenage son, laughed after and refilled it twice while I was waiting for my takeout. Ignoring that, I ordered a plate of the hibachi chicken and one of hibachi steak. The food itself was about on par with a typical food court Japanese spot (but not as good as Sarku in Crabtree mall). The price was fine, but not cheap enough to justify the location or people I had to deal with. I feel bad for the staff because they were very nice and polite. Still, I won't be rushing back. They have other locations that could be different so maybe check one of them instead. read more

Hibachi 88 - The Hibachi 88 Front Entrance - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Their food is really good my favorite is chicken and shrimp. Hibachi I've been eating here for a while and the place has been renovated. It's nice and clean also no one hangs out in front of the store since renovation I would definitely recommend. I'm giving it 3 stars for bad customer service when I picked up my food, the new black guy they hired had the most nastiest attitude was rude and so inpatient. The manager walked up without me asking after the employee gave me a hard time an assisted me was so polite. After that experience Will not be coming back. read more

Foods delicious!! Restaurant very clean. Great service. The portions are very filling. TY

I'm big on customer service, the young girl at the front could be a little more courteous to customers. Besides that the food was fantastic, I had the steak hibachi no complaints. read more

Food was terrible. Sesame Chicken was obviously microwaved. It was dry, hard, and stuck together. The sauce was on the bottom. Can't even get a fork in a few pieces. Fried rice was tasteless and the sushi roll wasn't good. Won't order again! read more

Food is delicious. I highly recommend!! Enjoyed for lunch one day. Food is fresh and plentiful.

I absolutely love this particular Hibachi 88 on Poole Rd in Raleigh. I called about 25 minutes before closing and they still took my order and it was fresh and hot when I picked it up. I always order the Hibachi chicken and shrimp for myself and Hibachi chicken and steak for my husband. They were both delicious. The meat, rice and vegetables are proportioned well and you get a great amount of food. I also like that they have a reward card, after purchasing so many meals, they offer a free meal. I live in Garner where there is another Hibachi 88 and it is nothing like the one on Poole Rd. If you are in Garner it is well worth driving the 7 miles to Poole Rd. You will not be disappointed. read more

I used to come here for work lunch now and then and it was alright but today I went for the first time in probably a year or more and they must have improved something about their chicken or the cooking process. The chicken was so good, I hesitated to put any sauce on even though that's usually the main reason I'm craving hibachi take out. They were quick to prepare my order too, I ordered on the phone when I was about 8min away and only waited a minute after I got there. That was a pleasant surprise because they seemed really busy. Prices went up a bit but that's no different than anywhere else. My order was still under $10 total. read more

the food is really good, but the girl at the counter with the glasses seems like she hates working here and is condescending and gives bad service to anyone who isn't black. read more

The food was very good but the outside can off putting, a good amount of loitering and litter. I called it in during the dinner rush time and it was ready within 10 minutes. It's a good amount of food for a good price and will definitely be returning. read more

Great food and service as usual. My go to hibachi spot in Raleigh. I've never eaten inside but it has a 5 or so tables and a nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend this place over any other hibachi in Raleigh. read more

Love this hole in the wall, Asian place when I am on the Poole side of town. The chicken stir fry is delicious, they have a great drink machine. It is clean, fresh, and lots of comfy tables. Prices can't be beat and the service is always friendly. read more

Hibachi 88 - Delicious and plentiful chicken stir fry with veggies. - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have been eating at this location for a little over a year now. The food is good and the price points are reasonable. Sometimes the service can be a bit unpredictable. I was told 15 minutes before and got there 20 minutes later only to have to wait an additional 20 minutes. There are quite a lot of people hanging out because it is in a strip mall setting with a tobacco shop and barber shop next door. Once I get some consistency as far as call in to pick up I will bump up their rating. read more

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The hibachi chicken that I had today was really good. You get quite a bit of food too. I was quite satisfied with the price point and the quality. This is usually not the case with Hibachi places. The rice was slightly sticky which I enjoyed. Vegetables were cooked just right with a slight crunch and the white sauce is so good. Actually the veggies were so good that I wished I had ordered Veggie Hibachi instead. The chicken is tasty but they really know how to cook the veggies.The lunch comes with soup or salad. I opted for the salad and really liked the ginger dressing. I wish this place was near my house, whoops, not really, I'd make too many excuses to eat here. There is a eat in area that is a nice size, but most people I see order carryout. They also have a loyalty card that you can stamp and then get a free meal after so many visits. read more

Shrimp and chicken hibachi was delicious with choice of sauces. Fried rice plentiful. Will go again when I'm in the area.

Favorite restaurant ever have been eating here for over eight years always order the chicken and steak hibachi extra chicken extra ginger

This is the best hibachi I've ever had in Raleigh. Definitely worth every buck. I love this place

Oof. I came here & was excited for a hibachi spot but this did not deliver. The chicken had no flavor & was really bland. The sauce also didn't have much flavor. The portion size was generous but the food was really underwhelming. I would not go back here & I would not recommend it. Also, the restaurant has no ambiance. This seems to be a place people mostly order food to go. read more

I had got takeout and i had got the spicy honey chicken i thought all was fine until i woke up at 3 am and started throwing up my stomach acid and turns out it was food poisoning, i should've just got a happy meal. read more

So this place was pretty decent I must say. I went here to grab lunch with a coworker, and first thing, I appreciate the cleanliness of the establishment. It is in a shopping center so parking can be a bit limited. Service was quick and the staff were friendly. I ordered the spicy honey chicken with fried rice. It was pretty good although not what I expected. It was not spicy so more like just honey glazed chicken. I'm willing to try them again in the future. read more

Never disappoints. I usually order a ton of food, my order is always correct and ready on time. Try the chicken on a stick!

This place's food is nasty and overpriced. I literally gagged when I took a bite out of the sesame chicken. The carrots were undercooked and bland. The reviewer who said this was the "best hibachi in Raleigh" has to know them or have gotten free food. I don't mind paying for quality; but undercooked and bland food + dismissive customer service is NOT quality. This Garner location (in a strip mall off Rock Quarry Road) is less than 5 minutes away from my home and I'd still drive across town to another spot not to have to eat there again. Never again. read more

Left out a main item from the meal. My daughter didn't have her food while the rest of the family ate theirs. Very big deal.

I hadn't heard a thing about this place before I wandered in there for lunch one day. I wish I'd found it sooner! Lunch -- hibachi chicken and veggies with rice and a soda -- was $7 even. The chicken was lean, white meat and it had a great flavor. Thankfully the white sauce was proper (not sweet -- I hate that) and the ginger sauce was good. All that plus friendly service and a Coke fountain with free refills. I highly recommend it. read more

Hibachi 88 - Outside view - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food isn't bad. Not excellent but not bad. If you have a hibachi craving this will satisfy. Staff is very friendly and it appears to be clean inside. And the yum yum sauce is not watered-down. read more

Hibachi 88 - The food isn't bad - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This place is a crowd pleaser for my family. It's not bad nor is it omg great but if you want a lot of food go here.

Hidden in a rather busy strip-mall (right behind KFC) Hibachi 88 offers decent Lunch specials. Hibachi Chicken with Veggies, a side of meso soup, and a fountain drink for just $7...excellent value. Decent portion sizes to boot, and the classic hibachi taste will not disappoint. The interior is pretty bland, and most of their business seems to be for carry-out orders, but they do have inside seating. Sanitation Rating was 99%, which is excellent. However, the location is a little sketchy...it seems like at any minute they could get robbed. Seriously. Food is pretty good, but terrible location hurts the score. read more

Hibachi 88 - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Quality of food has gone way down. The prices got ridiculous and No one uses mask in this restaurant. They don't have any sort of social distancing. They have simply placed a plexiglass for some sort of separation from the customer. They have lost a long time customer. Good luck to who ever eats at this establishment. read more

i called over the phone and asking questions on ordering and the dude that answered the phone was mad rude and then just hung up on me, I was being nice and I'm not sure why he had such an attitude and he hung up on me mid sentence. it was my first time ordering from there so obviously I'm going to have some questions. not sure what the dudes problem was but someone needs to teach him how to talk to a customer or he should be fired read more

love the food fresh and the sauce is good not sweet like most hibachi spots which i like

Stopped here on my lunch break after finding this place on Yelp. Ordered the hibachi combo (chicken, shrimp, steak), a Philly cheesesteak spring roll, and extra hibachi sauces (ginger/yum yum). The food was GREAT but the wait was not, lol. I went on my lunch break with limited time and had to wait about 15 minutes to get my food after ordering. This is a place where you definitely need to call your order in advance. The food was really good though and steaming hot once I got it. Not the best hibachi I've ever had but it hits the spot. The sauces were really good (although they charge .50 extra for each extra sauce that you ask for). I'll be back. read more

I stood in line for 15 minutes while the chick with the glasses working the register answered the phone and took orders repeatedly! Like, hellerrrrr...you have real life customers who were here before the telephone rang! While i was standing there i thought...hey! Ill just call in my order while im in line! So annoying, i left. read more

This is probably my favorite go to restaurant when I want something to eat that's quality, and consistently good. Each time I come here the food is always good, the portions are incredible with a price to match, I've never left here unsatisfied! I only wish that they didn't take away the sushi bar, but other than it is top notch.. I'm a forever customer! read more