Our go-to hibachi spot in Columbus! Hibachi Express on Hamilton Road is hands down our go-to place for hibachi in Columbus. The food is always fire -- flavorful, fresh, and consistently good every time we come. You really can't beat the quality for the price, especially with how fair and reasonable everything is. Whether it's a quick pickup or a regular craving, this spot never disappoints. If you're looking for solid hibachi without the sit-down steakhouse prices, I definitely recommend Hibachi Express. read more

I swear I've reviewed this before, but maybe it changed names? Anyway, it is a small hibachi place at the end of a strip near Kohl's. No dine-in, though the sign promises that. Not even any chairs at the counter inside. Oh, well, I'll take it home. Friendly service. The usual hibachi menu. I went with steak/shrimp/chicken. Got home and there was the standard massive portion, mostly rice, but still a lot of meat. The rice was very good, and probably very unhealthy. The steak was cooked a bit past the requested medium, but still tender, and tasty. The chicken and shrimp were also slightly overcooked, but again, still good. Very small portion of veggies, just cabbage and carrots. Pretty darn good, but I had hoped for sprouts and next time will pay extra for them and a bit more veggies, because I have to at least pretend to eat healthy. Prices feel a little high but are appropriate for this kind of food, with this quantity and quality. Spring for some more veggies, even at $1 per. Took a few minutes to make so order ahead if you are in a hurry, but really it was probably about 10 minutes so not bad. I'll be back. read more

We had two people in our party that have shellfish allergies. We came in to place a takeout order and asked them to avoid cross-contamination with allergens. They told us to our face that they were "too busy to accommodate our allergy right now." Unacceptable service, dangerous to anyone with food allergies/intolerances. read more

This ginger monster struck our appetite again so we found our way back to Hibachi Express. Although the restaurant was empty there were a dozen carryout orders lined up at the grill. As always, our order was taken with a smile and an accurate wait time (quoted 20 minutes and it was ready in 15). Beverage selection was limited to 12oz cans of Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Canada Dry ginger ale and 16.9oz bottles of water. Two orders of chicken and shrimp ($13.99 each) with an extra side of ginger sauce ($1.00 each) and we were on our way. Pretty tasty food for the average hibachi take-out price. read more

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We order this through door dash and it is always perfect every single time. They follow all the directions perfectly and the plates are STUFFED! One will feed two people for sure! The steak is always seasoned and cooked very well, their rice and appetizers are always filled with flavor and their yum yum sauce tastes so much better than any other I have tried! I love this place and will continue to order from them keep in mind the service is pretty fast too- around 7pm i put my order in and got it in 20 minutes 10/10 read more

I was really excited to try my first hibachi meal which didn't include singed eyebrows and leaving smelling like a restaurant. I wasn't disappointed! I was just a little bit surprised. When you read "express" you think instant. It took about 15 mins. I wish they had an option to order online. Maybe we've just become brainwashed by super fast food. The food was really good! I got steak and shrimp. Both proteins were cooked perfectly and were clearly of good quality. My 2 gripes are that they were out of egg yolk sauce ( my fave!! ) and the food definitely tasted of dirty grill. Such a small detail, but it stuck out to me. It certainly didn't ruin the experience, but there is some room for improvement. I will be back for round 2! read more

Hibachi Express - Steak and shrimp hibachi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I had Hibachi Express a few weeks and I highly recommend ordering your food prior to going there. I ordered the food and it took over 20 minutes for it to be done which is reasonable but I was hungry. I ordered my food to go as there is no dine in option right now. I got the Hibachi Steak and Shrimp which had a lot of meat in it for the price. The food is worth the price but the reason I did not rate the restaurant higher is because the place was kind of gross inside and the rice was not the greatest. I probably would order again as the food was good but I am not sure if it would be anytime soon read more

Best Hibachi food in the area, love it. The employees are always friendly and very nice. I order take out here about once a month. It's a great meal for the price. The food is consistently delicious and I will be back soon for more. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of this place!! I no longer live in the area, but I still make the 25 minute drive whenever I'm in the mood for hibachi, because no other place compares! After I picked up my food today I had some car trouble in the parking lot. Two of the employees saw me struggling and came outside and fixed my bumper for me in the middle of the parking lot!! Huge portions, amazing food, even more amazing employees!! I love this place!! read more

Hibachi Express - Steak fried rice with broccoli - Asian Fusion Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

First time eating at this place! I'm a sucker for hibachi and I'm always open to a fast-food version. Let me get the one negative out of the way, the wait for the food itself was a little long. However, the service is great - super friendly and helpful. The prices are fair for hibachi. And the food was worth the wait. SO. MUCH. FOOD. The portions were huge! Presentation was great, taste was on point. The cashier even threw some extra yum yum in for me. We will definitely be back. read more

Hibachi Express - H10. Hibachi Chicken and Shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Love the food here and it's consistently good with huge portions. I usually get the hibachi with fried rice, shrimp, steak and salmon, along with vegetables. It's my go to and never fails! read more

The food is mediocre. Nothing like the real Japanese steakhouses unfortunately. It wasn't necessarily "bad" but it was great either. The entrees tasted good and were decently portioned but the spring rolls and eggs rolls were awful. There isn't much I don't eat and I did not eat those, they were bad. The yum yum wasn't great either. We paid $38 for this and honestly it wasn't worth it. I was hoping I would like this but I didn't sadly. read more

Hibachi Express - Asian Fusion Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Wife wanted some hibachi and wanted it fast so we ordered the steak/chicken combo. The staff was very friendly and thanked me for ordering as i was leaving. The serving size wasn't small but also wasn't overbearing with too much food. The steak was cooked perfectly medium and the chicken was cooked medium as well (just kidding) the chicken was perfectly cooked all the way through. I also got some crab Rangoon and it was delicious as well. Of course the yum yum sauce was delicious. If you near north Hamilton road, I would suggest stopping & eating here. read more

Love this place, great food decent prices and they give you a lot of food! One meal is enough for 2 people.

Great service. The food was subpar but this may have been because we ordered close to closing (9pm). Would not come again.

It's on the list! If I could give it a 4.5 I would, it's just not a 5. Large portions. Flavorful food. Love all the veggie options. Togo containers always are messing and anything in the bag it soaked by the time you get it home. Ginger sauce is one of the worst I've had and if you order an extra sauce you better check for it in the bag. We are currently 0/2 for extra ordered(and paid for) sauce. We will be back for sure. read more

Soooooo goooooood! Give it a shot if you are on the fence. Don't really understand any of the negative reviews. I get cravings for it. It is better than sit down hibachi and less expensive. I get hibachi salmon with broccoli and yum yum sauce. It's great every time. Huge portions. Hibachi isn't the healthiest so I have to stop myself from ordering it way too much. It is comfort food. I am craving it at 8 in the morning. :) wish there was one closer to where I live. read more

Very good experience. I was looking for something relatively quick, and a good meal for my budget. Woman taking the orders greeted me as soon as I walked in, and was extremely polite and pleasant! The menu is pretty straightforward. I ordered the hibachi steak, no cabbage (which it usually comes with), with mushrooms and bean sprouts which were a dollar extra each. The cook made everything fresh on the grill, and cook time was about 10 minutes - not bad at all. I went around 8:30pm so I can't speak to how quick it would be at a peak hour. I saw pics on Yelp as to about how much food there would be and I wasn't disappointed. I do wish there was a bit more steak - but for $10 plus a $3 tip it was well worth it. Food was delicious and still hot when I got home. Definitely have leftovers for lunch tomorrow! read more

Hibachi Express - H4. Hibachi Steak - Asian Fusion Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

LORDTTT. WORST PLACE TO GO! People working there have terrible customer service and attitudes. When I asked to modify a sauce, immediately "DOLLA EXTRAAAA" Like damn relax and tell me my options before you start adding $. Ridiculous. Plus food is over priced. Wouldn't recommend! read more

Always a good choice when looking for great Asian food everything on the menu is fantastic I never have to question if my food is going to be good when I get it it's almost a guarantee and don't forget the egg white sauce and Yum Yum sauce holy crap you'll never forget it read more

First, the good. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. They specifically thanked me for the tip I added which was a nice acknowledgment. Not that I do it for the credit. It was just a nice touch of appreciation in a "to-go" type atmosphere. The restaurant was very clean. They have a cold water dispenser with cups for free cold water while you wait, or to have with your meal. There is ample seating and tables do not feel crammed in. There were quite a few people waiting for food when I arrived and it didn't feel overcrowded. All in all, a good atmosphere for a quick bite to eat. Now, the areas for improvement. The wait. I ordered my food with 3 people ahead of me and waited just over 20 minutes. When the order was placed there was no wait time given. I have been to several quick hibachi-style restaurants and have never waited more than 15 minutes (at the most) for food. Even when cooked to order. I noticed several people come in for pick up orders and the food was ready to go when they arrived. This will be the route I take next time. I ordered the Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp. It came with 7 good sized shrimp and a good portion of chicken. Along with that was a portion of fried cabbage and, what can only be described as, a mountain of fried rice. I was offered yum-yum or ginger dipping sauce and opted for both. While the portions were generous for the price ($12.99), the quality had the most room for improvement. The cabbage had very little flavor, so I skipped that one altogether (not a huge loss). The chicken was very overcooked. Not burnt. Just very dry. The glaze they use is a bit too sweet for my taste as well. The shrimp was also massively overcooked. It seemed like pre-cooked shrimp that was thrown on a griddle causing the shrimp to become tough and dry. The flavor, however, was really good! The mountain of rice was just ok. It was a bit smokey in flavor and with the sweetness of the chicken, it left an odd taste. The dipping sauces were also very sweet. I actually added soy sauce to the ginger sauce for some salt. All in all, not a horrible experience, but there is certainly room for gains in the area of quality. This is a long-established business in the area, so I know they are doing something right. This will not be my last time trying them out. I may just have to plan ahead to avoid the wait times and maybe expand to other menu items. read more

Always delicious!! I'm a sucker for the crab Rangoon and chicken Egg rolls with the steak & shrimp dinner with plate.

I ordered through door dash and was completely unimpressed. The yum yum tasted like dressing and the egg rolls had no flavor. Everything was really sloppy and salty. The scallop were small and not worth the price tag. So yeah overall very disappointed. read more

This place has GREAT food! I love the yum yum sauce and the egg yolk sauce here. Always fresh. The woman that takes the orders on the phone is always super nice, as well as during pickup. I highly recommend! read more

This place is the bomb! Best express Hibachi I've ever had in my life. The food portions are huge! Two people could eat one meal here. Lots of fried rice and meat. The service is very friendly. They take about 15 minutes to make your meal if you order inside. read more

My favorite!!! The lady who sits at the front taking orders is so sweet The food is a 10/10 along with the service. I literally go there once a week It's also cheaper than other places. I always get the shrimp hibachi and it's $8.99 which in my opinion is that bad for hibachi. read more

Really good! The food is all cooked fresh (not simply heated up). Lots of veggies & a really large portion. Staff was extremely nice.

Great food. They rely a little too much on the yum-yum sauce. FYI, your food doesn't need it.

They're not like a typical hibachi grill like in NEW YORK but the food was good but I was unhappy with the way they prepared the food with no sanitary precautions. My father had a allergic reaction and was rushed to the hospital even though he ordered chicken and steak. He's allergic to seafood and that's what triggered it. All I can say is the yum-yum sauce is good. read more

called for 30 minutes plus and am starting to believe they are declining my calls? not happy

Lots of food for not too bad of a price. Best hibachi in the area. Will definitely be coming back again.

Amazing, friendly and fast service. The food was incredible! Will definitely be going back very soon. read more

Hibachi Express - Hibachi Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I.LOVE.THIS.PLACE!!!! What I love most about it is the customer service. The lady who answers the phone and that you see at the desk when picking up your food is the sweetest person possible:) Now onto the other reason you are looking at my review...the food. Amazing as well. I always order the shrimp and chicken combo with yum yum sauce and I always have left overs for the next day. You get so much food! The flavor is amazing...very hard to put your fork down. I highly recommend Hibachi Express. Friendly fast service paired with great tasting food! read more

Best express habachi I've tried in Columbus!! So so yummy and the lady (owner?) at the front counter is so kind and helpful. Will be back!

I had ordered a delivery with high hopes for this place and spent $50 doing so and half my order was left off. When I tried to call the restaurant to discuss it the phone rang for a long time before being picked up and the. They never even said anything; just set the phone on the counter until I had no choice but to hang up. Then I tried several times to call back only to get a busy tone each time. Won't be trying them again. read more

Great food. Great prices. Fast service. Nice staff. They even let you have as much yum yum sauces as you want when eating-in. I go whenever I can, though I live 20+ miles away. read more