Wonderful experience dealing with the owner and his family They are very accommodating and will switch items without gouging you I love the homemade sauces read more

This was a great place to grab a takeout meal. Decided to come here after reading all the great reviews and was not disappointed! I ordered the hibachi beef short ribs after asking the cashier what their most popular dishes were. The short ribs were very tasty and came with some sauces on the side. It came with rice (I chose fried rice) and some veggies. There are also a few seats inside if you prefer to dine in! read more

Hibachi Grill - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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I've been coming here for several years, since they first opened. I can tell you that not much has changed. The food is still deliciously good and the chef/owner, John, is still a great guy and a great chef. Although prices have crept up due to inflation, the meals are still very reasonably priced and the portions are still generous. On this visit, I had the Hibachi Angus Steak, one of my favourite dishes. The tender steak is grilled on the flat top with onions, mushrooms, and broccoli, and served over rice. Simple, delicious, and priced right at only $12.99! Give them a try! read more

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Great food! Great family owned spot! I always get the jumbo scallops & jumbo shrimp meal and never disappoints!

Grilled mackerel was delicious! Very rich and deep flavour profile. The rice and veg were pretty basic but I think the fish is what sells it. As everyone else mentions, very friendly staff and no frills environment. read more

This place is definitely a hidden gem! I wasn't expecting much based on the appearance of the store. I visited this place on a Saturday evening. They were really busy but the staffs were able to handle the phone orders and walk-in orders in a jiffy. I order the special family dinner - D1 which comes with 2 pops, 4 spring rolls, teriyaki chicken, steak and shrimp and miso soup for $24.99. My order arrived pretty quick and the portion size was more than enough for two people. For the price and portion size, I think it's definitely worth it. It reminds me of a upscale food court vibe. I will be coming back and trying other food items on the menu! I can't wait. Note: there are no seatings inside so make sure you find another spot to enjoy your food. Also, they only take cash or debit. read more

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Food was plentiful, tasty and spicy. But I asked for it to be on the spicy side. Service was fast and friendly. I'm not sure about the ambiance since I ate it in the car with my dog. Overall, it was a very good experience and I will be back. read more

Family owned and operated, super friendly family. Amazing yummy food and wow massive portions. I have gone back a few times and will be going back again. Great affordable place with large portions. read more

I understand everyone's experiences can't be the same and for Hibachi Grill, my own experience seem very different from many other reviewers who rave about this place. Yes, the owners are nice. Yes, it's interesting that they have their own sauces (like yum yum which in my opinion, didn't add much to my food experience here.) We dined in for lunch and ordered grilled steak and grilled squid both of which came with a side of veggies, rice and soup. Good value for the money but the steak was very tough, the squid came with sprinkling of spice when I had specifically asked them to serve it plain (as it was for my toddler). They were very apologetic for the mistake and offered to cook us a new one which was a nice gesture. But even the new squid came covered in butter and we barely touched it. What I really disliked about the meal was their rice which had a weird oily sheen to it. When I asked them about it, I was told that what was served was plain rice. Umm...I'm Asian. I think I know the difference between a bowl of plain rice and rice that had something done to it. When we put the rice into the miso soup, you could see a film of oil immediately forming on the surface. Eew... Overall, the food experience was so subpar, I never bothered going back. read more

I've read a lot of yelpers enjoy this place seeing as its one of the rare Asian cuisines that's not Hakka food.. Durham seems to be lacking authentic Chinese food or Dim Sum in the area... Got takeout at this place during the winter time of 2022 so #superlatepost... Here is what we've tried: Hibachi Jumbo shrimp and Steak- $14 - comes w/choice of steam rice or fried rice, mixed veggies with zucchini, onions and with miso soup. - the shrimp isn't 'jumbo' I'd say...They probably 30/35 sizes I'm guessing.. - The taste overall is decent...Reminds me of one of those chinese takeout spots you pick your items ... Not necessarily a bad thing...The good thing is they cook it on the spot for you for that freshness. -The steak...Not sure what the cut was but it was enjoyable and juicy. Hibachi Steak & Chicken- $11 - More or less the same as above...The steak on this one was slightly leaner and not as juicy... Overall, this place is a quick-fix if you want something Asian stir-fry on a flat grill. Price point is decent, and portion is good I guess...Quality is decent. Food 3.5/5 read more

If you would like to have a new experience in the dining, this is one of those places. The food is tasty but very expensive for the quantity we get. The ambience is good and can be preferred for parties with friends. The overall service is good. read more

We ordered the lunch special for $7.99 which includes selected entree, drink, and vegatables (zucchini, onions and carrots) I was disappointed by the meal this time. 99% onions. Who eats this many onions? No one! The owners were either bring cheap or trying to get rid of onions. Either way I won't likely return. We ordered the chicken teriyaki and chicken and beef skewer combo. Meat flavour is good but when factoring in portion size and the onions, I'll pass. read more

Hibachi Grill - Chicken skewers, beef skewers, spring rolls and what should have been a vegetables consisting of zucchini, carrots, and onions . - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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4/5 stars. This is the place to go to if you're looking for decently priced, decently portioned Chinese fast food. Honestly didn't know what to expect given the name. I really thought a teppanyaki place but it's more like a fast food Chinese place. While the menu may seem limited in selection the dishes we ordered were pretty good. I got the short rib with rice (no veggies) and Steak/shrimp rice combo. The hibachi short ribs ($13.50) are amazing. It was so tender and flavourful. And there's a decent portion that you get for the price you pay. It also came with like a sweet beef kinda sauce? That was nice and tasty. The rice seemed to be a soy sauce fried rice. Nicely well done and not too oily. The steak and shrimp combo ($13.30) was lacking a bit of flavour, but it came with a aioli type sauce and hot sauce. Same rice and the vegetables were aplenty. Carrot, broccoli, onion and mushroom, all slightly sautéed in butter. The lady was extremely pleasant and the customer service was good. I look forward to coming back here again. read more

Hibachi Grill - Hibachi beef short ribs - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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Great food! Yummy sauce! First time there and friendly service. Great portion size for price. Will definitely be returning! read more

Hibachi Grill - Beef short ribs hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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Yes!! If you are in the area, this is the place to go for some amazing food! It looks small and the plaza looks really non engaging but I always say, never judge a gem by where it's buried! ;) The staff here are the friendliest people ever. Happy people making happy food! The price is amazing and the portions are fantastic! They make it all to order so your food is always fresh off the flat grill and they have a variety of sauces too like the yum yum sauce! My top recommending is the short ribs. You should see how much comes with an order!! Delicious to the last bite :) the rice is a Japanese style rice that tastes and feels very unique. Simple yet very flavorful. I really appreciate that everything is not full of sodium so you can actually taste the food for how it should taste. Give it a try! Sit in or grab some take out! Absolutely worth it. This is our go to spot for the weekends read more

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I wanted to check out Hibachi Grill since yesterday. The second I walked in, the owners were so warm, friendly and welcoming. We asked them to recommend which dish is good, they recommended short ribs and squid. So I ordered the squid and shrimp combo. Food: Extremely good portion. They made there own yum yum sauce and it was just as yum yum as it sounds! The squid, they gave us like a full squid to go with my shrimp. The flavour were good and ingredients was fresh. It is definitely comparable to teppanyaki at restaurants. Seating 3-4 tables, it is more for take out. But you can sit there. Overall, a very good first experience. You can tell that the owner put his hearts to it. Definitely worth a try if you are out in the area. read more

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Have come to Hibachi Grill on a number of occasions, never disappointed. Consistent quality of food, great service. Great lunch special if you are able to catch it during the time slot. Regardless the regular menu consists of a variety of items. Good selection of protein is available from your typical beef, pork, chicken to seafood. My order is usually the Spicy Chicken. Well flavored meat with adequate portion size to complement the bed of soft rice and grilled veggies. On top of that the sauce ..... The sauce ...... YumYum sauce, I don't know what it is but its appropriately named. Hot sauce, good kick. Teriyaki sauce never hurts to drizzle on. Add to your heart's content. I normally don't care about service at fast food locations but in the case, the owner and the family must be highlighted. Great people, down to earth. Always ready to serve great food. Would recommend and obviously going again. 5/5 read more

Hibachi Grill - Spicy Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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This has become one of my go-to places. The food is always so fresh, portions are large, and the family that owns the place is always so welcoming and helpful. Their KBBQ, steak, shrimp, chicken and squid is just so good!!! I usually get it with the rice, and top it off with that yum yum sauce. Not sure what that sauce consists of but it's so addicting! This seems to be one of Pickering's hidden gems. From food to customer service, it's no wonder this place is a hit! I usually call in and place my order, and the food is ready in 15-20 mins that way I can just grab it to go. The restaurant itself isn't the biggest, and can can sometimes get warm, especially in the summer. Food tastes great even after a drive home. read more

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Hibachi Grill is a little shop further east in Pickering. It is a family owned business and let me tell you, there food is amazing! I would definitely say it is worth the travel to get some delicious grilled food. There is something about how they grill their food and the sauces they have to add extra flavour. If you are there, ask for the YUM YUM sauce. I have no idea what ingredients make up this sauce, but it is outstanding. I had the spicy chicken and shrimp and my bf had the chicken and steak. Both with fried rice and vegetables and spring rolls. I would definitely choose either one of these combos again. It was so cute seeing a little girl, whom I'm assuming is the daughter of the owner, serve us. She was very polite and informative of what my options are in the menu. I would highly recommend this little restaurant for food on the go and dine in. Definitely my go to place when in Pickering! read more

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I love this place for casual lunch. They have lunch special (even on the weekends) that's cheap and comes with lots of food. Service is amazing and the diner is little and clean. I'll come back again soon. P.s the white sauce is amazing. Try it on meat or rice. read more

Hibachi Grill - Lunch special beef with onion - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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Came here tonight to see what all the hype was about and boy was I impressed. I ordered the steak, chicken and shrimp on rice and it was absolutely delicious... Especially with all the sauces added to it. We were greeted with the most friendly and nicest people working here. I am already planning on coming here again sometime soon.... You may see me here again tomorrow cause that's just how good my meal was. Also, the meal portion was huge as 1 plate was able to fill 2 people generously. read more

Hibachi Grill - Steak. Chicken. Shrimp = Delicious - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

One of the best I've tried the steak is delicious and the price point for lunch specials is truly amazing! They should have more locations !

We ordered two steak and chicken combos, one with miso soup on the side and one with a spring roll. One of us had spicy chicken, and the other had just regular hibachi chicken. Overall the food was okay, but there were a few things that bugged us; there was WAY too much rice and not nearly enough meat. It's almost like the portions were mixed up - way too much rice and onions (who needs this many onions?!), not enough zucchini and not nearly enough meat. The miso soup was great though, and the spring roll was not bad. The steak had a nice flavour, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the hibachi chicken. Sometimes when things are marinated in soy, it tends to change the texture of the meat which is what I think happened here. The spicy chicken wasn't too bad. I would consider going back and trying something else, but not a combo with rice included as there was no way either or us could finish it. read more

RARE, SOLID 5/5 across the board. Pickering is unbelievably lucky to have Hibachi Grill. I would drive way out of the way to eat here. Sat in on a weekday evening with a friend. Ordered 1 app and 2 mains: the deep fried scallops, the hibachi grilled short ribs, and the hibachi steak, spicy chicken, and shrimp. First of all the owner/server is the kindest, sweetest woman I have come across in my entire foodie career. Treats all customers with highest level of respect and service. Ask her for her recommendation if you are in between choices, she will happily help you out. Secondly, the food was awesome. You are served a your protein of choice, grilled to perfection and seasoned just right. The short ribs had the signature Korean taste to them. The grilled steak was medium well done, in a savory sauce with grilled mushrooms. The spicy chicken... wow. No words. And the shrimp was my favorite! Had an amazing flavor, grilled to perfection. I could especially tell that the rice was fresh, and flavored with a delicious sauce. But that's not all. They have amazeballs sauces and they are ALL good. The hot sauce is delicious and definitely has a kick! Not sure what the Yumyum sauce is made up of but it lives up to its name. All taste good on its own... but I dare you to try it mixed. This place is such a gem! Within its restaurant category and considering the location, there is no other place like Hibachi Grill. read more

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They are still an amazing couple Treat you with respect Always remembers you and are genuinely interested in their customers Food is good love the white sauce love to cover my meal with it Pay them a visit in this trying times They will show their appreciation read more

Great service. Cute family. Quality food with very reasonable price! Came here before hiking in the Rouge Park. The owner and his wife are both super friendly. Will definitely come back! Coming back after one year? Still the same place, same people, and same quality food and service. Only this time it gets a lot busier. Really happy for them. read more

Hibachi Grill - Steak lunch combo only at $8.25!!! - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

Really great food and nice customer service. The fried rice was kinda bland but the teriyaki sauce clutched it. Would definitely come again for filling food, I purchased a mango drink with it which made everything goos. Good price for steak and shrimp (shrimp sauce was super good). I paid $16 for everything including the drink. read more

Hibachi Grill - Steak and chicken combo with fried rice and spring roll $13 (right side) also can switch spring roll for miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

I got the chicken and steak combo...Teppanyaki style with fried rice and vegetable spring roll. The sauces are amazing!! Yum yum sauce is a must try . Fresh, made to order meals..also the owners are so nice Support Local Peeps!! read more

Hibachi Grill - Front of Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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I went here randomly without looking it up on yelp. We ordered short ribs and yakisoba chicken. The food was really tasty, I think it was totally worth every penny we paid. I would consider going back, the person was pretty nice. read more

I decided to try Hibachi Grill after reading all the great reviews and salivating at the pictures on both Yelp and Google. I was not disappointed. Service was fast and the staff so friendly. Talk about service with a smile! My order was grilled quickly. The restaurant itself was clean. They had four small tables in the restaurant and one outside, by the front door on this summer day. I ordered the Hibachi short-rib dinner ($10.99) which comes with veggies (onions, zucchini and shredded carrot--a little too heavy on onions for me tho), fried or white rice, and a choice of soup or salad. I also got the lunch special of 2 grilled chicken & 2 grilled beef skewers with two spring rolls ($6.99). This comes with choice of miso soup or salad, fried or white rice, veggies, and a pop. They carry PC brand pop so I got a diet mango, which was a nice treat! They also gave yum yum sauce, teriyaki sauce, and a red sauce to eat with the meats. They certainly do not skimp on portion size that's for sure---Leftovers for several meals! The meats were seasoned well, and grilled perfectly. I enjoyed their yum yum sauce (tastes like a mayo based salad dressing) on the skewers and their thick, sweet teriyaki sauce on the short ribs. I wasn't sure what the red sauce was but I used it to dip the spring rolls. In my opinion, the "winners " at this establishment are really the meats they grilled and their sauces. The fried rice, salad & soup, spring rolls and veggies were okay. I would still like to try some of their seafood specialties---the unagi, squid and mackerel. But I think next time I will request less onions in the veggies, and yakisoba noodles rather than the rice. If you are in the area, I totally recommend this place. Give it a try. Great value! read more

Hibachi Grill - (L)Hibachi Short-Ribs ($10.99) (R) Lunch Special 2 chicken skewers, 2 beef skewers and 2 spring rolls ($6.99)---also includes a pop - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

In the three months since my last review, the Hibachi Grill continuies to maintain its' high standard of great food, fresh and fast. They are so incredibly friendly, and I am glad that this hasn't changed. (Also, we had some broccoli in our Hibachi meals this time, and it was a really inspired addition! I hope that they keep it up.) We tried a few new things today. My son said that his order of Spicy chicken was excellent. My husband really enjoyed his scallops, which were nicely browned and seared but still moist and juicy on the inside. The Lobster and Shrimp combo (my order) did not disappoint either. The lobster was sweet and nicely seared (not the usual treatment that Canadians use for lobster, so be prepared - I loved it). The shrimp was as great as ever. To my taste, Hibachi's signature yum yum sauce is best suited to meats, and their homemade spicy sauce pairs well with seafood. How do they achieve that beautifully seared, flavourful exterior without turning the seafood to rubber? I sure can't do it at home, which makes Hibachi Grill the perfect take-out for a busy night. Next time, I want to try the unagi. read more

Great and fairly healthy option to eat. Sucks they don't have a lunch menu pricing anymore. But still solid to eat something that isn't gonna kill you read more

I have probably only ever written a handful of reviews and this is my second year of being a regular customer at Jonathan's resturant and he is the absolute best. The food is simple yet flavorful and has the perfect balance of ingredients, his teriyaki sauce is made in house and probably the best I have ever had !! This is an ideal example of how to do it right, and honestly guy if you havent tried this place already you're missing out. Dont forget to get their combo steak shrimp and chicken and add spicy beef to it as well ;) (thank me later) read more

What I ordered - chicken combo meal with fried rice and spring roll ... What I got - few tiny pieces of chicken on a bed of PLAIN rice ... and NO spring roll. 1. 3/4th of the box was filled with rice and only 1/4th with meat. Not worth $13. 2. There were only 2 other customers, so missing the spring roll and fried rice could not be a mistake. Overall, not a good experience. Will never go back and never recommend this place to anyone. read more

Went here for the first time with my fiance. We ordered the fried scallops, extra ribs, steak and teriyaki chicken. The food was good with good portions. My favourite was the scallops. We dined in and were served on styrofoam plates and containers which was a little off-putting. The restaurant was pretty plain and simple. The cashier was very friendly. Overall a good experience for different food. I would come back back not as a go-to spot. read more

If you're craving for teriyaki or teppanyaki food but not for the show, you can get it right here, fast and delicious, at Hibachi Grill. You can sit in or take out. If you dine in, you are still getting the food in take out boxes, so their aim isn't really about fancy presentation but quality, fiery meats and veggies over a bed of fried rice. Their lunch combo includes a spring roll and a small pop. We ordered their skewers and the spicy beef combos. The spices made the skewers so flavourful. It was perfect rated with rice. The spiciness of the beef was just enough to maintain your appetite for more. They provide two sauces of different spiciness to mix with the meat and a mayo like sauce to mix with the rice. I found the food was good as is, but the mayo was a nice touch to round out the spiciness from the beef but I think that's completely personal. Honestly, great value for quality food, especially for a fast food type restaurant. read more

Hibachi Grill - Skewers lunch combo - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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My favourite neighbourhood pick up place! Been for years. The owner family is genuinely nicest people you'd ever meet. Food is always made fresh and the yumyum sauce is divine! read more

After checking out the Flea Market and then the Pickering Town Centre, I was getting hungry. I went straight on Yelp to see what's nearby. I came across Habachi Grill which is located in a slightly beaten up strip plaza diagonally across from the town centre. After getting out of the car I looked at the menu plastered behind the shop window and peered into the glass. I was extremely skeptical of this place receiving a 4.5star from Yelpers. I hemmed and hawed but eventually went in. I was greeted by a young lady who was manning the cash. Clearly this is a family runned restaurant . Mom is helping out everywhere, daughter was manning the cash and dad was at the helm at the grill. And I'm a huge supporter of the little guy and family runned restaurants. Unfortunately I should of went with my gut this time. I'm getting a feeling that the yelpers are getting mixed up between value and good food or the reviewers just don't get out of Pickering much. You certainty cant beat the value here, for dinner time I got myself an angus beef steak habachi with rice and a spring roll for $9.94 tax included. Great value and I guess I got what I paid for. The rice was clearly of inferior quality as it had a much coarser texture, certainly not real Japanese rice. The rice also clearly had been on the grill with some soya sauce on it but it really seemed to be a cosmetic job and had no added flavour. Steak was thinly cut and was mostly fully cooked. While the steak was not tough at all, but beef really shouldn't be fully cooked. The beef was also very bland as well. I think the highlight of the dish was the mushrooms and onion. Perhaps the intention was for the patron to dunk everything into their signature yum yum sauce and spicy sauce. The sauces were actually quite tasty on their own but I did not think they pair particularly well with the beef. Yum yum sauce is basically a miracle whip and mayo blend and the spicy sauce resembled the red sauce that goes on chicken balls and egg rolls. The spring roll had cabbage in it but was quite bland as well. Unfortunately this mom and pop shop really missed the mark. It is nothing more special than a typical mall food court Terriyaki experience. I can see the allure for locals who work nearby and want a cheap lunch. But if you pass through Pickering and is hoping for something special, Hibachi Grill is not deserved of a visit. read more

Went there for lunch today. I got the lunch special of beef and chicken skewers, it included a drink and a choice of soup or salad, all for $6.99. The skewers came on a bed of rice with a side of veggies- onion and zucchini, and spring rolls. Over all I was very happy with the portion and the skewers themselves were very good. The food itself as I said was good but not out of this world good. I would say this is a solid lunch spot and well worth the bang for your buck where you can't really go wrong for the amount of food you get at the price point. I would definitely return for lunch. I also hope to try something off their main menu rather than a lunch special. read more

Hibachi Grill - Chicken and beef skewers - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

My favorite food place... Seriously so delicious! It beats all other fancy and more expensive restaurants I've been to. We always order the steak & shrimp + chicken teriyaki combo which come with two drinks, 4 spring rolls, and one miso soup for only $22 something! The staff are so polite and courteous. This humble place really doesn't get enough attention. read more

Hibachi Grill - Steak and shrimp and rice - Japanese Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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