Maggie responded quickly to our requirements. she is really a great employee. Our whole family will come again next time.

Came here on a Tuesday night with my husband and we were seated immediately. First of all, the interior is SO fun. The entire restaurant is designed like a subway/train station in Asia, complete with platform signs, station numbers, overhead transit-style lighting, and little details everywhere that make it feel immersive without being gimmicky. We spent the first few minutes just looking around at all the decor before even ordering. We went with the Premium AYCE tier and were seriously impressed by the quality of the meats. Everything tasted fresh, well-marbled, and way above what I usually expect from AYCE BBQ. Nothing felt "filler" quality. The sauces were great too and paired really well with the different cuts. My husband and I apparently underestimated how filling everything would be because we tapped out in about 50 minutes... Our server was incredibly kind though and kept checking in, asking if we wanted more meat or at least some ice cream before we left because he wanted to make sure we got our money's worth. That level of hospitality really stood out to us. Definitely one of the more memorable BBQ spots in SGV - great food, cool atmosphere, and genuinely attentive service. We'll absolutely be back with friends next time. read more

Hibiki BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Hibiki BBQ is easily one of my favorite Japanese BBQ spots in the San Gabriel area. The quality of the meat was excellent -- tender, flavorful, and well-marinated without being overpowering. You can really taste the freshness. The atmosphere feels modern but still cozy, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. Service was attentive throughout the meal, and the staff did a great job explaining cuts and recommendations. read more

Hibiki BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

WOW!!! I've never had a chance to eat AYCE BBQ like this before and i'm so glad I did! We did the supreme AYCE and it was soooooo delicious and worth the price. It started with the A5 Waygu and wow, I've never had anything so delicious before! Their sauces are amazing as well & the different salts they provide too were amazing! I also love the different sides they offer, we tried the kimchi's seaweed salad, fried chicken, fried tofu, it was all so good! The inside is also so cute! We felt like we were in Japan. Service was good as well! We got there right at opening, so we were the only ones there. Highly recommend hibiki! They deserve all the support! read more

Hibiki BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

My favorite part was how juicy and tender the grilled meat was, especially with the sauces The staff were also super friendly and attentive. read more

Hibiki BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Wow!!!! unbelievable quality of meat at this all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ spot!!! And the decor... This really feels like being transported straight to Japan -- total train station and restaurant vibes. We definitely recommend the Supreme Combo (starting at $65.99 for members). The top A5 wagyu is incredibly mouthwatering--honestly hard to resist. Other than that, we also loved the beef tongue and premium wagyu short rib Also obsessed with this Japanese-style grill Also sashimi is included What a royal experience that is!!! They have a midnight menu for just $29.99!!!! IG : socalhkfoodies read more

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Hibiki BBQ feels like stepping into a cozy Japan train station with warm lighting, clean space, and such a fun, lively vibe that makes it perfect for a cute night out or late-night eats. We came on a weekday and it was super chill, no need for reservations. The wagyu set was the highlight; each bite was buttery, juicy, and packed with umami. They bring out flavored salts like truffle, yuzu, wasabi and more, which makes every bite feel a little different, but honestly the quality of the meat speaks for itself. Our favorite combo was dipping freshly grilled wagyu with rice into raw egg yolk~so creamy and indulgent. They ofter different AYCE tiers (with wagyu options), and for the premium cuts, they grill it for you so everything comes out perfect. I also love that they just dropped a late-night menu for $29.99 ‼from 9 PM-1 AM... such a good excuse for a midnight BBQ run~ read more

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This place is all vibes and minimal flavor. The lowest tier of menu you can order from is titled "premium" which is a little bit of a misnomer since there's nothing below that. You get 90 minutes to the table and you are timed via the iPad menu they give you. Last call is at the 70 minute mark where you will be locked out of the iPad basically. They'll still hook you up with ice cream and whatever, but get your meat orders in before that. After 90 minutes, they will begin to hurry you up and get you out of there for the next seating. The meat quality leaves a LOT to be desired. Most of it is pretty mid in terms of quality and flavor. Most of the cuts are also very thinly sliced (which is intentional I'm sure, the grill is the yakiniku type with the thin grid and lowish burner). Speaking of thinly sliced, man I have never seen Pork Jowl sliced so thin before. I feel like that sort of defeats the texture of Jowl but okay. There's a couple thicker cuts which actually were among the better selections. I guess it gave it more juice and flavor since there was something to actually chew. This was also the first place where I've had to cook my own arabiki sausages, and they give you a huge plate of them. I just wanted a few as an appetizer while grilling other meats man lol. I had to build a small meat fort so I could put them on the grill without them rolling off (the grills are convex shaped) My favorite item here ended up being the chicken wings you can order off the appetizer section. Fried chicken wings flats basically. Tasty, but not exactly what should be the star of the show here. I see a lot of positive reviews and I cannot for the life of me understand how people like the food here so much. Having been to a LOT of kbbq type restaurants, the meat here is just so... whatever... And then the price? After tax and tip it was like $60ish a person. For this quality? I have a lot of other kbbq type restaurants I'd rather go to where the food is much better and potentially cheaper than that. With that being said, the vibes were great. The photos do not lie about that. I love the decor. The service is excellent, they are responsive and quick. Food arrives quickly, so no complaints there. And technically, I have had worse in the quality department, but that's not saying much- the competition is too high and many other places are just a better value in terms of quality and price, even within the SGV. There are two higher tier menus, one adds the so called truly premium cuts, but you only get one order per person, and then finally there's the highest tier which lets you order them unlimited. Brother, for the quality of the lowest 'premium' menu, I am not willing to risk my money on the a5 wagyu they advertise. I don't really recommend this place unless you got a deal or are trying to get some instagram shots or something. edit: it has been pointed out that this is technically yakiniku and not kbbq, which is a valid observation. My comparisons to kbbq is more along the lines of familiarity as it's still a relatively close parallel, since kbbq can also run with non-marinaded meat. I may have painted the thin cuts negatively but my point is that the thicker cut meat (I forgot which one this is) was ultimately the tastiest meat we got. Unfortunately, I still stand by my opinion that I was not satisfied with the quality/flavor of the meats for the price point, when considering the broader category of this meal. read more

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Hibiki is a japanese bbq spot with a fun, Japan-train station inspired interior decor, perfect for a late night bbq or to bring kids! On a weekday at opening its not too busy so no reservations necessary. We got the wagyu set plates and each bite was soo juicy and umami. They offered tasting salts from Asia, we tried the truffle, yuzu, and wasabi. It was so fun making different flavor combinations with the sides, salts, and sauces, although the meat shines on its own. Our table favorite was the raw yolk (safe to eat) with tableside medium wagyu and rice ball. There's different AYCE options as well as a deal for "membership" which gives discounts on each visit (including the people at your table). For side dishes the fried tofu is a must, and the takoyaki/chicken wings were so tempting as well!! read more

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Was looking for a late dinner spot around 10pm on a weekday and most places were already closed. We were craving BBQ and have been hearing a lot about this place, so we decided to check it out. When we got there it was still pretty packed which is always a good sign. The decor is really nice and gives off a Japan vibe which I liked. We went with the regular premium since it was our first time. You order everything on an iPad and they have a ton of options. Everything we tried was pretty solid. The salmon sashimi was thick, the fried tofu was surprisingly good, and all the meats were juicy and flavorful. My favorite was definitely the beef tongue, I ordered like 4 rounds just for myself. Also don't skip the grilled pineapple. They use fresh pineapple and not that canned stuff which makes a big difference. Service was great too. Our waitress was really nice and attentive, and everything came out pretty quickly. This might be one of my new go to spots, especially since they're open until 1am. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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This is my most comprehensive review out of recent ones, so read if you'd like all the little details. My husband and I came on a Saturday night and despite three open tables and no one ahead of us according to the tablet, we were asked to wait for one of the smaller tables to open up. It only took 10 minutes, but it's good to know that only the 4-6 smaller tables are prioritized for small parties of 2-4. It was smooth sailing moving forward, and with great excitement, we went ahead with a membership of $28, which deducts $10 off of each person, up to three people with the member. All orders were placed on our iPad and food was delivered efficiently. For the most part, the portions were just right, allowing us to try each item without feeling like there was excess. My favorites were the Bone-in Beef Short Rib, Wagyu Chuck Rib, and Beef Tongue, but all the meats were of decent quality. The sushi and sashimi were also surprisingly good! My complaints are reserved for the bonchon/appetizers, the fact that drinks are not included, and the seating. We tried several appetizers- if you enjoy bonchon, expect to be disappointed. Not only are the appetizers mediocre, but all soft drinks are $3 extra. The most annoying part was that the seats are connected, so I could feel every movement from the child behind me. Since the seats aren't connected to the ground (strangely?), it also shifted when they adjusted. Overall, we will be taking friends and family to try Hibiki, but they have room for improvement. read more

Hibiki BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Good selection of food. Fast service and great atmosphere. Only downside is there ACYE time limit is only 70 minutes where as other AYCE places are typically 90 minutes. read more

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Went recently for a weekday lunch. Got there right when it opened (along with another group) so it wasn't very busy. Initially, our group of 6 was squeezed into a table that was very tight and didn't provide enough room to move about as this meal experience requires a great deal of interaction and communal eating/sharing. We were reluctantly moved to a slightly bigger table but it was still too small and uncomfortable. Note: max 4 people per group is good for this place! However, we decided to carry on and make the best of it. The server came by to explain how to order on the iPad. It was relatively straightforward and they offered a ton of choices from beef to seafood to ramen to appetizers. My only complaint is that the table is too small so we had to constantly rearrange things as our orders came out...we even used the table next to us! Although we went during a non-peak time, I can see this place being very busy. Service was attentive and they did their best to accommodate our requests. I think it's a good value. read more

Hibiki's decor is what really drew me in, along with their all-you-can-eat Wagyu yakiniku. I really enjoyed the meat selection, especially the chef's special. The A5 Wagyu shabu shabu was definitely the highlight. You get to dip the thin wagyu slice in egg, which makes it incredibly rich and flavorful. It started getting pretty packed around 7 PM. There's a 90-minute dining limit, and kids under 3 feet eat free! They also have a membership program for $28 per year. read more

Hibiki BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

had to come try this spot out! The service was great, meats were very high quality and tender! Place was clean and the decoration and ambiance was really cool! Definitely walked out of here full and happy read more

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Steven's the goat. Funny ass guy. Very knowledgeable in all the cuts and guided us through the entire process. Food was fire. Get the takoyaki. Best takoyaki we've tried. Love the decor here, reminded me so much of Japan. read more

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food is fresh, ordering is convenient and place is clean. And server is friendly. We will come back for more. read more

Hibiki BBQ - miso waygu short plate - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The decor here is so fun and brings us right back to our Japan memories. Service was excellent. Both waitresses were super helpful and able to discuss with the chef what foods we could order to accommodate allergies. I really liked that they didn't try to upsell which AYCE tier to order. Food was good and the highlight was suprisingly the salmon sashimi and shrimp. read more

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After a long day exploring museums, this is a great place to go. Keep in mind, this place is Japanese style bbq, not Korean. This means that there is more emphasis on the meat rather than a variety of sauces. For condiments, they had sort of yuzu soy sauce, a spicy maybe miso sauce, salt mix, and some spicy pepper. At around $50/ person for 70 minutes of AYCE bbq, it's a bit expensive but you get a fantastic level of marbling on the meat. This place appeals predominantly to people who value quality of meat above all else. They also have sauced meats, fried food, sushi, ramen, and a variety of side dishes. To finish off the meal, you can get a small cup of ice cream. It seemed like a slow day for the restaurant but the servers were so friendly and hustling to get food out to each of the tables. Very attentive. We also enjoyed the efficiency of the fume hood. The Japanese subway station theme was nicely done and had multiple cartoons playing on the tvs. However, if you look closer, there's many of typos dotted throughout. Japanese pop was playing in the background. If you're in the area and looking for great meat and a variety of Japanese food, this is a good place to be. read more

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ORDER midnight menu (4/5) they offer a midnight menu after 9pm, but the options are a lot more limited. i tried all the beef options and enjoyed them all. unfortunately, the cuts were super fatty. they offer a lot of appetizers and side dishes. the corn cheese was okay. the kimchi and pickled radish were so good! i also enjoyed the seaweed salad and spinach. overall, i'd say the midnight menu is worth it. i'd come back to try the regular menu! SERVICE mediocre service. they clear off dishes quickly, but don't check in on you at all. i got seated and had to get ahold of a staff to start ordering. i immediately asked for the midnight menu and she just unlocked the ipad. another passcode was needed so i had to get ahold of another server. no one checked up on us throughout the meal. AMBIANCE super nice inside! limited seats though. read more

Hibiki BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Second time trying Hibiki BBQ, it was better than the first time. Service was faster this time. The table seemed more spacious than the corner we had last time. The meat was fresh and tender; our favorite was the short ribs, very juicy and flavorful, great meat to fat ratio. Love the pickled radish and spinach with Kewpie sesame dressing. read more

I was super excited to try this place but felt like this place was overhyped. I thought the interior would have more decorations, but everything was really detailed. They do charge kids by the height here, so something to keep in mind. Their menu is extensive and so many options to choose from. My husband said the meat was tender and delicious. Although for the price, he'd rather go elsewhere. There are so many options to choose from. I ended up trying a lot of the other dishes they had like fried rice, sushi, steamed egg, and so much more! You're really paying for the ambience, which we enjoyed. Glad we got to experience eating here! read more

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Awesome food! Awesome service. Food is fresh and delcious. Come try it out as soon as possible!!!! read more

Hibiki BBQ - Sides - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The meat is extremely tender and melts in your mouth. I also love the decor of this restaurant. HIGHLY recommend!!! SO DELICIOUS!!!! read more

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Great service. Great quality. Never misses. If you go during lunch the maximum wait times are 15min. Went back 2 days in a row bc it was THAT good. Also nice and cute atmosphere inside. Definitely get the beef tongue. read more

Hibiki BBQ - Beef Tongue - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

10/10 for the ambiance the train theme in this restaurant is so cute! We went with the lowest tier menu and the food was decent. There's a good selection of items. There's also some seafood and sushi items which was an added bonus since I love seafood! There's parking plenty of parking in the lower lot so that's no issue. Now the downsides. The grill is smaller than the usual kbbq grill im used to so it took longer to cook there's meat. The vent is also super low on the table so it was a bit silly chit chatting and trying to see each other. Also the service! One server was nice and helpful, but a lot of them were rude. Tried ordering a miso soup and was told that "it would take forever to cook there's no time" since we only had 15 minutes left on our dining countdown on the ipad. I would assume that means we still had a bit of time to place one more order? Anyways we just left after that. read more

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The food is fresh and delicious:) the service is nice and very quick. The place is easy parking and nice dine in environments - big and clean bright indoor space ;) read more

Hibiki BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This place has the coolest theme, it's inspired by the Japanese train stations. It's a great place to bring kids and enjoy with friends/family. We tried the Supreme AYCE and all the quality was insane. The marbling was perfect, the meat melted in our mouths and paired perfectly with the side dishes. It was my first time having abalone and it was very fresh. The parking is very easy with a basement. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

Hibiki BBQ - Menu 3/30/26 (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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When you be walk in, make sure to as your name on the tablet (the waitlist). When your table is ready, they will call your name and greet and seat by your party. Inside is awesomely decorated and set up. They give you a minute to look over the menu. There are three tier choices, the premium which is the base of the three sets, aka the basics. Then there is supreme, which includes 1 order per person of the special plates which are 1. Top A5 Wagyu Shabu Shabu. 2. Top A5 Wagyu Suit, and 3. Grilled Abalone. The last tier, the highest tier is the Ultimate Supreme, which is All You Can Eat of anything and everything. We chose to try the basic, and went with the premium. The decision of tier was not a bad one. Their meat quality is much better than most other AYCE places. The menu is simple, you order everything on the tablet at the table. They bring out the items really fast! This is awesome!!!! The kimchi was really good. It will come out with other items if you don't choose 3 of them! It could come out with anything such as the pickled cucumbers or the sesame spinach. For the meats, I tried a bunch, but my recommendation is definitely a steak, but more definitely get the diced tenderloin. Skip the sushi. The cooked chicken items, although it was kind of good, was way too salty. So, the wings and the karaage, too salty. The steamed egg was nice, creamy and yummy. The regular salads and the sauce it comes with is good, but it comes with way too much dressing. Drain it out to enjoy it better. I highly recommend trying this place, as I will be coming back again too! read more

Hibiki BBQ - Inside - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Came in on a soggy rainy day and everything we order was good. Meat is fresh and good quality. The meat dishes were portion perfectly - just enough to order more if needed. Service is good, they are doing their best with the high demands of the orders. Tables and floors were clean and open so it's easy to walk and get through. Parking in plaza lot and underground garage. Price range is fair. Took away a star for the order of food arrival (some sides came at the end) and many items were out even though they should be fully stocked for the weekend along with some connection issues ordering on iPad. Will come back and hopefully these issues improve. read more

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Okay so first of all, the ambience is A+, the meat and sashimi quality is also good. I didn't try the ramen but the people with me said they liked it. Only thing is I kept bumping the little vent cause it was lower than I'm used to. The heat wasn't spreading evenly on the grill and it's just concentrated in the middle so it was a little hard to cook. The iPad ordering makes getting the meats easy but I ordered a coke on it and it took longer than I would expect a canned coke to get served when it wasn't super busy. We paid about $50 pp cause it was a weekend. Unsure if the price was worth it read more

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Great ambience and great food. Love the selection of meat and side dishes. Service was also very quick.

My mouth tasted so much wagyu that I could almost not taste the difference anymore until I cleansed it with lots of water/rice. This place has the best and highest quality of meats I've had. I ordered the Premium option. The owner came out and cooked the first few rounds of meats for us. One of those, the Top A2 Wagyu, he gave us each a little sticky rice to eat it like a sushi, that was the most juicy and flavorful opening to a dinner I've had in a while. The inside is decorated nicely too, lots of korean neon signs and bright lighting. The servers were very attentaive and kind as well. At the end, they serve you ice cream, you can choose vanilla, chocolate or strawberry. Would come back for any special occasion. read more

Went here for lunch on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded. We walked in and were seated right away. Love the interior. After choosing which menu you want, you order everything on a tablet. Limit 16 items per order but that isn't an issue. You can always order more. Also there is a 90 min dine in limit. Food: Meat selection is great. Everything is pretty high quality. We went with the base menu which has everything you could need. We tried most of the appetizers. Best ones were the Fried wings, adegashi tofu, and the takoyaki. DON'T get the wagyu fried rice or the Ramen. They had no flavor and will waste stomach space! Definitely get vegetables and sides early to pair with the meat. Service was alright. Everything came out pretty fast for the first two orders but our last two orders they forgot 80% of our order. Definitely a good quality place for Japanese BBQ for the price! read more

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Fun atmosphere. Easy to get a seat. Not crowded on a Monday. Friendly and quick service. Food was good. Decent price, too! read more

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My first time at hibiki was for their late night menu, where the meat quality surprised me so much that I came back for their regular menu multiple times. The meat quality is very consistent and good, as opposed to chubby cattle in both Rosemead and RH which has greatly decreased. The service is also good and very speedy, which is a plus. My favorites are the miso short plate and the beef tongue, and the tofu app is also very good. Overall, this place has toppled over CC in terms of meat quality and service. read more

Hibiki BBQ - Beef tongue - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Great service! Steven was great and really helpful for our first time. Every time we ordered on the tablet, the meats came out in less than a couple of minutes, you never see this in a kbbq place. read more

We saw this place on Instagram and decided to go for their AYCE Japanese BBQ ~ inside is so cute and cozy. We applied for the membership on the spot as well because we thought it was a good deal. We were seated quickly and there was only one menu on the table. I don't think the service was as attentive as the reviews said because we sat there for a hot minute in confusion since we didn't know how this place worked. After flagging someone down we went with the regular AYCE and placing orders was all through the app which was simple and easy to follow. The meats came out quick but they're in tiny quantities, our favorites were the beef tongue, brisket, and thinly sliced meat. We tried the other meats like the short rib (which was way too fatty and barely any meat), the chuck (which had too much tendon), and some other thicker cuts but it was almost bit much so eventually we just stuck to the thinner fast cooking kinds. The meat quality is good/decent and lots of sides to choose from. We ordered the usual kimchi, bean sprouts, spinach, egg, fries, cucumbers, edamame, etc and all came in small portions. DO NOT get the wagyu fried rice, it is a huge serving and itll fill you up way too fast that you'll barley enjoy the meat and it barely has any wagyu in it, we thought it would be a bowl sized portion but its an entire plate. On that same note skip out the sashimi, you should be here for the meat! The sauces provided are not labeled at all so you're just going to have to taste it for yourself but they do pair well with the meat. Throughout our lunch we found it hard to flag a waitress down and every time I pressed the "call server" button on the iPad nobody would come so we do wish they were more attentive to us. Maybe because we sat in the back? Idk! After the meal, they also had free ice cream. Overall the place was worth it for the price and we will be back, just definitely come extra hungry to eat meat. read more

Hibiki BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

We've been to so many ayce bbq places and we're always a whole family going in and this is by far the worst service!! That male host was so rude and his error was blamed on us. What a waste of time going in here! I recommend to go somewhere else. There's much better places than going to a bad service place to eat late at night with your whole family trying to celebrate an important event!! So sad that we drove all the way at this area just to walk out because of bad service and bad attitude!! We will definitely tell all our friends and family how we were treated at this place! How sad! read more

I love Hibiki, it is so delicious and has such a cute and fun interior. It looks like the inside of a Japanese subway station. The meat quality is pretty good, and with the membership the price is not bad either. Really worth it in my opinion! read more