Long time::: I've been stopping through for 20+ years when the enthusiasm and food draws me. They have changed a bit over the years, all steel table grills now with bar chairs around. Settings for 8-20 with high chairs and groups settled together but somewhat by pairs or groupings. An hour wait line starts almost at opening and allows time to settle in the rather large (50?) bar area for appetizers, sushi rolls and a wide variety of drinks while waiting. (Without waiting for the tables, it has been suggested the bar with sushi, etc is available first come first serve as group seatings and bar/app service cycle through. *The spectacle is well done by the chef, bouncing and spinning food parts and knife work with visual panache. Basic core meal is veggies grilled in shifts, salad and soup, and the different meals are your selection by meat/fish type. Each person gets their selection and are served up when each item is cooked on the sequence. This gives continual feed, not accumulating to pile up a whole plate to eat later. Upcharge for fried rice, but good flavor and inclusions and about double the amount of the white steamed rice. *Emperors Plate has most everything, beef, shrimp, lobster, and the full round of veggies with soup and salad. Quite a good quantity. And a scoop of orange sherbet to finish. *Most meals have enough for some take home pack with bean sprouts, rice, some of the main. *Meals have enough for a couple small appetites to share, or a full meal with an extra plate will get the added soup, salad... with the servings split to smaller quantity for the extra plate. Seems that is done frequently, especially if appetizer or sushi rolls are added on from waiting time or startup at the table. Flavors: several sauces are provided as cooking and as dipping sauce, one garlic tamari(?), and a light ginger dip sauce. There are 2-4 flare up sessions on the grill as start of next portion starts to cook. This removes some of the moisture, gives a surface flavor and texture, as well as burns off the alcohol (brandy?) leaving a bit of caramelized flavor as retained on the grill that is cleared between courses. Thus a flare of fire, and a poof of steam. Seeing these at your own table as well as scattered around the room is impressive. ** Good flavor, good selections, great spectacle, always worth coming back and waiting time. Don't come before another event because this can easily be 2hr+ from arrival to exit, but you are there with the ones you brought for company in the first place. It's worth it. Japanese palace is a place that calls me back sporadically, not as costly as a core steakhouse, but lots more pomp and show. $$$ 20-50pp, additional depending on selections, drinks and apps... read more

Spectacularly overpriced, and none of the food items were as good as they are at other hibachi restaurants (flavorless steak, a lot of pepper in the fried rice, dry chicken). Except the crispy tempura sushi roll was awesome. We did get an entire fridge cake for free since we were celebrating a birthday, and it was a good cake. It took a long time to get seated and have our turn with the hibachi chef, too, even though we showed up before opening time at 5pm. There were seven people in our party, and no one felt it was worth it when the bill came. Maybe come here for sushi and drinks, but the hibachi food was disappointing. read more

Some friends of ours took us here for dinner. We sat in the bar and ordered drinks (super strong and yummy) and ordered apps and food. We ordered special sushi without avocado in our orders because our friend is allergic to avocado and the guy brought it out and said no avocado and you could clearly see it had avocado so thankfully we saw it before she put it in her mouth or we would've had to call 911. The food was good. Best part of the night was the drinks for sure. read more

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Good place to celebrate. A well established facility with a lot of recommendations. We finally made it to the west side for a fun evening. The style is Hibachi, and you get to have dinner with people you have never seen before. All the traditional train horn, banging metal utensils, flipping scrap food, and talented expedition of knife skills. The food was great and had plenty to take home. We had Shrimp Dinner and Japanese Palace Special each of us had a side of fried rice. read more

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Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Definitely recommend! A really fun experience and the staff is eager to take the time to explain the dishes, how they're prepared, and what's popular. read more

Its has probably been nearly 20 years since I've been to Japanese Palace, so we thought it was high time for a family outing. They do not take reservations, so plan ahead. With two kids in tow, we showed up right at opening and had no issues getting a table. For those like me who have fond memories of coming to Japanese Palace as a kid, well you'll be happy to know this place hasn't changed one bit. Untouched by time. When so many cherished places and neighborhood staples lost these past few years, I think that's a great thing. I ordered the the Japanese Palace Special, which was probably the exact same thing I ordered in high school. Hard to beat a little of beef, chicken, and shrimp, cooked right in front of you. Of course, you go to a place like Japanese Palace for the show and that was on point as well. We all were pleased with the food and the kiddos thoroughly enjoyed the experience as well, albeit probably much to distracted to eat (yay leftovers!). My favorite is always the fried rice, which we had plenty of. Its nice to see that after all these years, Japanese Palace still providing great food and experiences. We do plan to be back and might even plan ahead and pop into their comfy bar for a Kirin or two before getting started. If you're like me and you can't remember since the last time you've been, its time again. read more

Japanese Palace - Just the beginning. - Japanese Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

This is our second time coming here and it is so good! There is plenty of seating on the habachi side of the restaurant. The eggplant is one of our favorite parts of the meal. Both times we have come we have shared the Japanese Palace Special and fried rice. We added an extra order of zucchini, which was perfect but next time we will also add an extra order of eggplant. For our drinks, my husband ordered the hot sake and I ordered the mai tai, they were both delicious. The service was great, the cook was fantastic especially since we were alone at the table. Nothing was skipped out and it was still an enjoyable meal. We can't wait to come back again. read more

Japanese Palace - Mai Tai - Japanese Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I have been going there since 89. I've seen much changes. But there was no other Japanese restaurant in the area at that time. And it's still #1 today. And yes, if you don't like the weight, you can always go to Benihana are Kroger.. read more

Have enjoyed this restaurant for the last 38 years and food is still excellent and a fun atmosphere to celebrate life.

Have been coming here almost 40 years. It has remained good. I will continue to come back. I liked the fact they serve egg plant with onions, mushrooms, bell pepper and zucchini for the mixed vegetables and not broccoli that is usually prevalent in Chinese dishes. The fried rice is good and the portions are more than adequate. We always have left overs but then we usually start with a sushi appetizer. Wished they still have you the little scoop of orange sherbet at the end, but things do change. I recommend the cooking table seating and enjoy watching them prepare my food. Can't go wrong with the Palace Special! read more

I am a huge hibachi lover and was so excited to try this place. We took our friends and the kids to eat. The location itself was clean, staff were nice and chef did a good job entertaining us and our kids. I ordered the chicken and fried rice, and husband got the steak. We got fried rice for the kids and due to what is usually a large portion of food we share the chicken and veggies. My son loves the typical hibachi fried rice with just rice and egg and they added in some veggies to it that we had to pick around. I ended up getting him steamed rice because he wouldnt eat it. The veggies were missing broccoli, which is at most other hibachi places, but they did add a large amount of bean sprouts that they cooked at the end. It wasn't a great addition in my opinion. It was just ok, probably wont be returning. read more

Great atmosphere, presentation is great, food is good, service is meh. The ladies are not very friendly but the hibachi guys are fabulous.

1st let me say Im not a fan of the seating. We were not told that a booth option was available if you dont want the hibachi seating. Which neither me nor my husband are fans of sitting at the table with stangers especially on our date nights. So after over hearing that a booth was an option we moved. The food was pretty good but not a lot of options. The chicken fried rice was great and probably enough for 2 or 3 people. I dont think that we will be back. read more

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Great food. Great atmosphere! The service is really good. I also enjoy their plum wine. We love to go there.

I didn't see what was so good about this place. the food was too salty. waited an hour to be seated. The chef assigned to our table was not an experienced person. the whole experience was disappointing and their prices are high. BIG THUMBS DOWN read more

Not very friendly for the money you have to pay to eat there but I do like it that they cook your food in front it is entertaining

Limited menu and a bit on the pricier end, definitely would drive the extra mile for other locations. If it's close to you and have the extra dollar go for it then, it's a relatively good experience. read more

Food was great...atmosphere was awesome and fun and our server/hibachi cook was amazing, had us all having an outstanding time...highly recommend!!! read more

Never did eat the hibachi here so I'm not writing reviews based on that. I solely am writing a review on couple of sushi here. Now if you like salmon sashimi!! This is the place to get them!! Sushi chef cut them thick, generous portion for their $19, it's not fishy, it's fresh and it's just delicious!!!! Their eel it's also pretty amazing.. and their specialties sushi are pretty damn good also. The service can be slower at times, and pricing is definitely on the pricier side in town for sushi (for specialties) but for sashimi definitely worth paying it and I think it's possibly the lower price in town. Definitely enjoy eating sashimi here. :) read more

Ok.. this hibachi spot was nowhere on my radar.. we got invited to a birthday there, and it was such a pleasant surprise. It has an interesting layout, a great bar area, and the hibachi / sushi situation was perfectly what we wanted and hoped for. Hibachi is always a fun group activity but this was extra special, it was a neat location tucked away in a spot you wouldn't necessarily expect. Absolutely worth going back! read more

The sushi here is actually pretty amazing. It's so fresh and tasty. The sushi chef is really sweet and good convo.

I've been coming here for 20 years - and it's still a great place to bring friends and family. The food rocks. Only negative that I have about this place is that they automatically added 20% tip. I've never liked that, but other than that te experiences was awesome. read more

We've Been coming here for years and have made it a family tradition to come on NYE. However, this will be the last time. The bartender made a terrible martini for my mom. She went back to the bar and asked him if she could have it remade. He got irate, throwing up his hands, and told her she could make her own. I tried it and it tasted like crap. Super disappointed to have this kind of experience. We won't be back. read more

Japanese Palace - Japanese Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

It had been five years since I dined here. I consider it as a special occasion place and tonight that occasion was my son's 38th birthday. He had a couple of sushi rolls and I had the hibachi shrimp dinner with fried rice. Everything was excellent. Sushi rolls are large and so are the hibachi dishes. Mine was loaded with sauteed veggies, fried rice and shrimp. Nick managed to finish his sushi while I got my leftovers to go. Decor is typical of Japanese restaurants with a relaxing ambiance. Service was excellent from start to finish. I'll continue dining here for special occasions. read more

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Went in to celebrate 3 birthdays. Arrived early and weee sat within a reasonable time. The table we were sat at was directly in line to the front door and every time it opened we got a blast of cold air (it was pretty cold outside). I asked to be reseated. And was told no problem. Got back to the podium and was told we were 2nd seating and there was about an hour wait. I asked why they didn't tell me that before I gave up our place, couldn't give me an answer and weren't concerned we would have to wait. I would like to say the food is great, as I've heard it is, however driving over an hour to have bad service means I won't ever know. read more

Save your money! This place is terrible!!! Food did not taste good and rice was burnt! Will not be back!!!!!

Door Dash order: I am unexpectedly surprised. The chicken fried rice was tasty but the little soup was so refreshing, I want a huge cup of it! Yummmm! Greatly packaged with utensils. read more

Japanese Palace - Japanese Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I've had sushi in Tokyo, in Yokosuka, Yokohama, Seoul, Chinhae, and all over the US. Japanese Palace has remained my 'standard' for good sashimi and sushi, since 1998. The kamikaze roll is my 'go to'. Thank you, Japanese Palace for staying put. read more

The ONLY reason I didn't give 5 stars , was the drink/refill service a pretty slow. That being said, We used to live closer and came here 25 years ago, it's still wonderful. The food quality is really good, entertainment was great, service is friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is cute and very large. We don't have sushi, but their sushi bar is nice. read more

What a fantastic and fun experience! The staff was awesome, our chef was the best and the food was good! The only beef I have is that they don't take reservations. This place very clean, very professional and definitely a great and fun way to celebrate a Birthday! We will return! read more

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Ramen? No.....no ramen here, at a Japanese restaurant. Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a b!tch out in here? :). Come on! Okay. Got the hibachi...it. Hadn't changed since the last time I was here. (Yawn). I mean I know why people like it but I'd rather go to Dallas and eat at Salt Bae's for $20,000. At least I'd remember it when I paid my bill for the next 5 years.... Not coming back. Sorry, not sorry read more

Went there for husband's birthday and have been coming for years. Chef just dialed it in, no show, waitress rude. Hot Sake seemed to be in smaller container. Asked for medium steak, got well done. Disappointed, I remember way better times. read more

Service was really cool especially the hosts. The food was the best I've have in long time and it was fresh and hot. The atmosphere was very beautiful. I've been twice in one month. I definitely will be going back real soon. read more

Well, my wife and I went out to the Japanese Palace last nite for dinner as it was nice a few years back. Now days they seat you around the cook and grill and no private booths or tables. When you order, your order will be cooked as the cook makes all the other dishes for every one around the grill. You never get your full order but you get what the cook is making at the time. Lousy idea, when I order I want my meal at one time and not in sections. Besides there are times you don't want to be around a group of people that you don't know. Now, about the food, very simple, it was LOUSY, but the price was the biggest thing in the place. I don't mind a bit going to expensive restaurants when it worth it but this place is a joke and the audacity to charge a non cash adjustment if you pay by credit card. This place is a disaster. Never again. I'll get my Japanese dinners at HEB. ROBERT read more

Love this place! It works for date night with your husband or any type of small celebrations with your loved ones! read more

Japanese Palace - Japanese Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I am so sad to even write this review. I was extremely disappointed with the dinner service we had last night. The chef provided 0 entertainment. We had 3 kids at the table and the main reason we come is for entertainment while the food is cooked. The chef did not even look up half the time. He did not do the egg toss which I thought was standard in any hibachi type restaurant, literally look down at the food the entire time.... I thought the menu was overpriced. $5 extra for fried rice per serving...insane. we will not be back. Edo Hana on Bryant Irvin is MUCH better read more

Ridiculously expensive. I'm a single person with some couple and only had 1 drink and it was $74. They not only charged automatic 20% tip but then another 4% because it was debit card instead of cash. i had cash in my purse but was never told they charged extra. We were all so disgusted we will never go back. read more

Expensive and crowded. Hate having to pay waiters for bar separate. It's stupid. The hibachi as ok.... Eggplant is not something anyone chooses is it? read more

It was way better 20 years ago. They were more engaging with people then. Drinks/excellent Food/excellent Go on your birthday JUST to get the sparkler cake!! read more

Always soooo good. But tonight me and hubby are having the best drinks at the super awesome bar that's located right when you walk in. Be advised though, these drinks are not for beginners, lol. read more

Japanese Palace - Whiskey Sour - Japanese Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas