The Open-Window Oasis: Maki Hibachi at Lake Nona In a town where many sushi spots can feel like a roll of the dice, Maki Hibachi is the undisputed heavyweight champion of consistency. For me, a trip to Orlando isn't complete without a pilgrimage to this sanctuary of 'top-notch' Japanese cuisine. Walking inside, you're immediately struck by the aesthetic--clean lines, modern decor, and a vibe that manages to be both chic and welcoming. But the real entertainment is the open-concept kitchen. There is a certain culinary thrill in watching the chefs through the open window, knowing that the masterpiece headed to your table is being freshly made-to-order right before your eyes. On this particular mission, I brought my BFF along for her maiden voyage, and safe to say, she's a convert. While I usually pledge my undying loyalty to the Mango Tango--a dance of coconut shrimp and fresh mango--and the decadent Sexy Lobster Roll, we decided to be adventurous and recruited the Monster Lobster Roll into our rotation. It was exactly as the name implies: a delicious, tasty beast of a roll that didn't just meet expectations; it devoured them. Of course, the family traditions remained intact: my sister stayed true to her beloved, generous Bento Box, while my niece happily tackled her reliable mountain of rice and teriyaki chicken. The pro tip for fellow sushi fanatics? Timing is everything. Arrive for the 11:00 AM opening to witness the absolute peak of freshness, or catch them when they re-open at 5:00 PM after their 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 'beauty sleep'. In a world of 'average' sushi, why would you go anywhere else when Maki Hibachi is consistently serving up excellence with a side of friendly service? In a world of conveyor-belt confusion, Maki Hibachi is my personal sushi sanctuary. This isn't just a restaurant; it's a 'top-notch' mission I make every single time I'm in Orlando. If you haven't been here yet, consider this your formal invitation to excellence. read more

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This is absolutely one of our favorite restaurants in Lake Nona. We often like to order ahead of time and take home a hibachi meal to share. We don't eat a lot of soup so we like to double up on the salad. The hibachi is a very large portion and easily can be shared. We also like the appetizers and the desserts as well. The service is always excellent and they are very accommodating. It is a well appointed restaurant and always very clean and an engaging environment. read more

I ordered the drunken tuna and the pan-fried dumplings, and both were an amazing way to start the meal. The drunken tuna was super fresh with great flavor, and the dumplings were perfectly pan-fried--crispy on the outside and packed with flavor inside. Every time I come here, the experience is consistently solid. The environment is vibrant but still relaxing, and the classical music really adds a nice, upscale touch without feeling stuffy. The space is clean, modern, and welcoming, making it a great spot whether you're dining casually or celebrating something special. Server attended amazing Every time. Overall, great food, great atmosphere, and a place I always enjoy coming back to. read more

Maki Hibachi - Pan Fried Gyoza & Drunken Tuna - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We had not had sushi at Maki in a while. We always thought it was average. Not this time!!! They really upped their game. We had 3 rolls to go sans allergens, beautifully packaged and all instructions followed perfectly. Highly, highly recommend!!!! I am so excited to have a great casual sushi option in Lake Nona. read more

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Ive been coming since 2024 trying to try all the menus and never had a miss! Great ambiance for having a good time with your friends or family. (Bright/elegant) I personally would recommend the hibachi if you're feeling hungry, but the sushi dishes are great too. Do note that service can be slower at busier times. Bit on the pricier side but not terrible if you're coming once in a while! read more

Maki Hibachi - Ny strip hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Absolutely still amazing with excellent customer service and fast service. Always happy to bring family here. We love the atmosphere and the rolls are my best in the area. Even with a fish allergy they are able to accommodate me with 'cooked' rolls. Yay!! read more

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Sunday afternoon my husband and I had a morning of cleaning and then headed out for some shopping and lunch. At first we thought we'd just drive through some Cane's but I really wasn't feeling the heavy greasiness of it and desired something more light and refreshing. We came across Make Hibachi and said, "Lets try it" a sushi roll would be perfect. Upon entering we were greeted and sat right away. They have an extensive menu so I was glad it took our server Steven a moment to get to us. Not pictured, I ordered a peach green tea smash and it was delicious! Refreshing, flavorful and not too sweet. We reviewed the menu and were surprised at the combinations of sushi we'd never seen before. The Voodoo roll features avocado, tuna, masago, eel sauce, scallions and tempura flakes and then topped with tons of baked spicy crawfish. It was so good I had to stop myself from eating the last one because I knew my stomach couldn't fit anymore. We also split the sexy lobster roll, which features coconut fried lobster, spring mix, avocado, asparagus, masago, eel sauce and white sauce. The presentation left us in awe showing us the complete lobster tail they used to fill the roll with. It's a huge roll, so much so that we had leftovers between the two we ordered. We really enjoyed Maki's food, and they also play a really nice lo-fi music that's upbeat while we talked and enjoyed our lunch date. Steven was a great server who was attentive and gave great service. Additionally, I was looking at the hours and love how they're open till 10pm sun-thurs, and 10:30 on Fri and Saturday. We're always trying to think of places to eat that are open a little later and have healthier options, so now we know Maki Hibachi is a great one for future reference. When I'm in the Lake Nona area and in need of a meal, I'll definitely be thinking of Maki Hibachi and next time I'll try some of their hot food options. read more

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My favorite sushi spot in Lake Nona. I recommend this place whenever I have people from out of town visiting. 9/10 times the service is wonderful, the place is clean, and you get your food presented very beautifully and quick. I've probably tried every roll on the menu by now! My family's favorite is the Sexy Lobster and I like the Unforgettable roll. read more

Very good food and ambience and prices Habachi , sushi and appetizers everything we try was very good read more

We went for the lunch special and the sushi was AMAZING! Services was excelente, and the food came out quick, the atmosphere was very relaxing and nice to have conversation. Still craving some more!!! read more

Maki Hibachi - Salmon Roll and Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Such a great local spot. The decor is modern, clean and well lit with soft music in the background. Perfect for lunch or dinner. They do close between lunch and dinner so something to keep in mind. I ordered two rolls, orange bowl roll and atom bomb roll. Both were very tasty, temperature was perfect. The parking can be a little difficult around peak times. Service was good but as it got busier, we kept missing our server. All in all, a decent experience and I would return to try other rolls and the hibachi. read more

Maki Hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Well, I thought before I would go to Walmart I would have some lunch so I saw this place. I think it's safe to say that lunch really didn't agree with my stomach. It was tasty. It was good. Staff were nice. Very clean place. Although my Meal was quite nice I'm not exactly sure what set off my stomach. I don't know if it was the Ramen or maybe it was simply the water I don't know, but I wasn't feeling too particularly great when I left read more

Maki Hibachi - Ginger salad - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Went here last night for date night Monday and it was amazing! I was craving some sushi/raw fish and my hubby doesn't care for that so I was happy they also had hibachi which is his favorite. The poke bowl was really good with their house made spicy lemon-garlic sauce I poured over it. The drunken tuna appetizer was also very tasty. The flavor in the hibachi was great as well. Our server was so sweet and explained the menu items, she even recommend the drunken tuna app as well. I will be back since it's nearby! read more

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Dined at Maki Hibachi for dinner. Wow! Lucky enough to be seated in a booth adjacent to the expedition kitchen. Enjoyed watching the chefs stay busy preparing tasty meals for a full restaurant. Excellent service provided by Rodrigo (anticipated all our needs dining with two children). He was efficient and friendly. Ordered vegetable tempera, sushi rolls (spicy tuna and Alaskan roll) and chicken teppanyaki. Everything was excellent! So hungry we forgot to take pictures. Will definitely return soon! read more

We were seated straight away on a Friday night. The restaurant was busy, but there were a few open tables! What I love is its hibachi dinner without the show and price. Plus you still get a little show if you're close to the open kitchen. We started with some edamame. My husband had sushi as his main and loved both rolls he got. Don't be deterred by the spicy sauce he loved it and he can't handle heat/spice! I had the vegetable hibachi dinner, miso soup, salad, fried rice and hibachi vegetables. Next time I might omit some vegetables so I get more of my favorites! I was a little shocked that the fried rice did not heat up well the next day, but other than that we were pretty impressed. We'll definitely take our nieces when they're home on break, vegetarian friends visiting and stop in when I get my hibachi craving! read more

Very good - food and sushi always classy ambiance regardless of how you're dressed. Good always taste s great... service was great today as well. read more

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Once again, we are in this neck of the woods and had a date! I think from now on when my husband picks me up from the airport this is where we're always gonna go. The food was super yummy. The only thing that wasn't the best was the miso soup. It was kind of bland, but everything else was delicious. The waiter was spot on and had our food out very quickly. read more

Maki Hibachi - Shrimp Hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

DISAPPOINTING DINNER We recently dined at Maki Hibachi, having not been here for awhile. Attractive understated décor. Friendly service. We ordered miso soup ($3), shrimp tempura appetizer ($11), chicken tempura bento box ($16) and kid's steak hibachi ($9). All the dishes and especially the tempura could have been better if served hot and not room temperature. We were disappointed with the poorly prepared sides. The kid steak hibachi was the highlight of the meal. The tender well-seasoned steak was prepared as requested (medium) but the side of noodles was very greasy. The bento box came with tempura chicken (4 or 5 pieces) plus half a California roll (4 pieces), a side salad, gyoza dumplings (2), a small spring roll and steamed white rice. The tempura chicken was thin slivers of chicken (the skinny pieces resembled tempura shrimp) and we did not enjoy the mushy and bland filling of the gyoza and spring roll. Skip the bland California roll and limp iceberg lettuce leaves (we would not call it a salad). The tempura shrimp appetizer was an unexpectedly large order of tempura shrimp (3) and lots of tempura vegetables (onion, yam, broccoli florets and a mushroom). The tempura shrimp was okay but the vegetables were not good - barely warm, very greasy and over-battered (oil oozed out of the mushroom and overcooked broccoli florets). read more

MAKI MAKI | hibachi at maki hibachi was a pleasant surprise. We arrived at the tail end of the lunch hour on a weekend afternoon (2:15pm), just in time for the lunch special, available from 11am-3pm daily. What a deal the lunch special is, although the regular menu is also fairly priced. I couldn't decide between sushi and sashimi so I got both - with the sushi-sashimi combo for $18 - which comes with 6 pieces of sashimi, 3 nigiri and a spicy tuna roll. I also eyed the hibachi from my sushi plate - will probably order that next time. The lunch pricing for the hibachi is also super reasonable. All lunch options come with either miso soup or salad. The raw fish was very fresh and good quality for the price. Definitely recommend for a quick and easy but not just a fast food lunch! read more

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Great dining ambiance, awesome selection of vegetarian dishes. Very accommodating staff for any special requests. I enjoyed both dining in and frequent takeouts! Thank you read more

The atmosphere is clean and lovely. The staff is friendly and professional. I wish I remember our servers name because she was great. She recommended a lychee mocktail and it was so good. I had the lunch sushi special. It was so good and so much food! I love this place. The quality and price are great. I highly recommend it. read more

Hubs had a craving for sushi but that's not new! We tried this place and sadly I forgot to take more pics. Sorry folks He had sushi topped with mango and some miso soup. Both great choices! The server was not bad but could've been more attentive since it wasn't crowded. But still good. Decor simple and minimalist with neutral colors which make you feel relaxed and comfortable. Overall price and food were delicious. read more

Maki Hibachi - Sushi with the hubs - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place never disappoints! From the refreshing lychee smash tea to the flavorful hibachi- we love this place! Service is always fast and the food is always good. read more

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Avoid. Super overpriced and nasty tasting. Ambience is good but that's the only good thing here. Prepare to come here and spend your hard earned money for sushi that tastes like publix sushi. I got the spicy tuna roll and the California roll. Why was the basic spicy tuna roll $10? Anyways I got the nastiest sushi I've ever had at a sit down restaurant. Both rolls were filled with cucumber and way too much rice. I am the type to get really full from basic rolls but not here because there was no fish but the cheap fillers. I paid close to $20 for rice and cucumber?? I tried to go to Culver's afterwards but it was closed. So I went home and ate cheese, tabouli salad and cereal. Service also sucked. Waitress never refilled our water cups and forget to get us the gf soy sauce we asked for. Then she shoved that credit card machine in our faces that has the tip options picked out for you. read more

It has been quite some time since I have been back to Maki Hibachi. They are pricy for a family night out but this was a special occasion. I love the clean but warm feeling that the interior offers. The servers are always pleasant and often exceptional. The main reason I tell anyone to visit Maki is for the sexy lobster roll. It is to die for. I have yet to have anything on their menu that I don't like. Parking can be tough if you go, but if you're willing to walk you should be fine. read more

Maki Hibachi - Two sexy lobster rolls, unbelievable roll (I think that's what we ordered), and something with eel. Doesn't matter they were all yummy. - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Excellence Hibachi with great guest service. would come again. My visit was during valentine, was not too busy, fully staffed, during dinner time read more

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Delicious and fresh. Really didn't order a bad dish here. Had miso soup, hamachi roll, dancing eel, fried chicken, beef bento, shishito peppers. Loved our server too! Didn't catch her name but was a great experience. Restaurant was very clean. read more

Maki hibachi is one of those places that when me and my wife are visiting family I dream about going to when I want amazing hibachi. Everything from the staff to the food is exceptional and the prices are just as amazing as well! We usually opt for the food to go because it tends to get super busy! My go to order is the chicken dinner and it comes with fried rice, a massive amount of chicken, vegetables and a soup AND salad! The chicken is always seasoned wonderfully and cooked perfect. I love how tender it is and it has the right amount seasoning that I'm not grabbing for a drink because it's too salty or peppered. The rice is amazing as well but to me they use a little too much oil to cook it in but overall it's great! The veggies are mixed including zucchini and mushrooms and those are always tender to the touch and I usually inhale them because of how good they are! The salad is a great addition as is the soup, both having amazing flavors with the dressing and broth respectively. The staff is super friendly and always insanely fast when I've gone to pick the orders up and they always ask me how my day is going, which makes me feel welcomed everytime I go inside! The place has amazing lighting as well as a huge amount of seating. I never feel cramped when I am sitting at the Hibachi tables with other parties and Everyone is always so friendly during the Hibachi dinner shows! Service is super attentive as well and my drinks have never made it under half a glass because of how quick they are with refilling it! read more

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After trying several times, was unable to place a to go order via phone. Ordered via website instead. Placed our order online and when I arrived to pick up our food the phones were constantly ringing and no one was answering them. I then waited over an hour to get my food. Was told it would be ready at 7:10p and did not leave with my food until 8:10p. read more

My friend and I decided we were feeling sushi on a Tuesday night. With Lake Nona, there are very limited sushi places so we decided to try this restaurant. We wanted to eat the food at home, so we got take out and then had a drink while we waited. The ordering was easy and the person who picked up the phone was friendly. We walked into the restaurant and the atmosphere is very nice. More upscale than I thought it was going to be. We sat at their bar area which was not really a bar as the seating was short and only tall enough to see the sushi in the glass as the chefs were preparing. I ordered us some Saki and she had a glass of white wine. I thought everything was presented well and the waiter was very nice. A little on the pricey side, but I think that's expected for lake nona. When we arrived home with our food, I have to say it was just average. Nothing knocked my socks off with the rolls that we ordered. I one simple roll and one speciality roll that unfortunately is not pictured here. I might try to go back and eat in person and see if that makes a difference but so far, this one was just okay. The customer service though, was definitely appreciated:) read more

Maki Hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place is always consistent. Good food and good service. Sushi always taste fresh and we visit regularly.

A great new Asian Infusion place for us to experience and enjoy. Located in a strip center off Narcoosee Road, on the corner behind Culver's. My wife and I met my son and his wife, who are regulars here, for an early dinner. The interior is very large inside, hosting many tables, a sushi bar, and views into the kitchens. I had a bottle of Saki, served piping hot, and the Sexy Lobster roll. Tender lobster, rolled with asparagus, deep fried and topped with masago. The presentation was as beautiful as it was delicious! Service was good and everyone enjoyed their dishes as well. Narcoosee Road is a heavily trafficked surface road, easily accessible from 417. The parking lot is quite large with ample parking. Our experience with the service, ambiance and food was most enjoyable. read more

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We met family here for dinner. They have eaten at this restaurant often... and it was convenient to our hotel. Most everyone else got sushi, but I opted for a bento box. They also have complete hibachi meals cooked in an open kitchen then brought to the table. The large group sitting next to us were enjoying hibachi with a choice of protein -- and it looked like it was quite good and a huge portion of food. The two stand out sushi rolls were the mango tango with ripe slices of mango and crispy fried coconut shrimp and the sexy lobster. The lobster was battered and fried and was with asparagus, greens and masago fish eggs. The roll was drizzled all over with their white yum yum sauce. For my bento box, I chose the salmon teriyaki. The salmon piece itself was not very large, but with everything else it was more than enough food. I liked the ginger salad, the gyoza dumplings, and the California roll -- as well as the salmon. I didn't care for the fried spring roll which was a tad mushy inside and greasy outside. The bento came with white rice or noodles. I opted for white rice, but think I'd try the noodles next time. Service was very good. We had made reservations which weren't needed when we first came in -- rather early. But later on the room filled up. I'd come back here again. Maybe next time try the sushi or the hibachi... read more

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Sashimi was fresh tasting with chewable octopus slices, side dish of rice was not the Japanese rice I'm used to but a splash of rice vinegar made it better. No complaints on the serving size as it was just what this foodie wanted & needed. We tried the Yucca Fritters which we both did not like. It seemed liked they tried to do a Japanese/Asian twist to it by adding the sweet marmalade sauce. I think it would have been better with a savory creamy garlic sauce instead. My friend was satisfied with his Ramen although I though it was a little salty. Service was alright for a busy Sunday night, not too long a wait. Ambiance casual with a feel of wanting to be a bit more. I say keep the lights but time to take down the Christmas decor. read more

Maki Hibachi - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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My second time come to Maki and it was worth the weight. I was so tempted to get the A5 again, but then these can't my eye. The spicy tuna cracker supremely impressed mw. The flavors and the crunch made this an ideal starter. The edamame were so juicy tossed in Kimche and garlic. The spot is always busy but service has been pleasant and attentive. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Maki Hibachi - Crispy Tuna Crackers and Kimchee garlic edamame - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I had a great experience at Maki Hibachi. It has a wonderful, upscale modern vibe, food that's bursting with flavor, and a very well priced lunch menu. I'd recommend the New York Steak Hibachi. The meat was flavorful, but the real hero is the grilled vegetables. read more

Maki Hibachi - New York Steak Hibachi with Yum-yum sauce on top. - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Small restaurant but good food. I went around 5:00 on Saturday and it was pretty busy but I didn't have to wait for a table. Our waitress was really friendly and attentive. I ordered 2 sushi rolls (can't remember what they were called) but it was super good. Decent size rolls that I could not finish. My only dislike is they don't bring out all of the food at once so my friend nearly finished her hibachi before my sushi came out. Overall I would highly recommend. read more

Maki Hibachi - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I love this place! This is one of the usual spots to order takeout when my husband and I are up in Orlando visiting family. My grandma actually introduced us to this place and it always hits the spot! The food is absolutely amazing! Their menu has plenty of different options for everybody. My typical order consists of the chicken hibachi meal; this includes a miso soup, salad with ginger dressing (phenomenal!), chicken, fried rice and cooked vegetables. I never have an issue with the chicken as it is never dry and perfectly seasoned- pair that off with the white sauce or as many know it as "Yum Yum" sauce and it is an impactful hit of flavor on your tastebuds! Already craving some now! The rice portion they give you is extremely generous and almost spills out of the takeout container. I appreciate how appetizing it is when paired with a bite of the vegetables. Absolutely delicious. With the amount of food provided, I can never finish despite how hungry I am when I order it! But the best part about that is you can have it again as leftovers and it's still just as great. Although, we love ordering this out for takeout we'll definitely make more of an effort to come and dine in time to time as the place is amazing inside and a great experience to dine in! This is a fantastic place if you want to experience wonderful food, low prices and have a overall fun time with friends and family! read more

The food menu is great, delicious and very well price, and not expensive. The service was A+, very attentive and ambiance is good too. Will be back again! read more

Went here Sunday night. Place was packed but waited 15 mins. Ambiance is casual. Service was fas. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. We ordered the fritters. It was weird and taste. Not exactly Japanese, a Latin twist with an Indian flavor. ramen was tasty but the noodles were so clumpy. Sashimi was great. The serving was good, well for 35$... tuna and octopus was fresh. read more

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