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Maki Hibachi

4.2 (386 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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Isabella C.

For the longest I've overlooked this place, after eating here it's definitely my new local sushi spot. The sushi was delicious and so was the hibachi. I highly recommend coming here. Our waiter was also super friendly and attentive. 10/10

Mango Tango, Monster Lobster Roll, and I do not recall the other one.
Lisette D.

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.

Outside building and sign "Maki Hibachi Sushi & Grill"
Emily W.

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.

Yucca fritters
Dana S.

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.

Ny strip hibachi
Sumin S.

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!

Fried chicken wings remnant
Fabu L.

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!!

Nadia R.

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.

Drunken tuna
Jalene R.

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!

Chicken & steak hibachi combo and fried rice
Erik H.

Atmosphere of this place is great. Our server was super attentive & nice. Tried the Crab cream cheese rolls, chicken & steak hibachi combo, and a couple Sakitinis - everything was great! Great value for the Sakitinis. Wish there more sushi rolls of tuna/fish without spicy/japaleno additives

Yucca balls
Melinda V.

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.

Pan Fried Gyoza & Drunken Tuna
Justice R.

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.

Shrimp Hibachi
Cynthia H.

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.

Menu (Sept 2022)
Tiff H.

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!

Salmon Roll and Tuna Roll

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Service is iffy, but they make up for it with their ambiance and tasty food! This place has become a regular spot for me and my wife now

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Libra - Snow crab legs and butter

Libra

3.9(538 reviews)
13.0 mi•Downtown / Central Business District / CBD
•$$$

Apparently Libra just assumed the bohemian Yelp page because it has my review and pics from…read morebohemian. Anyways- we went for a birthday dinner and easily got a table for three of us. The place maybe had two other tables but they got a few more as the evening went by. Our server was Adele, she was great. We started with the tuna and shared that across the table- nice wonton crips, a lot of good sized tuna and some stringy carrots that made it a little difficult to scoop. I had a cocktail (Dover shores- some gin with passion fruit, was good) and the ladies had wine. Emily's wine wasn't good; sounded like it was spoiled? She said it tasted like vinegar. So I asked Adele to just swap it out with something else, and she did. The new glass of wine was much better. We all went with the magical dining menu. They had the short rib and I had the noodles w shrimp. All the dishes were good. For the apps we had the she crab soup- too sweet for me, the salad- standard fare, and the pork belly which was the standout item. Good portion and crispy! Desserts were not typical- some version of a key lime pie which came like ice cream in a cone, some version of a cheesecake which they said had a strange texture and not too sweet. Despite the comments, they ate their whole desserts and I took mine home for the hubs, since I didn't care for any of them. I had the parramore cocktail instead- very good. They have revamped the whole menu. I think they will be ok. Parking is $15 for 3 hours of valet. There is a garage across Orange for $16 as long as you want. Dress is business casual or better for dinner.

Beautiful restaurant in beautiful hotel! Piano player in foyer of restaurant was amazing! Staff…read morevery accommodating. Asked to sit to see and hear piano player and he did!! Food delicious and innovative! Knife and fork Caesar salad very good! Lobster crab soup one of best I've had! Broth very smooth and bits of lobster and crab through! Short rib with potatoes delicious! Asian shrimp vegetables and pasta also delicious! Cheesecake and key lime mousse innovative by design and very good ! Wonderful evening!! Thank yo

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BluWave Sushi & Handroll Bar

3.8(25 reviews)
13.2 mi•Downtown / Central Business District / CBD

The spot is fairly new and I'm all for it! The restaurant is extremely elegant and definitely gives…read morea date night or girls night out vibe. The service here was amazing with the waitress being extremely kind, explaining the menu to us and giving her personal recommendations and a little bit of backstory with each plate . I stopped in here for appetizers and to give the signature cocktail, the sea dragon a try. The sea dragon cocktail was extremely refreshing and a lovely introduction to the menu. My guest and I came in here for small bites and a drink. We got the edamame and the crab Rangoons. The edamame was flavorful and buttery ! It was steamed and salted to perfection! The crab Rangoon were amazing ! They're made with real crab meat and had an excellent mixture of fillings. I would definitely come back here just for the appetizers, but I definitely intend to come back to give the full menu a try! If you love, coffee and ice cream, you definitely need to give the Vietnamese coffee ice cream a try! The flavor of Vietnamese, coffee, but the creamy of a homemade ice cream ! I will definitely be back !

The sushi here is fine but nothing to write home about. Between the challenge he's of parking and…read morethe slow service we all agreed we wouldn't go back. I had several sake shots during happy hour. And those were delicious! Highly recommend the mango and the coconut. I ordered the dragon roll with tuna, again, nothing special. But there was nothing wrong with it. It was just ordinary. Unfortunately we went on a day where the NBA was playing and there was only one person working the bar and serving all the tables. The slow service was definitely not her fault. And she was super nice about it. If I was in the area I probably would only if we were drinking because the sake shots were really good.

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Nifty's Korean BBQ & Ramen - Tofu Japchae

Nifty's Korean BBQ & Ramen

4.4(182 reviews)
13.1 mi•Downtown / Central Business District / CBD
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Great service, and truly the best ramen in Orlando with lots of variety! Can't wait to come back!read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch with my mom. This place was pretty easy to find. You can park along…read morethe street or in the garage which it is attached to. They have a little sign by the street to help you find it/advertising, as it's in the hallway of the plaza. It's on the ground level so we didn't have to take any stairs or elevator. Upon entry, there was no one to greet us. We headed to the register where they had a bunch of menus and pictures. While we were looking, the lady came out from the back with food items for someone who was already seated. Everything looked good. There was a guy waiting for his order to go, another guy waiting to eat by himself, and another lady also waiting to eat by herself. There was some interview going on between two guys- sounded like it was about the restaurant as I heard them talking about kimchi fried rice. It sounded so good, I ordered that with shrimp. Mom had the bento box lunch. We asked for two cups for water, which she said she would bring to us. We sat for awhile, and saw the others and the to go person get their food. The water cups did not come until after she brought us our food. Maybe that's the way they do it? Anyhow- our food was out in a reasonable time and everything was delicious. I tried some of mom's beef bento box- she got the bulgogi beef and we were both a little shocked that it was ground beef and not thin slices, but the flavor was spot on. My mom did not finish her lunch and I had a small portion of rice left. When I asked for one to go box- the lady almost seemed upset that I didn't want two! She asked me what about my leftovers? To which I said my mom was taking everything in one box. lol. We don't like to waste and I wasn't going to toss mine but it seemed silly to get another box for the little bit of rice I had. So we put it all in one. We paid at the register and took our box. There are many more items on the menu I'd like to try. My mom was pretty impressed with the place. It's nothing to look at, really, but the food is good and she will probably bring her friends here for lunch.

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Shakai Sushi Lounge

Shakai Sushi Lounge

4.0(281 reviews)
13.2 mi•Downtown / Central Business District / CBD
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New favorite happy hour spot unlocked!…read more I dined in this past Saturday for a friend's birthday. We were pleasantly surprised to find out happy hour ran until 7 PM and we had a 5:30 PM reservation. I ordered a sake-tini as well as a crazy coconut roll and two pieces of nigiri. I picked a few pieces off of my friends plate and thoroughly enjoyed the spicy tuna roll and the mango roll. Unfortunately I didn't realize the coconut roll had cream cheese in it, so I didn't enjoy that one that much. I also ordered a House Sauvignon Blanc, which I then realized later that it wasn't included in the happy hour. I wish the server would've informed me of this. The menu just said house wines, so I wasn't sure what was included in that. Nonetheless, everything was delicious and the service was very quick and Luna was fabulous! We parked in the parking garage which we thought cost three dollars an hour, but then we're charged $15 for only two hours of parking...Whack! There's also street parking nearby.

Great sushi and nice atmosphere! Located in downtown Orlando…read more Definitely will be going back - they have happy hour M - F till 7pm We had some incredible rolls- The spicy scallop roll was delicious. Their hamachi sashimi was great quality and good size. Definitely the best one we've had- and we get this every time. The yellow tail roll was fresh and the rainbow roll was also great. Lastly we got the kanisu roll which is a great no rice option. Look forward to going back!

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Salmon roll

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Thrive

4.4(357 reviews)
13.2 mi•Downtown / Central Business District / CBD
•$$

I was at a nearby venue late at night & wanted to get a quick bite before the drive home. Thrive…read morewas open late & looked like good spot for sushi, but I ended up not even getting sushi because the menu was so great for other things! So, we walk in, someone greeted us warmly & got us into a booth. It's dark, comfy & a really chill vibe. There's core halloween decor. really great music playing. different person comes up & gets our drinks order, brings them out pretty quick. They take our food order, and that comes out pretty quick too. Tofu bites, a really great salad, and dan dan noodles. TBH I am glad I got the tofu & salad, because to me the dam dan''s weren't my fave flavor, but the food I got was awesome! They have a really great menu for food & drinks. I got some kind of coconut non-alcoholic concoction, and it was delicious. Then we sat for a bit just to relax, and had to ask for the check - they were content to let us relax and did not pressure us to leave. By then it was at least 10:30. The person from the door who first greeted us & asked if we liked everything, and was excited when we said we loved the place & would be back.

Everything is tapas style and the only thing that wowed us was the shrimp tempura. It was crispy,…read morewith perfectly cooked shrimp, and a delicious sauce! Drinks were on the weaker side and the short rib dumplings (which instantly caught my husband's attention) were nothing to write home about. He also joked after eating them that we could've just grabbed a bag of shrimp gyoza from Trader Joe's The atmosphere was chill, but super dark (we went on a Sunday afternoon and it felt like a Sunday night. We live the natural greenery theme, but the dead plants in the rafters were not giving us a "thriving" vibe. All in all we thought it was good, not great!

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Maki Hibachi - japanese - Updated October 2026

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