This place is terrific! I'm so surprised they aren't packed at all times. This restaurant is very…read morevery affordable, and the food was really good. It's one of those little known, but really awesome restaurants.
I'm from Dallas, traveling through Springfield for a family reunion. I looked on Yelp for something close to my hotel, and I found Hibachi Steak & Sushi. There wasn't a lot of info on this place, but I decided to take a shot and try it.
When I got there, it seemed small and wasn't busy. I was greeted by my waitress at the door, and she was very nice and helpful. Once I sat down, she got my drink order and gave me enough time to look the menu over. She came back with my drink and I asked her about a few things on the menu. They make their own teriyaki sauce, and their fried rice is already cooked (I wanted it without vegetables, so I got white rice instead). I placed my order (lunch size of Spicy Chicken & Shrimp) and my waitress brought out my salad with an extra side of dressing. The salad and salad dressing are good, and have a tangy taste. Also, my waitress kept my drink from getting below 1/2 full the whole time I was there.
When I finished with my salad, my dinner came out piping hot. Since I haven't eaten here before, I took a minute and tried each piece on the plate. I liked all of them (spicy chicken, hibachi shrimp, noodles, vegetables, and rice) and they all had good flavor and texture. None of the food tasted old or chewy.
I liked the chicken the most. It had a nice glazed layer on the outside, and the inside was juicy and had great flavor. I've had chicken before with no real taste, but this chicken had really great flavor to it. And the seasoning/sauce they used is good, too. I'm guessing it has some Sriracha in it, but it wasn't overpowering to me. I could've eaten a ton more of this chicken. I also had some hibachi shrimp. The shrimp were good sized, and they did not have an "overly fishy" taste. They seemed fresh to me, and had good flavor.
After I finished, the waitress asked if I would like dessert, then ran my credit card. She was quick in everything she did, from my refills to bringing my bill and receipt. My waitress was very nice, friendly, and helpful. She seemed happy to help me with everything I needed. Also, the manager was on hand and paid just the right amount of attention to me. She was also polite and helpful.
I just want to convey how good I think this place is. I wish it was closer to my home, so I could come back all the time. I'll be sure to stop in for a meal every time I drive through Springfield.