The food here is very good with unique taste from other Teppan steakhouse. I ordered the shrimp and chicken and it was very tasty, with the cook adding hot sauce to the meal. The soup and salad was very good and fresh. Cooked very well and perfectly! The service was ok, it's only one server, one cook, and one lady that cleans. I think they are comfortable with this, but it makes you have a long wait because everyone has to wait for the cook to prepare food per table. The ambiance does need to be updated, since the decor is not fancy at all. That doesn't mean a lot but it does affect the experience. It's very old fashioned and can be up-kept better. Overall, I like it and would try again if I come back to Indiana. It's easy parking in the lot and you will love the food and prices. read more

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Unexpectedly in the Greater Lafayette area on a Tuesday night without dinner plans, my son and I decided we were in the mood for teppanyaki-style cuisine. After consulting Yelp, we quickly settled on Mount Fuji Steakhouse and arrived at 7:40pm. Initially I was afraid the restaurant might be closed, because the parking lot was nearly empty, but after walking past the faded and hard to read front sign, we were pleasantly surprised to find the entrance unlocked. It took a few minutes before a staff member noticed us and showed us to a hibachi table. After some minutes the server returned and took our orders with zero conversation. The restaurant being all but deserted, the aged chef soon appeared, and after asking the standard questions, proceeded to cook our dinners. While he was friendly in answering any question we asked, he did not otherwise engage us in conversation. Likewise while clearly skilled in the art of teppanyaki, his performance was only entertaining in the basic sense, and was, I felt, generically indistinguishable from any of a dozen other hibachis I have visited in four states. There was nothing bad about it, there just was not anything special about it either. My son and I both felt the food was good to very good. Personally I found that my steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, while my son said his shrimp were juicy and delicious. We both liked the taste of the vegetables, and having the fried rice on the side in bowls was a nice touch. Both of us were surprised and amused to discover that the chef's 'secret cooking sauce' was a bottle of Dad's Rootbeer! We might or might not have liked dessert, but were never asked, and were instead presented with the bill with nary a word from the server. Both of us were disappointed that we were never offered drink refills. In keeping with the low-staff interaction theme, when we went to pay, no one was at the hostess station, and the chef had to yell for someone to go up front and cash us out. PROS: skilled chef, good tasting food, and no lines! CONS: pricy, staff did not really interact with customers Overall we found Mount Fuji Steakhouse to be Good, and would return. read more

Mount Fuji Steakhouse - Hibachi Steak and Shrimp - juicy and perfectly cooked! - Japanese Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

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This is my favorite place to go. Staff is amazing and food is amazing. I have been going for years and it has never disappointed. It has a great atmosphere and is a great place to calm down at after a busy week at work. read more

I can't speak highly enough about this place. It use to be a staple for my husband and I when we were in college at Purdue (2003-2007). Tonight, we were able to take our children to this location for the first time. It was almost nostalgic. So many of the things we loved (decor, staff, food) were just as great as they were 20 years ago. The staff even recognized us from many years ago prior. This is authentic Japanese Hibachi. If you have an appreciation of delicious Japanese cuisine, go here! I wish we lived closer so that we could visit more often. read more

Mount Fuji Steakhouse - Hibachi table - Japanese Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

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The hours aren't great, so you have to be selective about when you come. You get offered two different dressings for your salad, and if you've never had either it's going to be a fun surprise if you like it or not (I didn't care for the ginger one too much). It's very small inside and not a lot of space, but I went right when it opened at 5 on Thursday and no one else showed up until around 5:30. The food was ok, it seemed to leave a lot more oil on my plate afterward than other places I've been to. The chicken was cooked in root beer, which I thought was an interesting choice and didn't love the flavor. Probably one of my least favorite hibachi places I've been to. read more

I made reservations by calling the restaurant and speaking with a live person. Discussed the best time for a reservation on Easter Sunday, and agreed upon 1:00 pm. We arrived a little earlier than 1:00 pm to find the restaurant closed and the parking lot empty. We drove hours from our home to meet up with our daughters, one of whom also drove hours. This was to be our Easter dinner celebration, but we were left in the cold despite having a reservation. This gave us time to look around. We found a lot of filth behind the restaurant, it is dated, and has a general unkept and dirty feel to it. Obviously, I cannot speak to service or food quality, but they are not reliable and do not offer a pleasant dining experience. Strongly recommend that you stay away, especially if traveling from out of town to meet your Purdue student for a special meal. They may leave you all alone. read more

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Food is fresh and healthy. Service is excellent and entertaining to the young kids. Highly recommend

Friendly, clean, excellent food!! Don't be mislead by the exterior. Highly recommend! read more

Mount Fuji Steakhouse - Dining room. Very clean place. Super friendly and super good food! - Japanese Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

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While I enjoyed the cook making our meal, the hostess was not very friendly or accommodating. We were five minutes late for our reservation and she kept staring at the clock as if she should not serve us. Or sit us and enjoy the show of the cooking :-) the funny thing about it was they were only two other tables being used when they were about 25 that were not being used. You would think this was a high dollar experience but it was a very low budgeted restaurant. I personally have no desire to go back here and would tell you that there were ants crawling on the table read more

Fabulous pre covid, still fabulous now. If you've never had Teppanyaki before, this is the place to go. The cook is a very nice and funny guy. I won't ruin the experience by posting any spoilers, but you're in for a laugh. If you act like a wet mop, he'll sense that and probably won't bother you much, but why would you want to? This place is an experience as well as dining. It isn't a huge place so be prepared to wait if they're busy. There are about 8 spots to sit around the grill, and he cooks for everyone that gets seated there. Sometimes it's just you, or it could be two or three other couples! Now they seat less to a table to keep you socially distanced. Watching him cook is oddly satisfying, and it's served right in front of you piping hot. Very delicious. He likes to offer you different pieces of meat too if people get different things. For example: my husband usually gets steak and chicken. I get shrimp. He'll give me a piece of steak, and a piece of chicken to try while giving my husband two pieces of shrimp. All entrees are served with miso soup and salad. I highly recommend the sesame dressing. I tried red bean ice cream for the first time, and it was so delicious! It kind of tasted like candy. I will forever come to this place until it's gone or I die. Whatever comes first. read more

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There was a huge variety of food . Food was fresh and the buffet area was clean . The hibachi was ok but could use a larger variety of items to put into the stir fry . Service was pretty good and prompt. Also it's reasonably priced . read more

We've been coming here since I was a little girl. I've lived in other states, even other countries in Asia. I've tried all kinds of Asian cuisine, and this place is still one of my favorites. This is the best Hibachi, hands down. We have something special here in Lafayette. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to check this place out on a Sunday afternoon. It was quiet, there was only one other party of two there. The decor is definitely outdated and it seemed as though this has been around for awhile. The waitress was friendly and welcoming. We both ordered the steak and chicken hibachi with gyoza as an appetizer. Our salads came first. I chose the ginger sauce, while my bf chose the sesame one. I liked his better, but I just wanted to try something different! Our gyozas came out next. It was fresh and really hot! Once it cooled down, the flavor was great, and the sauce complimented it. Next, the chef came out with his cart. He was very friendly and explained the different sauces that paired with the meats. Even though we ordered the chicken and steak, he added a couple pieces of shrimp, which we appreciated. The portion was very large and I really liked the sautéed vegetables! Overall, the food was great but it is a bit overpriced. As someone stated in a previous review, you are paying for the show. You can get a similar meal at a cheaper cost at a different Japanese restaurant. It was a good early dinner date though for my boyfriend and I. Maybe with some renovations this place can get a little bit more business, because I can see it being a great spot for a date night. read more

Mount Fuji Steakhouse - Japanese Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

The only Japanese teriyaki in town. What can I say? It is a qualified restaurant, but not impressive.

We had a reservation and were greeted and seated around the hibatchi table immediately. We sipped warm saki and feasted on an appetizer of tempura while the chef prepped the food. The hibatchi entreés were prepared before our eyes on the large, hot griddle, and the chef was quite jovial! Everyone received more food than we could finish eating. The place is family operated and they were all very kind. We had steak, vegetable, and shrimp entrees and all was delicious. We will return! Can fit up to 8 around each hibatchi table. read more

Just shut down. Not enough staff so when you open at 4:30 and automatically can't sit anyone other than one table until 6. I went a couple of years ago and it was hair in my salad and I didn't write a review so yea get help or just stay closed. Ugh read more

My family enjoyed the food so much! We ordered chicken, fish and yakisoba which we thought were delicious. The soup served before the meal was light and had a lovely spring onion flavor. The agedashi tofu was perfect, and the only thing I wouldn't re-order was the tempura as it was not Japanese tempura and my child could tell the difference. The service and food were really good overall - even the affordable glass of red wine. To be fair to this restaurant, as I saw a previous reviewer lowered their rating, they seem understaffed. We made same day reservations which they were able to accommodate, but I observed that the lone hibachi chef and the hostess/server never took a break between tables that were booked solid. The table before us was crammed with young men and after cooking for our table the chef turned around and began cooking for the adjacent table. We plan to return - hopefully they'll have more help soon. read more

I've gone here twice, and I won't lie, not their biggest fan. It's fun, it's just that teppanyaki isn't really for me. My brother. however, LOVES IT. The important thing to remember is that you go there for the show. The chefs are performers and entertainers. You're there to have a good time, interact, see some fireworks, laugh with friends. In that, the chefs succeed. They're great and pretty funny as long as you're open to chat and interact. Be aware, because there are multiple stations, during busier hours when there's multiple tables going it can get a bit loud. Food has kind of a one note flavor and kind of salty for me. Actually, I would see most of it was pretty dry. Even the rice. However, I've also noticed that some of my friends who have kinda only ever eaten American Midwest cuisine seem to like it a good bit better than the rest of us. The other problem for me is that I just had trouble getting to it. College student, no car, relies on bus and friends. And when I actually have to have a friend drive me somewhere or recommend a place, it just isn't here. However, the food is cheap and plentiful and can be pretty fun. If you go with a large group of friends and family, there's a good chance you'll have a good time. Best wishes! read more

This place is okay. The food is just average, nothing real special. The good thing about this place is that the chef interacts with the customers and makes it pretty funny. He is really good with the kids. The other table with kids loved his comedic act. The food can be a little bit too salty for me, but that's just my own taste. read more

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Would give 0 stars if I could. Would NOT go here! Ordered filet and it was rotten. Also we ordered fried rice and the egg was green.. I wish I was kidding. Unsanitary too. Surprised they are still in business. read more

I've lived in Lafayette my whole life (except for 6 years in the service) and had only been here once when I was a teenager. We were driving by to go somewhere else to eat and I joked about stopping at Mt. Fuji for dinner. So we tried it. The food was really good! I got the Steak Habachi and the spouse got the Fish Habachi. The only thing you need to be aware of is it is a Habachi restaurant. So you sit at a table with others. They aim to wait until a table is full and orders are taken before your chef comes out and cooks everyone's food. So if you come in hungry, expect this and order an appetizer. I'm deducting one star as the high chair they had was broken. Don't let the faded sign and outside appearance of the place deter you. It was clean and the staff was friendly. Recommended!! (Also I was very pleased to use the word 'Habachi' so many times in this review) read more

Mount Fuji Steakhouse - Japanese Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

I went there for a birthday celebration a couple nights ago and was very happy with the experience. the restaurant feels open - they have windows with light coming in unlike another hibachi place I went to nearby once upon a time. The service was good - waitress wasn't exactly jovial, but was quick and efficient. Our chef had a nice upbeat demeanor and wasn't too cutesie - sometimes those hibachi guys get annoying. We started with the miso soup with salad. Soup was not bad, ginger salad dressing left something to be desired, but not saying it was bad, just have had better. They dont seem to have a website, so I will not be using authentic food names here: Appetizers were a steak kebab in a sesame sauce. Fantastic. We also had the deep-fried tofu. The exterior was delicious as was the sauce, but I thought the tofu itself was too large. Would have been better to have more, smaller pieces to get a lower tofu/exterior ratio. Overall the appetizers were very good. Our main courses were filet/shrimp and a chicken/pasta number. It of course came with fried rice & vegetables. The rice was good. The vegetables were just ok. Shrimp and filet were outstanding as was the pasta. Never had a noodle dish quite like that and the noodles had a lot more flavor than I was expecting. Chicken was just ok. Overall, my rating also takes into account how bad the other hibachi place in town was the last time I went there a couple years ago. The two restaurants are not comparable. Mount Fuji is great - now they just need a website so people can look at their menu. read more

I really do enjoy Mount Fuji. I have no real reason for coming here so seldom, but the Lafayette/West Lafayette area has so many Japanese restaurants that it kind of slips through my mind. My husband and I hadn't been for a year or so, so we decided to check it out again after church this past Sunday. They do not offer sushi-strictly hibachi style cooking and a few appetizer choices. Their prices can't be beat and the cook is less "in your face" than some of the other hibachi chefs I've experienced. We ordered gyoza for appetizer and my husband ordered the scallops while I selected the filet & shrimp combination. The entrees come with your choice of soup or salad--we both enjoy their salad with ginger dressing; fried rice is included-Asahi charges extra if you want this; and mixed vegetables. The sauces they serve on the side are good as well. I think their cooking can sometimes be a bit salty, but overall I like this place. I would recommend it if you are looking for affordable hibachi. We have only ever been for lunch, so I'm not sure if their dinner menu is bigger or not. Good, open seating with several grills so they can accommodate large groups! read more

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Do not recommend this place. We ordered the filet and I'm honestly not sure what they served us, but it was not filet. The cook hardly talked, no fun tricks or interactions with us. The place was clean, but very dark. read more

I called for a carry out order which has never been a problem. I called about 5:15pm. The lady told me they were too busy, could I call back at 8:00pm? I was dumbfounded. They usually just prepare it as they are preparing other meals at a table. Of course, I am not doing that. I ordered from their competitor which was not a problem and is usually the busier of the two Japanese steakhouses. This is after a few months ago when I called to order for lunch and was told they are opening only for dinners now because it is too hard to do both. I order carry out for my disabled mother or else we would just go there. I doubt that I go back. read more

Don't be in a hurry if you come here. It's a unique experience with the chef cooking your food at your table and it's fresh and delicious! The hostess is not the friendliest person either. Prices were reasonable. read more

Mount Fuji Steakhouse - Fried rice, sautéed veggies, teriyaki chicken - Japanese Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

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We ordered the shrimp and they were spoiled. We could smell the stench from the time they hit the grill. We informed the cook, but he acted as if he could not smell what we were smelling. He finished cooking and attempted to serve them to us. I declined, but my sisters both trusted his word. They both regretted that decision. He told the manager to take them off our bill. She came to our table, and instead of recognizing the issue, she proceeded to tell us how she's never served a bad shrimp in her 21 years working here. I personally would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Delicious food! Super recommend! I had lunch there with a friend. I believe it was a super fair price for a the amount of food. Fresh ingredients and the meat yakisoba was great! read more

Mount Fuji Steakhouse - Meat yakisoba (I think that was the name) - Japanese Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Older place but wonderful food, everything was fresh and flavorful, chef was fun and informative. Prices were very good for quality! Ordered Filet Mignon, wow, beautiful piece of super tender steak cooked to perfection with plentiful sides of fried rice and grilled veggies, also get salad and soup. Will definitely come again when visiting Lafayette. read more

Our family ate at Mt Fuji Sunday evening, May 15th after graduation. The food was excellent and the service very pleasant and prompt. It was a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommend and plan to eat there again soon. read more

Friendly staff and delicious food! The prices are very, very affordable and you leave stuffed. I had the filet and lobster tonight. A must try! read more

We really enjoyed our visit and our meal here. The restaurant was scrupulously clean and the staff was very welcoming. The food was the best I have had in ages (possibly ever). The host/waiter put on a good show. Enjoyed the shrimp, my husband had steak and others had chicken. All of us thought our dish was the best. Will definitely be back and would definitely recommend! read more

After having Mount Fuji recommended to us several times we decided to try it out. This restaurant is definitely underrated and hidden under the undeserved popularity of the other local Japanese steakhouse Asahi. Besides a slight conversational language barrier the staff was extremely friendly. There were only a few customers in the restaurant when we went later on a Saturday evening. The cook was entertaining, skilled, very friendly to the young children at the table, and most importantly the food was very good. We had the shrimp, steak, and chicken. I would recommend all three. The cook made sure to drop a piece of each meat in their respective sauce dishes in front of you to be sure you used the appropriate sauce for each meat. We will definitely be back to Mount Fuji in the future and we will be sure to bring more people with us to be sure Mount Fuji becomes a popular Lafayette restaurant destination. read more

Service woman was rude and rushed us to order . When I was paying for the meal she asked me why didn't I tip. I then explained to her my dissatisfaction which in turn made her even more read and she continued furthermore to say no tip don't come back. I've never been spoken to in such an unprofessional disrespectful tone. You don't treat your customers that way. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Lafayette. We don't even live in Lafayette anymore, but every time we come through we stop and eat here.

Although the design of the building and the inside is a little outdated, the food was very good. We loved the soup, salad, and the main course. Our chef was amazing and entertaining. I got the filet mingon hibachi which was soooo good and my boyfriend got the chicken and steak and he was also very happy with his meal. Don't let the appearance of this place be a turn off, it is very good with really great staff and we will definitely be back! read more

Really poor service, food was very bleh, atmosphere was very very outdated. Overall very poor experience.

Great place to eat overall. The food takes a while, but the chef prepares it right in front of you and is delicious, so it is worth the wait. The staff is very friendly. read more

I've only ever had lunch here and I get the filet special with vegetables and a salad. You can't be the price, less than $10. This place is never busy when I go in to pick up my food. I've never seen more than 2 people in their eating at a time. read more

Neat place for a large group. They have about 6 chairs around each grill. The chef was friendly and fun but the food was bit bland. I really liked the fried rice that was made fresh right in front of me. But the meats and tempura vegetables were kind of flavorless. read more