Food was great, Tasted like Benihanas! Service was friendly. The food does take a bit to come out and if it's busy, could take even longer so I do recommend to call ahead and place your order. It is a small restaurant with only a few tables, we were able to get a table while we waited for our food. Would highly recommend! read more

This place is quite small but it can hold a group of 6,7 people if it is not busy. The service was ok. Just know it takes about 30-45 minutes to get your food. The food is actually really really flavorful the lobster I had was very tender and juicy and the jumbo shrimp were a good l size. I would have ordered the chowmein though instead of the rice because the chowmein was way better! After discussing with the family we enjoyed it but it is 4 stars since it does take quite a while to have your meal and the customer service could be better. The food itself carries this place but 5 stars if they can improve service! read more

Hanami Teppanyaki Grill - NEW YORK STEAK, LOBSTER & SHRIMP - Teppanyaki Near Me - Norwalk, California

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I visited this business after hearing so many great things, but unfortunately my experience was very disappointing. When we placed our order, the owner personally told us the wait would only be about 5 minutes. Instead, we ended up waiting over an hour for just two dishes that cost $108, which already felt extremely overpriced for the experience we received. If the kitchen was backed up, I would have appreciated honest communication upfront rather than unrealistic wait times. To make matters worse, there were gnats flying around and getting on the food while we waited and ate, which was very unsanitary and unacceptable. Our food was also given to the wrong table, and we actually had to tell the other party that the order belonged to us because staff had mixed it up. On top of that, the waitress accidentally added an extra noodle dish to our order and then attempted to charge us for the mistake instead of taking accountability. Mistakes can happen, but the lack of organization, cleanliness, transparency, and customer service made the experience frustrating from start to finish. I was really hoping for a much better experience based on all the positive reviews I had heard. read more

Hanami Teppanyaki Grill - Restaurant Name - Teppanyaki Near Me - Norwalk, California

The food had really good taste just seemed like the protein portions were small for the lunch specials. They do stuff the rice and noddles in the bowls. Service was friendly, we ordered online and picked up. Ambiance seemed family friendly inside. A lot of parking and easy to spot. read more

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Food was excellent!! I had shrimp and upgraded my rice to chicken fried rice. The shrimp was firm, plump and juicy. Not fishy tasting at all! It was very fresh! The chicken fried rice tasted almost exactly like Benihana. My only complaint is that they didn't have the mustard sauce, like Benihana. I really missed that!! Mustard sauce is my favorite and I hope one day they can make that sauce! Overall, I really enjoyed my food! read more

Hanami Teppanyaki Grill - HIBACHI SHRIMP PLATE - Teppanyaki Near Me - Norwalk, California

Hidden Gem! High quality food, very flavorful good food. I suggest coming here for lunch for their lunch special! My favorite was Shrimp, Beef, chicken over fried rice! Large portions and includes their choice of sauces. I love the ginger sauce and spicy chili oil. They are not cheap but worth the cost for high quality soft flavorful entrees. I will definitely come back fir more read more

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The food is absolutely divine!!! I got the Surf and Turf and the filet mignon was perfectly cooked and tender, the shrimp was flavorful, and the rice was heavenly. The vegetables were also cooked to perfection, not crunchy nor soft. I asked the staff for sauce recommendations and they suggested the Yum Yum and Diablo. Both are great, but I'm leaning more towards the Diablo sauce, it's delicious with just the right amount of spice. The portions are huge. I was only able to eat half for lunch so the other half will be dinner and I'm looking forward to it. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and comfortable with plenty of parking. 10/10, I highly recommend this place.​​​​​​​​​ As many others have mentioned in the reviews, the food can take some time so it would be best to place your order before heading over. read more

Hanami Teppanyaki Grill - FILET MIGNON & SHRIMP - Teppanyaki Near Me - Norwalk, California

Advice: Call ahead and order at least 1 hour ahead for pick up. If you come in person you will wait long. It was super busy when I visited. I was told that the wait was 1.5 hours after ordering with the cashier. She takes down your phone number and will call you when it's ready. The order took 55 mins. When we picked up the order at 8pm, the staff started telling people the wait will now be 2 hours. The steak was over cooked but the shrimp and rice tasted good. The upgraded chicken rice tasted good with the garlic butter. The Staff were nice and they're working hard to keep up with demand. read more

Went here at 2pm on a Sunday afternoon There was about a 45-1hr wait for the food to come out Seating is tiny, maybe about 5 tables Parking is ample We paid $49 for the Trio: NY steak, shrimp and chicken and substituted white rice for fried rice. You get two sauces. We got Yum Yum and garlic butter. Garlic butter was hard like and not really sauce consistency like. We wish we had more sauces for the Trio We were told the portions were huge with leftovers. I shared this plate with another person We ate it all except for the rice. They give tons of rice. I wish they gave more protein The chicken was dry but the NY steak was amazing and shrimp was good For $42 for the Trio we wish they were more generous with the protein Workers were very nice. No restrooms so I had to go to Starbucks across the parking lot read more

Hanami Teppanyaki Grill - Trio NEW YORK STEAK & CHICKEN and shrimp - Teppanyaki Near Me - Norwalk, California

You know its really good when you got hungry and you remember the place and say oyeah this place need a 5 star review! This is my friend favorite spot we order take out when i visited him the food smell so good we took lots of bite before we got home :) flavor is perfect meat os very tender you can taste the quality rice is so good it ruin my diet haha Highly recommend this place read more

Food was fresh and delicious! The service was top tier, gentleman that helped us was attentive and ensured our order was correct. The restaurant itself was clean and neat, definitely would come back! read more

Hanami Teppanyaki Grill - Lunch special half NEW YORK STEAK & CHICKEN - Teppanyaki Near Me - Norwalk, California

We asked for Food to be cooked medium but was burnt beyond all recognition almost. Asked for veggies to be cooked well-done but were served undercooked instead. The establishment charges extra for tiny dollops of garlic butter as well with their other sauces. Sadly, I hate to think this place screws up on customers orders whenever they don't agree with the suggestive gratuity when ordering on online platforms, but are all customers required to do suggestive gratuity for takeout orders now?! read more

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I've been here multiple times, and they seem to be really popular now. I always order their New York, Chicken and Shrimp Trio with fried rice and a side of yum yum and Diablo sauce. The ambiance is always busy, so make sure to call ahead to place your order. Customer service is consistently great, and the food is always fresh and delicious. read more

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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWifxlTDoEB/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== I'm a big fan of hibachi/teppanyaki, so after seeing Hanami Teppanyaki Grill pop up on my feed a few times, we finally decided to make the drive out to Norwalk to try it. We ordered two combos: filet mignon with salmon, and New York steak with chicken. We also added their fried rice (which we heard is cooked with garlic butter) and a side of garlic noodles. Overall, the portions were generous and definitely filling. The highlight for me was actually the vegetables--they were super buttery, cooked perfectly, and full of flavor. Surprisingly, I enjoyed them more than the fried rice, which was just okay in my opinion. Between the filet mignon and New York steak, I would recommend saving your money and going with the New York steak. It was just as tender, a bit more flavorful, and had a better texture overall. The chicken was slightly on the dry side. The sauces were a standout--especially the "yummy yummy" sauce. That alone would make me come back! The garlic noodles were also a hit, especially with my 2-year-old who couldn't get enough of them. Our total came out to around $100 for the two combos and noodles, which is comparable to Benihana pricing, but the portion sizes here are quite large. Overall, a solid spot with great portions and standout sauces. Next time, I'd skip the filet and chicken and try the New York steak again, along with the shrimp or scallops. read more

Amazing food, great sauces. Veggies are amazing. The steak is actually MEDIUM RARE! You don't ask for medium rare and get a piece of leather to eat. Place is very pricey but the portions are huge and you'll likely go home with leftovers. No fountain drinks that I'm aware of. Highly recommend. read more

Hands down great quality. Flavors we spot on with all teppanyaki places we frequent. Only low point was the 1.5 hour wait for the food and the $400 my wife spent at TJ maxx while we were waiting. I will be back but may order online so we don't have to wait. Portions were huge!!! read more

First time in this place, food was Excellent, we order few combinations, like lobster and scallops, lobster and shrimp, I ordered calamari steak with shrimp, all the dishes was delicious, fresh made , big portions. Service was super friendly, and attentive . We really enjoyed and will be back. read more

Hanami Teppanyaki Grill - Shrimp and calamari steak combo - Teppanyaki Near Me - Norwalk, California

The cashier/cooker was not friendly she was on the phone while taking my order. She was not understanding our order kept repeating the wrong order read more

With this economy and high prices, it is nice to know that there are still restaurants that charge decent prices. It is definitely worth the drive. It is way better than Benihana. Serving size is awesome. If you don't want to wait, order ahead. We should support small businesses. read more

The food is absolutely DELICIOUS! Quality is similar to the best teppanyaki sit down server restaurant. Food taste & quality 5stars .Although pricey for a "take out " restaurant, $44 for a combo filet mignon & shrimp w/chix fried rice & veges , there was enough for two people ( so not so pricey ) However, somehow they need to figure out the wait issues ( I waited 40 mins at 11:45 am on a weekday and watched 3 groups of customers , on their lunch break, walk out when they were told it would take 30 mins) . It appeared there was one cook over a small grill in the back . They appear to be successful enough to hire a kitchen planner to design a more efficient workspace. YOU ARE LOSING SO MUCH BUSINESS. I don't think I will return as that is too much effort to plan ordering food . Don't ignore all the yelp comments to order ahead ; it's no joke ITS A MUST ORDER AHEAD. read more

Came in today to try one of their combos. I have the New York State and shrimp combo with fried rice. It was good. I enjoyed it. I was greeted by a friendly server at the counter even though restaurant was completely packed probably a bigger day than they were expecting this place is very popular at this time server took my order told me that it would be an hour and a half if that's OK I had to come back. Everything I had was very good. I would definitely come back. I would recommend maybe give them a few weeks to figure things out by adjusting their staff so that they could serve in a more timely manner and everything is made fresh to order so that takes time all in all happy I visited. they have a small eating area maybe 10 tables so you can eat there if you'd like. I would like to add the food was very good and a generous portion that matched the price in my opinion. read more

Hanami Teppanyaki Grill - Combo NY Steak & Shrimp Fried Rice Combo Garilc butter ,yum yum & ginger sauce to go with 3/27/26 - Teppanyaki Near Me - Norwalk, California

Saw this teppanyaki grill on TikTok and decided to give it a try today. We ordered the combination platter with New York steak and chicken with garlic noodles, plus salmon and shrimp. The food was delicious--well-seasoned proteins and generous portions. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but the quality makes up for it. Service was friendly and attentive. They don't offer refillable fountain drinks and there's no restroom, but the place is clean, organized, and cozy. Definitely planning to come back to try other dishes, especially during their lunch specials. read more

Hanami Teppanyaki Grill - Teppanyaki Near Me - Norwalk, California

Arrived at 7:45. The kind lady behind the counter told us it would be approximately 1 1/2 hours for our food and offered to call when ready. Many ahead of us turned away. We decided to order and wait in the car for the phone call. Took just over one hour. We ate inside. The filet mignon, medium rare, melted in my mouth. Do not think it would have been good if it was takeout and reheated. The dining area is small and clean. BTW my wife saw this hyped up on social media. This may have contributed to the long wait time. We like to support small businesses. read more

2 hours wait for food! It was good but forgettable. No place to sit. No place to wait. Had to take to home or eat in the car. I came from 30 min away so by the time I got home it was cold and steak had cooked more. You have to have the sauces cause nothing has flavor. You get about a tablespoon of sauce and then need to pay for extra sauces. The sauces are delicious and it's what makes the food good. We drove all that way we waited. Tried it. But probably wouldn't go back again. read more

Wow.... It's worth a wait Clean place Food are amazing The steak with garlic batter It's just perfect read more

TERRIBLE SERVICE!!! Arrived 2:25pm for a lunch special that's offered until 3:00pm As we walk in traveling from Los Angeles we are told with 5 other newly arrive and majorly Disappointed guests, that they are closed. When asked about the time, they said it would take 1.5hrs for a take out order! With gas prices the way they are, the ownership of this unorganized establishment should consider people have a choice. We will exercise our choice and NOT GO BACK AGAIN. It's a hit and miss. I'd rather pay for guaranteed good food and service! Go at your own risk!!! read more

Price: this is NOT Benihanas, so please, don't charge in the same bracket. Stop taking phone orders and take care of the customers that come in person and waste an hour waiting for their food. read more

The restaurant is clean and welcoming. The service is very good. They want to make sure you are happy and have everything you need. Once your food is served they let you be so that you can enjoy your meal. The food was delicious. The fried rice is really tasty and almost addicting, the steak was cooked to perfection. The garlic butter and ginger sauce was an excellent addition. If I lived closer to the location I would visit more often but even though it is about a 40 minute drive and I would return. read more

2nd time now- delicious as ever! If you haven't been go! If you've been, but it's been a while ago again! So good! Call in advance so the weight is less read more

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Unlike Benihana, Hanami does not provide table cooking. However, their food tasted very close to Benihana's. The portions are large and food is tasty, not a bad substitute for Benihana. read more

We drove over an hour to eat here, before 8pm 5 tables empty about 10 guest eating. They turned us and 3 other families away while the door is open and sign reads open. Was told to go orders are over 2 hours and they aren't serving us. What the heck is that about. read more

The food was fresh, flavorful, Service was friendly and fast. Definitely a place I would recommend to friends." read more

Hanami Teppanyaki Grill - Teppanyaki Near Me - Norwalk, California

10 outta 10 Great tasting food Well served portions Even the sauces were on point. I've already recommended it to a few people and definitely gonna go back. read more

We drove all the way from Irvine to try this out since all the hype was on TikTok. The prices are awesome. There is an hour and a half to two hour wait we luckily we're smart enough to order our food over the phone by the time we got here, it was ready to go places small but the food is amazing and let's try read more

In truth very disappointing. I ordered the steak, chicken and shrimp plate. It was pricey at just over $50 bucks which I don't mind if the food is good. Everything looked great until I actually tried it. The chicken was dry and tasteless, the steak was somewhat juicy but lacked flavor. The shrimp was just okay. Even the rice was bland. Frankly I stopped eating half way through and threw the rest away. The best part were the vegetables which I goggled up. What went wrong? I would not go back in all honesty. read more

Went to this Joint yesterday 4/1 my 1st time here and Last Time. I was excited 2 try their food especially since they mentioned in FACE BOOK that its better than Bennihanna's I love Bennihanna food. And they never acknowledged me and rhere was a couple waiting longer than me in line they never paid attention 2 then, once they asked me how can I help u I said I would like 2 try your food. The man told me its a 2 hour wait for your food to come out. I said we'll Good Bye - DONT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND YOU HAVE 2 WAIT SO LONG FOR YOUR FOOD! NEVER GOING 3 THIS PLACE AGAIN read more

We went on Saturday at 6 pm. This is really a fast food place. Fried was good not great. Canned soda and water. No ice no cups. Ten tables inside. Plan ahead. Call in your order. It took an hour to get our food. read more

Finally tried & it was good but the owner lady is why I'm giving 4/5. She was very welcoming when I told her how far I came to try. Be prepared to wait for your food for 30 min plus bc it's made to order. read more

I've had three recent interactions with Hamani within the past month, and unfortunately the wait‑time issues have been consistent enough to reflect in my rating. Visit #1: I attempted to place a phone order at 6pm and was told the earliest pickup time would be 8:30pm -- a 2.5‑hour wait. I declined. Visit #2: I placed a daytime phone order on a Thursday and was quoted a 1‑hour wait. When I arrived, the food still wasn't ready and I waited an additional 10 minutes. Not ideal, but manageable. Visit #3: Another daytime Thursday phone order, quoted a 70 minute wait with a 12:30pm pickup. I arrived at 12:35pm and was told my order was "coming right up." I waited another 30 minutes. During the time of my in restaurant wait, three walk‑in customers ordered at the counter, received their food, and left before my pre‑ordered meal was ready. I get your business has dramatically grown causing complete overwhelm. I understand that the food is made to order -- I've been to many teppan restaurants -- but even with the full cooking show, never has a chef cooked 1.5 hours for a single table setting. There seems to be a disconnect around business‑practice: walk‑ins are being prioritized over customers who have already waited an hour for a phone or online order. From a customer‑service standpoint, once a pre‑order is past its pickup time, my thought pre-orders should take priority over walk ins? On my last visit that was not the case. The food itself is delicious, and that's the only reason this isn't a lower rating. But the long, unreliable wait times and lack of awareness around basic customer service principles make it very unlikely I'll return. I deducted two stars for the repeated delays and lack of awareness around basic customer service principles. read more

03/28/26: Don't buy the hype on social media. There's an 1.5 hour wait for ok food. For the process you may as well just go to Benihana. At least there you get some entertainment. For those who want to dine in, there are 6 tables with 4 chars; 3 tables with 2 chairs. So if you want to spend 2 hours waiting for your food this is your spot read more