I gave this rating because of the food. I placed my order online and would think there would be no problems when getting it. My order was wrong though the receipt clearly stated how I ordered. I got the Teriyaki chicken and steak. Though the chicken and steak were cooked surprisingly well the food was absolutely tasteless. There was no sauce on the chicken or steak and the rice just tasted like regular boiled rice. I wanted to try something new since my regular spot closed down but unfortunately I'm disappointed & feel like I've wasted my money now. read more

Hanaya Garden - Teriyaki steak & chicken - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The amount of food versus price is not toogreat ! This small bowl was little over 9 bucks ! If i knew that before ordering , wouldn't have paid. Food could be seasoned better and rice was greasy but chicken was juicy. The host was very nice & decor was cute ! There are other spots in the area that give you more food for the same price . read more

Hanaya Garden - chicken and rice in a container - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

One of my favorite go to hibachi restaurants in Charlotte. Food is always fresh and seasoned just right the portion size is cool for the price as well !! I always get great service when I go here!! Restaurant is always clean. Fish tank just needs cleaning other than that no complaints from me!! read more

I come here frequently. This is my go-to spot for hibachi near me. Customer service is great and food always tastes good. They have good portion sizes too. read more

Hanaya Garden - Hibachi salmon and veggies - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We went to Hanaya Garden today for lunch. You walk in (past the jewelry, sword, and lucky bamboo sale displays?), order at the counter, and then pick up your entrees once their done. We tried the teriyaki chicken and hibachi shrimp. Both were made to order, flavorful, came with rice and veggies, and included a side of shrimp sauce for dipping. Although the entrees were $5.95 and $7.95 respectively, their drinks were cheap ($1.25 with refills) and you don't have to leave a tip because it's self-serve once you order and pick-up your meal. We sat by the makeshift waterfall (I guess that's where the "garden" comes in), watched a little of the news on their big screen TV, and wondered whether anyone ever bought any jewelry, swords, or lucky bamboo. You wouldn't know that it's a retail shop, too, until you walk in; there's nothing outside advertising it. Sure, it's not high-class Japanese food, but it was fresh made and was enjoyable for a quick lunch. read more

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The hostess is the sweetest spirit on the phone and in person, I love ordering take out from here. The portions are decent and they allow all veggie option with no additional charge! read more

Wouldn't do it again. Inside there is a lot going on a jewelry store, many phones ringing but no one answering, the food was not great it was mediocre at best. My steak was over cooked. The rice was hard. The yum yum sauce had a watery layer over it as if it were old. The vegetables were over cooked. read more

The plate i got was $18 chicken and steak combo and the plate was not worth that some of the worst steak i have had and the fried rice wasn't even that good would not recommend this spot:/ read more

As far as Japanese takeout, this place is about as good as it gets. I tried it last week when I was in the area and pleasantly surprised. The food tastes very authentic in my opinion. Service was probably slightly slower than it normally would be because I went right after they opened. It's rare is find a decent Japanese takeout place with good prices. This place is spot on. read more

Hanaya Garden - Even good as take out - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I have been looking for a hibachi takeout for a while and I came across this one. I honestly was disappointed my food had no flavor if it wasn't for the shrimp sauce I wouldn't have been able to eat it all. The customer service was decent but I would not return or recommend this restaurant. I do like the fact that they do not use MSGs in their food. read more

Not good. Stay out of this place.. cook not wearing hat gloves or apron. Dressed in street clothes. Being first time I didn't want to make a mistake so I asked for the recommendation from the store .. the lady recommended the salmon teriyaki .. disgusting!! Came in styrofoam box w cold rice and carrots. Salmon taste super fishy . Did they add pungent fish oil to it? Never ever ever again. I left a 20 percent tip at the register before I got the food. Just horrible. Stay away. read more

I've been to this place a couple of times for a quick and semi healthy dinner when I'm near campus. I always get the hibachi chicken. Which is just okay. Pros: They always give a good portion It's always hot and made to order The price isn't bad, though it's not great either The chicken is tender Cons: The sauces are lackluster and watery but necessary because... The food is grossly underseasoned The wait times are longer than most because of the amount of take out orders They have only one cook to fulfill hibachi orders The decor is hideous, dated and dusty. The rice isn't really fried on the cooktop with your order and maybe not at all because the texture is off though less noticeable when you add the sauce I think that Hanaya has potential. They just need to make some tweaks to improve the food and interior. Good in a pinch but not a destination. read more

I love the hibachi in this place! They know how to make a really good shrimp sauce. I can't do any of the other rice bowl places in town. This one has spoiled me. It's family owned and run. I've been going here for years, never disappointed and always greeted with a smile. There's even a gitchy jewelry counter that's fun to peruse while waiting. Sometimes I find a piece of bling that really brings me joy. The food and atmosphere is a perfect pair. read more

Wow! I did not expect to be this satisfied. The decoration at first and outside appearance had me questioning whether to eat here. Well I was wrong. Excellent Hibachi steak and chicken dish. The steak was seasoned quite well. The veggies and rice were great and I enjoyed eating inside. The staff was exceptionally friendly and they have wifi as well. Winwinwinwin. I really enjoyed my meal! read more

This place isn't so bad for quick cheap Asian food. Just atmosphere is weird so you definitely want stuff to go. And isn't the cleanest looking but as long as the foods good I guess. read more

This is not hibatchi. The rice is not "fried rice" the shrimp looks like scampi. The hibachi sauce they give you is shrimp sauce and the teriyaki sauce they give you is soy sauce mixed with a lil WD-40. I would not recommend this place. The prices are decent but the food is not. read more

This is the best quick hibachi in Charlotte hands down!! I haven't found another outside of the big chains like Nakato & Kabuto as good as them! I always try other hibachi and get so disappointed. Never again! read more

Best hibachi around. I prefer the chicken hibachi over everything else. And the shrimp sauce is magnificent.

Our Daughters took the Wife and Myself there for dinner, it was fun our Chef was good and entertained us while we waited on our food. The food was really good it was also our first time at this restaurant. We will be going back. read more

The food is pretty good but it's way overpriced. For me and my girlfriend I got the Bulkogi entree and she got the teriyaki steak entree and it was 26 dollars. Also they take quite a while to get the food out. read more

I wish they had half stars, I would give them 4.5. food was hot, fresh and delicious. Teriyaki chicken was tender, hot, juicy, and fantastic. good portion size, service was great too. They do a great job- please support them. I can't wait to go back. Great experience!! read more

I have never gone out of my way to write a review but this place SUCKS. BLAND rice, broccoli tastes like its from dollar general and the steak was the consistency of cardboard with absolutely no seasoning. One yum yum sauce will not even cover 2 bites of food and they charge for extra sauce. Absolutely no seasoning or flavor. and they had the audacity to charge me $20 for one meal that probably cost them $2 to make. Do. Not. Go. read more

I came here with my Grandma who lives in the University area because sadly there is no "express" Japanese places in South Charlotte. Having went to college with excellent Japanese I was very sad that I was unable to locate any near my house. When my Grandma suggested we go here I was more than willing to give this place a try and I am so glad that I did! Although for a restaurant the setup is a little odd with the "store" on the side, we were able to walk up to the counter an order right away. With 3 of us, 3 lunches and 1 drink came out to around $20. That cannot be beat anywhere. The food came out piping hot around 5 minutes later and was delish! The only thing I wish I had was more shrimp sauce, but the food was wonderful and when I go to visit Grandma I will suggest we go here. read more

This is a quick eat in hibachi or grab and go type of place. The food was good, but it definitely has a different ambiance in there. Yes, there is a jewelry counter inside! I didn't look at the jewelry, but it honestly weirded me out a bit that it even existed. Not something you see everyday in a restaurant, that is for sure! We both had the basic hibachi chicken with vegetables. It was good, and the portion size was also acceptable. The crowd is mixed because of adjacency to the college and people looking for a cheap bite to eat. It was ok but I won't go out of my way to go there again. read more

Honestly, food is fresh, fast and it tastes great! You can wait and watch the food be prepared. All ingredients are handled with care. Just be careful, they call Talapia, Snapper here :/ and they use spread or margerine to prepare the food. This was a little alarming because when I asked what type of oil do they use, the cashier said butter. Big Difference! Just so happened as I was watching the chef ran out and I saw him go for a pound of spread. Overall, the meal was expected. So glad to know more about their ingredients... this way I can gauge my intake. read more

Simple but clean Hibachi restaurant. Good for fast and take away meal. Served in a large plate at eally good prices. Well cooked rice and meat, the carrots taste really good but bit too sweet. Like the environment and the chairs but dunno why there's a jewelry stand inside. And all the containers and foxes are disposable no matter you eat at the restaurant or take away. read more

Hanaya Garden - Hibachi chicken&steak - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We walked in for take out. The person who took our order got it wrong, left out a meal. We waited 20 min for our first order, then, without eye contact, apology, or accountability for the mistake, she rang up the rest of the order, and placed the order at the back of the line (didn't even expedite it). By the time the order came up, our food was cold. Nevertheless, the worst part was the nonchalant attitude, no eye contact, no apology. I'm not remarking on the food, as this, alone put a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Today I picked up Gyoza and Teriyaki salmon. The Gyoza was generously fried, making for a tasty crunch and the sauce was the fish was amazing. The carrots were a little too sweet and the rice was a little bland. All and all I had a good meal read more

Hanaya Garden - Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The owner is very sweet and truly cares about her customers. The food options are also delicious and is of good quality. The hibachi salmon is my personal favorite dish. read more

Been eating here once a week for a few months now and haven't been disappointed. Don't let the jewelry counter fool you, it's good food. read more

Hanaya Garden - Tables by the jewelry shop. - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

When it comes to my hibachi, I am pretty picky. Ive gone to places that serve meat that tastes fake (if that makes sense) and other places that have made me feel sick. BUT NOT HANAYAS. I went during regular dinner hours and my food was made fresh. I ordered the hibachi steak and the steak was really good! Customer service was pretty good, not overly amazing, but not bad whatsoever! Overall I think ive found my hibachi place for this area! read more

Want simple, tasty hibachi? This place is a great place to go. They've got hibachi steak, chicken, scallop, shrimp...etc. They also have fried rice, kabobs, etc. I don't remember everything because they have a pretty good-sized menu. Might I add, I do know the owner and the family, and they are a GREAT bunch. :) Some of the jewelry on the side is handmade by the owner-wife. This place also has free wi-fi, but there's no sign advertising it, so nobody knows about it. But it's great for college students to go and grab a bite while studying! read more

The best Japanese food in Charlotte. I love it. Try the Shrimp and Snapper. It's great. Also the atmosphere is great and its family owned.

Had the Salmon And Steak Combination, salmon tasted like it was straight out of the freezer and the steak was dry and over cooked.

This is the best hibachi express type place I have found in Charlotte. The lady that owns it is super friendly and makes you feel very welcome. The food is very good too, especially the hibachi. Oh yeah and after you eat be sure to stop by the jewelry counter on your way out. read more

This place is horrible. It took a hour to get food and people with to go orders that had gotten here after me got their food 15 minutes before I did. I wouldn't recommend coming here at all. read more

Clean, pleasant environment, fresh food prepared before your eyes...perfectly seasoned, ambitious portion sizes, SUPERB customer service! The owner Yung is always very personable & welcomes you with a bright smile...I visit at least once a week and recommend the Galbi. read more

Food is decent for the price but I did see a few roaches crawling around, so will not be returning and do not recommend.

First time and not the last eating here. So good and very fresh, made to order. No MSG! I ordered for takeout and I swear, right after I finished...not only was I full but I wanted more. It's good until the last bite! Worth checking out if you like Hibachi. read more

I usually get the hibachi chicken and steak. It's really good and affordable. The lady at the register is always nice. I've eaten in like twice and called in for carry out 5+. No complaints with either experience. read more