I hired Chef Jazzii to provide her services while we were hosting a party out of town in Temecula…read more We had 18 guests. She communicated readily prior to our event, via text/calls/email. She arrived promptly the evening of our event and was readily prepared. She and her assistant were very friendly and efficient while navigating through a property even we weren't familiar with (the rental home). I was impressed with her bubbly and positive attitude. It was quite cold that evening -- in the low 40s -- but she put on an incredible show for us. Highly entertaining with her sense of humor, ability to get our guests involved, and her impressive skills at the Teppanyaki grill. And the food tasted great! Chef Jazzii and her assistant also cleaned up and were very considerate of the property. We'd hire her again!

Chef Jazzi and her staff did an absolutely AMAZING job for my small wedding reception over the…read moreweekend. Throughout the planning process, she was super communicative and receptive, and really worked hard to make sure she understood exactly what I was looking for in terms of decorations. The set up turned out absolutely beautiful. The food was delicious. Her various activities were an absolute blast! Her staff was totally on top of things, and everyone loved them. My guests said it was the best wedding reception they had ever been to, and those that Hudson Teppanyaki shows before said this one blew the others out of the water!! We loved her so much we even had her join us in the group photo. On top of it all, her prices are super reasonable!! I can't recommend Chef Jazzi highly enough!!!!

(more like 3.8 stars)…read more very fun place for a special occasion! get a performance and solid food. I always love the fried rice at teppanyaki places and we got to try their noodles (a new dish they are trying out). The shrimp and chicken were a little overcooked but flavorful. I also loved the veggies. Our waitress was nice but got a lot of our drinks wrong. Loved our chef though! He said he has been here since 2007, he put on a fun show for us. Overall a great place for a special occasion and fun for a bigger group.

We have been loyal, regular customers at Shogun for about 10 years, which makes writing this review…read moreespecially disappointing. When we first started coming, the manager was wonderful. He always greeted us and made a point of checking in on the tables throughout the restaurant. He genuinely seemed to care about the customers and their experience. We noticed he was no longer there during our last few visits and found out he had moved to another location. We were bummed, but we continued coming because Shogun had been a family favorite for years. Unfortunately, our last two visits have completely changed how we feel about this restaurant. We came the first week of June to celebrate my son's graduation. We brought our two kids, along with our nieces and nephews, several of whom had never been before. We had talked up the experience so much, and the kids were incredibly excited. Instead, the music at our table did not work, and our chef did absolutely nothing besides stand there and cook. No interaction, no entertainment, nothing that makes a teppanyaki dinner feel special. I mentioned to management how disappointing it was, especially since we were there celebrating with five kids. I was told it was because the music was not working. What was frustrating was that they apparently already knew the music at that table was not working and still seated us there. We decided to give Shogun another chance this week for my son's 10th birthday. This time, we specifically asked to be seated where the music worked because we wanted to celebrate him and avoid what happened during our last visit. We were seated, served our soups, salads, and drinks, and then discovered the music at that table did not work either. We had to move to another table with all of our food and drinks. Then the chef arrived and, what do you know, the music stopped working again. We listened to the same 20-second portion of a techno song on repeat for the entire dinner. But the music was not the real problem. We realized it was the same chef we had during our graduation dinner, and unfortunately, I now believe this is simply how he does it. Music or no music, there was almost no effort to make the experience fun or engaging. He did not even do the simple things the kids look forward to, like the heart-shaped rice or the onion train. Meanwhile, the chef at the table next to us was still entertaining and engaging with his guests even without music. The difference was impossible not to notice. We had made it very clear that we were celebrating our son's 10th birthday. We waited after dinner for someone to sing to him, but nothing happened. We had already paid and were just sitting there waiting. My son was getting so tired he was starting to fall asleep at the table. Eventually, I had to get up and find someone to ask if they were going to sing to him. The service was also disappointing. Our server barely came by, and our drinks sat empty for a long time. We did not get refills until after the chef had already finished and left. We did not complain that night because it was our son's birthday, and we did not want to spend his celebration arguing or becoming even more frustrated. But after reading other recent reviews, it seems we are not the only longtime customers who feel Shogun is not what it once was. Ironically, before our graduation dinner in June, a friend told us he had recently gone and had an awful experience with his chef. He encouraged us not to go. We assumed he had just had bad luck, and because our son wanted to celebrate his graduation at Shogun, we went anyway. Unfortunately, we should have listened. The next time our kids ask for teppanyaki, we plan to give Benihana a try. I truly hope we have a better experience there. I would not recommend coming to this Shogun for a birthday, graduation, or special celebration right now. After two disappointing celebrations in a row, we left feeling frustrated instead of happy. I do want to mention that Shogun has one server who is absolutely amazing. If you are a regular, you probably know exactly who she is and how wonderful she is. Unfortunately, we did not have her during either of our last two visits. At this point, she would be the only reason we would consider returning, and only if we could be guaranteed a table in her section. After 10 years of being loyal customers, it is genuinely sad to feel this way about a place our family once loved.

Delicious!!! This review is for the food only as we came here for an event. Everything was…read moredelicious. We started with pea soup and then went straight into entrées. We got to choose our protein that was paired with fried rice and vegetables. I got scallops and pork belly, which was surprisingly the best choice for me. I also tried the steak and lobster, which was also very tasty as well. My friend got medium rare steak and it was butter. Perfectly cooked. The pork belly (also like butter) paired so well with the scallops. The vegetables and the green sauce was really yummy as well and so was the fried rice.

We splurged on Mission Kai for a special occasion, ordered several premium upgrades, and spent over…read more$700 for two adults and two children. Unfortunately, no part of the meal felt worthy of a special occasion, other than the 5 mins of magic & the presentation but that's it. Food was 3/10 Sadly, as foodies the meal did not justify the experience . Nearly every dish was overly salty, the medium steaks was overcooked, and the lobster was so chewy that three of the four lobster tails were left untouched. Horrifically the tried to serve us the wrong steak thinking we didn't know what filet looks like? Service 2/10 The service was disappointing. Our server seemed overwhelmed and even commented that we were asking too many questions, making us feel like an inconvenience. Was hard to find to her refills & I had to flag her down to bring and also pay our check. Dishonesty What concerned us most was being served the wrong cut of meat after paying extra for the filet and lobster upgrade. The chef was cooking us served skirt steak instead of filet. When I questioned it, the chef didn't apologize Instead, he told us he had "done us a favor" by giving us a bigger cut of meat" with attitude! substituting a different, less expensive cut without discussing it with us--after we had ordered an upgrade--was unacceptable. Even more disappointing, no manager ever came to our table to address the situation. My son also specifically requested plain fried rice with no vegetables, yet the chef cooked jf with vegetables. When he brought it to their attention, we were essentially told it had already been made and too bad he had to way which he didn't Overall 2/10 For a restaurant at this price point, we expected exceptional food, service, and attention to detail. Instead, we left disappointed, with our kids still hungry, and wishing we had celebrated at Yamato instead.

Great portions at an even better price!…read more Located in a small shopping center with plenty of parking (always a plus in LA). Paid around $11-$13 per plate which is great considering Teppanyaki is usually $18+ anywhere else. The gentleman who I'm assuming was the owner was very nice and attentive. Food had great taste and was made to order!

My job catered this spot for 4/20. Lemme tell yall this hit the spot! Hibachi on a budget! Good…read moreportions. Only thing I ain't like was I don't think they used steak I'm not too sure. Still pretty good tho. Just buy your own yum yum sauce & you gucci. (They provide siracha & soy sauce)

this was my first ever experience at hibachi and it was amazing. the staff were really friendly and…read morethe area was very clean! definitely a place i will continue to recommend

First time at Habachihana Grill and we were very impressed! The New York steak bowl and chicken…read morebowl were both phenomenal. The sauces are also delicious and add an extra touch of flavor, though the food is great on its own. Lizette at the register was super friendly and welcoming, and the seating area has a really nice vibe. Great food, great service, and a great overall experience. Highly recommend--we'll definitely be back!

Food was great, Tasted like Benihanas! Service was friendly. The food does take a bit to come out…read moreand 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!

This place is quite small but it can hold a group of 6,7 people if it is not busy…read more 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!

If you're curious about Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, Chinchikurin is a great place to try it. The…read moreingredients are layered rather than mixed, creating a satisfying combination of cabbage, noodles, egg, and toppings in every bite. We ordered the Original Takoyaki and the GOAM. The takoyaki was hot and creamy inside, while the GOAM had the simple yet satisfying taste of green onion and Japanese mayo Try to grab a table at the teppan grill. Everything is already cooked and made for you, but you get the experience of the grill keeping your okonomiyaki warm! A unique and flavorful meal that's worth checking out.

I shared the Goam and Corn Cheese Mayo Okonomiyakis with two other people and it was the perfect…read moreamount. We even had a little left over. Both of them were flavorful, and my favorite was the corn cheese mayo. We got seated right away and didn't wait very long for our food to come out. The restaurant is right in the Little Tokyo Plaza, which was super convenient.

Tony (owner) is there every day to ensure operation runs smoothly. And there seems to be quite a…read morebit of regulars because I noticed Tony would greets them by their name and open arm. The hostess is always welcoming while the wait staff is attentive. Expect a slight bit of wait if you don't have a reservation but it's well worth it. We usually ask for bar seating because we enjoy watching them grill. To start, we get the Ochazuke, check the chalkboard for any specials and order some sake/beer while we browse through the menu. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Food: - Yellowtail fish collar: special, surprising amount…read moreof fish on the small collar, good flavor - Yaki onigiri: best value! The house special one was tasty especially with the crunchy rice. The salmon onigiri needed more salmon - Stuffed shitake: great flavor and consistency wasn't too rubbery - Steak: decent - Meatballs: I expected more flavor, but good consistency - Shiso Chicken: my least favorite dish since it had the least flavor Ambiance: - Don't be deceived by its humble exterior, this place can get packed and is quite cozy inside - Make reservations! Even on a weeknight, the restaurant gets crowded - Staff were helpful and efficient - Street parking - You can see them grilling the food in the bar area - Overall great pricing for Izakaya