Delicious food, clean tables, floors, cheap prices, quick meal time. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Hibachi House - Hibachi Chicken & Steak - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Staff is always friendly and food is always hot! Very affordable and tasty! It's a homey little place. read more

Hibachi House - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

the food was nasty. they got my order and my friends order mixed up, and put my sushi in her box and then couldnt figure it out when we asked to split it up as these were two separate orders on two separate tickets. my friend kept asking for her miso soup and 3 people working couldn't get it together. they tried to give her a cold miso soup that was sitting on the counter before we walked in. we waited 25 minutes for togo food. i got the vegetable noodles and noodles were mushy with no flavor, cabbage was rotten. My friends shrimp wasn't cleaned or de veined. read more

Im not sure what has happened recently but this place has gone really down hill in terms of quality. I don't think I will be returning. I usually just placed to-go orders and waited about 30 minutes before I picked it up because it takes a very long time for service, which was acceptable for being the only reasonably priced asian place in a close proximity to my office. However, the last time I got sushi here the rolls were half made and the rice undercooked. The restaurant also has always had a strange smell which reminded me of urine. I rate it 2 stars only because of how good the food once was and how nice the staff are. read more

Food is always so good. I've been ordering here for over 4 years through college. We order tons after football and it's so quick! It's a 10/10 everytime. To-go orders are normally very quick! I highly recommend. read more

The food is awesome and a great price. It's my favorite meal to pick up and have a casual night! The food comes out pretty quickly and you can order online ahead of time. My favorite is the shrimp fried rice! read more

Well we were recommended this by a college student so shame on us. But - to start - No Ice and a Backed up Sewage Issue. The Meal 14$ for my order I got 5 pieces of overcooked shrimp, and maybe 5 oz of "steak" that was supposed to be rare and was cooked past well done. Rice and veggies were normal portions. Goyza was the only thing I'd come back for read more

Tempura in bento box is amazing and authentic, the dressing/sauce (soy-sauce type) is great. Unbelievable!

I love the idea of hibachi places that skip the theatrics and get straight to the food. This place was neat because you can see right into where the meals are cooked. I opted for chicken hibachi and kind of satisfied. The chicken was a little dry for my liking and their yum yum sauce was alright. The price is pretty decent for how much food you receive. The wait was pretty long but I visited around dinner time so it can get pretty busy. This place is a nifty little shop and if you decided to eat there, it might do you well to call in pretty early as it may take a while. read more

Food and portion size are great. You may be waiting a while for your food though if it is busy due to the lack of kitchen space.

Looking for some quick hibachi or sushi fix after class? This place might be the ticket. I went during a lunch rush, and got my food within 10min. I got the salmon bento and a spicy crab roll. The salmon was cooked SUPER well done, which I did not like, but the overall flavor was good. The spring roll was mushy on the inside, and that wasn't pleasant but the bento box fills you up. The spicy crab roll is good, with mild heat to me. It has the crunchy bits in it though, which I don't like much. Overall, I would come back, but I would try some different rolls and maybe a shrimp bowl or bento. This meal cost 15$ which is on the pricier side for an express style type of hibachi. read more

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Hibachi House was such a staple when I was in school. I've since moved away from Columbia but stopped here on a visit back. Oh, how I've missed it! You get so much food for under $10, it's insane! I always get the steak hibachi since it is cooked to order and I like it rare. You'll want to order an extra white sauce, thank me later. When I was in school, sometimes it was a long wait. This time it wasn't (on a Friday night), but that might have been since it was break. If you're looking for cheap, no-fuss, comfort food, this is your place! read more

Hibachi House - Hibachi Steak - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The food is pretty good, but it's hard to mess up Hibachi. I asked for rare steak but it came medium, and I paid for extra white sauce but it only came with one. Service was terrible. The staff was sitting at a table and loudly chatting, even when they saw me come in. Someone didn't come to the register until I went and waited in front of it. After I ordered, they sat back down and continued chatting noisily. Service was so bad but the food is worth it. read more

Hibachi House - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Food was good but customer service was terrible. Got our order wrong and charged us $15 for food we didn't eat and said we had to come in and bring the food we were wrongly charged for to possibly get our money back. Said thank you on the phone even after I didn't have to, as I was spoke to rudely, and the man just hung up on me. Also put a request on my order and said no vegetables and received them. read more

This is my to-go take out place as a college student! Great prices and always fast, friendly service!

Convenient location in the heart of Downtown Columbia. Good walk for me. I had the scallops, shrimp and fried rice. It was a great late lunch for me as the entree was delicious. Speed of service was okay . . . but then you can't rush art. Thanks as I'll see you again soon. read more

This place is DOPE. I wouldn't recommend the sushi and the Miso Soup could certainly be better but the Hibachi is on point. Pretty much the only place like this with the filet choice in steaks. We order the Filet medium rare (always cooked perfectly), the jumbo shrimp plate, and a side order of chicken. All mixed together its a killer meal to split on a lazy afternoon. To add, the prices will not break the bank like one of those big sit down table places -although i guess there you're paying for the show. Either way this place is worth. it. read more

Cheap quick and pretty good food. Not much to ask for really. A college staple for kids who want a little hibachi without dipping too hard into the wallet! read more

I ordered a delivery meal from here and was less than impressed. The "fried rice" came out and was basically just white rice with soy sauce .Additionally, our order was missing multiple items and we were still charged for them read more

It's not bad for a quick pick up and go, but the food isn't amazing. The steak was pretty decent but the rice wasn't great.

chicken was dry the shrimp was over cooked, the customer service was awful!!!! Our comp. ordered $80 worth of food. No utensils, no soy sauce, there was teriyaki sauce all over the outside of the plates. This place was a mess with dry food. when i called to explain my concerns the lady on the phone said im sorry, but was not willing to fix anything nor discount anything. I will NEVER go back and im highly voicing my frustration. read more

Sign on the door says they open at 12. Waited at the door until 12:10 and was ignored by management. We knocked and she finally looked up and continued to ignore us. Unprofessional. read more

Very poor service. Not steady operating hours. They will post a paper sign on the door saying "closing at 7" when they normally do not close until much later. They have terrible work ethic. I will not go back to this establishment. read more

I really like this place and visit here often. You have to be prepared for a bit of a wait, but the food is always very good and they give you a good portion size for what you pay. I regularly get the chicken and shrimp hibachi and a drink for about $11.00 and can split it between two meals most days. the food is almost always cooked just right -- sometimes the shrimp is a little on the well done side. The cooks are always really friendly to me and have been able to meet any special requests. I've seen a few complaints in early reviews about paying for extra white sauce, but i've never been to a place that was for takeout that didn't charge you extra. It's only $0.25. Totally worth it. The place itself is small with a few tables, nothing fancy. I wouldn't go on an anniversary date here or anything, but it's comfortable and clean with clean restrooms. read more

So this place is soooo good! But you have to go in with the expectation that it is a to go Hibachi house and not a really nice place. For what it is, and what it claims to be it is really really good. The prices are fair for what you get and in general it is really fast for it being cook to order. The only downside is that you have to pay for extra white sauce, which is a bummer because I love that stuff and will eat 2 cups minimum. All in all check it out but come with the expectation for what it is and you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Hibachi House - menus on the wall - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Really poor customer service, extremely long wait for food, they open when they feel like it and not what it says on the door, food is constantly overcooked. If you want good hibachi PLEASE go to Miyabi Jr in Lexington or anywhere else. read more

Great service and delicious food. We came in around closing time and they were still very accommodating. The service was polite and fast. We got our food quickly and it was still very hot and fresh. Nice intimate atmosphere without being stuffy. We will definitely come back again! read more

Hibachi House - Hibachi vegetables with steamed rice - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

My friends and I love hibachi house. The hibachi is good and cheap. The yum yum sauce is on point. I have never tried the other items on the menu really but i've heard mixed reviews from friends. Most of the staff is friendly. read more

I watched the cashier take my card, touch the public pens that customers use to sign for credit card transactions, then go drop my spring rolls WITHOUT washing her hands or even using hand sanitizer!!!! THEN she went to scoop chicken onto the grill with those same unwashed hands!!!! That's when the cook came from the back and took over. No, he didn't wash his hands either! She STILL didn't wash her hands but wiped her hands on a cloth they were using to clean the counter and cooking area with before going back to taking more orders. The cook used the chicken scooping spoon that she used to drop more chicken on the grill and then proceeds to cook food. He also touched the vegetables with his BARE hands without ever washing his hands as the water at the sink WITH soap was running yet never used it to wash his hands. Even when he went to the back for whatever reason as he was cooking, he NEVER washed his hands or dried them cause his hands were wet when he came from the back!!!!! Food looks good but I'm turned off because of this. They have an A on the door however this was TOTALLY unsanitary. FYI: I made this review while waiting for my food cause I watched it all thru the glass. Not trying to sound super clean because the inside is very clean however this turned me off! Idk if I'll come back after this. read more

Hibachi House - a woman cooking in a kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

2 stars because I want to be reasonable. I reserve the 1 star rating for places that should be burned to the ground. This place should simply be shut down or get a visit from Chef Ramsey. It's hibachi. Hard to screw that up. No points for having food that's not terrible. Sorry. But I'll give no credit for meeting the minimum requirement of having food that I don't immediately toss in the trash. I waited 40 minutes for a styrofoam plate full of rice, chicken, and vegetables. The girl that brought it to the table basically snuck up behind me, tossed it onto the table, and then ran away - no interaction beyond that. And who could blame her? She probably gets cursed out 10 times a day. Total waste of time and $10. Never again. read more

This should be only 1 star, but I am giving it two stars because the food tasted decently. We arrived and the wait for our food was over an hour and 15 minutes, but this is a place that is anticipated to be quick as you order at the counter and they bring it out to you shortly after. This was NOT the case at this establishment. Incredibly slow service, the staff was unfriendly and they didn't even apologize for the incredibly long and inconvenient wait time. I had heard good things, but I was greatly disappointed by this place and do not think I will be going back. Stay away. The shrimp and steak hibachi dinner entree came with 4 pieces of tiny shrimp and underwhelming steak. The only thing that saved face for this establishment was the tasty combo of white sauce and rice. All in all, not a good experience and you should seek other options. read more

Doesn't look like much of a place but the prices are great for the quality of the food. It is super affordable and the quality of the food is always reliable with enough options on the menu for hibachi and sushi. read more

I am not sure what everyone else ate that I must have missed to give this place three stars. I one time had scallops from there they were still frozen I should've known better than to eat such a meal at such a horrible disgusting location. The steak is never good I don't know how you mess up food like this. Why is the steak so tough? Why is the cut so thick? All questions that are never answered when you're eating soggy rice. read more

They charge for extra sauce when most places gives it for free. Their chicken is pounded into a flat sheet and has a lot of added starch that makes it taste gummy. The shrimps are also very tiny. The sushi rice has no flavor and is oddly warm. I would spend the same amount of money on a higher quality hibachi place. read more

The service is good, the food is good and the restaurant is clean. I recommend ordering ahead of you are looking to take out as the wait time in the evening is a little long. read more

Loved this place! Ordered at the counter and our food was brought to the table by a server. The bathroom was very nice and clean (always a good sign.) The food is prepared in view of the customers and is hot and fresh. I had the Terriyaki chicken with brown rice, veggies and a bowl of Miso soup. Very generous portions. The atmosphere is casual but chic. Great place for good food when you just have time for a quick lunch. Prices were very reasonable for city food. read more

Hibachi House - Terriyaki chicken with veggies. Fresh! - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

To be fair, the food is ok. It's not what it use to be but not awful. Rice was really good and they use to give you plenty of veggies. Past is the past, what's it like now. Almost no veggies, wait is ALWAYS LONG even with very few people waiting, staff is not friendly now and they do not clean up the seating area. I've been waiting for my food for over 40 minutes and it's just chicken. Unfortunately it's the norm. Due to the lack of options and unless you want to live on subs or have plenty of time for lunch it's ok. Every time I come in I'm like why am I here... read more

Would have gotten 5 stars if I could have subbed the sushi roll in the Bento Box. Besides that, it is a nice place with good food and friendly staff. Also very clean and bright. read more

Hibachi House - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I had an absolutely terrible experience at Hibachi House tonight. My food took an hour or longer to prepare. Won't be returning for a while. read more

Simple quaint little place with good food. The service and staff was okay too. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the food being served on styrofoam plates while dining in and the extra charge for yum yum sauce. read more