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    Hibiki BBQ

    4.3 (785 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Fun Japan transportation theme!
    Landon G.

    Food: love that the meats are sliced thinly. Definitely more manageable for myself. Quality and taste were great! Service: no wait to be seated, staff were attentive and changed grill when needed. Super appreciate the service here! Ambiance: music was a bit loud for my liking. Had to scream across the table to talk. Haha but not a super big deal. Love love the theme of the restaurant. Very unique and fun to look at and take pictures with. Mainly the reason for my visit tonight after seeing it on IG. Would definitely recommend stopping in to try them out! :)

    Diana W.

    $49.99 Dinner AYCE (turned out to be $80 per person for a group of 10 with very light drinking). Meats were unexpectedly soft and better than expected. Salmon sashimi (large platter), hand rolls, meat slices, fried calamari, fried tofu were decent. Plenty of parking, just go underground. (We didn't need to go higher than their basic menu (premium) to enjoy the place). Meats are super thin so you'll have to be patient if you're focused on grilled vs fried or side items. The pumpkin and corn were sadly tasteless. Ice cream of 3 flavors given at the end. They allow you to bring a birthday cake. Seating in the back can fit a group of 10. But beware, it can get pretty hot. For an ayce, nothing was terrible. Meat slices were better than mediocre. Side dishes are decent, not overly sweet and decent texture. My biggest concern is sanitation. Touching meat plate with meat juices under and around it concerns me. Then figuring out where to place it's within an already crowed table is also concerning. Thank goodness I had a lot of sanitizer gel with me. Pro tip: Make sure you each have a tong. It's difficult to reach meats with the vent in the middle of the grill.

    takoyaki
    Keilab A.

    I came here for a late night celebratory dinner for a group of 7. We called in to make reservations and had no issues getting seated. The restaurant is so cool inside, resembling a subway station in Japan. Also, we ended up going at 9pm which is $29 AYCE special. This AYCE menu is more limited in terms of meats, but we thoroughly enjoyed the options. You place your order on an iPad and the food comes out quickly. My favorite cuts included the wagyu with miso and thin sliced wagyu. The wagyu rib cut took long to cook but was good too. As for the other non meat options, we got miso soup, kimchi, edamame, seaweed salad, takoyaki, fried tofu, fried chicken wings, and Wagyu fried rice. Miso soup was on the watery side, but everything else was very tasty and quality too. The workers were all friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this spot for a Japanese bbq!

    Queena T.

    Japan themed restaurant! It gave off such a cool atmosphere with the decor Food was pretty good and definitely enjoyed the meats. We came during an odd time so less staff or they were switching so it wasn't too crowded or noisy They were nice and enjoyed our meal bc we were looking for a place to eat Will be back!

    Tonkotsu ramen - very salty
    Lily W.

    Came here on a weekday for their late night happy hour which was only $29.99 per person. Since the price was pretty affordable I didn't really have a high expectation. You basically just order everything in the tablet they give you so there wasn't really any service provided. I thought there wasn't much good meat options and the meats were on the thicker side. I also didn't like how there were some skins left on some of the spicy radish and some were all peeled and the ramen and grilled sausages were really salty. The cheese curry rice was good but I felt like the portion was too big for AYCE. After eating that, you really don't have the room to try other dishes if your party is small. Their fried tofu and chicken were pretty good though. They were both fried perfectly and the chicken was very juicy. The vent is pretty low so it's kind of hard to see the person across from you so maybe this isn't the best place to catch up with a friend but it does do a good job from preventing you to smell like bbq. The decor here is very nice. I love the vibrant and bright colors.

    Daniel C.

    Overall a good experience at Hibiki BBQ. The parking lot has decent spots with more in the back and the restaurant is clean and decorated nicely. Server was very nice and helped us navigate through the menu with great recommendations. Went with the middle tier AYCE menu and everything came out very swiftly. The quality of meat is amazing and good flavors. I loved the option to choose different flavor salts to pair with the meats. As I tried everything, my favorite is the Wagyu short ribs.

    Alfred H.

    Good spot! Reasonable price! (Please stay that way! Haha!) They were out of an AYCE item or two because we went later in the evening, but the server was super nice and made up for it in good attitude and vibes. Food was tasty and had a good time eating her with some family members.

    Megan C.

    The atmosphere of this restaurant is so cool! The decor is Japanese transit themed! It definitely made eating here worth an experience. Our server was super nice. You order through iPads. We ended up getting the premium dinner, which is price currently at $49.99 but if you're a member, it's $39.99 By the way, it's AYCE (all you can eat). You can order up to eight items per round. Note: I am a rice paper girly, they do not have rice paper FYI But overall, the experience, the food, the vibe was great! Will definitely come here again!

    Agedashi tofu (originally 6 pc)
    LeeAnn K.

    Ambiance: one of my favorite store decor, bright lights and signs reminiscent of osaka and other parts of Japan Service: it was a Wednesday night so we got a lot of attention from the servers! Everyone here has such a great attitude. I had a stroller and they were accommodating and careful in working around the stroller Food: haven't had great quality bbq in a while with amazing appetizers and incredibly marbled beef. I love especially that the LA galbi is a thicker cut, and incredibly tender easy to eat off the bone. While the japanese bbq is on the pricier side (about $50/person with option to join membership), it is so worth it because they really do give you great quality.

    Jason Y.

    Came to Hibiki BBQ in San Gabriel and honestly the experience was a lot of fun from start to finish. The interior is designed like a Japanese train station which made the atmosphere feel immersive and unique compared to other AYCE BBQ spots. My friend and I went with the Supreme menu so we could try some of their premium and limited items. The standout for me was definitely the A5 Wagyu shabu shabu prepared tableside by our server. The marbling on the beef was beautiful and it cooked in seconds. They served it over rice with egg and it completely melted in your mouth. Another thing I liked was the variety of specialty salts they offer for dipping sauces. The garlic salt was easily my favorite and paired really well with the meats. For appetizers we tried the calamari, veggies, sushi, and hand rolls. The salmon was fresh and thick cut, and the crispy nori on the hand rolls added a nice texture. Surprisingly, the spicy tonkotsu ramen was also really solid. The broth had good flavor, noodles were firm, and the smaller portion size made it easy to enjoy alongside all the BBQ. Overall the meats were nicely marbled, service was attentive, and the whole experience felt worth it. Definitely a great spot if you're craving quality Japanese BBQ in the SGV area.

    Fried tofu
    Kenneth N.

    Ngl the vibe already walking in, was like a step into another realm. So vibrant and I love the Japanese aesthetic! I went with a group of friends TWICE past 9 am for their late night menu and let me tell you, chefs kiss. The tenderloin is my absolute favorite, but truthfully speaking all their meats to me were super yummy. The takoyaki though was my weakness, when it be busy, they come out fresh and crunchy and gosh the staff were so nice and quick with bring out food. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to try a different bbq instead of Korean bbq as the experience was epic!

    Tina T.

    Came here on a Tuesday night with my husband and we were seated immediately. First of all, the interior is SO fun. The entire restaurant is designed like a subway/train station in Asia, complete with platform signs, station numbers, overhead transit-style lighting, and little details everywhere that make it feel immersive without being gimmicky. We spent the first few minutes just looking around at all the decor before even ordering. We went with the Premium AYCE tier and were seriously impressed by the quality of the meats. Everything tasted fresh, well-marbled, and way above what I usually expect from AYCE BBQ. Nothing felt "filler" quality. The sauces were great too and paired really well with the different cuts. My husband and I apparently underestimated how filling everything would be because we tapped out in about 50 minutes... Our server was incredibly kind though and kept checking in, asking if we wanted more meat or at least some ice cream before we left because he wanted to make sure we got our money's worth. That level of hospitality really stood out to us. Definitely one of the more memorable BBQ spots in SGV - great food, cool atmosphere, and genuinely attentive service. We'll absolutely be back with friends next time.

    Sarah L.

    WOW!!! I've never had a chance to eat AYCE BBQ like this before and i'm so glad I did! We did the supreme AYCE and it was soooooo delicious and worth the price. It started with the A5 Waygu and wow, I've never had anything so delicious before! Their sauces are amazing as well & the different salts they provide too were amazing! I also love the different sides they offer, we tried the kimchi's seaweed salad, fried chicken, fried tofu, it was all so good! The inside is also so cute! We felt like we were in Japan. Service was good as well! We got there right at opening, so we were the only ones there. Highly recommend hibiki! They deserve all the support!

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    food was so delicious!! everything was quick service! Natalie was attending to me so quickly & she's so polite!

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    Steven was great and super attentive -- food was fantastic -- wait was a little long but worth it :)

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    Ask the Community - Hibiki BBQ

    Is this owned by Japanese ? If i come in and speak Japanese will they speak also

    We’re a Japanese-style BBQ restaurant with a diverse team, and English is the primary language used for service. You’re always welcome to visit and enjoy the experience!

    Hi I just went in to dine and purchased the membership but I still got charged full price will it not be eligible till 2nd visit?

    Hi Crystal, thank you for joining our membership! To help us better understand, may we confirm… 

    Is there single person seating available? Or is it for parties of 2 or more only?

    There is no bar top area that does single seating. But you can still sit at a table or booth as a single person. No one is stopping you from doing that

    I have children who have an eatting disorder and wouldn't be able to eat anything there, however we'd love to eat there together and revisit Japan-vibe. Are we allowed eat there and not include our kids?

    How does the membership work & how much is it?

    Does the staff cooks the food for you?

    The staff only cooks A5 Wagyu for you.

    Do we have to order AYCE? We can't eat that much.

    Yes, it's no longer a la carte

    When will the website be updated?

    Apologies, our website is currently experiencing technical issues and will take a few days to resolve. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience.

    Do you accept solo diners?

    Yes,we do

    Is it open during Christmas night?

    Yes Open

    Can we bring in cake ? Do you have a fridge to store it?

    Yes, you can bring it with you, and you can also refrigerate it.

    Do you have high chairs for young children?

    Yes, we have high chairs available.

    Do you have alcohol?

    Sorry, not yet

    Do you have a reservation?

    Just go there Currently, we only open appointments for 7-10 people after 5 pm from Monday to Thursday. Thank you for your inquiry.

    If visit on 8/30, still have 20% off?

    no 20%off

    What time do you guys open for dinner?

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