I usually frequent lumix, asahi, or kashi in the area, however I decided to come to Inatome to change things up. One major complaint is the portions here are definitely smaller than any of the other hibachi restaurants listed above, and it's more expensive by a couple of dollars. It almost looked like a kids size portion. The steak was incredibly thin, and the I only got about 6 small cubes of chicken. The vegetables were still hard when they served them to us. They give you lots of onions and bean sprouts which I'm not a big fan of, no carrots, and the shrimp was extra fishy. Soup was good. Salad dressing a bit watery. I wanted to like this place but it is lackluster compared to others in the area. I like how they cook with sesame seeds. If this was my only experience at a hibachi place it would probably be 4 stars however going to others in the area I know it can be much much better. read more

I've been to several hibachi places Thai Show, Shogun, Ichiban and few others out of state.. this place is the best. I just heard from friends in the area that it burned down?! Hopefully they renovate ASAP!! Ok- Food = generous, huge portions. Always delicious. Staff: Sweet and fast. Soup- Broth w/ Scallions and mushrooms, it is so much better than miso. Inatome I will miss you. read more

Took my family here for my daughters birthday! This time we are here for the omakase in sushi bar. This place is very children friendly. We were asked to see what we needed for my baby daughter immediately after we enter! The omakase was impeccable from start to finish. The salad was excellent. The tempura set was right on (very fresh and not oily at all!) ogura San prepared every piece of sushi with care! The quality of the fish is unbeatable! This is by far the BEST omakase we have been to, and it will be our destination from now on! On the other note- their hibachi is also amazing!! The cooking equipment (vent) is also well thought out and designed in a way that minimizes smoke production! Thank you for a great evening for my family! read more

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Sat at the bar and had a great drink and meal. The ginger salad dressing is the best. Shrimps where very clean and tasty. Bartender was a REAL bartender!! Meaning he knows how to make a drink. The meal came with their onion soup. Not much to look at, but has a great taste. Children friendly and great with groups. A must visit if your in the Valley Stream area. read more

Inatome - Japanese Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

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If you're looking for ambiance ONLY, then this is the hibachi restaurant for you. The entryway, décor, bars and restrooms are all a 10. It's all lovely to look at. But that's it. I went last night, a Tuesday, unexpectedly it was very crowded which is usually a good sign. Not this time. We ordered chicken, steak and salmon hibachi and everything was bland. I requested fried rice and the cook just threw soy sauce on some rice and gave it to me. I'm no chef but I've had fried rice before. Where was the egg and veggies? We also had the salmon sushi which was just ok. Also there is no show, so don't expect one. Sidenote: I have a shellfish allergy and tried explaining this to the server and cook, both seemed lost on what the protocol would be in such a situation. Safe to say I will not be returning. I've had awesome hibachi and this was truly disappointing. read more

Very good overall! About the 3-4th time I've been and it never disappoints. Opted to go with the lounge hibachi option this past time, it's great how they do it! Food comes out sizzling on a hot plate, took a bit long, time between the appetizer and meal was awhile. Also the lounge seating places you right by the door making it cold at times in the winter. The entire staff was great, 2 hibachi meals with an appetizer each was about 100 bucks. read more

This is my spot in LONG Island! Owner and sushi chef are super kind, miss the happy hour specials but the omakase is superb! Sushi is also very fresh and diverse in pieces. The cut of the sushi is good and generous. I miss the Happy hour but I enjoy their great Japanese craft beer selection especially the flying IPA. read more

One of the best local sushi spots anywhere. Chef Nobu does an outstanding job with the omakase, using local ingredients to make the 15 course meal an exciting one at a low cost. Friendly staff as well. High recommend! read more

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We were visiting from AZ and was advised to check out this place. We sat in the dining area and service was rather slow despite only one other table occupied. The host stand is in an awkward spot and we were unsure who worked there bc there seemed to be no set uniform. i ordered the hibachi plate and while my meat was good, the vegetables were lacking. Next time i would ask for only broccoli. We tried both soups- the miso was incredibly salty and I love salt but it was inedible and the onion mushroom soup was odd. the sashimi was tasty and fresh and the bathroom had automatic toilet paper dispensers. That was probably the coolest thing i ever saw! all in all we would return with lower expectations and some modifications to our orders. read more

The front was extremely beautiful. The inside was equally as beautiful. The whole decoration is fabulous! There is a private sushi bar, prive regular dine-in tables and many hibachi tables. My boyfriend, my mother and her boyfriend dined in with 4 other people tonight. Our hibachi chef was extremely adorable and although he missed his tricks sometimes, he was still smiling and happy. (Plus what a hard job it is to cook and entertain while smiling 24/7). Food was good i thought i was going to still be hungry but came out with a happy belly. The fatty tuna sushi is also great! The only bad things are, kind of a long wait to get started - took almost 45 minutes and the front part w/ the garden is kind of dead. It feels like its not even open until you walk through the door. Very different atmosphere inside, but it was still great. Coming back for the private sushi bar!!! read more

Inatome - Japanese Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

Hurray Inatome is open for eat-in dining again and the Hibachi Chef's are cooking up a storm. Social distancing is no problem because the tables have reduced seating and movable glass partitions are places on the table between groups. Glad to have then back! Come see for yourself!! read more

Inatome - Japanese Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

Quick service. Our waitress was very polite and helpful. The food was excellent. I had the 1975, the firefighter, Aquavelvet and South Shore Treasure. The presentation was great and the food was delicious. This is my new favorite Japanese restaurant. read more

Inatome - I975 South Shore Treasure Firefighter Family tlc - Japanese Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

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Ordered our food through Grubhub. Honestly some of the worst sushi I have had. I love sushi, eat sushi all over the US, and rarely have I not finished. The only reason would be poor quality. We ordered 4 rolls, salmon, yellowtail, eel avocado, and plain avocado. The first thing I noticed was the small size of the rolls. Smaller than the standard, but that wasn't all. The yellowtail which is one of my favorites was so not fresh I couldn't finish. The ginger was also not fresh. The miso soup was good, and I will give them that. I was a little disheartened there was no chopsticks included with the order, only 3 small wooden sporks, which are awful to try and eat soup with. Ended up just drinking it. I'm not trying to be mean by one star, it's just that we spent quite a bit (excluding delivery) for sushi that wasn't even remotely worth it. Honestly, sushi is always my go to meal, and if I were in the area would choose somewhere, or something else. read more

Been going for over 30 years a great Japanese steakhouse. Owner Extremely friendly as well as the staff. Listen to all your allergies and specialty needs. If you want a real steakhouse and not one that shoots sake in your mouth this is the place ! read more

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The worst of the worst for hibachi. I have never been so disappointed and the food besides being cooked in front of you was still burnt ,dry and not really edible. Horrible never again. read more

This is a amazing hidden gem here in valleystream. The food is amazing from appetizers to desserts. The service is incredible!! I recommend everything and to visit often!! Unfortunately I forgot to take pic of the Hawaiian Punch drink and the fried ice cream . The food was so good didn't realize it till to late. read more

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I've been going to this restaurant since I was 7 years old (that's 30+ years) so I figured it was time to write a review. I always get the Ume dinner (which used to be called the Tokyo dinner about 15+ years back). The quality is the same as it was when I first started going there. Though the portion size has changed slightly, the price of the Ume dinner hasn't changed all that much since I started going here. You get SO much food that only someone going there for so long would even be able to notice. The ginger salad dressing is excellent. I used to buy an extra container of it to bring home. All of the food is cooked in front of you and usually pretty consistent, even though you get a different chef every time you go. After the fire, the redesigned restaurant has an updated look, the ventilation is better so you don't come out of there smelling like food the way you used to, but the acoustics are worse, so it can be louder than it used to be. (Also, be careful when you walk into the restaurant; the steps are very uneven... not sure how this passed inspection when the restaurant was rebuilt) Overall this place is great, which is why this is the only Japanese restaurant I will go to. read more

I love it good food and service was excellent. Food fresh and people funny too. Enjoyable evening. I came when it snowed bad and they still opened for a few people. I cant wait to go back Yum read more

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No one greets us at the door, and the same thing happened on our way out. We ordered sushi, but it took so long to get it. Too many workers, but no one is taking the time to do their job. read more

My brother took me out to this spot last night for my early bday celebration. We had an AWESOME time. We did the omakase style. Our chef was awesome. Our server/host was pretty awesome too. We met one of the owners and he was what every place should have (someone that came around greeted the guests, make them smile, make sure they are having a great time,..) The service here was right on point. Our server kept on top of us making sure our drinks were filled, cleared our dirty dishes in a timely manner, she was very polite and professional. Our chef made some amazing sushi pieces as you can see in some of the photos I uploaded. He paid attention to our needs and what we enjoyed. He was also easy to talk with which helped make the night the success that it was. My brother doesn't drink so we ordered a virgin pina colada and virgin strawberry daiquiri. They tasted so good. So close to the real thing. The food tasted very good. I wish I could tell you all the names of each piece but I just can't. Even though I had a great time and enjoyed everything I ate...I've had some better omakase at other places. This spot though is a solid 4 stars with the food they gave me and the amazing service I received. It was worth every penny (my brother spent hehehe). The atmosphere of the place, the way they treat you and how they make you feel when you come and go was amazing. I totally look forward to my next visit. Thank you, Thank you Inatome for celebrating my 40th Bday with me and making it a night to remember =) read more

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Whole family, 4 generations, love Inatome. If you are big eaters, get the Ume tasting menu, upgrade to Filet Mignon. The variety and quality of items on Ume is unparalleled. Inatome's sauces and ginger salad dressings are simply the best anywhere. Staff are always pleasant and helpful. read more

Love this restaurant! My husband has been coming here since he was a kid, and brought me here after we met. We now been coming here over 25 years. We've celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, graduations here and everyone we brought with us has loved this restaurant. Don't come here and expect a cheesy knife show.. come here for good food at reasonable prices great service and lovely staff. read more

We loved it here. The atmosphere, food, service & entertainment value of the chef working our table. We all did the hibachi grill, so can't attest to the sushi. Only thing I was not crazy about, the food is cooked in a sequence, meaning waiting for all your dinner to be on your plate before eating will have you eating some cold food. Otherwise, eat as your served. You do get a huge portion, most took containers home in our group. read more

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Stopped for dinner, the restaurant was very busy. The sashimi deluxe dinner was just okay, but after months of seclusion, enjoyed the outing. read more

I felt at home from the moment I walked in. I was greeted warmly and shown to the table right at my reservation time. Once seated, our drink order was taken quickly and with astute accuracy. Our appetizer and main course orders were handled equally with as much care and attention. The hibachi chef's presentation was top notch and the food was perfectly prepared, with specific attention to detail for each person's dietary restrictions. Highly recommend to all my friends looking for a fun, entertaining night out. read more

It located 5 minutes away from house. I never thought this place would be so great. Hidden Gem in Valley Stream. The entrance and inside restaurant decor was beautiful. All tables and chairs were neat and clean. Food came out little late than what you expect but it was not too bad. Once food comes, it was 100% entertainment. My company had Teppanyaki, Great performance and they said great taste. I had both sashimi and sushi, both tasted very fresh. The waiters works good, too. When you need them, they come and help you quickly. I loved all about this place. I will come back again!!!! read more

Inatome - Sashimi appetizer. Tasted very fresh and I liked how meat are thick. - Japanese Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

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So this is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Food is good. They have good selection of Sushi and Hibachi. The bar area is also nice to go and have a few drinks. read more

My daughters birthday choice every year since about 10, this year she will be celebrating her 30th here! Also we dine here during the year! Wonderful & attentive staff! Great food! We don't go any where else for hibachi! Give it a try!! read more

just now I was very DISAPPOINTED with this place. The drinks are weak, the chef wasn't entertaining, and the food was late where everyone was full before the steak was done. I would never recommend this place online or to anyone of my friends. I spoke to the manager who had a lame excuse for this fiasco. He actually made the sprouts after all our food was GONE! Try somewhere else! read more

Bland sushi. Bland toro. Bland miso black cod. Service was great. Wouldn't return based on quality.

Came here on a Friday night with some friends! My husband had been really craving Hibachi, so we were excited for dinner. I really shouldn't ever order Filet with hibachi. I ordered it rare, and it was cooked well done (I really wanted to ask the chef to take mine off the griddle a few too many minutes in, but didn't want to be "that" customer), and drowned in soy sauce. This is the first Hibachi fried rice I ever had where it was just rice and soy sauce (and butter). Noticeably missing egg, and it was just super salty since it was just completely doused with soy sauce. Mainly - we had a meal that was mostly soy sauce. I'm usually pretty into soy sauce, but not the amount that was liberally poured over nearly every aspect of our meal. I think I drank gallons of water that night because everything was just so salty. Our friends who come here often said that it's usually never that soy-saucey, and that we had an abnormal experience, but I'm not sure I'll be able to come back to give this place another try. The service was pretty good (my water glass was repeatedly refilled - I wanted to just ask them to leave the pitcher), and the fried ice cream was delicious. read more

good hibachi place nice atmosphere inside etc etc the food is very yummy yayyyyyyyyyyy

This is the the best hibachi place! The serving sizes are huge be prepared to take home a doggy bag. Prices are also reasonable. My favorite was the specialty sushi rolls. The decore is fantastic inside and out. Really enjoyed the experience read more

I love the food. Authentic Japanese with hibachi. But trying to place a take out order is like pulling teeth! The owner does not speak proper English. And my order is wrong almost every time!! And you can't own a business and be afraid of the public. read more

After patronizing this restaurant since 1986, no complaints, until today. The Asian chef was less than generous with the portions to the point that I thought I was being served a kids meal. Sadly, it left an impression because one of the reason I come to this restaurant is their generous portions . Way to go Inatome , but this evening chef needs to know what appropriate portions are for tonights dinner was very lite for the $29 an entree we paid , we could have eaten 3 times the amount of food at a Chinese take out for half the price. Jeff. read more

This place is awesome. The food was incredible. Service was great. Really cool atmosphere. It's tucked away like a hidden gem. I'm visiting from Maryland, but will make sure any time I'm in this area I will be back. read more

Inatome - Japanese Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

This has probably been my most disappointing hibachi experience ever and I'll likely not visit again. I had the seafood combination and it all tasted so weird and very bland. I can't even describe the taste but I definitely didn't enjoy my meal and felt like I wasted $40 or so. The chef wasn't a normal hibachi chef. He literally just cooked the food and then at the very end juggles a couple of spatulas and then left. I'm like "that's it?" lol that's one of the best parts of hibachi for me, otherwise I'd just sit at a regular table. They also don't have yum yum sauce, what's hibachi without yum yum? read more

Asked a friend for a recommendation for a hibachi restaurant to celebrate by son's birthday. Just he and I. We were greeted by friendly and attentive staff In a decor that was warm and inviting . We were joined by others at the table. Our skilled chef prepare our orders. No pleasantries just bonding over rice, veggies, filet mignon, chicken and shrimp. By the time the dessert was offered we were stuffed. We'll sample the fried ice cream on the next visit! read more

Ok... we've been back 3 times in less than 30 days. What's the big deal you say? We're from Rocky Point out east on the North Fork and it's 62 miles each way! Never could get my wife to try Sushi.... now, it's "Can we go to Inatome tonight?" There's a little piece of heaven hidden in Valley Stream: Inatome! read more

Inatome - Salmon avacado roll.... yum! - Japanese Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

this place has been around a long time and now I know why...it's fun! My two girls love to watch the chef flip the food in the air. and it tastes yummy too. A good time for all read more