This place reminds me of hibachi place back home (southern Indiana). The hibachi show was very lack luster and I think the chef was ready to go home. We came for food though and the food definitely delivered. They have some great food we all enjoyed. Now our waiter, Yuri, was the best waiter we've had. He had the kids laughing as well as adults. Yuri definitely made up for the bad show. If you go, request Yuri as your waiter. read more

Service was great and so was the food. We got a few drinks, sushi, and hibachi dinners. We got fried sushi which was really good and One steak and scallops and one chicken and steak hibatchi. They also let you do extra rice instead of soup and salad here which I loved. And give you some noodles too! So good and heated up great for lunch too! read more

The Hibachi is amazing and delicious! Our kids loved it too!! Definitely something for everyone, and very entertaining. Their sushi is great also-must try! The sake is tasty as well--hot or cold. read more

Stopped by for lunch while on a business trip today. I thought that the sushi was decent but a little strange. I had the spicy crab roll which VERY tasty, but it wasn't spicy and it had strange crunch bits in it. The yellowfin roll was spot on. It was a little hard to find in the maze of a shopping-stripmall that never seemed to end. The staff was friendly but not very attentive. I did feel that the selection of sushi for lunch was very limited, but still a solid choice. Better than a chain which was our second choice. read more

My best friend took me here twice. Each time was great. The chef was great. Everyone was friendly. The food was the best! You get tons of food for the price! Though, I haven't tried it, the sushi looks great! Very good. read more

I love the food and am a regular. And no matter your price range---this will suite you. For example, the fried rice and shrimp sauce is my favorite dinner to go and a bargain at $3!! I also enjoy the sushi and habachi from time to time. But here I go...Another restaurant with an identity crisis. AKA--the atmosphere is yuck. Clean up and take the birthday photos off the walls. read more

This place is pretty good but id rather eat Kobe in Grandville. Of course everyone raves about the white sauce and yes they're right its good. Aarons roll sushi was also pretty tasty. read more

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This place took for ever it took me about 16 min to get a waiter for are drink choice then it didn't come so we ordered food witch also took forever ! SO PLZ Do NOT COME THERE read more

Wild Chef - This is what my grandson thinks of it - Japanese Near Me - Holland, Michigan

With much sushi experience, I was very surprised by this little place in Holland. I came out to visit some family and they took my sister and I here for our sushi cravings. Though it is in the middle of this small mid-western town, their rolls were very original and the fish was fresh! Who knows how far it had to travel to be served on the plate in front of us. The sushi boat was large enough to serve three! And they have a classic dessert menu of tiramisu, fried ice cream, and fried banana. read more

We love coming here, a gem in the midst of a little strip mall. The food is great, I've always done hibachi when coming here, so I can't speak for anything else like the sushi, but if it's anything like the hibachi I'm sure it's great. The chefs are always entertaining and have a great time cooking and joking around with the table members. We love the show they put on. I really enjoy the chicken and filet, my family loves the scallops and shrimp. The drinks are strong and the food is good. I definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for a fun place for a small group. read more

This place has a nice variety of Japanese cuisine and the flavors of everything I tasted from the regular menu, was delightful. The hibachi was also flavorful, we had fun with the Chef and the portions are large, so be aware! The only reason I give 4 out of 5, is the fact that the decor and the way it looks when you first come in, needs a bit of modification, to go a pair with the quality of the food and the service that the staff provides. read more

I would not come back to this place, I'd go get Mc Donald's over this place. At first I thought the food was great and so was the service, however, the place was extremely dirty. It was dusty everywhere and the hibachi grills had crusty food all around them. Also, I'm no health inspector but I thought raw and cooked product were supposed to be separated and the hibachi chefs didn't do that. This was supposed to be a fun last youth group night for our seniors but pretty much our whole group of 12 ALL got sick here! It's a different kind of memorable that's for sure! Other people have gotten sick here too other than our group of seniors! Sorry Wild Chef but I can find better food and health standards for Japanese cuisine at my grocery store! I would not recommend this place to anyone, it has good potential if they cleaned up their restaurant and followed health codes etc. read more

Good again. Birthday boy had the Wild Chef Special this time and loved it. Service was good as usual although if you are looking for peace and quiet eat at 6pm on a Monday, it gets busy at around 7pm. I think it is better to have the table full in terms of entertainment value. We have not had a bad meal here yet. read more

Not bad for Holland. A great takeout option. In holland visiting family, I thought I'd be adventurous and try the sushi place. I've eaten a lot of sushi, from several Nobu restaurants, two trips to japan, and all over South Florida. My "test" is always the tuna sashimi. I came in on a Monday evening to order. There is nothing impressive about the restaurant. It looks like it was built out by the owner, not by a restaurant builder. Choppy spaces, amateur finishes. I wouldn't enjoy eating in, except maybe at the hibachi with a group. Three tables were occupied about 7:30. I ordered a tuna Tataki, which was very good but different from any I've seen before. I was expecting slightly seared and extremely thin tuna. What came was actually better. Thick slices of raw tuna dusted with something quite spicy (reminded me of a Thai preparation), on a bed of cucumber slices. Very good, but spicy for most local palates. I asked for kani Su off the menu; a riceless roll of krab and roe wrapped in cucumber, in a vinegar sauce. Although they do a riceless roll wrapped in cucumber, they could not accommodate my request. I ordered seaweed salad, and was asked if I wanted deluxe. Of course I do. It came with some added fish and was super crunchy and dressed nicely. I could eat that all day. I ordered the sashimi appetizer to test the raw fish. When I got home, I realized they gave me the sushi appetizer by mistake. The tuna, salmon, shrimp and another fish were all very fresh. The sushi rice was nicely seasoned. The fish, however, all felt warm. I'm used to warm sushi rice with a cold fish on top. I had hot edamame in the bag, but my drive home was only 5 minutes. I suspect they may leave the fish out of the refrigerator as they use it. Edamame was nice and plump, but totally unsalted. Over all, I think its a nice, healthy option for takeout in Holland. Enjoy! read more

I love sushi. I'm not in love with their sushi. If I'm craving it and I don't want to spend the money I'll head here. They've got good deals and discounts. But if you're going for quality go to Mizu or just drive to Grand Rapids for AYCE. Like someone else had mentioned there's not much competition for sushi/asian cuisines in the area. However, I don't want to discredit Wild Chef in its entirety. The staff/customer is great. I've never had a bad experience. Even when it gets busy and I almost feel like I've been forgotten they come running in with other requests (usually asking for ponzu/spicy mayo sauce/more napkins). I've some of the other dishes like the chicken katsu and teriyaki. The presentation of the platter is something I would totally Instagram, but (again) not a big fan. Every time I come here I always end up getting something different though... Also everytime I'm here I hear a ton of requests for white sauce...decided to try some for myself...it's literally just Japanese mayo. For those of you who like spicy mayo on your sushi, it's exactly that, but without the spice. read more

I have eaten at the Wild Chef many times over the years. It has expanded its size and offers some nice specials for the patrons. I do think the quality has declined. The sushi is often excellent but one roll I like, "Holland Roll", includes a couple pieces of tempura shrimp. They have stopped making the shrimp fresh for the roll, and must make it just once or twice a day. So when it arrives to the table, the tempura coating is cold and hard. SO much better fresh. I hope they are at least making fresh for the people ordering only the tempura as a meal. If you stick to california rolls and other sushi you will probably be pleased. I would say they are very quick with service, so probably a good place pop in if you are in a hurry. They will grab away a dish you are not finished with, so be on alert if you want to keep it and finish the food. read more

It had friendly service. Our crab Rangoon was different than the norm yet highly enjoyable. Overall the hibachi experience was great, the food was extremely tasty. read more

Just right. If you've been to hibachi in the area before, it is exactly what you expect, but done well. Not as dark and salty as Ichiban, not are pretentious as Kobe. No wait to get seated, even though the lot looked full. Bonus at the end of the meal is shot of sake out of a squeeze bottle, makes sure everyone leaves with a smile and a bit of a buzz. (Junior sake is sprite, says the kids.) read more

I've never had Japanese before and I'm anxious to go back! The food was great and it was fun sitting there watching your food get made on the habachi (I didn't get sushi). Maybe some day I'll try my first sushi there. The only negative is that it isn't the most baby friendly place. It can take a while for the food to be prepared and if you aren't prepared to sit around the hibachi it can be difficult entertaining in that style of seating arrangement. read more

The food here is impeccable, I really recommend trying the hibachi. The fried rice with the yum-yum sauce is scrumptious. Despite the food being delicious, the atmosphere could use a little help. For me personally, the hibachi experience is a little awkward while the chefs joke around with you, but for others, it could be a fun experience. These are the only downfalls for me, worth a trip! read more

Update: returned this weekend while in town and we were excited to be able to use the Groupon deal again. I don't know if it's because we came in on a Sunday night around 8 and close to closing time, but this experience was no where near as good as the last time. Our server was not friendly, food was not as good, and they started cleaning the other hibachi grills while we were still eating at the chemical smells filled the air - and did not taste good! Lowered star rating down to a 3 (from a 4). read more

This is one of my favorite places to go. I drive all the way from Kalamazoo. I get the steak hibachi. The YUM yum sauce is the bomb on everything. If you sit up at the bar don't be afraid if they offer your kids saki. It's sprite. Their fried rice is the bomb too. read more

The food tastes amazing and it's super entertaining, I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

Love this place. I eat a plant based diet and this place offers so many choices. I love the vegetable rolls and the vegetable tempura. I didn't care for the tofu hibachi. Tasted like lotion cubes. But I'm still giving five stars because I think I just don't like tofu in general. read more

The food was very fresh. Excellent service. A bit dingy and broken down interior. There were tears and stains on the carpet, dirty walls, and generally clutter at the service areas. I'd still go again, the food and service were that good. read more

Wild Chef - Spicy roll combination - Japanese Near Me - Holland, Michigan

This is my boyfriend and I's absolute favorite place to go for date night! He introduced me to it 2 years ago, and I've been hooked ever since! The service has always been amazing, and the food is phenomenal. The hibachi is truly enjoyable, and the chefs make the entire experience enjoyable. Thank you for the amazing service! read more

We throughly enjoyed our visit and meal! The chef was entertaining and cooked our food exactly as requested! Purchased the deal through Groupon! We loved it and liked it was casual! read more

Had a great dinner at this Japenese Steak House! I bought a groupon and was glad I did. The food was excellent and the Chef was talented and entertaining. They gave us so much food that we couldn't finish it and needed a doggie bag. Wonderful experience! read more

I love the food here and you get a little show, I like the option to be able to come alone. I love hibachi but sometimes you wait forever for more people to come which who wants to do that when they are starving. The servers are in a hurry and almost every time they missed something I asked for. Over all I love this place. read more

I get so excited to see the wild chef that i forget to check in but i am definitely a regular. We go at least once a week and have tried nearly everything on the menu. He surprises us with his talent every time and we always leave satisfied. Definitely recommend! read more

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I use to live in chicago for many years and know my japanese in and out and i have to say this place is amazing. Their tempura is on top and the service is great. I love the atmosphere, it made me feel like i was back in the city again. My only complaint was that the seaweed on the sushi was a little chew the first time but that was a minor minor set back. I ate there again and it was fine. Great sushi at a great price read more

It's ok Japanese food, sushi is alright, but hibachi is really just so so... Hibachi chef is pretty fun, just the taste of food is really bored. read more

I'm planning a mini-reunion with college buds in Holland and wanted to make sure all my favorite places were still open, when I realized that I haven't reviewed Wild Chef - and it's been 5 years since graduation. Whoa. We used to go here a few times a year during college and when we'd visit over the summers too. The hibachi is delicious. Everything is fresh and yummy, and the fish & ginger sauces are great. The lunch specials are fantastic, especially for broke college kids. I've also had their sushi, and it's really good. I really can't wait to go back next time I'm in Holland. read more

Everything was good with a beautiful presentation of the sushi. We got CA and wild chef rolls, veggie tempura appetizer, fried rice, and tea. The favorite dish was definitely the fried rice made only so much more delicious with the use of their white sauce. The seating area was clean, well lit, and simply decorated with unique light shades over the bar. For Holland this is possibly only choice for Japanese cuisine but it is noteworthy nonetheless. The one thing I would suggest is to make the tempura vegetables smaller for easier eating/ dipping. read more

Some of the best in Holland in my opinion. Great option for both lunch and dinner. The lunch specials are a great, fairly priced option and I almost always struggle to finish the plate and hibachi dinners are always fun! The servers are often quiet but very helpful. The hibachi chefs on the otherhand are always very friendly and eager to show you the tricks they have up their sleeve. The location isn't anything special, but the food it more than worth it. Tyler Cowen, an economist and foodie, posits that the best Asian food can be found in small strip malls like this because they have to rely on the quality of their food to attract customers (rather than foot traffic) and it definitely holds true here. I always order the Yakiniku, thinly cut steak with Japanese spices. Whatever you order make sure to use the white sauce on rice and brown sauce on beef. I often buy some extra to take home. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Holland and I would highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a good meal. read more

Disappointing. Got my order all wrong, and the roll looked like it was prepared with a butter knife and two left hands. The restaurant feels like a cafe inside, not a sushi restaurant. read more

My family's favorite restaurant, we been there so many time and never get any problem with that, me and my family and another family ate there Mar30 too,and we are fine. The health Department make sure is Norovirus cause the problem this time, and it was airborne, not their food, so I think we need to fair with this restaurant, anyway I will continue support this restaurant. read more

I always find something in my food here, from bones which I understand because it's part of the animal, to plastics, to foil. I'm just done. That's why they had to shut down because of the lack of sanitation and attention they should have. read more

These folks didn't blink when dealing with a sesame allergy in our party. Great sushi, fast, and huge servings!

First time visitors so I'll admit we had never had the hibachi, etc. We both ordered sushi. I got the combination spicy plate (spicy tuna, salmon and California) and my girlfriend got the New York roll. They came out quick, miso soup and salad came with mine and they were decent. Her New York roll was not bad. Mine had no flavor at all even with the soy sauce. I also realized my order was wrong-I ordered the spicy plate but they were the plain versions of these rolls. I told the waitress who was apologetic and brought out some spicy mayo. Then we got the bill and she didn't charge for mine which was $14. I might go back here, the hibachi looked pretty good. Service: 8/10 Food: 5/10 read more