There must be something decent in this city, but I have yet to find it : /

9/8/2013 9:09:26 PM

Kanki at crabtree

9/8/2013 9:26:43 PM

Fujisan at brier creek

9/8/2013 9:36:38 PM

just drag a chair back into the kitchen in ten ten

9/8/2013 9:38:00 PM

akari

9/8/2013 9:38:22 PM

There was this place in Crabtree back from like 1995 until around 2004, to the right of the Subway in the food court. They had the best hibachi, soba, udon, whatever. It was awesome and I miss that more than any restaurant I've ever loved.

9/8/2013 9:38:58 PM

There are no good take out habachi places in new york

9/8/2013 9:40:40 PM

Kanki and Fujisan are both very good. Fujisan gives you noodles and I believe is cheaper.

Kanki has an early bird special before 6:30 on weekdays and I think they have half off beer on Mondays. If you go to Kanki, eat at the grill. If you order it at a table it's just not the same.

9/8/2013 11:24:39 PM

i always like hibachi express in Cary. of course, it's been years since i was there, and it may suck now. or be gone.

9/9/2013 8:51:28 AM

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"Fujisan at brier creek"

I went there not too long ago and hated it...maybe I just got a new chef or something.

With this inquiry, I'd like to steer clear of the sit down places where they cook it in front of you and charge $14-$20 for that pleasure. Would rather get some quality take out in the <$10 arena.

9/9/2013 9:49:27 AM

i like that place next to aldi on wake forest fwiw

9/9/2013 11:15:56 AM

Nakato Express in Cary

9/9/2013 11:32:48 AM

I like best friend chicken better.

9/9/2013 11:47:44 AM

^so make a thread about it then.

Fujisan was pretty good the few times I've eaten there.

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"There are no good take out habachi places in new york"

That shit drove me nuts when I lived up there. Kind of weird.

Kanki is probably my favorite in Raleigh.

9/9/2013 4:33:57 PM

I'd second hibachi express in crossroads if it is still even there. Some of the best take-out hibachi I've had in the area. Kanki is good but more of a decent dine-in place.

9/9/2013 4:56:44 PM

Quote :

"BEST HIBACHI CHICKEN"

9/9/2013 4:59:36 PM

Sakura Xpress

9/9/2013 5:09:40 PM

Hibachi Express in Crossroads used to be really good, but it's gone downhill in the past year or so. Also, they only play contemporary Christian music in the dining room.

9/9/2013 5:42:38 PM

tokyo house - best everything - especially sushi

9/9/2013 5:43:03 PM

Tenko ??? I love tenko and the hot chick that works the counter

9/9/2013 5:45:52 PM

Hibachi 101 in Brier Creek for the quickness.

9/9/2013 9:10:55 PM

Just had some...almost as good as that 190% hky nakama.

9/9/2013 10:39:15 PM

9/9/2013 10:51:42 PM

Hibachi Xpress is still pretty damn good. I had it back in 2004 for the first time, and honestly it's just as good now as it was then! I eat there when I can't go to Kanki (which has been years). I probably should go try other places soon.

9/9/2013 11:44:35 PM

^Their white sauce is so good it makes me produce my own white sauce.

9/10/2013 1:15:39 AM

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"Hibachi 101 in Brier Creek for the quickness."

Best hibachi chicken I've had in the area actually, though it depends on who's cooking. There's a place in Mission Valley but they cook their chicken in big batches and then store it, so it ends up all soggy and nasty on the outside. 101 does it fresh every time and has surprisingly good fried rice and veggies. The "Japanese Steakhouse" place in Brier Creek is extremely good but not what I want for a quick lunch or dinner that comes in a styrofoam tray.

9/10/2013 3:51:28 AM

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"akari"

Akari has the best ~$6.50 hibachi chicken in Raleigh.
I don't know if it can compete in the $10+ category, but, then again, it's probably not trying.

9/10/2013 9:37:24 AM

Tasu in brier creek also has some good hibachi.

No place I've been to still had mustard sauce though. I remember drenching my rice with that stuff and the white sauce when I was a kid. Anyone know if someplace still has it?

9/10/2013 9:37:36 AM

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teppanyaki

Modern teppanyaki grills are typically propane-heated flat surface grills and are widely used to cook food in front of guests at restaurants. Teppanyaki grills are commonly confused with the hibachi barbecue grill, which has a charcoal or gas flame and is made with an open grate design.[1] With a solid griddle type cook surface, the teppanyaki is more suitable for smaller ingredients, such as rice, egg, and finely chopped vegetables

9/10/2013 9:46:44 AM

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"Akari has the best ~$6.50 hibachi chicken in Raleigh."

Has it changed in the last 3+ years? I ask because the last time I went there they used preheated chunks of chicken that had been in a warmer. How does it compare to that Hibachi place next to Pearl?

9/24/2013 11:22:37 AM

Tokyo Express

Technically, its in Morrisville.

Its in the shopping center at the intersection of TW Alexander and Page Rd

http://www.yelp.com/biz/tokyo-express-morrisville

[Edited on September 24, 2013 at 12:44 PM. Reason : d]

9/24/2013 12:44:17 PM

that's not terribly far from my office. I'll have to check it out.

9/25/2013 10:45:13 AM

It's not that great. I've found it pretty bland the couple of times I've stopped in there. I'd pick Hibachi 101 in Brier Creek. Or for a couple more bucks try Tasu. You'd probably have to call in the order since they're not an express place, but it's the tastiest of the three.

[Edited on September 25, 2013 at 11:04 AM. Reason : ]

9/25/2013 11:03:30 AM

How's that compare to Blue Hibachi over in that new complex on 54 and Cary Parkway? that's my current favorite around here.

9/25/2013 11:07:28 AM

Tokyo House on Six Forks. Perfectly cooked fresh veggies makes it delicious.

9/25/2013 12:00:11 PM

christ

4/6/2014 10:28:24 PM

Still haven't found shit in this town that compares to the awesomeness that is Hickory, NC Japanese Cuisine.

What am I missing people?

What can compete with dat Nagano son?

4/6/2014 10:35:17 PM

can you just make a "Best Food in Raleigh" thread?

4/6/2014 10:38:48 PM

Categories mane.

If you don't like my threads don't bump them all.

4/6/2014 10:43:42 PM

B Random rarely posts. I take all his words to heart.

4/6/2014 10:45:44 PM

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""There are no good take out habachi places in new york" That shit drove me nuts when I lived up there. Kind of weird."

take out kind of defeats the point of hibichi. and no sit down places have rules against take out.

4/6/2014 10:46:52 PM

Fuck that

The point of hibachi isn't some corny show and overpriced food

4/6/2014 10:47:44 PM

Hibatchi is the pediatric aids of japanese food. Bow down and respect teriyaki:





[Edited on April 7, 2014 at 12:13 AM. Reason : ugh]

4/7/2014 12:05:29 AM