It started with a craving. Back in 2001, in Greenville, North Carolina, a group of college students wanted one thing: delicious hibachi that wouldn't empty their wallets. The problem? It didn't exist. Japanese steakhouses were sit-down affairs with prices to match, and fast food couldn't deliver that fresh, made-to-order experience. So they built it themselves.…
Read MoreYour lunch break is short. Your standards shouldn't be. Every day until 3 PM, we serve lunch specials that prove you don't have to choose between fast and fresh. Each lunch plate comes with your choice of protein, cooked hibachi-style with our signature sauces, served alongside steamed rice and fresh vegetables. What Makes Our Lunch…
Read MoreWalking into a new restaurant can feel like a quiz you didn't study for. What's good here? How does ordering work? What's the deal with all these options? We get it. Here's the cheat sheet. How Hibachi Bistro Works We're quick casual, which means you order at the counter, grab a number, and we bring…
Read MorePeople ask us all the time: why Wilmington? The honest answer? Family. When we started Hibachi Bistro in Greenville back in 2001, it was about solving a problem—college kids who wanted good hibachi at reasonable prices. But as the business grew and life changed, we needed to make a decision about where to plant real…
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There's a reason "fast food" has become a dirty word. Somewhere along the way, speed started meaning shortcuts. Frozen patties. Microwaved sides. Ingredients that prioritize shelf life over flavor. Fast became the opposite of good. We never bought into that trade-off. Our Approach to Fresh When you order at Hibachi Bistro, your food goes on…
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