Easy Hibachi Recipes for Family Fun

There’s something special about hibachi, and my kids LOVE it! The flames rising, knives clanking, and delicious food sizzling right before your eyes. While going to a hibachi restaurant is always an (expensive) treat, we decided to bring it home this week.

Consider the following for your Hibachi Night:

• A Flat-Top Griddle or Cast-Iron Skillet – If you don’t have a hibachi grill, a large flat-top griddle or cast-iron pan works well.

• Chopsticks & Japanese-Inspired Dinnerware – Serve your dishes on classic black plates or teppanyaki-style trays.

• Hibachi-Style Sauces – Make sure you have yum yum sauce, ginger sauce, and teriyaki sauce on hand.

Hibachi Recipes to Try at Home

1. Hibachi Fried Rice

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old rice works best)
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup frozen peas and carrots
2 eggs, beaten
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp teriyaki sauce (optional)
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions:

1. Heat a large griddle or pan over medium-high heat.

2. Add butter and sesame oil, then sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

3. Add peas and carrots, cooking for 2 minutes.

4. Push veggies to one side and scramble the eggs in the empty space.

5. Stir in the cooked rice, soy sauce, and teriyaki sauce. Toss everything together.

6. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, then garnish with green onions.

2. Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast, diced
½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the griddle to medium-high and melt the butter.

2. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.

3. Add shrimp and garlic, then drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil.

4. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.

5. Serve hot with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce.

3. Hibachi Vegetables

A mix of zucchini, mushrooms, and onions tossed in butter and soy sauce makes the perfect side.

Ingredients:

1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 small onion, sliced
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Heat butter in a pan or griddle over medium heat.

2. Add zucchini, onions, and mushrooms, then season with garlic powder.

3. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, then drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil.

4. Serve warm.

4. Yum Yum Sauce (Hibachi White Sauce)

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp paprika
2–3 tbsp water (to thin the sauce)

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Would you host a hibachi night at home? Let me know in the comments!