Hibachi is actually a Japanese heating device.

This cooking method in Japan goes back many centuries and has quite a history.

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The American version of hibachi differs from its roots.

We typically associate hibachi with large and open grills instead of the small charcoal grills when hibachi first started.

Sometimes, the presentation, or "the show," is more popular than the food.

Hibachi has become a social, interactive dining experience where chefs perform cooking tricks, such as tossing food into the air or creating fire shows.

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Who doesn't love the smoking onion volcano?

If you've never experienced hibachi, I highly recommend it.

Chefs are authentic entertainers who strive to make you a delicious meal and smile while your food is prepared.

Hibachi restaurants and steakhouses have now expanded to feature other popular food items, including sushi.

There's one hibachi restaurant that gets consistent praise across the board.

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Check out this recent Google review:

Whether your looking for raw sushi, cooked sushi, warm dishes or cool drinks both with and without alcohol, this is an enjoyable place to go. Hibachi is a fun interactive cooking show with skilled cooks entertaining families and friends as they wait for their food to cook before you eyes; Mickey is especially funny. We have tried all type of menu items here and have not had a bad experience. It would be nice to see them be more eco-friendly and without the use of foam boxes and bleached paper products. Sharing meals makes less carry home, and helps you to save room for Fried Ice Cream. The nice thing about raw sushi is that you can you can cook raw left overs the next day.

Sakura Hibachi Steakhouse is located on Route 46 East in Parsippany.

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