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Swordfish Hibachi Dinner

I chose to go with the Hibachi dinner here at Hirosaki Prime and I was not disappointed (although it was a tough choice because the rest of the menu looked outstanding).  The chefs were pretty talented with their tricks and enthusiastic too. The soup and salad you get with the hibachi dinner were both awesome – I really liked the dressing on the salad. I also liked that you had the option for either the miso soup or onion soup – something I haven’t seen other hibachi restaurants offer before. I chose the onion soup was  it hot and comforting as soup should be.  I opted to get the friend rice also cooked on the hibachi grill and it was yummy with their signature mayo based sauce drizzled all over it, although I was slightly disappointed it didn’t come standard with the meal ( of coarse those who prefer plain sticky rice I am sure would appreciate this).  I’ve been to many Hibachi restaurants and I’ve ordered many things from the menu, but this was the first place I have ever ordered swordfish – and what a treat it was. I was a bit apprehensive about picking the swordfish because it is so easy to over cook , but it was rewarded and it was perfectly cooked and smothered in a sweet teriyaki sauce.

It did take awhile, from the time we got there to the time I left, but it was dinner and a show, and the food was delicious so I didn’t mind so much. Hirosaki Prime seems to have a some unique tricks which make it stand out from your typical hibachi restaurants – and worth the try. -SB

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Sirloin Hibachi Dinner

When I first walked into Hirosaki Prime on Grafton Street, I knew I would be treated to something very special. The restaurant’s decor is stunning, from the soft red lights engulfing the expansive bar to the big, colorful paintings and studded wall art (one diner suggested the walls had been “bedazzled”), the design and attention to detail is outstanding.

The menu offers lots of variety including hot and cold appetizers, sushi, sashimi, soups and of course, the hibachi dinner menu. I started my meal with an appetizer of himachi (yellow tail) and tako (octopus) sashimi, both of which were flavorful and fresh. For my main course I chose the sirloin hibachi dinner looking forward to not only the food, but also the show that comes along with the whole hibachi dining experience. The first course served was a dark, rich and delicious Japanese onion soup followed quickly with a house salad complete with a tangy and flavorful ginger dressing. Our chef arrived at the hibachi table and began his preparation. He introduced himself, got the hibachi orders set and proceeded to grill some shrimp flambé appetizers for the table. He then diced and cooked some veggies and proceeded with the customary show…flipping veggies with his spatula for us to catch in our mouths, the flaming onion volcano, the egg cracking and the skillful cooking utensil juggling.

The real star of the show was the food as the sirloin steak was cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavorful seasoning, served with spicy rice, onions, egg and fresh veggies.

-JG