Having always thought of Sakura Tokyo as a treat growing up, I’ve been hesitant in accepting other Japanese teppanyaki style restaurants as possible replacements. What intrigued me the most about Hirosaki Prime on Grafton Street was it’s a combination hibachi and “steak lounge.” The environment isn’t what you’d expect having just parked at a small strip mall; it’s interior is trendy, great lighting, with a cordially inviting atmosphere lingering in the air.
It’s difficult to go wrong with hibachi cooking, but as the chef is preparing multiple meals for multiple people on the same cook surface it can be difficult to achieve diverse flavors among those eating. While it’s common to indulge in the steak or chicken hibachi dinners as your option, the swordfish stood out on the menu. Prepared in a shining flambé with grilled vegetables and rice, the teriyaki glaze provided a nice flavor in contrast to the chunks of swordfish. The sticky rice and sesame seed flavoring added a dynamic texture to the swordfish and shrimp.
While my dish met my expectations without fail, I am greatly looking forward to return to test the chef’s steak preparations. -LV
