Oishi Hibachi Steakhouse - Champaign

It was an icy cold mid January weekday so the restaurant was more available to cater to a big crowd. The food was great. The drinks were good. The staff waited until all 13 guests arrived to seat us together, chair to chair basically. Reservations are unfortunately not taken. It was my birthday and I was allowed to bring the birthday cake. Loved the entertainment and cheer of the atmosphere. Loved the birthday song sung to me by the staff with their adorable little drum and lighted red velvet cake with a big firecracker like candle. They handed out a little tiara which was an appreciated token. My friend has a lethal allergy to shrimp and it was taken cared of very well by the chef. He first cooked the rice, then vegetables, and meats, and seafood at the very end so there was no chance of cross contamination. I bought gift cards in advance and paid $490 including 18% tip for chef and server so you can eyeball a rough amount for your party. Sake is $5 each and soda is $3.50. It’s a great place to party and make memories. I hope you found my review helpful.

We celebrated my husband's birthday last night and had a fantastic time. The food was beyond good and the service excellent. Will definitely do more birthday celebrations here.

I generally get a hibachi lunch special to-go, and the price and portion size is JUST PERFECT! (It 's actually lunch and a mid-afternoon slump snack too! The staff is always incredibly courteous, and the food is just as amazing! I cannot recommend this place enough, especially for lunch!

The lighting was so bright, I felt I was in a cafeteria, she be dimmed, especially in the evening. The noise was outrageous, especially since it was the employees causing it!

Great choice for a classic Hibachi experience. Less cramped than most places, the show is solid. Good deals on lunch. What they're lacking for me is just the finishing touch on the food the meat is always good, but everything else needs higher heat and/or a harder sear. What I come to hibachi places for is usually the fried rice that intense, almost burnt flavor of wok made or hard seared fried rice, and I never get more than a hint of that flavor. I'd also love a richer miso based sauce but you can't go wrong with the classic yum yum either.