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Hibiki BBQ - Steakhouse in El Monte, California

Hibiki BBQ

4.3 (75 reviews)

529 E Valley Blvd #108a, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Japanese steakhouse

About Hibiki BBQ - steak house in El Monte, California

Customer Review Summary

Hibiki BBQ offers a unique dining experience with a focus on Japanese BBQ. Many reviewers praised the quick and attentive service, as well as the quality and freshness of the meats, particularly the short ribs and wagyu flank steak. The all-you-can-eat option is considered worth the price, with a good selection of meats and delicious sides. The restaurant's atmosphere is stylish and reminiscent of Japan, with interesting decor, although some found the authenticity questionable. A few guests noted a mix of cultural influences, mentioning the presence of Chinese staff and Korean side dishes. Overall, reviews are positive, highlighting exceptional food quality and customer service, making it a recommended spot for dining.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Comfort food

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Groups

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking garage

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

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Based on 75 reviews

Kiara Moon

3 weeks ago

Went here for lunch on a Fri. No wait and service was quick and attentive. The meats are cut as you order them so you know it's fresh. My favorite is the short rib and wagyu flank steak. Get the pickled cucumber and marinated bean sprouts to offset the tenderness of the meat. My only problem is that there was 2 of us so we were limited in trying only 6 out of 19 meats! 😅 4-6 people is perfect. We got the SUPREME buffet.

陈晨

1 month ago

Good beef is really delicious. We ate here today on Valentine's Day. We drank red wine and Japanese beer. I'm not a drinker, but it tastes good. So cool. I will bring my child here next time. She will definitely like it.

Ivan Esteban

2 months ago

Excellent service. Good quality of meats. Awesome atmosphere and environment. Highly recommend, will come back. Noted the beautiful scenery and designs of the interior, feels like Japan indeed. They have an iPad where you can order your meat and other essentials! Need a server, request on the pad! Restrooms are clean. Price was $58 per head when we went. First bite of meat felt like premium. Huge parking space. Funny they had Chinese servers serving Japanese food, they had Korean music on.

Joanna Villarreal

2 months ago

Tried this place out for lunch yesterday. All you can eat starting @ $45.99 per person (worth the price). The food was delicious. Aside from the meat options, the sides were also my favorite part. Customer service was great, and the restaurants aesthetics were pretty cool. Highly recommend.

ANNIE RAO

3 weeks ago

is an amazing spot for Japanese BBQ. The quality of the meat is outstanding—fresh, well-marbled, and packed with flavor. Every bite is tender and juicy, especially the wagyu cuts. The restaurant has a stylish and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for a great dining experience. 💕💕💕

RoseEmily Alvarado

2 months ago

Delicious all you can eat Japanese Steakhouse!! Selection of meats was phenomenal. The sides delicious and the location absolutely awesome! The restaurant has a Japanese train station. Highly recommend this restaurant for your next outing!

Eric Cruz

2 months ago

Came here for my daughter’s Bday dinner. Discovered it via FB food influencer Nate Eatz. She loves Japan and we lived there for 10yrs. The decor and concept restaurant is interesting. All signage are recreations. Not authentic (subway lines are the wrong color, bad redrawing of actual art) But service was good and it was a good experience for my daughter. The food is NOT authentic Yakiniku. It’s Chinese owned and operated. With Korean side dishes. Attempting to replicate a Japanese Yakiniku, but a complete miss. The focus is a bit confused. If you want an interesting one off experience that simulates Japan, sure. If you want good food then give this a pass. Wagyu. Not sure that it is. Moral of the story - don’t believe the hype. Not sure about this one @nate.eatz 👎

CHAOWEI WU

3 months ago

I highly recommend this restaurant because of a recent dining experience. It is an all you all eat. The atmosphere is great, and the meat is of great quality. Plus the appetizers are very good. My favorite is the marinated baby octopus. The waiter is very nice to answer your question and serve food. Becoming member can save you some money if you come here often.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 12–11 PM
Monday 12–10 PM
Saturday 12–11 PM
Sunday 12–10 PM
Thursday 12–10 PM
Tuesday 12–10 PM
Wednesday 12–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100