Hibachi vs Teriyaki: What’s the Difference?

Written By Hui Chen

When you visit Iron Grill in Norfolk or Virginia Beach, you’re greeted with a menu full of sizzling hibachi dishes and rich, flavorful teriyaki options. But what exactly is the difference between these two Japanese cooking styles—and which one should you order?

Let’s break it down.

🔥 What Is Hibachi?

At Iron Grill, our hibachi dishes are cooked fresh on a hot flat-top grill using just salt, pepper, and soy sauce. This simple and traditional seasoning method lets the natural flavors of the meat and vegetables shine through—no heavy sauces, just bold, clean flavor.

Each hibachi entrée is served with grilled vegetables and your choice of fried rice or noodles.

Popular Hibachi Dishes:

  • Chicken Hibachi

  • Steak Hibachi

  • Shrimp Hibachi

  • Steak & Shrimp Combo

  • Hibachi Vegetables (vegetarian-friendly!)

🍯 What Is Teriyaki?

Teriyaki focuses on sweet, savory flavor. The sauce—made with soy sauce, sugar, and sometimes garlic or ginger—is what sets teriyaki apart. It’s brushed over grilled meat to create a rich, flavorful glaze.

At Iron Grill, our teriyaki meals are grilled to order and topped with our house-made teriyaki sauce. Served with rice and fresh vegetables.

Popular Teriyaki Dishes:

  • Chicken Teriyaki

  • Steak Teriyaki

  • Chicken, Steak & Shrimp Teriyaki

🥢 Which One Should You Choose?

  • Love that clean grilled flavor? Try hibachi.

  • Prefer a sweet, saucy glaze? Go with teriyaki.

  • Hungry for variety? Grab both.

Both hibachi and teriyaki are freshly made in-house and served in generous portions.

📍 Visit Iron Grill Today

Craving Japanese comfort food in Hampton Roads? We’ve got you covered.

Norfolk Location
725 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA
📞 (757) 222-8886

Virginia Beach Location
5824 Northampton Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
📞 (757) 937-1345

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Hui Chen