Tokyo Hibachi in Springfield, NJ

[noya]

Anyone know anything about this new restaurant?
Googled but nothing came up...thanks!

[danielf82]

They have w working website at www.tokyohibachinj.com
I tried it recently. I ordered the Hibachi Steak lunch special. It was a bit on the oily side, but it was tasty. It was a bit skimpy on the amount of meat, most of it was veggies.
Overall, it wasn't bad. I think I'll try something I'm more familiar with next time, like the sesame chicken, so I can compare it to other chinese places I've been to.

[marissaj]

My dh LOVES the seared wontons with the garlic sauce. Also the dumplings.

[helou]

My husband works close by and often picks up some food to bring home, often to fill in the rest of our supper. We were there just this afternoon and took home some snacks. We both find the food very nice and tasty, and the people are very accommodating. This time we got the spring rolls (always good), and 2 sets of wings, regular fried and the Japanese (agree with Moshe from Pardes about those).
The people who were there eating also seemed to be enjoying their food very much.

[Moishefrompardes]

the japanese wings & dumplings are my favorites.

[Sunnigrl73]

Website with menu: http://whatamall.net/tokyohibachi.htm

[DeisCane]

Just to the menu. The site is terrible: http://whatamall.net/TKOMenu.pdf

[helou]

Anyone been there recently? How is it?

[marissaj]

We LOVE it. If you like the Chinese food in Elizabeth and are wondering why it changed recently, it is because the old chef there is now an owner of this restaurant.
We are not the easiest family to feed- my DH eats anything, I am a veggie and my DS only eats chicken and rice and yet they remember our order and make perfect food each time.
You MUST try the spring rolls if you go- they are delicious.

[helou]

You talked me into it. My husband works in Union, not far away on Morris Avenue - I'll have him bring home supper this week.

[marissaj]

we have some favorites and some thing my DH wont touch. Stay away from the bourbon chicken and teriyaki chicken sticks.
He recommends the sweet n sour chicken and/ or general tzo's.

[rogerharries]

It's so so. Been there a few times. Food is greasy but edible.

[lazercal]

any updates or working website? I am looking for a place to stop for lunch on a friday on the way back to NY from the Poconos

[DeisCane]

I ate there a little over a month ago and was pleased. The food was slightly above average and the service and prices were fine.

[noya]

We've been a bunch of times. Owners are sweet, food is nice (not excellent, but tasty for sure). Prices are quite reasonable. We enjoy the teriyaki tofu with veggies and brown rice, which also works out to be a healthier meal. Enjoy!

[helou]

If anyone goes there, please let us know how it is. It would be so great to have a good restaurant there. Are there any other kosher places in Springfield?

[DeisCane]

There's a kosher bagel shop and an ice cream shop (newly kosher). There used to be a shawarma place. It closed about 3 years ago.

[DeisCane]

New article/review on the restaurant. Hopefully it's getting its footing.

http://njjewishnews.com/article/7803/...

[dannygrl45]

They expanded the menu last week - its nice that there are a bunch of new options - mostly chinese.

[marissaj]

went there on monday= owner is sooooooooo nice and food was pretty good! good service and lunch specials were very reasonable. Even my 3 year old found something to eat.

[vallevin]

How did you hear about it? What's the supervision?
Where is it located?
Is it open Motzei Shabbos?

[DeisCane]

From the congregation Israel site:
NEW RESTAURANT IN TOWN: Tokyo Hibachi opening November 17, 2011 November 11, 2011 ***NEW RESTAURANT IN TOWN: Tokyo Hibachi, a new kosher Japanese-Chinese restaurant under the Vaad of MetroWest, will be opening this coming Thursday, November 17th, right on Morris Avenue!!***

[dannygrl45]

Tokyo Hibachi opened today -- it is under the Orthodox hashgacha of Vaad of Metrowest. Enjoy!

[vallevin]

Someone I know at the Vaad gave me a preview menu (and told me specifically not to circulate it),

But here is the contact info:
238 Morris Ave Springfield NJ 07081
Tel.: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Sun-Thurs 11-9
Friday 11-2
Sat 7-12

Menu is very limited, Vegtables/Chicken/Beef Teriyaki or Hibachi Style, Chicken Wings.
Some typical appetizers. No sushi.

[DeisCane]

OK, so it's in "downtown" Springfield. That's close enough for kosher keepers in Maplewood, Livingston, Millburn and even South/West Orange. Hope it's worth supporting!

[noya]

thanks for the info. so strange that there's no website, or even facebook page...

[DeisCane]

Huge mistake these days not to have a web presence on opening day. It takes so little money and time too!

[dannygrl45]

I agree, hopefully theyre tackle that soon!

[grishania]

What is a price range? Is it open Motzi Shabbat?

[vallevin]

DO NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION.

I only had a mock-up menu, but according to that, yes they will open Motzei Shabbos and lunch plates were under 10, dinner plates under 15.

[dannygrl45]

the restaurant is open until 12 am on Sat. night