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Hibachi Steak

Published: April 25, 2021   |   Updated: June 29, 2022   |   44 Comments

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Try hibachi steak at home with a buttery sirloin steak in a rich Asian-inspired sauce that only takes 10 minutes from start to finish.

Hibachi rice, veggies and steak on a white plate with a side of Yum Yum sauce.

Today we’ll be continuing the hibachi experience at home with some hibachi steak. Pair it with easy-to-make hibachi rice or noodles, hibachi veggies and some yum yum sauce and you have a well-balanced meal.

These delicious bite-sized pieces of steak are so easy to make in about 5 minutes of stir-frying to get that gorgeous sear. It has that signature creamy buttery taste mingling with a soy-teriyaki base you’ll find in most Japanese Steakhouses. So let’s get started.

How To Make Hibachi Steak (1 Min Video)

What Is Hibachi Steak?

Hibachi is cooking the cooking of meat, vegetables, seafood, noodles, and rice over super-high heat on a flat and hot grill. These usually involve a fancy show with a hibachi chef at Japanese steakhouse restaurants like Kobe and Benihana.

Hibachi steak are bite-sized steak bites seared over high heat in butter, garlic, an Asian stir-fry sauce and finished with a drizzle of sesame oil.

To make this at home, you don’t need a flat surface like the fancy hibachi grill. A good wok or cast iron pan will work just as well to achieve the same level of sear. If you don’t own a wok or cast iron pan, you can get away with using a regular skillet but you won’t get the same level of sear.

Ingredients in Hibachi Steak

Ingredients to make hibachi steak in prep bowls.

HIBACHI STEAK RECIPE TIPS

Meat – Use boneless steak cuts like sirloin or fillet and cut it into 1” bite-sized pieces. The amount of time you cook the steak bites depends on how rare or well-done you like it:

Medium rare: 2 minutes
Medium: 3 minutes
Well done: 4-5 minutes

For this recipe, I stir-fried the steak bites until they charred and absorbed the sauce. This took about 5 minutes. Shorter times will result in slightly less browned steak bites.

A close up shot of hibachi steak on a plate with hibachi rice, veggies and Yum Yum sauce in the background.

Soy sauce – Feel free to substitute soy sauce for some low sodium soy sauce. There’s no need to add more salt to the dish as there’s enough sodium from the soy sauce to flavor everything.

Teriyaki sauce – Both teriyaki sauce or mirin work. What you want is a hint of sweetness to balance out the salt from the soy sauce.

Bite-sized pieces of seared hibachi steak in a cast iron pan.

Sesame oil – A little bit of sesame oil goes a LONG way, so 1/4 teaspoon of it is more than enough. Sesame oil isn’t so much a cooking oil but more of a finisher to add some flavor, so just drizzle a little bit of it at the end. Skip this if you don’t like the taste.

Sear – Stir-fry the steak until it is beautifully seared and the sauce has caramelized into the meat. You’ll know it’s done cooking and has fully absorbed all the sauce when the steak changes from a raw pink color to light gray, and finally to a nice dark brown. The trick to doing this without overcooking the steak is to do it over high heat and quickly.

Since you’ll be using high heat, I recommend prepping everything in advance so you’re ready to go. Keep everything moving in the pan until all the liquid has cooked off and the meat has a gorgeous sear.

A pair of gold and black chopsticks holding a piece of hibachi steak while dipping into a bowl of Yum Yum sauce.

Pan – You can stir-fry this in a regular skillet, but a wok would be a better option. With a wok, there’s just more room to toss things around to get the perfect sear. But a cast iron skillet will also work.

Yum Yum sauce – This creamy mayo-based sauce is the sauce they typically serve at Hibachi Steakhouses. I’ve included the recipe to make it from scratch in the notes. You can also buy it pre-made from Amazon or your local grocery store. I’ve tried the Terry Ho’s brand before and it’s pretty comparable to me. Check your local grocery store first before buying online though because it’s much cheaper.

And that’s about it. Enjoy!

MORE HIBACHI RECIPES TO TRY

  • Hibachi Noodles
  • Hibachi Rice
  • Hibachi Vegetables
  • Hibachi Chicken
  • Hibachi Shrimp
  • Yum Yum Sauce
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Hibachi rice, veggies and steak on a white plate with a side of Yum Yum sauce.

Hibachi Steak


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  • Total Time: 10 minutes
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Try hibachi steak at home with a buttery sirloin steak in a rich Asian-inspired sauce that only takes 10 minutes from start to finish.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. boneless steak like sirloin/fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

SAUCE

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce/mirin
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  2. Over medium-high heat, melt the butter and toss in the garlic. Saute until fragrant, about half a minute.
  3. Add in the steak bites and toss to combine.
  4. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat the meat thoroughly.
  5. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the sauce has cooked down and the beef is seared.
  6. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil (optional) and dish and serve hot with hibachi rice, hibachi noodles, or hibachi vegetables.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

Yum Yum Sauce (4-6 servings)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce/ketchup
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
1–2 tablespoons water, add until desired consistency

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins

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  1. Sheryl says

    March 25, 2025

    New favorite recipe! The steak was so flavorful and yummy and it was so easy to make. I made it in a 12 inch cast iron skillet and my daughter loved it with rice and hibachi vegetables.

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      March 25, 2025

      I bet it got a great sear in that cast iron! I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sheryl, and thanks for trying it out with the other hibachi recipes 🙂

      Reply
  2. Melissa says

    September 20, 2024

    Amazing! I used a avocado oil instead but otherwise I 10/10 recommend

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      September 21, 2024

      Glad to hear it and thank you, Melissa! I hope you make it again.

      Reply
  3. Tony says

    September 3, 2024

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, good. Made this on my blackstone. Added a few veggies!!!! Mmmmmmmmm goood

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      September 21, 2024

      I bet it was so much fun on a proper flat top! Feeling like a real hibachi chef 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sally Putnam says

    September 1, 2024

    I made this for dinner tonight. It was wonderful!! This recipe will be added to my weekly rotation.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      September 21, 2024

      Enjoy the steak the next time you make it, Sally! I hope you pair it with some rice or noodles, yum!

      Reply
  5. Monica Lepianka says

    July 22, 2024

    Is there a way to substitute the mayo for something else?

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      July 23, 2024

      If this is for the Yum Yum sauce, you could also try something lighter, like Greek yogurt as base instead.

      Reply
  6. Kim says

    February 4, 2024

    This is a fabulous recipe and my family loved it. Easy and quick. Simple sauce and outstanding flavors.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      February 13, 2024

      Thank you Kim! I’m glad to hear you and your family loved the recipe 🙂

      Reply
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Hibachi rice, veggies and steak on a white plate with a side of Yum Yum sauce.
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Bite-sized pieces of seared hibachi steak in a cast iron pan.
A pair of gold and black chopsticks holding a piece of hibachi steak while dipping into a bowl of Yum Yum sauce.
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