Watami Japanese Steakhouse 4750 Roosevelt Boulevard, Middletown, OH 45044

"Just a rename of Taku, food is still the same. Cheap hibachi that exceeds the price in quality. The restaurant is a little dingy but prep seems to be clean. Not a great place for a high end date, but perfect to get a hibachi fix on a budget."

"Very kind workers. They care about making it a great experience. The service was fast, and the food was very fresh and delicious. They went above and beyond making the display of the dish look beautiful. The lunch special is a great deal, but even if you don’t catch the deal it’s worth the price. They give a large portion of food. Wonderful experience. Very delicious. I do highly recommend the chicken hibachi."

"The food was outstanding in the hibachi. Service was good but very slow. We waited 20-30 mins for a chef. The staff were doing their best, but they just didn't have enough staff. We will definitely go back."

"Top teir hibachi food. Have been here before the name change and always liked it but did notice a small decline over the years. After the name change and new management, it's back to its former glory or even better. We went for lunch and I got the chicken and fried rice and both were amazing. I can't remember having better fried rice anywhere. It was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The chicken was very good as well. It was perfectly tender and seasoned appropriately. I also had the soup and it was good as always, nice and savory. The yum yum or white sauce was exceptional as well. I've been perfecting my own personal recipe for years and this is the only place I would consider to have a better flavored yum yum than my own. It's truly exceptional. I've been to many hibachi restaurants and love to compare and review them. I don't have any notes on how they could improve the food here. The others in my group all said the steak, vegetables and shrimp were exceptional. Our chef Tony was top teir. His tricks were definitely excelent and he was attentive to our needs. He was able to multitask and prepare our food quickly while still making sure everything was done correctly. I hope to be back and get him as our chef again in the future. When I'm in this area, this will definitely remain at the top of my list of places to stop at."

"I went at the last minute for a birthday celebration and even though they were about to close, they gave my party of 6 the best experience and food ever. I was craving hibachi, and they delivered. Thanks so much, highly recommended. Our waitress, I failed to get her name, was on point as well."