the food was really good. I called in and it was ready within 15 mins. The garden rolls are huge! They asked if I wanted all three sauces on top—I said yes, but I wouldn’t do that again. It was too much sauce for me but still good. The hibachi plate was so good, I didn’t even need any sauce on it. (I used the sauce the next day) The reheat value on the hibachi plate is a 10/10. The roll was so huge, I got full off of that and ate the hibachi plate the next day. The only thing that I didn’t like was paying for the chili sauce, but it seems like that’s a thing so I usually keep chili sauce at home so I don’t have to get theirs. The two big containers of yum yum sauce came w the order, so I get it. Overall, I enjoyed it, and I would go back.
Vegan Restaurant
Hibachi Express
· $$$$ · laurel · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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the food was really good. I called in and it was ready within 15 mins. The garden rolls are huge! They asked if I wanted all three sauces on top—I said yes, but I wouldn’t do that again. It was too much sauce for me but still good. The hibachi plate was so good, I didn’t even need any sauce on it. (I used the sauce the next day) The reheat value on the hibachi plate is a 10/10. The roll was so huge, I got full off of that and ate the hibachi plate the next day. The only thing that I didn’t like was paying for the chili sauce, but it seems like that’s a thing so I usually keep chili sauce at home so I don’t have to get theirs. The two big containers of yum yum sauce came w the order, so I get it. Overall, I enjoyed it, and I would go back.
So far, I’ve tried three total yakimesi around the Hattiesburg area and this is the best one. Surprisingly great portion sizes, the sauce is spectacular, friendly service, the fried rice itself was good without the sauce, and lastly, the chicken was nice. I would definitely come back!
So far, I’ve tried three total yakimesi around the Hattiesburg area and this is the best one. Surprisingly great portion sizes, the sauce is spectacular, friendly service, the fried rice itself was good without the sauce, and lastly, the chicken was nice. I would definitely come back!
"My son thoughtfully bought hibachi chicken for my birthday and another for my pregnant daughter so she wouldn't feel left out. However, upon opening mine and my daughters, I found plain, dry chicken with no teriyaki or any sauce, along with rice and broccoli. Having enjoyed delicious hibachi at OEC in Hattiesburg and Brandon many times, I was quite disappointed with my experience at Hibachi express in Laurel, MS. The next day, April 18th, I called to inquire if the chicken was meant to have sauce. The person who answered confirmed it should have, but because I had eaten about a quarter of the rice out of hunger on my Birthday the night before, her boss refused a return or replacement. It felt unreasonable to rush out on my birthday evening to return a gift my son bought me , so I waited until the next day . I only ate some of the rice, not even all of it.". If you’ve had a bad experience at hibachi express, I would recommend driving to Hattiesburg or Brandon, Mississippi and getting the best hibachi from OEC! The oily looking stuff in the second pic is chicken broth of some sort, but definitely not teriyaki!