Homemade Hibachi Steak Bowl
Everyone loves a good hibachi dinner, but if you’re like me, you might not love the price tag that comes with it! These Homemade Hibachi Steak Bowls give you all the fun, savory flavors of restaurant hibachi in a cozy, family-friendly bowl you can make at home. With juicy steak, buttery veggies, fried rice, and that creamy hibachi sauce, it’s playful, customizable, and the kind of dinner that feels special without being complicated!
Hibachi Steak Bowls
Hibachi is such a fun experience, but let’s be honest, it can add up fast, especially for a family dinner! That’s exactly why I started making hibachi bowls at home. Turning everything into a bowl means you get a little bit of steak, veggies, rice, and sauce in every single bite, which might honestly be better than the restaurant version!
These bowls were an instant hit in our house, my fiancé absolutely loved them! I used my air fryer steak bites here because they’re quick, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every time, and they pair so well with the buttery veggies and hibachi fried rice.
Why You’ll Love These Hibachi Steak Bowls
- Restaurant flavors at home – All the classic hibachi taste without leaving your kitchen.
- Perfectly balanced bowls – Steak, veggies, rice, and sauce in every bite.
- Great for families – Fun, familiar flavors that everyone loves.
- Customizable – Swap proteins or veggies based on what you have.
- Meal-prep friendly – Everything stores and reheats well for easy lunches.
What does hibachi mean?
Hibachi traditionally refers to a Japanese heating device used for cooking over an open flame. In the U.S., “hibachi” commonly describes the style of cooking popularized by teppanyaki restaurants, where meat, vegetables, and rice are cooked on a large flat-top grill with bold seasonings and sauces!
Hibachi Bowl Ingredients
- Sirloin steak: Tender and flavorful, perfect for quick-cooking steak bites.
- Olive oil + butter: Adds richness and helps everything brown beautifully.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper for savory flavor.
- Veggies: Zucchini, onion, broccoli, and mushrooms for color and texture.
- Soy sauce: Adds umami depth! Use low-sodium so you can control the salt. I also sometimes opt for coconut aminos.
- Rice: Use day-old or chilled rice for the best fried rice texture.
- Hibachi sauce ingredients: Mayo, melted butter, ketchup, sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of sugar!
Choosing Steak for Hibachi Steak Bowls
Sirloin is a great option because it’s tender, flavorful, and affordable. Ribeye or New York strip also work well if you want something richer, just be sure to cut the steak into evenly sized cubes so it cooks quickly and evenly!
Hibachi Steak and Rice Bowl Variations & Substitutions
- Protein: Swap steak for chicken, shrimp, or tofu in this hibachi steak bowl.
- Rice: Use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Add some spice: Make it spicier with extra sriracha or chili oil in the yum yum sauce!
- Veggies: Feel free to use frozen veggies to save time.
How to Make These Homemade Hibachi Bowls
For the full ingredients list and instructions, click here.- Cook the Rice (ahead of time): Make rice in advance and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight works best). Cold rice fries up best!
- Cook the Steak: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Toss steak cubes with olive oil and seasonings. Cook for 6–7 minutes, shaking halfway through, until browned and medium to medium-well. Rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Make the Veggies: In a large skillet or wok, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, onion, broccoli, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds, then drizzle soy sauce over the vegetables. Toss to coat and set aside.
- Make the Fried Rice: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; cook 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Stir in chilled rice, breaking up clumps, and fry 4–5 minutes until hot and lightly crisp. Add soy sauce and toss well. Stir in green onions.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, mayo, ketchup, sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, paprika, garlic powder, sugar, and a splash of water until smooth and pourable.
- Assemble the Bowls: Add a scoop of fried rice to each bowl. Top with steak bites and sautéed veggies, then drizzle generously with the creamy hibachi sauce. Serve warm.
Lauren’s Top Tips for the Best Hibachi Steak and Rice Bowls!
- Cold rice is key! Fresh rice will turn mushy, so chill it for at least a few hours (overnight is best). If you didn’t plan ahead, then make the rice, spread it onto a sheet pan, and cover in plastic wrap. Then, place it in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until cold.
- Preheat the air fryer! The key to those perfectly cooked steak bites is to preheat the air fryer to 400F. The steak should sizzle when it hits the air fryer basket!
- Use real butter. This is very important when cooking anything a hibachi steak bowl. Butter is what they use in the restaurants to give everything that rich flavor! Luckily, we use a bit less at home so it isn’t as unhealthy.
- Adjust the sauce. If the sauce thickens in the fridge, just whisk in a splash of water before serving!
How to Store Leftover Hibachi Bowls
Store steak, rice, veggies, and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently and add sauce just before serving for best texture!
Hibachi Bowl FAQs
Absolutely! This hibachi steak bowls recipe doesn’t need to be limited to steak! Just adjust the cooking time, shrimp cooks in about 3 minutes, and chicken needs around 8–10 minutes (or until fully cooked).
A hibachi bowl typically includes grilled or seared protein, sautéed vegetables, rice, and a creamy hibachi-style sauce.
They can be! Using lean protein, plenty of vegetables, and moderate amount of butter and sauce makes them a balanced meal.
This is such a good question! Usually they are using a combination of butter, soy sauce, and sometimes garlic or oil for flavor.
Hibachi focuses on buttery, savory flavors, while teriyaki uses a sweet soy-based teriyaki sauce!
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Homemade Hibachi Steak Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the Rice (ahead of time): Make rice in advance and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight works best). Cold rice fries up best!
- Cook the Steak: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Toss steak cubes with olive oil and seasonings. Cook for 6–7 minutes, shaking halfway through, until browned and medium to medium-well. Rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Make the Veggies: In a large skillet or wok, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, onion, broccoli, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds, then drizzle soy sauce over the vegetables. Toss to coat and set aside.
- Make the Fried Rice: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; cook 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Stir in chilled rice, breaking up clumps, and fry 4–5 minutes until hot and lightly crisp. Add soy sauce and toss well. Stir in green onions.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, mayo, ketchup, sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, paprika, garlic powder, sugar, and a splash of water until smooth and pourable.
- Assemble the Bowls: Add a scoop of fried rice to each bowl. Top with steak bites and sautéed veggies, then drizzle generously with the creamy hibachi sauce. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Cold rice is key! Fresh rice will turn mushy, so chill it for at least a few hours (overnight is best). If you didn’t plan ahead, then make the rice, spread it onto a sheet pan, and cover in plastic wrap. Then, place it in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until cold.
- Preheat the air fryer! The key to those perfectly cooked steak bites is to preheat the air fryer to 400F. The steak should sizzle when it hits the air fryer basket!
- Use real butter. This is very important when cooking anything a hibachi bowl. Butter is what they use in the restaurants to give everything that rich flavor! Luckily, we use a bit less at home so it isn’t as unhealthy.
- Adjust the sauce. If the sauce thickens in the fridge, just whisk in a splash of water before serving!
