If you're craving the sizzling, smoky flavor of Japanese steakhouse-style fried rice, this hibachi fried rice recipe brings it straight to your kitchen. Whether you serve it as a side dish or enjoy it as a main, this restaurant-style recipe is quick, flavorful, and family-approved.
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What Is Hibachi Fried Rice?
Hibachi fried rice is a Japanese-inspired stir-fried rice dish cooked on a flat-top grill (or griddle) at high heat. It's a staple at hibachi restaurants, known for its rich umami flavor, slightly smoky aroma, and the theatrical cooking style it’s often associated with.
This recipe was inspired by my Golden Fried rice and Beef Chow Fun on this site. Hibachi Steak, Hibachi Veggies and Yum Yum Sauce are my favorite dishes to serve with Hibachi Fried Rice.
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😍 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Better than takeout – Make it fresh with no added preservatives.
- Budget-friendly – Uses basic pantry and fridge staples.
- Customizable – Easily adjust veggies, protein, or sauces.
- Quick and easy – Ready in under 30 minutes!
🥘 Hibachi Fried Rice recipe ingredients
- Soy sauce – Regular and dark (or low sodium if preferred)
- Sesame oil – Toasted sesame oil for authentic flavor
- Cooking wine – Such as mirin or Shaoxing wine
- Chicken bouillon powder – Adds depth and umami
- Butter – For richness and flavor
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found on the recipe card below.
🍗 Substitutions & Variations
- Chicken bouillon powder: Substitute with a splash of chicken broth or skip entirely.
- Cooking wine: Use rice vinegar (for tang) or omit.
- Soy sauce: Swap with tamari for gluten-free or coconut aminos for lower sodium.
- Add protein: Stir in diced chicken, shrimp, or steak.
- Spicy kick: Mix in a dash of sriracha or chili oil.
- Vegetarian: Skip the chicken powder and eggs and add more veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms.
🔪 How to make Hibachi Fried Rice
- Step 1: In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Step 2: Then add diced carrots and peas, and stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until tender.
- Step 3: Push the veggies to one side of the pan. Crack in the 2 eggs on the empty side and scramble them until fully cooked.
- Step 4: Add the cooked rice to the pan.
- Step 5: Drizzle in the soy sauce and seasoning sauce. Sprinkle in the kosher salt, chicken powder, and a dash of white pepper.
- Step 6: Break up any clumps with a spatula and mix well, and cook for 2–3 minutes, letting the rice toast slightly for extra flavor.
- Step 7: Drizzle cooking wine around the edges of the pan and add butter. Turn off the heat and drizzle in the sesame oil and toss to combine.
- Step 8: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with your hibachi favorites, and enjoy!
Hint: For authentic hibachi-style texture, let the rice sit undisturbed for 1–2 minutes before stirring. This creates crispy golden bits!
💡 Recipe Pro tips
- Use cold, day-old rice to avoid soggy fried rice.
- Cook on high heat for a slightly charred, smoky flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if necessary.
💭 Hibachi Fried Recipe FAQ
Use medium or long-grain white rice. Jasmine or leftover takeout rice works well.
Using cold, day-old rice, high heat, and a mix of butter, soy sauce, and sesame oil creates that signature flavor and texture.
Hibachi fried rice is made with butter and sesame oil and cooked on a flat griddle. Chinese fried rice typically uses a wok with different sauces, such as oyster sauce.
The combination of butter, garlic, soy sauce, and a bit of smoky char from high heat makes it rich and flavorful.
🫙 Storage
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
- To Reheat: Microwave or stir-fry with a splash of water or soy sauce to revive texture.
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📖 Recipe Card
The Best HIbachi Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked White Rice see note 1
- 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- ¼ cup Onion Diced
- ¼ cup Diced Carrots & Peas
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Minced
- 2 Eggs
- ½ tablespoon Soy Sauce
- ½ tablespoon Seasoning Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Chicken Powder
- 2 stalks Green Onions (Sliced)
- 1 dash White Pepper
- ½ tablespoon Cooking Wine
- ½ tablespoon Sesame Oil
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Instructions
- Wash and slice green onions, and dice onions and garlic.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Then add diced carrots and peas, and stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until tender.
- Push the veggies to one side of the pan. Crack in the 2 eggs on the empty side and scramble them until fully cooked.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan. Drizzle in the soy sauce and seasoning sauce. Sprinkle in the kosher salt, chicken powder, and a dash of white pepper.
- Break up any clumps with a spatula and mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes, letting the rice toast slightly for extra flavor.
- Drizzle cooking wine around the edges of the pan and add butter. Turn off the heat and drizzle in the sesame oil and toss to combine.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with your hibachi favorites and enjoy!
Notes
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Food safety
- Cool rice quickly and refrigerate within 2 hours.
- Always use clean utensils and equipment.
- Reheat to 165°F (74°C) before eating.
Sharon Nguyen says
This is an easy recipe to bring hibachi home! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!