When the Grill Goes Cold: How Our Hibachi Chefs Save the Day
Behind every flawless hibachi party lies a series of near-disasters our chefs quietly prevent. Here are 3 real situations where our team turned potential party ruiners into memorable moments: The Case of the Last-Minute Vegan 5 minutes before showtime A guest quietly mentioned being vegan—after the menu was finalized. The Save: Our chef transformed plain tofu into “dragon eggs” using: Quick-pickled vegetables from the garnish tray Miso paste from our emergency kit Toasted sesame seeds crushed tableside The result received a standing ovation—and a new menu item was born. The Rainy Day Meltdown During setup in a downpour Heavy rain threatened an outdoor wedding reception. The Save: Our team: Repurposed the couple’s ceremony arch as a grill cover Used tablecloths to create wind barriers Served warm sake as “liquid umbrellas” Guests later called it “the most magical storm party ever.” The Allergy Alert Mid-performance A parent realized their child had eaten shrimp—despite noted shellfish a...