Simple hibachi fried rice recipe: This hibachi fried rice is simple, quick, and perfectly seasoned! It takes a few ingredients and 10 minutes to make this umami loaded, delicious fried rice - just like you get at Benihana.

What is Hibachi Fried Rice?
Hibachi fried rice is a popular choice in Japanese steakhouses and many restaurant chains. The term 'Hibachi' is interchangeably used as teppanyaki(teppan-yaki) in the US and some western countries.
Teppanyaki refers to the words 'teppan'(iron plate) and 'yaki'(grilled). Teppanyaki style cooking uses a flat surface metal plate to cook food by skilled chefs more often in a restaurant setting. However, the true Japanese hibachi translates to 'fire pot' which is a small charcoal grill with an open grate design used for heating and cooking purposes.
This Japanese fried rice is very simple yet full of flavor. It comes together in just 10 minutes from start to finish and is quite economical. No teppanyaki grill top needed to make this. You can use a wok, skillet, frying pan, or something that is big enough to handle the mixing of the rice.
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What is the difference between Hibachi fried rice and Chinese fried rice?
The major difference between the two in taste is hibachi style fried rice uses butter and more soy sauce than the Chinese counterpart.
Serving Suggestions
Hibachi fried rice and yum yum sauce is a popular combo. You can also serve this as it is or with any hibachi side dish for a complete meal.
For homemade yum yum sauce whisk together mayonnaise, butter, sriracha, sugar, paprika, and garlic powder.
Ingredients You'll Need
This hibachi fried rice is very simple. To make this, you only need 8 easily available ingredients.

Rice: Any long grain white rice or Jasmine rice will do. Be sure to use cooked, chilled rice. A day old cooked rice or leftover rice works best. You can even use freshly cooked rice, in that case, make sure to cool the rice completely and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes uncovered.
Butter: Butter gives the signature flavor of hibachi fried rice. Do not skip.
Sesame oil: I like to use a combination of butter and sesame oil. You could use only butter if you like. Vegetable oil, soybean oil are great substitutes.
Eggs: Another important ingredient in hibachi rice. Eggs add great texture, flavor, & protein to the fried rice.
Soy sauce: Soy sauce adds that umami flavor to the rice. I have used regular soy sauce. Use low sodium soy sauce if you wish.
Scallions: Scallions or green onions.
Salt & pepper: Use as per taste.
Variations
This simple hibachi fried rice recipe can be easily customized. You can add any protein or veggies you like. Ham, chicken, and shrimp are some popular additions. In vegetable carrots, green peas, bell pepper, onion, garlic are some popular add-ons.
Benihana Restaurant Style Hibachi Fried Rice Preparations Step By Step
- Prep ingredients: Prepare the ingredients in advance. Beat the eggs, chop the scallions, crumble the rice with your hands and set aside.
- Scramble the eggs: Heat butter and oil in a pan or wok over medium flame. Once heated add beaten eggs and lightly scramble them.

- Add rice and seasoning: Add rice, salt, crushed pepper, soy sauce, and chopped scallions.
- Stir fry rice: Stir over a high flame until the soy sauce coats the rice well and caramelizes into the rice.
- Serve: Turn off the flame and serve immediately.

Tips for making the Best Hibachi Fried Rice
- Use a day old rice: Cook the rice a day ahead and refrigerate. This will help the rice to dry enough and give the fried rice a perfect texture.
- Use Butter: Butter makes the fried rice richer and even more flavorful.
- Stir the rice over high heat: Stirring the rice over high flame gives the rice a smoky taste.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this as it is or with yum yum sauce or any hibachi side dish to enjoy a complete hibachi meal.

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Recipe

Simple Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe | Japanese Fried Rice
Equipment
- Wok or skillet or frying pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice (any long grain white rice or jasmine rice)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon freshly crushed pepper or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 3 scallions finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Prepare the ingredients in advance. Beat the egg, chop the scallions, crumble the rice with your hands, and set aside.
- Scramble the eggs: Heat butter and oil in a pan or wok over medium flame. Once heated add beaten eggs and lightly scramble them.
- Add rice and seasoning: Add rice, salt, crushed pepper, soy sauce, and chopped scallions.
- Stir fry rice: Stir over a high flame until the soy sauce coats the rice well and caramelizes into the rice.
- Serve: Turn off the flame and serve immediately.
Notes
- Rice: Any long grain white rice or Jasmine rice will do. Be sure to use cooked, chilled rice. A day old cooked rice or leftover rice works best. You can even use freshly cooked rice, in that case, make sure to cool the rice completely and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes uncovered.
- Butter: Butter gives the signature flavor of hibachi fried rice. Do not skip.
- Sesame oil: I like to use a combination of butter and sesame oil. You could use only butter if you like. Vegetable oil, soybean oil are great substitutes.
- Eggs: Another important ingredient in hibachi rice. Eggs add great texture, flavor, & protein to the fried rice.
- Soy sauce: Soy sauce adds that umami flavor to the rice. I have used regular soy sauce. Use low sodium soy sauce if you wish.
- Scallions: Scallions or green onions.
- Salt & pepper: Use as per taste.
- Use a day old rice: Cook the rice a day ahead and refrigerate. This will help the rice to dry enough and give the fried rice a perfect texture.
- Use Butter: Butter makes the dish richer and even more flavorful.
- Stir the rice over high heat: Stirring the rice over high flame gives the rice a slightly crisp texture and a smoky taste.
Debbie manolis
Can i add chopped fine chicken? When would i add should i cook seperate ? Thank you
Geetanjali
Hi, Debbie! Yeah, you can. You need to cook chicken separately.
Andréa Janssen
We love fried rice and this recipe is so quick, easy, and simple. It got a lot of terrific flavors. I'm going to prepare it this weekend for sure!
Geetanjali
Thank you, Andrea! Happy cooking! 🙂
Amy
Awesome recipe and I always have leftover rice in my house because I have hungry teenagers who always ravage the fridge 24 hours a day! So true about leftover rice and after making this recipe I'm converted. Now I have to make more rice so I have more leftovers! LOL
Geetanjali
Thank you, Amy! 🙂
Gloria
I love rice. It has been a long time since I have been in a Japanese steak house. This sounds delicious. Now I can make this at home. Thanks so much.
Geetanjali
Thank you, Gloria!
Lillian
I love hibachi fried rice, it's one of my favorite things about going to benihana. I can't wait to give this a try!
Geetanjali
Thank you, Lillian!
Brynn
These are such great tips and I can't wait to try making this. Love that because the rice is a day old everything comes together quickly, perfect for the weeknights.
Geetanjali
Thank you, Brynn!
Nora
What a great recipe! I love hibachi fried rice! Thanks to your recipe, I can make one at home myself! Thank you for sharing!
Geetanjali
Hi, Nora! Glad you like this! Thank you! 🙂
Nayomi
I love fried rice and this bowl looks absolutely amazing. I can't wait to give this recipe ago.