Originally Posted by MandoMan (Post 2329294)

“ In North America, the term hibachi refers to a small cooking stove heated by charcoal (called a shichirin in Japanese), or to an iron hot plate (called a teppan in Japanese) used in teppanyaki restaurants.”
Hibachi - Wikipedia
When I was growing up, this is what we all called a Hibachi. They were popular little grills for use on balconies in apartment houses.

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2329240)

Good review!

I always thought hibachi was synonymous with the communal grill. That part is definitely disappointing.

Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 2329205)

Had very good lunch today (5/7) at Kumo, rather new hibachi & sushi restaurant on Kristine Way, off 44. Small, very clean, minimalist, modern Japanese interior makes a good first impression. Late lunch (served until 3), so only 4 tables occupied. Seated immediately and order taken very quickly since it was nearly 3. Ordered hibachi shrimp. Drink and clear soup (surprise, it was actually hot, so often clear soup is luke warm) were promptly at the table and order taken. They had quite a large lunch menu including many sushi choices, hibachi choices, and a variety of Bento box dinners. Ordered hibachi shrimp which came with flavorful plump sushi type rice, grilled vegetables, and a generous portion of medium sized grilled shrimp. Polite and very attentive waitress. If I could suggest any improvement at all, I'd say serving the hibachi lunch on a warm plate would really help since it cools so quickly after it comes off the grill. The hibachi meals are prepared in the kitchen, not at communal grill tables, so those who are mainly interested in the "show" would probably be disappointed even though the food was excellent.

Originally Posted by cwmmfink (Post 2329343)

On board with the masses. Good food and service, always.

Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 2329205)

Had very good lunch today (5/7) at Kumo, rather new hibachi & sushi restaurant on Kristine Way, off 44. Small, very clean, minimalist, modern Japanese interior makes a good first impression. Late lunch (served until 3), so only 4 tables occupied. Seated immediately and order taken very quickly since it was nearly 3. Ordered hibachi shrimp. Drink and clear soup (surprise, it was actually hot, so often clear soup is luke warm) were promptly at the table and order taken. They had quite a large lunch menu including many sushi choices, hibachi choices, and a variety of Bento box dinners. Ordered hibachi shrimp which came with flavorful plump sushi type rice, grilled vegetables, and a generous portion of medium sized grilled shrimp. Polite and very attentive waitress. If I could suggest any improvement at all, I'd say serving the hibachi lunch on a warm plate would really help since it cools so quickly after it comes off the grill. The hibachi meals are prepared in the kitchen, not at communal grill tables, so those who are mainly interested in the "show" would probably be disappointed even though the food was excellent.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2329224)

I picked up a menu when they first opened, but I haven't eaten there yet. My only comment was that they could have spent a little money on the decor, and maybe arranged the tables better or add some booths. But, I will give it a try.

Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 2329205)

Had very good lunch today (5/7) at Kumo, rather new hibachi & sushi restaurant on Kristine Way, off 44. Small, very clean, minimalist, modern Japanese interior makes a good first impression. Late lunch (served until 3), so only 4 tables occupied. Seated immediately and order taken very quickly since it was nearly 3. Ordered hibachi shrimp. Drink and clear soup (surprise, it was actually hot, so often clear soup is luke warm) were promptly at the table and order taken. They had quite a large lunch menu including many sushi choices, hibachi choices, and a variety of Bento box dinners. Ordered hibachi shrimp which came with flavorful plump sushi type rice, grilled vegetables, and a generous portion of medium sized grilled shrimp. Polite and very attentive waitress. If I could suggest any improvement at all, I'd say serving the hibachi lunch on a warm plate would really help since it cools so quickly after it comes off the grill. The hibachi meals are prepared in the kitchen, not at communal grill tables, so those who are mainly interested in the "show" would probably be disappointed even though the food was excellent.

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2329225)

Is it golf cart accessible?

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2329229)

Yes, it is in the Lake Deaton Plaza.

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 2329235)

Yes. It’s in Lake Deaton Plaza. If you know where Piesano’s is, it’s at the opposite end of the shopping center. All the way to the right as looking from 44.

We’ve eaten there several times. We enjoy more than most restaurants here.

Originally Posted by paulajr (Post 2329482)

There are lots of booths…not sure what the issue is. Decor and service is amazing…our go to place!