Best options at a hibachi restaurant?
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InspiredSAM
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My daughter's birthday is today and she has requested the local hibachi restaurant. (A Japanese steakhouse where they cook the food on the table in front of you.) Since I'm trying to be really conscience about what I'm eating, I'm hoping for some ideas on the healthiest way to order. I'm particularly concerned about the sodium and other hidden calories.
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One of the biggest culprits is the copious amount of oil that they use. Not much you can do about it. Stay away from the rice and noodles, go with chicken, shrimp, or vegetarian, ask for no extra soy or terriyaki on your food.0
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I'd just avoid the rice if you're that worried about it. I ate at one recently and the calories really weren't that bad for everything, ie salad, soup, rice with meat and veggies, etc.0
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The calories aren't bad at all. We went last Friday and I ate everything and I stayed within my goals. We had miso soup, salad, shrimp, filet mignon and lobster tail, grilled veggies and 1/2 the bowl of rice for under 600 calories.
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The problem is the oil really. They use a lot. I'd see if they have sushi or something and get a couple rolls instead. Or just shrug it off, lol.0
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The calories aren't bad at all. We went last Friday and I ate everything and I stayed within my goals. We had miso soup, salad, shrimp, filet mignon and lobster tail, grilled veggies and 1/2 the bowl of rice for under 600 calories.
Enjoy!
Did you add in all the oil they cook with?0 -
Bennihanna (spelling is probably way off) has some online menu calorie items that you can gauge. I would suggest boxing up half of it right away. Do an extra mini workout to ease the guilt.0
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The calories aren't bad at all. We went last Friday and I ate everything and I stayed within my goals. We had miso soup, salad, shrimp, filet mignon and lobster tail, grilled veggies and 1/2 the bowl of rice for under 600 calories.
Enjoy!
Did you add in all the oil they cook with?0 -
The calories aren't bad at all. We went last Friday and I ate everything and I stayed within my goals. We had miso soup, salad, shrimp, filet mignon and lobster tail, grilled veggies and 1/2 the bowl of rice for under 600 calories.
Enjoy!
Did you add in all the oil they cook with?0 -
The calories aren't bad at all. We went last Friday and I ate everything and I stayed within my goals. We had miso soup, salad, shrimp, filet mignon and lobster tail, grilled veggies and 1/2 the bowl of rice for under 600 calories.
Enjoy!
Did you add in all the oil they cook with?0 -
If they serve you the same amounts that they do at my local Hibachi, I would just ask for a box in advance and put at least half if not three quarters of it in the box. Eat what you leave on your plate and enjoy! That is my philosophy when we go there and I do love my Hibachi! Yum! :happy:0
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The calories aren't bad at all. We went last Friday and I ate everything and I stayed within my goals. We had miso soup, salad, shrimp, filet mignon and lobster tail, grilled veggies and 1/2 the bowl of rice for under 600 calories.
Enjoy!
Did you add in all the oil they cook with?
I've never been to a hibachi restaurant where they only used about 3 tbsp of oil on the grill. Usually it's triple that anyhow.0 -
Even still.. how much of that oil are you really eating then 1-2 tbsp? Isn't it olive oil?0
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You can request steamed brown or white rice instead of having the fried rice. If you do that and stay away from the dipping sauces, your meal won't be too bad. I have never eaten an entire mean from a hibachi place in one sitting, I always bring at least 1/2 home.0
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stir fry : ) veggies w/ chicken, lean steak, scallops, seafood0
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Even still.. how much of that oil are you really eating then 1-2 tbsp? Isn't it olive oil?
No--it's the cheapest peanut, corn, or canola oil they can buy.0 -
Do they have a menu you can take a look at so you can decide before you go? Post it here. I'm hungry.0
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I did a Hibachi place on a cruise (yup, one of the fancy restaurants you pay extra for) and told them that I'm diabetic and would like extra vegetables...everyone else at the table was jealous of the enormous pile of lovely garlicky, stir-fried vegetables they made for me. i didn't share a bite of them! I figured i'd cope with the oil in place of the carbs and just enjoyed the whole thing.0
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I usually just avoid rice and/or noodles and skip appetizers. I also make sure I take at least 1/2 of it home, because even the amount of meat & veggies they give you is insane!!!!0
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Eat all the foods, don't feel guilty and then go back to regular eating habits the next day!0
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Skip the noodles and rice.
Stick with vegetables and meat/fish/shrimp or tofu (they usually have it even if it isn't on the menu).
Bring a lot home.
Do some extra exercise today and tomorrow.
Eat lighter rest of today and tomorrow to even out the calorie splurge.
Finally, relax and live a little. It is a party.0
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