Went here for lunch and the first thing I notice is how trendy everything looks inside. After being seated near the sushi bar area, I ordered from the lunch menu and got the Hibachi Steak with soup. Had to make a change with the vegetables that came with it because I'm no fan of broccoli; no problem, I got zucchini and onion for vegetables instead. The wait time was reasonable and my sweat tea was slightly strong, but fine.
The soup that I was served before the meal had a odd spice yet bland taste. The Hibachi Steak was served with a good portion of surprisingly tender steak, a good serving of zucchini and onion and a very measured amount of fried rice. The dish came with two small dishes of dipping sauces (the usual shrimp sauce and brown sauce). The taste of the dish was good, it was what I would expect for Hibachi style and I eventually cleaned the plate.
I give it four stars. The service was friendly and was able to make substitutions without issue; the prices were a little higher, but you do get a choice of soup or salad with the meal; and taste was good... not amazing, but it is much better than other Japanese restaurants in Charlotte that focus more on the sake and sushi while the grill suffers. Overall, worth additional visits.