Ninja Japanese steak house & sushi bar — Restaurant in Bonita Springs

We went here for a birthday party and boy was I disappointed. When I walked in towards the back, the floor was SO greasy. I almost slipped. My older son almost did as well. When I got back toward the hibachi tables it was HOT. Just uncomfortably stuffy and warm. Eventually there was a fan or blower turned on, but even still there was barely and AC. I ordered a pina colada, miso soup, golden cream cheese with seafood (which I thought would be like crab Rangoon), coconut shrimp, and two sushi rolls. The sushi was decent. The golden cream cheese was so bad. The outside was beautifully crisped but the inside was like frosting textured cream cheese. A mouth full of that made me want to hurl. But that was my fault for ordering it. After all, the name of the dish was straight forward. My piña colada never came. There were a few birthdays that night and the employees came out with their version of the birthday song, but it was just bad. Lots of off beat drum banging and no real attempt at singing. The employees looked unthrilled… another birthday. I get it, but pretend. When it was time for the birthday girth at our table, they came out and repeated the ceremony. We had a party of at least 20 people. The waitress came out with a tray full of fried Oreos with whipped cream and then couldn’t light the candle (no problem, that happens) but then she just blurted out belligerently (mid song) to her colleague,”YOU’RE LIGHTER SUCKS!” Then, once the song was over, she just left everything on the tray. She didn’t pass out the desserts. We all sat there for a moment thinking she ran to the kitchen to grab something but nope. She never came back. That left people reaching across a hot hibachi stove to reach for desserts. Eventually we just padded them down like an assembly line, but wow. Then to add a 20% automatic gratuity. I’m happy to pay gratuity, but goodness, where was the hospitality and service? The restaurant is beautiful and has a lot of potential but I felt true management was lacking. Long story short, there are better places to go for hibachi and sushi. Based on my experience, I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant and don’t plan...

From the moment we sat down at the hibachi table, we knew we were in for something special—but nothing could have prepared us for just how incredible the night would become, all thanks to our phenomenal chef, Raymond.

Raymond didn’t just cook our food—he turned the entire meal into an unforgettable performance. The energy, the charisma, the connection he created with our group—it was instant. We all felt like old friends within minutes, laughing and cheering like we’d known each other for years. And the star of the show? The one moment we’re still talking about? The Onion Volcano.

Words almost don’t do it justice. Raymond crafted the onion volcano with such care and showmanship—it wasn’t just a cooking trick, it was pure hibachi theater. He built it up layer by layer, flicked his spatula like a magician, and when the fire finally roared through the center, it felt like a moment of awe and childlike wonder. Steam poured from the stack like an erupting volcano, dancing flames flickered through it, and our entire table gasped and applauded. It was legendary. Honestly, the onion volcano alone was worth the visit—but Raymond didn’t stop there.

He had us all grinning ear to ear as he launched pieces of zucchini across the table, aiming straight for our mouths. When I finally caught one (after a few valiant misses), we all erupted in cheers. It was such a fun, bonding moment—silly, joyful, and totally unforgettable.

Oh, and the food? Absolutely delicious. Perfectly grilled steak, tender chicken, fluffy rice, and veggies that somehow managed to be both smoky and crisp at the same time. Every bite felt elevated by the joy and energy Raymond infused into the night.

By the end of the evening, our cheeks were sore from laughing and our stomachs full from both the food and the fun. Raymond didn’t just serve us dinner—he gave us a memory. He made the hibachi experience everything it should be: interactive, hilarious, heartwarming, and downright delicious.

Raymond, thank you for the best hibachi experience ever. You’re a master of your craft and the life of the table. We’ll be back—and we’ll be...

To preface, I ate at the hibachi portion of this restaurant. I like to think of myself something of a hibachi connoisseur. Overall this place isn't bad. But it's not the best either. If you care more for the experience of a restaurant, then this place is great! But the food was subpar. To start of strong, this place doesn't carry the same "overwhelming" smell that most places do. The staff are very friendly, if not a little pushy into trying to get you to participate. You also get a cute complimentary headband for the dining experience. As such restaurants are usually more entertainment than a food experience, this place does fine. But let's get to the food. The clear soup, as they call it (the appetizers soup), tastes fine. But it pales in flavor compared to other places I have been to. I didn't try the salad or the fried crab appetizers, so I cannot comment on those. The fried rice tasted bland, but not that bad. Texture was fine, if a bit too soft. I had the hibachi chicken, but also tasted bland and not cooked as long as it should have. I wouldn't worry about raw chicken though. To go along with the pattern, the vegetables were also pretty bland. I don't usually get noodles included in the hibachi order, but this place gives them to you. They are noodles doused in soy sauce, so pretty good. Another good thing: the serve the fried rice in its own bowl, so it is easier to control the rice. This is a nice touch. So overall for me, 3 stars. As a restaurant, I place more importance on food, but again, as an experience, good...