would you take your LO to a hibachi restaurant?

swedish-fish · February 2010

I'm nervous about two things:

1) shellfish. I'm a self-admitted crazy parent about keeping DD away from shellfish. My bro has an allergy and I'd like to wait until she's at least 2 or 3 before she tries it. They always cook the shrimp first, so it contaminates the entire grill, right?

2) the flames! I feel like I'm going to lose my eyebrows, I can't imagine DD will be comfortable.

What do you all think?

azaretsky · February 2010

I probably wouldn't.

violetvirgo · February 2010

dd has been a few times. she LOVES the flames. lol. oh and she eats shrimp and crab like a champ, but we don't have any shellfish allergies in our family at all.

Gina418 · February 2010

At this age, no. Maybe when he's 2ish and can sit through a meal that lasts more than 5 minutes!

Toosdai · February 2010

They cook the veggies and stuff first, not the shellfish. I always order shrimp and lobster and am usually the last one to get my food.

My kid was a little freaked by the flames but that quickly subsided when we stuffed her full of veggies and rice.

MizzC · February 2010

We have taken our son to one a couple of times and he LOVED it! I push his chair away from the table during the part where they set everything on fire and he has always been fine. I would go there every time we go out if I could because the cooking keeps him so entertained it is actually a relaxing meal out for me. We don't have any shellfish allergies in our family, so that is not something that I have worried about with him. Would it be possible to order something else off the menu for your daughter and then just plan not to feed her any of the food they prepare in front of you? The restaurant that we go to has other items on the menu that can be ordered in addition to the prepared meal.

swedish-fish · February 2010

Toosdai:

They cook the veggies and stuff first, not the shellfish. I always order shrimp and lobster and am usually the last one to get my food.

My kid was a little freaked by the flames but that quickly subsided when we stuffed her full of veggies and rice.

I wish my place did that! They always cook the shrimp "appetizer" (the one they fling at you and you're supposed to catch in your mouth) first where we go.

ibfloridagirl · February 2010

ike loves it! He's been several times and i wish we went more often, it's the only restuarant we can go to that i can eat a relatively hot meal because ike's so entertained i can scarf down my food

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swedish-fish · February 2010

MizzC:
We have taken our son to one a couple of times and he LOVED it! I push his chair away from the table during the part where they set everything on fire and he has always been fine. I would go there every time we go out if I could because the cooking keeps him so entertained it is actually a relaxing meal out for me. We don't have any shellfish allergies in our family, so that is not something that I have worried about with him. Would it be possible to order something else off the menu for your daughter and then just plan not to feed her any of the food they prepare in front of you? The restaurant that we go to has other items on the menu that can be ordered in addition to the prepared meal.

Ordering something from the menu is a great idea. And I didn't think about the cooking actually entertaining DD. I'm sure she would love it. thanks!

kbs0929 · February 2010

I was nervous about this as well, we went last week (w/out ds) and there were 3 little kids at our table. they were mesmerized by the cook & the flames, so yes, we will probably take Max with us next time.

mrs.mickulz · February 2010

DD loves the hibachi! I agree with pp that it's a little more relaxing for me because she's entertained, and also because there are other people for her to watch.

peapine · February 2010

I wouldnt because she wouldnt like eating anything from a place like that.

kcnurse77 · February 2010

We have taken our sons from age 6 months up. Our now 22 month old has been several times and loves it (flames included). I dont worry about shellfish allergy, but my toddler doesnt eat it much anyway. He loves the rice.

CFO · February 2010

Sydney has been twice. She hates the flames. She cries. We tried once when she was younger, 5-6 months old, and again when she was 1ish...FAIL both times.