Editor's Pick
Don't let the old decore fool you!
Arigato may be one of several hibachi style restaurants in Greensboro, but in this reviewer’s opinion, it is the best for several reasons. First and foremost, I have always been pleased with the food selection, presentation and taste. Next, the service is continually excellent. Lastly, the amount of food served is well worth the money as you will most likely have enough to take home for lunch the next day!
When ordering at Arigato, there are several things to consider. One, you will be served a chicken broth based onion soup and a salad with each meal. The best dressings are the house and the ginger. Your waitress will ask you what sauces you want with your meal, white (good with anything), ginger (chicken, meat) or brown (meat). I highly recommend the white sauce and the hot sauce (which the chef will pass around after he begins cooking). You will also be served a complimentary shrimp appetizer (about four or five pieces) as well as fried rice (has some corn and onion in it) and vegetables (onions and squash). Depending on your order, you will also receive another vegetable (meat/mushrooms, chicken/carrots, shrimp/broccoli). You can create just about any meat combination you desire, such as meat, chicken and shrimp or meat and shrimp etc. You also have the option to add “extra” of any meat for an additional price. I, for example, always order shrimp with extra shrimp. The only addition I do not suggest is the lobster tail as it is far too small and is usually overcooked on the hibachi table.
Arigato also has a sushi bar, and while I have never eaten at the bar, I have often added sushi as an appetizer. There is also a full service bar which has never failed to mix my drinks (mostly Cosmos) to their maximum benefit (wink, wink).
As at any hibachi style restaurant, you will be dining elbow to elbow with complete strangers, but I’ve met some very interesting people in Greensboro over shrimp and white sauce!
Overall, Arigato gets four chef knives up.    [09 May 2006 17:19:42]

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Recommended Dishes: Build your own meals.

     ­K. Keyser, chefMoz.org   

I LOVE IT ALL THE TIME!!!!!!
I love eating at Arigatos! When I was pregnant, My husband and I ate there at least one a week. The food is ALWAYS good and seasoned perfectly. The chefs do a great job of entertaining while they cook. It's cooked in front of you and is hot on the plate. The portions are really large and they have great pricing specials throughout the weekdays!! Ummmm Ummm Good all the time!    [17 Feb 2007 20:52:54]

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Recommended Dishes: Steak and Shrimp

     ­Val Mc