Simple Homemade Hibachi Fried Rice
I don’t think there’s anything quite as satisfying as a big bite of hibachi rice! Skip the expensive Japanese steakhouse next time you’re craving hibachi, and instead, make your own delicious Hibachi Fried Rice at home. This authentic recipe packs a flavorful punch with ingredients like freshly minced ginger, rice vinegar and sesame oil.

Hibachi Fried Rice
Fried rice is one of those dishes that I can always count on. Everyone loves it, it makes the perfect side dish and my whole family smiles when they see it on the table! However, no other fried rice simply can hold a candle to this hibachi fried rice.
What I really love about this recipe is how much flavor is in every bite! Often times, when I order fried rice from our favorite hibachi restaurant (especially takeout), it lacks in flavor. That’s certainly not an issue with this savory, mouthwatering side dish!
Even the pickiest eaters in your house will love this rice. Not to mention, it’s a great way to sneak in some veggies! Carrots and peas are key ingredients to this fried rice recipe, and they’re so tasty!
This hibachi fried rice is inexpensive, easy to make, and totally delicious. I’m obsessed!
Gather Your Ingredients
- Rice – Leftover rice or day-old rice works best for fried rice because it soaks up the flavors since it’s a bit dried out. You can use freshly cooked white rice, or brown rice, but allow it to cool to room temperature before moving onto the fried rice recipe.
- Vegetables – Traditional Japanese fried rice usually has onion, carrots and green peas with little else. You can add whatever vegetables you have in the fridge but I usually grab a yellow onion, shredded carrots and frozen peas to make things easy. Garlic cloves are added for extra pop of flavor but you can skip the garlic if you wish.
- Egg – It wouldn’t be fried rice without an egg mixed in. You can skip the egg, if you prefer.
- Soy sauce – Fried rice is flavored simply and a bit of low sodium soy sauce can go a long way. It adds the ultimate umami flavor.
- Rice Vinegar – I learned a trick from a Japanese hibachi chef and that was to add a splash of rice vinegar to your fried rice. You can skip this step if you like.
- Sesame Oil – Sesame Oil is strong so a little bit is all you need.
For the full ingredient list and instructions, see the recipe card below.

How to Make Hibachi Fried Rice
After following these easy steps, this rice is all that you’ll be craving. It’s the ultimate weeknight side dish that you’ll be dying to make over and over again! This is a one pot recipe that I LOVE.
- Get the pan nice and hot! The key to perfect hibachi is a hot pan. Whether you are using a wok or large skillet, be sure to heat the olive oil or vegetable oil over medium-high heat before adding the first ingredient.
- Add onions. Once the oil is hot and ready, add the chopped onion to the pan. Cook them until they’re soft and slightly translucent, which should take approximately 3 minutes.
- Toss in more of the veggies. Stir in the finely diced carrots and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes over medium heat, or until softened. Then, add the garlic and ginger, cooking until deliciously fragrant.
- Add the main ingredient. Once the veggies are ready, stir in the cooked rice and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the rice is crisp. Be careful to not cook it too long! You don’t want it to burn.
- Crack the egg. Push the rice to the side of the pan, making a well in the middle. Crack the egg in the middle of the pan and stir it with your spatula to make a scrambled egg. Cook the egg, then begin to stir it into the rice mixture. (You can also crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk gently before adding to the pan.)
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Add the thawed peas, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil to the rice. Stir everything together to fully combine. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Finally, cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, and you’re done!
For a richer flavor, you can stir in a tablespoon of butter like they do at a Japanese steakhouse hibachi restaurant. They may actually stir in a ton more butter but a tablespoon will do just fine.

What to Serve with Fried Rice
When making this rice, you should go ahead and make the whole hibachi feast! It’s a lot easier than you think. Serving it on a plate with homemade yum yum sauce and hibachi chicken is the BEST at-home hibachi experience ever. You won’t miss the restaurants!
Garnish Ideas
This fried rice is so tasty when it’s topped with freshly chopped scallions and sesame seeds! I usually offer soy sauce on the table too, just in case anyone wants an extra kick of it on top of their rice. However, I usually just toss some yum yum sauce on mine!

How to Store Leftovers
If you have any leftover fried rice, it’ll stay fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. If you want to freeze it, keep it in the same container, and it’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to serve it, just add the frozen rice to your wok and reheat it! It reheats so perfectly every time.

More Easy Rice Recipes
- Easy Cilantro Lime Rice
- Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
- Rice Pudding Recipe
- Rice Pilaf
- Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
- Chicken Fried Rice
- Kimchi Fried Rice
Low Carb Rice Alternatives
- Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh Salad
- Stir-Fried Beef Peppers and Snow Peas with Cauliflower Rice
- Cauliflower Rice Three Ways
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup finely diced carrot
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Instructions
- Add the oil to a wok or stir fry pan over medium high heat and stir in the onions.
- Cook the onions until softened, approximately 3 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and ginger cooking until fragrant. Stir in the white rice and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the rice is crisp.
- Push the rice to the sided of the pan making a well in the middle. Crack the egg in the middle of the pan and stir to scramble. Cook the egg and then begin to stir into the rice mixture.
- Add the peas, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil to the rice stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately topped with chopped scallions, if desired.
2 Comments on “Simple Homemade Hibachi Fried Rice”
so good!
Thank you so much!