Hasuki

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Hasuki Review: Teppanyaki Theater That Delivers

Introduction. Hasuki is NCL's teppanyaki restaurant — the communal hibachi grill experience where chefs cook in front of you with theatrical flair. Found on Breakaway, Getaway, and other ships, it carries a specialty dining surcharge ($35-49 or a dining credit). Reservations are essential; this is one of the most popular specialty venues in the fleet.

Food & Drinks

The experience starts with Miso Soup and a simple salad — both fine, nothing extraordinary. The show begins when the chef fires up the grill. Shrimp comes first: seared hot and fast with garlic butter, the best bite of the meal. The Filet Mignon is cooked to your requested temp with surprising accuracy — medium-rare arrives pink and juicy. The Chicken is well-seasoned but less exciting. The Lobster Tail (when available, sometimes at an upcharge) is sweet and perfectly grilled. Fried rice is made on the grill with egg, vegetables, and soy — it's simple but delicious when you're watching it happen. Where it falls short: the vegetables (zucchini, onion, mushroom) are an afterthought — overcooked and under-seasoned. The portions are generous but not refined. And if your chef is having an off night, the entertainment carries the experience more than the food.

Service

The chef is your server, entertainer, and cook — and the quality of your experience depends heavily on their energy and skill. Most are excellent: flipping shrimp, building onion volcanoes, cracking jokes. A few are more reserved, which dampens the communal energy. Drink service comes from separate waitstaff who are attentive. Expect 60-75 minutes for the full experience. The communal seating (8-10 per grill) means you're dining with strangers, which is either a feature or a bug depending on your group.

Atmosphere

The sizzle and flame of the teppanyaki grill is the atmosphere — there's no ambient pretense here. It's dinner theater. The dining room is arranged around multiple grill stations, and the energy is lively. Kids love it. The space gets warm from the grills, especially on Caribbean itineraries. Noise levels are high — conversations happen at volume.

Conclusion

Rating: 3.8/5. Hasuki delivers a fun, engaging teppanyaki experience — the Shrimp and Filet Mignon are genuinely well-cooked, and a skilled chef makes the meal memorable. It loses points for the weak vegetables, the variability in chef performance, and the premium price point for what is ultimately straightforward grilled protein. Tip: Book this for Night 2 or 3 — the chefs are in their groove by then. Request a grill with fewer kids if you want a more adult-oriented experience.

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