Hibachi Xpress

Pop by any of our three locations in Raleigh, Cary and Apex and treat yourself to our regular chicken rice bowl (5oz) with a fountain drink for only $5.50.  Available everyday until 4pm!

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See you there!

Can you believe we are getting more snow? Way too cold to do much but snuggle on the couch with a good movie and fresh food from Hibachi Xpress. With that said, here is our March Internet Special just for you! Remember this special is just for our fans so either print this out or simply tell us where you found this special……

1. Zippers sticking? Rub the edge with a bar of soap.

2. When washing clothes, add the detergent to the water. Pouring detergent directly on clothing can cause fabrics to fade.

3. Tired of storing cords and having them get all messed up? Use an empty toilet paper roll to put the cords in to keep neat and write on the roll what the cord belongs to.

4. I love candles, so to make them last longer I put in the freezer for at least 3 hours before burning to make them last longer. Hate getting out the melted wax when the candle is finished burning? Put the candle holder upside down in the freezer for a few hours and the remains will pop right out!

5. This will also work for pantyhose. Freeze your pantyhose before you wear them to make them last longer. Simply wet, wring out, place in a plastic bag and toss in freezer. Hang to thaw

6. Saving money can be easy! Cut in half your cotton balls in the bathroom, your SOS pads & sponges in the kitchen.

7. Got a boo-boo cut and the blood stained your clothes? Use a little hydrogen peroxide on a cloth and wipe the fabric till gone!

8. Scented candles are expensive. Try this instead. Spray just a touch of perfume on a light bulb to give your room a nice scent when the light is turned on.

9. Need to get wrinkles out fast? Wet a washcloth and toss in the dryer with the wrinkled item

10. Need to freshen up the scent of your clothes stored away? Put a fabric softener sheet in your drawers to make your clothes smell April Fresh!

11. Are you kids budding artists and write on the walls with crayons? Dip a damp cloth in baking soda to get the marks off walls. Rubbing alcohol on a paper towel will help get permanent markers off appliances and counter tops.

12. Don’t toss away those skillets that have burnt food on them. Put a few drops of dish soap with water to cover the bottom then bring to a boil to remove.

13. Hate those stains on your plastic ware? Spray with nonstick cooking spray before putting any red sauce.

14. Kids got a splinter? Don’t use a needle, try scotch tape! Put the tape over the splinter and pull off. It should remove the splinter with no pain.

15. I hate mosquito bites! Put rubbing alcohol or vinegar on the bite to help the itch go away. Vick’s Vaporub on your lets will ward of f ticks. Also try a combination of ½ pure vanilla and ½ water for a mosquito and tick repellant. Lavender also works, put some pure lavender oil on your pulse points when outside.

16. Tired of cooking and need a healthy meal fast? Go straight to Hibachi Xpress and feed an entire family within’ your budget.

On March 2, 2010, each of our 3 Hibachi Xpress locations will be giving away FREE Hibachi Chicken (reg 5oz) entrees to the FIRST 50 guests that mentions “I LOVE HIBACHI XPRESS~I’m a blog subscriber” at the order counter. This offer requires a drink purchase (sorry, kids drinks do not count) *details below

If you miss out, not to fear……
After the first 50 Hibachi Chickens are gone, everyone else that comes in and mentions “I love Hibachi Xpress” will get the reg 5oz Hibachi Chicken entree for only $3.00!

Feel free to add other meat (steak, jumbo shrimp, vegetables and of course, more chicken) to your free or promo entree for a tad extra!

*Details:
1. Only 1 free Hibachi Chicken for EACH guest that physically shows up at the restaurant. Orders must be made in person and cannot be called in ahead of time for the free offer.
2. The $3.00 Hibachi Chicken (reg 5oz) after the 50 free are gone can be called in and picked up by one person.
3. One regular beverage or bottled drink (1.89 or more) MUST be purchased with EACH offer. Kid’s drinks do not count.
4. You must say “I love Hibachi Xpress” as the checkout counter to qualify.

Tell your friends and family about this great offer and don’t forget to have them sign up for our blog or on Facebook and Twitter!

We are continually striving to bring our customers the highest quality quick serve Japanese cuisine available. With this in mind, our new menu starts today with 40% larger meat portions! We invite you to join us today and let us know how we are doing! Please feel free to comment on any ways we can improve your experience or let us know of any positive feedback too! We welcome both. ENJOY!

Without further adue, here is our February Internet Special! Remember this special is just for our fans so either print this out or simply tell us where you found this special……

Join us this Tuesday, January 26th and make a difference in the lives of more than 23.6 million Americans with diabetes. Each of our three locations in Raleigh, Cary and Apex will donate 15% of your purchase back to the Tour de Cure fund raising goal of $214,000 for 2010.

Bring the family, invite friends, send your co-workers, go for lunch and dinner! Just mention that you are dining for the American Diabetes Association and enjoy!

The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist.

Whether you decide to form a corporate team, rally your friends and family together or challenge yourself as an individual rider, you can expect a lively day of cycling, camaraderie, support and information. Not only will you enjoy the benefits of being active, you will be directly supporting the advocacy, information and education initiatives of the ADA with your personal fundraising campaign. Click here to learn more.

Thank you from all of us at Hibachi Xpress!

Raleigh’s coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 29.6°F. Here are some frugal ways to stay warm this winter.

• Let in some light. Open blinds on south-facing windows during the day to let in the sun. Close them in the evening to add a bit more insulation. This provides just enough mid-day warmth that we don’t need the heater.
• Use rugs on bare floors. Do you have hardwood floors above a poorly-insulated basement? These floors are cold in the morning and the late afternoon. An area rug does a fine job of keeping feet warmer.
• Block drafts. This is best done with weather-stripping or other forms of insulation, but even a blanket in front of a door helps. If your house is old and nothing is level it can be difficult to install weather stripping. By laying a blanket in front of the door, you can mitigate some of the heat loss. Also add weather-strip along the lower horizontal edge of windows where they meets the sill
• Add polystyrene insulation to interior of garage overhead door if applicable
• Use space heaters. According to Michael Bluejay’s energy guide, this is the single best way to save money on electricity. A radiator-type oil heater uses a lot of power, but not nearly as much as a furnace. They take a while to get warm, but once they’re going, they can heat a small space cheaply.
• Bundle up. Cold-weather clothes: long underwear, sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves. Some days just bundle up and turn down the heat. It’s cozy. And don’t forget: house slippers go a long way to keeping you warm!
• Install a programmable thermostat. They’re easy to install and an excellent way to cut your heating costs. You can set it for 54 at night and when we’re gone during the day.
• Use an electric blanket. There’s no need to heat the entire house when you’re asleep. There’s no need to even heat the bedroom. An electric blanket is cheaper and cozier. (A blanket with dual-controls is best.) Also try a down comforter and flannel bottom sheet to keep you cozy at night.
• Change the furnace filter. A dirty filter forces the furnace to work harder, decreasing its efficiency, increasing heating costs. Change the furnace filter at the start of the season, and once every month or two thereafter.
• Close unused rooms. Do not heat them. This winter, close off the guest room and shut the heater vent. That room is now separate from the rest of the house. It stays cold, but there’s no reason to keep it warm.
• Add insulation. By adding just a little more insulation to the attic and crawlspace subfloor could save far more money than what the insulation costs!
• Insulate your water heater. This is an easy and good way to save money
• Close your foundation vents and seal them with polystyrene foam
• Seal around the attic pull-down with weather-strip

These steps can reduce your heating costs immediately. In the long term, your best bet is to make sure your home is properly insulated. You should also check that your heat source is efficient, and that you’re not losing heat in unintended locations.

New Year’s Eve can be a reflective time for all of us, especially with the challenges we all faced in 2009. The family at Hibachi Xpress wants to wish each of you a New Year full of endless possibilities and happiness.

I also wanted to share with you some Japanese traditions. New Year (shogatsu or oshogatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan and you won’t see much outside activity January 1^st to January 3^rd as this is the time families gather together. Because the New Year is giving us a fresh start, all ‘to do’ lists need to be completed, houses cleaned and clothes washed. Parties are held to celebrate the leaving the old year’s troubles behind, called bonenkai parties. Homes are decorated with ornaments of pine, bamboo and plum trees.

On New Year’s Eve they eat buckwheat noodles which symbolizes longevity. As our custom on Thanksgiving is to watch the parade they have a New Year Eve custom watching the music show “kohaku uta gassen”, a popular TV show featuring many of Japan’s most famous J-pop and enka singers in spectacular performances.

The morning of New Years while we are recovering from the night before, the Japanese tradition is to witness the first sunrise of the New Year. Because houses have been cleaned and all “to do” lists are done, the next 3 days is stress-free; filled with family and love. It is common to visit a shrine or temple. Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine will see millions of people these first 3 days of a new year.

While many of us will be cooking up black eyes peas and collard greens for good luck and fortune, they will eat osechi-ryōri which is normally prepared in advance so no work has to be done. These dishes were originally created because they can sit in a cool area for a few days and not spoil, and since all stores are closed and no work is to be done for these 3 days, this became their tradition. These foods represent prosperity, good fortune and health.

These foods may include boiled seaweed, fish cakes, mashed sweet potatoes with chestnuts, simmered burdock root, tiny yellow fish eggs, black beans, a sardine dish (tazukuri), sweet egg custard and sweetened black soybeans. For fish shrimp represents a long life and sea bream is for auspicious fortune. There are many variations of osechi, and some foods eaten in one region are not eaten in other places (or are even banned) on New Year’s Day. Another popular dish is ozōni, a soup with omochi and other ingredients that differ based on various regions of Japan. Today, sashimi and sushi are often eaten, as well as non-Japanese foods. To let the very full tummy rest, a seven-herb rice soup , is served on the 7th day of January, a day known as jinjitsu.

We look forward to sharing good times and good food with you in 2010! Happy New Year!

2010 IS ALMOST HERE! Here at Hibachi Xpress we are gearing up for the New Year with lots of fun and exciting things in store for YOU, our loyal customers! Our blog is still a work in progress so each day you will see enhancements and cool fun tools added.

Please sign up on the top right today to celebrate our 2010 blog launch to start receiving special coupons, newsletters, whats happening in your back yard, fun ideas for the family and more (remember to verify via your email) and please send us emails and comments on topics you would like to hear more about.

Have a safe and joyous holiday! We hope you check out our new website and come by the restaurant to say hello! Mention you saw our blog in progress to receive our January special below NOW in December! Enjoy!