Ordering hibachi for one person is easy — pick a bowl or a fried rice dish and you’re done. Ordering for a group of three, four, or six people is a different problem: too many orders and you’re stuck with leftovers nobody wants, too few and someone’s still hungry. Here’s how to think through a group order at Arigato Bato on Rosecrans Ave, using the restaurant’s actual menu structure.
Start With the Premium Plates as Your Anchor
Arigato Bato’s five Premium plates are built around pairing two or three fire-grilled proteins, which makes them a natural anchor for a group order rather than something you’d typically order solo:
- Premium 1 ($54.90) — Scallops / Lobster / Shrimp
- Premium 2 ($49.95) — Filet Mignon / Chicken / New York Steak
- Premium 3 ($54.90) — Filet Mignon / Lobster / Shrimp
- Premium 4 ($48.95) — Salmon / Ahi Tuna / Sole Fish
- Premium 5 ($49.75) — New York Steak / Chicken / Shrimp
A practical approach for a group of four: order two different Premium plates rather than four of the same one. For example, one Premium 2 (Filet Mignon/Chicken/NY Steak) and one Premium 4 (Salmon/Ahi Tuna/Sole Fish) gives a table of four people access to six different proteins across two plates — plenty of variety for everyone to try a bit of everything, especially if you’re the type of group that likes to share rather than each person eating only their own plate.
Mixing in Bowls for Lighter Eaters
Not everyone at the table wants a full Premium plate. If you’ve got a mix of big appetites and lighter eaters — common with multi-generational family dinners — round out the order with a Chicken Bowl ($12.95) or Steak Bowl ($17.95) for anyone who wants a smaller, rice-forward portion instead of a full dinner plate. This is also a practical move if kids are at the table: a bowl is sized closer to a kid’s portion than a Premium plate built for an adult dinner appetite.
Add Shared Starters
For a table of three or more, it’s worth ordering shared starters rather than skipping them — Arigato Bato’s appetizer line includes Vegetables Tempura ($6.75), Shrimp Tempura ($9.95), Yaki Tofu ($9.95), Spicy Edamame, and Fried Gyoza. Edamame and gyoza in particular are easy to split across a table while everyone waits for the fire-grilled plates, since those take a few extra minutes to come off the teppanyaki grill fresh.
A Sample Order for Different Group Sizes
Group of 2: One Premium plate (pick based on shared protein preference) plus one shared appetizer like Fried Gyoza. This avoids ordering two separate dinner plates when sharing one Premium plate’s three proteins is usually enough for two people, especially with a starter.
Group of 4: Two different Premium plates (to maximize protein variety) plus a Vegetables Tempura or Spicy Edamame starter to share while the grill plates are prepared.
Group of 6+: Three Premium plates mixing combinations (for example, one heavy on shellfish like Premium 1, one steak-forward like Premium 2, one pescatarian-friendly like Premium 4), plus two shared starters, plus a Side Fried Rice or Side Yakisoba Noodles if anyone wants extra carbs beyond what’s included.
Don’t Forget the Sauces
If your group has different spice tolerances, order Chili Garlic Sauce and Teriyaki Sauce on the side rather than assuming the default sauce works for everyone. This is a small thing that matters more for groups than solo orders — one person’s “not enough flavor” is another person’s “perfect,” and having both sauces on the table solves that without anyone having to ask twice.
Why Ordering Direct Matters More for Groups
Group orders are exactly where third-party delivery app fees add up the most — a percentage-based service fee on a $150+ group order costs significantly more than the same fee on a single $15 lunch bowl. Ordering directly through Arigato Bato’s own ordering system avoids that markup entirely, and for a larger group order, it also means the kitchen gets your order with priority pickup status rather than competing with marketplace-app order queues.
The Bottom Line
The easiest way to order hibachi for a group at Arigato Bato is to treat the five Premium plates as your building blocks, mix in a bowl or two for lighter appetites, add a shared starter, and order direct to skip the fees on what’s usually a larger ticket. It takes the guesswork out of “did we order enough” without leaving the table buried in extra fried rice nobody asked for.
Q&A Pairs:
Q: Can I order two different Premium plates and split them across my table?
A: Yes, many groups order two or three different Premium plates to share so everyone gets to try multiple proteins.
Q: Do you offer family-style or catering-sized portions?
A: Our Premium plates are sized for individual or shared dinner portions. For larger group needs, call us directly at (562) 202-9710 to discuss your order.
Q: Is there a minimum order size for group pickup?
A: There’s no published minimum — you can build a group order of any size through our direct ordering page.
