If you’ve driven past 10215 Rosecrans Ave near the 605 Freeway, you’ve probably seen the sign for Arigato Bato — Bellflower’s hibachi and sushi spot that’s become the go-to lunch stop for staff at the nearby Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Offices and students from Cerritos College. But the menu can be confusing if you’ve never ordered hibachi before: bowls, plates, “Premium” plates, fried rice builds — what’s actually different between them, and what should you order?
This guide breaks down the real menu structure at Arigato Bato, using the actual dish names and prices published on their ordering system, so you know exactly what you’re getting before you check out.
Bowls: The Fast, Lower-Cost Option
Bowls are Arigato Bato’s quickest, most affordable category — built for the lunch crowd who need something hot, filling, and ready fast. The Chicken Bowl runs $12.95, and the Steak Bowl is $17.95. Both come over rice with vegetables, and they’re sized for a single fast lunch rather than a sit-down dinner. If you’re ordering on a tight break between shifts at Kaiser or a class at Cerritos College, a bowl is the move — it’s the same fire-grilled protein as the dinner plates, just portioned and priced for speed.
There are also seafood and fish bowl options (Ahi Tuna Bowl, Salmon Bowl, Sole Fish Bowl, Shrimp Bowl) for anyone who wants a lighter, pescatarian-friendly lunch without sacrificing the hibachi flavor profile.
Fried Rice: Arigato Bato’s Signature Build
According to Arigato Bato’s own FAQ, the dishes they’re most known for are almost entirely fried rice builds: Chicken Fried Rice ($10.25), NY Steak Fried Rice ($11.95), and Shrimp Fried Rice. This is worth calling out, because a lot of hibachi spots treat fried rice as a side — at Arigato Bato, it’s positioned as the headline dish, built around the same teppanyaki-grilled proteins as the dinner plates but at a fraction of the price point.
If you’ve never ordered hibachi fried rice from this kitchen before, the NY Steak Fried Rice is a reasonable benchmark order: it gives you the fire-grilled New York steak char along with the egg, vegetable, and soy-forward fried rice base that defines the dish. It’s priced under $12, making it one of the most accessible ways to try Arigato Bato’s grill without committing to a full dinner plate.
There’s also a side version — Side Fried Rice — available as an add-on if you’re ordering one of the Premium plates below and want fried rice instead of steamed rice.
Premium Plates: The Fire-Grilled Dinner Tier
This is where Arigato Bato’s “fresh fire, not frozen food” positioning shows up most clearly. The Premium plates pair two or three proteins, fire-grilled to order, and they’re priced for a sit-down dinner rather than a quick lunch:
- 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
The Filet Mignon and Lobster combinations (Premium 1 and Premium 3) are the closest thing Arigato Bato has to a signature “special occasion” plate — both come in just under $55 and pair a tender fire-grilled filet with shellfish, which is a meaningfully different price-and-protein tier than the bowls or fried rice builds above. Premium 4 is the standout for pescatarians, combining salmon, ahi tuna, and sole fish in one plate.
Beyond the five Premium combinations, Arigato Bato also offers single-protein and two-protein dinner plates — Filet Mignon Plate Dinner, Lobster Tail Plate Dinner, New York Steak Plate Dinner, Teriyaki Chicken Plate Dinner, and combination plates like Filet Mignon/Shrimp or Shrimp/Scallops — for diners who want a specific pairing that isn’t one of the five preset Premium combos.
Sauces and Add-Ons Worth Knowing About
Two house sauces show up across the menu: Teriyaki Sauce and Chili Garlic Sauce. If you’re new to hibachi, Teriyaki is the sweeter, soy-based glaze typically paired with chicken or steak, while Chili Garlic brings real heat and works well against the richness of a fire-grilled filet or shrimp. Both are listed as standalone menu items, meaning you can order extra on the side rather than hoping the default portion is enough.
For starters and sides, Arigato Bato lists Vegetables Tempura ($6.75), Shrimp Tempura ($9.95), Yaki Tofu ($9.95), Spicy Edamame, and Fried Gyoza — a solid range for building out a shared appetizer order if you’re feeding a table rather than ordering solo. There’s also a Side Yakisoba Noodles option for anyone who wants stir-fried noodles instead of rice with their fire-grilled protein.
How Bellflower Locals Are Rating It
Arigato Bato has accumulated a substantial review base on Yelp — over 200 reviews — with a 4.5-star average reflected on the restaurant’s own site. The recurring praise points are consistent: food arriving fresh and hot, generous portion sizes on the steak plates, and friendly, fast service that fits the lunch-break crowd near Kaiser and Cerritos College. Some reviews note that smaller bowl portions or specific cook temperatures (a filet ordered medium coming out closer to well-done, for example) haven’t always landed for every diner — which is a fair, normal range of feedback for any high-volume hibachi kitchen and worth knowing going in so you can specify your preferred temperature when ordering.
How to Order
Arigato Bato is located at 10215 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706, just off the 605 Freeway — about five minutes from Kaiser Permanente’s Bellflower Medical Offices and Cerritos College. The fastest way to get any of the dishes above is to order directly through Arigato Bato’s own ordering system rather than a third-party delivery app, since direct orders skip the added marketplace fees and go straight to the kitchen for priority pickup.
Whether you’re grabbing a $12.95 Chicken Bowl on a lunch break or building out a $54.90 Filet Mignon and Lobster Premium plate for a Friday dinner, the menu breakdown above should make ordering a lot less guesswork and a lot more “I know exactly what I want.”
Q&A Pairs:
Q: Do you have a fried rice option that doesn’t include meat?
A: We don’t currently list a fully vegetarian fried rice on the menu, but our Tofu Veggies Rice and Yaki Tofu are good plant-forward options — ask our team about customizing a rice order when you call.
Q: What’s the difference between a bowl and a Premium plate?
A: Bowls (like the Chicken Bowl or Steak Bowl) are smaller, lunch-sized portions with one protein over rice and vegetables. Premium plates pair two or three fire-grilled proteins — like Filet Mignon and Lobster — and are sized for a full dinner.
Q: How far are you from Kaiser Permanente in Bellflower?
A: We’re about five minutes from the Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Offices on Rosecrans Ave, which is why we’re a popular fast-lunch stop for staff there.
