The stunning mahogany-hued bar may be the first thing to catch diners' eyes when they enter Arashi Japan, but it won't be the last. Located just across the street from Crocker Park, the restaurant's Japanese-inspired interior is decorated with lush bamboo plants, delicate cherry-blossom paintings, and elegant wooden sculptures. The stars of the show here, however, are the 12 hibachi grills, where Arashi's chefs prepare steak, scallops, salmon, and other proteins just inches from diners' seats. To complement its hibachi offerings, Arashi serves a menu of Japanese fare. Read on to learn about a few of the standout appetizers and sushi options:

• Hamachi kama: grilled yellowtail collar served with unagi and ponzu sauces
• Beef negimaki: thin slices of new york strip steak rolled in scallions and teriyaki sauce
• Chicken tempura: chicken and veggies lightly fried in tempura batter for a crunchy starter
• Manhattan roll: shrimp and tempura crunch rolled up and topped with creamy avocado and baked lobster
• Firecracker roll: a roll of spicy tuna, cream cheese, avocado, and crabstick tempura with Arashi's special sauce
• Sunshine roll: crabstick, cucumber, avocado, and tuna fill this sushi roll garnished with fresh salmon, lemon slices, and ponzu sauce