What does Hibachi mean, at Japanese restaurants?

The traditional Japanese hibachi is a heating device and not usually used for cooking. In English, however, "hibachi" often refers to small cooking grills typically made of aluminium or cast iron, with the latter generally being of higher qualityWhat does Hibachi mean, at Japanese restaurants?
Small open top bbq grill.What does Hibachi mean, at Japanese restaurants?
The hibachi is that big cooktop that everyone sits around. Once the waiter takes your order, the chef brings all the raw food (meat, veggies, etc.) over to the grill and cooks it right in front of you. It's fun!!What does Hibachi mean, at Japanese restaurants?
it refers to the grilling method. The small personal grills are called hibachisWhat does Hibachi mean, at Japanese restaurants?
It means "VCR" in japanese.
You sit at a table with eight to ten other people, surrounding three sides of a large grill. The chef cooks your meals in front of you on the grill and "performs" while he is cooking. Be sure to acknowledge his work with applause when he has completed his work! It's fun -- enjoy.