Ninja Steak & Sushi:
Teppanyaki Theater in Braselton
Chefs flipping filets on flaming grills, specialty rolls built to order, and a menu that pairs hibachi theater with a serious sushi program, all about twelve minutes from Apalachee Farms.
Lisa Harris
CLHMS, 19 Years in the Community · September 14, 2026
Some dinners are just meals. A teppanyaki dinner at Ninja Steak & Sushi is a show. Set on Old Winder Highway in Braselton, about twelve minutes from Apalachee Farms, Ninja is the kind of place where the chef arrives with an arsenal of metal spatulas, a flaming onion volcano, and a running commentary that keeps every table grinning. It is Japanese hibachi dining in its most entertaining form, with a full sushi bar on the other side of the room for the nights you want something quieter.
The restaurant sits near Chateau Elan, so it pairs easily with a winery afternoon or a resort getaway, but it also stands on its own as Braselton's closest teppanyaki showplace to the community. Between the knife tricks at the grill and a sushi menu stacked with creative rolls, it has built a devoted following among locals who want dinner to feel like an occasion without being an ordeal.
The two sides of the menu at Ninja Steak & Sushi: hibachi plates and a full sushi bar.
The Menu: Hibachi Theater and a Real Sushi Bar
Ninja runs two kitchens under one roof. The teppanyaki side cooks dinner on a sizzling stainless steel grill right in front of you, to order, with each entree built from your choice of protein. The sushi side is a serious bar in its own right, with classic rolls, Chef's Best creations, and nigiri. Below are the dishes the kitchen is known for.
The Classic Combo
Hibachi Steak & Shrimp
The most-ordered teppanyaki plate: tender filet and plump shrimp grilled tableside with vegetables, tossed with the chef's signature sauces and finished with the fried rice cooked right on the grill.
The Premium Cut
Filet Mignon
The standout cut on the hibachi menu, cooked to order at the grill and served with the restaurant's garlic butter and house seasonings. The filet is the order regulars steer first-timers toward.
The Crowd Favorite
Bacon-Infused Fried Rice
The side dish reviewers mention again and again: fried rice tossed at the grill with crispy bacon folded through every scoop. It arrives with the classic hibachi onion-and-egg show as the chef builds it tableside.
The Local Name
Hamilton Mill Roll
A house specialty named for the neighboring community, a generously built roll that has earned a following among diners coming over from the Hamilton Mill and Dacula side.
The Signature Roll
Special Volcano Roll
The dramatic centerpiece of the sushi menu, a baked or tempura-finished roll served with a rich sauce that makes it a favorite for celebrations and first-time visitors.
The Chef's Best
Brazil Lobster & Big Sexy Rolls
From the Chef's Best list, the Brazil Lobster Roll and the Big Sexy Roll show off the bar's creativity, layered with fresh seafood, bright sauces, and careful finishing. Order one of each to see the range.
Atmosphere & Vibe
The dining room is built around the teppanyaki experience: long black grill stations ringed with seats so every diner has a front-row view of the cooking show. The room is dark and moody, with warm amber light over each grill and a clean, modern finish that feels more polished than the typical strip-mall hibachi spot.
The pace is social and loud in the best way. Knives clack, flames flare, and chefs turn dinner into a running performance, which makes it a natural fit for birthdays, family nights, and any group that wants a meal with energy. The sushi bar side offers a calmer counter where you can watch the rolls being assembled instead.
Best for: Family celebrations, date nights with a show, sushi lovers, and any Apalachee Farms resident who wants dinner to feel like a night out without the drive to Atlanta.
What Makes It Special
Dinner as a Performance
Teppanyaki chefs cook, flip, and perform at the grill, turning an ordinary weeknight into a show the whole table watches. It is entertainment and dinner in one seating.
Two Kitchens, One Room
Few hibachi houses in the area pair the grill with a full sushi program this thorough. Rolls like the Hamilton Mill Roll and Special Volcano Roll hold their own against dedicated sushi spots.
Closest Grill to the Community
About twelve minutes from the gates of Apalachee Farms on Old Winder Highway, near Chateau Elan. Easy to reach, easy to park, and easy to recommend to guests.
Details
5753 Old Winder Hwy, Braselton, GA 30517
Braselton · ~12 min from Apalachee Farms
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday – Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Hours can vary by season; call ahead to confirm.
Price Range
$$ · Hibachi dinners roughly $30 – $35; sushi rolls $9 – $16
Pro Tips
- Reserve for the grill. Teppanyaki seats fill up fast on Friday and Saturday evenings. A quick call to (770) 965-2292 locks in your table.
- Bring a group. Hibachi tables seat several parties together, so a larger group gets the best seats and the liveliest show.
- Go sushi-side for a quieter night. The sushi bar is a calmer counter experience when you want the quality without the grill show.
- Pair it with Chateau Elan. The winery is minutes away, which makes a tasting and a hibachi dinner a complete northeast Georgia evening.
While You're There
This stretch of Old Winder Highway keeps getting better. Ninja sits just a short drive from Chateau Elan's winery, golf courses, and resort dining, and from the boutiques and cafés of downtown Braselton a few minutes further north. For Apalachee Farms residents, it is an easy loop: dinner at the grill counter, a stroll through the winery grounds, and a quiet drive home that never touches interstate traffic.
For anyone weighing a move to Apalachee Farms, restaurants like Ninja are part of the community's everyday appeal: golf course living, strong schools, and dinner options that feel like a destination just minutes from the gate.
Thinking about buying or selling in Apalachee Farms? Lisa Harris has 19 years of experience in the community and knows every section, every market trend, and every great local restaurant. From teppanyaki in Braselton to the right listing strategy for your home, she has the local knowledge you need.