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[–] [S] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

No, it's the name from the Japanese word..

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    The terms got confused during the introduction of teppanyaki-style food to America in the 60's. One theory being that "hibachi" is a lot easier for Americans to pronounce, so the marketers for the first teppanyaki restaurants in America chose that term instead.

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