Samurai Japanese Hibachi offers an energetic and budget-friendly dining experience right in the heart of Glassboro, New Jersey. Located along the bustling Delsea Drive near Rowan University, this vibrant restaurant specializes in dynamic hibachi performances, a comprehensive sushi bar, and classic Japanese kitchen comfort food. Known for its lively chefs and its legendary half-price sushi roll specials, Samurai caters perfectly to crowds of college students, local families, and hungry tourists alike. The casual, spacious, and cozy layout makes it an inviting neighborhood spot for a casual lunch, a quick takeout treat, or an entertaining group dinner.
Essential Information
| Feature | Details |
| Address | 646 Delsea Dr N, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States |
| Phone | +1 856-881-7788 |
| Social Media | Facebook Profile |
Operating Hours
| Day | Hours |
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Service, Accessibility, and Amenities
| Category | Available Features |
| Service Options | Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery, Table service |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating |
| Atmosphere | Casual, Cozy, Trendy, Colorful digs |
| Amenities | High chairs, Restrooms, Great tea selection, Free parking lot, Free street parking |
| Payments | Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments |
Why Visit? Key Highlights
- Incredible Sushi Value: Highly praised by customers for its massive half-price sushi roll menu, making fresh sushi extraordinarily affordable.
- Entertaining Hibachi Experience: Skilled hibachi chefs deliver fun, comedic, and high-spirited cooking performances right in front of your eyes at large shared counters.
- Rapid Service: Known for remarkably fast food preparation and speedy order turnaround, perfect for quick lunch breaks.
- Perfect for Group Events: A spacious layout with large seating arrangements that seamlessly accommodate parties of 8 to 10 people.
- Locally Loved Institution: Celebrated by local residents and university students who have reliably returned to the restaurant for over a decade.
Menu
Soup & Salad
| Item Name | Description |
| Miso Soup | Traditional soy bean paste broth. |
| Clear Soup | Light chicken broth topped with mushrooms and onions. |
| Seafood Soup | Assorted seafood elements in a warm clear broth. |
| Green Salad | Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and carrot with ginger dressing. |
| Seaweed Salad | Marinated green seaweed mix. |
| Avocado Salad | Slices of creamy fresh avocado on a green salad. |
| Kani Salad | Crab stick, cucumber, tobiko, and spicy mayonnaise. |
| Ika Salad | Cooked marinated squid in cucumber and ponzu sauce. |
| Secret Garden Salad | Seaweed, kani, tuna, salmon, and mango with spicy mayo sauce. |
Appetizers From Sushi Bar
| Item Name | Description |
| Sushi Appetizer | Five pieces of assorted raw fish over sushi rice. |
| Sashimi Appetizer | Seven pieces of assorted raw fish slices. |
| Pepper Tuna | Seared rare black pepper tuna served with radish, scallion, and ponzu sauce. |
| Yellowtail Jalapeno | Thin-sliced yellowtail topped with jalapeno rings in ponzu sauce. |
| Seared Red Snapper | Thinly sliced red snapper with fried ginger, chives, then seared by hot olive oil. |
| Garlic Striped Bass | Glue-seared bass with garlic sauce, truffle oil, and marinated mix of fresh wild mushrooms, green onions, and garlic. |
| Mango Tuna Wrap | Sliced pepper tuna wrap with cucumber and mango inside in rosemary oil and ponzu sauce, mango sauce, and spicy mayo on top. |
| Lady Finger | Sliced salmon wrap with kani salad embedded with chef’s special sauce. |
| Spicy Tuna Tataki | Seared tuna with red pepper mix, scallion, and ponzu sauce. |
| Bamboo Special | Spicy tuna wrapped in thin slice avocado served with chef’s special sauce. |
Appetizers From Kitchen
| Item Name | Description |
| Edamame | Steamed young soybeans. |
| Harumaki | Japanese spring rolls. |
| Gyoza | Pan-fried pork dumplings. |
| Garlic Broccoli | Steamed broccoli with light brown garlic sauce. |
| Chicken Maki | Thinly sliced chicken rolled with oatmeal, asparagus, scallion, and cheese then deep fried. |
| Vegetable Tempura Appetizer | Assorted deep-fried vegetables in a crisp batter. |
| Age Tofu | Deep-fried tofu blocks served with tempura sauce. |
| Shumai | Steamed shrimp dumplings. |
| Yakitori | Broiled chicken skewers on skewers in teriyaki sauce. |
| Shrimp Tempura Appetizers | Lightly battered shrimp and vegetables with tempura sauce. |
Chef’s Special Appetizers
| Item Name | Description |
| Hamachi Kama | Broiled fresh yellowtail neck and served with ponzu sauce on the side. |
| Rock Shrimp Tempura | Deep-fried shrimp until golden-crisp mixed with special bi-color sauce. |
| Soft Shell Crab | Deep-fried soft shell crab served with chef’s special sauce. |
| Wasabi Calamari | Sliced calamari ring put in deep fried until crisp, mixed with homemade sauce. |
Noodle Soup
| Item Name | Description |
| Tempura Udon | Vegetable noodle soup with crisp shrimp and vegetable tempura on the side. |
| Nabeyaki Udon | Japanese fish cakes and egg in vegetable soup with a side of shrimp tempura. |
Yaki Udon or Soba
| Item Name | Description |
| Chicken Udon or Soba | Pan-fried thick wheat or buckwheat noodles with chicken. |
| Shrimp Udon or Soba | Pan-fried thick wheat or buckwheat noodles with shrimp. |
| Seafood Udon or Soba | Pan-fried thick wheat or buckwheat noodles with assorted seafood. |
Roll or Hand Roll
| Item Name | Description |
| Cucumber Roll | Classic rolled sushi containing cucumber strips. |
| Avocado Roll | Creamy fresh avocado slices rolled with sushi rice. |
| Vegetable Roll | Assorted fresh vegetables inside a classic roll. |
| Sweet Potato Roll | Sweet potato tempura rolled inside crisp seaweed. |
| California Roll | Traditional mixture of crab stick, avocado, and cucumber. |
| Salmon Skin Roll | Crispy salmon skin rolled with savory elements. |
| Eel Roll | Broiled eel paired with cucumber or avocado. |
| Kani Roll | Simplicity of seasoned crab stick wrapped in rice and seaweed. |
| Salmon Roll | Fresh raw salmon rolled perfectly with sushi rice. |
| Tuna Roll | Clean flavors of fresh raw tuna inside a roll. |
| Yellowtail Roll | High-quality yellowtail fish wrapped in seaweed. |
| Shrimp Asparagus Roll | Cooked shrimp paired with crisp asparagus. |
| Shrimp Cucumber Roll | Cooked shrimp wrapped together with fresh cucumber. |
| Boston Roll | Cooked shrimp, lettuce, and cucumber with mayonnaise. |
| Alaska Roll | Fresh salmon, avocado, and cucumber. |
| Philadelphia Roll | Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber. |
| Salmon Avocado Roll | Rich fresh salmon paired with creamy avocado slices. |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | Minced tuna mixed with spicy mayonnaise. |
| Spicy Salmon Roll | Minced salmon tossed with customized hot chili mayo. |
| Spicy Crunchy Yellowtail Roll | Minced yellowtail with spicy sauce and crispy tempura flakes. |
| Spicy Kani Roll | Shredded crab stick with spicy sauce blend. |
| Chicken Tempura Roll | Golden chicken tempura rolled with savory sauce. |
| Shrimp Tempura Roll | Crisp shrimp tempura pieces wrapped inside sushi rice. |
| Spider Roll | Deep-fried soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, and tobiko. |
Lunch Special – Sushi Bar
| Item Name | Description |
| Roll Special (Any Two) | Choice of two standard rolls from the selection list. |
| Roll Special (Any Three) | Choice of three standard rolls from the selection list. |
| Sushi Lunch | Five pieces of assorted sushi and one California roll. |
| Sashimi Lunch | Ten pieces of assorted raw fish slices. |
| Sushi & Sashimi Combo | Three pieces of sushi, six pieces of sashimi, and a California roll. |
Hibachi Lunch
| Item Name | Description |
| Vegetable Hibachi | Assorted garden vegetables grilled with soy sauce and butter. |
| Chicken Hibachi | Tender cubed chicken breast grilled to perfection. |
| Shrimp Hibachi | Plump shrimp seared on the flat top. |
| Salmon Hibachi | Fresh salmon fillet grilled with a savory finish. |
| Sea Scallops Hibachi | Sweet sea scallops seared golden. |
| New York Steak Hibachi | Premium New York strip steak cut and seared to specification. |
| Filet Mignon Hibachi | Ultra-tender cut of filet mignon grilled with expertise. |
| Lobster Tail Hibachi | Decadent lobster tail seasoned and cooked on the hibachi table. |
Lunch Special Box
| Item Name | Description |
| Teriyaki Box | Grilled chicken, beef, tofu, shrimp, or salmon in sweet teriyaki sauce. |
| Tempura Box | Deep-fried chicken, vegetable, shrimp, or seafood in a light batter. |
| Red Snapper Box | Pan-fried red snapper served with seasoned box sides. |
| Katsu Box | Deep-fried breaded pork or chicken cutlet with katsu savory sauce. |
| House of Vegetable Box | Assorted steam-fried vegetables cooked with special home sauce. |
| Chicken Yakitori Box | Skewered chicken bites glazed in standard sweet yakitori sauce. |
| Chicken Maki Box | Deep-fried chicken breast roll stuffed with cheese, kani salad, and asparagus. |
| Beef Negimaki Box | Broiled beef rolled with fresh green scallions in rich teriyaki sauce. |
Entree From Kitchen – Tempura
| Item Name | Description |
| Vegetable Tempura | Lightly battered and deep-fried fresh garden vegetables. |
| Chicken Tempura | Battered chicken tenders fried to a perfect golden crisp. |
| Shrimp Tempura | Classic crisp shrimp tempura served with savory dipping sauce. |
| House Special Tempura | Deluxe assortment of shrimp, chicken, fish, crab stick, and vegetables. |
| Kids Tempura | Child-sized portion of tempura options for ages 10 and under. |
Age Mono
| Item Name | Description |
| Chicken Katsu | Breaded and deep-fried chicken breast served gently crisp. |
| Ton Katsu | Breaded and deep-fried tender pork loin cutlet. |
| Fish Katsu | Breaded and deep-fried fish fillet pieces. |
Teriyaki Dinner
| Item Name | Description |
| Vegetable Teriyaki | Pan-fried garden vegetables coated in sweet glossy teriyaki glaze. |
| Chicken Teriyaki | Juicy grilled chicken breast finished with rich teriyaki reduction. |
| Shrimp Teriyaki | Sautéed plump shrimp tossed with traditional teriyaki standard sauce. |
| Steak Teriyaki | Hand-cut steak strips grilled and glazed in savory teriyaki. |
| Tofu Teriyaki | Crisped tofu blocks simmered gently in rich teriyaki flavorings. |
| Salmon Teriyaki | Grilled fresh salmon fillet drenched in custom teriyaki glaze. |
| Scallop Teriyaki | Tender sea scallops seared and finished with sweet teriyaki. |
| Chef Combination Teriyaki | Premium pairing of chicken, steak, salmon, shrimp, or scallops. |
| Kids Teriyaki | Mini-portions of chicken, shrimp, or steak teriyaki for children. |
Bento Box
| Item Name | Description |
| Chicken Teriyaki Bento | Bento combination tray starring sweet chicken teriyaki. |
| Salmon Teriyaki Bento | Bento combination tray featuring savory salmon teriyaki. |
| Steak Teriyaki Bento | Bento combination tray highlighting premium steak teriyaki. |
| Shrimp Teriyaki Bento | Bento combination tray presenting grilled shrimp teriyaki. |
| Scallop Teriyaki Bento | Bento combination tray built around seared scallop teriyaki. |
Sushi & Sashimi Entrees
| Item Name | Description |
| Maki Combination | One tuna roll, one salmon roll, and one California roll. |
| Spicy Maki Combination | One spicy tuna roll, one spicy salmon roll, and one spicy yellowtail roll. |
| California Dinner | Three California rolls served as a complete set. |
| Unagi Don | Broiled eel served over a bed of seasoned sushi rice with eel sauce. |
| Sushi Special | Eight pieces of assorted sushi paired with a spicy tuna roll. |
| Chirashi | Assortment of raw fresh fish varieties beautifully layered over seasoned rice. |
| Sushi Deluxe | Ten pieces of masterfully selected assorted sushi and a tuna roll. |
| Sashimi Regular | Fifteen pieces of assorted premium raw fish slices. |
| Tuna Sashimi | Fifteen classic cut slices of raw fresh tuna. |
| Sashimi Deluxe | Eighteen pieces of hand-selected assorted fresh raw fish slices. |
| Sushi & Sashimi Combination | Five pieces of sushi, twelve pieces of sashimi, and a tuna roll. |
| Sushi For Two | Eighteen pieces of assorted sushi served alongside a signature rainbow roll. |
| Sashimi For Two | Thirty-six pieces of premium expertly sliced assorted raw fish varieties. |
| Love Boat | Twelve pieces of sushi, eighteen pieces of sashimi, California roll, dragon roll, and two spicy tuna hand rolls. |
Party Tray Special Combo
| Item Name | Description |
| Party Tray | Your choice of any six standard sushi or hand rolls from the select menu list. |
Sushi & Sashimi A La Carte
| Item Name | Description |
| Crab Stick | Kani available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Egg Omelet | Tamago available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Salmon | Sake available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Shrimp | Ebi available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Striped Bass | White fish available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Flying Fish Roe | Tobiko available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Tuna | Maguro available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Squid | Ika available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| White Tuna | Escolar available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Surf Clam | Hokkigai available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Yellowtail | Hamachi available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Eel | Unagi available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Octopus | Tako available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Smoked Salmon | Prepared salmon available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
| Scallop | Hotategai available as 2-piece sushi or 3-piece sashimi. |
Super Popular Rolls
| Item Name | Description |
| John The Blownzie Roll | Spicy tuna, jalapeno, avocado inside, top with slice pepper tuna, eel sauce, spicy mayo, and wasabi sauce. |
| Alex Muzyka Roll | Lobster tempura, spicy tuna, avocado inside with spicy yellowtail on top serve with spicy mango sauce. |
| Brandon Huzyka Roll | Lobster tempura, spicy crab, avocado with tuna on top serve with spicy mango sauce. |
| Tuna Amazing Roll | White tuna tempura, spicy tuna, avocado inside, wrapped in soybean paper with pepper tuna and fresh sliced avocado on top, served with eel sauce, wasabi mayo, and spicy mayo. |
| Lion King Roll | Shrimp tempura, salmon tempura, crisp cucumber, and avocado inside with whole piece of flat cooked eel on top, served with eel sauce and spicy mayo. |
| Out of Control Roll | Spicy crunchy yellowtail wrapped inside out with tuna, yellowtail, avocado, and black fish roe on top. |
| Wasabi Dragon Roll | Eel tempura and cucumber wrap inside out with fresh sliced avocado, eel sauce, and tobiko on top. Served with sweet wasabi mayo sauce. |
| Fisherman Roll | Salmon tempura, spicy yellowtail wrap inside out with cream salad on top. |
| Paradise Roll | Tuna, avocado, cucumber inside wrapped with sliced torched salmon on top, served with eel sauce, spicy mayo, and mango sauce. |
| Million Dollar Roll | Spicy salmon roll inside with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and avocado on top with four different kinds of tobiko dressing. |
| Naruto Special Roll | Thinly sliced cucumber wrapped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, asparagus, and fish roe with spicy mayo on the top. |
| American Dream Roll | Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crab stick, asparagus, and fish roe wrapped in rice paper wrap. |
| Rowan Special Roll | Soft shell crab tempura with cucumber inside, yellowtail, tuna, avocado wrapped with sweet eel and chef’s special sauce. |
| Tuna Lover Roll | Spicy tuna wrapped inside out with tuna and white tuna avocado on top, served with mango sauce. |
Special Roll
| Item Name | Description |
| Spicy Santa Roll | Shrimp tempura inside with spicy kani on top. |
| Super Duper Roll | Shrimp tempura, soft shell crab tempura, mango, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in yellow soybean paper, served with mango sauce and eel sauce. |
| Hotel California Roll (Deep Fried) | Deep-fried roll containing red snapper, crabmeat, avocado inside, cooked and served with spicy mayo and eel sauce. |
| Godzilla Roll (Deep Fried) | Tamago, white fish, spicy tuna, avocado, and cream cheese deep-fried roll served with spicy mayo and eel sauce, garlic, green onions, and tobiko. |
| California Dynamite Roll | Fried California roll with cooked spicy salmon on top. |
| Dragon Roll | Eel, cucumber wrapped inside out with delicious thick sliced avocado on the top, drizzled with sweet eel sauce. |
| Rainbow Roll | Crab stick, avocado, cucumber wrapped inside out with tuna, salmon, white fish on top. |
| Samurai Roll | Spicy crunchy tuna wrapped inside out with thin avocado on top. |
| Sweetheart Roll | Shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy tuna, and crunch in soybean paper. |
| Dancing Dragon Roll | Shrimp tempura and cucumber wrapped inside out with eel, avocado on top. |
| Glassboro Roll | Eel and avocado wrapped inside out with spicy crunchy yellowtail on top. |
| Incredible Roll | Deep-fried tuna, salmon, white fish, crabmeat, scallion, red fish roe wrapped in seaweed without rice, deep-fried and served with chef’s special sauce. |
Hibachi Entrees
| Item Name | Description |
| Vegetable Hibachi Dinner | Deluxe assortment of fresh vegetables grilled on the flat top. |
| Chicken Hibachi Dinner | Sautéed diced chicken breast cooked with savory house butter. |
| Salmon Hibachi Dinner | Thick fresh salmon steak seared beautifully on the grill. |
| Shrimp Hibachi Dinner | Sized portions of delicious shrimp seasoned with lemon and soy. |
| Scallop Hibachi Dinner | Sea scallops seared gently to maintain sweetness and texture. |
| Steak Hibachi Dinner | Hand-carved strip steak cooked to customer temperature choice. |
| Filet Mignon Hibachi Dinner | Center-cut tender filet mignon prepared on the hibachi table. |
| Lobster Tail Hibachi Dinner | Double luxury lobster tails grilled and seasoned perfectly. |
Hibachi Combination
| Item Name | Description |
| Chicken & Shrimp Combo | Hibachi grilled chicken paired with savory seared shrimp. |
| Chicken & Salmon Combo | Flat-top grilled chicken paired with rich salmon fillet. |
| Chicken & Steak Combo | Hearty combination of grilled chicken and strip steak. |
| Chicken & Scallop Combo | Sautéed chicken chunks paired with delicate sea scallops. |
| Shrimp & Salmon Combo | Seafood pairing of grilled shrimp and fresh salmon. |
| Shrimp & Scallop Combo | Seared shrimp combined with fresh sweet scallops. |
| Steak & Shrimp Combo | Classic surf-and-turf blend of strip steak and shrimp. |
| Steak & Salmon Combo | Seared strip steak paired with a rich grilled salmon cut. |
| Steak & Scallop Combo | Strips of steak grilled alongside sweet sea scallops. |
| Filet Mignon & Chicken Combo | Tender filet mignon medallions paired with diced chicken. |
| Filet Mignon & Shrimp Combo | Top-tier filet mignon steak served with grilled shrimp. |
| Filet Mignon & Salmon Combo | Grilled filet mignon steak paired alongside salmon fillet. |
| Filet Mignon & Scallop Combo | Exquisite filet mignon served with tender sea scallops. |
| Lobster Tail & Chicken Combo | Grilled lobster tail paired with standard diced chicken. |
| Lobster Tail & Shrimp Combo | Premium lobster tail paired with seasoned flat-top shrimp. |
| Lobster Tail & Scallop Combo | Decadent lobster tail paired alongside tender sea scallops. |
| Lobster Tail & Steak Combo | Luxurious lobster tail paired with juicy New York strip steak. |
| Lobster Tail & Filet Mignon | Ultimate duo of premium lobster tail and tender filet mignon. |
Special Combination For Two
| Item Name | Description |
| Rowan Special For Two | Dual dinner combination of chicken, shrimp, and New York steak. |
| Glassboro Special For Two | Seafood collection featuring lobster tail, shrimp, and scallops. |
| Samurai Special For Two | Chef’s grand combination of lobster, shrimp, salmon, chicken, and New York steak. |
Hibachi Kids
| Item Name | Description |
| Kids Vegetable Hibachi | Child’s portion of assorted flat-top grilled vegetables. |
| Kids Chicken Hibachi | Kid-sized portion of savory grilled chicken cubes. |
| Kids Shrimp Hibachi | Child’s portion of seared fresh hibachi shrimp. |
| Kids Salmon Hibachi | Sized portion of grilled salmon steak for children. |
| Kids Scallop Hibachi | Tender child’s portion of sweet seared sea scallops. |
| Kids Steak Hibachi | Petite cut of strip steak grilled to choice for kids. |
| Kids Filet Mignon Hibachi | Child-sized portion of exceptionally tender filet mignon. |
| Kids Lobster Tail Hibachi | Single sweet lobster tail prepared for younger diners. |
Hibachi Side Orders
| Item Name | Description |
| White Rice | Steamed grain rice (available in Small or Large). |
| Fried Rice | Classic hibachi stir-fried rice with shrimp base vegetables and egg (Small or Large). |
| Noodle | Pan-fried thick wheat hibachi noodles. |
| Vegetable | Additional helping of seasoned hibachi garden vegetables. |
| Chicken Side | Extra side portion of diced grilled chicken. |
| Shrimp Side | Extra side portion of seared hibachi shrimp. |
| Salmon Side | Extra side portion of grilled fresh salmon fillet. |
| Scallop Side | Extra side portion of sweet seared scallops. |
| Steak Side | Extra side portion of grilled strip steak. |
| Filet Mignon Side | Extra premium side portion of seared tender filet mignon. |
| Lobster Tail Side | Extra single luxury lobster tail grilled on the side. |
Desserts
| Item Name | Description |
| Ice Cream | Classic choice of green tea, vanilla, or chocolate flavors. |
| Tempura Fried Ice Cream | Vanilla or chocolate ice cream encased in a crisp fried tempura shell. |
| Tempura Fried Banana | Deep-fried sweet banana slices served with one scoop of ice cream. |
| Tempura Cheese Cake | Fried New York style cheesecake slice topped with sweet dessert drizzle. |
| Mochi Ice Cream | Sticky rice dough balls filled with strawberry, mango, or green tea ice cream. |