Hibachi restaurant: Am i in trouble?

a friend of mine wants to go to a Hibachi restaurant this weekend. I'm afraid this might spoil my diet since the hibachi is slathered with oil and not so good things. what do you think would be the "safest" option, some sort of seafood? They also have sushi and sashimi which i've never tried, but may try if its a better option..

http://www.taishow.com/dinners-hibachi.html

(menu link in case you're interested in taking a look)

thanks all.

Firstly, my general rule: if you don't often eat out/if dining out isn't a regular thing for you then let loose and enjoy yourself with your friend. One day, and one meal, will not kill you or your diet in the long run. A diet should be a lifestyle change and that'll include public occassions and meals out so learn to work with them and enjoy them. If it is a regular thing for you, then just use moderation. You don't have to clean your plate, for one.

But, looking at their menu... anything seafood, fish or vegetable based would be fine if you really must "play safe". The only exception might be the salmon and even then the fat in salmon is healthy.

Sushi and sashimi are tasty, and of average calories, so if you want to try those, go for it.

I've found that the chefs are good about making stuff with or without ingredients at hibachi places.  I ask for some without soysauce so I don't get added sodium.  I'm sure they could go easy on the oil if you asked them.

Sashimi is a great alternative (no carbs because no rice) but it's just a slab of raw fish, not usually appealing to someone who hasn't ever had sushi. 

Hibachi food is generally very greasy with very large portions. I also recommend sashimi, even though sushi may sound healthy the rice has a lot of sugar in it. Some things that sashimi offers aren't that "gross" for a first timer, like tamago, which is like a sweet egg with the consistency of tofu, but it's really good!

Don't forget to give yourself a day off though! Almost all of the food they serve is whole and healthy, maybe just don't eat the rice or noodles, but the shrimp and chicken etc. instead. The only reason it's bad for you is because of all of the oil it's cooked in, so it wouldn't be ruining your diet to take a day off :)

hope you have fun! watch out for the fire