UPDATE: Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet Staff Members Arrested

UPDATE April 9, 2025

Wednesday, Dakota News Now reported that employees of Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet in Sioux Falls were arrested and accused of "...conspiracy to harbor aliens, harboring aliens and aiding and abetting as well as forfeiture."

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File this under "What the heck happened?" Customers were greeted today at Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet with a hand-drawn sign on the door simply stating, "Closed 4/8/25."

Danny V, Townsquare Media

Why Did Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet Close?

According to the post by the Tea Storm Chasers, "There are multiple agents on scene, and they are in the process of an investigation, with more information to come."

A History of Issues

The popular family-style buffet has certainly had its share of trouble in the past. In 2022 the U.S. Department of Labor seized and recovered $279,000 from Hibachi because they refused to pay overtime to employees.

In 2023, a full-out law enforcement raid occurred at the restaurant lasting more than 4 hours.

Also in 2023, Hibachi received an overall Health Food Inspection score of 80, which indicates multiple food safety violations. In 2018, Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet scored 74. The City of Sioux Falls likes to see a two-year average of 94.

Danny V, Townsquare Media

Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet is located at 1100 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls, SD.