When did you last visit Witch City Hibachi, Inc., the only hibachi place in town.

There were a couple of hibachi tables going when #TheBaldOne stopped in, including one rather boisterous birthday party.When the singing started our BaldDude didn’t join in. Why subject those good folks to such a din?

Yellowtail Jalapeño Sashimi was fresh and featured a very tasty contrast between the tuna and the pepper. Sashimi is one of the great gifts given by the food gods

Then it was time for the Pad Thai with shrimp. This is a classic dish that some say began in the early 20th Century as a basic street food called “kuai tiao pad Thai.” Legend also tells us that it became popular after WW2 when there was a massive rice shortage and Prime Minister of Thailand Plaek Phibunsongkhram encouraged the country to eat more noodles. Of course there is disagreement, there always is, and some insist that the dish was invented by Thai immigrants to the U. S. Who knows? It’s delicious.

This plate of Pad Thai hit all of the right spots and Kylie and her team provided good, friendly service.

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Sushi at Witch City Hibachi, Inc.

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Drunken Noodles at Witch City Hibachi, Inc..

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Yes Virginia. You can find sustenance while avoiding the vast majority of the #HalloweenHordes. Just check out lower Lafayette Street, or as some prefer LOLA.

Ray Adeas remains one of Salem’s best kept secrets. Their Mediterranean and Jamaican specialities are exceptional in every way. The French Fries will overwhelm your senses.

Across the street is Crave for quick, delicious Sandwiches and other treats. They have been a great addition to an iconic corner.

Then you have the always excellent, and recently renovated Spitfire Tacos. We hear strong talk that the popular Salmon Taco is back.

Witch City Hibachi, Inc. Is Salem’s only hibachi spot. But they also have regular tables and bar seating. #TheBaldOne likes the Drunken Noodles.

And, there’s even a Wendy’s. They employ locals you know and would love to see you

Don’t stay home. Get out and enjoy yourself.

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Sashimi at Witch City Hibachi, Inc.

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Tako Su, or Octopus Sushi Witch City Hibachi, Inc.

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#TheBaldOne took a short walk from the epicenter of the #HalloweenHordes where folks are waiting in line for an hour or more to eat lunch, up to New Derby Street and lower Lafayette Street where you can walk right onto Couch Dog Brewing Co., @rayadeas, Witch City Hibachi, Inc., Crave Salem, and Spitfire Tacos and enjoy a good meal.

Planning is everything.

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Witch City Hibachi, Inc. is Salem’s only spot for hibachi dining.

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Witch City Hibachi, Inc. is giving you that come hither look.

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Beef Tataki at Witch City Hibachi, Inc.

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Drunken Noodles at Witch City Hibachi, Inc.

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There’s only one place on Salem for the Hibachi grill experience, and that is Witch City Hibachi, Inc..

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Witch City Hibachi, Inc. is a spot that we haven’t paid enough attention to recently. Our bad. Some times there’s just not enough time to do everything that we want to do.

Here’s a few highlights from some of our visits.

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Yesterday we made the first stop of our #SushiSlam2023 at Witch City Hibachi, Inc. We’ll post details later.

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Witch City Hibachi, Inc. is open on Christmas Day.

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Steak, Scallops, Veggies, and Rice fesh off of the hibachi at Witch City Hibachi, Inc.

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Oh yes. Despite the fact the next few weekends will still bring more than a few visitors to town, it is truly safe for locals to finally venture downtown.

Here are a few of the newer spots that you should explore.

Barrio Salem sits right across from the Central Fire Station on Lafayette Street. Stop in a say hey to Maggie for us.

On Derby Street there’s American Flatbread Salem. Jim would love to meet you, and Morgan and Paul are there to serve your pie and beverage.

Witch City Hibachi, Inc. is the only place in Salem where you can commune directly with the spirits of Salem’s pool playing past. Willie Mosconi shot pool there in the long gone days of yesteryear.

Have you visited the new Crave yet? Now’s the time.

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