Izumi Hibachi vs Sushi on Royal Caribbean — Which Should You Book?
Izumi on Royal Caribbean is two restaurants in one: a sushi bar and a hibachi teppanyaki show. Same name, totally different price and experience. I break down both using my actual orders — champagne lobster roll, soup, mochi ice cream, sesame balls, and lava cake or the new cheesecake — plus hibachi footage so you see the show before you pay. In this video: • Sushi vs Hibachi: how Izumi pricing actually works in 2026 (a la carte vs prix fixe, daily food credit, $15 hibachi upcharge on Ultimate Dining Package) • What I order: champagne lobster roll + soup + desserts ranked • Hibachi: what's included now (protein + rice — veg is extra) and what the per-person cover costs ($40-65 range, verify in Cruise Planner) • Reservation tip: when you need one and when Sushi is walk-in (ship-dependent) • My verdict: which to book for couples, families & first-timers Chapters: 0:00 The Two Sides of Izumi Explained 1:00 Decoding the Sushi Experience 1:43 The Art and Cost of the Hibachi Show 4:30 Choosing Between Sushi and Hibachi The real deal, no fluff. Smart luxury — VIP cruise feel on a pension budget. Drop your questions in the comments — I read every one. #royalcaribbean #Izumi #CruiseTips #PortsAndPensions #smartluxury 🛒 CRUISE GEAR WE USE: Everything we pack: https://www.amazon.com/shop/portspensions/ ⚠️ AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. This helps keep the channel going so I can keep giving you the real deal. 📌 CONNECT WITH US: 🌐 Website: https://www.portsandpensions.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portsandpensions 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/portsandpensions ♪ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/portsandpensions 🔔 Subscribe for more Smart Luxury cruise guides from a retired Fire Chief.