Japanese Palace is a japanese restaurant in Fort Worth.
Japanese Palace on Camp Bowie W Blvd in Fort Worth is a teppanyaki restaurant where chefs cook beef, shrimp, and chicken on open hibachi grills.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Hibachi steak and shrimp combo cooked tableside with fried rice and vegetables.
Tip: Share a hibachi table with others at the communal grill for the full teppanyaki experience.
Address: 8445 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116
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