Sardi's vs Hibachi Express Laurel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sardi's
Order food for pickup or delivery and earn points with every purchase. Redeem your accumulated points for delicious menu items. Stay updated on exclusive offers and get rewarded for inviting friends.
- Pickup and delivery ordering
- Earn points on orders
- Redeem points for food
- Special offer alerts
- Referral bonuses
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Download the Sardi's Loyalty app today to... Place pickup or delivery orders Earn points for each order placed Redeem points for delicious food Be alerted to special offers from Sardi's Invite Friends and Family for an added bonus
Hibachi Express Laurel
Easily order your favorite meals ahead of time and skip the wait. View detailed menu information, track your order status in real-time, and receive notifications when it's ready. Manage your account, check rewards, and review your order history.
- Order ahead
- View menu details
- Track order status
- Real-time notifications
- Account management
- Reward balance check
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Order Ahead Order ahead and get your food without the wait! Menu Details Check the status of all dishes and place your order. My Orders Track your Orders and get real-time notifications your order is ready! My Account Check your Reward Balance, Order History and more.
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Verdict
Sardi's and Hibachi Express Laurel both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hibachi Express Laurel's written reviews are positive against 39% of Sardi's's. Hibachi Express Laurel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Sardi's's advantage is ratings volume (907 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hibachi Express Laurel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sardi's has 907 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Sardi's's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hibachi Express Laurel's.
Sardi's ships an update every 4 months, Hibachi Express Laurel monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sardi's | Hibachi Express Laurel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (907 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 907 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sardis Chicken | PEBLLA, INC |
Customer experience
Sardi's
Hibachi Express Laurel
Bugs and requests
Sardi's
Reported bugs
2 issues- Pre-orders not ready on time
- Apple Pay not working
Requested features
3 requests- Add text box for special instructions
- Allow quantity buttons for sauces
- Add spicy vinaigrette as a sauce option
Hibachi Express Laurel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sardi's
No in-app purchases
Hibachi Express Laurel
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sardi's free?
Is Hibachi Express Laurel free?
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