Hibachi fried rice is typically made with Calrose rice, which is a medium grain rice. Once cooked, the rice tends to become a little soft and sticky which makes it very easy to absorb flavors. In comparison Chinese Fried Rice is typically made with long grain or medium grain rice like jasmine and basmati which cooks up fluffy but not sticky. The grains remain firm and distinct and the sauce coats the rice instead of being absorbed into it.