We come here about every 3 months and the main reasons are the food and service. The food is always really good and the portions are a good size for the price. The service has always been top notch and the staff work hard. We had 13 in our party, we have been coming on December 26th for our daughter birthday for 19 years. Service was good, maybe a bit less than normal. My wife ordered white rice and the cook gave her fried rice. She let him know she asked for white and he said "no, you ordered white rice". He didn't take her order to begin with and did give what she again asked for. The only other negative was the fact that they now add 20% tip on your bill. We had already tipped the cook in cash and now we have another $50 some dollars added on. That would have been nice to know before we tipped. Still only of the best in Kansas City.
All I can say is this place is absolutely amazing! 110% the best hibachi/sushi restaurant I have ever been too! Tonight was my second visit and if I could give them 10 stars I definitely would. First off my wife and I were promptly seated despite the place being busy. All of the staff were courteous, and they all were smiling and had an upbeat and fun personality about them. Our hibachi chef (Chef Norris) definitely brought his A+ game both as a chef and an entertainer. I havent had that much fun at dinner ever. Definitely check to see if he's working and try to get seated at his grill, you'll never regret it! Moving along, the hibachi was top notch! So much flavor and prepared to perfection! Personally I love sushi so I ordered a few different rolls and....... I am now thoroughly convinced after dining here twice that there isn't better sushi served anywhere else in the Midwest! I sincerely tip my hat to all of the employees and especially Chef Norris for making the experience one to remember and we will definitely be back again and will recommend Kyoto to everyone we meet!
Let’s just put it like this. The chefs here are here to give you a show, have a good time, and make some delicious food! Have some fun and goof off a little! As my first hibachi experience ever, I had a absolute blast! Steak and shrimp, cooked absolutely amazingly, not even mentioning the showmanship and skill shown by these guys. Lime green hat and camp hat guys were the two I got to watch. OH! By the way, weather you are currently the one being served or not, it’s an honest blast just to watch these guys work. But those two chefs, I hope to be at their table again! Not even mentioning the waiters and servers. Let’s just say, I didn’t have to ask for anything.. like.. what so ever- Portioned well, brought in at perfect times friendly faces and the list goes on! I’m still stuffed from the amazing selection they had here, and I’m STILL thinking about coming back!
This place was BUSY when we showed up around 5pm on a Friday evening. The atmosphere was bustling but friendly. We were greeted right away, though had to wait about 10 minutes to place our takeout order. Once we did we were able to walk around the neighboring shops and they called me when our order was ready. We only got sushi, but we got about 6 different rolls and every one of them was delicious. I would definitely eat here again, and would love to see what the dine-in experience is like.
Great food options - either from the kitchen or especially from the hibachi grill. There is a wide variety of options everyone will find appealing. I recommend the vegetable stir fry.
If you are ordering from there hibachi, I recommend the steaks and shrimp. The chef provides an AMAZING show and involves everyone. His personality and culinary skills can only be described as TOP NOTCH.
I STRONGLY recommend reservations as the restaurant can get very busy and crowded very quickly.
Do yourself a favor and schedule your next dining experience here.
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