Super sushi! My wife and I go there once a week. We normally have a Lynne Roll. I have never had a bad roll. We attended a couple of parties there where we sat at the Hibachi. It was excellent as well. If you like or love Japanese food, you should do yourself a favor and try Kyoto.
(5)
Lauren B.
This review is just for the Hibachi. The atmosphere is fine and it was pretty busy when we arrived. The seats are spaced out enough so that if you sit with another group its not awkward. I thought the show was fantastic, my family had so much fun watching our chef. The food was exactly what you would expect for a hibachi restaurant. The soup needed a little salt and they added a large slice of tomato and cucumber to the ginger salad (I'm sure they have people who prefer ranch all the time but ew.) You don't get the shrimp appetizer which was a sad discovery for our table. I got the NY steak and it was very flavorful, the portion was insane. They weren't quite as generous with the veggies and rice... but all had a good flavor. I would come back here again to try the sushi!
(3)
Andy B.
Can't really be too specific about my visits here as it's been a while. I've been here twice and I remember the salad, soup, and sushi all being quite underwhelming the two times I've come. I came for dinner once and lunch once, and service was me, and so was the food, and sushi is my favorite food.
(2)
Torrey C.
I ordered take out sushi from here a California roll and their deep fried sushi roll. It came to about 16$ this seemed pricy for only about 10 pieces of sushi. Money aside the sushi was okay not the best, the deep fried roll was spicy and I was not aware of this so the spice caught me off guard. All and all decent sushi but over priced.
(3)
Rachel S.
3.5 stars. We were a large group. Large enough to order BOTH the Sushi Love Boats for 2 and 4. (Love boat for 4? Plenty of jokes were made.) I didn't have Hibachi - it's not what I prefer when it comes to Japanese restaurants in America. But it seems like Kyoto is a decent suburban nieghborhood Japanese place, with decent sushi. I did have some luxuriously buttery nigiri at Kyoto - the salmon, and one of the white fish (I really can't tell you what it was, I have no idea) had the wonderful taste and melting texture of raw fish I love. The spicy tuna roll was alright, and there was one nigiri - it seemed tuna-ish, tho not the ahi kind - which no one at the table really enjoyed. Someone else footed the bill for this meal, which was very nice! The sushi boat for 4 comes to $99.99, which I suppose it understandable for an A** load of sushi.
(3)
Kristina W.
I was pleasantly surprised to find such a great sushi place in Bellevue. It wasn't anything fancy, but it's just great. We entered and were promptly greener by a friendly hosted who seated us right away. She asked if we wanted hibachi or dining and we chose dining. Our server came over right away and wasn't the least bit annoyed that we were talking more than we were looking at the menu. We perused the menu with the help of our server and the hostess. We settled on four rolls including the Alaskan, the garden, the Philly, and the dynamite roll. All of this was great and beautiful as sushi should be. In addition to our server and hostess checking on us during the meal, another (male) employee also made sure we were enjoying our meal which was nice as we never felt neglected or like we had helicopter servers. There was a little confusion about the check and how to split it, but no biggie. We would go back in a heartbeat. I live in the Bellevue area and feel like I always have to go to other parts of the city to meet people for dinner, so it was nice having a friend join me in my neck of the woods. I only gave it 4 stars because the restaurant smelled like burnt food and yucky (cooking) oil. Another added bonus is that Marble Slab is in the same shopping center and they are open an hour later. Score!!
(4)
Lynne P.
Love, love, LOVE this place for sushi! Go there once a week and have for years! I even have my own roll--yep, named after me: the Lynne Roll--you ought to try it! Jo, Sam, Regan, and See are so friendly and make you feel really special. Prices are competitive with most other sushi places in town. I have had the Hibachi a few times and it was fun--the show is your typical performance, but they make it really fun...lots of laughter. Well worth the drive if you don't live in Bellevue!
(5)
Holly W.
Best hibachi around and sushi too! Great spot...
(5)
Misty M.
Service was great. Food wasn't. We both had salmon hibachi. Soup was bland. Salad tasted like straight mayo and salmon had a sour taste. Wayyy too much lemon on that salmon. I had seeds on my plate. For $17.50, I'll go elsewhere. Definitely not worth what we paid and portions were small.
(2)
Susan S.
Their lunch customer service definitely needs help! I don't know if they just don't care about lunch, but it's been getting worse each time I've been there. A lot of the time the servers don't even know the menu well enough to know that I get miso soup and a salad with my meal. One day they even ran out of rice! How can a Japanese place run out of rice????
(2)
BJ S.
I have been to Kyoto twice. The first time, I sat at the sushi bar and the sushi was expensive and, at best, average quality for Nashville. The second time, I want with my family. We arrived just after the place opened on a Sunday at lunch time. There were perhaps 3 tables seated before us and no one in the hibachi area. We ordered an appetizer and main dishes. At first, I though that it was quite nice that they refilled our tea so often. Then I realized that it was not all that often. Rather, it was because so much time had passed. Other parties came in, were seated, and were served their food, while we were still waiting and beginning to float away on tea refills. I asked the waitress to check on our food and she apologized and said that the noodle dish was the delaying factor. Really??? After close to an hour of waiting, she brought one (ONE!) of the plates to the table. We would have to wait for the rest. Nope. We asked for the manager. He apologized citing a staff shortage. Nonetheless, people were eating all around us. We left and will never return.
(1)
Samantha D.
So glad I found this place! My boyfriend and I ate here for lunch. We love hibachi, but opted for sushi so we'd have room for marble slab afterwards. (It's right next door.) We were instantly met with a warm greeting and seated. We ordered waters (came with fresh lemon, not a slimy one) and hot sake. We ordered the aged tofu for an appetizer. It was good, but not really my thing. I ordered a miso soup with the forest roll, and he ordered the salmon tempura roll. The miso soup was good, but nothing out of the ordinary, which miso soup isn't really anything out of the ordinary....so whatever. But the rolls....the glorious rolls. I was seriously surprised how good my roll was. It was fresh and has great flavors. Same goes for his salmon tempura roll. Not only does this place taste good, but the prices are totally reasonable, too. The rolls range from $3 to $12 for a special roll. Also, the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive without being annoying, and she even boxed our leftovers for us. The only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is because it was my first visit. I want to try the hibachi before I go for the whole 5! I will definitely be back.
(4)
Kristen H.
Pretty Good. I had the steak and chicken combo hibachi. Fun time with friends!
(4)
Ashleigh D.
We were told it would be a 20 minute wait for a table for 2. After an hour we approached a manager and were finally seated. There was no clear server as 5 different people tried to take our order and refilled drinks. It was not a busy night but the place felt chaotic. The food was average. The steak was chewy and there was a hair in my salad.
(1)
Steve D.
OK, their salad dressing is like Crack. I can't stop thinking about it. If I couldn't stop salivating over how much I like their salad dressing I'd remember how good the rest of the food is. The sushi is good and no complaints there. My family hits up Kyoto about once a month. We've had the hibachi a few times and no concerns like the poor other reviewer had. It is a smaller place compared to say Shogun so it can get full quickly. The hibachi is comparable to Shogun in quality but at a much cheaper cost and is much cleaner. Did I mention the salad dressing...?
(4)
Gregory B.
Overall, Tokyo is a run of the mill Japanese steakhouse. You have the typical teppanyaki show (onion volcano, shrimp tail in the hat, spinning the egg) that you have at any of the others. The family always has a good time when we go. The main positive is the food is decent and nicely priced. Many of the japanese steakhouses are so expensive in comparison. They also have a lunch menu on weekends, which makes it a nice place to go after church on Sundays. I see a lot of reviews on the sushi. My two cents. It is a mile from my house and the sushi is good. So you can grade what this means, I never buy supermarket sushi, as it is gross. The rice is made fresh (a necessity for good sushi) and the fish is good. I think Tokyo Japanese Cuisine (on highway 70 near Starbucks) has better sushi, but they are a place where most people go for sushi rather than the cooked items, so I would expect this. If you have a mixed bag, or want something with close proximity, you will like the sushi at Tokyo. If you are a sushi snob, it might not hold up to your standards.
(3)
Dude S.
Absolutely disappointed. We had the craving for hibachi and didn't want to drive all the way into town to eat at one of our regular places. our party was me and my wife and 2 kids we sat with another dad and his 2 daughters. So we all order a variety of things off the menu. The chef starts cooking and the other dad asks where the shrimp appetizer is chef said they don't do that anymore. salads were fair soup was fair so bring on the dinner. Well at best it was fair as well. I asked for hot sauce and it took 3 people to find some for me. Like I said we had a variety of different menu items the kids had chicken I had steak and shrimp wife had steak. The food was just fair not anywhere near as good as the other places we go to. I would not recommend this place anymore. We use to go more often when we lived closer and it was always better. It has gone downhill. I talked to a friend that said he went a few days after us and his review was the same poor food for the price you pay he said he wouldn't go back either. If you are looking for hibachi then drive on into town and eat at one of the other better places.
(1)
Dean A.
Not bad typical Japanese food that's located in the middle of nowhere can't complain when beggars can't be choosers.
(4)
Mac G.
came in here on a whim the other day, ordered a couple sushi rolls. it was very good, I would like to visit it for dinner one night and sit at the hibachi table. staff is very nice, prices were resonable. I will be coming here again
(4)
Amy H.
I LOVE this place . . . for Bellevue. The crunchy , spicy tuna roll is one of my favorite things in the world! For $10.00 you get a spicy tuna roll covered with tempora and white sauce ( not exactly healthy but, naughty good). The hibachi is dare I say it , onpar if not better than Kobe's. The prices are about the same but , the vegetables , and rice are much better. The house salad is sooooo good. Different from other sushi/hibachi places but , not so much so that it's all rednecked out with ranch dressing. Plus , if you're a parent and want adult food on family night out the place is very kid friendly.
(4)
Terri H.
Hibachi Grill was fun! I love the whole Japanese hibachi experience. The chef was awesomely entertaining. We had the spicy tuna roll while we were waiting for our table to fill up. I ordered the filet hibachi meal. It comes with soup, salad, two shrimp, fried rice, veggies, and filet. The food was very good. The service needs some improvement. We couldn't help over hearing the commotion at the grill next to us when we were first seated. The waitress had everyone's check messed up. She got it straight after about three tries. I ordered a glass of wine and after 15 minutes when I finished my soup and salad I stopped our waitress and asked if it was on its way. I'm pretty sure she forgot it but it finally arrived before the chef got started. There was a couple at our table that just wanted fried rice and sushi. When they ordered the waitress acted as if it was ridiculous for them to be at the grill instead of at a table. They were paying customers so I didn't understand why they couldn't sit where they wanted. Even if she had a problem with it she could have hid it better. The sushi they ordered with their rice probably cost more than the hibachi meal so I wouldn't think that was the issue. I was sad when my wine glass was empty and stayed empty for awhile but then I was saved by a nice woman passing our table. She noticed and asked if I wanted another and I said yes please. It came right out. I wish she would have waited on us.
(3)
Megan L.
This is my favorite sushi place in town. Their specialty rolls are amazing and the service is quick and friendly. We did hibachi for the first time for my birthday and it was equally as good.
(5)
Sally M.
Love this place. HIbachi dining is always fun and delicious! Sushi is also good. They have a fun atmosphere and theres rarely any wait time for a table.
(5)
Shana K.
This is one of my new favorite spots in the Bellevue area. Located next to Publix on Highway 100, this Japanese steakhouse is split with hibachi grills on one side (complete with knife-juggling show) and dining/sushi bar on the other. The sushi is well-prepared and quite reasonably priced. Rolls starting at $3 and up to $12, most in the $5-8 range. The age tofu (my favorite appetizer) is superb! They have wide range of entrees and the portions are large for the price. Hubby loves the teriyaki steak and the noodle dishes look fantastic. We've been here 5 times already (with different sized groups) and have never been disappointed.
(5)
Jena S.
If I'm ever on this side of Nashville, I'm definitely hitting this place again. It was a little hard to find due to its location in a strip mall (Thanks Yelpers for the heads up!). The interior design didn't knock my socks off, but gotta say, I'm not there for the decor! So let's get to the sushi... We ordered a few maki rolls and plenty of their nigiri. First, I was happy to see when the waitress brought our food that the spicy tuna is done juuuust the way I like it. Mashed tuna with spices in it (not plain tuna with the mayo on top). The fillings tasted fresh and the rice was cooked and seasoned well. The amount of rice on the sushi seemed right too...enough to help fill you up without being waaay too much like some places. Most notable to me was the nigiri. The fish slices were huge! Very generous portions with competitive prices. And once again, fresh tasting. We didn't have any hibachi or appetizers, so I can't speak for the hot food, but the sushi was more than acceptable for me. The servers were very nice, but as some of the other reviewers mentioned, I wouldn't go if I was in a hurry. They weren't super slow or anything while we were there, but it wasn't fast. We were going to a show after dinner, so we allotted plenty of time for service and us lingering over our delicious food. Will be back!
(4)
BethAnn S.
Real food in Bellevue? Surely you jest? Alas, it's true. You no longer need to head to West End or Green Hills for some non-Applebees fare. Located amidst a plethora of strip mall nail salons, Supercut like salons and dry cleaners Kyoto is an oasis in our midst. The food is great and, as an added perk, prepared in a way that will entertain the kids. We have yet to take on the sushi, but the temppanyaki (hibachi grill) is our favorite. I have even gotten vaguely adept at catching shrimp in my mouth in the last six months (I won't be adding it to my resume, but you know....). Another perk is the convenient local right next to Cold Stone Creamery so you can you birthday cake ice cream with brownie mix in that the Japanese grill dudes have yet to master.
(5)
Anne D.
This is one of my favorite places to go in Nashville. The sushi is beyond delicious, and several are quite reasonably priced. The nigiri sushi has always been fresh. And I love the special rolls...I have never quite found the equivalent of the spicy sam or garden rolls anywhere else! They also have an impressive list of vegetarian rolls, although I usually stick with the shitake or kanpyo variety. Sadly, this place isn't perfect. While I love the sushi, the hibachi is not the best I have ever had. But my only real complaint is the slow service. If you are ordering takeout, and they tell you 20 minutes, you had better give it at least 45 (and even then, it's usually not ready!). They seem to frequently be short a staff person at the front desk, so you may be standing there for a while. Finally, whatever you do, don't eat here when you're in a rush. It might be close to 45 minutes to an hour before you get your sushi, especially if they are crowded. Despite the slow service, it's worth it if you're a sushi lover!
(4)
H K.
We have been to this restaurant probably about 5 times, maybe more. Food is alright, (although one of my friends said she and her dad got sick from their sushi two weeks ago, I haven't ever experienced an issue with that personally), and service is okay. It is a pretty family oriented place - mainly because it's never really busy, which is why we continue to come. Unfortunately tonight we had a horrible experience and it has altered my opinion of this restaurant and if we ever go back I will be surprised. My son wanted chicken and steak for his kid's option, but they refuse any substitutions of any kind so without even asking for any accommodation we just ordered him one steak and one chicken kids entree. We also ordered our toddler daughter her own kids meal as well. This apparently was seen as deplorable behavior as the manager (I pray she's not an owner or they are in trouble) came out in a huff saying kids entrees are for 10 and under - I said, great, my son is 5, my daughter is 18 months, my son would like both meats and we're willing to pay, we don't even need or want the extra salad and rice. She tried to argue with us and I said we will pay an up-charge, an adult menu item, whatever it is I just want my son to eat (if you're a parent of a picky eater you understand this)! She was treating us like we were trying to rip them off and as she was walking away with her chest puffed up I reiterated just charge us whatever, money is not the issue here. We had ordered an additional $50 in sushi too! She didn't even turn around or make eye contact with me. I then saw her 10 minutes later in the vestibule as I was trying to calm my toddler daughter and she refused to acknowledge me. It was awkward to the point of laughable. My husband and I were very upset and he begged me not to have a confrontation so I simply left and tipped both the chef and waitress well, and felt sorry for them having to work in an establishment with such a horrible management team.
(1)
Zach G.
Mediocre. Not very good sushi. I would rather go to about ten or 12 other sushi places around town.
(1)
Lisa T.
We have always loved Kyoto's but today they went above and beyond. My son had ACL surgery this week and just really is feeling lousy. He said he wanted some of the onion soup. I called over there and I told the man that my son was feeling just awful and the man who answered said that yes they sold it for a to go order and they weren't open yet, but the door was unlocked just come on in. I got there and he handed me a bag with it all ready and told me no charge and that he hoped my son felt better soon :) I needed that after the week Ive had. We will always rank them high on our list for a yummy family place to go in Bellevue. Also, their Sunday afternoon specials are an incredible value!
(5)
Tina J.
This is by far the best Japanese Resturant we have ever eaten at. The service is superb the food excellent. Chef Si is one of the best chefs we have ever had. All the chefs we have had are excellent chefs but Si was so entertaining and he could understand and spoke excellent english which was a big plus. He was funny and witty. T. Jacob Bellevue
(5)
Greg T.
This place is an average Japanese Restaurant. I have eaten on both the hibachi and regular side and have experienced average tasting meals compared to similar style places. Do not order scallops whatever you do...they can't seem to cook them right and they are not fresh. Definitely frozen. Why pay $18 for frozen scallops? Also had Yakisoba...and it was OK...not great.
(2)
Kate R.
We love Kyoto. Our kids have a blast at the hibachi tables. The chefs are so much fun and the food is excellent. Love having this restaurant in our neighborhood in Bellevue! Yummy.
(5)
jason m.
Went there as a group and we were assigned a cook who may have been still in training. His "tricks" didn't work and some of the show aspect of the dinner was lacking. What was most disappointing though were the uncooked scallops I was served. He put them back on the grill table, but they remained undone in the middle after the second cooking. They brought some out from the kitchen and made up for it, but serving uncooked shellfish TWICE is inexcusable. Strangely, the manager came over and said that they serve their scallops cold in the center to prevent overcooking. Cold in the center is simply not the acceptable serving method for scallops!! The other food was good and I will return...I just won't order scallops!
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Martin L.
Super sushi! My wife and I go there once a week. We normally have a Lynne Roll. I have never had a bad roll. We attended a couple of parties there where we sat at the Hibachi. It was excellent as well. If you like or love Japanese food, you should do yourself a favor and try Kyoto.
(5)Lauren B.
This review is just for the Hibachi. The atmosphere is fine and it was pretty busy when we arrived. The seats are spaced out enough so that if you sit with another group its not awkward. I thought the show was fantastic, my family had so much fun watching our chef. The food was exactly what you would expect for a hibachi restaurant. The soup needed a little salt and they added a large slice of tomato and cucumber to the ginger salad (I'm sure they have people who prefer ranch all the time but ew.) You don't get the shrimp appetizer which was a sad discovery for our table. I got the NY steak and it was very flavorful, the portion was insane. They weren't quite as generous with the veggies and rice... but all had a good flavor. I would come back here again to try the sushi!
(3)Andy B.
Can't really be too specific about my visits here as it's been a while. I've been here twice and I remember the salad, soup, and sushi all being quite underwhelming the two times I've come. I came for dinner once and lunch once, and service was me, and so was the food, and sushi is my favorite food.
(2)Torrey C.
I ordered take out sushi from here a California roll and their deep fried sushi roll. It came to about 16$ this seemed pricy for only about 10 pieces of sushi. Money aside the sushi was okay not the best, the deep fried roll was spicy and I was not aware of this so the spice caught me off guard. All and all decent sushi but over priced.
(3)Rachel S.
3.5 stars. We were a large group. Large enough to order BOTH the Sushi Love Boats for 2 and 4. (Love boat for 4? Plenty of jokes were made.) I didn't have Hibachi - it's not what I prefer when it comes to Japanese restaurants in America. But it seems like Kyoto is a decent suburban nieghborhood Japanese place, with decent sushi. I did have some luxuriously buttery nigiri at Kyoto - the salmon, and one of the white fish (I really can't tell you what it was, I have no idea) had the wonderful taste and melting texture of raw fish I love. The spicy tuna roll was alright, and there was one nigiri - it seemed tuna-ish, tho not the ahi kind - which no one at the table really enjoyed. Someone else footed the bill for this meal, which was very nice! The sushi boat for 4 comes to $99.99, which I suppose it understandable for an A** load of sushi.
(3)Kristina W.
I was pleasantly surprised to find such a great sushi place in Bellevue. It wasn't anything fancy, but it's just great. We entered and were promptly greener by a friendly hosted who seated us right away. She asked if we wanted hibachi or dining and we chose dining. Our server came over right away and wasn't the least bit annoyed that we were talking more than we were looking at the menu. We perused the menu with the help of our server and the hostess. We settled on four rolls including the Alaskan, the garden, the Philly, and the dynamite roll. All of this was great and beautiful as sushi should be. In addition to our server and hostess checking on us during the meal, another (male) employee also made sure we were enjoying our meal which was nice as we never felt neglected or like we had helicopter servers. There was a little confusion about the check and how to split it, but no biggie. We would go back in a heartbeat. I live in the Bellevue area and feel like I always have to go to other parts of the city to meet people for dinner, so it was nice having a friend join me in my neck of the woods. I only gave it 4 stars because the restaurant smelled like burnt food and yucky (cooking) oil. Another added bonus is that Marble Slab is in the same shopping center and they are open an hour later. Score!!
(4)Lynne P.
Love, love, LOVE this place for sushi! Go there once a week and have for years! I even have my own roll--yep, named after me: the Lynne Roll--you ought to try it! Jo, Sam, Regan, and See are so friendly and make you feel really special. Prices are competitive with most other sushi places in town. I have had the Hibachi a few times and it was fun--the show is your typical performance, but they make it really fun...lots of laughter. Well worth the drive if you don't live in Bellevue!
(5)Holly W.
Best hibachi around and sushi too! Great spot...
(5)Misty M.
Service was great. Food wasn't. We both had salmon hibachi. Soup was bland. Salad tasted like straight mayo and salmon had a sour taste. Wayyy too much lemon on that salmon. I had seeds on my plate. For $17.50, I'll go elsewhere. Definitely not worth what we paid and portions were small.
(2)Susan S.
Their lunch customer service definitely needs help! I don't know if they just don't care about lunch, but it's been getting worse each time I've been there. A lot of the time the servers don't even know the menu well enough to know that I get miso soup and a salad with my meal. One day they even ran out of rice! How can a Japanese place run out of rice????
(2)BJ S.
I have been to Kyoto twice. The first time, I sat at the sushi bar and the sushi was expensive and, at best, average quality for Nashville. The second time, I want with my family. We arrived just after the place opened on a Sunday at lunch time. There were perhaps 3 tables seated before us and no one in the hibachi area. We ordered an appetizer and main dishes. At first, I though that it was quite nice that they refilled our tea so often. Then I realized that it was not all that often. Rather, it was because so much time had passed. Other parties came in, were seated, and were served their food, while we were still waiting and beginning to float away on tea refills. I asked the waitress to check on our food and she apologized and said that the noodle dish was the delaying factor. Really??? After close to an hour of waiting, she brought one (ONE!) of the plates to the table. We would have to wait for the rest. Nope. We asked for the manager. He apologized citing a staff shortage. Nonetheless, people were eating all around us. We left and will never return.
(1)Samantha D.
So glad I found this place! My boyfriend and I ate here for lunch. We love hibachi, but opted for sushi so we'd have room for marble slab afterwards. (It's right next door.) We were instantly met with a warm greeting and seated. We ordered waters (came with fresh lemon, not a slimy one) and hot sake. We ordered the aged tofu for an appetizer. It was good, but not really my thing. I ordered a miso soup with the forest roll, and he ordered the salmon tempura roll. The miso soup was good, but nothing out of the ordinary, which miso soup isn't really anything out of the ordinary....so whatever. But the rolls....the glorious rolls. I was seriously surprised how good my roll was. It was fresh and has great flavors. Same goes for his salmon tempura roll. Not only does this place taste good, but the prices are totally reasonable, too. The rolls range from $3 to $12 for a special roll. Also, the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive without being annoying, and she even boxed our leftovers for us. The only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is because it was my first visit. I want to try the hibachi before I go for the whole 5! I will definitely be back.
(4)Kristen H.
Pretty Good. I had the steak and chicken combo hibachi. Fun time with friends!
(4)Ashleigh D.
We were told it would be a 20 minute wait for a table for 2. After an hour we approached a manager and were finally seated. There was no clear server as 5 different people tried to take our order and refilled drinks. It was not a busy night but the place felt chaotic. The food was average. The steak was chewy and there was a hair in my salad.
(1)Steve D.
OK, their salad dressing is like Crack. I can't stop thinking about it. If I couldn't stop salivating over how much I like their salad dressing I'd remember how good the rest of the food is. The sushi is good and no complaints there. My family hits up Kyoto about once a month. We've had the hibachi a few times and no concerns like the poor other reviewer had. It is a smaller place compared to say Shogun so it can get full quickly. The hibachi is comparable to Shogun in quality but at a much cheaper cost and is much cleaner. Did I mention the salad dressing...?
(4)Gregory B.
Overall, Tokyo is a run of the mill Japanese steakhouse. You have the typical teppanyaki show (onion volcano, shrimp tail in the hat, spinning the egg) that you have at any of the others. The family always has a good time when we go. The main positive is the food is decent and nicely priced. Many of the japanese steakhouses are so expensive in comparison. They also have a lunch menu on weekends, which makes it a nice place to go after church on Sundays. I see a lot of reviews on the sushi. My two cents. It is a mile from my house and the sushi is good. So you can grade what this means, I never buy supermarket sushi, as it is gross. The rice is made fresh (a necessity for good sushi) and the fish is good. I think Tokyo Japanese Cuisine (on highway 70 near Starbucks) has better sushi, but they are a place where most people go for sushi rather than the cooked items, so I would expect this. If you have a mixed bag, or want something with close proximity, you will like the sushi at Tokyo. If you are a sushi snob, it might not hold up to your standards.
(3)Dude S.
Absolutely disappointed. We had the craving for hibachi and didn't want to drive all the way into town to eat at one of our regular places. our party was me and my wife and 2 kids we sat with another dad and his 2 daughters. So we all order a variety of things off the menu. The chef starts cooking and the other dad asks where the shrimp appetizer is chef said they don't do that anymore. salads were fair soup was fair so bring on the dinner. Well at best it was fair as well. I asked for hot sauce and it took 3 people to find some for me. Like I said we had a variety of different menu items the kids had chicken I had steak and shrimp wife had steak. The food was just fair not anywhere near as good as the other places we go to. I would not recommend this place anymore. We use to go more often when we lived closer and it was always better. It has gone downhill. I talked to a friend that said he went a few days after us and his review was the same poor food for the price you pay he said he wouldn't go back either. If you are looking for hibachi then drive on into town and eat at one of the other better places.
(1)Dean A.
Not bad typical Japanese food that's located in the middle of nowhere can't complain when beggars can't be choosers.
(4)Mac G.
came in here on a whim the other day, ordered a couple sushi rolls. it was very good, I would like to visit it for dinner one night and sit at the hibachi table. staff is very nice, prices were resonable. I will be coming here again
(4)Amy H.
I LOVE this place . . . for Bellevue. The crunchy , spicy tuna roll is one of my favorite things in the world! For $10.00 you get a spicy tuna roll covered with tempora and white sauce ( not exactly healthy but, naughty good). The hibachi is dare I say it , onpar if not better than Kobe's. The prices are about the same but , the vegetables , and rice are much better. The house salad is sooooo good. Different from other sushi/hibachi places but , not so much so that it's all rednecked out with ranch dressing. Plus , if you're a parent and want adult food on family night out the place is very kid friendly.
(4)Terri H.
Hibachi Grill was fun! I love the whole Japanese hibachi experience. The chef was awesomely entertaining. We had the spicy tuna roll while we were waiting for our table to fill up. I ordered the filet hibachi meal. It comes with soup, salad, two shrimp, fried rice, veggies, and filet. The food was very good. The service needs some improvement. We couldn't help over hearing the commotion at the grill next to us when we were first seated. The waitress had everyone's check messed up. She got it straight after about three tries. I ordered a glass of wine and after 15 minutes when I finished my soup and salad I stopped our waitress and asked if it was on its way. I'm pretty sure she forgot it but it finally arrived before the chef got started. There was a couple at our table that just wanted fried rice and sushi. When they ordered the waitress acted as if it was ridiculous for them to be at the grill instead of at a table. They were paying customers so I didn't understand why they couldn't sit where they wanted. Even if she had a problem with it she could have hid it better. The sushi they ordered with their rice probably cost more than the hibachi meal so I wouldn't think that was the issue. I was sad when my wine glass was empty and stayed empty for awhile but then I was saved by a nice woman passing our table. She noticed and asked if I wanted another and I said yes please. It came right out. I wish she would have waited on us.
(3)Megan L.
This is my favorite sushi place in town. Their specialty rolls are amazing and the service is quick and friendly. We did hibachi for the first time for my birthday and it was equally as good.
(5)Sally M.
Love this place. HIbachi dining is always fun and delicious! Sushi is also good. They have a fun atmosphere and theres rarely any wait time for a table.
(5)Shana K.
This is one of my new favorite spots in the Bellevue area. Located next to Publix on Highway 100, this Japanese steakhouse is split with hibachi grills on one side (complete with knife-juggling show) and dining/sushi bar on the other. The sushi is well-prepared and quite reasonably priced. Rolls starting at $3 and up to $12, most in the $5-8 range. The age tofu (my favorite appetizer) is superb! They have wide range of entrees and the portions are large for the price. Hubby loves the teriyaki steak and the noodle dishes look fantastic. We've been here 5 times already (with different sized groups) and have never been disappointed.
(5)Jena S.
If I'm ever on this side of Nashville, I'm definitely hitting this place again. It was a little hard to find due to its location in a strip mall (Thanks Yelpers for the heads up!). The interior design didn't knock my socks off, but gotta say, I'm not there for the decor! So let's get to the sushi... We ordered a few maki rolls and plenty of their nigiri. First, I was happy to see when the waitress brought our food that the spicy tuna is done juuuust the way I like it. Mashed tuna with spices in it (not plain tuna with the mayo on top). The fillings tasted fresh and the rice was cooked and seasoned well. The amount of rice on the sushi seemed right too...enough to help fill you up without being waaay too much like some places. Most notable to me was the nigiri. The fish slices were huge! Very generous portions with competitive prices. And once again, fresh tasting. We didn't have any hibachi or appetizers, so I can't speak for the hot food, but the sushi was more than acceptable for me. The servers were very nice, but as some of the other reviewers mentioned, I wouldn't go if I was in a hurry. They weren't super slow or anything while we were there, but it wasn't fast. We were going to a show after dinner, so we allotted plenty of time for service and us lingering over our delicious food. Will be back!
(4)BethAnn S.
Real food in Bellevue? Surely you jest? Alas, it's true. You no longer need to head to West End or Green Hills for some non-Applebees fare. Located amidst a plethora of strip mall nail salons, Supercut like salons and dry cleaners Kyoto is an oasis in our midst. The food is great and, as an added perk, prepared in a way that will entertain the kids. We have yet to take on the sushi, but the temppanyaki (hibachi grill) is our favorite. I have even gotten vaguely adept at catching shrimp in my mouth in the last six months (I won't be adding it to my resume, but you know....). Another perk is the convenient local right next to Cold Stone Creamery so you can you birthday cake ice cream with brownie mix in that the Japanese grill dudes have yet to master.
(5)Anne D.
This is one of my favorite places to go in Nashville. The sushi is beyond delicious, and several are quite reasonably priced. The nigiri sushi has always been fresh. And I love the special rolls...I have never quite found the equivalent of the spicy sam or garden rolls anywhere else! They also have an impressive list of vegetarian rolls, although I usually stick with the shitake or kanpyo variety. Sadly, this place isn't perfect. While I love the sushi, the hibachi is not the best I have ever had. But my only real complaint is the slow service. If you are ordering takeout, and they tell you 20 minutes, you had better give it at least 45 (and even then, it's usually not ready!). They seem to frequently be short a staff person at the front desk, so you may be standing there for a while. Finally, whatever you do, don't eat here when you're in a rush. It might be close to 45 minutes to an hour before you get your sushi, especially if they are crowded. Despite the slow service, it's worth it if you're a sushi lover!
(4)H K.
We have been to this restaurant probably about 5 times, maybe more. Food is alright, (although one of my friends said she and her dad got sick from their sushi two weeks ago, I haven't ever experienced an issue with that personally), and service is okay. It is a pretty family oriented place - mainly because it's never really busy, which is why we continue to come. Unfortunately tonight we had a horrible experience and it has altered my opinion of this restaurant and if we ever go back I will be surprised. My son wanted chicken and steak for his kid's option, but they refuse any substitutions of any kind so without even asking for any accommodation we just ordered him one steak and one chicken kids entree. We also ordered our toddler daughter her own kids meal as well. This apparently was seen as deplorable behavior as the manager (I pray she's not an owner or they are in trouble) came out in a huff saying kids entrees are for 10 and under - I said, great, my son is 5, my daughter is 18 months, my son would like both meats and we're willing to pay, we don't even need or want the extra salad and rice. She tried to argue with us and I said we will pay an up-charge, an adult menu item, whatever it is I just want my son to eat (if you're a parent of a picky eater you understand this)! She was treating us like we were trying to rip them off and as she was walking away with her chest puffed up I reiterated just charge us whatever, money is not the issue here. We had ordered an additional $50 in sushi too! She didn't even turn around or make eye contact with me. I then saw her 10 minutes later in the vestibule as I was trying to calm my toddler daughter and she refused to acknowledge me. It was awkward to the point of laughable. My husband and I were very upset and he begged me not to have a confrontation so I simply left and tipped both the chef and waitress well, and felt sorry for them having to work in an establishment with such a horrible management team.
(1)Zach G.
Mediocre. Not very good sushi. I would rather go to about ten or 12 other sushi places around town.
(1)Lisa T.
We have always loved Kyoto's but today they went above and beyond. My son had ACL surgery this week and just really is feeling lousy. He said he wanted some of the onion soup. I called over there and I told the man that my son was feeling just awful and the man who answered said that yes they sold it for a to go order and they weren't open yet, but the door was unlocked just come on in. I got there and he handed me a bag with it all ready and told me no charge and that he hoped my son felt better soon :) I needed that after the week Ive had. We will always rank them high on our list for a yummy family place to go in Bellevue. Also, their Sunday afternoon specials are an incredible value!
(5)Tina J.
This is by far the best Japanese Resturant we have ever eaten at. The service is superb the food excellent. Chef Si is one of the best chefs we have ever had. All the chefs we have had are excellent chefs but Si was so entertaining and he could understand and spoke excellent english which was a big plus. He was funny and witty. T. Jacob Bellevue
(5)Greg T.
This place is an average Japanese Restaurant. I have eaten on both the hibachi and regular side and have experienced average tasting meals compared to similar style places. Do not order scallops whatever you do...they can't seem to cook them right and they are not fresh. Definitely frozen. Why pay $18 for frozen scallops? Also had Yakisoba...and it was OK...not great.
(2)Kate R.
We love Kyoto. Our kids have a blast at the hibachi tables. The chefs are so much fun and the food is excellent. Love having this restaurant in our neighborhood in Bellevue! Yummy.
(5)jason m.
Went there as a group and we were assigned a cook who may have been still in training. His "tricks" didn't work and some of the show aspect of the dinner was lacking. What was most disappointing though were the uncooked scallops I was served. He put them back on the grill table, but they remained undone in the middle after the second cooking. They brought some out from the kitchen and made up for it, but serving uncooked shellfish TWICE is inexcusable. Strangely, the manager came over and said that they serve their scallops cold in the center to prevent overcooking. Cold in the center is simply not the acceptable serving method for scallops!! The other food was good and I will return...I just won't order scallops!
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