Kyoto | Japanese Restaurant

Great place for a first date! We got there around 6:30pm on a Wednesday night. Please note this restaurant opens at 5pm. We were greeted with smiles and light conversations before she asked us about a reservation. We said no we were not aware of knowing we needed one. She then excused herself and disappeared for a moment before come back to take us to our table. Once we got to our table we noticed there was a family of five there waiting. The host thank us and introduced us to our waiter. The waiter informed us about specials and how the ordering/meal prep worked. Shortly after she was back with our drinks. I'd say about 15 minutes later we recieved our appetizers as well as the chef appearing. The chef greeted us and confirmed our orders as well as asking if any of us had any allergies to anything. Soon after the show begin with much excited from the children at the table. Overall the food was pretty good especially with the portions given. It doesn't look like a lot of food when the chef is preparing it but somehow I had leftovers. The bathrooms were very clean and smelled like flowers. After the meal was over the waitress asked if we needed a thing else before we go. Soon after we recieved our check and mints.

It's a very nice atmosphere for Asian dining. Dimly lit but cozy, perfect for a date night. A dedicated sushi bar separate from the many hibachi grills. All the waitstaff and chefs were talented and delightful.

Went to this while in town. Seemed pricey but after dining was well worth it. I had the shogun special. So much food and all delicious. Watching the preparation was great fun. Too bad I didn't have my camera out for the flaming onion! Cook was very friendly as well. We have made this somewhat of a tradition for anniversaries. It's not big, it's not flashy, it is a great dining experience. The staff is gracious and the food is as rewarding as the performance of the cooks.