Kyoto Scottsdale

Absolutely exceptional experience at Kyoto restaurant, as always! I have been coming here for years and the value you get with the sushi and portions for the price is extraordinary! From the moment I walked in, the ambiance exudes warmth. I was welcomed by Alex, my server. I sat at the sushi bar where I received wonderful service by both Alex and sushi chef Iban while enjoying a blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics with a modern twist.The highlight of lunch was undoubtedly the service. Attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, both Alex and Iban ensured that every aspect of my experience was flawless. Alex immediately informed me of the fabulous $10 lunch menu and had a "yes" attitude about looking into modifications! The sushi was fresh and artistically presented, the teriyaki bento lunch with Cali roll was flavorful, and the house salad with ginger dressing is always done to perfection! Alex's warmth truly elevated my meal. Kyoto restaurant is a must-visit!

Ambiance and service is 10/10 Husband and I stopped in during happy hour and grabbed a quick drink and appetizer, the drinks are beautiful & so tasty it's addictive!! The bartender, I forgot his name but he had pretty shoulder length hair and was very kind !!! We waited for a table and then was quickly seated, after we finished our appetizer. Appetizer was( potstickers) very fresh and flavorful and the sauce was amazing that came with them. We both ordered the chicken teriyaki (pricing is definitely fair for Scottsdale ) sub for fried rice only $2 extra (definitely reasonable price) and it was good, chicken was tasty. I didn't care too much for the fried rice, just prefer more flavorful fried rice. My husband did mention that we are use to fried rice on the flat top when they do the (teppanyaki )so it wasn't as fresh and flavorful for me than what I was use to. But overall experience was good definitely will be back for a show with family and happy hour with the girls !!

This review is for the happy hour only. Happy hour food menu was very well priced and delicious. Tried the potstickers and a mini Las Vegas roll. Zion, our bartender extraordinaire has the best personality and put the happy in happy hour making great drinks and got us started on a great Friday night. The service was outstanding. Ambiance was great at the bar and since the place was remodeled is light and bright. Will have to return and try the teppanaki next time!

Our chef was luz and she was awesome. We had a large group for a friends bday and they were able to seat us without a reservation. However, they didn't giver her anything special for her birthday which was a little disappointing. The inside is pretty loud and lively. The portions are huge and the food was delicious. They also have a great happy hour as well.

Sooooo I completely forgot to take a picture of our chef. It was a chick. Her name is Luz. She was great. Great at cooking, great personality, witty and funny like a teppanyaki chef should be. Very engaging. I've been coming here since I was 10 or 11. I came for my 12th birthday and my 18th birthday. I recently read some... poor reviews from people who also have been coming for years and it made me slightly apprehensive to bring a friend for the first time but we took a chance and it's a shame these people had such bad experiences because we had just a good a time as ever. Can't wait to go back always .

I love Kyoto Japanese Restaurant in Scottsdale for their delicious spicy shrimp roll and flavorful teppanyaki dishes. Their sake is also excellent, complementing the wide range of Japanese cuisine, including fresh sushi and other favorites. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff is friendly and attentive, making every visit enjoyable.

I have to be honest this wasn't my first choice for a lunch spot but what a hidden gem. We had fast and friendly service. Got a veggie bento box that was very tasty. I'm always thankful for places that have veggie friendly meals!

Pros. Nice people. Service was good and our server was very sweet and attentive. Nothing over the top or exceptional. Teppanyaki cook was also very nice. Not as talented as some other teppanyaki restaurants I've visited in my 60 some odd years on this planet. But was nice and went through the motions. There was another cook on another table that was fully engaged. Funny too. Overall, place was clean. A+ health department rating. There was the typical Japanese restaurant fragrance about the restaurant. It's an older location. Plenty of parking. We went for dinner on a Thursday night. Started to get busy around 5 ish. Hostess was very accommodating. Sat is right away and made us feel welcomed. Even though we were 40 minutes early for our reservation. Good start to any dining experience. There's a bar. Full bar. Well priced. They have a reasonable happy hour menu which is also offered in the dining room and teppanyaki tables. I had the eel and avocado roll. It was good. Sauce was good. Portions were perfectly sized. Cons. Food was just ok. The seasoning was lacking any zest and the chicken was dry me over cooked. Same with my medium rare steak. Others had the cod and seemed to enjoy it. Same with the shrimp choice. Good portion. Well seasoned. Place seemed dated. Bar drinks were overly sweet and lacked any real depth. All agreed on this point. They offered 24 ounce Sapporo or draft were priced well and super cold and refreshing. I would return for the entertainment value alone and to see if our experience wasn't a one off. Overall, I'd give it a 6.5 out of 10.

This was my first Teppanyaki experience as an adult, which is important framing. We tried it as a family experience, particularly for our young (Pre-K) kids.It was really great. We caught the end of their everyday 3-6 happy hour and started with potstickers and a spicy sushi roll and drinks. Both solid. The Teppanyaki is really straight forward. You pick a protein and whether you want steamed rice brought to you or fried rice/chicken fried rice cooked in front of you. Proteins are largely in the $30-$39 range and also comes with miso soup and a small salad (both perfectly standard). The cooking/show is fun. Our chef clearly geared it to the kids, which was great. She lit plates on fire, made train sounds, and was generally calm compared to a chef cooking for a table of men in their 30s. Our kids really enjoyed it. I split the salmon and filet mignon with my wife and kids. Filet mignon was delightful. Kids really enjoyed it too. Salmon as well cooked, but short of perfection we've had a similarly priced restaurants. For 6 adults and 2 kids, we landed around $400, with tip (20% auto-grat + chef tip), so something in the $50-70 price range per person for a "standard" experience. I expect some of the lower ratings I see to be "too expensive for what it is", but this price feels appropriate for the uniqueness of Teppanyaki. I don't know that we'll be back soon, because it is more of a special treat and there is a lot of great food to try in Phoenix, but it delivered joy and experience we sought and our kids had a great time.Menu Link: https://qr.imenupro.com/p6h-a

The food was to die for! Amazing customer service and fast serving time The teppanyaki was funny as hell to watch especially the rubber chicken The cheesecake they make , almost made me bust a nut