Kotobuki

This is definitely in my top ten places to eat. The food is amazing and the service is impeccable. Being a vegetarian is not always easy unless you're eating at Kotobuki. On top of having a nice selection they are very accommodating to change most dishes into a vegetarian version. I like that there's two types of seating. We usually do traditional table and chairs but they also offer traditional Japanese seating. When you find yourself in the area, stop by an amazing meal that will have you coming back again and again.

Dined with friends last night. Hamachi sushi was soooo disappointing. Severely overcooked & dry, and extremely small portion, over all food are very thin small pieces. First time there in quite some time, will not return. Service is horroble, also food not so much.super rude server,I won't again,under the table so massy it make me lose my appetite,not a fun experience !

Christmas Eve, I was a unfortunately went this place and ruined my holiday, I entered this place and the lady who work there she give me the bar seat, since Christmas Eve I prefer seat at the table so I asked nicely ( can I seat at the table ? ) She say ( No we don't have tables right now,Is here okay or No ? ) Way she talk very aggressive and rude, I pointed empty table and ask her nicely ( if you don't mind may I seat there ? ) She say ( No I didn't clean that table yet is that clean table to you ? I said we don't have tables is that clean table to you ?? Have a good night ) she sigh and walk a way and blah blah blah talk her self Well Wowwww,I was a think like what the hell was that ??I should left there but I didn't because I'm not the person just walk a way so I seat,I told someone that what just happened and he asked her why she do that, and her answer was a amazing, Her answer was a ( yes I did, I did so what ? I didn't give to her table, why ?? because I don't want so ?? ) She had chance to apologize to me but she bring it Checks instead apologize, Is seat too expensive for me I guess ?? Okay if you don't want give me seat it's fine, at least talk nicely or say something else, not face to me dumb lie's with the ugly attitude garbage talk, All we know what we deserve when we go to any restaurant, we just want have a good meal and cozy night ?? She definitely have a problems, I didn't mad at her or any words I just laughed, she look old enough, she so ugly, I mean her Aditude, I don't judge peoples appearance,I feel sorry for her that her age as grown woman no educated poor aditude,lucky her this place is her mothers restaurant so she will never get fired otherwise who hire her as employee? By the way her brother work there too, he's such nice and sweet guy, not like her, If you ? work at your family business will you try your best what you doing or because you will never get fired anyway so just whatever and talk garbage to their customer because you want? I'm pretty sure Normal person will not act like her for sure, Are we go there spend our money and ruined our day ?? Like me even Christmas Eve ?? I definitely not recommend this place, You will spend your own money to get ruined your day, Food Expensive compared to other's but you get poor customer service, There is a lot of nice restaurants why should we go this place?? Basically I was a there Spend my money to ruined my Christmas Eve and I regret it,

It's so hard to find vegan sushi - luckily Kotobuki has a whole vegan menu!This place is very casual and our waiter was so kind, truly killing it despite being the only waiter there on that night!The Veggie Spring rolls are a solid appetizer, and my favorite rolls were the Volcano and the Wrapped Salmon, was not a huge fan of the Mango Salsa roll. I really appreciate their variety of mock meats/seafoods to incorporate into their rolls so vegetarians are not left with cucumber rolls. My parents also loved their Udon soups and non-vegan sushi as well.

Kotobuki had a good vibe and is always busy with customers. The takoyaki appetizer was not as good as I thought it would be because the dough was not fried enough, so it was pretty gooey inside. The chirashi bowl was very good and had a lot more sashimi than I thought there would be. The rice underneath all the sashimi has furikaki on it, so it made the bowl extra special. The parking here is only street parking, but there are a lot of spots for street parking on 21st street.

2024Not much has changed but slightly better. Still very slow service, this time they said someone called out sick. Sushi quality is fine. Had the sushi sashimi combination. Prices are steep but that's everywhere i suppose. 2021I haven't been here in probably 4 years but I just Came for lunch with coworkers. Had the sashimi combo and the quality of the fish is just ok. Small pieces of fish also The service is so slow it took almost an hour and all 5 of us ordered sushi and they weren't complicated orders, we're talk tuna avocado roll type stuff

I wished I could have dine- in, but had to resort to take out. From the outside looks plain, but when you enter it nice clean modern and traditional Japanese seating. I did order avocado with eel, oshinko roll, tuna roll and tuna/salmon avocado roll. I always compare how much rice they use, and by looking at the pic's it seems to be even proportions. All of what I ordered was eaten fast!! I will definitely come back and try the Japanese seating area experience!

Delicious sushi with a huge vegan option menu. Friendly service and yummy. We'll definitely be back!

Kotobuki was a pleasant surprise and a pleasant experience in the heart of Ghent. FOOD: My buddy and I ordered so much sushi, as you can see in my picture :) We ordered tuna, salmon, and scallops, and they had toro, so we asked for that. I ordered the mixed vegetable tempura - delicious! This was lunch, so I ordered green tea to drink. SERVICE: Friendly and attentive! This was such a pleasant experience. Lunch wasn't too busy; I think there were 6 tables used. LOCATION: Okay, we sat at their Japanese-style tables, and let me tell you, I was surprised they even had it there! So unique!! Will I come back? 100%!!!

I've visited Kotobuki a couple of time now, and I really enjoy coming here! Definitely a solid spot in Norfolk. First, the staff is always kind and welcoming. The decor itself seems a bit dated, giving the same vibe of traditional sushi bars and restaurants when sushi burst on the food scene. It's kept tidy though which is always a plus. I think it's been in business for awhile. I've always dined with a friend and I've had several things from their menu:- Sushi sashmi combo lunch special- Pork katsu bento box- Crazy Angel roll- Sushi-sashimi dinner The sushi-sashimi lunch and dinner come with a soup and salad. The sushi has always tasted fresh. The pork katsu was tender, as well as nice and crispy.A few things to note:*one of the unique things about Kotobuki is that they have tatami seating (low tables where you sit criss-cross applesauce)*they are known to have one of the most extensive vegan sushi menus in the area. It's a full pager with a chock full of options which I'm sure all our vegan friends are finally feeling seen and heard with a sushi menu almost as long as ours. Note to self: try the grilled squid and octopus salad next time! Go out and support! Enjoy, Friends!