Kyoto

It was AMAZING! The food was great, but the chef also cooked the food right on front of you! Not only that, he juggled the eggs and utensils, throwing them all over the place and not breaking anything until he meant to break an egg! At my table, we had 6 people, so there were six orders! I think it was even more exciting with more people at the table. So if you plan to go, be sure to bring company. These chefs are AMAZING! Make sure to pay special attention to all stages of the cooking because they still might suprise you! The restaurant prefers reservations because it can get pretty packed, but if you are willing to wait for it, this food is well-worth the wait!

From the 20 minute wait near deeply stained chairs to the wait at an empty table before feeling noticed once more, this was off to a rocky start. Why weren't we out the door already? Groupon! Thanks, fellas... (Here I will add that at least when we were noticed, staff were very polite and our eventual server was kind and apologetic.) She's a good looking ship, but shows her age plenty. While sitting at this big, empty table, with walls blocking off the other patrons, you can't help but really look around. The details of overlooked cleaning and general maintenance start to stand out. Nothing absolutely terrible, but when I start seeing dirt, grime, chipped paint and cracked ceiling panels, it makes me uneasy. At this point we've been in the restaurant more than 40 minutes. We're seated, with drinks having just arrived and orders taken, thanks to our nice server. Miso Soup arrives! It's good. Perhaps the food will save this review.. they just cleared the entire table. Are we doing this with just the two of us? Concern. This won't be awkward, right? From the other side of a wall, we hear a neighboring table open a loud discussion about chicken and salmonella. No joke. We've both ordered the chicken. 60 Minutes - No Chef. No other guests. No sign of our kind server. Concern. Dear Journal: The soup ran out some time ago. We hear other tribes, smell their bounty even. Have the Gods forsaken us? It grows dark... I hear a small child screaming. How long is too long to wait? At what point do you stop being polite and simply walk out? Perhaps throw your drink at someone's parents on the way? I'm genuinely curious, for reasons. Rainbow Roll arrives. Solid 1/5. Nearly room temperature, flavorless fish on a roll of rice and nori around an absolute bundle of sliced cucumber. Nothing. Else. My breaking point is being told it will be another 10 mintues, at least, as we roll up to the 80 minute mark. Coupled with a completely insulting roll of sushi. We ask for the check. Our delightful server gets us a comp on what we've had. She's the only reason this gets a second star. Too rabidly hangry to add more. Must go hunt now. Anyone want a Kyoto Groupon?

We had a reservation at 7pm. Arrived at 648p. Not seated until 710p...random piece of onion on the floor at our table. Ten minutes more, still no waitress. Managed to get our order in and get a rainbow roll and soup...but it's 8pm and I am starving..and our chef is still at his other table. Don't come if you don't have a couple of hours...the waitstaff was very nice and apologetic. Honestly, they are the only thing saving those stars. Well, done ladies! The manager was also apologetic and didn't charge us for anything. I may find myself in a position to try them again...but they shouldn't hold thier breath.

Absolutely love Kyoto's, the staff is very friendly and if you bring kids the chef makes sure to include them and do some pretty cool tricks . They definitely don't skimp on portion sizes (so much food ) great drink menu as well . We definitely keep coming back, also the garlic sauce is to die for ...

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.