Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse

Rachel Romero

I was a huge regular here years ago and stopped going once ownership changed about 5 years ago. I stopped going because the owner micromanaged, made cheap swaps, and all the great staff quit. A coworker told me Kyoto got a new sushi chef and the food is way better now. I went today and it's the same chef from 5 years ago, place looks even more run down, kept hearing the microwave when they were making my "torched roll" and our rolls were the only ones being made, service ignored us, the table/chairs/floors were sticky, our fried rice was pretty brutal and no egg in it?, the online menu on their website and in store menu are way off on ingredients and pricing, employee stuff scattered around sushi area, and overall everything just tasted worse than several years ago. I know this place is good for hibachi but nothing more than that. If you want good sushi in Bellingham Bluefin- always!

Felix Jefferson

Wanted to do a zero star, our group of 11 had reserved @7pm. Our server Tia was really nice but she could've told us it was a first come first serve on orders. We sat for 2hrs (was not busy at all), no chief no food and it's was 9pm. People coming in after us were being served before us and leaving before our food was even prepped. Why take reservations if your orders are on first come first serve bases? We ended up just leaving to look for other options. Sad 😔 and disappointing. Need new management 🙄.

Mr Potter

There were a few minor staffing issues due to COVID but they more than made up for it with enthusiasm and character. Food was very tasty and healthy. A fair price for a nice meal. We'll see them again soon!

Melissa Watkinson

The service and food were incredible! We went for a friends 40th birthday and enjoyed a nice family-friendly meal with great cocktails and delicious hibachi. Steak and seafood were cooked perfectly and the chef was engaging the entire table. The owner came out and played happy birthday on his guitar while the whole place sang. They also allowed us to serve our own birthday cake at our table. Another favorite of this experience were the sushi roles we ordered as apps - absolutely delicious!