AHHHHHHH!!!I adore this place so much!! Any day I choose to go to this place makes it a great day…read more It has some of the best fried rice I've ever had. Their meats are so tender and their vegetables are so soft. And you are even give sauces to dip them in that make the experience just golden! The service is excellent!! The people behind the counter are so nice! I await my next visit here with great longing.

I've officially reached my limit with Kyoto! For over $20 a plate, I could go to an actual…read moreteppanyaki restaurant and at least get a dinner show out of the deal. Instead, I'm paying premium prices to sit under fluorescent lights and question my life choices. The "Combo" Math that Isn't Mathing Then there's the pricing logic--or lack thereof. Why does a chicken and steak combo cost 20% more than the steak plate alone? * Standard Logic: A combo price should land somewhere between the cost of the chicken and the steak. * Kyoto Logic: "Since you want both, we're going to tax your indecisiveness." Either they have zero respect for their customers, or they're catastrophically bad at math. I'm betting on the latter. Honestly, I could buy a Blackstone grill for the cost of three or four visits to this place. The "Service" (If You Can Call It That) To top it off, the customer service is abysmal. The staff acts personally offended by your very existence. Even the older gentleman--who I assume is the owner--is the worst of the bunch. He radiates a vibe that says, "I hope you choke on that brown rice." Final Verdict: This is the last time they get a dime from me. I'm taking my business to my backyard.

Rib eye was delicious and perfect! The Bakersfield roll was ok, there was too much sauce on it-…read morefor my tastes. The chef was entertaining and entertaining fire show was Servís-nice young lady who seemed to be learning her role because she didn't clear the table dishes that no longer had food. As a result, table became cluttered. Ambience- simple nothing special. There were Lloyd of people due to graduation dinners of large family groups. Reservations were needed.

A huge shoutout to Chef Marvin for truly taking care of us all night. He was not only incredibly…read moretalented and entertaining, but also so thoughtful and attentive. He made the whole table feel included and engaged. What really stood out was how he made the little girl sitting next to us feel extra special -- you could see how much it meant to her. He was so kind and patient, and it absolutely made her night. On top of that, he went above and beyond to make sure our friend's birthday was properly celebrated, turning dinner into a full-on celebration! The food was delicious, the energy was great, and the service was exceptional. We'll definitely be back. Thank you, Chef Garvin, for making it such a memorable evening!

Came here with a friend the other night and we each had a roll and shared some tempura!…read more The service was wonderful and the sushi was good. I enjoyed mine, but I may have just made the wrong choice. I'll have to come back and try some other ones in the future. Everything was nice and fresh, mine just didn't have the WOW FACTOR THAT I was looking for. Great ambiance for sure and the place filled up quickly! I'll be back again to try some more rolls in the near future.

Kanpai is a sushi and teppanyaki restaurant and lounge. My coworkers and I came here for lunch, and…read morethe lunch specials were good value. We were seating at a regular table, but still able to order the teppan items. It was just made to order and served entrée style inside of the whole experience you would probably get at dinner time. I ordered the 5oz New York Steak ($29) lunch teppan meal and it comes with fried rice, assorted veggies and miso soup. The food was prepared in a timely manner and my steak was cooked to the medium temp I ordered. It was super tasty and flavorful, but definitely on the heavy and oily side. The portion was large enough that I had leftovers for a subsequent meal. My coworkers who had chicken and shrimp versions of the experience also enjoyed their meals. Just to level set for expectations on the portion size. The gents finished their food, and the ladies had enough to take togo. Overall it is a splurge for a lunch but a good deal for teppan. Not something I would frequent because the nature of teppan can be oily and heavy, but I wouldn't mind coming back when my coworkers are in the mood for some teppan.

So glad I tried this place out! Located in the old Akira's building, is a trip down memory lane!…read more We had a little wait before we were seated but not too long. The hostess was so friendly and routinely stopped by for refills and to check if we needed anything. The Teppan chef was amazing, he was super friendly, made lots of fun jokes and did a wonderful show for our table while cooking super delicious portions! My husband and I both ordered the steak and shrimp teppan and it came with miso soup, a ginger dressed salad, a huge mound of delicious fried rice, bean sprouts (my fave!), grilled veggies, our protein of choice, and a scoop of yummy ice cream. The portions are huge so come super hungry or be prepared to take home leftovers! This place is perfect for large gatherings or date nights (keep in mind tables are sometimes shared but with adequate space) Found my new fave Japanese restaurant!

I stopped by this restaurant for a birthday party on a Wednesday evening. To my surprise it was…read morecompletely empty when we arrived at 7 o'clock. We were greeted by a wonderful waitress who was very friendly very accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure that we were completely satisfied with our experience. The food overall was good unfortunately my combination fried rice was definitely lacking flavor. The portion sizes were OK but I have received much larger portions for a cheaper price at other restaurants. The hibachi chef definitely put on a good show, all the Teppanyaki was cooked to perfection and my family was fully satisfied with the performance. So overall good experience but the food was definitely nothing to brag about definitely lacking flavor.

This is a Veteran owned Teppanyaki food truck of Bakerfield owned by Rafael & Nayely. Rafael…read moreformerly in the Navy stationed on the East Coast. The idea of this food truck was Inspired by an a romantic date night early in their relationship. You can find them on Instagram for their locations Friday -Monday. They do catering as well. Tonight they catered for our group of around 50 people. The food was tasty and they did an excellent job. Definitely find them and have a yummy meal with them.

I have seen the truck for a while, just hadn't had the chance to stop in yet. Until today, now I'm…read moremadd I didn't stop sooner! We ordered the Bakersfield Picante noodles and the Hibachi Shrimp. Now some of the reviews on here are claiming small portion size. Well let me set that record straight. The bag was so heavy I almost dropped them when he handed it to me. Now to the food. I'm going to start with the rice and move my was up. First. Wow. It's really nice to have someone who really knows how to make fried rice. Moist without being greasy flavorful and plentiful! Next came the veggies, a great mix of carrots, zucchini , bell Peppers and onions. Cooked and crisp at the same time. Perfectly seasoned and not mushy. I was impressed.... Moving up the ladder of delish I had the picante noodles... and I must say.. simply amazing. Soft to the bite and perfectly chewy. Covered in a picante sauce ( hence the name) that was just short of sublime. Now. The star of the show. The shrimp and scallops. Cooked to perfection and PLENTIFUL! there was as much protein as there was veggies...It was amazing. We had the Hibachi shrimp as well... everything I just said about the Picante noodles... goes for the Hibachi. ( saving you a little time here) So if you are looking for fantastic food, and want to support a VETERAN OWNED LOCAL BUSINESS! This is the place. Great food. Great service. Get down here already! P.S. I didn't take pictures of the food because I was Hungary. Next time!!!!

Came here as I was craving some fresh fish and it did not disappoint at all. I ordered the chirashi…read morebowl, which came with different kinds of chef's choice sushi! It was absolutely delicious, and was served very fast. I also got it with a side of miso soup which was really comforting. The place itself was cozy with ample seating. It definitely gets busy during the dinner rush. Our servers were amazing and always checked in on us. I will be coming back soon!

I have been here many time and always had great service and quality of food. This time though it…read morewas different. The chicken teriyaki my wife ordered tastes like it was microwaved, the rolls were just rolls, no flavor, and the fish didn't taste as fresh and normal. The service was lacking as I wasn't asked if I wanted a water but my son that was there a few mins before had a water. The place is nice and small, has a comfortable feel to it. They charge n automatic 18% gratuity for 5 or more, kinda steep.

Updating my review.. They hit all the high notes…read moreWe came at an off peak hour, but the waitress was very attentive & helpful My daughter loved the Miso soup We got a baked lobster roll and the Las Vegas roll. High notes for me, -the rolls were a good size but not so huge that I couldn't eat in 1 bite -the eel sauce & Japanese mayo was perfectly Umami, so tasty -The wasabi was perfectly spicy -food wait time was not too long -our drinks were never empty -the chopsticks were nice, not the cheap trash you usually get -the mood is set bc it's a little dark in there, with good music.hope I get to go on a date here soon .. still a great place for Sushi, They have added Poke bowls too

I've been coming here since before the pandemic every time I visit my family in bako. It's become…read moremy favorite. Today I was extremely disappointed to come back after a few years. First the Miso soup was so bad that the waitress apologized. It had gone bad and had to remake it. The ginger was inedible... all this before our food comes out lol my salmon was slightly brown & took 30 minute to get to us while there was absolutely zero people in the restaurant. My Husbans benzo box was super suspicious. All 3 pieces of sushi were an odd color. The chicken was so dark. It looked like beef. I hate writing a bad review... but once my sushi roll came out 40 minutes later I didn't wanna chance it. I sent it back because Sushi should not be that color and it was 70%Rice to fish. I really hope this place was just having a bad day but hopefully this review we'll get them back on track.

This place is absolutely incredible. It's a gem. Patron margarita flight is spectacular. Goes…read morewith the incredibly fresh sushi dishes. Staff is incredibly attentive. Didi I use "incredibly" too often? Too bad. I am definitely coming ing back!

One of the best sushi experiences in town. The rolls are exceptionally fresh, beautifully prepared,…read moreand full of flavor. The fusion of Mexican and sushi elements is executed perfectly and truly stands out. The space is clean, comfortable, and inviting, making it a great place to sit back and enjoy your meal. A special thank you to Luis for the outstanding service--professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.