100000/10, we love kyoto and i go almost everyday. It has become a new favorite. Zero complaints…read more The workers are amazing and i feel seen when i go. I love kyoto, in fact, kyoto is life.

Pretty good lunch specials, which is why I ventured over here!…read more Once again, I feel like this is a decent spot for sushi. The only think I didn't particularly like was the spicy tuna roll. Some places now days are not using red tuna for these rolls and subbing it out for cheaper tuna. Bleh. Partner enjoyed the fried rice. Kind of hard to mess up. The both we sat was tucked away in an elevated area, and I did enjoy the privacy, until another table joined us in that area and it got very loud. I won't say it was the worst thing, but for the restaurant being empty... Server was fine, but overall experience was not special/super. Also, it seemed like the chefs were not willing to accommodate to allergies, but they came around when I told them we needed a separate plate for any shellfish.

me and my fiance came by and got ourselves three sushi push pops, the stuffed mushrooms, crab…read morerangoon, the pina the frozen coconut piña colada, and a sake-tini all of which left us more than satisfied, and as someone who's tried a few sushi restaurants, this one is my new favorite. Our server was great, and made sure to explain everything to us. We felt right at home, the place was decorated so beautifully too. We will definitely be coming back.

Great little hidden jam. It's been here for a long time outstanding service good prices extensive…read moremenu. You can order your sushi or you can order from the hibachi.... Fun ambience.... if it's your birthday, they bring out a cool sparkling candle.

Sam's Express Sushi and Grill is a great, casual spot for a delicious and affordable lunch. Along…read morewith the two rolls I had (pictured), which were part of a lunch special, I had miso soup (included in the lunch special) and crab rangoons (not included in the special). The staff was friendly and helpful, and the space was charming, with a Japanese cooking show playing on a wall mounted tv, nice music playing in the space, and eclectic decor throughout. Everything was also very clean and organized, and I appreciated the amazing prices for the food! The quality is on par with other Japanese restaurants I have been to, which often charge more even for their lunch special. I'll absolutely be returning to Sam's in the future to try more of their food!

I would like to be very honest here, I was really misled by the ratings and reviews here on Yelp…read more While I thought the decor was really nice, added a cute Korean and Japanese touch, the food did let me down. We got the Yummy Combo with Garden Salad ($17), the Mango Tango Roll ($14), and the Sakura Blossom Roll ($14). The service was fast, and our server was very sweet and caring. To begin with, even though the sushi looked colorful and appealing, it lacked taste. It was missing seasoning, felt stale, and had almost zero freshness. It reminded me of the premade sushi you get at PanAsia, Target, or Sam's Club. Freshness is a huge factor for me when I go out for sushi, but this just didn't have it. The rice was dry by the time it reached our table, and it wasn't sticky enough. It felt like the cold rice was microwaved and then used to make sushi - that's the feeling I got. I also didn't think it was worth the money. We spent over $50 + after tax and tip for three rolls, which is similar to what many other sushi restaurants charge, but those places serve much fresher and better quality sushi - Sushi Uni in Lenexa. The garden salad dressing was also a complete disappointment. It had no distinct ginger flavor or even enough seasoning. It was very thick and heavily spread over the salad, which made it unpleasant to look at and eat. Overall, the service was excellent, but the food didn't live up to the ratings or the price. The three stars are for the lovely server, the beautiful decor, and the well presented sushi. I really hope they improve the freshness because, based on the older reviews, they seem to have the potential to serve much better sushi. If they do, I will be the first one to definitely come back to try more of their beautiful looking rolls.

Come here regularly for their pop ups- food is delicious, service is amazing - there's something…read morefor everyone here. Clean interior with beautiful decor - anytime I have friends in town, I bring them here!

If I could give more than 5 stars to KC Craft Ramen, I would! The food was AMAZING, and I loved the…read moredrink selection. I was also very glad to learn that the noodles don't have eggs in them since I have an allergy. They have a small selection of vegan options, most notably a regular and a spicy vegan ramen. The vegan options are very clearly marked as such on the menu, too, so there's no confusion. The menu also mentioned gluten free noodles as an option, however I didn't get the chance to ask staff about cross contamination or anything else that might have gluten, so I can't be certain if it's truly gluten free friendly or not. The next time I go I will try to get that info and will update this review accordingly! Every single staff member was so attentive and polite, and very patient with me during my first visit when I had questions. The seating and decor are also excellent, I loved the overall vibe. All in all it was such a pleasant experience, and I can't wait to return to try more of their menu!

Driven past this place a hundred times on Nall and finally stopped in. Simple, solid, no…read morecomplaints. We kept it easy with shrimp and scallops, both good quality, and the miso soup was on the thin side but nothing to fault. Free salad that comes with the meal was fine, nothing special. Service was excellent and prices are great for the quality you're getting -- about what you'd expect from a solid neighborhood Japanese spot, just done right. Sake was good, and they've got a surprisingly decent white wine selection for a place this size. Glad I finally gave it a shot.

Decided to try this place today. Food was yummy and cooked well. Sushi was fresh. Service was quick…read moreand friendly. The interior design was elegant and cozy. Can't wait to come in colder months for the atmosphere and the miso soup. We will definitely be back.

We keep coming back to Akoya because we truly love it! Both of my kids have chosen to have their…read morebirthday dinners here and let me tell you why. The service is amazing!!!! I'm not kidding, my glass of water is never empty, you are immediately greeted and seated and the entire experience is special start to finish. They write you birthday cards, give you a dessert with a candle and take your picture. Oh and THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS!!!

Wow, how lucky am I to stumble across this amazing place across the street from my hotel and open…read morefor lunch!? On a Monday!? I rarely see omakase restaurants or izakayas open for lunch or on a Monday, so this was pretty exciting for me. I wandered in without a resy (I hear it is needed for dinner) and was seated at the bar. All three chefs were helpful and talkative. I ordered the chirashi lunch, and while I was assured it was enough to eat, I left myself open to future nigiri. I ordered an iced green tea to start, and it was served in a beautiful glass (see photo). It tasted like hojicha as it was roasty. First, I was served gomaae, blanched spinach in sesame dressing, which was very nice. Next was miso soup. The soup was lukewarm so not my favorite, but the presentation was nice. Then came my chirashi don: a small bowl with rice mixed with diced takuan on the bottom, an assortment of fish: masu (ocean trout), tai (sea bream), hamachi (yellowtail), akami (lean tuna), suzuki (sea bass), chutoro (medium fatty tuna), and o-toro (fatty tuna), accompanied with cucumber, shiso leaf, and thinly shredded daikon. While this was satisfying, the freshness and quality led me to try four additional nigiri: kinmedai (golden eye snapper) with lemon zest and charcoal salt, seared gindara (black cod) with yuzu miso, in-house cured saba (not on menu but glad it came up in conversation!), and for dessert, Hokkaido uni (also not on menu, but happened to be in and fresh)! Everything was fantastic and the prices are very reasonable. The service was wonderful too. I would love to return for dinner and enjoy the omakase experience (though it is available at lunch). Itadakimasu!

Ugh, writing this review makes me semi-annoyed that I'm not eating Miyabi sushi at this very…read moremoment. I picked this up and took home to enjoy. Forgive me as I forgot the name of one of the rolls! I believe I got a spicy crab roll and the 2nd roll had imitation crab on top with shrimp tempura and maybe mango in the middle? Again, forgive me. I gobbled these up in SECONDS! They were a bit pricey, I want to say give or take $25 for 2 little rolls, but as a little treat to myself, it was worth it!

We parked in one of Miyabi's spots since the neighboring storefront was full, and after finishing…read moreour purchase next door, we sat in the car for about 5-10 minutes figuring out our next stop. During that time, an employee came outside and stared us down the entire time until we left. It felt unnecessarily hostile, especially considering the restaurant had no customers at the time. I understand wanting to keep parking available for patrons, but the approach came across as unwelcoming and aggressive. I've eaten at Miyabi before, and while the food was okay, it wasn't anything memorable or worth going out of my way for. I especially won't be returning after this recent experience. Yikes!

This is easily my favorite ramen place. I appreciate that they have vegetarian options, and the…read moreveggie ramen bowl is so good! It's got everything it should have. They don't skimp. The broth is delicious, and I like that I can get my own little toppings. The crab rangoon is also really scrumptious, and the thai tea is some of the best I've ever had. They're always super friendly there and I love the way the restaurant feels. It's dim and cozy and the decor is super cute. I really love it there!

Fun music for midwesterns Tried the veggie ramen and added…read moreall the lime slice i wanted to liven up the bowl. Katsu chicken with spicy mayo from the appetizers is a great thing to share. They wheel out food and effeciently provide the check when you are ready!