Food is excellent and staff are awesome. My favorite restaurant and go there any there any chance I get

One of the best $15 hibachi lunch specials in North Austin! Stopped by for a quick lunch and was very satisfied. You get a good amount of food with their lunch specials. The hibachi shrimp were big and flavorful. Service was quick! The restaurant has a separate area for lunch near the sushi bar. The restaurant was also very clean. I'll be back! read more

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Good food and service. We enjoyed the show and food. I had a good plum wine that I can get from Specs also. Would definitely go back read more

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My sister planned to take us here for my mom's birthday dinner and it was alright. The staff there are super friendly and just like every hibachi place, you can't be seated until your party is all present. My sister and her fiance were running late and so we were asked to sit and wait (party of 6) until they showed up and then we were sat at the table. We had 3 others joined us before our server came to take our order for drinks and appetizes. We took a minute to review before she came back and I ordered some edamame, and some sashimi for an appetizer. The edamame came out quickly but the others didn't come out until just before the hibachi chef came to our table to start cooking. I ordered white rice for my hibachi with shrimp and veggies. The food was not too bad, the sushi I definitely enjoyed more than my veggies and shrimp only because the shrimp was overcooked. The chef gave me fried rice but I guess he wasn't looking at the chart that the server gave him because he also gave my sister's fiance fried rice but he wanted udon noodles instead. We weren't charged extra for the error which was nice though! It was very loud inside so I will say it's very difficult to talk with other people on the table except for the people next to you. Everyone is shouting and everything echos inside since it's concrete floors and ceilings. We had brought a cake but since my family didn't want to stay for cake due to it being too loud, we asked the server for it back to take home and enjoy. read more

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3.5 stars. Everything was as it should be at a Hibachi restaurant but the wow factor and food quality was missing. There are several entree options for Teppanyaki - we chose vegetables udon noodles and teriyaki chicken. Both dishes were ok but lacking somewhere in taste, noodles had too much soy sauce and teriyaki chicken was missing the zing. The fire show was ok, not as elaborate as some other Hibachi themed restaurants. Typically, they always cook vegetable entree first, but our chef served it last so it was fried on the same grill as fish and steak so my fish ended up with those flavors that I don't like. Soup and salad were more appetizing than the main entree. Service was attentive although they brought out our check quickly, without being asked as if trying to get us to leave, perhaps to accommodate others in line. read more

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Our Favorite Sushi Spot -- Worth the Drive Every Time! We come here all the time with our big family and it's hands down one of our favorite places to eat. Kevin, the boss, is absolutely amazing -- every time we walk in, he greets us with a big smile, remembers us, and even surprises us with a free appetizer just because we're regulars. That kind of kindness and customer service is rare, and we appreciate it so much. J.P. is usually our waiter, and he's fantastic. Super attentive, always on top of everything, and just a great person to talk to. His personality really makes the experience feel even more welcoming and fun. And then there's AK, the sushi chef -- the real MVP. We've been lucky to catch him a few times, and every time we sit at the bar, we're blown away by how fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made the sushi is. You can tell he takes pride in what he does. We literally drive 25 minutes from where we live just to eat here because AK's sushi is that good. To the whole crew -- thank you for making every visit feel special. We'll definitely be back again soon! (Your loyal customer with Leander's best mohawk - and fam ) read more

Our server was very nice and attentive, the food was okay. i had the salmon bouquet which was a little fishy and way overpriced for 4 small pieces in my opinion. crab rangoons were alright, but of course it didn't taste like real crab. We got the Kobe roll which lacked some flavor but overall not terrible. Really nice plate for it though. We got 2 cocktails. their Mai Tai and Long island ice tea, nothing special. just a regular cocktail by american standards with a bunch of juices added to it. The ambience was okay. outdated decor and nothing special. If you go here, try the hibachi experience because that looked way funnier and tastier then what you can get from regular menu read more

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This experience was a "slam dunk". The servers were really nice and kind we got seated quickly the Hibachi was worth it. Really good food the steak was phenomenal and the fried rice was amazing and so were the udon noodles. read more

What a show. It's been a long while since I've been here and I had forgotten how engaging and entertaining the chefs are as they prepare the food at your table. I had the noodles and chicken and my wife had the noodles and steak. They all come with stir fried vegetables, a very mild ginger tasting broth, and white rice. Other additions or substitutes are available at extra charge.Your food is prepared for you right at your table around the large flat top grills and what a show it is. The chef engages with the diners as he shows off his knife and spatula skills which are very impressive by themselves then he adds touches of fire and flame throughout as well. If you are looking for a dining experience and a show at the same time, this is the place to go. The chicken teriyaki was very good and my wife really enjoyed the noodles and steak as well. If you have room after the pile of food the present, you can end it off with a delicious cheesecake drizzled with caramel and chocolate for desert. Of course, they also offer a selection of wines and beers. read more

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Father's Day dinner at KOBE was so much fun! My dad loves Benihana, and unfortunately since there isn't one in Austin I was excited to find a highly rated alternative, and KOBE did not disappoint. They only take hibachi reservations for parties of 6 or more, but we were lucky and our party of 4 was able to walk in and get seated immediately. Our server was patient with all our questions and modifications to our orders (for example my sister ordered the teriyaki chicken but without the teriyaki sauce, and they accommodated that). The meal is on the expensive side, but you get a salad, soup, rice (slight upcharge for fried rice), main entree and a fun show for the price! The chef was skilled and made it an engaging and interactive experience. Everyone around the table enjoyed it. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. I'd highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion experience! read more

Hibachi food was dry. Not worth $100 for 2. Steak overcooked. Chicken overcooked. Shrimp rubbery.

Excellent customer service every entrée was delicious!! With a little entertainment from our chef made a wonderful first anniversary experience read more

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My husband and I had yet to exerpience a good HIBACHI type place. We knew going in, we would have to share the table. We had a nice couple sitting accross from us. But, what got us, was the family they sat in the middle. Now, if I was this family, I would have sat in the tables in the front of the restuarant. They were vegans, as they told the waiter. So, they were not interested in the cooking process. Only reason I can think, is for the two young children, around 7,,but they did not seem to care...then, they had 1 in highchair, who definatly was not interested. So, in the beginning, you get soup and salad to go with meal. Salad comes with a "ginger" type dressing, but the guy in the family asked the waiter if it had "dairy" in it, and the waiter said "yes, as it did have mayo". So, while the cook started to prep, they ate their seeweed salad. They order their vegetables, and waiter said that would come from kitchen, which was right behind us. Our waiter was great refilling my husband's soda. But, unfortunately they serve the soda in plastic bottle...which had carbination build up and sprayed upon opening! Why do they have this? No fountain in back? Our cook was not very energetic either. He just verified with everyone what ordered. I had the seafood feast and my husband got the steak, so we could have a little of both. We heard the cook from another table more animated and even singing "bye bye bye" to some of the food! LOL. When, we saw all the vegetables on the table top, we thought it belonged to family. We found out after all of us had our rices, and our meats...the vegetables were part of meals too. We struggled to find room on our plates. I just can't imagine this family watching this..all this meat being cooked......especially the uncooked egg for the fried rice. The cook went away and the family still did not get what they ordered, so they yelled into the kitchen to "hurry up". Finally, they got their two plates of vegetables, which they split between the two kids too. I was just sad to see them eat that, with all the meat the cook prepared. The food was good, but it just seemed the presentation was not there, the waiter was just there in beginning and serve check at the end. read more

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Kobe has been one of my favorite lunch spots since 2010 or so. Today, I met an old friend to catchup and we had lunch at a normal table (vs at the grill), which is how they're handling lunch these days. We both got the samurai steak medium rare with fried rice and it also comes with miso soup. Its $14.95 for the lunch special now (extra for fried rice) but you also have other similar options like Teriyaki chicken, fish, veggie, or tofu. The samurai steak comes with two dipping sauces and veggies and the cook on it is always great. The veggies and fried rice hit the spot too. While you don't get the grill show at lunch, I don't really feel like I need it after having seen it and similar shows a have dozen times before. Service is always friendly and good. read more

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The service and food was wonderful!! We came here for my sons 13th birthday . The filet and vegetables were cooked perfectly. They did such a great job making his special day special. read more

The last time we ate there, only 1/3 of the grill worked. We were served our meat first and then our vegetables / rice later. It was a really odd experience. The chef told us the table was not getting hot as it should be. For the five of us we dropped about $225 that night with drinks. read more

Sorry but we went there for our anniversary dinner because we thought it would be similar to the one in Hawaii.it was not.at all.server was good but everything was rushed and the steak and chicken were over salted.one trick and grilling.that was it.would not go back. read more

Good things about this place: Popular with birthdays, and super packed on Saturdays! Their ingredients are super fresh and plentiful! Very tasty! Cons: it gets so loud, conversations are challenging. Heavy on the sauces. And it depends on who is your cook, if they like to put up a show or not. And because it was over booked, we did feel rushed out. As they bring the to go boxes shortly after food was served. Haven't done Hibachi in years and planned a get together to celebrate my directorship. Little did I know this place gets so packed! I'm glad I made reservations. Their communication on paper and the confirmed reservation text were not synced, causing this visit start off with some stress. But the manager luckily did his best to accommodate and seated our party within 30 minutes. read more

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Had quite a good time at KOBE. I got the Teriyaki Chicken and I enjoyed my meal, I thought that the fried rice was really good and I was wanting more at the end. Our server really made the experience for me. He was feeding off the energy of group and was definitely elevating our experience. The reason that I gave it four instead of five stars was because of the ambiance. We were the only people in the restaurant at the time and that was not really the vibe that I would expect from a more commercial hibachi place like this. Overall, I would go again. read more

First time back in many many years. Service was terrible. Sat for 15 minutes before we saw our waitress. We gave her our orders for drinks and food at the same time. Took another 15 minutes to get our drinks. Our chef gave us no show at the table and seemed to be in a big hurry to be done. The other chefs gave their tables a great show and were interactive with the guest at the table. Food was good. I asked for a manager but one never came to our table or would talk with me. read more

We went as a family of 6 on a Saturday afternoon and most of the tables were empty. The place is older but clean. Drink service was quick, and our chef arrived promptly. As expected, he was deft with his instruments and kept us all entertained, especially fascinating our thirty month old grandson. He cooked a variety of food from rice, veggies, and steak to scallops and everything was cooked to order. Portion sizes were good, and everyone was happy with their meals. We had a good time, ate well, and would go again. read more

The food tasted good and the service was great. Will go back again. Next time not sharing with the wife though and will get my own plate read more

First time back in many many years. Service was terrible. Sat for 15 minutes before we saw our waitress. We gave her our orders for drinks and food at the same time. Took another 15 minutes to get our drinks. Our chef gave us no show at the table and seemed to be in a big hurry to be done. The other chefs gave their tables a great show and were interactive with the guest at the table. Food was good. read more

Fun place to eat with yummy food and a good show. This is a place you visit once in awhile as it's a bit pricey. I passed on the adult beverages. My sister and her boyfriend ordered two and it was $26. No thanks. She said they weren't even all that. We went with a big group. I ordered the teriyaki chicken and hibachi shrimp and it was good. Most people in my party ordered the 2 entree. My boyfriend ordered the petite filet mignon and everyone agreed it was fabulous. I recommend the spicy garlic edamame and definitely get the fried rice not the steamed. We shared the fried bananas and ice cream. AMAZING. The chef seemed to be a bit rushed and the table we got was right by the kitchen so it wasn't the table with the most ambiance. read more

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We had a VIP in town and we celebrated his great report card by taking him to his favorite place, hibachi dining! You come here for the hibachi chef show and Kobe does not disappoint. Our chef did a great job keeping us entertained and making sure junior was a part of the show. Our food was cooked perfectly per our requests and there was plenty of it. I was able to spice up my dish with chili oil. Solid 4-star experience. read more

The food was okay. The staff did not care about us at all. The table and both were sticky. Granted we went for lunch but it wasn't a win for us. Seemed like a big waist of time and money. read more

Giving the older man the 5 star. Either he's a manager or just front desk sitting customers not sure but one friendly and welcoming guy! It was my birthday and decided to come here, he got us seated right away, he made sure I got a free cheesecake which was DELICIOUS and he gave me chopsticks which was so thoughtful. Food was good m, totally just a great experience. Restrooms and areas seemed clean enough. Only thing was waiting awhile for a chef to come over to our table but not sure if that's the normal or not. Good experience here for the most part. Thank you for my gifted chopsticks! read more

Being a Dash Pass member I always browse the "Offers" section for deals and Kobe had a deal for 20% off up to $5 your first order. Never been to Kobe before so I was definitely pleasantly surprised. I got the split fried rice bowl with hibachi chicken and grilled veggies ($17). The bowl comes with a house soup and a side of yum yum sauce but I added a side of mustard sauce as well. The house soup while simple looking with just a few mushrooms floating is so flavorful. You can upgrade to miso soup for extra but honestly the house soup is a perfect starter. The bowl was packed with tons of delicious fried rice and topped with alot of chicken and veggies (zucchini, carrots, onions, etc). They offer several sauces you can order on the side, however, the bowl comes with a side of yum yum sauce and I got an extra side of mustard sauce. I'm assuming the lighter one was the mustard but quite honestly I couldn't tell them apart but they were both outstanding to add to the bowl. I notice they offer some good looking lunch specials so I will definitely be back in the future... Yummy! read more

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I had avoided this restaurant because I thought it was going to be super expensive. I was pleasantly surprised to find it on par with many other local eateries. We had amazing service, from Iris our server to the wonderful man on the grill, to the host! Everyone kept an eye on us, balancing our needs without being overwhelming. The food was so good! We loved the edamame appetizer and the light soup and salad. My husband got the steak and I got dynamite salmon- both were cooked exactly to order. The veggies were fresh going on the grill and crisp. We finished with a chocolate cake. Every course was amazing! Thanks! read more

If you're looking for a solid hibachi experience, then this place is great. Chefs are fun and they do a lot of the standard tricks, and the service is excellent. Drink menu is pretty extensive and they have plenty of saki if that's your thing. They've got about 6 or so hibachi grill tables, so it's not too hard to find a spot to eat. All in all, it was a great experience, even if I'm fighting off a headache this morning from enjoying the drink menu a little too much. read more

We had a party of nine attend a birthday dinner. We had to read the fine print in additional costs for everything. 1. If you're seated at the grill and order sushi but not an entree, you will be charged a $10 seating fee. 2. Fried rice is an additional $3. At the end of the meal the manager was unwilling to split the bill eight ways. He was only willing to split it two ways. What irked my husband was his attitude. He said, "Figure it out. Goodbye.", and walked away. This restaurant is certainly no Benihana. They nickel and dime you, and their manager with the cap was rude. Alex, who was our chef, and our waiter were both great. They offered to give the birthday boy a free slice of cheesecake but forgot. We had to bring it up after we paid and they packed it up to go. read more

Hard to believe this place stays in business I don't believe anyone that works here actually eats the food they serve/prepare. For starters restaurant wasn't even half full and it looked way understaffed. For starters we showed up and the restaurant was half full and it took 30 minutes to be seated and once seated another 30 minutes before anyone took our order and even longer to find someone to prepare the $300 in cost of food and drinks. No spectacular fire show or any creative use of the cooking Utensils, basically lit 3 round onions on fire And broke them up into pieces and mumbled some weird movie sayings while the 7 of us just stared at each other because it was just weird. If you ask for refills or deserts be prepared to wait 20 minutes each time. Teriyaki Chicken was tasteless and dry Yakimono New York Steak tough and tasteless Edamame was decent Shrimp stir fry plain and tasteless Fried Jalapeños was the best $12.95 price for 2 jalapeños Tiny Modelo beer $7 lol Glass of lemonade child size $5.50 Soup had 2 slices of weird tasting mushroom and some wears dirty water in it not soup. Tiny bowls of salad were decent tasting. Small desert $12.95 Gyoza $8.50 Well you get the hint, if your looking for a great experience then don't go, the only thing I like about this experience is the fact I'll never spend a dime in this establishment ever again. To many great place near us that are less expensive and have way better food. Message me if you would like to know where. read more

Food was outstanding and we really enjoyed the show. Highly recommend this place. Dr. Al read more

food wasn't all that great customer service was a 4/10 the cook was not entertaining it was kind of awkward

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is one of the best hibachi places I've been too. Our grill master was engaging with the children and it was a much better experience than some of the other places. The downside of our visit was that a large group of tween girls were there for a birthday at the table next to us. Kobe was quite busy that night. I got the steak and chicken combo. There definitely was enough for leftovers. Thanks Kobe for a great evening!! read more

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First place in Auston I have been to that takes temps AND sanitizes your hands. Enforces mask usage too! What a absolutely perfect meal too. Both had the pick 2. And some sushi. Best ever I've had! read more

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My first hibachi experience...and it was just okay. Everything is honestly really salty, and we had to wait a pretty long time even though we had a reservation. I do appreciate the manager (?) for being so accommodating with our large party size, but as for food, I thought it was truly just okay. The veggies were somehow also over salted, and all the meat no matter the cut and type tasted the same. It was still a fun experience with friends, but I would not come again. read more

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The food was surprisingly good but I went in with very low expectations. We came here for our parents birthday, so they were entertained by the cheesy performance. Overall, it smells very smoky inside, but the service was good, the guy cooking the food brought his best effort, but I was very turn off by a sitting fee . If you do not order $25 plus per person there's a $10 seating fee. Overall the value of food and experience for the price of $400 for our table of six is not something I plan to pay for ever again. read more

AMAZING!!! We had an amazing experience and the best waiter, Luke, and hibachi chef his name was JAMES BOND and he sang and was the best time!! Food amazing! Vibes amazing!! read more

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BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! If you get James Bond you're so lucky, the staff is amazing and the food is delicious!!!!