I've been back at Kotobuki a few more times since my initial review and appreciate the continuous great service and the good sushi. Shoutout to Kevin who is a great waiter and always has strong recommendations. Ask him about the items they have available but aren't on the menu! Tip: They can be get busy sometimes so be sure to avoid peak times or get there early. read more

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So surprised I haven't been in here before and I can say I truly missed out. The food was phenomenal but watch out for their home made chili. Packs a punch. What stood out the most and will have me a return visitor was the service. It was exceptional. read more

This is a great place to grab some sushi! I'm so dissapointed they got rid of the exotic sushi flight but I tried some a la carte pieces that were still good. I tried one of their specialty rolls called Carnival and it was so amazing!! My waiter Kevin was super friendly and gave such great recommendations! Great service will always make me return to a restaurant. read more

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Just when everything is perfect...you get an incredible surprise and find this place. Sushi made perfectly and fish is without a doubt the freshest. You must come! read more

Kotobuki Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Babylon, New York

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All the apps are great. The staff is always friendly. Spicy Tuna Pizza, Crispy Rice, you can't miss. read more

I had a memorable Valentine's Day dinner here. Recently-seated diners were made to feel at home with some towels to cleanse their hands and some sesame noodles to whet their appetite. The service was accommodating and quick. Hands down, Kotobuki wins for one of the best places to go for some fresh, authentic and creatively-prepared sushi. I had the Crazy Salmon hand roll--my go-to order here for over 15 years. Today all women were presented with a single red rose after dinner. Lore says that that gift is symbolic of love at first sight. My experience today at Kotobuki surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend this top-notch sushi place. read more

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This is still my go to spot. Hauppauge & Babylon to change up once in a while. There is no other spots that comes close when you order raw fish! Sushi & sashimi I'm not rating cooked meals. read more

Good, clean, sushi spot in the village of babylon. Came here for dinner on a Saturday, and even though it was crowded, we still got a table rather fast. For an appetizer, we got K-Mac Sliders, which were delicious and probably the best thing of the night. For dinner, we got a chirashi platter, which, was very nice and featured some great fish. They don't list what your getting, which is a little annoying, but the fish was good and fresh. Service was good, and the ambiance is rather basic, but nice. read more

The Sushi cuts are supple and excellent quality. The menu and quality is consistent across all of there three locations. The wait staff are friendly and professional read more

I have been wanting to come here for over 20 years, since I moved out to LI. I'm not sure why I never came. I guess it's because I didn't think I could get in, knowing that it's very popular and packed. So I came at 12 Noon and this is a great time. It was so delightful it was a top notch experience from beginning to end. I ordered a popular appetizer called, "Spicy Tuna Pizza". It was so delicious. They take sushi rice and put it between two pieces of seaweed and then deep fry it. They then top it with tuna and crabmeat. The "crust" is very thin and crispy, hence the pizza name. Creative play on textures and who doesn't love pizza?! I would order again. Then I had the, "Carnival Roll" which was made with tuna, jalapeño, pickled onion and some other stuff I can't remember. Very fresh. I was torn between this roll and the Grinch. I was happy with my decision but I would definitely want to come back to try the Grinch roll, and so many other items too. There are so many interesting rolls and a wide variety of everything from which to choose, not just sushi and sashimi. My dining partner had the oysters in garlic appetizer. OMG. I do not even like oysters at all but the waiter suggested I try it and am I glad I did! They was lightly fried and cooked to perfection. They were not slimy or tough, The two textures I've ever had trying oysters. So when I fit into an oyster, I was shocked. It was almost creamy. And then they sit in an oyster shell in a beautiful garlic sauce. I am a convert and may only eat oysters here. The service was great and I love the decor, with its minimalist Japanese sensibility. OK, I guess by now you can tell I really liked this place. I now know why it was named the number one restaurant on Long Island for many many years, back when there was no Yelp and Zagats was how we found out where to get good eats. read more

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Came to this location ( Babylon ) to try it out. Like the one in Smithtown but it was a bit far from where I was coming from. The sign was a little hard to see since it was dark but you're at the right place if you see the black awnings atop the windows. Got to the restaurant at around 6:15pm and there was ample seating available. So glad we didn't have to wait at all. It did get pretty full soon after. Service was fine and our waiter was friendly and attentive. Came around often to fill our teas and water glasses. Very helpful when asking for suggestions. Highly recommend the sushi pizza as an appetizer! It had a crunchy crust made of rice and seaweed. The topping was really delicious! Because it was cold outside, one of us ordered an udon soup bowl with chicken. We didn't realize how big the order was otherwise we would not have ordered more food. We shared it and still had leftovers. So we had it wrapped for take home. Our second entree was a combo of 2 rolls (Caterpillar and Crazy ). The avocado topping was fresh and plentiful so it was very filling. All of the food were very fresh and tasty. Will return when I get a chance. You won't be disappointed, definitely give this place a try. read more

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I thought this place was really good. The food was really good. My girlfriend and I agreed that the fish tasted very fresh. I specifically thought the salmon tasted really fresh. The spicy tuna was also very good. The service was great. The server did a good job. The place was packed so that was a good sign. My girlfriend ordered some sort of Sake which was actually really good. I also thought it was cool how they give you hot towels. Id definitely come back again. read more

Kotobuki Restaurant - California roll, salmon roll, Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Babylon, New York

The go-to sushi spot in my area. Their sushi is always the freshest!! There's never a long wait. Once seated they bring you warm towels to clean your hands and delicious complimentary cold sesame noodles. Their menu is pretty extensive from apps to cocktails. Lots of different dishes to try and always new rolls. Just took my daughter here for a date night and she loved it as well. It is a small place so expect to be seated very close to the table next to you but it's very clean and the staff is always very friendly and gives great attentive service. I had the Coquette roll tonight and loved it. read more

All these years later this is still consistently the best sushi on the island bar none. It might not have the glitz and trendy music of the newer spots but the food continues to be head and shoulders above the rest. If you're a sushi lover this is where you want to eat, period. read more

The Food is "Superb" and the Service is right on Spot!!! The Ambiance is so serene! You will Love this Restaurant!!! You have to come here!!! I've been here 2 times already and I'm going again & again!!!! I crave there wonderful menu!!! Trust me, you will be back for more!!!! If they had 10 Stars, I would give them 10 STARS!!!! DELICIOUS!!! read more

Every thing went well! The food is awesome we have never had a bad dish. We love all the sushi rolls, appetizers, soups etc. you can't go wrong. Take out is also amazing. Every dish is plated nicely. When we takeout we are notified when the food is ready so we can plan appropriately. We highly recommend them v read more

Food was great. Staff was friendly. Interior was small but didn't ever get too loud and was very nice. Our waiter was super nice and offered to refill my soup with more broth since I had alot of the noodles and veggies left but ran out of broth. The food was fresh and delicious and they give you complimentary noodles and hand towels when you first sit down which is a great addition. Would definitely come back. read more

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Nice service and crew!!! Food was excellent and it tastes so good!!! The environment was very cozy. I don't mind coming back again!!

Enjoyed lunch today with my sister. Excellent service, excellent fresh fish, excellent sauté oysters in a butter sauce to die for. Lunch special main dishes come with miso soup and salad with ginger dressing. You can't beat the lunch price of $16. Always request a side of spicy mayo, way better than soy sauce for dipping. This place would be my last meal request before I meet the Maker upstairs. read more

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Terrible service. Very rude waitress that even the couple next to me complained about her to their server. The sushi quality tonight was 3 out of 5 stars. Service 1. I expected better from Kotobuki. read more

By far our favorite sushi place!! The caterpillar remix has been my family's favorite for a while. The sushi is top quality and the soup was super tasty! read more

Kotobuki Restaurant - The grinch, H, Gold Coast, Caterpillar Remix, spicy tuna, and eel and avocado. Udon soup. - Japanese Near Me - Babylon, New York

My fave sushi spot. They have multiple locations. Roslyn is great as well as Hauppauge. I have been to all of them. Consistently good sushi at all of them. This is for the Babylon location. I alway get the tuna or the Salmon Carpaccio. It's outstanding. For rolls i get a crazy salmon or crazy tuna roll as well as tuna or salmon carpaccio roll. All the rolls here are huge and the fish is always fresh. Depending on time you show up can be a wait. read more

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Shrinkflation has hit this place hard. Same price as before but 50% of previous portion. That's all fine and good except they have not bothered to update their menu photos. Thus created blatant FALSE ADVERTISING. Will not be going back. Before (still in menu) & Actual item photos included (August 2024) read more

Kotobuki Restaurant - As received (Aug '24) - Japanese Near Me - Babylon, New York

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customer beware! went on a tues. night, place was busy. there was no air conditioning on and it was SUPER HOT INSIDE. asked for the ac tobe turned up to no avail. having a allergy to tuna asked for tuna to be substituted for salmon. SERVICE was Super slow with our order. when my rolls came all had tuna on them! asked for the tuna to be replaced again. tuna was replaced but i know that they only remove the tuna and replaced with salman because i got a reaction from the rolls. thank god i had my epi pen with me. went into the bathroom to use it . asked to ice at one point and my date had to go up to the hostess to get a glass of ice. KOTOBUKI you have to do better! the whole experience was very unpleasant!!!! read more

Food is great, but order it in the restaurant. Two bad takeout opportunities in a row. The last time we ordered online, got a text from the restaurant telling us when to pick up the order, only to find that they had no order, because they turned off their online ordering system. My credit card was charged though. So I had to wait 40 minutes late on a Sunday night for them to put my order together. They had no concept of customer satisfaction. Not a single apology. Eat in the restaurant. Great sushi. read more

Being in Babylon I'm not always sure where to go for a bite to eat, but I'm learning! So far Out of the few spots for sushi that I have been (gee there's a lot in that town) Kotobuki is my favorite! What makes Kotobuki one of my favorites, or any place for that matter, is having things that are just a little different than your typical spot, in this case it's the fresh and delicious sushi rolls, the sweet seared Chilean sea bass, the yummy af ramen, and the entire experience I had at lunch yesterday. I'm dying to go back already not even 24 hours later; I had the leftover ramen for breakfast, and I'm gonna go nap to dream about the rest of the expansive menu. read more

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I have been going here for years and always considered It the best sushi around however this is now the second time I ordered out from them and the quality has gone down the drain. The rainbow tatar looks and tastes like canned tuna. The lettuce in the tuna avocado salad I got was rotten. Its a shame because I used to love this place, I hope they can fix their issues read more

Kotobuki Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Babylon, New York

Favorite sushi around :) Came for my birthday this past year. I love the NYC city location also, the Chef's are impeccable. The crispy rice has become my entire personality. Love it 1000/10 read more

Best sushi joint on Long Island. There are fancier places, this spot is kind of plain on the decor side of the house, but the high grade sushi makes up for the decor. Highly recommend read more

Hands down my favorite sushi restaurant on Long Island. I no longer live nearby, but I manage to go a few times a year and it's always excellent. The staff is wonderful. If you've never tried the Go Go Shrimp appetizer, you really must. All the rolls are amazing (the American Dream is a fav), and the sashimi quality is top notch. read more

I have to say, this is one of my favorite places for sushi or sashimi! The service is always great and professional. Great choices on the menu and the lunch specials are always a good deal. Ambiance is very appropriate to a sushi establishment with comfortable seating arrangements. Yes I will definitely come back, as I have been here many times, and the food is consistently great! read more

Hands down the best sushi/ fish spot I personally have ever been to. Both location ( nyc and Long Island ) the fish is always fresh, service is phenomenal, fried banana was also delicious. I have no complaints for this spot, it is always our go to when we are in the area. Suggested : K Mac sliders, yellowtail jalapeño, fried oysters, crazy tuna roll, fried banana dessert. read more

Kotobuki Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Babylon, New York

Sushi Lovers!!! This place is calling your name!! It was my first time at Kotobuki. This Babylon location is a bit of a drive away for me (an hour away to be exact) but let me tell you... I'd probably even drive two hours to come to this place!! Lol The first thing that I absolutely need to talk about is the "Spicy Tuna Pizza"!!! It's an appetizer. But that dish was sooooo good that I had to add an order of it for my main course as well (don't judge me). I'm a sucker for shredded crab salad and this hit the spot like nothing before. It's a must try!! Okay, now that the most important thing is out the way, I can talk about the rest of my experience. Anything that you plan to order is SUPER FRESH, and that is a major deal breaker when it comes to sushi. It was a very clean and quiet setting. Our server KEVIN made a long lasting impression on us. He was friendly, professional and very personable which enhanced our experience. Definitely coming back!! ... and not just for the Spicy Tuna Pizza. LOL. Oh, and don't forget to get the Lychee Martini! read more

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I love this place so much I almost wish I never found it, cause now I can't get enough. The place is a little hard to find because there isn't a huge sign outside, so look for black awnings. I hear it gets PACKED. We got here right when they opened, and towards the end of our meal every table was filled. So call before hand and make a reservation. Food: I understand why so many people love it here. Every roll we had was amazing, but my obsession here is the Spicy Tuna PIZZA SUSHI APP. It has crab all over the top, warm crunchy on the bottom, it is fantastic. After finishing one, we ordered another. Should have got one to go lol. (Jk) The Holy Tuna and the Gold Coast rolls were both mouthwatering, and I'd recommend them. Drinks, we ordered a round of lychee martinis. We all loved our martinis. They were strong and fresh. You will not be disappointed. Service, shout out to our server Kevin (Laurent). Attentive, kind, and funny. Thank you for a good time. We will be back here soon. Take all our money, it's fine :) read more

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So, the toughest part about this restaurant was locating it in Babylon. You can't read the name and I kept walking past it. Well, now I know. Met a friend here for lunch and we feasted! Server was great and the sushi was fresh and flavorful and just soooooo great. Thanks and will be back! read more

My favorite sushi spot on Long Island. You HAVE to get the spicy tuna pizza and the grilled oysters are sooo delicious!! You really can't have a bad meal here ever. read more

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The place was pretty busy but staff was attentive. We stopped by and ordered miso soup and crab salad. Miso soup was really great so flavorful. Crab salad was missing something plenty of crab and mayo just needed something crunchy on it. We ordered two rolls carnival and Gold Coast both rolls were great! There were more items we wanted to try but we were off to another location. Definitely will be back! read more

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This is the real deal! One of the best sushi restaurants I have eaten in. I travel the country and have eaten in many great restaurants but I was super impressed with this menu and the quality of the food. You must get the oysters. I also loved the yellowtail jalapeño it was so fresh and the flavors were vibrant. The spicy tuna crispy rice was also very tasty. Everything we had was amazing. read more

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My all time favorite place to eat in Babylon. They are always packed and don't take reservations, but it's worth the wait. Everything is fresh and so delicious. Our "go to" order always includes k max sliders, tuna tar tar, salmon carpaccio , tuna pizza, shrimp dumplings and kani salad. I haven't ordered a single thing I didn't LOVE. Oh, and make sure you try the bonzai drink- it's out of this world read more

Kotobuki Restaurant - Crab Wasabi, Spicy Tuna Pizza - Japanese Near Me - Babylon, New York

Have been going to Kotobuki in Babylon for as long as I can remember. We are spoiled with some of the best Sushi in NY, right in our own backyard. I could go on and on about the special rolls, the variety and the freshness. I should leave it to you to see for yourselves. For many, many years Kotobuki was rated #1in NY. At peak times there can be a wait for seats, hint hint, their Great. read more