The food was great. We had the hibachi dinners. The portions were very large. Which we brought the rest home for dinner the next night. The service was very good. It seems small on the outside but inside it is very nice. It felt very relaxing and quiet. Just who we wanted. read more

I was extremely surprised by the hibachi dinner I got from Kumo in Franklin! I ordered chicken hibachi and the portion size was HUGE. This is one of the biggest portions of chicken hibachi I've ever gotten and it was reasonably priced! I think it was like $17. I got 2 additional meals out of this! Not only was the portion huge, it tasted amazing. The fried rice was some of the best fried rice over ever had. It's definitely on the smaller size and doesn't look like your normal hibachi place. The food was fantastic & I will definitely be back! Giving 4 stars only due to the atmosphere, it was quiet and kinda small. read more

Kumo Japanese Steak House - Japanese Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

Me and my army buddy came for a quick dinner....we got good recommendations, the food was good and not super busy

Amazing food! (Not pictured are the best crab Rangoon's I've ever had). The place is a bit unassuming on the outside so you might not even notice it but it's a hidden gem... I think it's family owned because it's always the same staff but that makes it even better. Service is good, prices are good really nothing negative to say. read more

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I have eaten at many Japanese steakhouses, all over the country. I would say this one is definitely delicious. The cooks are entertaining and the food is tasty. read more

My husband and I popped in here for yet another sushi lunch since we were in the neighborhood. The restaurant was small, dark and low-key, without many patrons when we came in, but more entered as the lunch hour wore on. We both ordered the two rolls lunch, which comes with either miso soup or salad - we both got miso soup. We also got an order of gyoza as an appetizer to share. The gyoza was delicate and tasty, with a nice little sauce on the side. The miso soup was good and hot enough that we had to let it cool for a bit before eating it (after having been helpfully warned by the waitress). I ordered two salmon rolls, cut extra-small. The fish was fresh and smooth, just a little fishy but perfectly acceptable. My husband had spicy tuna and spicy salmon and he enjoyed it. Our bill came to about half what we spent at Ichiban in Greenwood a few days ago, so I thought it was reasonable. I like the ambiance of this restaurant, because it is dimly-lighted and low-key and never very busy. Will definitely be back! read more

Kumo Japanese Steak House - Salmon rolls in the foreground, spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls in the background. - Japanese Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

We had dinner tonight. The rice, scallops, shrimp and miso soup was good. The filet was tough. I needed a knife to cut it small enough to eat it. Service is usually good. Tonight, however, wasn't as good. I showed him a Discover Indy coupon and he said he'd take it at the end. At checkout, he said they don't take them. Pretty frustrating. I like the hibachi but can't see paying an automatic tip. I always tip but they need to earn it. The automatic tip doesn't give them the incentive to do a good job. Service usually lacks. We usually eat here several times a month. After tonight we probably won't be back for a long time. read more

Delicious sushi at a fantastic price. We went there for lunch, had a feast, and didn't break the bank. The service was excellent! Can't wait to be back for more! read more

This restaurant is tucked away in the corner of a small shopping center that has several food options to compete with. So, for lunch, they offer a popular buffet with a wide variety of Japanese food/sushi to choose from. I'm not a buffet guy (no way to know how long food has been sitting there), so I asked for a menu when I entered. Note that the entry doesn't look to promising since there is an unused fish tank that is empty and needs cleaning/to be removed to make a better impression. Inside the restaruant, there is a single room for dining with the sushi prep area to the left, the checkout station on the near right and the buffet beyond that. The seating as mostly four top tables is in the middle. The lighting is on the dim side. For those selecting the buffet, they were free to help themselves once they let the server know. It did have a mix of appetizers, a few entrees, and some sushi options which I noticed were replenished during the lunch time. I started with a cup of green tea (individual cup) that was good, but because of the cup which did not have a handle, was hot to touch. I also got a house salad with ginger dressing that was good, but had WAY TOO MUCH dressing (see photo). If they would have scaled back the dressing, the salad would have been much better because the lettuce was fresh and crisp. I ordered two Salmon (Sake) Nigiri style for $2 each. The servings were large and fresh. Very good, though I settled on regular soy sauce. (I didn't see any low salt options sitting out.) I finished with the Crazy Dragon Roll which was really good. Nice balance of flavors with tempura shrimp on both ends that were nice and crispy. I asked the hostess/waitress if I paid her at the table or at the front desk and she said either was fine, so I simply headed up there to pay when I was finished. Good food, a well maintained buffet, and friendly service. Just need a few minor tweaks to make the experience even better. Review #3721 read more

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My absolute favorite hibachi, service is great and food is always consistently amazing

Depends on what you're looking for. We expected hibachi tables but there were none. That was actually fine because we just stopped by for lunch so didn't need the whole presentation. Atmosphere was really nice. Clear soup was a little blander than I've had before but still good. They have lunch servings at good prices. Had the steak hibachi. Overall good food and a good value. Can't do my normal margarita review because it they did not serve liquor (boo). They also have a nice selection of sushi and sashimi. read more

Kumo Japanese Steak House - Chicken hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

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This place was great and definitely recommended and our waitress was very nice she deserves a raise she has blue hair and if you get her you are going to have a great meal so if you're hungry then go there read more

The food is absolutely amazing and doesn't take long at all to come out after ordering. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Restaurant is clean and has nice lighting. read more

Kumo Japanese Steak House - 3. Shrimp Teriyaki Bento Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

Very nice service and food. Good selection on the menu. I come in as often as I can and never leave hungry or let down. read more

Kumo Japanese Steak House - Dynamite roll and tiger shogun - Japanese Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

Ordered soft shell crab, but it tasted like rotten fish. No sweetness at all. My girlfriend could even smell the fishiness. For $24 I thought I'd get a decently cooked scallop, turns out it was the consistency of a rubber band ball that cats would play with. If Gordon Ramsey showed up here to save the joint, even he would walk out after 30 seconds in disgust. Too all my fellow Hoosiers, stay clear of this hole in the wall. read more

Kumo Japanese Steak House - 7. Soft Shell Crab - Japanese Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

Um. Why haven't I been here before? Some friends and I met here for lunch yesterday and I loved it. They were constantly bringing out fresh hot food for the buffet and it was all delicious. I am not opposed to buffets but usually they're kinda soggy/not very fresh at any type of restaurant in my opinion. But it was all delicious! I tried pretty much everything and there wasn't a thing I didn't like. And I loved that they had sushi out too. Also the servers were really sweet. I joined the group late and a lady came up pretty quickly concerned that she noticed I didn't have a drink and thought our server forgot it. I told her I had just arrived no worries. I think it was $10 for the buffet and it was well worth it!! I'll be back for sure. read more

My dad and I have been coming here for years and it's one of our favorite quaint spots in town. We just came in for the first time since the pandemic and the regular server recognized us right away! In addition to friendly service, the food is delicious and always tastes fresh. Plus they have the best yum yum sauce! Definitely recommend this place to all sushi fans nearby. read more

Now I went here to celebrate my best friends birthday. I didn't know what to expect considering I hadn't been to a restaurant where they cook in front of you. Before I get into this review, I'd like to say a few things. Firstly, I feel like there's some misinformation regarding the reviews. I don't know how many people use Yelp and look at the reviews but if it's as many people as I'm thinking then they need to know the truth. Secondly, while I do believe there's some misinformation, I'm not classifying every single review incorrect. When people go have experiences at these restaurants then those aren't lies, those are what they witnessed and they either have had a positive or a negative review about it. One Yelp reviewer who I do recommend checking out is Daym Drops. Now let's get into this review! Every person whom was working at this amazing establishment was wearing masks. The environment of the restaurant was wonderful and menu has a large selection of foods. I haven't had every single item on the menu but I can safely say that I've had positive experiences every time I've gone. Not once, not twice... But every time. Kumo supplies you with enough food that you can save for later if you get full early... Wink wink. But I got full and usually the homemade food is just alright. I wouldn't classify any homemade food as better then Kumo.... No, this restaurant is a very special place to eat at and seeing these polite workers well make the food in front of you is absolutely stunning and incredible. They also offer a good dessert section which is phenomenal. As far as any complaints go, I can't say I really have. It's one of those S tier establishments. :) and I would and I do recommend this to everyone. read more

Pleasantly surprised to find (and enjoy) decent teriyaki bentos, tonkatsu, & chirashi -- common Japanese dishes scarcely offered in the Mid-west. While some of the sushi fish pre-frozen, they are always adequately thawed and--aside from the cephalopods-- seldom "chewy". Additionally, seasonal fish swim into the offerings. The Service quality always receives a "seal of approval" Simply put: Fantastic bang-for-your buck. read more

Kumo Japanese Steak House - Hamachi Kama - Grilled Japanese Amberjack collar served w/ fresh ponzu. - Japanese Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

It's just okay. I ordered rare steak but it was delivered well-done. Well done removes all flavor from meat. This is the reason for the 3 stars. Everything else was okay. Most Japanese and Chinese places here in Indiana have the same taste no matter the dish, soy. Everything pretty much tastes the same. I also wish these Japanese restaurants would stop putting miso soup in my order for free. There's a reason it is free. It is hideous. UPDATE! Making this a two star review because of the meat and the generic taste of everything else. Given some thought, this place might as well be a gas station Japanese joint. read more

Food is good but be prepared to wait up to an hour from time you order until pick-up. Ticket times when we dined in for two were almost an hour as well. Sushi chef gets slammed and needs help. read more

Okay I don't understand why this restaurant was not packed tonight food was extremely good and service was even better.

Thank you. Good service and good food. Quiet place. Print service. Close proximity to Franklin.

Kumo is my go-to sushi place. I have never had an issue with this quaint and tucked away restaurant! You can even order online through BeyondMenu and they'll have it ready to pick up within 15-20 minutes. Most special rolls are of average price, usually about $12-14, but they also have their basic rolls for about $5. Sushi is always extremely fresh and tastes amazing! They also have hibachi style dinners if you're not a sushi fan. I have tried over 10 sushi places around central Indiana and this remains my usual place because the food is amazing and price is reasonable. read more

I've been on a sushi kick lately. Found this local place. Super tasty and very reasonable in prices. If I was single I would eat here every night. Can't wait to go back. read more

Kumo Japanese Steak House - Philly roll, Sunday roll & Crunch shrimp roll - Japanese Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

I went here last night for my birthday and got two rolls (the friday roll is amazing) and a side dish of yaki tori for under $20. The sushi was DELICIOUS and it was much larger than other sushi places I've been too. Definitely worth the money. I'm totally going to go here again. read more

Kumo Japanese Steak House - The Friday roll and a California roll. - Japanese Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

I've only eaten here once, and I was not impressed. The spider roll was just okay, and the baby-octopus had a strange taste. I had dreams about baby octopi with tiny boxing gloves punching the inside of my stomach, and it hurt when I woke up the next day. read more

I like the owners, they are very kind. However, the sushi is just , ok. We went there to eat in and my son got teriyaki chicken and it was horrible. The hours the place has makes me crazy. It's never consistent. The location is a pain the rump to get to from our house. So, when I fight the traffic to get there and it's closed it's very annoying. One more quick note, it really does need a GOOD cleaning! The ENTIRE place. I feel bad giving them two stars because they are very sweet people. read more

Wow!!! We are so happy they are open again from COVID19!!! They have the best Hibachi ever! Filet, chicken, or shrimp.. you can't go wrong! We have tried all the other Japanese Steak Houses and they can't compare to Kumo's in Franklin! To top it off... they are so kind and friendly! Perfect customer service! We missed you guys being open!!!! read more

Wonderful sushi restaurant in Franklin! Food is authentic and delicious! The atmosphere is casual and the service is great. Everyone is very nice! I recommend the Spicy Girl Roll! read more

Can't beat the quality for the price! It's our go-to restaurant in Franklin. The lunch buffet is ridiculously cheap considering they serve sushi on it (limited selections, but still). Friends roll and Sunday roll are a couple of our favorite sushi rolls. As long as you keep in mind that this is sushi in Indiana at a reasonable price, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised...I know my wife and I were the first time we ate here. We've also tried a couple of their hibachi meals and they were pretty good as well, but we mostly stick to sushi. read more

I consider myself a bit of a sushi snob so there are just a handful of sushi places that I really enjoy and Kumo is one. They have inspired combinations and it's always fresh and delicious. Try the Sunshine Roll and the Yellowtail Jalapeño appetizer. The service is great and they are always happy to see me. I realize that this review may make it more difficult for me to get a table but I really want people to know what a gem this restaurant is. read more

Drove 45 minutes to go eat there and they closed the whole restaurant for a rehearsal dinner. What restaurants do this on a Friday night. Not good! read more

Nice sushi place. Food was tasty. Service was fast. Would come here again. Great 3 roll lunch special.

Very disappointed. I have been going here regularly since they opened. The last two times I have been there, the food has taken much longer, the soup isn't miso, and the California roll appears to be something that was maybe prepared yesterday. Won't be returning. read more

Delicious sushi. Always quite and very affordable. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

I have eaten here many times and my family always enjoys. The service is great and the food for the money is a bargain. Tony, the sushi chef (and owner) has but one concern: enjoy your meal. He takes great pride in his sushi, and the "special rolls" are fabulous. If you haven't been here, try the lunch buffet. They don't change the food selection on this very often, but it is very good and and they put out tons of sushi. read more

This is my favorite sushi restaurant in indy! The waitress is extremely nice, the service is fast and the food never disappoints. We eat here so much they know us by name! I recommend Kumo to everyone! read more

Wonderful sushi at reasonable prices! The owners are friendly, and I have no complaints about the service. I would always recommend it to a friend. read more

Great little place. Nothing fancy but great food. The service is quiet but quick. Always return for more of the Spicy Girl Roll.