I've officially reached my limit with Kyoto! For over $20 a plate, I could go to an actual teppanyaki 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. read more

Kyoto is small, but quaint very clean menu is straight to the point. We ordered takeout we were greeted right away. We had the firecracker roll and the New York steak Teppanyaki plate. It came with two sauces on the side that were yummy. read more

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Food is always delicious. Mindy is super nice and has great customer service. It's a small restaurant , there are 5 tables and 12 chairs all together. read more

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Came in here with my son for dinner. The portions are big, the food comes out hot. The chicken juicy, the shrimp was from a frozen bag you could tell. The fried rice was lacking egg if you're used to having egg in the fried rice. Ordering was fast and easy. This place has a few tables inside and a self serve soda machine. I would recommend eating here. read more

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Wow! I keep driving by this place and finally tried it. So glad I did! Fresh, delicious teppanyaki that was ready in 5 minutes! Tons of food. The sushi rolls are super affordable too. It was enough food for two people and $28! The veggies in the teppanyaki were fabulous. We got a spicy tuna roll and the chicken teppanyaki meal. Nice to get the same taste and volume without all the wait and fanfare and expense of a regular teppanyaki restaurant. New staple for me! Will be back soon. Also, my picky 13 year old approves. read more

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Akiras Japanese restaurant was a family favorite. I was looking for amazing fried rice- while searching, we found Kyoto who happens to be the owners of Akiras. We couldn't wait to try it. Located in the shopping mall at Stockdale Highway and Buena Vista with Samco, Mister Car Wash , Planet Fitness and Harrington House. It's bright, clean and modern. Order at the counter. There are a half dozen or so tables inside. We recognized the faces right away behind the counter. It was the two owners and one guy in the kitchen. The food- Overall, it's still good- familiar. Less lemon and butter than at their previous teppanyaki restaurant. The fried rice was better on day two. For take out teppanyaki, we were happy with it. If you're a fan of Akiras- give them a shot and help support their small business. read more

SUCH GREAT FOOD!! All the high quality and freshness of a Japanese restaurant, served faster than any fast food restaurant. The dining area was very clean and tastefully decorated. From what I could see of the kitchen, it was so shiny and spotless. The gentleman that took my order was very professional and helpful, the lady that gave me my order was very polite and attentive. The menu is simple but perfect, I had their salad with ginger dressing, and the best Las Vegas roll I have EVER had in my whole life. The breading tastes like a perfectly fried hush puppy, and WOW! This is definitely my new go to spot for Japanese food read more

Food is very good! Service is good! Very nice people here! Great seating inside! They give you a lot of food whenever you order from here which is a plus! Food never disappoints! read more

I stopped by this place the other day to grab a couple meals before work. Now this is the second time I've been here. I think the first time was about a year ago so I had looked on yelp to for the menu and the prices. When I stepped in the establishment I did notice that the prices did go up significantly. I believe the Chicken bowl was about $12.50 but now goes for about $17.50. Now you do get a good portion of chicken, rice and veggies for the price. But if your comparing a Chinese combo plate which is about $13-$15 bucks for the same size portions then yeah this place is a little overpriced priced! The chicken was well cooked not to dry, the rice was okay at best with little seasoning as far as salt, soy sauce and maybe a little msg. And the veggies were soft but drowned in what tasted like soy sauce. I did drown the food in Sriracha sauce, which makes everything taste better in my opinion. But was the food and the price good enough to come back a third time....probably not. So be my guest and try it out for yourself. read more

Kyoto Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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We ordered 8 bowls to go and I had the steak bowl. It was really good! I loved the sauces, they were the best. I finished the whole bowl and so did my family. if you want something health you should try it. My whole family loved it. read more

My hubby took my to this place to celebrate our anniversary and it was the BOMB. Definitely taking my mother in-law here and the kids! The place is so welcoming and the employees are the sweetest! read more

AHHHHHHH!!!I adore this place so much!! Any day I choose to go to this place makes it a great day. 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. read more

Absolutely amazing, a family favorite. Great flavor and so much food. Highly recommend

Yummy! Kyoto will now be my go to spot for Teppan. Definitely reminded me of our favorite restaurant Akira's that closed. I chose the chicken and steak combination and hubby had the chicken and shrimp combination. Great portion sizes, both meals were enough to split or share with additional family. Service was quick and food came within minutes. Small location but had a steady stream of takeout orders. Two thumbs up for us on this one. read more

Food came out quickly, and the service was friendly. The whole establishment was clean, and it seemed like a comfortable place to eat in (though we ordered to go). We ordered a hibachi shrimp (with fried rice and veggies) and hibachi steak (with white rice and veggies). The fried rice was a little salty, so next time we'll def order the white rice for both. The dishes came with two sauces (the dark sauce was my favorite!). Overall, pretty pleased with the meal. A good portion size. We'll likely be back. read more

Kyoto Japanese Grill - Shrimp hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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One of my favorite places in town for sushi. They have a great fried rice and an awesome katsu. Been here for a dinner date a couple times and even brought the whole family. It's a small, quaint, spotless, family owned place but you're definitely getting a homemade lunch or dinner selection off their menu. Everything is made in house. It's fresh, so it's not fast but not saying it's slow either. Every time we've been here it's reasonably priced with a little wait. Excellent food options and I feel it's one of the different sushi spots in town. A much larger roll but super fresh and super delicious. If you want fresh Japanese style food, this place destroys the Panda next door for sure. read more

Kyoto Japanese Grill - Firecracker roll - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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My husband and I love teppanyaki. We'd been wanting to try Kyoto for quite a while, but their hours are split (open for lunch, then open again for dinner) and we kept missing them. Today we finally made it there for lunch. It was a holiday and it was quite slow for them, but we didn't mind the quiet. The service was friendly and the menu was simple. I chose the chicken teppanyaki and my husband the steak. We also ordered a side of miso soup. Our meals came with fried rice and grilled veggies. All together we paid $40 - no drinks, just water. I felt the the price was a little pricey, considering traditional teppanyaki meals comes with soup, salad, and a show. But the portions were very hearty and the food was quite good. If I'm being honest, I didn't care for the spicy mustard sauce the meals come with, but the ginger sauce was delicious! At one point I told my husband it was like crack, I could get enough of it! I left feeling very full; I ate all the chicken and veggies, but couldn't finish all the rice my meal came with. My only complaint, carrots were definitely missing from the grilled veggies. I'll would definitely have this place again. read more

Kyoto Japanese Grill - Chicken Teppanyaki - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Food is great, usually get it to go. Chicken and shrimp is amazing and the Ginger sauce they have is delicious. I have had the fillet and shrimp as well phenomenal. The salad and soup was on point as well. The parking lot can be a nightmare but the food is totally worth it read more

I've had food here several times now this place definitely deserves 5 stars; however, they are inconsistent. I've gotten food twice now when it was super duper salty and hard to eat, so not sure what happened. Other than those 2 times, Kyoto has been really good. I recommend this place. If you order over the phone or online then you won't have to wait too long. It's a fast food version of teppanyaki, but you can tell it tastes fresh and you can see them preparing your food in the back if you order at the restaurant. They also have sushi here too, it's pretty good sushi. I would get it again for sure. Anytime I have visited, they weren't busy. People come and go, but there's never a huge wait time or line. The restaurant looks clean and there's a good amount of parking. You guys need to try it if you haven't tried it. read more

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Since my first visit, I've ordered from Kyoto about 10 times. I enjoy it for the most part--it doesn't quite have the flair or depth of flavor of an authentic teppanyaki restaurant, but it's still pretty good. When my wife says we're having it for dinner, I'm happy. The service is quick, and the staff is friendly. Best of all, I get to enjoy Kyoto from the comfort of my own home. read more

This is a good option for take out teppanyki. Call in to make your order for faster service; or you can walk in and order, you will just have to wait approx 15-20 minutes. We ordered the California roll for our sushi- fresh and good size; approx 6 pieces. For our entree we ordered the steak and shrimp; steak is very tender . Plenty of rice; rice overload. Grilled vegetables; zucchini and broccoli. I think there was only one or two pieces of broccoli. Would have been nice to get a few more pieces of broccoli. This is enough for two people . They give you two sauces ; one sauce is a little grainy and had wasabi in it. The other sauce was sweeter . They have a few tables inside to sit at; however it's more like a take out spot. read more

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My toddler threw a tantrum and the staff were so nice and accommodating to us. We had to leave after ordering in and they gave us a bag and sauces for the road. When we got to sit down to eat, the food was amazing! We got a spicy tuna roll, miso, and chicken teppan. Everything was great and we're so excited to try the steak and shrimp! read more

Kyoto Japanese Grill - Chicken rice and vegetables - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Went here for the first time today and it was great. Huge portion. The chicken and steak were good quality. The included sauces were also good: some kind of hot mustard and ginger sauce. My only wish is that they gave more vegetables than rice. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to try this place for the first time and absolutely loved it. The woman who took our order was so lovely, that kind of customer service is a reason we will definitely return to this place! Food was so yummy and the portions are worth the price. I definitely recommend the filet mignon over the new york steak plate! read more

The tastes of Benihana or Shogun, but fast casual for a quick to go meal! Kyoto is delicious! We were originally going to grab Panda Express next door, but decided to give Kyoto a try. Their menu is simple. Either choose from their hibachi bowls which include fried rice and veggies with your choice or protein or get a sushi roll. I got the chicken and shrimp. It was delicious! The portion was huge and the food was so full of great flavor. Because the food was freshly cooked on the grill, it had nice char and crisp to the edges. It was so good. They also include your traditional teppan sauces (one ginger and one sesame). This will definitely be added to my list as one of Bakersfield's bests! read more

Great food and nice dining area. We had a variety of rolls and each were fresh and tasty. Also had their teriyaki chicken with fried rice and veggies. Excellent! Portion size was large and easily shared. Definitely worth the trip. We'll be back! read more

Nothing special about the look of this place , The food and the friendly staff speaks for itself. Their fried rice is the best meal in Bakersfield when you don't want a meal.. (IMO)Great place to go if you are too busy to sit down and have them make Teppan in front of your face. We ordered the firecracker roll the chicken and steak plate and the shrimp plate. They are usually my favorite go to place when I want fried rice . This is the one time that they weren't what I was expecting. The firecracker roll wasn't a bad choice, but it was the first time I had it, and I was expecting something more savory. It seemed as if the oil it was fried in old. Not complaining about the flavor just that it wasn't what I was expecting in flavor. The chicken and steak plate was ordered by my wife and she said it was good but the steak was a little tougher than she normally gets the shrimp plate have every piece of shrimp on the plate overcooked I ate maybe three shrimp and a couple spoons of rice put it down and try to eat it later. I microwaved that the next day it virtually not edible. Usually I eat my whole plate and don't have a problem. The only difference in the service this time and last time was I ordered it an hour before they closed. Not sure if that made a difference but I will never eat it that late again. Overall I love this place and it stopped me from traveling next door(if you know where they're located you know what I mean)! Kyoto today wasn't your day.Ill try it again in January, and I'm looking forward to it.. read more

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Always consistent with excellent food. Love the salmon sashimi as well as hibachi chicken or steak meals. Veggies and rice come with the hibachi meals, along with signature mustard and ginger sauce that we enjoyed at Akira, their previous restaurant on California Ave. New Online order option!!! https://order.spoton.com/payc-kyoto-japanese-grill-11554/bakersfield-ca/636d763b93d070c9860f89df?_gl=1*16idgpb*_gcl_au*NDEzMjE0NjcxLjE3MDIyNTcxMTk. read more

Crave the food, but don't really need the show. This place was great. Didn't need to wait too long. Very convient to get your fix.

Pretty solid fast-casual eatery. Very limited space for seating, so I'd recommend getting food to go. I tried the Steak and Shrimp meal, and the flavor and cook were both good. I liked one of the sauces, but the other (with wasabi) was a bit grainy and broken. I got a ton of zucchini and only 1 piece of broccoli, and more rice than I could eat over 2 meals. All in all, it's a decent choice to pick up a meal to go. read more

Kyoto Japanese Grill - Steak and Shrimp. - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I saw this place being built and I always wanted to try it. Just my luck, a vendor catered their food to my office 2 days ago. We were so impressed we decided to go try it in person! It's a small restaurant with limited seating, I think carry out is their main business. The owner or manager was overlooking the staff and they are very well trained. And the food came fast. I ordered the steak and shrimp combo, and I found out why this place is a grill. My food was cooked in the style of teppanyaki! What a smart idea! It even come with the two standard teppanyaki dipping sauce, ginger and mustard. Of course the side is fried rice! The meat was cooked well, and the rice was delicious and buttery! Highly recommend this place. Their catering service is great and we will use them in the future! read more

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The food was great here have nothing but great things to say about the food. The ambience was clean, quiet and nice. The restroom was perfectly clean, but I didn't give a five stars because the service was just service. The older owner who owns it at the cash register was a bit uneasy or disgruntled looking as I open the door to leave and how that open for my colleague he scolded me and told me to close his door keep in mind. It wasn't a windy day or anything. It was just a bit cold. Definitely need to work on your customer service. Not welcoming at all. read more

Kyoto Japanese Grill - Food - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Always the best quality and service! Highly recommended as a Bakersfield go to eatery.

I miss Akiras but the food is just as good the rice is my favorite although they no longer add the sesame seeds. The steak and chicken is fabulous. Service is great a small location but the park is across the street so makes it perfect for lunch or dinner. read more

Perfect take out for a Saturday night! Katsu Chicken, NY steak & chicken combo and an extra side of chicken and steak! Fresh and always on point! read more

Kyoto Japanese Grill - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Small clean new place. You can call in your order if you like. They have dine in and to go. I called in two sushi rolls to go to eat at the park across the street. Location is very convenient. Order was ready in 10 mins service was good. The sushi rolls were fresh and tasty. I recommend you give it a try. They also have hibachi plates read more

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Omg! I love this place! Food was perfect and large portions. I even ordered a few extra plates to take to work. I'll definitely be picking up some meals here. Check them out! read more

I order the steak and shrimp plate with the fried rice on the side. The vegetables were very salty drenched in sauce. The fried rice was dry very plain. The shrimp was good the steak was very overcooked. The service was ok I walked in when it was lunch time they were so busy. No where to sit so I place my order Togo. read more

I went in to ask if I could buy sauce, as my husband had leftovers at home and wanted more sauce. The Owner ( I assume ) said NO. I could not buy sauce I have to buy food as well. I let him know that I am a customer I have purchased food. He still refused, and that's fine it's his business. However I will not be back. Food lack's flavor anyways. read more

I'm kind of obsessed with teppan meals and this fast-food type of restaurant with a choice of protein, fried rice, and veggies is right up my alley! We have come many, many times and will be back many, many more. The location is fairly new so it's super tidy, but it is also very small inside. Only a handful of tables available but we usually order ahead of time (totally recommend doing this to avoid a long wait since everything is cooked to order), pickup, and enjoy at home. They have great protein choices as well as a couple of sushi rolls, salad, and even katsu chicken. We've had almost everything on the menu over the many months that we've been frequenting the location and have enjoyed everything. My one tiny complaint is that, sometimes, the veggies aren't cooked through and you chomp on a hard piece of zucchini... not the worst crime, and definitely not bad enough to keep me from coming back lol. I just ask for well-done veggies and it's better most times haha. Definitely recommend. I'll absolutely be back. read more

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