I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner, and we left genuinely impressed. From the moment…read morewe walked in, we were warmly greeted and seated right away. Our server, Louisa, was absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly friendly, took the time to walk us through the menu, and even let us sample a variety of sake to help us find our favorite. Louisa truly made our experience memorable with her attentive and welcoming service. On top of that, the food was delicious. We had such a great time and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Da real deal, Toto Mo Oyshi (awesome) & Mo bettah than Tokyo bcuz: No jet lag & U don't need a big…read morebag of ca$h ...Don't get me wrong, It ain't cheap, but it's WORTH IT! Delightful Japanese Owner/Hostess Go with da seasoned broth & premium wagyu.... YOLO

Arrived at 7:40ish. Last call for food was at like 8pm? Restaurant closes at 9 pm…read more.. Seems okay until I kept noticing the waiters staring at us. Pretty uncomfortable situation. Ramen needed salt. Like a lot. Spicy was not too spicy... Didn't come with many toppings. Pork chop was huge though! Lacking flavor as well though. 6.8/10 Crispy Shrimp Roll. Perfect. 10/10 Wontons (beef) 7/10. Seemed burnt. Lacking flavor.

Located in a shopping plaza. Got the Tori Katsu chicken cutlet set and a spicy tuna roll…read more The chicken katsu was done right. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and not greasy. It came together perfectly with the sides and felt like a complete, comforting meal. Everything on the plate tasted fresh and well prepared. The spicy tuna roll was a nice addition. Clean flavors with just enough spice, and it balanced out the richness of the katsu. The restaurant has a calm, casual feel and it's easy to sit and enjoy your food. Staff was friendly and attentive, and service was smooth. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm in the mood for a solid Japanese meal.

Great service, great ambiance - felt like I was actually in Japan - with the koi pond and…read moreeverything else. My daughter loved feeding the fish. Food was excellent- way better than Benihana here in in LA We were very satisfied

I strongly advise against dining at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Palm Springs. I had a reservation…read morefor my mother's birthday celebration, but our experience was far from enjoyable. Upon arrival, the hostess informed us of a wait, but she couldn't provide a reason. Despite arriving promptly after a spa treatment, we were starving and expected to be seated soon. However, after a frustrating 25-minute wait, I approached the hostess to inquire about the delay. She offered no explanation, but eventually led us to a table occupied by a family who had already ordered appetizers and drinks. We decided to skip the drinks, as we were too hungry to eat on an empty stomach. We hoped to order later, but unfortunately, no one ever returned to our table. As a result, we never had the chance to order our food. To make matters worse, we noticed that other tables were able to order and receive their meals and cocktails much more quickly. It seemed as though our chef was either unaware of our table or completely absent. We were left with no idea when we could expect to order our actual food. Finally, we decided to leave, and we never had the opportunity to enjoy our meal. While we did manage to get some miso soup, it was extremely salty. In addition to the poor food quality and the terrible customer service we received from the hostess, I also noticed some of the tables were a bit rowdy. The chef was performing tricks and throwing shrimp into people's mouths, which was a bit tacky and didn't seem safe. Overall, I highly recommend avoiding Kobe Japanese Steakhouse. Don't waste your time and money on this disappointing dining experience.

I absolutely love this restaurant and when I'm in the Coachella Valley, this is at the top of my…read morelist for places to eat. The miso ramen bowls are phenomenal. Rich, savory broth, tender noodles and eggs cooked with absolute precision. My biggest complaint is that chickens don't lay bigger eggs, because I could eat a full pound of those silky masterpieces. The chicken karaage is fried chicken at its peak: crisp, juicy, and seasoned just right. Then there's the spicy edamame, the one dish I order every time without question. I have no idea what they put in that sauce, but it is bold and addictive.

The chicken karage was so good! It came out hot, moist and with a good coat of a nice crunch batter…read moretop. So yummy! Big pieces, just wish they gave more! Big juicy fried chicken pieces :) would def get again, we actually did order another 9/10 Shared a bowl of mild spicy tonkastu ramen with thick noodles (which aren't that thick?) I liked it. Good soup and noodles were cooked right. Only 2 slices of pork. Not bad! 8.5/10 Service is good people were nice and we got seated immediately

Sushi was fresh, service was excellent, presentation was amazing. Thank you to our server Amanda…read morewho made the whole experience great. Will definitely be back for more!!!

The server was very observant, I was happily eating what I thought to be a spicy salmon roll but…read morewas actually spicy tuna when my server Eddie came by and asked how everything was. I said it was good but he looked closer and realized my order was wrong without my knowing. They comped the one I had been eating already and gave me the one I had originally asked for.

To celebrate my kids' birthdays, we made reservations at Mikado. We first stopped to see the…read moreflamingos, then took the boats to the restaurant. The place was almost empty and they squished us in with another family, which made it somewhat uncomfortable. Our waitress was also extremely rude. She immediately asked to take our orders- before we even had time to sit down. She spoke too fast and seemed stressed or angry, or like she was rushing us out. I didn't appreciate feeling like I was taking up space- she made us feel unwelcome. Despite this, we took our time and ordered drinks, which were nice and strong (albeit overpriced) The menu is also expensive, and although we ordered nothing out of the ordinary, our bill was over $300.00. The food tasted fine. No complaints there. We enjoyed watching our chef cook in front of us and the overall experience was a memorable one. Nevertheless the kids had a fun evening, and I made the best of it, but I will not be returning. At that price point there are many better food options in the Palm Desert area.

Alright This is such…read morea good restaurant So cool to see them cook Fabian's jokes are so funny Fabian is the best Love catching shrimp in my mouth Great singing at the end Food sucks but still everything else is perfect so just buy the cheapest thing and go to in and out after

My husband and I went to brunch today at Ponzu. We were interested in trying a Japanese breakfast,…read moresomething neither of us had experienced before. Matthew was our server. He was outstanding- friendly, attentive, perfect service from start to finish. We enjoyed The Morning After (mocktail) and Very Berry, which was a Prosecco cocktail with fruity flavors. I had the Tsukiji Chirashi, my husband ordered The Classic Bento box and we shared the Wake & Bac Roll. I wasn't sure about a roll with bacon, but the bacon wasn't overwhelming. The chirashi had plentiful sashimi. My husband enjoyed the bento, in particular the pickled veggies and the ginger dressing for the salad. He remarked that the miso soup was more "hardy" than others he's had. Free parking in the lot across the street. A perfect meal!

Dined on the patio in late August for dinner, but you know I adore desert nights. Lychee martini…read morewas sweet but not overpowering. Fried calamari was perfectly seasoned. Light. Paired so beautifully w the sauces. Tahquitz Sunrise was a little heavy and at times confusing, but all in all strong. The black dragon, w ponzu, made me a little dizzy. I was so overwhelmed by the flavor. But I die for eel. The Palm Springs roll was flavorful, fattened w crab & nicely cooked shrimp, topped w crispy tempura. Service was attentive and the ambiance was upbeat, trendy & cute. Will def be back.

Excellent service and even better meal. If possible, try and sit at the chef counter. They're very…read moreinformative and have lots of great recommendations. Some of the best uni I've had in a while. Yellowtail and salmon were also delicious

Good food, presentation of sushi was good. Fish was excellent seams to be a good grade. Needs a…read morelittle better grade of sushi rice though. Service needs a little improvement. Ambiance needs some improvement looks a little tired.

I love the food but have a hard time listening to Jesus loves me yes I know several times while I…read moresit there for 45 minutes.

I've been here twice; once a year and a half ago and again yesterday. Both times I had a great…read moreexperience. We don't have many great sushi options in the Coachella Valley so I'm glad to have Joyce! I ordered the Spicy Crunch Salmon Roll and it was delicious! Very filling. Our table also ordered the garlic flavored shishito peppers. They were cooked perfectly but I wasn't a fan of the sauce as it tasted more like teriyaki sauce but that's just a preference thing. Next time I'll try the lemon pepper flavor. The staff was very friendly and the service was prompt. They even have a cute serving-robot that goes to your table. Anyway, I'd definitely go back and also got my friends hooked!

We had a reservation here last Tuesday to try their "Restaurant Week" menu…read more We pulled into the parking lot a few minutes before reservation and there were only two cars in the parking lot so we drove around the back thinking that's where we're supposed to park but no cars there either and we were a bit confused. When we pulled back around to the front, there were some yellow pylons near the front of the entrance and some garbage on one of the outdoor tables and it looked very dark inside as if the lights were off, we figured they had to have been closed so we drove off to have dinner elsewhere. A bit later, we get a notice from OpenTable that we did not check in so I called the restaurant the following day to ask them what happened, the nice young lady that answered the phone told us that they were open at the time of our reservation. If they were indeed open, what a turn off to have only two cars in the parking lot, pylons in front and trash stacked on the outdoor table, I can't imagine what the inside would look like or the kitchen.

Attn. vegans and anyone who has dietary restrictions: AVOID THIS PLACE!…read more Even if you ask for a vegan version of a menu item, they'll give you the non-vegan version. And they'll make that mistake with both your appetizer and entree. If you're lucky and they don't mess up your order, it will be void of flavor. Just go anywhere else. You'll probably get better food and a better experience.