We have been going to Tokyo Garden for as long as I can remember, and it has always felt like…read morefamily. James has watched our children grow up, and they are always so excited to see him! We have tried every teppanyaki restaurant in town, and Tokyo Garden stands out by far. The food is always phenomenal, and the portions are huge--yet somehow, we still manage to eat every last bite! You definitely don't want to miss their incredibly tender steak or delicious fried rice. Their sushi rolls are amazing too! Between the wonderful food, generous portions, and warm, family-like atmosphere, no other place compares. We always leave happy, full, and looking forward to our next visit!

We went to celebrate a family member's birthday and had a wonderful experience! The food was…read moredelicious, the service was top-notch, and the chef cooking right at the table made the experience so much fun. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, making it a great place for a special occasion. Definitely a hidden gem--we'll be back!

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

Kyoto is small, but quaint very clean menu is straight to the point. We ordered takeout we were…read moregreeted 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.

Rib eye was delicious and perfect! The Bakersfield roll was ok, there was too much sauce on it-…read morefor my tastes. The chef was entertaining and entertaining fire show was Servís-nice young lady who seemed to be learning her role because she didn't clear the table dishes that no longer had food. As a result, table became cluttered. Ambience- simple nothing special. There were Lloyd of people due to graduation dinners of large family groups. Reservations were needed.

I would recommend going elsewhere for dinner for a great experience. We came here to celebrate with…read morefamily. They will seat you with random people so don't expect the experience to be intimate, which will cause issues because now some people in your party or the other party don't get a clear view cause everyone is being squeezed in. Total service, beyond horrible. From waiting to even be seated to waiting a while to even get your drink order taken or drinks. You will sit looking around, and actually be forgotten but eventually be remembered. Waitress forgot about our order for an appetizer, and hardly checked on us. I seen other Chefs and even ours was drinking on the clock during performance and that sounds dangerous mix for involving fire. The food was SUPER oily but not bad. Very hard to hear since it's loud.

Came here with a friend the other night and we each had a roll and shared some tempura!…read more The service was wonderful and the sushi was good. I enjoyed mine, but I may have just made the wrong choice. I'll have to come back and try some other ones in the future. Everything was nice and fresh, mine just didn't have the WOW FACTOR THAT I was looking for. Great ambiance for sure and the place filled up quickly! I'll be back again to try some more rolls in the near future.

Kanpai is a sushi and teppanyaki restaurant and lounge. My coworkers and I came here for lunch, and…read morethe lunch specials were good value. We were seating at a regular table, but still able to order the teppan items. It was just made to order and served entrée style inside of the whole experience you would probably get at dinner time. I ordered the 5oz New York Steak ($29) lunch teppan meal and it comes with fried rice, assorted veggies and miso soup. The food was prepared in a timely manner and my steak was cooked to the medium temp I ordered. It was super tasty and flavorful, but definitely on the heavy and oily side. The portion was large enough that I had leftovers for a subsequent meal. My coworkers who had chicken and shrimp versions of the experience also enjoyed their meals. Just to level set for expectations on the portion size. The gents finished their food, and the ladies had enough to take togo. Overall it is a splurge for a lunch but a good deal for teppan. Not something I would frequent because the nature of teppan can be oily and heavy, but I wouldn't mind coming back when my coworkers are in the mood for some teppan.

So glad I tried this place out! Located in the old Akira's building, is a trip down memory lane!…read more We had a little wait before we were seated but not too long. The hostess was so friendly and routinely stopped by for refills and to check if we needed anything. The Teppan chef was amazing, he was super friendly, made lots of fun jokes and did a wonderful show for our table while cooking super delicious portions! My husband and I both ordered the steak and shrimp teppan and it came with miso soup, a ginger dressed salad, a huge mound of delicious fried rice, bean sprouts (my fave!), grilled veggies, our protein of choice, and a scoop of yummy ice cream. The portions are huge so come super hungry or be prepared to take home leftovers! This place is perfect for large gatherings or date nights (keep in mind tables are sometimes shared but with adequate space) Found my new fave Japanese restaurant!

I stopped by this restaurant for a birthday party on a Wednesday evening. To my surprise it was…read morecompletely empty when we arrived at 7 o'clock. We were greeted by a wonderful waitress who was very friendly very accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure that we were completely satisfied with our experience. The food overall was good unfortunately my combination fried rice was definitely lacking flavor. The portion sizes were OK but I have received much larger portions for a cheaper price at other restaurants. The hibachi chef definitely put on a good show, all the Teppanyaki was cooked to perfection and my family was fully satisfied with the performance. So overall good experience but the food was definitely nothing to brag about definitely lacking flavor.

This is a Veteran owned Teppanyaki food truck of Bakerfield owned by Rafael & Nayely. Rafael…read moreformerly in the Navy stationed on the East Coast. The idea of this food truck was Inspired by an a romantic date night early in their relationship. You can find them on Instagram for their locations Friday -Monday. They do catering as well. Tonight they catered for our group of around 50 people. The food was tasty and they did an excellent job. Definitely find them and have a yummy meal with them.

I wanted to give this business the benefit of the doubt, but my experience left me feeling…read morefrustrated and uncomfortable. During my visit, I ordered only a drink. The employee/owner was very friendly and engaged me in conversation while processing my payment. Because of the ongoing conversation, I didn't immediately review my receipt. Later, when I checked the receipt, I discovered that I had been charged for an item that I did not order. The charge was significantly higher than what I expected to pay based on my actual purchase. What bothered me most was not the dollar amount itself, but the fact that the receipt did not match what I requested. Customers should never have to worry about being charged for items they didn't order, and I would strongly encourage anyone visiting to carefully review their receipt before leaving. I can't speak for everyone else's experience, but based on mine, I left feeling disappointed and hesitant to return. Transparency and accuracy are basic expectations when paying for a meal, and unfortunately that was not my experience here.

Food was sooo good! There was no wait time and the service was fast and great! Also love the calm…read morevibe inside.

Came here as I was craving some fresh fish and it did not disappoint at all. I ordered the chirashi…read morebowl, which came with different kinds of chef's choice sushi! It was absolutely delicious, and was served very fast. I also got it with a side of miso soup which was really comforting. The place itself was cozy with ample seating. It definitely gets busy during the dinner rush. Our servers were amazing and always checked in on us. I will be coming back soon!

Updating my review.. They hit all the high notes…read moreWe came at an off peak hour, but the waitress was very attentive & helpful My daughter loved the Miso soup We got a baked lobster roll and the Las Vegas roll. High notes for me, -the rolls were a good size but not so huge that I couldn't eat in 1 bite -the eel sauce & Japanese mayo was perfectly Umami, so tasty -The wasabi was perfectly spicy -food wait time was not too long -our drinks were never empty -the chopsticks were nice, not the cheap trash you usually get -the mood is set bc it's a little dark in there, with good music.hope I get to go on a date here soon .. still a great place for Sushi, They have added Poke bowls too

I was brought here as a surprise, and what a wonderful surprise it was . The service was fast and…read moreefficient. The waitress was friendly and considerate. The restaurant is clean , modern and feels elegant yet still inviting. We ordered miso soup , shrimp gyoza , mango mango as well as the Cajun roll . I was pleasantly surprised at how fresh everything was. The mango mango roll melted on your tongue ,it was absolutely incredible. This was by far the best mango roll I've ever had . The Cajun roll was spicy and delicious. The miso soup was so flavorful and warm , the perfect temperature.The shrimp gyoza was crispy and bursting with flavor. I enjoyed everything so much , I can't wait to visit again .

Bocados ALWAYS provides TOP TIER customer service…read more My most recent roll is the 6-9 Roll - Hands down a must have! Has a kick of spice (if you are sensitive to spice, let them know).

Absolutely loved our experience at Bocados! The food was delicious, the drinks were amazing, and…read morethe whole atmosphere was fun and lively. If you love sushi with a Mexican twist, this is definitely the spot! The 69 Roll is always a favorite of ours because it packs so much flavor with the spicy crab, shrimp tempura, avocado, jalapeño, salmon, and that sweet & spicy sauce. But keep in mind you only get 5 pieces versus the standard 8 pieces with a roll. The Mexican Roll was also incredible, especially with the cilantro, jalapeño, red onion, and sweet sauce. The Concha del Mar drink was refreshing and came in an actual seashell, which was such a fun touch! The Bocadillac was another standout because of its refreshing flavor and the fact that it came with a shot on the side. Overall, everything was fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. We loved the Japanese-Mexican fusion concept which makes Bocados such a unique dining experience. We also loved our server, Jamie, who was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.

Food was mid I ordered the chicken plate and the chicken was dry also I waited like 20-30 minutes…read morenot worth the wait

Great food, great hospitality, in Bakersfield for work and have been craving nothing but this since…read morethe first time we tried it!