Kabuki Sushi has mind-numbingly wide selection of items on the menu; the sushi, sashimi, tempura, noodles, katsu and don buri (rice bowls), and a higher level of "exotic" variants. There's an adventure in figuring out what to order, and another adventure in consuming your catch. A tiny space with perfect people-watching windows, Kabuki has seen the hunnybunny and I on many a date night (because of the tasty food and the geographic nearness). The food is fun, well made, and you leave knowing you did the Japanese thing well. What I really like to do is start here and halfway through head across the street to Kyoto, which offers similar fare with a more proletarian take to the presentation. It's the best part of a soy sauce pub crawl :-) and makes for an interesting date night! read more

Open late and very consistent, that's what I like about Kabuki. Kabuki is, for me, a great middle ground middle ground of fair price and always consistent service. The sushi has never been off, and at times some rolls may lack a little bit of excitement but it's still good at the end of the day. For example, the spicy tuna roll isn't very spicy ... but I don't really care because the overall flavour was great and blew me away! This roll was like eating Tuna Tataki, the chefs have replicated that dish in a roll very well. Overall, this is one of my go to delivery places for sushi during this time of quarantine. They are also open late! Kudos to them and their team! read more

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Kabuki has become our new go-to place for sushi. I love the cozy atmosphere, the service, and that fact that it's just a little closer to home. Furusato is still probably the best in town, but if I'm lazy and just want a quick sushi fix, it's Kabuki. We always order the beef tataki (lightly seared beef slices in ponzu sauce) and a couple sushi rolls to share. The sushi portions are quite generous, not like those dinky little sushi rolls they give you at fast-food joints. Two different rolls are usually enough for two of us to share. Ingredients are always fresh, and the rice on the sushi is usually made just right so that it doesn't fall apart on you after the first bite (I hate that - test of really good sushi!). I would recommend the Crazy Boy roll (deep-fried California roll) and the Rainbow or Spider roll. The seafood udon is also very good, filled with chewy udon noodles and lots of shrimp, squid, and meats. Service is usually quite fast, though I have never seen the restaurant packed to full capacity yet. It's usually about half full on a busy day. The tiny restaurant is decorated with framed photos of Japanese kabuki theatre, and there is a huge cherry blossom tree in the middle of the place, towering over everything and everyone, strung with tiny white lights for a wonderful romantic touch. It's one of my favorite things about the place :) I really wanted to give Kabuki five stars, but I have to be honest, the last time we visited (last week), it was not up to par as usual. The beef tataki was not as great; the slices were a little thicker than usual (beef tataki should be thinly sliced, it makes a big difference), and the sauce was not the same. Service was also a little slower, although there was only one other table besides us. Granted, we came during late night, about an hour before closing, so that might have been why. Hopefully the next time we go, it will be back to excellent! Because it's still high on our list of sushi places in town, if not one of the top two! read more

So, I am waffling between a 3 and 4 star rating for this place. I actually think that it is quite pretty inside. Love the fake cherry blossom tree in the middle, with the lanterns glowing around. Having been in Japan, this made me nostalgic for the country. Bathroom could use some renos though. Our server was kind and prompt and friendly. However, she didn't seem to know the menu that well. Menu had a great selection of different kinds of sushi and rolls. However, seemed to be lacking in the typical appetizers and bento boxes that I would expect - no gyoza even. I noticed online there seemed to be combination menus, but we were not given them when we were seated. However, if you want sushi and rolls this is the place for you. We tried shrimp tempura, Oilers rolls, chopped scallop rolls, and unagi rolls. They came out fairly quickly. Shrimp tempura was tasty. Fresh enough shrimp, great crispy batter and nice dipping sauce. The rolls were all fine. My favourite though was the chopped scallop rolls. The scallops were plentiful and super fresh. Oiler rolls were tasty too....spicy tuna on the inside and fresh tuna on the outside. The tuna on the outside perhaps lacked some flavour, but with the sauce it carried the roll though. The unagi rolls would have been my favourite, but the eel was overcooked...and for all the rolls the rice in them wasn't quite right. It didn't seem to stick together as it should have. Prices were great though for some pretty decently filled rolls. I think with a few tweeks this could be a full and amazing restaurant. It was sad that on the night we were there, we were the only ones seated. I am not sure how it compares to Kyoto across the street, but to me just a few improvements are needed for this place to be fantastic. I definitely will go back, especially if I am seeing a show at the Garneau and find parking! read more

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The bestie and I have birthdays this week, so you know it had to be Japanese. I was a little torn about whether or not I was going to give Kabuki a three or a four star. It's not a four star. I agree with a lot of the reviews when they say the food is rather average. It's tasty enough, but no eye-rollers. The service I found to be decent. It's not that she was inattentive. I think she was just unsure and inexperienced, as I could see her constantly checking us from afar. Very sweet and friendly. The atmosphere was clean and soothing. My bestie is in love with the subtle minty/avocado green of the walls, and the pretty tree with the fabric flowers in the middle of the room. Did you see my photo of the 'Love Boat'? It was twenty dollars-half price-on Tuesday, and it definitely filled us both. It just wasn't super special or anything. But for twenty bucks, I'm not going to complain! The bestie tells me she's ordered take-out here and is pleased with the food and the price. I think that's what I would do, is order take-out from here, rather than coming in to eat. Then again, I'd love to try their beef tataki special as well. read more

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I had a pretty good lunch at this new Japanese sushi bar and robata next to the Garneau Theatre. It was rainy out so I didn't feel like waiting on the corner to cross over to the Kyoto. Because it was my first time, I ordered the Deluxe Sashimi. I figure if the Sashimi is any good, then the rest can't be far off. It was 25 pieces of fish and more than I really needed, but it was a good indication of what they can do. First, the pieces of sashimi were huge; some easily twice the size of sashimi servings anywhere else. I leave it to you if that's a good thing or not. If quantity is your priority though, this is your place. Unfortunately, quality was hit and miss. Some of the selections were simply out of this world: smoky mackerel, nutty toro and firm smooth roe. Oddly though, I found the tako (served with a little spring onion on top) and the hamachi to be sub par. If the fish were all of equal quality, I'd be a real fan. They're fairly new and might still be working out some kinks. All and all a perfectly good lunch. I'll be back to give it another try and to try out some of their robata items. Their biggest advantage to me is that they're in easy walking distance. Delivery is through Dial and Dine. read more

Kabuki Sushi and Grill - Japanese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I visited on Sunday evening. A small but very quaint restaurant. Their service was very fast, unlike some of the reviews on here previously. From their expansive menu, we ordered the Oilers Roll, Dragon Eye Salmon Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Chicken Karaage, Edmonton Roll, and Blazing Unagi Roll. Everything was decent taste-wise and portions were satisfactory. Prices were a bit higher than some of the other sushi shops, but not outrageous. I will most likely be back to sample some of the other menu items (from their list of hundreds). read more

After tonight, I am done with this place. It was empty on a Saturday night, yet it took forever for the food to come out. For a party of 3, there were about 6 dishes ordered - two were completely forgotten. The stupid thing is, both those items were bigger ticket and probably a nice profit. The server apologized, but that was it. No offer of a discount or anything. Business must be pretty darn good that they can be that careless, even with competition right across the street. Guess where I'll be going. Maybe it was empty tonight for a reason. Too bad, and now they've lost two more good customers. So. Not. Impressed. read more

Kabuki Sushi and Grill - Spinach goma-ae $5 - Japanese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Not a fan of their calamari, tubes of squid not rings, bad stiff texture. Rolls were fresh and ok read more

The parking is terrible at Kabuki. They only have 2 stalls behind the Garneau building. But they apparently have a few more in the residential further west. You have to check their website for the exact location of their stalls or pick up one of their brochures at the restaurant. Once you manage parking and go inside, the restaurant is quite unique in terms of their decor. It's quite simplistic but there is a giant cherry blossom tree in the center decorated with lights, which create a romantic atmosphere for the place. The walls are painted a greenish-yellow with green bamboo accents. And, of course, we care about the food. For friends who love eel, Kabuki boasts a huge selection of unagi dishes on their menu. Typically restaurants only offer the one and only unagi roll, but this restaurant offers a great variety. What attracted me most to the menu was a couple of flaming rolls. What was disappointing about the rolls was the rice was not rolled tight enough or was the wrong type of rice used(?) but it has that s What we ordered: - Flaming unagi roll (forgot the actual name) - It wasn't exactly flaming. They put the roll in a handmade tinfoil box and made it flame underneath the roll. The flame was for decor purposes and enhanced the roll in no way, which was a little disappointing for me, but still beautiful to look at. - Dragon eye roll - Ahh, the Mikado-made famous dragon eye variation. The sauce was not bad, but comparing to Mikado's original sauce, it tastes nothing like it. What made this stand out for me was they mixed fake crab meat (pollock) in with the rice. It's hard to notice, but if you stop to look at your food carefully, you will notice the flaky addition. Very nice touch to make the roll unique. - Sockeye salmon sashimi - A rare but classy addition to a few Japanese restaurants in Edmonton. This is the second place where I found this on the menu. At $16 ($4 more than regular salmon sashimi here), it's quite an expensive indulgence. But the sockeye salmon was VERY lean. The texture seemed a bit weird for me...almost flaky like cooked salmon. I haven't had too much experience with raw sockeye salmon, so I can't say whether this is the correct texture or not. But it definitely differs from my other experiences. The service was good. Since this is quite a new restaurant, I think they just need more time to work it out, but definitely A+ for trying. We ordered tea, but instead of giving us a pot, like they did with the table of 4, we had to wait for the waiter to come by to get more tea...a slight inconvenience. I assume our waiter is the boss as he was super polite and always smiling. What impressed me the most was he bows every time he comes to our table and tells us to enjoy our food quite often. It was to the point where I thought he was starting to go hunchback from doing it too much. But definitely A+ on the Japanese mannerism. In fact, he caught me spying at his parking sheet on the wall and rushed to give me a brochure (for the parking spots) and told me about the website. Needs improvement in some areas, but great service still. All in all, I would be willing to try this place out again some time in the later future. read more

Kabuki Sushi and Grill - Japanese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Their foods are good, but they are not using the Japanese rice to make the sushi, and the rice which is use to make the sushi is not that sticky. And this time I had order a box dinner, the beef in the box is awesome, but it only include a little bit rice for the beef. If they can include more rice will be better. Also they have some special deals, therefore I had order the dragon eye roll. Because it's half price on that day I went there. read more

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Kabuki Sushi is a fancier, hipper version of Kyoto Sushi, across the street. Somehow that makes each of them better :-) Fancy sushi rolls, easily big enough to share for two on date night. Sometimes the whole adventure is just searching through the menu, pinpointing those rolls which perfectly match the mood. When delivered the food always fits the bill, making the second part of date night adventure just roll on by! I have to call out the Fire Roll, an unagi (eel) roll with a moat of flammable alcohol that arrives at your table aflame! How cool is that? And the taste is even better than the look! Kabuki is a small venue, cute, great for people-watching, sweet for a shared meal. Recommended! read more

Yes please serves great sushi and all types of different roles pricing is fair and there's something for everyone even in the most picky eaters try it out read more

Whaddya mean, I've eaten my weight in sushi here and never reviewed it? The quick rundown goes like this: One star for the friendly and attentive staff, even when it's busy. Another star for the location. Sushi and a Garneau flick (right next door) date night? Perfect. A third star for the delicious sushi boats and selection of bento boxes. Penultimate star for the giant fake cherry tree in the middle of the restaurant. Can I have this in my house, please? The final star for the great prices. Makes for a very affordable dinner date! read more

Went for sushi on a Friday afternoon. The restaurant was not very busy, but it still took quite a while to place our order and get the food. My food was good. Not amazing, but certainly not worse than the average Canadian sushi place. Many items on the menu, so we only sampled a small selection. The service was alright, nothing more. The place is decorated in a slightly crazy way. A big plastic tree with lights in the middle of the room, apart from that a bit dark, a fake tombstone next to the tree (Halloween leftovers?), storage shelves in a corner. Personally, I prefer bright, clean and tidy to dark and eclectic, but I'm sure there are many plastic tree huggers out there who would disagree in this particular case. read more

One of the best sushi place in Edmonton for sure. Reasonable prices with fairly good quality, with friendly servers. Also, their chrasi don and diet spicy chirasi don is the best in the town I dare to say. Their vegetarian option might seems narrow, but if you ask them, they will gladly make it with vegetarian options! Also they have big sakura-tree in the middle of place. It's quite nice and unique I think. read more

I've been here a few times for lunch and quite like it. I'm pretty sure that the owners are actually Japanese so it feels more authentic already. They have a fairly extensive menu and a small page of specials for lunch. I always get the salmon bento box, which in addition to the typical items like miso soup and rice, it comes with grilled salmon, a chef's special item (last time it was tempura salmon), and salmon sashimi. Healthy fatty acids galore! The sashimi is always fresh and the box is very filling. Note that service can be quite slow, even if you're the only ones there, but they have accommodated me in the past by letting me order over the phone so that my food is ready when I arrive. Last time I ordered some maki as take-out. Three rolls, spicy salmon, negitoro (green onion and tuna belly), and chop chop, came to $20 which I thought was reasonable. The rice was cooked the right way (not mushy) and there was a good ratio of it to the filling. The spicy salmon was nice and subtle - seems like they might have mixed a bit of sriracha sauce in the filling. It could have used a bit of that crunchy tempura bits - oddly, the 'crunchy' option is available for the spicy tuna maki but not this one. I'm sure they could have accommodated it but I didn't bother asking. The chop chop scallop had a touch too much mayonnaise for more but fortunately it wasn't super thick, and really wasn't used as a filler, so it didn't bother me. One thing I really liked was that they cut the fish and scallop into fairly large chunks (see photos). Too many places these days pulverize the filling and you can't even tell if you're actually getting what you ordered. One fun thing they have here is the Japanese soda Ramune. There is a little marble at the top that seals the carbonation in that you have to push down in order to drink. Definitely novelty but it was fun! Overall I am pleased with my experiences here and would come here again. FYI they do take visa. read more

Kabuki Sushi and Grill - Negitoro - tuna belly and green onions - Japanese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Jiro Doesn't Dream of this Sushi. Where do you go for dinner prior to a screening of a documentary about sushi? How about the Japanese restaurant two doors down from the theatre. That's where we found ourselves this past Thursday evening. The room is relatively small and we were seated at a somewhat claustrophobic table by the window. It took awhile for our server to come by. Initially, we chalked this up to the fact that we were still waiting for the fourth member of our party. Over the course of the meal, however, I would generously label the service "unattentive"-- friendly, but unattentive. The sushi and sashimi courses emerged from behind the counter promptly, with the grilled squid following a little later. My order of tuna sashimi was generous, but the pieces were too thick and cut quite sloppily. The sushi rolls were also very sloppy-- the inside-out rolls were falling apart and nearly impossible to eat without a fork. My aunties would never let rolls like that leave their kitchens! Aesthetics aside, the food was tasty, and the fish was of decent quality. If you value quantity over quality, Kabuki may be the Japanese joint for you. It's not the best Japanese food in town, but it's far from the worst. Now, to start saving for a trip to Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo! read more

I didn't show up at the busiest time, it took a little while to get what we ordered but it wasn't bad at all. We had a pleasant atmosphere to talk and it did not hinder at all the "date-night". Great food, great staff, very appealing sit-in restaurant. +1star for good atmosphere and getting all the way with someone special *EDIT* -1star for price. Money doesn't grow on the pretty tree in their restaurant. read more

Kabuki is a recently opened sushi place near the Garneau Theatre. It's proximity to the UofA campus makes it an ideal destination for people to come here for a lunch or dinner-after-theatre type experience. Although I like the ambience and the menu, which is quite affordable; I have to mention that the maki rolls, sushi and everything else that involved rice, had the long-grain variety of rice. I'm not an extreme purist of any kind, but given that sushi rice is easily available, I'm surprised that they've gone with the long grain variety. In any case, complaints apart, I like the list of options and of course, as always, the combination plates are easy and convenient to order. They serve a good green tea with the dinner. The big plus point for this place is its relatively affordable prices and that it is in this revitalized 109th street alcove area around Garneau. Definitely a go-to place for someone looking for decent sushi around the university read more

Came for sushi on the go. We were catching a show at the Garneau sooner than we realized, and we were starving because we'd planned to have dinner first. We asked if we could get several orders of rolls in 15 minutes and they delivered. We were in such a hurry that we dined in the bus shelter nearby. Certainly not the best sushi ever, but for Edmonton, it was pretty decent. read more

It's difficult to judge a restaurant after having just one dish but what I did have, I liked. I ordered the tuna tekka don, which is just slices of raw tuna on rice. The fish was very good and came in nice thick slices. My friend had what she said was a California roll but I couldn't see the crab. I tried one and couldn't taste it either but I still thought it was good anyway. I also had the house wine which was full of body and nice. The service was fine. Nothing really stands out. I hope to try more things at this place. read more

Kabuki Sushi and Grill - Tuna Tekka Don and California Roll - Japanese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I have tried many sushi places but by far this is the best worth your money for sushi. I enjoyed the service they provided both dining in and take out. The lady working had a great positive attitude making the experience that more better. She was in no rush to make us leave, even though we had come 10 minutes before closing. read more

For the Garneau area, Kabuki probably has the best sushi. I love that they use real crab meat in the california rolls and not imitation and the salmon is so fresh and they are very generous with the amount used in salmon maki. For pick up it is great as they are very quick and you are not waiting around forever. I have a soft spot for family run businesses and the couple that runs Kabuki are so sweet and friendly that I want to come back here over other places. I am looking forward to my next visit as there are still so many rolls I have yet to try! read more

I don't really know what the other people are talking about when they say this place isn't great, which is heartbreaking because I wish they've had the experiances I've had. I feel that this place is far better than Mikado. Their service, the decor (mind the boxes, as this place is new), and the food is all outstanding. I've never left unhappy. The waitresses are always polite, prompt and pleasant, althought sometimes you do have to repeat yourself due to language barriers (definitely not the end of the world), but at least theyre trying :) We've been there several times, and each time gets better and better. Last night a group of us went and we were given a whole sushi roll 'on-the-house'! That never happens unless the server screws up on your meal, which definitely didn't happen here. Also, they're blazing Unagi roll is superb. Honestly, before you judge this place by the reviews you've read on the net, give this place a try. It's cheap enough, and two people can eat for under $30, and be right stuffed. And then maybe you can catch a movie at the Garneau after. Enjoy :) read more

It's great place for lunch. Very good menu and very quick and friendly service. Go for dragon's eye rolls ans sea food salad.

I like this campus-side sushi shop. The menu is quite diverse, the staff friendly and the presentation is not overly fussy. Do try things beyond sushi and rolls. The tofu kara age is very nice in a slightly sweet sauce. The oyster dishes are very nice too. But the star dish was the eel nigiri. read more

I visited on Friday evening, very quiet. Read reviews and thought it should be good. Rainbow rolls was terrible, very low graded of fish, I mean very very low graded. Regretted right away when I saw it. Hubby ordered an Unagi Don, nothing special, edible. I will not go again even someone paid for it. read more

I really like the "smaller" restaurant feel of this place. The decor is nice without being too over the top, and the service has always been attentive each time I've been. Unfortunately, the quality really seems to depend on the night (and I suspect the sushi chef / Itamae). The first time I went, this place blew me out of the water. Amazingly great sushi and bento boxes, and they even gave our table a complementary whole salmon that was super good. Yet the second time I went, the food was mediocre at best. I've gone about four times now, and each time the quality and taste has been wildly different. Shame, because if it could have stayed like the first time I went, this would be by far the best sushi place in Edmonton. read more

Good food. Pricier than the average sushi place and their prices change without notice. I wouldn't sit down to eat. They take forever to bring food out. I always grab to go so I don't have to deal with their slow service. I would rather go to their other location for a sit down than here. read more

For full review please see: http://eternity-ply.blogspot.com/2011/03/review-kabuki-sushi-grill.html Kabuki is a relatively new restaurant in Edmonton. I believe they open about half a year ago. This place is small and cozy, probably seat about 30-40 people, and can feels cramp at time. There are a huge sakura (cherry blossom) tree in the middle of the dining area. If you are lucky you might be seat under the sakura tree and hopefully it will make you feel like spring in Japan (except then you look outside and realize that its snowing and -30c). All jokes aside, this place have a pretty good decor and the color scheme of green tea green and brown go together quite well. The service here is very good but can be slow at times. Many times we have to wait 5 min or more for tea/water, especially when you are in a big group. This could be that there are one 2 servers (I am pretty sure the owners are the one who serve), both of them are very nice and would accommodate various request you have about the food. Once orders are taken, foods come out quite fast but not all at once (common thing with sushi). ....... Recommendations: Edmonton Roll - spicy tuna, prawn tempura, crab Queen's Roll - smoke salmon, prawn tempura, crab Beef teriyaki roll - surprisingly good Spicy tuna roll - very good Negitoro - tuna belly and green onion Blazing unagi roll - Unagi roll on FIRE! awesome please see website for pictures and full review :D read more

I've been to this place a number of times since it's opened. And it's become one of my top sushi places in Edmonton besides Tokyo Noodle Shop and Kyoto. One great thing about Kabuki is that it's run by a cheerful Japanese family. Service is always amazing and courteous, and if they're running a little slow, they apologize immediately. Another great thing, is that it's run like an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant you come across in Japan. Free tea, miso soup with any bento or "meals", and good customer service. They're also one of the most creative sushi restaurants. The sushi chef has created many rolls that you don't see anywhere else in the city, let alone ever see in Japan. The Edmonton Roll is very good if you like spicy, and the Magic Tuna Roll is good for something hearty and different. Next time, I'm going to try one of their flaming dishes! Prices are decent. Some things are cheaper here than other places, while some are more expensive. Their sushi portions are alos authentic as well. If you go to any sushi restaurant in Japan, their pieces and slices are HUGE! So big that you can hardly fit the whole thing in your mouth at once (I don't know how the Japanese do it and not have a hard time chewing). I really like that about this place. read more

My second favourite restaurant. Delicious food and excellent service. They have a large vegetarian section and very fresh veggies. My favourite meal is deep fried tofu, salad with homemade dressing of excellence, avocado cone and mango juice. They have deep fried ice cream of yumminess. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

To the owner, As a big fun of Japanese food, I have been a five-year customer to the restaurant (at least once a month, almost every week in its golden days). But after today, I have to say I will not go there any more. I know it's a Japanese restaurant that ran by a Korean couple (maybe the husband is from Japan), but to be fair enough, the food is quite good, compared to most Japanese restaurants in town. Also loved the green tea candy. So after a few times of price increase, I was still a fan. However, the horrible thing about the restaurant isn't its food, or service. It's the damn waiting time! I had the experience of waiting for over one hour just to get a sushi roll (yes that's the only thing I ordered), and almost 90 mins for a take-out delivery while I was waiting in the restaurant (California combo, again it's just one person portion of food). It's not just two examples. I had those awfully long waiting experience for couple times (all in 2016 tho). So I honestly don't know what is happening in the kitchen. I have tried to go there for lunch, dinner, weekdays and weekends. But no exception, I have to wait for a looooooong time. My friends noticed that too. The thing is we all notice it stared in 2016 (or maybe even late 2015). So I am truly wondering what's going on? Even with the most inefficient process, I shouldn't have needed to wait for an hour or longer to get my food! I am not talking about ordering food for a dozen of people, I am talking about ordering food for just one or two persons! Ok anyway, I guess I am just so upset that I had so many times of unpleasant experience with the restaurant and it's not because of me disliking the food. So today, I ordered the food again, using ubereat (whatever it's called), hoping it would be different. Again, it made me waited for 70 mins to get my food delivered (one person portion). I know it's not because of the uber delivery as it only took 10 mins to deliver the food to my home (the app tracks each step). Anyway, I finally realize that my time just can't be wasted on this restaurant any more. I decide to stop. I was a big fan. Such a shame! read more

I am from Montreal where there are a lot of fantastic sushi bars, so I am really disappointed with this restaurant in our trip to Edmonton. It is below average to my standard. The rolls are full of rice that I can't even taste what is inside. read more

A very pleasant family-run place with a few distinctive dishes (grilled asparagus, spicy chirashi, etc.)

Bar far my favourite sushi place in town. It's like totally super awesome! The fish is fresh and the fresh oysters are amazing! I recommend this place to everyone. read more

Health hazard, BEWARE! Terrible food, terrible service! Me and my friend went there couple nights ago. Our experience there were TERRIBLE! I ordered the Bento Box A, it comes with the teriyaki chicken; it was completely raw inside parts of the chicken! Serving semi-cooked meat is a big no-no in the food industry! This place should get SHUT DOWN by health inspectors! I lost my appetite right after seeing that. I tried a little bit of the tempura, and the California roll before I had the raw chicken; both were mediocre, the tempura were quite over fried. My friend had the Chirashi (bits of Sashimi on rice), the portion was big and it comes in a pretty big bowl; but my friend thinks the quality was below average, she said the fish tasted like they have been left out overnight! The service was TERRIBLE as well! After they sat us down, we waited almost 15 minutes until someone brings us water and takes our order. Trying to get water refills was also a joke! We have been ignored couple of times! Save yourself a trip to the hospital by not going to this restaurant! It's also overpriced for the quality of food you're getting. There are a lot more better options of Japanese food in the university area. Highly NOT RECOMMENDED! read more

WOW...We were at Kabuki tonight and it was fabulous....definately one of the top sushi restaurants in Edmonton..and close to UofA (109st and 87ave). We ordered the Japanese "Kanpachi" sashimi and we were surprized how beautiful that fish was. On another night we tried the Madai and the Ahi Tuna. This is a definate visit for any sushi fans who want to taste fresh fish flown in from the Tokyo fish market. The serving staff were kind and helpful. This was a treat and we both had a great time.....we will definately go back and can really give this place the thumbs up! read more

I would give this place five stars for the food! Unfortunately the few times I have been there, there has only been one server and so service was quite slow. But I have to say the server makes up for the slow service with her great hospitality. The quality is awesome and the prices are great. read more