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    Kabuto

    3.0 (191 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Casual
    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Issa S.

    I was really craving hibachi today (April 2, 2025) after my workout, so I decided to order from Kabuto since hibachi is my favorite cuisine. I placed my order over the phone at 1:44 PM, specifically trying to get the lunch special before 2:00 PM since that's when I believed it ended. The person on the phone took my order, told me it would be ready in 10 minutes, and that was it--no mention of them closing soon. On my way there, traffic was crazy, and I got a call around 2:09 PM from the restaurant asking about my ETA. I was a little confused because I had no idea restaurants rush customers to pick up their food. Turns out, they were closing at 2:00 PM and reopening at 4:30 PM, which I was never told when I placed my order. Had I known that, I wouldn't have ordered at all because I wasn't about to rush there in the middle of heavy traffic. To make things worse, they kept blowing up my phone even after I explained I was stuck in traffic. Finally, a different person (maybe a manager) got on the phone and actually told me they were closed, which was the first time I was properly informed. By that point, I was already frustrated, so I just told them to keep the food because I wasn't going to make it in time. Overall, the lack of communication was the biggest issue here. If they had just told me when I placed the order that they were closing soon, I would have saved myself the trouble. The constant calls rushing me didn't help either. I can't say I'll be in a hurry to return after this experience.

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    Joan R.

    Ate here for a relative's birthday. Very noisy atmosphere when crowded. Attentive service. Food was tasty. Again water in bottom of salad bowl, dressing mediocre. Noodles and rice plentiful and tasty. Hibachi food cooked well. We ordered hibachi steak,scallops and chicken. The chicken was a bit dry. Steak and scallops tender. Shrimp appetizer good. Menu prices on par . We felt the chef was in a rush and not overly talkative. Anyway all in all it was ok. Wished it was less noisy and not so rushed. We ate and left in less than an hour. And yes. some staff sang happy birthday and passed the birthday fellow a free dish of sherbet.

    Jane T.

    I could easily cut and paste my former review from 3 years ago as that was apparently the last time I was here. Three years later - in my opinion nothing has changed besides the calendar date. Over priced food that wasn't as good as the competitor down the street. It was just not good. The hibachi chef didn't cook the food long enough. My rice wasn't flavorful or really cooked long enough. The table connected to our table had their chef cooking before our chef even arrived at our table to cook & our chef finished before their chef . He simply didn't cook our food long enough. It was like he was in a hurry. No show no extra anything. Just for the record, the room wasn't crowded and there wasn't a big dinner party waiting. As a matter of fact, we came at 4:30 in the afternoon so we could enjoy an early evening. It just simply wasn't good. Now I remember why I don't go here. Hopefully I won't make this mistake again.

    Natalie C.

    I was disappointed with the soup salad and meal... The soup was so bland and the salad dressing was like soup. The scallop and shrimp were cooked to perfection. This can only be a lunch spot. It is too expensive for dinner and lackluster food.

    Jenn D.

    Kabuto has been my favorite place for hibachi since I moved to Charlotte 20 years ago. I hadn't been to this location in about 4 years until recently for a graduation celebration in the private room. The location is definitely showing its age both inside and outside. Our server was great and did an amazing job keeping a steady pace of service for our large group. The biggest difference I noticed was the chicken. They used to put a sauce on it as it was being grilled, now it is seasoned with some type of salt/pepper concoction that does not do the entree justice. As other reviewers have also mentioned, the salad was watery. I was happy to see I could still get the mustard sauce for my chicken. It looks like peanut butter and is so good! Overall, not the worst experience but not the best.

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    Took a party of eleven to celebrate daughter's birthday. Food, service, entertainment- all great!!

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    It was delicious! Their food and service was amazing and the chef cooking at our table was funny.

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    Food is OK. Kind of bland. The price is good the employees were good. The chefs were fun moderately enjoyed it.

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    We had takeout, ready when promised. Everything cooked perfectly, order was correct. The taste was great as it always is.

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    I love this it's so good the chef here was so funny the food was the BEST. 10/10 I RECOMMEND!

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    If I had known Konnichiwa's rating was a 90.0 before walking in, I probably would have opted out --…read morebut I had already been seated and ordered a glass of wine, so I decided to give it a fair chance. Unfortunately, the experience fell short in several areas. Given the location, you'd expect the service to be A1. Instead, I was highly disappointed. Our server was friendly enough and did share the popular items, which I appreciated, but the follow-through from the kitchen didn't match the expectations that were set. I went with the recommended Panther Roll, and it was not at all what I expected -- it came out half-baked and lacking in both flavor and presentation. The crab Rangoons were even more concerning; they were fried in what tasted like old oil, leaving a heavy greasy aftertaste. The batter itself didn't seem right, and overall they were difficult to enjoy. I've worked in the hospitality industry for seven years and recently started writing reviews to offer honest feedback that can help restaurants improve. I genuinely dislike writing negative reviews, but this visit left me no choice. Konnichiwa has the potential to be a hit with a more engaged, enthusiastic staff, consistently hot food, and some attention to kitchen maintenance -- especially the fryer and oil. I hope this feedback is helpful, and I truly believe with a few adjustments, the experience could be much better.

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    I had the best time here kinda late at night last Saturday. We got there at about 10:24pm and were…read morereally just happy they were open. The host greeted us and was super nice, she did mention the kitchen closes at 10:50 but that we were more than welcome to come inside just that we should order soon. I really appreciated that!! Our server was nice and attentive and I made sure to order quickly. I was starving anyway so this was all perfect, honestly lol. I tried the sora roll which is: spicy yellowtail and cucumber, topped with yellowtail and avocado, crispy shallots, masago, spring onions, and yuzu miso reduction. THIS WAS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! I probably could've eaten two. I will 100% be back very soon to have this again lol. I also tried their brussel sprouts and really loved those too! They were cooked and flavored perfectly. I also really love the ambiance of this place. It was perfectly dime lit and it just looks soooooooo nice inside. The decor, the bar, everything was super nice. This is a great date night spot for sure!!!!

    It's in a hip neighborhood with quite a few new construction apartments, one rt across the street…read morecalled Ellos. And, the light rail is a walkable distance. The only access problem was the parking as the parking lane is very narrow. I don't know if there's additional parking for Yama but I drive a truck so I had to back out of the parking entrance. Just drove around the corner onto a Main Street, not South Blvd, n viola there was street parking on the side, no signs for time limits. All good. It was for a late lunch with visiting friends. Atmosphere for this meetup made us stay later than we should have bc I think we stayed til around 4:30pm? Lunch service finished maybe around 2:30-2:45? Felt badly for the person at the reception but he said it was no problem. I hv bn to Yama in Waverly a couple of times n now Yama Loso. Both serve a modern twist to Asian dishes. I love traditional Japanese meals but I also enjoy twists in recipes once in a while. Spicy edamame for starters. Looked great but I can't eat spice at the moment so I can't rate it tho my friends did eat it all up. Ate the sushi rice bowl but w/o the spicy aioli sauce n asked for something else which was on the sweet side. Comforting meal, not overwhelming, just right. Edamame, cucumbers, yellow pickled daikon, tuna, salmon, avocado. A simple lunch was all I needed. Then, the hamachi neck part came grilled, not on the menu but if they hv it they'll serve it tender n juicy. Only reason I left a star out was bc of the parking. Other than that, I'd probably go there again if I'm on that side of Charlotte but for me Waverly is closest.

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    Sophie for the win! Giving us 5 star service. Loving the lunch menu nice sized portions. Basil…read morechicken with fresh brócoli. If you're looking for lighter options, spice up your life with summer rolls. Ambience is casual perfect for couples, singles and large groups. Call ahead for larger parties. Pro-tips Lunch ends at 3pm and cocktails are $7 on Thursday. Get your parking validated before you leave.

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