This place was the biggest let down ever as far as hibachi is concerned. My friend and I went here and we were rushed to an already packed table and that was super uncomfortable and everyone had already ordered so the waiter was rushing us to order. The food was not great at all and this was the first time ever that i didn't have a to-go box at a hibachi place. They don't even ask if people want fried egg in their rice... Save your $30 per person and go somewhere better... I'll never go back. read more

We were excited to try Kanki via take-out, it had been a long time. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. We are not dining inside restaurants at the moment and we did not expect the meal to taste like it was fresh off the grill. However, the containers they are using for take-out orders are not very high quality for the hibachi dinners. These were regular styrofoam boxes and the rice was quite dry when we got home. Their website also said "curbside," but they are NOT offering curbside and my husband had to go inside where the food was just sitting out for who knows how long. I know firsthand how difficult it is to operate in-person and carry out. I just wish they were still making an effort at the carry out during Covid. Unfortunately, we won't be back until the pandemic is over. read more

I placed a curbside order and included a tip since I knew I wasn't able to come inside and had a limited amount of time. I followed the instructions via the email and the signage upon arrival that indicate to call 919-876-4157 upon arrival for pickup. I was asked to provide my name, order, vehicle description and to put my hazard lights on as someone would be there. 10 minutes came to pass and I called back since I had allotted additional time from the expected pickup time and was again asked for all my details and the young lady who answered the phone placed me on hold to confirm that my order had indeed been ready and that in her words, "eventually someone will bring it to you" and she proceeded to laugh. In all my experience with food service, I've never had that sort of response and lack of concern especially since at this point it was over 30 minutes combined from the time of pickup. I ended up actually going inside only to find that my food had been ready for a while and had to speak to 2 people since the First Lady walked off. Ridiculous to say the least! I would not recommend at all! Oh the food photo should speak for itself...smh read more

Kanki - Hibachi Choice of Two* shrimp and - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I ordered the Banzai for lunch. Came with multiple strands of hair in my food. Salty food. The rice was dry. Will probably never eat here again. read more

Kanki - Multiple strands of hair in my food Banzai* - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Over the years, I've been to Kanki many many times, both to this location and Crabtree, and had a myriad of different experiences. I can happily say that my most recent lunch experience was top-notch in all aspects...service, quality, entertainment, and value. If your workday needs a fun break, what a great way to put the worries behind and have a great meal. Our service (thanks to Jennifer) could not have been better. And if you're lucky enough to have Juan as your Chef, you couldn't be in better hands! He is the BEST and most entertaining Chef I've ever had in a Hibachi venue. He even managed to (finally) win over the child at our table who hardly looked up from whatever game she was playing. (sigh, parents...you bring a child to a restaurant that is ENTERTAINING and don't even suggest child WATCH the entertainment you're paying for?...sorry, I digress) TIP: If you like extra flavor, pay a bit extra and get teriyaki style which includes broccoli and sauce. YUM. Really enjoyed the shrimp and chicken combo I got (teriyaki style, of course). I could literally DRINK the ginger dressing they use on the salad, and seriously are the ginger and white sauces really crack or what? Wash it all down with some green tea, and it's a great meal full of veggies and tons of rice. So much so, that I took home enough from my one lunch to feed BOTH my husband and myself for dinner as well. TIP: They do take reservations, even at lunch. Have shown up here without them before and wished I had made 'em, so I can recommend making them just in case. read more

Ok, but watch for egg shells. The office does a pickup order about 2-3 times a month. Their food is usually good. I get the Hibachi Chicken. It is very tasty, well seasoned. It is more than enough for lunch and some left over for dinner. read more

Kanki - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Awful Experience. Service was atrocious host and waiter were rudely unorganized. Floor, Table, and Seats were sticky. I did not have a chance to try the food due to the disgusting ambiance and customer service. read more

Food is always delicious! The emperor's delight is the way to go with a couple of sushi rolls. Service is a little slow but she was trying to make it happen. read more

Worst customer service... the lady at the front may be the manager needs to be replaced... 0 stars for customer service as at the entrance they failed to explain how does the restaurant functions and for a table for 5 including 2 kids they wanted us to sit on our own and pointed at table for four...requested them to set up a table for 5... then waited for 10 mins for someone to give us the menus... I did not want to waste my quality time so we decided to leave without eating or ordering anything... PATHETIC! read more

I wasn't able to use my Free Appetizer coupon because it's a Pandemic. The manager, Wanda, will not honor any coupons during this time because the restaurant is closed for sit down and not able to honorit for takeout. I do not see myself returning here once they are back open. read more

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I wouldn't recommend ordering take out/online. I typically order during lunch. Which is why I was upset to be paying more money for the dinner entree and receiving the exact same if not less of a portion size. They threw in two pieces of shrimp which I'm sure some may not complain about when ordering just the chicken entree but I personally don't like seafood and again it doesn't make up for the lack of everything else. read more

Kanki - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Kanki is our go to hibachi spot. Food is always good and staff has always been nice, friendly, and entertaining. We visit Kanki several times a year! read more

Have to eat it love as they prepare the food. Just so incredibly flavorful. Every dish is top-notch including the salad, soup, dressing, sauces, the steak, and even the rice by itself. Ignore the bad reviews, trust me read more

Came here for dinner around 8:30 p.m. we sat at the hibachi tables. We actually got our own table I guess bc it was slowing down toward the end of the night. Me and the bf shard the TOKYO DINNER which consists of steak and chicken , fried rice, mix veggies. Dinner came with soup and salad with choice of ginger or ranch dressing. The soup was like an onion soup with scallions and fried onions bits. Delicious. As for our server he was nice and attentive. Always checked on us and the chef was awesome super friendly and cool tricks! He even did this thing where he threw chicken in your mouth to catch! My first time doing that! Was super fun! Go enjoy guys! read more

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I love Kanki and all my family like the Carolina Twister if you like sushi you must try this one everyone in my family love it and my kids are 5-9 delicious everything there is awesomely yummy we of course miss the show but I wasn't disappointed with this take out order at all they pack everything really nice nothing was missing and no wait at all read more

Kanki - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Nubeeeee in the house. Yes it's true. Until this week I had never had Hibachi before. Never seen the swirling tongs, onion choo-choo or magical fire explosion of the mystifying flat top grill. Appalled? So was my lunch date, but no more, I have joined the club. My experience at Kanki was 5 stars. Our server was great, the thoughtful hostess paired my friend and I with this delightful party of older women and our chef was A1. The food was fresh and prepared with flair, seriously, he had all the tricks (go see my video). I had the steak and shrimp, I recommend asking for their house-made hot sauce, it's like an upgraded sriracha (quite delicious). Even if you're famished the portions were large enough that I had leftovers for dinner later that evening. I def recommend trying this location out if you're looking for a bite, it was worth the trip! *walks back to kitchen for leftovers* read more

First and last time at this restaurant last night. Called ahead on a Friday evening, was told they don't do reservations. Showed up and was told an hour to 90 minutes wait. Was texted after 2 hours that our table was ready. When we arrived at the front desk, no greeting, no explanation, no eye contact from the ladies in the front - just a cryptic "go wait by the wine bottles" while they were chatting with themselves. After 10 minutes (it's almost 9 pm now) , the lady mumbled a quiet "follow me" and seated us at a table with another couple. That was the worst customer service experience of being seated. The chef was good, polite, and friendly. The skills were OK, but I've seen better. The food was good, and the kids enjoyed the experience as it was their first. Would never go back just for those rude ladies in the front desk. read more

Early dinner with my sister's Our order was: Chicken & Shrimp Steak and Shrimp Hibatchi shrimp Peach sake Hot sake Everyrhing was delicious!!!! The cook Renato, very handsome guy started off rough since the order was put in wrong. He was visibly upset about it. However, we understood at our table was a child that was vegan and needed special needs and she should have stayed home or picked a different resturant. Once Renato took care of the order and corrected everything. We were on the roll and everything was all laughs and a good time. Renato was a pleasure once we cut a few jokes and he relaxed. I truly will return with hopes Renato is working. read more

There was a wait and the hostess asked to enter my phone #. Gave it twice & she still entered it wrong. I checked 45 mins later. No one checked with our group. The beer is highly overpriced! From the time entering the restaurant until served, over two hours! By the time we got to our table waited an hour. The chef and food was great. But, no intention of returning read more

Not only did they not include everything on my order they acted like they didn't care that they did. No apology no feeling of remorse for their lack of inexcusable ineptness. I went at 430pm! No one was in that place and they couldn't get my take out order correct??!! First and last time I ever waste money on a sushi place that has grocery store sushi. FYI your miso soup is made like an envelope of Lipton noodles. Yuck!! read more

This is my 2nd time ordering Kanki to go on a Sunday evening. My 1st time was about 3 weeks ago. I am sad to say I won't be ordering from this Kanki again. The 1st time I was given crazy small portions of meat, and we all know that this place is not cheap! Tonight I was given 2 containers of white sauce for a kids hibachi chicken and an adults hibachi chicken. I simply do not understand because I love Kanki but I don't fee like I should have to review my order before leaving the restaurant. read more

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So I'm adding to the list of one star reviews. My family and I came to the Wake Forest Rd location to celebrate her birthday. No hibachi available, only reservations. Only three chef's available. So we are her birthday dinner at the bar with my two daughters...so disappointing. Why not limit the people but allow everyone access to the hibachi experience? The only thing great about the dinner was the bartender who served us (Jacob). Everything else was just bad...lukewarm rice, "rare" steak ( totally no pink anywhere). I think I will not come here again. Do better. read more

Be sure to call or place a reservation online. Worth the wait if not. They cook large portions you are able to take home to enjoy that evening or following day. we love coming here for any occasion! read more

Having tried another Hibachi place in Garner, I wasn't quite sure about this. But I knew that if I wanted to find good food, I'd have to give everything a try. Hubby actually been here once before and said it was good. Seeing that he's also been finding some good food in the area, I took his word for it. Upon walking in, they were definitely in construction mode. You wouldn't think they'd be open since the deeper you walked in, you still didn't see anyone. But yes, they were open and we got seated. Very affordable for lunch and I got the steak meal. Our chef came out and began the show. He didn't perform as long as the place in Garner, but the food was MUCH better. It had the flavor that I was in search of. And for lunch, it was plenty of food. But I enjoyed it so much that I gobbled it all up. I can't say too much about the interior due to the construction, but hope to go back when they're all finished and have an update to my review. read more

Since our daughter was in town for her birthday, we tried to get reservations on the website, but the only time available was 4:30 pm. My wife called and we were told that we could come to the restaurant, but they couldn't guarantee they could seat us. We arrived at 5:30 and they were able to seat the 3 of us immediately. Our table had shields to separate us from the other 2 parties and the shields were very stable like those I used when I worked in research labs. William was our waiter and he took orders for the whole table and served us well. Bryan was our chef and was both a great cook and entertainer. Before dinner, our daughter told us we were not to tell anyone it was her birthday. Bryan asked if anyone had a birthday and my wife pointed to our daughter. Bryan gently embarrassed her and gave her extra attention, which she enjoyed. Food was amazing as always! Great job Kanki, William, and Bryan for a fun dinner! read more

Without a DOUBT the best place to have sushi! Absolutely love the the Alaskan Roll and the Scottish Roll. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and tentative. I prefer this location over the Crabtree Valley location just because it always seems quieter and not as busy. We prefer a table at the bar, or if there's room, at the sushi bar itself. The Itamae at Kanki are great people and are plethora of information if you ask. A++ service for these folks. If you still want that hibachi grill experience, I've never had bad service or chefs on that end of the house either. All around, Kanki is, hands down, my go to place of choice for eating out. And for my family of 5, it's well worth the hour drive. read more

Kanki - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I love me some Kanki! I travel a ton for work and have visited a ton of Japanese steak houses and this one is an absolute WINNER! I just love everything about it. The food and chefs are so great. The portion sizes are generous. The dirty martini is VERY good. Would be nice if it was less than $12 though. There's also plenty of great photo ops. read more

We had an amazing birthday dinner for my husband here yesterday. The food was good, especially the sushi and the sake. I liked the atmosphere and I like the fact that they sit you on groups and so you get to meet new people. The chef was funny and young. This is only important because he was layout some old school jokes. By the end I was too full for dessert. They came out and sang happy birthday to my husband and o enjoyed him blushing. read more

DO NOT GO HERE FOR SUSHI. You might have heard that this place had good sushi. This is no longer true. For the price, it's the worst dining experience you can have. Service at the sushi bar is abysmal as well. read more

I just finished writing a review for Ginza in Cary, and most of what I wrote there would apply equally to Kanki. These Japanese steakhouses are fun, but the food is little better than most fast food. It's the same vegetables, the same rice, and the same overcooked meats every time ... and the spinny knife routine gets a little old after the fifth or sixth visit. I'm also not a big fan of eating dinner with a lot of strangers seated in my personal space. Just a personal thing ... but I do prefer to have my own table. But, as these Japanese steakhouses go, Kanki's is par for the course. The food has never been bad, the chef has never dumped food in my lap, and we still seem to have a good time despite the lackluster food. read more

Love Kanki. Always great food. Servers are great and the chefs are amazing. Love bringing the grandbabies. read more

If I could leave a 0 star review, I would. This location opens at noon and I called at around 1:30-1:45pm on a Sunday saying I needed a reservation for 10 people for 6:00pm. The hostess said over the phone that the restaurant did not take same day reservations but they would seat us if we came in and put our name on the list. I told her that we would be there early because I knew seating 10 would be quite difficult even for a Sunday. We arrived at 4:45pm, an hour and change before we expected to eat and walked in. I spoke to the same hostess that I talked to on the phone and said that I was the one that called earlier in the day about the party of 10. She said, unfortunately we changed our policy and we are only accepting reservations at this time. I told her, I was the one that called a few hours ago and you said that because you don't do same day reservations, you would seat us as tables became available. She said, well unfortunately our policy changed and you need a reservation. I then said, "so your restaurant policy changed in the last 2 hours?" She replied, "yeah I guess it did." I have been to this location back in the day and was hoping to finish a trip to Raleigh with a nice meal at Kanki but after this ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE customer service, I will never patronize this business ever again. A damn shame. read more

we have been coming to this Kanki for birthday celebrations for our kids for years and have always enjoyed our experience. Tonight we took our 17 year old and 7 of her friends out to celebrate her birthday. We arrived on time for our reservation and were seated promptly. Our server Bridgit was friendly and attentive. Our Chef was uninspired, not engaging, and just kinda a "downer". Everyone is entitled to a bad or off night so we'll give him a pass. The food however - soup was cold, sushi was "stale", served ribeye but charged for filet, salads were drowned in dressing, veggies were scarce but rice was overboard. For a $350 we expected better. read more

Roaches!! After I completed my meal today while sitting at one of the sushi tables a roach walks right on my table. I immediately told the guys who are making sushi and one of them smashed it with a paper. No one even apologized for that nor offered a discount towards my meal. I did eat all my food but just shows no concern for customers. I will not be back! read more

Whenever were in NC, we always make sure to come by Kanki for a meal. It was my 5 year olds first visit and it couldnt have gone better! The chef did great interacting with him and making it special. The food, as always was perfect and delicious! read more

They'll bring you sorbet and sing to you for your birthday, and snap a souvenir photo for you! Food is prepared on a grill in front of you, which they clean, and I like how they cooked my brother vegetarian meal was cooked first without us to prevent contamination. Staff is amazing and they keep your drinks full, I love the sesame teriyaki chicken noodle bowl. The wifi password is "ilovekanki" I love going here for lunch time. Sit at the grill for more food for the same price. Order the Samurai and substitute shrimp for chicken for the same price. Get the white sauce. Ask for the steak special ($9.99 ribeye) Get there early and no wait in line, Be sure to grab a mint before you leave! It's FREE!!! The atmosphere is amazing and it's amazing family friendly service. They do lunch prices on Sunday which is great because most places do not do that on Sunday to make more money. read more

So very disappointed. I made a reservation online for 4 people at 7 PM. Checked in a few minutes before 7 pm and was told it would be a 15-20 minute wait, came back 20 mins later and was told another 15 mins. At 8 pm, there was a family that had a reservation at 6:30 pm and had not been seated. More people were entering the restaurant and checking in and were being told it would be a 15 minute wait. HA! At 8 pm there were 3 families ahead of us so we're probably looking at another hour before they can even seat us. My family was tired, hungry and frustrated. We ended up leaving so very disappointed. Please get your reservation system figured out. Be honest about the waiting time. read more

I ordered the Walking Dead roll and the Rock N' Roe roll to go. Both rolls turned out amazing. I frequent Kanki all the time for sushi. I believe they have some of the best fusion style rolls in the Triangle. Unfortunately they do not ever do discounts on sushi and so it can become expensive. They currently have a deal right now on ChowNow online ordering where $5 is taken off of orders over $20 pretax. Rolls had a good portion of meat on it and unique taste. read more

Kanki - Walking Dead roll - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The food was delicious! The only thing was that the chef took a while to come out. Other than that it was great.

Excellent service, surprised that they offered lunch on the weekends. Chef told jokes that are similar to most teppenyaki chefs, but was very personable. Sushi menu was extensive, like that they have "half roll" options on some rolls. read more

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