Extremely disappointed with our recent visit to Kiku in Middletown. We ordered hibachi for my son, and the kitchen got the order wrong. He had to sit and wait through our entire lunch while we ate, only for the corrected order to still be wrong when it finally came out. When we brought this up to management, there was no apology or accountability. Instead, we were told it was basically our fault for "ordering the wrong food." On top of that, their card machine was down, which added another 20 minutes to an already frustrating visit. I understand equipment issues happen and are not entirely their fault, but the way we were treated afterward was unacceptable. This isn't the first time the food here has been mediocre. Unless you're desperate for sushi, I would skip this place. The customer service alone is enough reason to go elsewhere. read more

A group of coworkers and I came for dinner. We were a party of 10 and we had to wait to be seated until our entire party arrived. The wait staff was very attentive, constantly checking to see if we needed drink refills. Our orders were taken and our appetizers came out shortly thereafter. A while later, the chef came to our table and put on a great show while cooking our food. It was very entertaining and the food was tasty. We all had a great time. I'd recommend this restaurant if you're in the area. read more

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We celebrated two family birthdays here this visit and they were very accommodating to us. Most of our party arrived way after our reservation time and they did not have seat us at all. Thank you! The staff again was amazing! They were very busy and even ordering starters, all of our food was served very timely. Everything was fresh tasting and very good tasting. Our cook was fun and entertaining. The restaurant itself is quite fresh looking and modern. Like I said the food was delicious I don't think you can go wrong ordering anything here and no one walked away hungry! We will be back again when meeting with family in this area. read more

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Food was delicious (filet, scallops, salmon and the fried rice!). Plentiful portions. Fun performance by the cook. Excellent value. Will definitely go again. read more

1 Star - Extremely Disappointing Experience My experience at Kiku's was honestly one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. When my daughter and I were seated, the table had clearly just been used for a birthday party and had not been cleaned. There were still crumbs and mess left behind, and I had to ask staff to come wipe the table down before we could even sit comfortably. Things only got worse from there. After waiting much longer than expected, I found out my actual meal had been forgotten. Instead, they prepared an entire crab order that I never ordered. This was especially concerning because my daughter has a shellfish allergy, making the mistake more than just an inconvenience. The biggest issue came when it was time to pay. My bill should have been approximately $53 for myself and my 6-year-old daughter. Instead, I was charged for someone else's order totaling over $120 for four people. After bringing the mistake to their attention, rather than properly correcting it, they charged my card again instead of refunding the incorrect amount. I was then told there was "nothing they could do" about it. Between the dirty table, forgotten meal, incorrect food order, allergy concerns, and billing errors, the level of service was completely unacceptable. Mistakes can happen anywhere, but the lack of accountability and unwillingness to fix the situation was the most frustrating part. I would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience and hope management takes steps to improve both customer service and billing procedures so other customers don't have to go through the same ordeal read more

Friendly staff, waiter was nice. Food was very good and fresh. You really feel like you're in a true Japanese restaurant. The decor is nice looking. read more

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I have a shellfish allergy and I specifically told them to please be aware that I have a shellfish allergy. The allergy is really severe and I could die if I eat shrimp or get near it. I get my order and they gave me shrimp in all of my orders. God forbid I ate this food it could've went really bad. I would not trust this place unless they cook in front of your eyes. read more

Kiku - Shellfish allergy receipt - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

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Food is always amazing here, I'm a regular with my family! They have sushi, hibachi, and all kinds of appetizers! Yhe staff are amazing and it always smells great from the kitchen. Hibachi is so fun and the ambiance has fun and happy vibes! This is a must visit! read more

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Have been here many times but the food was different. The miso soup is usually a clear broth. This soup was more like a yellowish broth and was salty. The hibachi chicken, shrimp and all the veggies tasted the same once they were slathered in what I believe was teriyaki sauce. Not sure why they no longer use garlic butter which tastes much better. And the last shrimp I was about to eat was not properly cleaned. Black vein was still on it. Yuck.. read more

Large portions, meat was tender and flavorful food came out quick, staff was friendly and attentive.

Hostess was very rude. We were told a 20-30 minute wait time. Sat there an hour just for them to ignorantly say you have 3 parties ahead of you. I get it it's busy but lying about wait times is messed up. Was trying to have a celebration dinner for my son and instead was expected to wait 2+ hrs. Walked out and went somewhere else I recommend hibachi in the Newark or Bear area. They are first come first serve. read more

Went for the hibachi experience for my sisters birthday and it was incredible food and experience! So much food for a reasonable price! I got the steak and shrimp combo and loved it! Chef was fun and interactive. The rice was so incredible and my leftovers held up the next day. 10/10! read more

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We've been here three times and each meal has been worse. We had hope, but ugh, no. Fishy tuna and salmon, eel rolls drenched in the sticky, sickly sweet "eel" sauce of cheap sushi establishments. My Kirin beer was skunky but I figured that was in keeping with the rest of such a meal. The "ginger" dressing on the salad made us gag. It looked like gloppy orange pulp but we both tried to eat it. Yuck. Our waiter was nice. He had the same opinion of the food as we did. We won't try again. Three times and you are out! read more

This was my first time at Kiku. I was extremely impressed by the amount of Covid safety features that took place. The handless thermometer, only letting one person in at a time to be seated, handwhipes and a bag for your mask when you sit down! The rock shrimp was some of the best I've had in a long time! A little on the spicy side but I definitely enjoyed it. The sweet potato roll was yummy and the rock 'n' roll was good but I wasn't a big fan of the sauce on top it tasted a little bit like barbecue sauce. Won't be ordering that one again! read more

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I found this hidden gem online and saw it gotten really good reviews on goggle. My husband I decided to try this place out. On Sundays they have no specials which was a bummer. They have really great prices on there sushi and the sushi was very fresh and delicious. The inside decor was very nice as well. read more

Kiku - Salmon crunchy roll & avocado/ cucumber roll. - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

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Better than I was expecting . A friend went there and mentioned how good the hibachi was so gave it a try . Was fun , comfortable and the food was really good . Have to try the regular menu now read more

Normally dine-in, but got takeout this time. It obviously can not compare to having the chefs cook in front of you, but the food was still delicious. They also give you A LOT of food. Worth the price. read more

Kiku - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

I guess I had high expectations especially when I had numerous of my colleagues recommending this eatery. So I took the initiative and had a family date night. First off, the place is clean and abiding all precautions with hands free temperature screening, hand sanitization, and even a baggie to place your mask in. As well as different door entrances for dine in and takeout. Our server was attentive and sweet. Started off with Rock Shrimp. Lightly battered, the coated sauce was a bit off. The Mister and kiddo had hibachi. Very generous portion, even for the kids size. Plenty to take home. The sushi had nice presentation, but taste didn't follow up with it. I had better and fresher. Normally, I would finish everything, but I ate what I could. read more

Kiku - a platter of sushi and rolls - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

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Conveniently located next to Kohl's. Was just expecting a typical Japanese's steakhouse when I walked in. But once I saw the menu, I was very surprised with the different varieties they offer here. Their sushi look amazing, but we were feeling hibachi today. So we ordered the seafood yaki udon, hibachi filet mignon and Japanese fried spring roll (never seen this anywhere else, very excited to try this dish but slightly disappointed myself. It is filled with imitation crab, cheese and one asparagus, the taste is rather bland. And I am not a big fan of the sweet and sour sauce (with orange scent). The seafood yaki udon is below average in my opinion, other than real shrimp, other seafood are like imitation crab, fake fish ball things. The vegetables are not cut well, it looks like the chef just chop it randomly and throw it in. The plating looks great but taste is so- so On the other hand, the hibachi filet mignon tastes much better. But nothing too special about it. Overall, I think this place has very special dishes that you won't find easily elsewhere. But the taste is average. Maybe their sushi will be better. read more

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My boyfriend just took me here for our anniversary, and we left within 10 minutes. Seeing as there was nobody else in the restaurant, you would think they would treat their customers better. The waiter made us feel very awkward and inconvenient from the get go. He seemed to be very rushed and inattentive. After two times of asking and rushing off, we finally ordered. He proceeded to tell us in a very rude manor "the chef is not going to cook one meal for you" when we tried to order the chicken and steak hibachi dinner, so we asked for a moment to figure something out. He then said he couldn't wait for us and he had to get our order out of the way. Crazy to treat your only two customers that way... Ruined our plans. read more

Food was great!! It was a bday dinner we decided to sit in the quiet section. We walked in and was seated right way. The drinks were great and not watered down. The food was fresh!! It was well Worth the trip from Elkton.. read more

Kiku - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

The food was too good to be described! Everything was very hot and servings were big. The wait staff were very nice and accommodating. read more

This is a prime example of accurate price point for accurate quality. The sushi selection was great, drinks were well made and fun, and while we did not eat the hibachi however everyone that sat at the flat grill were very engaged and we kept hearing loss of laughter and ohh and ahh. Had variety of their and all were fresh, although they did not have any uni but to be fair, it was a Monday. We also had the spicy tuna and spicy hamachi rolls and they were good balance of rice to fish. Lastly we had their geisha kids drink and shared a scorpion bowl. The drinks were strong without being over whelming. Will be back! read more

Kiku - scorpion bowl - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

The service & food as an African American consumer feels inadequate, catering more to white customers than to everyone equally.

Mediocre. The hibachi (this is a misnomer, it's actually teppanyaki) is run of the mill. Calling it hibachi is also how you know it isn't owned nor run by Japanese people, even tho they claim it's a Japanese steakhouse. The food was lacking basic seasoning (salt & pepper), and instead relied on watered-down sake and low-sodium soy sauce for the seasoning. Something to note: a couple of us upgraded our selection to filet mignon for $3, but the others in our party ordered the standard steak. All the steak looked the same, and I watched the chef slice it all together and serve us from the same pile of steak. Waste of $3. Save your money, cuz there's no need to upgrade to filet. While the steak, shrimp, and scallops were perfectly cooked, some of the veg needed to cook a little longer and also needed seasoning. Salt and pepper are fundamental in most cuisines, including Asian-style cooking even when soy sauce is included in a recipe. Overall, the experience was decent but much of that was our group. Unfortunately, this restaurant is probably one of the lesser of this type that I've been to over the last few decades from west to east coasts. I would go again if friends wanted, but it's not one I would select. Oh! And notice the 2 $20s in the cup? The chef behind him had the same thing. We gave our chef a tip and I'm almost certain it went straight into his pocket. Gotta love the psychology behind the money in the cup! HA! read more

Kiku - Teppanyaki grill - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

Came here for date night with my husband :) we sat at regular table but was able to order hibatchi We got the calamari with a plum chili type of sauce. The calamari was okay...alittle chewy and not as crispy as I would like and the sauce tasted like a strange bbq/teriyaki type sauce which I'm not use to having with calamari. We both got the same hibatchi meal - filet with shrimp. When we got our meals we were pretty impressed ! We got tons of fried rice, veggies and plenty of meat and shrimp. Our waiter was also very attentive and got us anything we needed (like more yum yum sauce :)) overall the dining experience was pleasent and the food is pretty good. The filet was tender and had good flavor and the shrimp were nice and plump :) I would def. Come back to try the other menu items ! read more

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Small facility, but the food is awesome! They're very accommodating for party sizes and families. It can be very loud while dining in. Their service though is great and will do everything they can to accommodate. It's definitely one of our go tos when in town! read more

Kiku - a sushi boat on a bar - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

The meal was really good and I'd definitely come back. Other people at the table customized their meals asking for double rice, no eggs in the rice or extra onions. The chef was very accommodating and this is definitely an option that I would exercise on my next visit. read more

Great experience, presentation is amazing and service is prompt and friendly, highly recommend Kiku if You're in the mood for Sushi. read more

Kiku - Sushi rolls - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

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The hibachi is very very loud, shockingly so. It's not in a separate room just a partition. The food was visually appealing but I asked for nothing documented and no Wasabi. I ordered the salmon tartar. It was beautiful except it came with red tobiko, black tobiko, and GREEN tobiko which is Wasabi tobiko. I asked the waitress if it was made with Wasabi and she asked the sushi chef and he said no. I tasted it and it was Wasabi. She took it back for another one but instead of making a new dish, he scraped off the green tobiko and replaced it with yellow. I still tasted Wasabi but I didn't anything else about it. They obviously don't think much of their customers. The piece of the other roll I tasted before the Wasabi was delicious. Unfortunately, after the Wasabi I couldn't taste it anymore. My husband ordered the jumbo shrimp hibachi. The shrimp was overcooked and dry. The waited was very nice but I fell we wasted our money on sub par food. read more

Do you want a chill night out? Or Perhaps getting dressed up with your crew? How about amazing service and even better tasting food? Well Kiku is the way to go from a secluded booth to a horseshoe hibachi grill! read more

Take out review, but food was prepared well and taste was great. The dine in service looked very busy so I'm sure this is an indication of the quality of the food. I will possibly dine in one day soon. read more

our party of 4 - sushi (so fresh and tender dish, scallops my favorite) Udon noodle dishes were well - and the soups were well received too ; the Hibachi grills were hopping for birthday parties all afternoon too!! read more

So I'm normally a Hibachi (Dover) fan. We wanted to try this out because we've heard a lot about it. Very clean, very up to date. There was definitely a difference in the taste of food. I wasnt a fan of the salad dressing, very gritty. The teriyaki sauce was more of a soy sauce, the yum yum sauce has always been talked about, didn't care for it. Thats just my taste preference though. Otherwise, everything was cooked perfectly. Seafood wasnt over cooked, rice was perfect texture! read more

Kiku - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

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Incredible service: we wound up being a somewhat difficult customer, as my son (autism) was over stimulated by the restaurant, fire, and show. He had to sit outside with his mom. The staff handled bringing their food out and splitting up our table service and made the night work for us. Great service. Also, delicious food and a fun show. Great spot! read more

I will definitely go again. Nice restaurant. The drinks were good. They will check your temperature before entering the restaurant. Also, they offer you a wipe and a bag. Pretty cool during this pandemic. read more

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SUPER FANTASTIC Wife's Birthday. Made reservation for 10. Even though it was last minute Lady over the phone was very nice and helpful and got us in. From then on Customer experience met and exceeding our expectations. Chef made balloon animals for the kids and showed impressive and funny performance for us to enjoy. Hard to find places with great customer service and good quality food. Nice exterior and clean modern interior. I Highly recommend this place. Good Luck & Keep up the good work :) read more

Kiku - Kiku Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

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The rubbish iron plate master, the short, old one, has a two-faced attitude towards tipping and not tipping. His name is Jack.

Interesting place to try in Middletown first parking lots of parking we did eat dinner after 6 so get ready to wait due to COVID although it didn't take long about 20 mins after entering very nice clean open space As for the food it's entertaining to be in front of the cook quite a place our cook was pretty entertaining although some others was better as for the food we ordered a few entrees and appetizers sushi is probably the best out of the whole meal we ordered a variety of appetizers and it wasn't as tasty as I expected to be but okay The entree I've ordered the basil mignon which veggies out of a 1 to 5 I gave it a 3 quite plain but different as for the salmon which was cooked n front of us along with shrimp n side veggies was Meh there sauce was flat but again edible for the price I expected much better but with all n all I gave this place a 3.5 total read more

Absolutely one the best family restaurants in Middletown Delaware. Food show is so much fun. Bring the family and friends and celebrate any occasion. read more