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    Kiku

    3.7 (144 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    KIKU ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Shellfish allergy receipt

    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.

    Ahmard R.

    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.

    Japanese spring roll
    Dillon W.

    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!

    Grace B.

    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!

    Sweet potato roll, Rock N Roll
    Lilly B.

    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!

    Salmon crunchy roll & avocado/ cucumber roll.
    Marcella A.

    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.

    Anna Y.

    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.

    a platter of sushi and rolls
    Miyah R.

    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.

    Japanese spring roll
    Claire Y.

    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.

    Katrina G.

    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..

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    Christina D.

    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!

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    Great lunch specials. The hibachi steak and fried rice are a family favorite. It's always a fun time.

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    Love the food, service and atmosphere! Their cocktails and coconut shrimp appetizers are the bomb!!

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    Good food, service, ambiance, perfect date night and family restaurant. Hope to see you there.

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    Very good food and service. I've been there a few times and highly recommend it!Go and give yourself a treat!

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    We love to sit in kitchen section vs hibachi table. Love the hibachi chicken. Staff is always so friendly.

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    This is the best food in Middletown IMO. Delivery is just as delicious as dine-in. Love this place.

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    Really great and local spot for hibachi! The salad dressing is always a hit and you can't go wrong…read morewith any of the combo items- me and my guests typically go for steak & shrimp or the steak & chicken platter with double the rice. Very entertaining hibachi chefs! They always do the flaming o ion and will play a couple pranks through the show. Never had a bad experience with service here- just call before you go so you know if you'll be waiting for a table to fill. *covid update: dined here a few months ago and the chef would cook with his back turned towards you. I'd call and see if they are back to normal dining or not because it's kind of a waste if you can't see the chef.

    This restaurant was unfortunately a major letdown tonight. From the moment we walked in, the…read moreexperience felt disappointing. The front entrance looked outdated, and there was a noticeable musty smell. The interior felt old, worn, and far from inviting. While we were seated promptly, the service quickly went downhill. Within two minutes of sitting down, the attendant rushed us for our order without even asking if we wanted drinks. The entire experience felt hurried, as if we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. Midway through dinner, we were handed a takeout container without being asked if we were finished eating or even wanted one. Shortly after, the check was dropped off without anyone asking if we needed anything else or were done with our meal. From arrival to leaving, we were there only about a 40 minutes and not because we wanted to be. To make matters worse, when I presented a coupon, I was told it could not be honored because I supposedly needed to mention it before ordering. However, nowhere on the coupon did it state that requirement. That interaction felt unprofessional and unnecessarily argumentative. After payment, there wasn't even a simple "thank you." Had I not been dining with a friend, I honestly would have reconsidered leaving a tip. As for the food, it was just okay, but overly salty as expected. The drinks were disappointing and felt like a waste of money. I'm sharing this as a caution for others. Based on tonight's experience, the service and management standards seem to have seriously declined.

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