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    Kiu Japanese Restaurant

    3.5 (424 reviews)

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    Good for groups

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    Mei Lan M.

    This restaurant is located on the second floor. When I walked into the restaurant, I was impressed by the ambiance. It was darker but that contributed to the more modern, sleek atmosphere. Service was very good and attentive. We were checked on several times, things were well explained to us. Waitstaff were always polite. Now on to the food... we ordered the taster 8 pressed sushi sampler, oroshi maguro, snow ebi ten rolls, grilled Atlantic salmon and calamari. We enjoyed all of it, but the stand outs for me were the torched sushi and the rolls. The Atlantic salmon was tasty and so was the calamari but they weren't outstanding. Price wise, the dishes are pricier. But on Mondays, the pressed sushi is 50% off and on Wednesdays, grilled menu items are 50% off. I'm not sure when this promotion is until. A disappointment was the three most popular Japanese whiskeys were sold out. My hubby had wanted to try one of them.

    decor
    William L.

    Decor When you first walk into Kiu you are immersed in the feeling on classy modern dark décor with Japanese accents and embellishments. You are thinking "this is nice and classy". You know someone spent alot of time and thought putting this together... from the décor, furniture, dinnerware and utensils... they are all in the same theme. Presentation Again alot of attention goes into each dish. You know you are in a fine dinning experience. Perfectly placed and decorated in a modern theme brining in some seasonal environmental elements (fall harvest theme). Taste With Sashimi, it's all about the freshness, quality of the product and the knife work. I have an sensitivity to fishiness and the fish was very good. I was really surprise by the lamb chop. I have an aversion to gamey flavours and this lamp was amazing... no gamey flavour at all (Sorry if you are a fan of the gamey meats). This was perfect for me. It totally change my mind about lamb and I'm will to try it at other places. The sauce was a nice pairing a little citrusy and creamy with a nice roasted flavor. Not sure what it was but I wanted more. The Amazu Chicken had a nice flavor and the Calamari was super crispy (though I would like a little more seasoning on squid as it's natural flavour is very subtle). Service The wait staff were extremely attentive ensuring our glasses were always topped ups. You never felt like you needed to work to get their attention. They were happy to answer question about the menu and how items were prepared. Not sure if it was an off day and where the problem occurred (kitchen or wait staff?) but I think our dishes were stuck in the "pass" a little longer than planned and ended up being cooler than I would have liked and the chicken was no longer crispy. If they arrived warmer and crisp the marks for taste would be higher. But the restaurant was full and it was a Wednesday night so they may not have been operating at full staff. The lamb was a perception changing experience for me so Kui gets high marks for that and it's a place I would eat at again.

    truffle carbonara udon
    Oshynne L.

    The truffle carbonara udon here was delicious. The service was good and our food came quite quickly. They left a pitcher of water on our table as well which was helpful. The space is quite large, with plenty of seating available. The music playing in the background adds to the experience, as the restaurant wasn't too busy or noisy otherwise. I would return to have that udon again and to try some other menu items! It's definitely a good spot to visit after watching a movie at the cinema in the same building.

    Stanley K.

    Visited on a cold autumn evening. There was plenty of parking in the area (both surface and underground). The service however varied depending on the server. There was a server that was managing the front area and reception that was very rude and ignore any subtle signals to order (raising hand, waving hand, etc). There was another server that was japanese and apologized and answered any questions and told our order immediately. The food for the kaiseki hit the spot but it took ridiculously long for them to serve each dish. Also by the time they served the dessert portion. The dish that I requested earlier was sold out. To me, this is poor planning and left a bad taste for visitors. A restaurant should always make sure they have enough inventory before confirming the order. It would have been fine if they told us it was sold out prior to ordering. But to be told at the end, they sold out is very unprofessional. Overall, may return in the future if service is improved.

    Beef tartare, tako wasabi, salad
    Tiff E.

    Great presentations, but I wasn't impressed by the taste of any of the dishes if I were being critical. Service was alright, I liked that the restaurant was quite spacious.

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    Reston S.

    took a day for myself and stopped by Kiu Japanese Restaurant, located on the second floor of the building where the Cineplex is. The space has a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere, with plenty of seating and a welcoming vibe that made it easy to settle in. The service was great--attentive and efficient without being intrusive. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, and it did not disappoint. The broth was packed with rich, savoury flavours, the pork was tender and creamy. Overall, Kiu is a solid spot for ramen, especially during the colder months. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and craving a comforting bowl!

    Watson C.

    This Japanese place offers relatively low value for money. However, their sashimi is fresh, but nothing special, so I wouldn't come back for it. 呢間日本嘢性價比都幾低。不過佢嘅刺身都算Fresh,但冇乜特別都唔會嚟食。

    Chicken karrage
    Lily C.

    Kiu recently changed up their menu and I wanted to check out their kingyo set . Definitely filling and tasty for what you get I'd recommend trying out without fully breaking the bank. The cocktail drinks are on the sweet side not my favourite part of the meal. I got the seasonal pumpkin cocktail and got the matcha yuzu I believe cocktail. The service was paced out nicely although near the end we were so stuffed they were still able to pace it in a way we didn't feel rushed. It's always a great time overall at Kiu!

    Nice sushi counter
    Jessica L.

    Fancy jap restaurant with very nice ambience. Staff was friendly and took time to explain the menu and answer our questions. Price range was on the higher end. I tried the sashimi rice bow, which was kinda expensive for the quantity and quality of fish you get.

    John B.

    The is a nice restaurant in a relatively new cineplex building. I liked it because it was open late and served Japanese food. My boss had been here earlier in the week and mentioned how good the lamb chops were. 4 stars for the lamb chops in my opinion. There were four small pieces of lamb. They were tender, savory, and charred just right. Other folks may not like the lamb but I think it was cooked fine. A drawback is that it may not fill you up if you've got a big appetite like me! So I ordered a bowl of white rice on the side and that was *just* enough to satisfy my tummy! For fun I asked for sesame seeds to sprinkle on top for show. I like sesame seeds and it added flavor to the rice. 5 stars for the service. I came in late that night. There was still an hour left before they closed but they still served me with a smile. The waitress, Alvina, gave me descriptions and recommendations for different dishes. The food came out fairly quick too. (Thankfully I was seated near the kitchen.) If I come back I'll probably try the combo meals to taste a variety of what Kiu has to offer.

    Sushi (part of dinner for 2 combo)
    Amy Y.

    Our first visit here was shortly after they opened, since it's been a while we decided to drop by for dinner. Not a lot has changed with the interior. The menu was slightly different, there was a lot more donburi and udon bowls from what I last remember. Food was okay. They had a dinner for 2 combo ($95.00) that had several courses. Sashimi bowl was fresh and the sushi was okay, nothing remarkable. I don't recommend the udon bowls as the noodles were clearly packaged udon noodles and had a odd texture. In one of the photos you can see the noodles all clumped together in the bowl. The beef and broth in the bowls was okay though. The dinner combo comes with your standard ice cream dessert and you have several flavours to choose from including matcha and red bean. It was okay. For the price I am sure you can get better quality elsewhere.

    Tokyo god father cocktail
    Gel M.

    Went twice within a span of 3 days, both for dinner. Pros: they offer a tasting menu with wine pairing at a very reasonable price, delicious food, everything tasted so fresh, everything was very well- prepared, service was great and attentive, cocktail menu had unique offerings, mocktail menu was equally appealing, restroom was very clean, ample free parking. Cons: none that I can think of! I highly recommend Kiu.

    Kamo Udon.
    Benedict T.

    Japanese cuisine cravings? Try Kiu! My friend and I swung by for a Sunday lunch. I was surprised by how empty the restaurant was given the modern decor, but nevertheless decided to try Kiu out. The menu was divided into different sections: Noodles, set meals (Teishoku), Donburis, Sushi Dons, Sushi etc. I would say this place definitely has a wide range of Japanese dishes, diverse enough to satisfy a larger party's cravings. As always, we started off with an order of their Takowasabi. We were slightly disappointed by the portion size and the 4 pieces of limp nori - that's a dish we've definitely had better elsewhere. For mains, my friend ordered the Kamo Udon (cha siu style duck breast). Personally, I prefer chewier noodles with a bite and a cleaner broth - if you're like me, you may be dissatisfied with the cook on the udon itself. The rich and oily broth was not unexpected given the protein, but I do wish some of the fat and oil would've been skimmed. There was a generous portion of duck breast, albeit slightly overcooked. We both agreed that the duck could have been more tender and aromatic. I ordered the Edo Teishoku (rotating sushi bar specials), and absolutely loved the meal. Each Teishoku comes out with rice, miso soup, and 3 different dishes of tsukemono (pickled vegetables) that help to cleanse the palate after bites of rich, raw fish and seafood. My box came with sweet and creamy uni, salty ikura, and refreshing negitoro. I would say, this was definitely the highlight of the meal! The menu is a little bit on the pricier side, but I wouldn't mind coming back to try Kiu's sushi and sashimi selection from their sushi bar. I will, however, defer on the udon and get that elsewhere.

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