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    Kotobuki

    3.9 (598 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Barbara S.

    We had a lovely dinner of a beef bento box, spider roll, shrimp teriyaki, crispy rice and spicy tuna, beef negimaki, tuna capaccio, and red dragon roll with a glass of plum wine and saki. Finished it off with a bowl of green tea ice cream. Service was very friendly.

    Doug W.

    You can definitely tell the difference between Hauppauge sand babylon locations simply by the look and taste of the food. It's slight differences but differences none-the-less. The Chilean sea bass app is my go to favorite thing, and Hauppauge's almost doesn't even seem like Chilean sea bass... I'm sure it is, I know it is, but, like, typically if sea bass is as thin as they serve, it's not Chilean. I dnno, it tastes great, really, but I prefer the smaller/fatter peice I get from Babylon. Both are consistently and slightly significantly different from eachother for sure. Anyway, I've had a few things and it's all been good!

    Sushi & Sashimi Combo
    Kendra C.

    Came in for a weekend dinner. There was a 30 min wait for two. It was packed out! They give you a warm towel to clean your hands which was a pleasant surprise. I was very hungry and got the sushi and sashimi combo for myself...Tasted so fresh and they were not small pieces. They are a bit more expensive for regular rolls compared to other locations but did appear to be higher quality. Service was great and fast.

    Miso soup with heart shaped green onion lol
    Lisselot C.

    The Sushi were all FRESH , some if them still warm. I asked the Long Island Foodie FB group and this place was the MOST VOTED in over 200 comments so my husband and I did not wait too long, the comments weren't wrong. We tried sushi, the fried rice, goyza and miso soup, all 10/10! The environment is laud back and relaxed, very nice! Our server was great too, cant remember her name but she is the sweetest and funniest!!

    Chilean Seabass appetizer
    Frank B.

    As a sushi lover, haven't been here in a long time, being the area stopped and had an amazing dinner. Sushi was great, fresh and portion sizes on the sashimi were very good. Apps included Wagu skewers which unfortunately were chewy & sent back without a problem. Otherwise everything else was fantastic. Even the salad with an amazing house made ginger dressing was so distinct versus the typical dressing you get in most restaurants. The Chilean Seabass appetizer was phenomenal, cooked perfectly. The Omakase appetizer was excellent that we also got another one to go. Sashimi deluxe with the UFO roll was perfect, fresh & filling. Marra our server was spot on, polite and very attentive. Choosing between Aji, Japanese bbq and others we were so impressed with Kotobuki and can't wait to go back.

    Gold Coast and Holy Tuna
    Maureen C.

    Absolutely loved this spot. Called about 20 mins before arrival to ask if we needed reservations and they said no there's lots of tables. By the time we arrived there around 6:30, we got the last table available. So just a warning, it fills up quick! The restaurant is cute and very well decorated. We were on a time constraint so we got right to business. I had the spicy tuna over crispy rice- amazing, the Gold Coast roll and the holy tuna roll. Everything was absolutely fantastic. To be quite honest I don't remember the two rolls my hubby got, but he really enjoyed them as well. Can't wait to come back and try other rolls!

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    Jenny L.

    This restaurant lives up to its name with congratulations and longevity. The fish is so fresh that it melts in your mouth. Every dish is cooked just right without anything to complain about. Try the bento box, sashimi or omakase, and unadorned at lunch. Their prices are reasonable for the quality of the ingredients and well they cook everything. To top it off, service is helpful, friendly, and fast. Parking is ample in the lot and there are stores in the strip mall to hang around if there is a line. We'll be back for sure given it's so hard to find a place this yummy at a deal too!

    The rare and super funny beefcake:) XD
    Ross G.

    Amazing food, 5 Star best sushi on Long Island. Service was Great. Ambiance was incredible. Went here for my birthday. I also didn't expect to see this on the menu. The wife coughs me taking these pictures at which point her eyes became daggers, staring into my soul because I was I was guilty of taking this pictures.

    Brett D.

    Kotobuki is by far our favorite sushi spot on Long Island! We have tried close to every roll and the tasty boy is most definitely my favorite. Other amazing choices are the Gold Coast, hole in one, or crazy salmon. Everything that comes from this place is incredible in its own way. If you want a spot for dinner get there close to opening time there's always a line!

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    Food was decent. Service was horrible. Saki cold. Waited an hour for salad and drinks. NEVER again

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    Left side of dining area
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    I've been coming for years. Every so often I'll be in the area and we'll stop in…read more Recently came in after another restaurant was too packed and we wanted to eat right away. Best decision we've made in a while. This place is as amazing as ever. I wish I didn't live so far away bc I would come here weekly. This team deserves all the hype and praise. Exceptionally fresh food, stellar service, and the most fair prices without having to travel to middle America. Most Japanese restaurants feel like copy and pastes. Tomo is 2 std deviations above any local spot. See for yourself. Take good care of them.

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