I was a fan of the old Kyoto that was in uptown New Orleans on Prytania and a friend of mine mentioned this one. Myself and two other friends came here for a sushi feast and boy did Kyoto deliver. The owner came out and gave us a free appetizer and then we he had a full feast of some of the best sushi in town. If this place was not so far from my house I would be here all the time. Great sushi spot. read more

Kyoto 2 - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great place for Japanese food in New Orleans' Elmwood area. It was our first visit since we normally go to Shogun (but it's closed on Mondays), and also Little Tokyo (but we went the day before). So glad we came by! Big pieces of quality fish for the nigiri and generous portions for the beef tataki. Hamachi kama (grilled yellowtail neck) was deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Also I'm normally not a salad person, but the Japanese side salad that accompanied the entree surprisingly good because the dressing was freshly made and super flavorful. Plenty of parking and service was fast. read more

I eat a lot of sushi, like a lot a lot. Kyoto 2 is some of the best sushi I've ever had. You should go here. I eat sushi in almost every state I visit, and the portion sizes service quality, and options at Kyoto two are above most of the rest. The nigiri rolls have such generous portions of sashimi on top. Also, my husband's chicken teriyaki had all white meat chicken and the portion was so generous that he is making a second delicious meal out of what he took to go. We will definitely be back. read more

The service was quick and attentive. The food was excellent. Every item had a distinct taste. I find that other sushi places, things taste to much alike. Love Kyoto 2. We will visit again. The next time we're in town. read more

Friendly staff, they have my Coke Zero and very consistent high quality food. They have tons of regulars.

Are here for an early dinner on a Tuesday. Promptly seated and served my drink quickly. Server was very nice. I ordered three rolls, dynamite roll, Stevie roll and rainbow roll. All three were very good and plated beautifully. The rainbow roll came with thin lemon slices between each roll. Aside from looking nice, it added a nice flavor. The portions are quite large and I probably should have only ordered 2 rolls. The wasabi was very fresh and they serve the rolls with a nice portion which I really appreciate. The inside of the restaurant is pretty standard. It's sort of long and skinny with a bar at one end and the sushi counter at the other. Would go back. read more

Service was great, we had the bento lunch box and tempura udon and some sushi, kids loved the tempura. Overall it was a solid, lunch, family friendly atmosphere and tasty. Only bad thing was The sushi wasn't anything to rave home about but I think we also ordered wrong. We had the vegetable sushi which wasn't great with the seaweed salad and the rice was slightly warm. read more

Food good. Service great. The thing I like the most about this place is the option for take out. read more

great food, superb service with a smile.you need to experience this if you truly like japanese food.

My go to for sushi. Love the lunch menu. Very quick and workers are friendly. Love the free noodle salad

Sincere family operated business excellent food and service. It's a low light and comfortable atmosphere.

A really good sushi spot that is away from the city! We just happened to be passing by when we saw it and walked in without knowing anything. The servers were all really nice and accommodating. You get cold noodles when you sit down! We got the California roll, the dynamite roll, the sushi combination dinner and the mango seafood salad. It was a lot of food, but our favorite were the California roll and the mango seafood salad! The rolls are typical of any other sushi that you find in other places - there's nothing too special. But our favorite was the mango seafood salad. It has a sashimi and seaweed salad with mango and a ponzu sauce. It's honestly made to perfection and would recommend it 10/10! We went back five days later for the lunch menu and their lunch menu is really good too foe the price. We for the katsu don and the sushi lunch. Good amount for the price. Since I live near here, found a new sushi place to go to! read more

Kyoto 2 - Mango seafood salad Dynamite roll Sushi combination dinner - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Impeccable service, but very average sushi! It's not a bad thing, so Kyoto may still be worth giving a try. I had the Funky Margarita Roll and it was average...there really isn't much more to say. From reading the description, I expected a flavor explosion but the guacamole on top felt and tasted weird in my mouth. The other guest had the Beef Teriyaki. It was cooked fine (as far as texture and execution) but needed more seasoning overall. I'm glad that I finally got to try Kyoto 2 but don't think I'll be returning. read more

Kyoto 2 - Funky Margarita Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The sashimi was average and the sushi rolls were very low grade. The filling was the ground up "bologna style" where one can't see the fish, veggie, etc... You can honestly get better sushi at Breaux Mart by a long shot. The edamame was bland with no salt. The staff was very nice and the bathrooms clean. read more

By far the sushi and sashimi for the money anywhere in southeast Louisiana. Kyoto 2 is a must every visit to NOLA for me.

This was my go to sushi place. I used to frequent here all the time but due to covid, work, and customer service, I haven't been dining in for a while but still order to go. The food is delicious and the value is good. Customer service is a hit and miss therefore I mainly order to go now. read more

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We went a bit early for dinner, but the kitchen staff has already started up and had everything ready to go. It is perfect time to get food quickly and this is Authentic Japanese food as we talked with the chef who came and talked to us in Japanese. It turns out I picked pretty damn good sashimi and sushi dinner (I asked the young waitress, of course). Just look at the chirashi sushi dinner set! It's got more sashimi than I ever expected. A lot more and the price was totally worth it. This place is definitely worth stopping. read more

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If you love sush,i give this place a try. The food is always fresh and delicious. Very courteous employees and attentive. read more

Kyoto 2 - Rainbow Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Fresh and creative; sushi, sashimi and kitchen items all fresh and delicious! Service efficient and friendly. Will return soon! read more

Close enough to the Elmwood Shopping Center to be a great place, yet just far enough away to not be too crowded, this is located in a small strip mall that has plenty of parking. The staff are friendly, you are greeted promptly when you come in. They have a large menu to choose from. I ordered my usual sushi items and was surprised at how large the rolls were. I could not finish it all. The crab rangoons were fresh and delicious. Every thing was clean inside, as were the restrooms. They were so busy buy nothing fell thru the cracks at all. read more

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I love Kyoto 2! The sushi is always fresh and well displayed. The rolls are huge and stuffed for an amazing price. I typically go for lunch and get the 2 roll combo (2 rolls, soup, salad, and noodles) which cost 9.82 after tax! Personally, I find the sushi to be fresher than Tsunami and the miso is tastier. The service is quick and the staff is friendly! Please visit if you're in Harahan. read more

One of the many food stops while I was there visiting my bro from medical school at Louisiana. This high class sushi diner did not disappoint. BUT, since it has been more than 2 years I don't really remember the names of the pictured dishes. But we definitely left with a full stomach and a happy mood. read more

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The food is sooooo nice Ask the chief special order The boss is such a good Japanese man Japanese food so nice read more

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Probably my new favorite sushi joint in the whole area and by far! The rolls are not only stuffed and huge, but rolled tight so that they don't fall apart even though they are so big. The complimentary noodles that come with any order are delicious, especially with a little soy sauce mixed with it. I ordered the lunch roll combo (2 dynamite rolls) which also comes with a miso soup and a ginger dressing salad. The miso soup came out very hot and the salad had plenty dressing. I also ordered salmon egg sushi topped with quail eggs which were the perfect size and delicious. Not only were the rolls huge but you can tell that the fish and vegetables are very fresh. If I had to find any con for this place, the only issue can be parking around lunch time. The two parking lots get packed due to several popular restaurants all sharing the same lots. The service was great and I will be back again and again for sure! read more

Kyoto 2 - Salmon Egg Sushi with Quail Eggs - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Take out or eating in is always a treat at Kyoto 2. Really enjoy their Desiree roll. Wonderful selection of sushi along with some salads and soba noodles. Ordering out in the time of COVID is really quick and easy. Just called and they had all the food ready within 25mins (may differ depending when you call but I called on Saturday evening) and they even made sure to write the name of our drinks on the cups to make sure we didn't mix them up. Sometimes it's just the little things that make the experience better. read more

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Great food and friendly staff. The sushi was fresh and delicious. I was most certainly visit here again.

Great sushi, good prices decent ambiance, go love it yourself like so many do! The funky margarita roll is quite amazing, amongst plenty of other unique offerings. Enjoy read more

Everything about this place is AMAZING! I know Yelp has a max of five stars but Kyoto 2 deserves ten stars!!! If you want the most delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine, look no further because they are THE BEST EVER. Everything is delicious, fresh, and superior in every way. My stepdaughter, who is a sushi connoisseur, said Kyoto 2 is even better than what she had while visiting Japan! So that tells you something right there...and as for me, I've been a loyal customer for the last 16 years. They have the most fabulous sushi rolls, especially the specialty rolls...we love the Hollywood roll, the Rainbow roll, and most of all the Tabo roll which we order every time. Also the hanabi roll, no name roll, unforgettable roll, yum yum roll, special eel roll, and salmon avocado roll are also faves. I'm obsessed with their udon noodle soup too! Also worthy of mention is their seaweed and noodle salads which are *chefs kiss* perfection!! OH and for dessert, you MUST try the red bean mochi - which is Japanese ice cream and it's delicioussss!!! The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, just the right size but still knows how to accommodates guests. And Kristin always gives the greatest customer service and takes great care of us! (Thank you Kristin!) So RUN don't walk to Kyoto 2 because once you eat there you'll never want to go anywhere else!! read more

Solid sushi, very good service, in a pleasant space in a strip mall next to Reginelli's and a couple of other places. This is one of our go-to places if we're doing dinner-and-a movie at AMC Elmwood - conveniently, it's a block away, and service is reliably efficient. read more

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We were looking for sushi open during the pandemic shutdown. There are not many available but was happy to see Kyoto 2 open. The staff was very kind & friendly. We order lunch roll specials. I ordered the crunchy roll & snow crab roll. They both delicious. Even my husband agreed & he picky about sushi. Miso soup was delicious! I will definitely be returning. Prices are very reasonable as well. read more

Kyoto 2 - Lunch combo roll- includes miso soup, ginger salad & choice of 2 rolls. I chose crunchy roll (left) & snow crab roll (right). - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Hmm I wonder why this place doesn't have more customers! Maybe cause I didn't go during peak dinner hour? And also on a random Tuesday... BUT I'm a fan :) our server was friendly, service was fast, and CLEAN bathrooms! Places with a blargh (word that I use to describe stuff sometimes :x haha...) bathroom are a big no no. Funny story though... So I came here with my mom and since we came to America when she was in her 40's, her English isn't the best; and this is what happens when we're at our table. Mom: Let's order the F**ky roll. Me: ... (o.o)" Mom it's pronounced "fuNky." Mom: Ooo OK the F**kING roll. Me: ... (-.-)" Anyhoo, we ordered the funky* margarita roll (along with the special crunchy roll), and it was quite delicious; fresh, flavorful, with a lot of seafood like crawfish inside the roll itself :) and their portions are generous! Appetizer and 2 rolls were enough to satiate our hunger; but since they had tempura ice cream (fried green tea ice cream [vanilla is offered too] in tempura batter with (I think) a blueberry sauce drizzle; yumm), how could we resist?? :D read more

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I have had the pleasure of dining with Yoshi for many many years. After Hurricane Katrina I had moved to California. Every now and again we would stop in at Kyoto 2 for sushi. It always amazed me how Yoshi never failed to remember me even though quite a bit of time had passed in between visits. The sushi is consistently good. Yoshi can make several dishes not on the menu if you simply tell him what your fish preferences are. The rest of the staff are just as accommodating. Small, intimate sushi joints are much more preferable to me than the larger, crowded establishments. Personal choice here. The 5 star rating is for the many years of service as Sushi Chef Yoshi! Always a delightful experience! read more

I'm sad to say that I think they're quality has declined. I've been to this location over the years and I'm afraid the attention to quality and detail is not there any more. It's still an OK choice if you want rolls (and everything I ordered on my last visit was cooked...for the invalid I was delivering to/eating with). The snowcrab tasted mostly like mayo. the crunchy roll was blah. The veggie rolls were good though. Bonus points for the staff at the bar who was very sweet to my niece while we waited for our takeout. read more

Hands down favorite sushi place ever! I always get the lunch special! The portions are always huge, and the food itself is always so fresh! They never let me down. They have great quality and they are affordable. read more

Kyoto 2 - Crunchy roll and spicy tuna roll. The lunch special comes with the 2 rolls,salad, and soup! - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ok, I moved out of NOLA two years ago and just recently moved back... today was the first time I've been to K2 in at least that long. It's nowhere near as good as it used to be, and it used to be one of my favorites... the ingredients today didn't have much flavor, and the salmon in my Miami roll didn't taste fresh. The rolls are cut too big and have way too much rice, which masks the already diminished flavors inside. Before the meal, we ordered edemame as an appetizer. It was barely warm, not salted, and not very "appetizing." We also noticed that they now bring you a "hot towl" before the meal... except that it is a lukewarm packaged wipe instead... I don't know, this just didn't feel right. BOTTOM LINE: Not as good as it used to be... :( read more

I think this is legitimately the best sushi I've ever had. The rolls were huge and the fish was insanely fresh. The chef here is clearly passionate about his work. read more

We ate at Kyoto 2 for the first time as our usual sushi house was closed. The restaurant looked fairly busy for a Monday night, but we were escorted right away to a two-topper. My wife ordered the Unforgettable roll while I tried the Alaska roll. My order was enough for me, but we couldn't believe the large size of the Unforgettable roll. I had one piece, my wife ate her share and I think 3 pieces came home for lunch the following day. Only real complaint was that they ran out of complimentary noodle salad. Service was good. There are 2 TVs, one at each end of the restaurant. They were set to different channels. read more

Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try for girls night. I started off with the crab rangoons which were delicious. For my meal I had the No Name roll. It is a soy paper roll with various types of fish in it. It was huge, I couldn't finish. Very yummy. Fast and friendly service. Reasonably priced. read more

Kyoto 2 - No name roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It is on my top 5 favorite sushi restaurants in town! I love the fact that they can make the rolls with brown rice. Salmon and tuna are always very fresh. The crunchy roll they make here is my favorite crunchy ever - it is creamy and it has tiny shrimps in the mix, and the tempura is always crunchy. Since we usually go for lunch, we always do the roll combination lunch special, I think it is a great deal for $9 - 2 rolls of your choice, salad, soup and small noodle salad. It can get crowded for lunch, specially on fridays, but the service is always good and fast. I am always out of there within 30-40min of arrival, which is a good thing at lunch time. read more

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My no name roll was kinda wired I dident realize it had that much fake crabmeat I will never get that again and the unforgivable roll wasent as good as it use to be but you guys always were good do no what happened read more