Great atmosphere, welcoming service and amazing recommendations! Food was yummy!!! Drove around and noticed the place and decided to give it a try! Server gave great recommendations. Enjoyed the sushi and the sides! read more

Great food. All the specialty rolls are so good. Will come again. Went for a wife's birthday and we had such a good time. read more

Very yummy, friendly but not overly attentive staff, and cool atmosphere. Especially loved the Killer Salmon roll they light on fire read more

Kyoto - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Good service and delicious food! As you walk into Kyoto, you are warmly greeted! The decor inside is tranquil and modern with traditional touches. There are many tables and some bar seating. They do accept reservations, but walk ins are also welcomed. Their Agedashi tofu is delicious! The rolls do not fall apart and have a good ratio or rice to fish. The service was really good with the staff being very attentive. We were checked on frequently and really enjoyed our dining experience. Really good for date nights, family outings, or just want some good food by yourself. Your dining experience will be in good hands here. read more

5 stars all the way around. The food was excellent and the portions were big. The service was friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was cozy with a 10th of a point deduction for the music being a little too loud. I would recommend Kyoto to anyone looking for first rate food and a warm atmosphere. read more

I want to share something that seems overlooked. The included sides at Kyoto are something I greatly look forward to! It's common in Korean restaurants to have little sides included, but I LOVE the little assortments here! Today we had a Jellyfish salad for the first time, and I loved it! The flavor is very much like a seaweed salad with a delicate sesame dressing, very light pepper flakes, and soy, the texture was an unexpected crunchy, creamy, silky combo! I asked for more to take home with our leftovers. SO fun and delicious! read more

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Delicious quick dinner with friendly service. Fresh fish, tasty veggies, classic yet with some pops of yummy innovation like the basil oil in one of the cod garnishes. Lovely surprise to have tasty free taster items (miso soup, edamame, pickled radish, and sweet potato.) disappointing that they were out of white and jasmine teas (tea forte). Still, looking forward to coming back! Full disclosure: there is a free drink or dessert offer with reviews. It influenced my decision to leave a review but not the content. read more

Kyoto - Oshi-Zushi - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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If you're looking for a kid friendly, clean and with amazing customer service this is the place to come!! The food was absolutely delicious!! The atmosphere is so comfortable, friendly and welcoming! They have a nice small water fountain and bridge at the entrance. Highly recommended! They offer ramen, sushi, nigiri, ect. They serve miso and other small sides. read more

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The Paradise roll and Teriyaki are great!!! Came with edemame, miso and some other small things Really impressed Thank you read more

A Great Lunch We stopped in for lunch and left completely satisfied. The servers were friendly and genuinely appreciative, making the whole experience feel warm and welcoming. The food was excellent--crispy fried shrimp, savory yakisoba, and a rich, flavorful chicken curry. Everything tasted so good that I almost ordered dessert, but I simply didn't have any room left. A solid five-star lunch. Highly recommend. read more

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Looking for a family lunch date, also needed some amazing chicken katsu! First time, was not sure if but was hopeful;thanks to other reviews we have it a try. Plus thankfully it was close to where we shop for grocery specialties. Greeted quickly, the host was very polite and friendly. Brought us over water and straws. Waiter, friendly-answered questions. Made sure the child's food came out first and it was great! Always looking for a decent, yet delicious restaurant that does not hurt our stomach's or make us stick later. This restaurant did not disappoint, the fish was fresh, the rolls were soft and sturdy, the miso soup plus side dishes were all a wonderful treat while waiting for our meals to come. Each time a dish came it was more and more amazing. We ordered the Jasmine tea and the ginger peach tea. We did not see a sweetener but also did not ask for any. The water and ice taste clean, if you care about those things. Tables were clean, the restaurant did not have an any strange orders and the restrooms were clean and well maintained. The only exception to how excellent the service was: Two dishes were forgot, the shrimp and the cheesecake. Also the menu says plain cheesecake but when it came out there was chocolate sauce and cream on the side. Next time we come back, I will ask for no sauce and also the cheesecake is not homemade or made in house. I am only assuming because I make cheesecake from stretch and it time plus you it cost for quality cheese. Though two items were forgotten, all the staff were in between having their own lunch and all the staff made to sure someone was being attentive to the customers that were still dining. My heart and stomach was filled with happiness to see them all eating and sharing conversations of their day and general life. I appreciate everyone who works here and I am looking forward to sharing this wonderful experience with others! As always stay safe and healthy out there and I will see you all at my next bite! :0) read more

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Best sushi I've had south of Tacoma. I moved here 2 years ago and have been looking for a good sushi spot and I finally found it! We got the garlic Ebi nigiri, dinner beef bento, and wagyu lover roll. My husband loved the bento, I thought it was quite good too. Same with the Ebi. But that wagyu lover roll. Might be the best piece of sushi I've ever had, and not just because of the novelty of wagyu. But it was suuuper delicate, textural, and balanced. I will be coming back for it. I meant to take a picture, but got too excited Here are the small plates they served, haha I remembered those. The ambience is nice The staffs sweet. No complaints, and very excited to come back. read more

Kyoto - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Nice atmosphere and great lunch specials. Got the Bento box with chicken teriyaki and sashimi. They also give you 3 small dishes of tiny appetizers (like Oregon shrimp), edamame and miso. The Bento also comes with tempura shrimp/veggies, salad, rice and California rolls. Best deal and a military discount! read more

Kyoto - Bentonville box and lobby - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Love eating here! It has quickly become my favorite restaurant. The sushi rolls are so good and the care put into the presentation and delivery of the food is fantastic. I've had great service each time I've come in. I love the waterfall and Koi pond in the entrance and the decorations really add to the overall experience. 10/10 would recommend read more

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service quick, but not attentive. No refills in water unless u asked. I felt parched for much of the meal. But, the sushi specialty rolls were okay. Tempura okay, too many choices with food and alcohol, too. Nothing to make my jaw drop. Just...okay! My friend said that the hi-ball was actually "kinda hitting", which surprised me because it tasted just like soda...no alcohol. Restaurant is very pretty inside with quite some space between tabling arrangements. Makes it easier for guests to move around and staff to make their rounds. I like that they have the private dining rooms where you get to kneel by the table. Reminded me of Japan with that setup. Neat for them to have active duty military discount that is all over the menu. read more

Kyoto - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Great atmosphere, food quality, and service. They serve miso soups and side dishes free!! If you come with 4 or more, I recommend booking a dining room. You will love it. I appreciate their dedication to the military service members with discount. read more

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Really good food and great service. We were seated immediately, and after ordering we were brought complimentary soup. The food was delicious and the portions were huge. Prices and portions were really really good. My husband loves Asian food and this is by far his new favorite spot. read more

Kyoto - Spicy pork bulgogi with appetizer plate of egg rolls, won tons and crab Rangoon - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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What a beautiful place, I've been here twice with friends and family. The food was amazing, I can't recall all the food we got but everything was GOOD, and I've been to a lot of sushi places. Just wish I'd find this place sooner. The service was good too, always attentive. Remember to dine on the tatami seats for a fun experience. Overall amazing and highly recommend. read more

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The food was delicious, and the sushi was at a good temperature. The service was great, it felt very welcoming. The restaurant is very pretty and well maintained. Will be back. read more

My friends and I went here for Tacoma restaurant week and it was incredible! Staff were lovely and attentive and the food was great and had large portions! read more

I always come to Kyoto for the chirashi bowl. It's fresh! Other menu items and rolls that I've tried are pretty great too but their raw items are always a shining star. read more

Kyoto - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Portions were large and everything was delicious. I love akidashi tofu and it was so good here! The fish pond was also very clean and cool. It was quiet and relaxing. read more

Good food, service and vibes. Reserved through Resy, came here based off the app's recommendation and love the Kyoto Rolls. Service was top tier. read more

Kyoto - Miso soup, fresh green tea, and beers - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

This restaurant is phenomenal. The ambiance beautifully displays Japanese decor and culture. The employees are very kind and welcoming, and the food was delicious! There are rooms where you can dine sitting on the floor, which I'd love to try someday. This is a staple and go-to whenever I am in the Tacoma and Lakewood area. Highly, highly recommend !! read more

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It was definitely a super welcoming experience and delicious food Here on vacation and couldn't recommend a better spot. The vibes were chill and cozy so is a family oriented place too read more

Kyoto - Some nice tea too - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Everything was great and service was excellent! My family had the katsu curry, bulgogi, and ramen!

We had an amazing experience here last month. The food is really good and the restaurant was very nice inside. This is a kid friendly place. My kids really enjoyed seeing the Koi fishes. The food was delicious. They have a buy two and get one free for sushi which was nice. The waitress we had was so sweet she overheard that it was my daughter's birthday and surprised her with some mochi. Definitely will come back. read more

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I wanted to like them. Super cute resto with a bridge and koi and private tatami rooms for larger parties. Service was slow in a half empty restaurant. 10 min before we had menus or water. While we ordered, we requested a fork for our young dining companion and when they brought out his food, we asked again. I asked after waiting 5 mins again. She said she was bringing it... but didn't. I asked at the counter. And waited and then at the sushi counter... I had to get the owner involved to just get a fork. It was then brought out with the other dishes. The kid had cold food now. The owner and wait staff then became overly friendly and touched and hugged me, like I was her friend... not ok... The food was not great. Sushi rice was sour, not seasoned appropriately. Katsu was good and the teriyaki was bulgogi with Will probably not go again. So many decent Japanese restaurants in the vicinity . read more

Kyoto - Veggie roll - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Food was really good and staff was super nice! Made my visit to the north western part of the US very enjoyable read more

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New ownership! Rolls were sooooo good. I haven't had good rolls in Tacoma in a long time. Owner and servers were really friendly and they even served banchan. Highly recommend if you're having sushi cravings. read more

Kyoto - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Service was Amazing! Food was awesome and so fresh. The restaurant was very calm and relaxing. read more

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Food, service, and ambience are great for a date night! I love how they also gave us free appetizers as starters and a Melona ice cream each as a finisher. We will definitely come back here again. read more

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Food and atmosphere are absolutely wonderful ! They had real wasabi when we went, which I had never tried while was such a cool experience. The service was great, they checked in often, our glasses were never empt. Definitely worth coming in! read more

I'm not exaggerating when I say that every time I have gone to Kyoto I have been more impressed. Food is delicious (my husband and I always get rolls) and service is wonderful. Everyone is kind, welcoming, and attentive. Wonderful atmosphere. Rolls are displayed beautifully too! read more

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Great Sushi Restaurant! The Sushi is fresh and I liked the Ultimate Dragon and fried Calamari. They also serve mini appetizers. read more

Kyoto - Ultimate Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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I've been coming here since I was a little one and it's just gotten better over the years. Friendly service, fresh fish and menu, and an atmosphere that is both refreshing and relaxing. I recommend the Fuji roll if you can handle some spice! read more

Kyoto - Toro carpaccio $20 Miso soup & salad free - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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서비스 굿 외출리스 해나 학생 나이스 음식은 데체족으로 좀 짜긴하는데 전 것보다 괜찮아요 미소스 좀 짜요 .. 그래도 맛있게 먹어 습니다 반차 매뉴 가 좋아요 양을 좀 더 애드 하면 좋겠습니다 read more

Very good quality sushi and sashimi. It's simple, but the maguro is some of the best I've had. Reasonably priced. The complimentary appetizers are a nice touch. Great staff, Jung is wonderful. My wife's kitchen entire was decent but nothing special, and the drinks are way too expensive. House sake is $10 for the small, and it's the cheapest drink on the menu. read more

Kyoto - Japanese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Lovely atmosphere, good portions of food, good saki and service was prompt and always available for any questions or help.

A first time customer to this restaurant and kind of had a bad experience. We walked in right when the restaurant opened. Got seated promptly since nobody else was there for lunch. The server was friendly in taking us to our table and giving us the menus. Once we ordered our Sushi and a meal from the Children's menu, we waited about 10-15 minutes, which was fine. However, when we received the Kid's Chicken Teriyaki meal, there was a small piece of metallic steel type of thing in the middle of the rice!!! We couldn't believe it! Notified one of the other workers there and they both apologize, eventually, giving us just a 10% discount. If we didn't see it, our 2-year old could have eaten it and dangerously gotten hurt! Someone was incompetent enough to NOT check the rice?! It was obviously sticking out since WE saw it right away! And why is that kind of thing in the rice in the first place?!? Totally unacceptable!!! The other food items tasted alright. We probably won't go back due to the bad first dining experience we had.... At least we gave it a shot for a one time visit. Oh well... read more