I always love this little restaurant, the food is always fresh and so good . I will definitely come back again and again and again lol oh and affordable read more

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Great lunch special on sushi. Soup, salad and choice of two sushi rolls. So much food. It was delicious and service was great. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Soup, salad with Spicy California Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

I had my doubts when I entered this place for dinner. It was really quiet, no music, slightly dim and a bit gloomy. There were two other patrons in the restaurant when we arrived around 5:30pm on a Sunday. The staff is really friendly and nice. I believe it's a mom and her young daughter. I loved seeing her daughter help out with enthusiasm..it was great for my kids to see! We ordered sushi, rice and noodles. All were surprisingly good. The sushi was fresh and presented beautifully. We ordered the house special noodles which has all the meat and seafood - great flavor and you can taste the "wok hei" in it which means the wok was heated well. The salmon teriyaki with vegetables was good. Too saucy for me but blend it with the rice and it was a good. They do charge for hot tea which I wasn't used to as many establishments we go to at home provide it like water. Overall, good service, attentive and the food was good. read more

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Let me start out with saying I can't speak about the ambiance because we didn't eat there in person. We got take out. My boyfriend picked up the food but he said the person giving him it was really nice so that's a plus! The good part - the food! This sushi was super yummy. We got 2 orders of the smoked salmon roll and added avocado to them (really recommend). Just so you know - it's because we usually get the "Alaskan roll" but around us (Norwich, CT) the Alaska roll has smoked salmon and avocado and more. Not sure why. But it's super different here. The fish tasted fresh and smoky but not so smoky you couldn't taste anything else. The veggies were fresh too. I will say that the rice was much softer than we're used to having? I'm not sure if it's always like that since this was our first time ordering here but it was definitely noticeably soft. So just be aware of that since I've never had my rice that mushy? It was still yummy - just threw us off. I do really really recommend the specialty Colorado Roll (chicken tempura, spicy tuna, spicy crab, eel sauce, sweet chili sauce, spicy Mayo, and "crunch"). It sounds like a lot and is a lot but it's so good! It was the star of the show even though we were just being experimental in ordering it. It had all the right things. Chicken and raw fish might seem weird but actually go for it if you have the money! (This one is pricy at around $18+tax). My boyfriend did enjoy his California roll but it was a normal one of course. And I really liked my sweet potato roll cause I love the crispy sweet salty flavors. If you haven't tried a sweet potato roll yet - you really gotta! Even if you're usually all in it for the fish! As an appetizer we got two orders of gyoza - one pork and one kung pao chicken. They were both really good. The kung Pao chicken was surprisingly delicious. I don't recommend the sauce they give you as it just tasted like soy sauce with garlic but honestly both gyozas stood out by themselves. Juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside. The kung Pao chicken one was the best and most fun gyoza I've had. It is savory and has a bit of a kick so there's a heads up if you're sensitive to spice. Altogether I'd give the place a 4.5. Minus .5 for the kinda mushy rice but good once you get past the texture differences! Sorry my photos are mostly in their takeout containers! We dug in super quickly haha. read more

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I really just wasn't a fan of the sushi (we order 4 different kinds) overall and the rice wasn't great either. On the plus side both the sushi and rice were large portions. read more

Ok, I admit that I've only had takeout a couple of times and it's always some sort of poke bowl (poki bowl on the menu here). But, I've had several recently and these are just fresher and better! Everything in it is perfectly ripe (cukes, tomatoes, mango) and the shrimp and salmon were fresh and delicious, with a good amount in the bowl. The sauce is perfect and has a tiny kick to it, and you get extra on the side in case you want to add more (though I haven't needed to but appreciate that I can if I want to). Both times I ran in to pickup my food staff was friendly, welcoming and attentive. The inside is not fancy or anything but is comfortable and all you need when the food is that good! I'd rather the energy be put into my food than a place to look stunning then the food disappoint. So, I'll be back whenever I'm in the New London area looking for good sushi! I go visit my friend in New London every week or two, so they'll definitely see me again as I'm definitely impressed with the quality of the food! It's not the cheapest bowl I've had, but it's worth the extra money and the bowl is filled to the rim...you know, you get what you pay for! Oh, I also highly recommend adding Masago for an extra $3, so yummy!!!! Give me those fish eggs!!! =D read more

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Sushi is out of this world good! Everything was fresh and very tasty! The family who runs this restaurant is very friendly and inviting.

It was 5:45 on a Thursday. I walk in and there are no customers. It strongly smells of some cleaning agent. Like super strong. I like that's it's clean but you think it would have been done hours ago to avoid the dinner crowd...me. I sat at one of the many open tables and ordering was funny and cute with the young family member. Some weird anime cartoon was on with chill music. I guess "cartoon" is incorrect as it was not a motion screen. After watching that for a few minutes, a kids cartoon came on. Oh joy. At this point, I'm thinking it's more a takeout joint but the Yelp stars has kept me here. I ordered seaweed salad since they came out to tell me know iceberg for a garden salad. That's pretty standard appetizer. I also ordered a side of edamame. That too came out pretty standard and as expected. My Massachusetts role was a bit disappointing though. The tuna was definitely not fresh as in today tuna. It lacked flavor and somewhat dried out. Honestly, I ate it anyhow and with ginger, wasabi and soy sauce it was ok. The bubbly waitress kept my ratings at a 3 and I hope my dinner and experience was just an anomaly. PS. They don't take AmEx! read more

Delicious large pieces of salmon sashimi! Spicy salmon roll was with sashimi-chopped salmon not ground paste. Large lunch portions. Menu has variety and our favorites, including dumplings. Cozy family-friendly atmosphere during late lunch; helpful, attentive staff; very reasonable prices. read more

I was a regular but after covid I had not been at the restaurant for a while. I think we ordered out one day but I think I have not had their sushi for at least 20 months. I was there last Sunday with my sister. Every single roll we tried was so good and filled nicely. I love my rolls not to fall apart when you pick it up and that is one thing they do right. I was in heaven with every taste. I had the new Mexico roll; New Hampshire roll; Rhode Island roll; and Iowa Roll. The owner is always pleasant and remembers us. Her daughter was there since it was the weekend and she even helped out. Beautiful family. I have to start coming back. The place is simple but always clean. read more

First of all, The service was amazing!It was quiet and the seats were very comfortable and nice.The food was served very well and it was absolutely delicious and wonderful.I would totally recommend for family gatherings and small meet ups!Over all it was a great experience and I would go any time. read more

Love this restaurant for for sushi! I always got the individual egg sushi with some individual salmon sushi, but every type of sushi there is honestly delicious. The family that owns the restaurant is so sweet and personable, they really care about their customers! I'm so glad we live close by where I am able to enjoy getting their sushi as often as I can! read more

Stopped here after an afternoon of shopping. Was in the mood for some sushi. This place was good, not the best I have ever had, but they do have a great variety of sushi. The place was clean, the food was on our table quickly, and hit the spot for sushi. read more

Kyoto Sushi - two plates of sushi with different toppings - Sushi Bars Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Excellent sushi and service - simple place but great value. Not to be confused with Koto close by read more

I have eaten some of the best sushi in the world - not a lot, but some - and this place goes punches way above its weight class. At home in Philly I try to chase down the highest quality fish, because the composition of the rolls is pretty standard; it's a delight to try incredible new combinations here. Highly recommended: Texas Roll Louisiana Roll!!! Rhode Island Roll Florida Roll read more

The sushi itself was good. The chicken fried rice was terrible, really funky looking chicken. The customer service was poor. My coworker ordered from a different place up the street by mistake, I picked up. The workers talked to me like I was an idiot. They were very rude. ​ read more

Kyoto Sushi - A lot of the chicken looked grey - Sushi Bars Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

I'm actually quite disappointed in this place now. I went back and had tuna belly again, but ONE of the pieces was just a regular tuna slice. I didn't look at it closely, so I popped it in my mouth to savor the flavor, instead I got regular tuna taste. When I went back to look at the photos, that's when I noticed that it was a regular tuna slice. I should have complained then. But I was having a good time with my daughter. So instead I'm coming to write my review. I have posted the undated photos and video. You can compare the last photo of tuna belly and the one I had recently. Make sure you check your food before popping it in your mouth. I tend to forget when I'm eating my favorite kind of food. read more

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I got the Salmon Poke Bowl and California roll. The Salmon Poke Bowl was AMAZING. Super fresh fruits and veggies, great rice, amazing portion and quality salmon. California roll was like grocery store sushi. Not great. But will forever return for the Poke bowl. Highly recommend! read more

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Let me just start by saying I LOVE Kyoto sushi. I've been going there since around 2017 and their food has never disappointed. I love that they are family owned and their daughter helps out, they are all so sweet and care about the service they provide. Also, their special rolls are very generously sized and I love the deep fried rolls. Favorite sushi spot hands down. read more

We grabbed sushi takeout the other day. The online ordering was easy and the time estimate was spot on. The portions were great - sashimi was nice big slices and the maki rolls were large even pieces. I do wish the rice was less wet (boo - sushi rice is so important!) but, other than that, it was seasoned well. And, the fish is all there - you can actually see the yellowtail in my yellowtail roll. (Unlike my previous review at another place...) I'd try the place again if I was hankering for read more

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Do not come here. Went because it had a better rating than the steakhouse up the street but I couldn't imagine that place possibly being any worse than this. Irregardless of the sushi being egregiously over priced, it was also terrible quality. The tune had the look, texture and flavor of pink foam. The shrimp tempura tasted like it was fried in old oil and was mushy. The ratio of rice to filling is terrible, it was more like eating a raw rice ball than eating sushi. It's not often that a place is terrible enough to motivate me to write a review but that place was read more

Kyoto Sushi - Shrimp tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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If I could give this place a 3.5 instead of a 3 I would and here's why. The spot itself is in a plaza so it's easy to find and easy to park at. I went for lunch and at the time that I was there three other tables were also being served and or eating. There seemed to be just one waitress and one chef that were working during lunch service. The problem with that is that service was incredibly slow (we waited 40 minutes for our first appetizer). The servers themselves were incredibly nice but it just felt like if they had one more staff member working they would be in a much better spot with time management. I felt like the sushi itself was good but not great. I prefer a few other spots in the area for sushi but it's always nice to try a new place. The best part about this restaurant was how nice the waitress was. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Sushi and gyoza - Sushi Bars Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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The seats and tables are clean and inviting, the owners are awesome people, very social and kind, and the food is absolutely amazing, especially the house style noodles, if you like Asian food, the sushi here is amazing, i personally love their pork gyoza, my favorite food place right now and has been for a while, I 100% recommend this place over most of the others in town! read more

I love that it's a family owned and run business. Their sushi is priced very fair. They have a large menu with lots of options with the option it customize anything. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Friendly service and excellent sushi! We ordered a bunch of sushi rolls and they were absolutely delicious. We also ordered some noodles which were also top notch. We will definitely be back often! read more

Ambiance is lacking. They didn't have any light beers when I came here at 330pm on a Wednesday. But I did get a local IPA and it was good. Outer Light Brewing. I ordered shrimp gyoza. It was forgettable. The dumpling sauce was really chilled. But dip one freshly fried gyoza in there and you're all set temperature wise. They have special sushi rolls named after every state. Honestly they all tend to be the same minus one ingredient or plus one. But I had two special rolls and they definitely hit the spot. As well as two pieces of white tuna sashimi. There is nothing spectacular or tremendously poor about Kyoto Sushi. But give them a try. Especially when they're open and a lot of neighboring sushi restaurants are closed for a few hours. read more

Had the spicy salmon and I was not disappointed! Spicy salmon is my go to whenever I order sushi. The lunch special at Kyoto Sushi is phenomenal- miso soup, side salad, and two rolls at a reasonable price. Yes, please! Everything was fresh and the sauce on the sushi was really good. I would order from here again! read more

Kyoto Sushi - Spicy Salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Kyoto sushi is a comfortable, laid back, come as you are restaurant. The no frills dining area is comfortable enough to allow you to enjoy some seriosly delicious sushi at a low price. 5% off if paying with cash, 10% off military discount. The servings are generous and skillfully prepared. The amount of work put into each roll and the volume of call in/take out business keeps them very busy behind the counter. The lunch special is one of my favorite times to visit. Miso soup, salad, and two full size rolls handcrafted when you order for just $10. The friendly and inviting staff and the mouth watering sushi has me visiting again and again. Great for work functions, dining in or take out, Kyoto is my favorite stop for sushi in the Groton - New London, CT area. The staff can accommodate for various eating restrictions. Pregnant, GF, Vegetarian, Vegan are welcome here. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Vegan meal options. Cucumber roll, avocado roll, sweet potato roll, house salad (in-house made ginger carrot dressing), vegetable hibachi... - Sushi Bars Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Came across this restaurant when we had a hankering for some sushi! A long sushi menu with plenty of options! The prices here were much more reasonable than other locations in the area, that's what drew us here over other locations. The menu is however a little limited, but it's perfect if your in the mood for sushi or a noodle bowl. The service was wonderful, is a small restaurant and the mom and daughter team reminded us of that family small town restaurant vibes. It felt good to leave a good tip and appreciated the warm welcomes and sincere goodbyes. Ambiance in the restaurant was a little subdued, it was quiet with standard booths, it could use some ambient music or some wall art to mute the staff working sounds.. that would be my only constructive feedback. However the food was excellent. We had a couple rolls ranging from $8-$10, the dumplings were ok but the house combo noodle bowl was really flavorful and delicious. Would recommend the standard rolls and the noodle bowl. We will be here again! read more

The sushi is so fresh, delicious and a large selection to choose from. Wish they would paint the inside and put up some art and play some background music. read more

Told the person taking my order I wanted fish roe. He said ok. I double confirmed with him (cos theyve messed up my order previously), told him i want the small red balls that are eggs called roe okay? He said ok got it. Ended up getting a literal egg sushi thats just simply an egg. Make sure you TRIPLE CONFIRM your order next time, cos apparently confirming twice is not enough. read more

Kyoto Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

They pretty good but need to get their prices fixed they have different pricing on different platforms

This is an OK sushi place with very nice people running it. They have a variety of rolls (one for each state, but completely unrelated to any aspect of that state). They are not expensive and they serve reasonable quality. When they had dine in options, the decor was minimal but functional. Not a bad choice for the area. read more

Stopped in after visiting the aquarium. The sushi was delicious and very fresh. The owners were also incredibly friendly and attentive. Highly recommend. read more

Shout out to my Yelper boyfriend who found this place while perusing through Yelp! Sushi is one of my favorite foods. You know when you can't figure out what to eat, you just know you want to eat something? This happens to me a lot and whenever it does, sushi always hits the right spot. This is why the tearing down of Ju Sushi was all the more tragic. Thankfully, Kyoto Sushi answered Groton's desperate cries for a new sushi restaurant. I was initially a little skeptical about a place that offered sashimi for $1.50/piece. It seemed too good to be true but upon skimming through the menu, everything was relatively cheap! Hibachi, minus the live-action pyro and soju demonstration, was under $10. Sushi rolls were less than $10 but the "specialty rolls" were $11. I ended up ordering the Rainbow Roll ($9) and the chicken hibachi with fried rice ($7). While I wouldn't give the quality of the fish an A+, it still deserves a solid B. My boyfriend ordered an assortment of sashimi and was pleasantly surprise by how thick each piece was. Hibachi was good except the fried rice was more like white rice tossed in teriyaki sauce. Overall, the food was tasty and at these prices, I can't really complain about anything. The restaurant itself is very clean and the service was super attentive and friendly. Though it is not a place you'd go out of your way to try, it is worth checking out if you are in the area. read more

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A friend and I went here for lunch for the first time a couple of months ago. The sushi was delicious, super fresh, beautifully plated, and a great portion for the price. The seaweed salad is also tasty. I now order takeout online from here often, probably about once a week since then. It's always ready on time and bagged nicely with chops sticks and soy sauce. I like that they package their specialty rolls individually because I frequently over order, so it's easy to save a roll for later in the day that way! It's tucked into a small shopping plaza in Groton, if I hadn't searched for places to go for sushi in the area and seen other great reviews I probably would have missed it, even only living a few minutes away and being on their road frequently. Don't miss out on this place, go check it out! read more

I've given this place a chance 3x...1st times in'17..2nd time last October and got sick for 2days. Yesterday I dropped in and hot somesushi to go and I have food poisoning from the sushi and or the spring rolls...absolutely disgusting. Everytime I think of what I ate from there makes me vomit NEVER. AGAIN. read more

One sentence: a sushi restaurant that is able to fulfill minimal sushi cravings. If you have a huge craving for bomb quality sushi, then continue searching because this is not the place. Me and my boyfriend had a difficult time trying to find this restaurant because there were no signs anywhere. The restaurant itself is very plain and boring with no decor. Tables, chairs, and a sushi bar are the only 3 things they had. The quality of their sushi isn't great but we still enjoyed it. We ordered a ton of salmon, tuna, and yellowtail sashimi/nigiri. My boyfriend had a special request for a hand roll which was not on the menu and they were able to make us that!! The yellowtail sashimi was amazing. Imagine a soft and buttery piece of fish inside your mouth. Drooling as I speak. However, salmon and tuna were only okay. (I'm from Boston so we're spoiled with good sushi) They definitely deserve a 4 or 5 star for service!! Our waitress was extremely kind and helpful. When we wanted to order more yellowtail sashimi, she told us if we waited a few more minutes, the sushi chef can get us a fresh cut. SWEET!! Our glasses of water were never empty because she was very attentive. This is not a bad restaurant to try! :) read more

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I used to love this place. My last three visits I haven't been pleased but I keep going back hoping it will be good. The sushi, hibachi were not that great. I ordered for delivery I got yokisoba, boba tea and sushi for my husband. We weren't really pleased with the food and they forgot my boba tea but not my straw. The employees are always friendly but what's happened to the food? read more

It's a nice place to eat. The owners are really friendly and nice people. The price is okay and all the food tastes fresh! Highly recommend. Whoever had a bad experience, maybe they just were in a bad timing. read more