Align your expectations, this is not a fancy restaurant like Seaboy down the road or a greasy…read moreburger joint. Embrace it for what it is! My wife and I had each visited Japanese steakhouses like this before we met, but somehow neither of us had been to one during our 18 years together. Then we discovered Noboru! We enjoyed our first visit so much that we returned just two weeks later. It isn't overly fancy--it offers the classic Benihana-style experience, with the chef preparing everything directly in front of you--but the food is tender, flavorful, and filling. Of course, you also get dinner and a show! The service was spot-on during both visits. We were always well taken care of, and everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. I ordered the larger filet dinner both times and didn't change a thing. When something is that good, why mess with it? My wife ordered the steak and shrimp during our first visit, but she enjoyed my filet so much that she upgraded to the filet and shrimp on our return. Quality cuts of meat, skillful preparation, excellent seasoning, friendly service, and an entertaining experience have made Noboru a new favorite in our restaurant rotation. We thoroughly enjoyed both visits, had no complaints whatsoever, and will absolutely be back very soon. To those about to nosh, we are jealous!

I made a reservation for a party of five for 7:00. We arrived before 7:00 and then e was nobody at…read morethe reception desk. After about 10!minutes someone showed up, but we weren't seated until 7:15. The waitress came several minutes later and took our order. We had soup and salad then we waited 40 more minutes for the cook to finally show up! After being told several times that the cook was on the way - we left at 7:55! Bad management in my opinion.

Has some fantastic sushi rolls tonight. Ate every bite. This restaurant chain is the best. This…read morelocation had plenty of booths, tables, and chairs at the bar. Service was quick from Anja. The only negative was the lighting was very bright. Tip: there is a parking entrance behind the restaurant into a free parking garage, which is well lit, with lots of cameras. Tip: the I Devil Dice Roll - Spicy yellowtail, cilantro, & cucumber. Topped with yellowtail, salmon, avocado, ponzu, serrano peppers, & sriracha. The Queen Roll - Smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese, & crunch. Topped with crab salad, sriracha, & scallions BSA Roll - Scallop tempura, asparagus, mango. Topped with tuna, scallop, sweet chili sauce, kabayaki sauce, red tobiko, & scallions

I was coming home after days of traveling and asked my husband to pick a place to eat not too far…read morefrom the airport because I was going to be starving once I touched down. So his choice was here. Google directions suck they took us around the back to the parking garage for the 2nd level and since we have never been here before it took us a few minutes to figure out how to get down to the first level. When we entered there was a waiter taking an order and no one else on the floor so we had a little bit to get seated even though there were only two other parties in the restaurant. We were able to sit wherever we wanted so I sat with a view of the screen with the replay of the Brazil FIFA game on. My husband wanted the unagi don but didn't order because the price seemed high. The table next to us all ordered bowls and the serving size was huge so my husband regretted it. We order takoyaki, spicy wings, and 3 rolls Godzilla, Hadouken, and Master Roshi. The wings had amazing flavor but were not spicy. Takoyaki was flavorful and the perfect temperature. I get a lot of takoyaki that is entirely too hot and have to crack them open to cool before eating them. My husband did not enjoy the Godzilla roll he said the topping was too much and didn't add to the flavor. But enjoyed the other two. I enjoyed all three rolls the flavor was fresh and very little need for soy sauce fine without it. If we are ever in Charlotte with time to eat I would stop here again.

It has been about 14 years since I went to a hibachi Japanese steak house. We are here to celebrate…read morea birthday and it did not disappoint. We have a great chef that was fun and our waiter was awesome with great service. The restaurant was nice and clean. It was overall great time.

This place was such a disappointment. The waiting area was so gross and smelled horrible. And the…read morefood was extremely expensive for what you get. I also thought it hardly had any flavor. Can't say that I would ever want to come back.

I love me some Mr. Tokyo! The best thing about this restaurant is the consistency. Every single…read moretime I eat here, the food tastes exactly the same--and I mean that in the best way possible. You always know what you're going to get, and they never disappoint. And let's talk about the fried rice... hands down, it's the best fried rice in Charlotte. If you're looking for a spot that's consistently good with flavors you can count on, Mr. Tokyo is definitely worth a visit.

(7/2/26) The sushi was good. I had a combination of nigiri and hand rolls. My server was,…read moreunfortunately, forgettable. It turned out she was in training. She seemed to be going through the motions without any enthusiasm. Her trainer, Vale, was super attentive. I wish I could have tipped more, but the trainee kept me at 20%. The restaurant filled up quickly with people escaping the brutal heat outside. It was pretty quiet even though the restaurant filled up quickly.

We were spending some time in museum tower over the weekend and decided to try this place out as it…read morewas so close by. The food was delicious, staff was down to earth and ordering was very easy and convenient! Our friend had told us about Hasaki Grill a few times before and I wish we had tried it sooner! I'm not usually a fan of the chicken at most hibachi spots because it's usually super overcooked/flavorless but Hasaki did a wonderful job with it! My husband got the jumbo shrimp and really liked his food too. The portion size was amazing without costing an arm and leg, and we still had leftovers for later in the evening. I will definitely be going back here to try more of their menu and to see how the dine in experience is! Perfect quick and delicious hibachi spot!

My date and I found the food to be mediocre at best. We ordered the hibachi chicken and hibachi…read moreshrimp & steak plates, and unfortunately, everything tasted pretty bland--there just wasn't much flavor in the meats or the rice. To make things worse, the initial plates came out cold (both mine and my date's) which was very disappointing. My remade plate did come out hot, but by then the experience was already affected. I also didn't like that it's $5 extra for more rice, even if you're just trying to substitute it for the veggies. That felt unnecessary. The fried calamari tasted like it came straight out of a frozen box, and instead of squid rings, it was more like straight pieces of squid, which wasn't what I expected. To top it off, I found what looked like a white hair in my food and had to get my plate remade. The server was very nice and handled it well, which I appreciated, but the overall food quality just didn't make up for it. As someone who eats hibachi often, I'd say this spot needs to add more flavor and seasoning to really stand out. I'd probably pass on this hibachi spot.

everyone working here was awesome ! Our sever Kim was…read moreamazing ! She was very attentive and very sweet through out our experience The bartender was also awesome! Her name was Julie the strawberry lemon drop and the Tokio she made were splendid! The hostess were also amazing when we first came in very sweet

We came for my husband's birthday and we made reservations in advance. The waiter provided slow…read moreservice. I had to ask for things multiple times because he kept forgetting such as straws and a drink menu (which he never brought over). Rick, the hibachi chef was amazing. He was funny and the food tasted good. Large portion sizes and worth every penny. We ate there and were able to take leftovers home. I saw groups as small as 2 people and definitely can accommodate large parties. The bathrooms are clean. The restaurant is spacious. I will definitely be coming back here again.

Stopped into Yakiko for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the hibachi chicken…read moreand shrimp with half plain fried rice, half noodles, plus broccoli, zucchini, and sweet carrots (skipped the onions and mushrooms). Everything was cooked perfectly--flavorful, fresh, and super satisfying. The portion was generous, so I have leftovers for dinner, which is always a win! The restaurant has some indoor seating, and street parking is available. Service was quick, making it a great spot for a fast but filling meal. Definitely a solid choice for hibachi--will be back!

Wanted hibachi for dinner and went here for the first time! I ordered pickup and was ready within…read more10 minutes. I like that it was fast service. I ordered the teriyaki steak with fried rice and all of the vegetables that came with it. It came with a side of sweet carrots and choice of rice or noodles. For roughly $16-17 I would say you get a good portion of food that was loaded in the box. It comes with a larger container of yum yum sauce which is a plus for sauce lovers; compared to other side sauces from other restaurants. I liked that the vegetables were cooked fresh however the sweet carrots were slightly hard. I like them sweet and soft, but that's just a personal preference. I asked for medium rare steak but of course I knew that it would be well done. That is of most hibachi places I go to.

Went here for a quick lunch with the family. Was concerned that there wouldn't be a lunch option as…read morethe place is known for its bbq and it can be pretty pricy. Fortunately they had small platters, ramens, soups, and other dishes you can choose from if you do not want the bbq. The place is pretty clean, the service is fast. Don't believe I had to wait more than 10 minutes for the food to be served. The server is also very kind as she not only made sure we were taken care of, but also explained things about each dishes like the stone bowl and how it was affect my meal. The parking to the place is behind the shop and though you have to register for the spot where you park, it isn't costly (was free when we went).

The interior was big and well decorated. Our server was very kind and patient. She talked us…read morethrough different options. The food was delicious! We loved the short ribs and garlic shirmp with the herb butter! We ordered à la cart but wish the portions were bigger. Each meat dish was around $10 and was personal sized. Probably worth it to do the all you can eat in the future. The table side sweet soy and ponzu were a great dipping sauce too. The s'mores dessert was a unique experience at a bbq place.

We came here for an early dinner Saturday around 5:30pm, this place was busy. We were quickly…read moreseated and great service from the waiter and chef. The restaurant has great atmosphere and it is exciting with lots of noise, it is not a restaurant to talk with your friends much but to experience it together. The food tasted great like most of the Hibachi restaurant, but the difference is pricing, this restaurant has better pricing than some competitors in the area. I will choose Kabuto over other Hibachi in terms of pricing, value, service, and atmosphere.

We celebrated our 35th anniversary here tonight and it was delicious. We enjoyed the show and the…read morefood. We ordered the hibachi chicken dinner and the amount of food they gave us was at least two meals worth. We couldn't believe how much they gave us. We had soup, salad, noodles, shrimp, vegetables, fried rice, and chicken. Everything was cooked well by our chef and it all tasted amazing. They surprised us with free dessert and a performance for our anniversary too. It was very nice. We were happy we chose to celebrate here. I highly recommend Kabuto if you love the live shows and great hibachi food. They have a sushi bar too if you ofefer

Incredible service, outstanding fish, and a chicy-boob-boom vibe!…read more Probably the place to go number one for a fantastic sushi experience in Charlotte, this is definitely a place where a cool kids go, but you can be 100% DadBod and, as long as you're not in White new balance and cargo pants, they'll let you fit right in. The menu has so many great things on it, and skipping the tuna flight might darn well be criminal. You're gonna enjoy that quite a bit. The service team there is long tenure and really knows what they're doing. They just got a new general manager, and she's got great energy and standards of excellence around her. The AGM is the best dang manager you're ever gonna see! When I have close friends in town, who really want great meal, this is one of the places that we will for sure go. To a great walkable area and while the youngsters there tried to get all the tail feathers up a little too much, don't let that bother you. The restaurant knows what it's about and who it is serving ultimately

My daughter wanted an Omakase experience for her birthday. After reading reviews and comparing a…read morefew places, I decided on O‑Ku. We'd never tried Omakase before, but we've had other curated dining experiences. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately. Our waitress was pleasant, she started on beverages, and explained that the Omakase would be a two‑hour experience...totally fine. Within the first 20 minutes, our first dish arrived and it was excellent...But then...nothing. We waited, and waited, and waited. An entire hour passed before the next dish appeared. I pulled the waitress aside to check on the delay, she explained they had a sudden influx of customers but she'd ask the kitchen to move a little quicker. The food did start coming out after that, and the managers came over to address the delay, which I appreciated, but the damage was done. I wanted a memorable birthday experience for my daughter, and unfortunately it ended up being a bit of a disappointment considering the time and cost. The food itself was delicious, but poor pacing and lack of attention to the customer overshadowed the entire experience. I didn't ask for compensation but the managers took it upon themselves to comp my wine flight. I hope this was a one off experience but I can't say that I'll return to this restaurant.