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#2 on "The 6 best Japanese food and restaurants in Lynchburg"$$$$affordable
Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Steak house
Accepts reservations
— Yes
We're not sure when there will be reservations open.
Phone
(434) 237-9134
Hours
SuSunday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
MoMonday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
TuTuesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
WeWednesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
ThThursday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
FrFriday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
2160 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, USA
Saturday: 11:30AM–11PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
MoMonday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
TuTuesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
WeWednesday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
ThThursday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
FrFriday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
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(434) 237-9134
About
I will now summarize the review about Koto Japanese Steak & Seafood House without repeating too many words: This restaurant receives a 5-star rating and is praised for its deserving front-page recognition. The establishment is described as having an unpleasant management with an attitude. Their prices are high, and some meat dishes served were found to be rotten, leading to projectile vomiting incidents. Although the restaurant offered a 50% discount on one dish, customers were still charged full price for the spoiled meat.
Why you should go
- Enjoy watching your food being cooked by skilled hibachi chefs
- Experience a dinner and small show atmosphere
- Generous portion sizes leading to leftovers
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It was a great experience. Our chef was fantastic and the food was delicious! Service was ok but very slow. It took awhile to get going but once the chef got on the grill, everything flowed smoothly. I definitely recommend and look forward to my next visit.
It's a great place to hang out with friends, by yourself, or on a date. You get to watch your food being made right in front of you, so you know it's fresh and made to order. It is really dinner and a small show. The hibachi chefs that we have had have all been great and the waitresses we have had have all been super nice. If you go for dinner on your birthday you can get a hibachi entree for one cents.
Our chef was AMAZING! Very personable and acknowledged my god sons bday multiple occasions! Food was prepared fairly quick and super fresh! More than enough to take home and have left overs twice for me!
It was a great experience. Our chef was fantastic and the food was delicious! Service was ok but very slow. It took awhile to get going but once the chef got on the grill, everything flowed smoothly. I definitely recommend and look forward to my next visit.
It's a great place to hang out with friends, by yourself, or on a date. You get to watch your food being made right in front of you, so you know it's fresh and made to order. It is really dinner and a small show. The hibachi chefs that we have had have all been great and the waitresses we have had have all been super nice. If you go for dinner on your birthday you can get a hibachi entree for one cents.
Our chef was AMAZING! Very personable and acknowledged my god sons bday multiple occasions! Food was prepared fairly quick and super fresh! More than enough to take home and have left overs twice for me!
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Consider opting for hibachi dishes over sushi based on mixed reviews regarding sushi quality
- If ordering delivery or takeout, double-check your order as there have been instances of incorrect items being included
- For a more interactive experience, request specific hibachi chefs like Dolon who are known for their entertaining cooking style
- Visit during off-peak hours to potentially avoid slower service mentioned in some reviews
Reviews
Koto Japanese Steak & Seafood House offers a unique dining experience where guests can watch their food being prepared right in front of them. The hibachi chefs are praised for their skills, creating a dinner and show atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the fresh and delicious food, with generous portions that often lead to leftovers. While some mention slow service at times, many appreciate the friendly staff and enjoyable birthday free meal option. However, there are mixed reviews on the sushi quality, with complaints about incorrect orders and excessive mayo.
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47 reviews
From Tripadvisor5 stars
303
4 stars
85
3 stars
37
2 stars
23
1 star
68
It was a great experience. Our chef was fantastic and the food was delicious! Service was ok but very slow. It took awhile to get going but once the chef got on the grill, everything flowed smoothly. I definitely recommend and look forward to my next visit.
It's a great place to hang out with friends, by yourself, or on a date. You get to watch your food being made right in front of you, so you know it's fresh and made to order. It is really dinner and a small show. The hibachi chefs that we have had have all been great and the waitresses we have had have all been super nice. If you go for dinner on your birthday you can get a hibachi entree for one cents.
Our chef was AMAZING! Very personable and acknowledged my god sons bday multiple occasions! Food was prepared fairly quick and super fresh! More than enough to take home and have left overs twice for me!
Giving this a 5 star review bc this deserves front page**I have provided pics of dinner below**GHETTO MANAGEMENT with an attitude.High priced ROTTEN MEAT that will take your breath away, literally, as the projectile vomit spews all over the walls.They offered 50 percent off the filet but the ticket came and we were still charged full price for the ROTTEN MEAT, instead of half for the ROTTEN MEAT. The rest of us that at were cleaning it up or flushing it down later.Management didn't want to listen to me so I posted here in hopes others would. YW.
Walking in I was kinda skeptical it didn't look like a great place. Went in and got seated it all changed. The seating was pretty neat the way it was set up. The waitress was decent. I would say great but we ran out of drinks several times. Drinks was just tea. The cook was amazing at his job and the food was great. Great job to everyone one there.
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