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Kyoto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

(1 stars from 1 rating)
Kyoto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 0:1

Address

115 North Samish Way
Bellingham , WA 98225
(360) 756-0058

Hours

Every day 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Review

The staff at Kyoto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar greets everyone with a warm shout of "welcome" in Japanese. Half sushi bar and half dining room, the restaurant is darkly lit and upon entering, it becomes clear that this will be more of an experience than the typical Bellingham dinner out. To the left, a chef twirls knives to the oohs and aahs of patrons. To the right, another chef calls out sushi orders from behind the bar before placing little works of sushi art onto plates to be delivered by kimono-clad waitresses.

Kyoto serves probably the best sushi around. A favorite is the Bellingham Roll, with avocado, kanimi and cream cheese. Who knows what kanimi is, but it tasted great. Other favorites are the Shrimp Tempura Roll and the Dancing Eel Roll. With 37 kinds of sushi on the menu, it is easy to find something for sushi beginners or those who are feeling adventurous. Beware of the Spider Roll, which actually looks like a spider with its brown soft-shell crab jutting from the rice. As the manager says, you need to work up to certain kinds of sushi.

The hibachi dining room is a great place for special occasions. Entrees are prepared right at the table, with diners applauding at various points during the preparation. Either they are very impressed with the chef's ability to toss and slice food in mid-air or they are relieved that their food did not land on them. New York steak, filet mignon and various combinations of steak and seafood, including lobster, are on the menu. All hibachi entrees include miso soup, salad, an appetizer, veggies and rice. A kid's menu is also available. The temptation to tempura everything extends to dessert. To end the meal on a daring note, try the tempura fried ice cream. It's hard to go wrong when you are having so much fun.
Written By: Diana Wurn
On: 12/5/2000

Directions

The restaurant is near Haggen on Samish Way, located in a tiny unassuming strip mall.

Features

Beer and Wine | Takes Reservations | Dinner

Map

User Reviews

Dealer0fThings
BELLINGHAM, WA
140rating
(7)
(0)
8/4/2009
Not good. Service was so-so. They try to make a fancy show to make up for the low quality food. The menu was just the typical rolls that tourists and rookies like. Dian Wurn was easily entertained and needs a lesson on what real good sushi is.
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Leela
Leela 
40rating
(2)
(0)
9/28/2008
This is my favorite sushi restaurant. The salmon here is the best I've had and the unagi never has the fatty peices on it. The *BEST* sushi there however is the Kyoto Hand Roll. It has the spicey scallop mixture along with a tempura shrimp... heavenly! I always recommend this restaurant.
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Brad Logsdon
20rating
(1)
(1)
12/29/2006
First To Review
My friends and I always enjoy meeting at Kyoto's for the food and friendly staff. Good job.
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Bob Jones
10rating
(1)
(0)
3/27/2009
Kyoto is on my short list. I typically order the filet with fried rice, and I am never disappointed. It's good quality at a fair price.
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dj
dj 
10rating
(1)
(0)
3/18/2009
me gusta
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Chris
Chris 
10rating
(1)
(0)
11/17/2007
The quality of food does not justify the extremely high prices at Kyotos. The sushi rice is horrible and their fish selection is an assortment of chopped up pieces of non-descript seafood that is plastic wrapped together. Not only is the food horrible, but the manager seems to insist on overbooking the restaurant when we have gone in the past, leaving us waiting 30-45 minutes for our reservation. Little Tokyo is much better.
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Howard Frisk
10rating
(1)
(0)
5/17/2007
The "Kanimi" you mentioned used in the Bellingham Roll is imitation crab meat. It is made from fish protein, starch, water and flavorings.
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2/23/2007
Our family loves Kyoto's and when ever out of town guest visit that is one of 3 places (Black Angus and Lorenzos are the other) we take them. The kids enjoy watching the chef prepare the food and we love the quality and portions.
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Anonymous
10rating
(1)
(0)
1/11/2007
I'm a huge fan of the cucumber-avocado rolls. Even their side salad is delicious! Highly recommended.
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