Kyoto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar  | Whatcom County |  | Bellingham | | Sehome |  |
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Address 115 North Samish Way Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 756-0058 |
Hours Every day 4:00pm - 9:00pm |
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The restaurant is near Haggen on Samish Way, located in a tiny unassuming strip mall.
Description:
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
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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.
- Chris on Sat, November 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.
- Howard Frisk on Thu, May 17, 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.
- Rikki F Stewart-Lazenby on Fri, February 23, 2007
I'm a huge fan of the cucumber-avocado rolls. Even their side salad is delicious! Highly recommended.
- Janis on Thu, January 11, 2007
My friends and I always enjoy meeting at Kyoto's for the food and friendly staff. Good job.
- Brad Logsdon on Fri, December 29, 2006
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