Kyoto Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

Had a lovely time with a charming grillmaster--very funny and talented. Food was excellent. Everything was cooked to order. Good service and pleasant wait staff.

My family and I love going to Japanese Habchi restaraunts. This was the first we went to since moving to VA, and for the most part, we were pretty disappointed. It was nothing like what we've come accustomed to at other similar restaurants. Your first impression when you walk into the front door is that its a bit run down. The fish pond in the foyer looks like it hasn't ever been cleaned, so you immediately get the impression that the restaurant is a bit dirty.



The service (waitress) wasn't bad, but that's as far as I'll go with that. The chef was mildy entertaining, as most habachi chefs go.



The food left a bit to be desired. You get no choices when it comes to your salad and soup. They have one choice for each. Chicken broth soup, which actually seemed more like hot water with some green onions in it. And salad with Ginger dressing. Take it or leave it. We left it. The main course wasn't bad, so I guess that was the restaurant's one and only SEMI-redeeming quality.



Then came the bill. It was my wife, my 9 year old son, and me. My wife and I each had steak and shrimp, and one sushi role. My son had the childs shrimp. We each got a soda. Including a $5 dollar tip (whcih was being VERY generous) I spent $101 dollars and change.



So, my overall opinion... EXTREEMELY overpriced for the quality of restaurant you're getting. I definately don't recommend it. In fact, I can't understand how this place hasn't gotten a poor rating before me. Is this REALLY what you virginians call good dining?

This is more of a habachi crowd but they do have a large area for the sushi lover. Great exotic cocktails and sushi!



Hyashi's down the road is still my favorite and Kyoto's is my husband's preference. You can't go wrong if you are looking for good sushi.

Excellent atmosphere, food is even better than expected. Service was speedy and helpful. Will be going again later in the week.