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Kyoto Japanese Steak & Seafood

1621 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-8888
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Ranked #179 of 253 restaurants in Williamsburg
Price range: 15 AUD - 20 AUD
Cuisines: Japanese
Dining options: Reservations
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Dining options: Reservations
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Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This was one of the worst dinning experiences we have ever had and with so many wonderful choices in Williamsburg I honestly can’t believe Kyoto is still open. Although the restaurant was not full we had to wait about 30 min. for our chef to arrive at our table. We have been to many Japanese Steak Houses that are a... More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

The owner/ manager is rude. The chef J.D. was wonderful however we sat and waited at the table for 30-40 minutes for the chef to arrive. The meal was to be served with tea which was never served. The portions were extremely small the shrimp appetizer was "2" pieces of shrimp. The bean sprouts were served after the meal. It... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

Sushi was old not sushi quality disgusting should be ashamed of themselves to sell old fish gross threw out 80 dollars worth of sushi

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Heidelberg, Germany
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109 restaurant reviews
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128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I absolutely love Kyoto Steak houses. But, this Kyoto is just terrible.. 1st.. We waited at our table for 75 minutes prior to the chef even showing up. there were 8 tables and 3 chefs (get the picture) and there were just too many people in there. We waited too long and the extras were just ridiculous! Plus, how the... More

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Tallahassee, FL
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Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We met with friends [also from out of town] & they suggested Kyoto for dinner on a Monday night after seeing sights that day/eve. A large group was finishing at the adjacent table & a couple other small groups were leaving. Though we were alone in the place, we did not feel rushed. The price may have detered us, but... More

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Midlothian, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

Delicious food - horrible service. We've been here for over an hour an 1/2 - yet had to wait 20 min for our bill to be brought to the table. They had quoted 20/30 min wait ... Yet with 4 chefs and 8 tables - it took an hour for the chef to come to our table.

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Southport, North Carolina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

Normally I hate to write a bad review. But I'm going to make this plain and simple. Don't eat here!!! The prices are outrageous, no white sauce, and believe it or not you have to pay almost 3 dollars extra to have your rice fried. I eat at Japanese steakhouses all of the time and although they are a little... More

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Nottingham, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

We just had our first of many meals at Kyoto and it was great! My wife had never been to a Japanese Hibachi grill and was a little apprehensive, especially when she watched me eat raw salmon. The salmon was great! Service was prompt, full course meals were a good value especially in this tourist environment and the food was... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012 via mobile

Very small portions and paid more than i ever have at any japanese place. Never had to pay extra to have my rice fried $2.25 extra! The rice had no taste and was sticky mush! Very slow service. Waited 45 min before getting soup which tastes like Gargleing salt water, another 30 min before salad came which there was only... More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

Good food, service as expected. Entertaining cooking as well as a meal. Good atmosphere. Did not try the sake

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