Service was good but food was very disappointing for $30/person. Clear soup was far too salty, beef was tough, rice was underwhelming and missing hibachi flavor, chicken was drowning in teriyaki. Shrimp were good but half of them were served with tails on.
William Lee
Nov 29, 2025
5
Rodney is a great bartender. The food and drinks are always great. The bar is were our crew gather for chill vibes and a evening of fun times.
Ryan Scotton
Nov 5, 2025
5
If you're looking for a Japanese steakhouse in Durham, ask yourself: am I looking for the best AESTHETIC or am I looking for the best VALUE?
If you're looking for aesthetic and are willing to wait forever to overpay for smaller portions of comparable-to-worse food quality but you wanna be in a nicer room and take the nicest selfie to post online after, go to Kanki.
If you want huge portions of great food after a short wait and are willing to be in an older building with a lower ceiling + some smokiness issues that's filled with kind servers, great bartenders, and phenomenal chefs (shout out to Joe!) - go here and don't look back. Love this place!
Zelaura Alejandra
Jul 16, 2025
5
The host greats you with kindness as soon as you walk in, The servers are very friendly and accommodating. Wendy Is always checking in with the guest. Let’s not talk about how amazing the bartender is, his drinks are always on point. Chefs are sometimes interactive, plenty food it’s always just busy so if it’s more than 6 make a reservation.
Jeff Thompson
Jun 6, 2025
5
Great people. Most hibachi places are alike. This one has a great bar, really friendly staff who have been here a long time and know how to make you happy and comfortable. I enjoyed a shrimp and scallops dinner and was too full to move.
C Price (Lola)
May 8, 2025
4
My son loves this place. We always get Hibachi so I can't say how the sushi is. We love the soup and salad and even have a favorite chef...his name is Nelson. In our opinion, he's the best we've had there. I've been coming here since and kid and still do now. We like the flavor better than CrapKi down the road.
Lauren Russell
Apr 24, 2025
3
Our most expensive meal in Durham to date. The restaurant is a little dated- not dirty, but not clean either. Was told our only option was hibachi, although it looked like a sushi bar was available. Altogether fine but won’t be returning.
Amanda Wagner
Apr 10, 2025
5
The best Japanese I've ever had and I've ate a lot of Japanese food! I've been coming here my whole life and it will forever be my favorite! They also have gluten free soy sauce which is amazing! Wonderful cooks and Rodney is the best at the bar!
Jay Jay
Mar 28, 2025
5
I would have to say my first experience was beyond the best! Thank you Chef Joseph for providing great customer service, live entertainment and cooking my family such an awesome dinner! We really enjoyed every moment! Thank you for helping to make my mom birthday celebration wonderful! Thanks to the waitress and host! Everything was perfect!
