Kyoto

I came here last week and i had delicious food. I think the portions were generous. there was a nice lively atmosphere and the music was soft too so i could have a nice time. The staff were friendly and helpful. When i asked them about different dishes they could give me excellent explanations. This restaurant is good value for money so i will go again.
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brilliantt gril - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, May 23, 2013

I'm surprised a few people say this place is good price, though not dramatically, I thought it was a bit overpriced.

Service wise, the staff was friendly- though I got to say I think they were daydreaming half the time because they forgot to give me a menu after I sat down- after 5 minutes I had to ask. They also didn't notice I finished my food and was waiting for them to notice I'm trying to get their attention for the bill.

The food was good, though I left still hungry after having their maki set and a soup costing me almost £17 altogether. I was quite disappointed to know they don't serve their dishes with rice- you have to order, for example, katsu curry, then a boiled rice separately. Where it already costs £8-£9 for the curry, why can't they just serve it with rice? Their sushi and sashimi looked like they're probably quite good, but at £4.50 for just 3 slices of the cheapest salmon sashimi isn't the usual price I'd imagine.

Atmosphere was good, nothing special about any of it.

Overall I don't think I'd go back here again as other than a arguably decent meal, I'm not sure where the value comes in as nothing stands out special about this restaurant.
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Lillian - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Saturday, March 02, 2013

Went back after a year or so and we were a very big group eating early on a Sunday. Really lovely food but I have to say I left hungry!

It was not their fault as we were all just randomly ordering small plates and sharing, so I only had one of whatever was on the plate.

Decent salmon nigiri and rolls, really tasty seaweed salad. I adore that slippery slightly rubbery texture of seaweed! Really light large prawn tempura (de-veined which they weren't before) and sweet and sticky chicken teriyaki skewers. Only let down was beef teriyaki I found too tough, despite it being rare. Star dish was some moreish soft but firm prawn dumplings. A little bit of crunch round the extremities and really tasty filling.

Thumbs up all round, though toilets are pretty rubbish so knocking 2 off for that and 1 off for tough beef. Still recommend and value is good.
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Kedi - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Great Sushi (they don't only serve sushi) for good value that's all I have to say!

The food is very good and the place is nice...nothing very extraordinary but nice!
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Olivier
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 9
Thursday, October 18, 2012

I went there on Sunday for lunch. The food was good, tasty and the price was reasonable. Service is OK but the speed was a bit slow.

I think its still a good and nice place to go. Will be back soon!
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8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Friday, April 06, 2012

Had a fantastic meal. Good value for money and staff were very friendly.

Very busy on Friday evening but good atmosphere

Would definitely go back.
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9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, February 16, 2012

I went to the restaurant last night with my boyfriend and WE decided that we will NEVER COME BACK AGAIN!!! here is what happenned .....I ordered rice with sashimi topping which should not take more than 10 mins to make. However, we wait for 30 mins... .....then we decided to remind the waitor for the food. We then realized that the order was forgotten without any apology. ....the bill came with unexpectedly far more expensive than we thought. SERVICE CHARGE of 20% .....this is insane. We asked the waitor, a guy with glasses just in case you ever see him ! He rudely replied " the bill is correct, DO YOU WANT ME TO BRING CALCULATOR HERE???

Terrible Experience!!!

NEVER EVER GO BACK AGAIN!!!
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Natalie
1 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Went here last night and it was pretty good. Only paid £20 a head which seemed very reasonable. Started with pork dumplings which are flavoursome and quite soft, a slimy but delicious and pretty looking seaweed salad and some tempura prawns. Sadly the prawns had not had their intestines full of poo removed which really put me off, despite the fact they were fresh and the batter was prefectly light and crispy. We pointed this out and sent the remainder of the dish back and it was removed from the bill. We followed this with a beef teriyaki cooked rare and the beef bimbibop (I think thats what its called) which had really nice crispy burnt bits at the bottom. This dish could have done with a bit more greens and there wasnt really very much beef in it, but the flavour was lovely. Steered clear of a very sweet gloopy plum sauce thatw as served alongside it which would have been overpowering. The teriyaki was tasty but I think I would have preferred it sliced slightly thinner. The staff are really friendly and the clientelle is a nice mix of japanese/ korean people, young couples, tourists and theatre goers. I followed the meal with some warm sake which I really enjoyed. We also had a bottle of red wine (I dont drink wine) but my companion said it wasn't that nice, though it did only cost something like £11. Went out for a cig a couple of times and got a good view of several sheepish gentlemen entering the premesis of an establishment boasting 'Models- 2nd Floor' that was ringt next door to the restaurant. Those models seemed to be doing a roaring trade! I would recommend Kyoto to everyone and looked at their sushi as i was leaving. It looked gorgeous. Think I will order that next time.
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Kedi - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Friday, September 23, 2011

My regular Japanese restaurant! Quite a good menu. Service is good and atmosphere is pleasant. Portion sizes are good, friendly and quick. Only negative points are that they never seem to have a steady supply of Calpico drink!
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Davie
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, August 02, 2011

I go to Kyoto around once a week or so for dinner. The staff and owner are really friendly, and the sushi chef is excellent. If you're lucky enough to be there on a rare quiet evening, ask the chef to make you some special sushi - his creations with toro (usually chutoro), uni, hamachi, octopus and other ingredients are simply fantastic. HIs saba sashimi and sushi are the best in town too, as are his spicy tuna maki. Kyoto also stock a good selection of quality sake, although I'd also recommend the plum wine on warm evenings.
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bokkie
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, April 21, 2011