Interactive table-side cooking with skilled chefs performing tricks while preparing fresh steaks, seafood, and vegetables.
Handcrafted rolls and fresh sashimi made with high-quality ingredients, available for dine-in or takeout.
Extensive drink menu featuring Japanese sake, wines, liquors, and beers to complement your meal.
Perfect for celebrations with friends or family, offering lively entertainment and group-friendly seating.
Convenient options for enjoying our fresh sushi and other dishes at home or on the go.
Tucked away on the lower level of Crabtree Mall just beneath P.F. Chang’s, Kanki Japanese Restaurant feels like a hidden find. The sushi was fresh, well-crafted, and absolutely hit the spot. Their sake selection really stood out, paired with an impressive lineup of wines, liquors, and beers featuring both American and Japanese labels. I grabbed a seat at the bar, and the service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and genuinely enhanced the entire experience. Everything came together to make this a place I’d happily return to.
Perhaps the interior design is not as interesting as the one featured by Hibachi in Cary... but in terms of everything else there is no comparison! Definitely the best place to have Hibachi in the whole Wake County area. The Chefs are funny and highly skilled... the food is simply delicious. My taste buds are still watering. Many compliments!
Came here with some friends for lunch. Has been a guilty pleasure restaurant for me ever since I was a teenager over 20 years ago, and the place I first tried sushi. Portions are great, price is reasonable. The wasabi with the sushi hits quickly but fades fast and doesn't painfully linger. The ginger dressing on the salad is full of flavor.
Very interesting location. We went to try sushi (by the way, they were very tasty), and ended up at an extremely interesting culinary circus performance. Lots of emotions, be sure to visit this place with friends. The food is prepared before your eyes and is also very unusual. I definitely recommend it!!! And the prices are quite nice.
I ordered to-go for me and my friend last second, and the girls at the upper level order area were all very sweet and kind. The wait was probably around 20 minutes for 3 sushi rolls, and I just moved my car around and waited a couple minutes and it was all done. The food was super fresh and delicious!

Experience the thrill of hibachi and the art of sushi in one unforgettable dining adventure.
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Located in Crabtree Mall, Kanki Japanese House of Steaks and Sushi offers a dynamic dining experience blending traditional Japanese cuisine with lively hibachi performances. Since 1972, we've been a Raleigh favorite, serving fresh sushi, expertly grilled steaks, and a wide selection of sake, wines, and beers. Our skilled chefs entertain guests with culinary theatrics, making every meal a memorable event. Whether you're here for a quick sushi lunch or a celebratory dinner with friends, we provide delicious food, friendly service, and a vibrant atmosphere that keeps customers coming back for decades.
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