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Koto Japanese Steakhouse
Koto Japanese Steakhouse: Hibachi flair, sushi, and grill-side dining in Fort Wayne.
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Koto Japanese Steakhouse: Hibachi flair, sushi, and grill-side dining in Fort Wayne.
Koto Japanese Steakhouse in Fort Wayne offers hibachi-style dining with grill-side seating and traditional tables, plus sushi and other Asian dishes. Guests praise good food and accommodating staff, though experiences vary: some hibachi shows are lively, while others feel less entertainer-focused. Service and ambiance receive mixed reviews, with occasional noise and pricing concerns noted.
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Interactive table-side cooking with entertaining chefs preparing meals like steak, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables on a teppanyaki grill.
Freshly made sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi using high-quality ingredients, available for dine-in or takeout.
Traditional dishes including teriyaki, tempura, noodles, and dumplings, served in regular dining seating.
Birthday and event packages with group reservations and dessert offerings for memorable gatherings.
Convenient ordering for sushi, hibachi meals, and other menu items to enjoy at home or on the go.
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Overall rating
Edward Yung
I ordered sushi rolls and dumplings, and they arrived within five minutes. The presentation was dull, the portion size was small, and the food was cold. The wasabi they provided looked like a frozen, green-colored material with brown color on its edges, so I didn’t even touch it. Overall, it was not a good experience. There is also a lot of noise in this place, so if you’re looking for a quiet place to eat, I would recommend avoiding it.
LaKendra Nelson
Took my daughter here today to celebrate her 8th birthday. She specifically wanted the hibachi experience. Atmosphere is nice/clean. I called and made reservations earlier in the week and was told we could bring cake/cupcakes. I forgot to ask about balloons on the phone so I asked a gentleman that appeared to be the owner or manager when arriving. I was told yes to the ballons but the cupcakes weren't allowed do to state regulations, food borne pathogens, blah blah blah..... I figured it was just a misunderstanding and I politely took them to the car. I specifically asked this gentleman because he kept anxiously looking over at our table as if we were doing something wrong. I thought removing the cupcakes would settle his anxiousness but he did this the entire time we were there and we felt unwelcomed. Not once did he approach the table to address any issues he may have observed or ask how everything tasted, etc like a topical team leader. He just stared with an unfriendly look on his face. The cook was entertaining.. However, he fed my 4 year old nephew what appeared to be butter and told him it was ice cream from the same spatula he prepared our food. The cook encouraged him to lick the spatula to remove the contents (and he did). Then the cook continued to prepare the food with the same utensil. Furthermore, they dropped off a desert for my baby girl and stated, they don't have time to sing happy birthday. I saw at least 3 staff members standing around doing nothing including "Mr Stare Alot". The fact that not 1 person was willing to take 20sec to sing Happy Birthday put everything into perspective (didn't expect the entire staff to stop what they're doing). We will not be returning here. We always get much better vibes at Sapprros.
River Rhodes
This place is hit or miss. Food is decent. Never had anything terrible but they don’t exactly offer anything unique. Salad left much to be desired. Iceberg lettuce with watery dressing. Sushi was good tho. Service was decent. We had to ask for refills and sauces but they were somewhat busy so I’ll give them a pass. Still much better than other hibachi places in town.
Michael Bailey
Everything was good. Food was good, staff was accommodating, there is seating at the grills and for regular restaurant seating. I've been here a couple times. I will likely go back. However, typically the reason i go to a place like this is to be entertained by a skilled chef. I like the traditional flaming onion volcano, tricks with the eggs, tossing the shrimp - oops, you got the tail. Not much of that here - and i went on a Saturday eve. I feel like some of the "passion" has turned into just getting the food made. If you are going just to watch your food being made (with a moderate amount of interaction) this is a great choice. If you are looking for an entertainer to perform while cooking, there might be better options.
King Kong
The food was great but they randomly added 18% for 4 people. The service wasn’t good waited on drinks and we tipped the cook and when asked about it they asked if we wanted them to get the money back from the cook.
