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Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant
Authentic Japanese sushi and vegan delights in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
4.6
Japanese
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Authentic Japanese sushi and vegan delights in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant offers an authentic dining experience with fresh sushi, sashimi, and a notably extensive vegan menu. Reviews highlight the chef's skill in sushi preparation, the kind and personable service, and a clean, inviting atmosphere reminiscent of Japan. Located in Norfolk, it provides a variety of options for all diners, making it a popular choice for both traditional and plant-based cuisine.
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Handcrafted sushi rolls and sashimi made with high-quality, fresh fish by skilled chefs.
Creative vegan and vegetarian dishes with diverse options that rival traditional menu items.
A clean, open restaurant with unique seating and a welcoming, Japan-like atmosphere.
Kind, attentive staff offering personable interactions and a homey, family-like feel.
Accommodations for parties with a menu that has something for everyone, including early arrivals to avoid crowds.
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Overall rating
Norman Moon
Really friendly staff, clean open restaurant with unique seating. Sushi wasn't anything to write home about, enjoyable and filling.
chez San
I think one of the best sushi place in norfolk. I can say the chef knows how to make sushi which is very rare around here. He knows how to cook rice and put a proper quantity of rice. He uses fresh sashimi as well. Here is first impressive sushi place in Norfolk. Service is good enough. Waitress is very kind. Atmosphere is that I felt like I was jn Japan. I wil definitely visit here again !!!!
S King
This was my first visit to Kotobuki and I was very pleased with my restaurant choice. The food was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere, cleanliness and service were exceptional. The most notable aspect of this restaurant is the considerable amount of vegan choices and menu variety. There is something for every member of your party. I was glad I arrived early for dinner because the restaurant filled up quickly. I will definitely go back.
Harley Bates
I've been coming here since about 2017, and it's about time I left a review. This place feels like an extension of your home kitchen. Great conversation between staff, kind and encouraging interactions that create a more personable experience, a massive vegan menu that does not disappoint... it's hard to find a bad thing to say about a place that's only ever exceeded my expectations. The main hostess, or "Mama" as I affectionately call her, is the star of the show, though. Her bright, kind, motherly energy invites me back time and time again. Few restaurants can achieve such a homey, inviting feel, but Kotobuki does it effortlessly. If you want amazing food, amazing service, and the type of fun, laid back conversation you can get around your own family, then this is the place for you. Pictured is the vegan volcano and the vegan hugged salmon roll. Both are fire.
Meli M
I've been a vegetarian for almost 10 years and it was refreshing to see all the options available for not only vegetarians but also vegans. Most restaurants will throw a few veg friendly items on the menu as an after thought but this establishment went out of their way and created a phenomenal selection on par with the rest of their menu. The vegan menu was awesome and very creative, everything texturally was on point ( firm with just enough of a chew). Definitely a place worth trying out and supporting.
