Ka Japanese Kitchen — Restaurant in Mooresville

Just went during the soft opening and was really impressed. To start the place is very clean and new looking. Its an order at the counter and they bring the food kind of place but don't knock it. I have never seen this kind of restaurant. Its like fast food hibachi but not fast food like McDonald's, like good stuff.

I got the shrimp and steak bowl, my wife did steak and chicken bowl. We got the edammame and spring rolls as an app.

Edammame was good, no complaints at all

Special spring rolls were OK. We weren't a fan of the chicken and think the veggie would have been a better option

Bowls...chicken and shrimp were fantastic. Well cooked and tasted great. Steak didn't seem like a great cut and we had some grizzle bites but overall not bad. Veggies and rice were good flavor but as a recommendation the veggies could stand to be cooked a little longer. Would love to see a pork fried rice!

Overall I think its a solid 4 with a 5 potential for sure. Oh and also should mention the staff was great. Although we didn't have to interact much they did come by often...

We stopped in for dinner with the family, and from the moment you walk in, you can immediately feel the cleanliness and freshness of the place. It’s spacious, bright, and modern—an inviting atmosphere all around. The service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. We started with the classic crab rangoon—perfectly crisp with a creamy, flavorful filling. The kimchi fries were fantastic! I’m usually not one to rave about fries, but the kimchi seasoning and toppings paired with them perfectly. I had the chicken burrito, which was surprisingly pleasant, especially with the sauce and a kick of sriracha. The hibachi was exactly what I hoped for—fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. And of course, the best part of any Japanese hibachi: the white sauce. Very happy they got it right—rich, flavorful, and downright addictive. Overall, a wonderful dining experience from...

Tokyo Express walked so this mess could trip and fall

This place used to be called Tokyo Express — and back then, it was actually solid. But now it’s “Ka Japanese Kitchen,” and whatever magic it had is completely gone. Different name, different owners, and definitely a different (trash) experience.

The food was straight-up embarrassing. Tasted like it was slapped together with zero care — bland, soggy, and sad. I’ve had better from a gas station sushi cooler at 2 a.m.

And then they had the audacity to ask for a tip on a takeout order. A tip? For what? Handing me a bag? Nah. That’s a joke.

Oh, and cash? Not accepted. They’re card-only now, which would’ve been nice to know before walking in. No signs, no warning — just attitude.

Bottom line: They took a decent spot, gutted it, and slapped on a new name hoping no one would notice. I noticed....