Kyoto Restaurant — Restaurant in Rohnert Park

During a recent family vacation to Rohnert Park, we had the opportunity to dine at Kyoto Restaurant. Regrettably, our experience did not meet expectations.

From the outset, the service was notably lacking in professionalism. A senior staff member—an older Asian woman, possibly the manager or owner—displayed a level of impatience and inflexibility that made our visit uncomfortable. She insisted on specific seating arrangements without regard for our preferences, and her overall demeanor was curt and unaccommodating.

This behavior persisted throughout our meal, resulting in a dining atmosphere that felt tense and unwelcoming. Unfortunately, this significantly detracted from our overall experience.

The quality of the food was also underwhelming. Having come from San Francisco, where the culinary standards are notably high, we found the dishes to be lacking in flavor and presentation.

While we understand that every establishment can have an off day, the combination of discourteous service and subpar food left us disappointed. Based on this experience, we would not be inclined to return or recommend Kyoto...

Good food, nice location, comfortable ambiance but slow service. Working owner was very nice, accommodating and gracious. Food was pricey, does not offer Saba Shioyaki as an entree, which is my favorite dish. Available Saba side order was over cooked and dry. Also, wrong noodle was used in Sukiyaki. However, sushi rice was cooked and seasoned properly resulting in delicious sushi rolls regardless of what kind we ordered. We made reservations for our party of 7 and our table was ready on arrival socially distant as per CDC guidelines. We ate well, and spent over $300 in food. There's lots of room for improvement starting with ensuring that sushi plates are free from food debris. We asked to replace 3 of ours. Also, an included salad wasn't dressed. Looks like they forgot that too. When restrictions are lifted, this restaurant has potential and probably worth a second visit if we are...

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I hadn’t been to Kyoto in years, but I was happy to discover that it’s still just as warm and welcoming as I remembered. It may not be cutting-edge in terms of food or décor, but it delivers exactly what you want in a neighborhood Japanese restaurant—reliable, comforting dishes served with care.

This is a family-run spot with consistently friendly service that makes you feel at home. I met a friend there last night—she lives in town but had never been. After our meal, she said she’d definitely be back.

We each had a cold Japanese beer served in a perfectly chilled mug—refreshing and a great pairing with our food. I had the salmon teriyaki dinner, which came with miso soup, salad, and rice. Everything was satisfying and just right.

After too many years away, it was a joy to return to Kyoto. I won’t wait so...