Kyoto Steakhouse of Japan — Restaurant in Saint Peters

My dining experience at Kyoto Steakhouse of Japan in St. Peters, MO, was a delightful and memorable occasion. From the moment I entered the restaurant, I was greeted with a warm and inviting ambiance. The restaurant's traditional Japanese decor and attentive staff created a welcoming atmosphere that set the stage for a wonderful meal. The combination of delicious food, skilled teppanyaki chefs, and friendly service made my visit to Kyoto Steakhouse of Japan a truly enjoyable and satisfying dining experience.

The highlight of dining at Kyoto Steakhouse of Japan was the authentic teppanyaki experience. Watching the skilled chefs showcase their culinary artistry on the teppan grill was both entertaining and appetizing. The sizzling sounds and aromatic flavors as they cooked the food right in front of us added to the overall dining experience.

The food at Kyoto Steakhouse of Japan was exceptional. From the tender and flavorful steaks to the perfectly cooked seafood and vegetables, every dish was a delectable treat. The quality and freshness of the ingredients shone through in each bite.

The staff at Kyoto Steakhouse of Japan were attentive and friendly throughout the entire meal. They ensured that all our needs were met, and their warm demeanor added to the enjoyment of the dining experience. The servers and chefs worked seamlessly together to provide top-notch service.

The popularity of Kyoto Steakhouse of Japan means that the restaurant can get quite busy, especially during peak dining hours. Making a reservation in advance or arriving slightly earlier can help avoid longer wait times.

While the menu offered a variety of meat and seafood options, those with dietary restrictions might find the vegetarian choices somewhat limited. Expanding the selection of vegetarian dishes could cater to a broader range of diners.

Kyoto Steakhouse of Japan in St. Peters, MO, provides a delightful and authentic dining experience with its teppanyaki showcase, delicious food, and attentive service. The restaurant's inviting ambiance and skilled chefs make it a perfect choice for special occasions or simply for a memorable dining outing. While it can get busy during peak hours and vegetarian options might be limited, the overall experience at Kyoto Steakhouse of Japan was exceptional. I left the restaurant with a satisfied palate and a desire to return for more teppanyaki delights. If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine and want to experience the art of teppanyaki, Kyoto Steakhouse of Japan is a must-visit...

*We will NEVER return to this place! I would give minus one star if I could! We ate at the hibachi table. First, the place looked dirty and uninviting. The ambiance was HORRIBLE. They had a few tacky pictures hung and that was it. No music playing. The dirty curtains were all wadded and tied up. You could only hear the sound of the very loud exhaust hood on the ceiling whirring away as you are eating. The lady with the bus tub on a cart was actively walking around us as we ate which was nasty. We ordered 2 combination dinners, both with the filet mignon and shrimp. We also ordered a lobster tail and an appetizer of the chef's choice 5 piece sushi. The sushi I ordered made no mention of it being raw, so I assumed it was cooked. There was another sushi appetizer that said it was raw but not this one. When it arrived raw, I was like no way I was not eating raw fish. I tried explaining to the server that I made a mistake and I didn't want raw fish but he kept arguing with me and was refusing to take it back even though we hadn't touched it. We were forced to pay for something we didn't want. And btw, this was all happening as the chef was cooking. Which means, the "appetizer" that was supposed to come before the meal came after we had already gotten into the main meal. I'm not sure why because all it was was some raw fish slopped on top of a tiny pile of rice. And all the other guests at our table got their appetizers before the meal. As for the main meal, it was a joke. I paid $150 with tip for myself and son and expected to walk out feeling stuffed. But sadly, no. I have been to many other hibachi restaurants and they filled your plates so high you have leftovers for a week. The shrimp we ordered.....we each got 4 pieces of shrimp. Two tiny little portions of filet mignon and the lobster tail was so small it ended up being 4 bites. However they gave us a mountain of rice and noodles. And for some reason he chose to wait to give everyone the vegetables until the very end which left most of the pile of veggies crusty and burnt. I understand with inflation being what it is right now a lot of restaurants are struggling but I recommend cleaning the place up and making it more inviting and making the portions a normal size and the customers will return. Not these customers, but some other person who doesn't might getting their pocketbook emptied for nothing. Get it...

Upon entry, the savory smells of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and onion waft through the air. A large Taiko looming in the entry way, gives the atmosphere of what one might assume is a food festival. I was swiftly greeted by a young man, and asked about seating options, hibachi or dining, I chose dining as the hibachi was crowded with families visiting for the holidays. A sushi bar was also observed near the entry, with no one seated in the area. A friendly waitress came around and asked for drink orders and took appetizers orders, I ordered karaage, and clear soup. I was honestly somewhat confused when asked if I wanted chicken wing karaage. Upon receiving the karaage was clarity, the provided karaage was, in fact, a traditional fried chicken wing, using the standard fried potato starch that karaage is known for, rather than small cutlets of chicken, pork, or fish. I was surprised that along with the karaage, was ranch, a first for me in dipping sauce with karaage, instead of ponzu or kewpie. The flavors were typical for fried chicken, with less soy flavor than one would expect from a karaage marinade. The clear soup was somewhat overpowering in fried onion flavor, a strong fried onion flavor came over the top of the meat broth. I also ordered tori katsu and sesame chicken with steamed rice and fried rice. The tori katsu came served on a bed of lettuce and tomato, using lettuce instead of shredded cabbage, led the panko on the bottom of the katsu to become soggy, the flavors were average for a chicken cutlet and the katsu sauce was too sweet, either too much ketchup or too much brown sugar, hard to tell. The sesame chicken was rather sweet, and had almost no sesame flavor, and the breading was extra soggy. The steamed rice was average, an unseasoned medium grain. The fried rice on the other hand was the star of the meal. Tons of rich shoyu flavor, along with that delicious smokey sesame hibachi oil flavor, fried eggs, and light and airy onions sprinkled in. Respectfully, this restaurant may be a treat for some, and I respect this restaurant and it’s staff are serving a midwest suburbs palate, however my overall experience was barely meeting average expectations for the cuisine, if I recommend anything here, it’s...