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Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Tempe

4.2
4.2
102 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, the folks that make Japanese cuisine for all walks of life. Never tried sushi and Japanese cuisine? Visit Kabuki and we promise you"ll walk out hooked on our food. That’s what we do best; making non-believers into believers that Japanese cuisine is the new comfort food.

When you walk into a Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, you won’t be overwhelmed with Asian decor and soft slow music. What you will encounter is a fun, casual atmosphere with our friendly staff welcoming you through the doors.

Our food and beverages are passionately crafted by our R&D team who are dedicated to providing you the best in Japanese cuisine as well as spreading the culture of Japanese dining to our guests. The tireless efforts of Executive Corporate Chef Masa Kurihara are aimed to attain total satisfaction from you. They will be heart-broken if you feel otherwise. We look forward to serving you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm

  • Phone number

    (480) 350-9160

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Masa Kurihara

  • Neighborhood

    Tempe

  • Cross street

    McClintock

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. MichelleM

    Phoenix

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Reviewed on July 30, 2019

    overall4foodserviceambience
    Love the dragon roll.... Food is always good and the atmosphere is nice...
  2. Steve

    Phoenix

    74 reviews

    2.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2018

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    I ordered takeout from Kabuki before and their food were good and decent service. This time, I booked a reservation on Saturday at 6pm and all went well until the Friday before. I got a called from someone asking me to confirm my reservation and I responded "yes" that my guests and I will come. Then on Saturday morning, a man from Kabuki called and asked me to confirm my reservation! I told him that I already confimed yesterday so he said that he has checked my name and they will not called again. That afternoon around 2pm, a woman called me to confirm my reservation again. I said that I already confirmed twice so why is she calling me again? she told me that it was her job to call to confirm. I told her to not play game and leave me alone and hung up. If you want to try Kabuki, just go there. Don't reserve tables. The restaurant is not crowded but the staff is rude.
  3. LauraB

    Phoenix

    53 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2018

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Prefer to enjoy this restaurant for lunch than for dinner. Sushi is always fresh, spicy tuna rolls seemed a little "loose". Sashimi (Omakase) was good. Our server, Jose, seemed a little less trained than other servers we have had in the past, was lacking in attentive or expeditious behavior.
  4. WesT

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a lot of fun and good food!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good sushi for a chain. Pleasantly surprised.
  6. Kay46

    New York Area

    161 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    161 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2018

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The variety of dishes was great. We ordered edamame, few rolls, chicken Teriyaki, crab salad and gyoza as appetizers then entree s. We will return!
  7. exServerNowFoodie

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2018

    overall1food5service3ambience1
    It's a 115 degrees today, the AC started acting up in this restaurant 3 days ago and when we arrived, no one warned us. After 45 minutes of sweating we told them we couldn't stay any longer. The manager on duty, made up some excuse and when I told him that we should have been forewarned when we walked in that the AC was out, he told me it wasn't out then. Of course it was out then, they were on the roof working on it from when it went out 2 days ago
  8. CaponeM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2018

    overall2food1service2ambience1
    This review is regarding my visit (07/20/18) at 7pm. The hostess was extremely friendly and sat us down promptly. Immediately after taking our seats, my party and I felt very warm. Apparently we weren't the only ones because several people from the tables in our section were fanning themselves with their menus. Our hostess told us there was a slight issue with the AC and that they were working on it. No big deal. Or so I thought. It just seemed to get warmer and warmer. We placed a pretty large order with a strategy. First the three apps, then the first round of sushi (four rolls), then the second round of sushi after that (another three rolls). Our server was amazing and he placed the order exactly the way we asked. Super attentive and friendly. Well, it was a good thought while it lasted because everything wound up coming to our very small table at the exact same time. Still, we're a creative bunch and we made it work. No big deal. Now, here's where I really took issue. The fish on the rainbow roll I ordered wasn't cold. That really bothered me because I'm super picky about sushi and I kinda have this thing where I like raw fish to be cold. Then I tried the barbecue beef ribs. They were so bland. I then tried the dragon roll and was severely disappointed. The unagi tasted like butane and I couldn't continue eating it. The Alaskan roll was assembled lazily and it was literally falling apart when it came to my table. We had to use a spoon to pick up and piece because it couldn't hold its shape! Now, I can forgive a lot of things but I have a big problem when the food I'm paying for isn't up to par. On every other occasion I've been to this location, the food was amazing. Tonight was just a fluke, I suppose. I'm not the only one in my party who thought so. It was super warm in their and the food was such a disappointment that we all decided to leave. TL;DR Restaurant was warm, raw fish not cold, food didn't taste the same, so we left for another restaurant.
  9. RandyW

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great.
  10. barrydrucker012153

    Washington DC

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent sushi and excellent service! A terrific restaurant!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2018

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    Great food just don’t go there late at night when they’re getting ready to close… The waiters and waitresses want to get out of there and are very rude. They took the soy sauce off our table the menus for dessert menus and couldn’t wait to get the plates off even though we weren’t done… Very poor service but the food was great…
  12. RandyW

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Sushi. Wonderful place.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2018

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    I made reservations at 9 PM for their last seating at 10 PM. When we got there, they did not have our reservations. The hostess told me that they do not check OpenTable at that time of night but that they think they could still seat us. Both hostesses were rude and had attitudes. Once seated, our server told us that last call for food orders and drink orders was 10:15 PM. How is it that a guest is supposed to decide in a matter of a few minutes all courses and drinks, especially when we’ve never even been there. So we scrambled, ordered double glasses of wine, appetizers, Salads and entrées. Everything came out at once except for the salads came after the entrées. We literally were there for 40 minutes. We felt rushed the entire time, did not feel like we enjoyed ourselves at all. And apparently this is how this restaurant runs all the time every night due to strict time limes on cleaning and shutting the kitchen down. I might suggest that they move their last seating time till 9:30 PM that way their customers have a better experience. We won’t be going back.
  14. Tempecustomer

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2018

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Will not eat there again. This is an honest review. Overpriced. The specials were Good. The shrim tempura was so small it was laughable
  15. Slmc

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Excellent poke bowls. Great value!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at Kabuki Tempe Marketplace. Great food, service, drinks, and atmosphere.
  17. MamabearSTL

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The sushi was great and tasted really good. The cocktails were good also. A bit pricey however great food and drinks. Well worth it.
  18. Renee

    Omaha

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    As always the food was GREAT. Although it can be a little on the loud side the quality of food at Kabuki never disappoints. Our favorite.
  19. Bluebell

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    food choices decrease. Request to serve better healthier meat quality
  20. MaryR

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary
  22. princessleimomi

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2017

    overall2food5service5ambience5
    11/21/2017. The front desk hostesses did not understand about open table process. They tried to send me somewhere else to chat about the open table points. The server and food was excellent. It was our daughters birthday and they didn’t mention anything . Disappointed. We spent a lot of money .
  23. McCloudB

    Phoenix

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2017

    overall4food3service1ambience3
    Very bad service very expensive food
  24. MarkH

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Visited Kabuki while staying in the area on a business trip for a Sunday dinner with a friend. Fun atmosphere. Good sake selection - waiter made a great recommendation. Quickly filled up on small plate dishes (miso black cod was excellent) and rolled sushi. Service started out great but it took a while to find someone for the bill. Reasonable prices, will visit again when nearby.
  25. Jazzyivy

    Atlanta Metro

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, good service. Loved sitting outside and people watching while eating with friends. Sushi was very good and a wide variety.
  26. DFWRick

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2017

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great service and the sushi was very fresh and had great taste.
  27. Heath

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I had a wonderful time! The food was great and the service in the bar area was outstanding. It was a very memorable night.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved the food. It's pricey but you don't get gypped.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Just perfect. We will come back tomorrow ! Our last day in Arizona !!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Excellent vegan options including a Tofu Steak main entree, spicy ramen soup and several vegan friendly rolls. Our server was a touch inattentive, and the atmosphere is a bit corporate, but we love eating at the chain restaurant.
  31. ArlynH

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The salmon teriyaki was awesome!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal at Kabuki. Top notch, one of my favorites!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The 6 of us had an enjoyable experience. Sushi was good - and presentation was fun, wait staff was attentive.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2017

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    The food was excellent, but the restaurant was dirty. The table was not properly cleaned before our seating. The walls were covered in grease and splatters. The glass partitions were also filthy and dusty. This really detracted from what would otherwise be a pleasant dining experience. I will not recommend to anyone until I see that this location has been properly cleaned.
  35. Meister

    New Mexico

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    This is a young, hip place that would draw a new generation of such lovers. The plates (nigiri moriawase and sea food on hot stone grill) we had showed a new twist that deserves recognition. The wait staff, while genuinely polite and attentive, was young and not very knowledgeable with Japanese cuisine, especially sake. With a bit of staff training, this place could rise to the next level.
  36. Sunspoticus

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great food, great prices, but a tad noisy for me.. Might have just been the time of day.. Otherwise outstanding place for something other than just teriyaki chicken bowls.
  37. DeborahT

    Manitoba

    108 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2017

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Kabuki did not honour my open table reservation, first not believing that I had one and then not believing that I had one at their branch, and then not believing the confirmation email that I showed them. Apparently they don't accept reservations on Friday and Saturdays. They were very busy and the waitress asked me if I was done after I ate my appetizer. When I pointed out that my main had not yet arrived, but that I was supposed to get soup or salad, she rushed off and brought me soup shortly after the main arrived. The food was sloppily made but tasted acceptable, although the raw fish was mushy in texture.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The sushi is consistently fresh and well prepared. Nice bar selection, service was very good and food was served quickly.
  39. ducky

    Phoenix

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Popped in for a quick dinner with a friend before going to the theatre. Ordered miso soup, the pork belly, and a California roll. I figured the soup would appear first, but the pork belly did instead. Large pieces that were moist and flavorful. It was served over raw onions (they didn't really cook on the hot plate) with cilantro and sliced jalepenos sprinkled on top. The California roll and miso soup were good as well. Good service, wait staff were friendly.
  40. KBURNS

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2017

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    For the price, I would have expected better food. While the menu offered a ton of options, the food did not match the decor. My fiancee's ramen broth looked like watered down soup. My Unagi Bowl took extra seasoning before I could eat it. I also requested no avocado as I am allergic to them. They put them in there anyway. My mom ordered the teriyaki chicken, which was apparently good. Sad that they offer so many options but really only nail the basic dishes.

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2000 E Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

  • Cross street

    McClintock

  • Neighborhood

    Tempe

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Masa Kurihara

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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