Koto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

Wife and I came here for our first time as we usually have our place to go to. To us the reviews are being gracious because this isn’t nowhere near 3star caliber tasting food. The service and staff is friendly and attentive but that’s the only plus. We didn’t like the ginger on the salad, just didn’t have that pop of flavor we are used to. The hibachi wasn’t good at all, no flavor to the vegetables, and steak was very bland and tough. The chicken was tender and had some flavor and the noodles were nice surprise but overall this wasn’t hitting our palate as other hibachi restaurants do. I understand each individual has different taste but for us, it’s a hard no.

I didn’t get our waitresses name to shout her out but she was magnificent. We ordered some dumplings to start with and they were some of the best dumplings compared to other restaurants. Both my boyfriend and I ordered the hibachi. Hibachi comes with soup & salad, shrimp, veggies, noodles and rice. Dressing on the salad was yummy and soup was also. I ordered the steak and chicken and he ordered the shrimp and chicken hibachi. Portion sizes for price are fair for sure! We highly recommend eating here and we will certainly be back! Ice cream comes after dinner to round out the meal 😂

This place is so much fun and it’s clear by how busy it is with birthdays just like mine that other people agree. The food was tasty, the show and the drinks are spectacular. My whole family had a blast, especially the babies! Will always be back.

Our new favorite chef is Quawn! He does all the tricks and the food was delicious. His fried rice was spot on. Also, taught us how to do sake bombs! So fun!! He also, makes a fire to take a group photo. He goes above and beyond. Very funny man. Joked that he had been doing tricks for white people for over 20 years. 😂 Our waitress was super nice and sweet, but she needed to be more attentive. Our chef kept telling her we needed drinks. We love this place over all. Been coming here for two decades. Make sure to make a reservation so you are NOT waiting forever. Super important since OU classes started again.

This is a great place. You get a lot of food for the price. I always leave feeling quite full. Their hibachi chicken is really good. The chefs are nice and entertaining to watch. It can be very loud in there when it's crowded and when the chefs are working. It is a fun and memorable experience.

One thing Norman has done right for a long time is the food scene. We recently moved back after living in several other bigger cities like STL, KC, and Chicago. We have been coming here for a while not just for the food, but mostly for the memorable experience. Our last chef was so patient, kind, funny, and thoughtful. He didn’t have to go that extra mile, but our whole family noticed. He fielded a million questions from my 6yo son and we all had several laughs. I’m sure our girl will ask to come back to Koto for her next birthday (again). 10/10

This is a casual hibachi with authentic ambience that always feels welcoming and warm. The service for us has always been good, hibachi cooks consistently entertaining, and the portions are generous with a variety of meat options. I like that they offer filet of sol which I have found isn't offered at all hibachis. Likewise on a week night, we've always been able to walk in and for group birthday celebrations, I have been able to call ahead 2 hours before. We keep coming back for the unique restaurant experience at affordable pricing, consistent customer service and accommodating to group sizes/needs.

Good atmosphere and staff is prompt and courteous. But make sure you sit at the grill if you want fresh, tasty food. I made the mistake of sitting in a booth and ordering my food there and it just tasted like all the leftover food they have. So so sad!!

Best place ever! If you go request Quan, he's the man, totally hilarious and an amazing chef. The most fun I've had in awhile and I've been to a lot of hibachi places. Can't recommend this place enough!

The place was clean and lit well. The food was pretty good. The Chef was funny and good. My biggest problem is that I am not sure the cuts of steak are what they say they are or if they are they are definitely lower quality cuts. My mother-in-law ordered the NY strip and it did not look like a NY strip. I didn't say anything but she said it was very tough and when she said that it made me think I was right about the cut of meat. The salad was ok. The dressing was way too sweet. Definitely prefer the ginger dressing at most places. The soup was good. The fried rice was really good. My scallops were slightly undercooked. But tasted good. My steak was cooked really well and had great flavor. The noodles were ok. Cooked well but I'd get double rice instead of the noodles. The vegetables were really good. Probably my favorite item. Overall it was good and we will go back but I hope to find a better one here.

We had the entire restaurant to ourselves. That should have been a clue. Drinks were cold and sake warm. My sushi was so poorly made I had to use my hands to hold it together. It did have good flavor. The salad dressing had no flavor I was hoping for a strong ginger but got nothing. My entree was way too saucy from the meat to the veggies and noodles. Our chef pulled out every trick he knew. I was hoping for Benihana but got BeniNada.

Wife and I came here for our first time as we usually have our place to go to. To us the reviews are being gracious because this isn't nowhere near 3star caliber tasting food. The service and staff is friendly and attentive but that's the only plus. We didn't like the ginger on the salad, just didn't have that pop of flavor we are used to. The hibachi wasn't good at all, no flavor to the vegetables, and steak was very bland and tough. The chicken was tender and had some flavor and the noodles were nice surprise but overall this wasn't hitting our palate as other hibachi restaurants do. I understand each individual has different taste but for us, it's a hard no.

This is a great place to eat and have fun. Cooks are amazing and nice. ketosis has great food and good service. I rate it a 5/5. Go eat at kotos

So much food. Our chef was fun and our other server was so nice. We sat with another party of 4 and they were fun as well. I've added updated menus. The pricing was reasonable for hibachi. I had the calamari and it was delicious. The boys had the filet and it was super tender.

My family loves Koto. We have eaten the hibachi several times and sometimes we will just get a table and order some teriyaki chicken and rolls. Sometimes we just get takeout rolls. The rolls are delicious and they have a good variety. If you don't want to do the hibachi the menu is plentiful and the food is good. The hibachi is always fun and entertaining. It is probably our favorite place in Norman for sushi rolls.

I had the hibachi steak. Staff is very friendly Service Is good Would recommend If interested.

The men's restroom needs a damn exorcism. This isn't just a bad day--the walls are coated with a film of filth, the sink is filthy, the floors look like you'd stand up with scabies if you fell on it. Kitchen staff will routinely use the restroom, and they don't bat an eye. Seriously--the service is slipping and the restrooms are nasty. Koto--pull your heads from your asses and fix your restaurant.

I love this place so much, my go to sushi spot by far and the hibachi is great too. If you are looking for good sushi in norman i absolutely recommend coming here. The staff is super kind and helpful as well and the hibachi chefs know how to make you laugh. Perfect place for a birthday or date and not super pricey either. Never had a bad experience and will always recommend coming here.

Yummy- food is good! Service is good! Overall a good place to eat when you are hungry! They are quick, fulfilling and happy to have you patronize.

If you have had good hibachi before, you'll know Koto isn't very good. Although the price is enticing for the amount of food you get, the quality of the food is honestly so poor. The steak was grizzly and the fried rice and noodles had absolutely 0 flavor. The only redeeming part of the meal was the shrimp, which surprisingly had good flavor and a nice char. Our chef and the waiters were really nice but the place needs some help. Floors were sticky, bathrooms were filthy, and the restaurant overall needed a good scrub down. I was surprised by how packed it was with what seemed to be regulars given how bad the food was. Wanted to try something new for dinner but won't be returning--I don't suggest you give it a shot either.

The best hibachi in Norman by far! Great service as well! I've had chicken, steak and shrimp and all were great. The sushi here is also top notch...

My family & I often eat at Koto and it is always good! The hibachi chef's are funny, the food tastes fresh and it's a good price. Don't forget to find this placed tucked away on Main Street in Norman.

Food is great! Service is amazing! Ambiance is nice and moody to give it a very relaxing dinner.

I believe this to be the only hibachi place in Norman! I've been coming here since undergrad and it never disappoints. The staff is so friendly and the food is delicious.

One of the best. Sushi is on point as well as the hibachi. Saki wasn't that good though. Highly recommend.

Order was wrong and over cooked (asked for medium rare filet) didn't give me vegetables when I asked for double veggies instead of noodles I didn't get either the amount of food for 28.95 was ridiculous will never be back

What a fun little joint! Yummy food, great service and even better company. Took my mom and aunts out for Mother's Day a little early to avoid the crowds. They chose Koto and none of us had been there before. We all ended up ordering the same thing. Lobster and filet, of course! I had white rice and they all had fried rice. We opted for a dining table VS the hibachi grill, so we can't speak to the grill masters. Very fun and delicious dining experience!

Ordered the steak&shrimp hibachi to go and first thing was sauce was leaking out of the bag onto my seat after that I got home and started eating my steak that was posed to be medium rare but it was well done and shrimp was over cooked bad too for 30$ you think they could get it right

We love going here for birthday dinners with our kids. The service is great and the food is so delicious. The yum yum sauce with fried rice, veggies and chicken is my fave.

One of our family's favorite restaurants in Norman! We always make reservations and get seated quickly. Dinner and a show...good food, service and fun every time!

Nice hibachi & sushi place off Main st. In Norman. Waitress was a bit overwhelmed but did a decent job taking care of us. Chef was great, funny and prepared everything nicely. Good experience.

My mom and I came in for lunch this past Saturday and it was a great experience! Our server was Jack! He was prompt with greeting us and was very polite! We ordered two cocktails to try and they were awesome! The food though was so so delicious! We had clear and miso soup, fried rice, and two sushi rolls! Best soup and sushi set up I've had in a while!!

Really good chicken fried rice for a pretty damn decent price. Fast service and nice people!

Very fun family dinner cooked right in front of you. Large portions of excellent food and friendly service.

The restaurant is located in a plaza and a bit hidden. Since we didn't sit at the hibachi area, I can't really comment on the performance. However, the restaurant didn't seem clean and the tables were sticky. The waitress ended up pouring too much soup and when handing it to me, she dunked her finger in it. The ginger dressing for the salad is extremely watered down which wasn't good at all. The shrimp and chicken combo hibachi that I ordered was pretty good and it came with rice and noodles. I don't plan on coming back but I am glad to have experienced this restaurant rather than wondering if it's good.

Uhh where to start... well let's just start at the beginning. I was craving some bomb sushi so my bf and I decided to check it out. We are new to OK and it's close by our home so, why not right? WRONG-O! The sushi did not satisfy my craving and the experience wasn't great. We walk in the door, it smells GREAT, so my hopes are up there. Ya know, food smell is everything. The hostess or server asked if we wanted a table or hibachi. Table please! Hibachi is too much attention, i don't need all that while I'm trying to enjoy some food. ANYWAY, she basically lets us pick where. It was obvious she didn't want another table (she actually passed us off to someone else and left, I have 10 years of serving experience so I understand when the shifts over you want to get the heck outta there but she could have at least talked to us or something, come one service is service man). We sat down behind a table of three, literally a couple feet between the tables (uh social distance or na). One of the gals at the table I'm pretty sure I saw in a nightmare I had... like omg like wow like PLEASS STAHHPPP. She would not stop blabbering like some teenage valley chick (we are on the 21+ side of the restaurant). I looked at my bf and said "I'm finna throat punch her if she doesn't shut up." Obviously I'm kidding, I'm actually a peace lover not a fighter. Anyway, I was done after I heard this girl say "If I want to invest $1000 on shoes I will! It's my money, I do what I want with it!" Then the whole table starts singing that stoopid JG Wentworth song....877-CASHNOW. Ughhhh shut upppppp. We order our drinks, some cold flavored sake and a warm sake with two waters and some weird chicken app (tasted like chicken nuggets honestly). Took about 10 minutes before our drinks came to the table. At this point, I see our server book it out the door never to see her beautiful face again. Now our server is some young man, the kind of man that can't say no to a female and probably didn't want another table because he was already very busy. Poor guy, how dare she take advantage of his young heart like that. He comes to take our order.. I get two orders of sushi (one fried one fresh) and a veggie hibachi, the bf gets a combo chicken and lobster hibachi. We excited. The sushi and extra stuff (soup/salad) comes first. Idk if y'all know what those little colored balls are on some sushi's but let me tell you I HATE them. Just for those who don't know, tobiko or masago (also called fish roe) is infertile eggs from a female fish harvested from her lady bits. EW! Even before I knew what they were I couldn't stand them, it's like tiny balls of weirdness popping in your mouth with every bite. I SAID NO TOBIKO ON MY SUSHI AND THIS GUY BRINGS OUT A ROLL THAT HAS ENOUGH TO FEED A WHOLE SCHOOL OF FISH! Like I mentioned earlier, I have over 10 years of serving experience so I'm not one to complain about anything unless it's like a super easy fix or the restaurant is basically dead. He was frazzled AF, so I just complained to my mans the whole time about the fish eggs and tried to scrap it off. No luck, there was no way with the amount of reproductive parts scattered on my roll to get even one piece without. Again, UGH! I'll just eat the fried one I guess, even though my craving is for some fresh af raw fish on some rice, wrapper in some seaweed. Then... our food comes. Uhm, what the heck. This place uses cheap angel hair pasta noodles instead of the traditional lomein... WHAT IS THAT! Where am I? Is this real life?!? Again, bite my tongue.. it's not the young whipper snappers fault. My veggies were amazing!! Hard to mess up vegetables haha. The rice was .. okay I guess. Better than fish eggs. My man looks at me and says "I can't tell if this is lobster or chicken..." in the lobster tail.. I swear this place saves empty lobster tails and puts cheap lobster meat in the shells than charges people $30 a plate for some spaghetti noodles and BS. I hate lobster and shrimp, but I know what it taste like.. so I tried a bite and it literally tasted like some nasty fish dipped in salt. WHAT IS THIS PLACE! We paid over $100 for our meals and this is what we get in return?! I just can't. To top everything off.. the ice cream stated on the menu (included with hibachi) never came, but the $94 bill sure did. And my sake tasted like juice I swear, there was almost no alcohol in it.. they had to have watered down the sake for it to taste so weak. His sake smelt like straight vodka so I didn't even taste it. There you have it. If you want to risk spending a ton of money on cheap food by all means, let me know how it goes! PS: WILL SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME AN ACTUAL GOOD SUSHI PLACE IN NORMAN BEFORE I DIE OR HUNGER! Thanks, k bye.

This place was the worst ever! The waiter was so rude and didn't care about us. The kido spilled wtr and we asked for napkin but never got one! The hibachi guy was rude too! No wonder the place was empty. There are plenty of better restaurant, don't waster your money and time here!! It doesn't deserve even one star, I couldn't give them zero rating!!

Not my favorite. Not the worst. Just depends what you're looking for. I know some people who love it

This was the best hibachi experience I've ever had (and I've had many!) therefore the 5 stars. I had gone to this location when it was called Sake and it was just ok, however Koto exceeded expectations! We had been wanting to try it out. My bf had never had hibachi before and on Valentine's Day I decided we would try it! I called day of (we initially planned on cooking at home) but they had an 8:30 reservation open so we took it. We arrived a bit early and they were super busy, but we were able to get drinks while sitting at the sushi bar (the bar was to be) as the hostess told us we could sit there. The employees working the bar were very busy but acknowledged us immediately which was awesome! We both got a drink and were more than happy to wait on the table. I explained the menu to him and we ordered a sushi roll (wait I did he "doesn't like sushi") to start called the Three Musketeers. It ended up being DELICIOUS- so much so that he loved it!! For our hibachi entrees I ordered the filet and chicken and he ordered chicken and shrimp. Our chef, Marvin, was outstanding!! He was entertaining and engaging the entire time and joked with my bfs a bit since it was his first time. Now the best part: THE FOOD. They serve a clear soup, ginger salad, sauteed veggies, noodles, fried rice (with no uocharge!) and delicious sauces in addition to your protein. It was all cooked perfectly and like others have said, the fried rice was PERFECT. The price was great also!! The chicken and filet entree was around $23, that's WAY cheaper than most hibachi and it was tastier than any other ones in the area (including the much pricier Musashi). We had an excellent experience and will definitely be back!!

Great experience for three of us. Food was well done and tasty. After trying 5 different meats between us, my choice next time will be salmon and scallops.

Koto is one of my favorite places to go for hibachi. I have never had to wait in line, and service is always quick and efficient. The hibachi combos come with soup, salad, meat and fried rice. The portion I have posted is split between my friend and I and is still plenty of food!

Great food. We thought the option was rice or noodles for the dinners but we got both.

Enjoyable and entertaining experience, as always. Clean and well serviced dining, cooking areas, and restrooms. Wait staff was very accommodating, friendly, and attentive. Food was fresh, and prepared to perfection. *I have never enjoyed calamari, but I hesitantly tasted my husband's, and it was delicious!

I have to change from 4 stars to 5 star because since I wrote my review I've to a few other hibachi restaurants. No other hibachi restaurant come close to tells quality or taste of Koto. The hibachi and sushi are out of this world!

Fun place for hibachi! Good selection of sake, great friendly service, and surprisingly on a Sunday night it wasn't too crowded. Good amount of food for the price too, one of the better places I've been to recently as far as hibachi goes, and entertaining. I recommend this place if you're in the area.

Amazing!!! One of the best experiences every!!! Food and chefs was amazing! A little bit of a wait but worth it!!!

We absolutely LOVE this place. The service has always been great and the pasta that they serve at the end is such a nice addition that most hibachi restaurants don't serve. We will continue to come back!!

Great. Will definitely come back. Covid cancelled our anniversary party but we will reschedule assp

Huge disappointment ordered a spicy tuna roll and the first had pieces without meat then they sent me this one.....edamame was good

This place was great! Tony, our hibachi chef, was very entertaining and kept the audience involved. He is also and amazing cook. Service was wonderful. Sushi was good as well. Expect a wait during peak times.

My favorite very generous and you never leave hungry! Always fun for date night. The Salmon was amazing and the steak. So fresh and I'm craving it this minute.

We love the reactant Atmosphere . All of the servers are fantastic, and will take the time to explain everything to you. The food is unbelievable. We've had the sushi and hibachi and drinks. All of them. Fabulous highly recommend this restaurant.

I made reservations here for our anniversary and we weren't let down! From the time we walked in to the time we left, we were met with fantastic and friendly service! We can see ourselves coming back here again for sure. We did The Hibachi Grill this time and had a fabulous meal! We got the lovers choice on the menu and did the ice cream dessert with getting our picture together. Married 11 years, so why not??! The miso soup was the best miso soup I've had in ages, and the rice and side salad was just as fantastic! Our waiter was phenomenal. He was johnny on the spot with everyone's order and super friendly. We could come back just for him as our waiter. We will come back for sushi and other menu items! They got takó (octopus) on the menu and any place with that on the menu is alright with me!!! Check the place out for yourself. I highly doubt you'll be upset!! Its a small place, so if its a weekend, I would recommend that you make a reservation to get a spot because they tend to fill up fast. Better safe than sorry!!! Enjoy it!!! We did!!! Also Try the red bean and green tea ice cream!!!!

Had a fantastic dinner here on a Wednesday evening. There were 4 of us, and we walked right in around 7 pm to sit down at the hibachi. The place is larger than I was expecting given the storefront. It has about half a dozen of the hibachi tables, as well as additional seating if you are doing sushi. The place was very clean. It's so spacious, even if it was full I don't think it would feel that crowded. Our drink orders were taken immediately, and our server was fantastic throughout. She was quick when we needed drink refills (or additional beers), and was very friendly with my 5 year old son. Likewise, our chef was great with him, telling jokes and making him laugh. Great place for kids based on my first visit. I had a Sooner Roll for an appetizer. This is salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and avocado with some sauces, including eel. It's a nice roll, I've seen some better construction. The sauces had some nice heat, and it's large. I'd get it again, but I wasn't blown away by it. To eat, I went with the filet and chicken combo. Our chef arrived about 15 or so minutes after we ordered. We had the requisite broth soup with random onions floating in it, along with the ginger salad. Both were fine, but you don't come to these places for the soup and salad. The chef put on a great show for us, my son was initially frightened by the flame, but he had a great time. Like I said above, the chef was cracking jokes the whole time and was very friendly. The fried rice was good, but it didn't separate itself from other rices I've had at hibachi/teppanyaki joints. The shrimp appetizer was solid, seasoned well and cooked perfectly. Given that he doused them in oil and cooked them in flames, I was surprised it retained so much juiciness. I was expecting the shrimp to be more rubbery. The noodles are cooked simply in soy sauce and some seasoning, but they went very well with the veggies and chicken. Not every place I've done hibachi at gives you noodles, so that was a nice bonus. Of the chicken and filet, I preferred the beef. The chicken was hardly seasoned, and while it wasn't overcooked, it simply didn't have much flavor. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was more aggressively seasoned than the chicken. The veggies retained some of their crunchiness, which meant they weren't overcooked. I loved the "yum yum" sauce, a creamy sauce that went with the meats and veggies. Overall, you get a ton of food that tastes good for $32 per person. Solid deal. The food is 3.5 stars, what pushes it to 4 is the prompt and friendly service we received. Annoyed I've been driving past this place for years, I will definitely be back.

Awesome prices all the time, average quality, and horrible service. Sometimes the sushi is great. Other times I've gotten rolls with absolutely nothing inside of it. At the end of the day, I can't really complain because it's so cheap. In the picture you can see the lack of meat.

Great food would come again I would recommend the the volcano sushi roll it's amazing,

We just ate at Koto and it was amazing. I really enjoyed the food. I have a picky eater in the family and even he loved it. Our chef Tony was awesome. He was amazing.. if you are lucky enough to get Tony you are in for a treat. Great place, great food, great service for a reasonable price. Cant wait to go back.