Reservation on Monday night at 6:30 for 12. Seated promptly. The server was attentive and waited patiently for our entire party to be present. Chef was very nice and friendly, easy to converse with. I enjoy the little tricks they do, throwing a fake egg on you, making a tower with the onions, etc! Very family friendly and good for kids (keep them seated or in your lap to prevent them from climbing too close to the fire) My dish was priced decent. $16 but then a 20% gratuity for parties of 5 or more and then an addition 3% for credit card payments. So it came to $21 before tip I believe. Meh. You're paying for an experience too so I don't really mind . Staff was EXCELLENT!!! I didn't get any of their names but they were SO HELPFUL! From the hostess who seated us (a younger gentleman, very friendly) to our server, and our chef! We were there for a birthday and they held our birthday cake in the fridge until we were ready! They even got us plates and extra silverware to use for our dessert. I wish we got their names !! Our lady server was particularly helpful during the birthday cake shenanigans, lighting the candles, blocking our friend from the view, etc. thank you staff!!!!! We love you!!!

Kyoto has a super fun and lively atmosphere with their teppanyaki and location in Old Town Scottsdale! The sushi was absolutely delicious. I had the Alaskan Roll and loved the freshness and zestiness of the lemon.

Spider roll, made by Ivan, was appetizing & a good sushi fix. Server Sean is a star as is his manager, Alejandra. Good service & pretty quiet ambiance, as I made it right at the start of happy hour.

What a cool place in old town Scottsdale.. we came here as a group of 18 people to celebrate a birthday party & it was perfect!! Our reservation was at 6:30 and we were early, so we enjoyed some happy hour drinks in the bar area. Great Happy Hour specials!! We were promptly sat at 6:30 and Luz was our chef .. the wait staff took our drink and food orders, everything was delivered to our tables really fast, we had excellent service!! The food presentation of course is always fun and tasty!! Everything was seasoned & nicely cooked, veggies still had a little crunch. I went with the NY Strip steak and it was delicious. They have their own parking lot which is amazing for this busy area!! Can't wait to come back for another round of shots and more teppanyaki!!

Went there for happy hour after working the wine festival, I started by having to use their restroom and they had a sign no public restrooms but they were super kind, after I asked to see a menu and their happy hour prices are a STEAL! In this economy??? I have Zion as my bartender and I had their crispy spicy tuna, spicy salmon roll, and pot stickers. I loved the crispy tuna and the spicy salmon the gyoza was pretty mid but Zion said if I get them fried it's better so I'll try that next time 7 bucks a dish so very good not a lot of noise for happy hour and plenty of space!

Kyoto is an Arizona staple. It's been around for over 30 years. They have a full sushi bar and teppanyaki available after 4pm. Lots of seating inside. We really enjoyed the pot stickers. If you like them crispy get them fried! The hamachi roll is great if you want something low carb. The crazy roll is the bomb! Very great flavor and spice. The show stopper is the salmon volcano roll that comes out on fire. Alex was our server he was very friendly and helpful.

Absolutely exceptional experience at Kyoto restaurant, as always! I have been coming here for years and the value you get with the sushi and portions for the price is extraordinary! From the moment I walked in, the ambiance exudes warmth. I was welcomed by Alex, my server. I sat at the sushi bar where I received wonderful service by both Alex and sushi chef Iban while enjoying a blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics with a modern twist. The highlight of lunch was undoubtedly the service. Attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, both Alex and Iban ensured that every aspect of my experience was flawless. Alex immediately informed me of the fabulous $10 lunch menu and had a "yes" attitude about looking into modifications! The sushi was fresh and artistically presented, the teriyaki bento lunch with Cali roll was flavorful, and the house salad with ginger dressing is always done to perfection! Alex's warmth truly elevated my meal. Kyoto restaurant is a must-visit!

Sooooo I completely forgot to take a picture of our chef. It was a chick. Her name is Luz. She was great. Great at cooking, great personality, witty and funny like a teppanyaki chef should be. Very engaging. I've been coming here since I was 10 or 11. I came for my 12th birthday and my 18th birthday. I recently read some... poor reviews from people who also have been coming for years and it made me slightly apprehensive to bring a friend for the first time but we took a chance and it's a shame these people had such bad experiences because we had just a good a time as ever. Can't wait to go back always .