Koto Japanese Steakhouse

We come here probably once a month, mostly for lunch. The service is relatively good and the bathrooms are clean. The fish is very fresh. The building is showing it’s age and could use some updates.

We celebrated a birthday at 5:30pm on a Wednesdays night. The meal was very satisfying as always. The show was a little lack luster this time around, feeling rushed rather than a true koto traditional hibachi table experience. Under the explained understanding of the restaurant being short staffed by two employees we still had fast and quality service.

Celebrating Birthday Lunch There is a hidden gem in Shelburne, Vermont. I would describe this place as a “ Bomb “ Extensively Japanese hibachi menu and full bar service. The server Helena and hibachi chef Tang is very welcoming, attentive, and personable. Definitely will be back:

We always love this place. No hibachi this time but they sat 10 of us and our server was so great. She did separate checks, remembered who ordered what and had an awesome attitude on a busy night. I know how high pressure it can be so it's appreciated. And the food! So good.

I went here for my birthday dinner. I ordered the Lobster Teriyaki with Salmon. The presentation was beautiful and thr food was delicious. Despite not being able to have dairy, a free fried ice cream was brought out to my table. My mom and sister were planning on ordering one, so they were very pleased.Dine in: YesOutdoor seating: NoTakeout: YesCurbside pickup: Yes

In the past, I have gone in and doneboth their Habachi and normal dine-in experiences. If one want to enjoy entertainment and a special time at Kotos, I would highly suggest doing the Habachi Table. Reserve ahead of time. If you want to walk in and just have the dine-in experience, then be aware that most of the waiters and waitresses are great-but not all. There was maybe once or twice out of many that I have had a waiter that seemed more annoyed to serve us then anything...May be a cultural difference, but dine in experiences does take a star off my reciew due to the fact it has happened more then twice in the last 6 months. Over all, I normally just order their sushi. Dragon roll is my favourite. I have recently tried the Twister Roll as well shown in my photos and it's good as well, but does not top the dragon roll. Twister roll definitely has a stronger "fish" taste with small and tiny hint of spice. And of course, a Philadelphia roll for a friend who isn't into sushi, but enjoys a small and simple snack. Over al kotos has been a good experience. Get noodles VS rice. I find the noodles to be more flavourful but it is up to you and your mood.

My first experience at a Koto restaurant was a few years back in Groton, CT since we lived at walking distance from the restaurant. Food was delicious and everything was perfect. Koto in Burlington has the same nice atmosphere and great service but food just doesn’t taste the same. Green tea was lukewarm and didn’t really taste like any tea. Not sure I’ll be going back :

Absolutely amazing experience sashimi is fresh and tasty ,steaks are tender and all seafood that was cooked was cooked to perfection highly recommend friendly staff and all around great time experiencing Japanese culture my wife and i will definitely be backDine in: YesTakeout: YesCurbside pickup: Yes

Dinner started off well. The chef did a good job entertaining, and the food was good. My party of 5 were all satisfied. Then we got the bill. They charged $3.25 for every refill of soda, and the glasses were small and full of ice. Our table spent $33 on fountain soda. That's extremely unusual, and given that every every restaurant I've ever been to includes free refills, it feels like Koto is just trying to take advantage of people.

The prices have increased...but so has everything. We had a party of 7 at the hibachi table. It was delicious and fun. The vegetable part of the hibachi was disappointing. Some of us did not get all of the vegetables. It was weird. We did have a marvelous time and will return next year to celebrate Christmas Eve again. It's becoming a tradition 3 years in a row.