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Koto Sake has been part of the community for over a decade. Over the years, we have watched families grow — children who once came here while still in their mother’s arms, toddlers who ran around our dining room, and now teenagers in high school or students in college. Some have graduated, started working, and return with their parents to share a meal once again. Many guests tell us that Koto Sake feels like home — a warm and welcoming place filled with childhood memories. Some families choose to celebrate Lunar New Year here every year, taking photos with their children and grandparents to mark the moment. Hearing these stories reminds us why we started and why we continue. Knowing that our restaurant has been part of so many family memo
Casual, family-friendly operation for hibachi grill dishes & sushi, plus beer, sake & cocktails.
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Chris Farmer
The go-to place for hibachi in Howard County. Chefs are entertaining while cooking up great food. I highly recommend the filet as it practically melts in your mouth. The only part of the experience that was lacking in my latest visit was the table service. We had long waits for refills and waited over 15-min after boxing up our leftovers for the waiter to bring the check, which we still had to flag him down and ask to bring it. With more attentive service, this would easily be a 5-star review.
… moreMichael Moore
Fun hibachi spot, seems like the go-to in the area. Both the server and the chef were very attentive and engaging. We really enjoyed the spatula work from the chef and I m always one for catching food in my mouth. Seems like a great place for large groups or just a fun event and they definitely give you plenty of food.
… moreLogan Talley
Visited Koto Sake Steak House in Columbia this evening. The service was awesome. We were seated right away and our waiter was very personable and attentive.
I started out with the Seafood Spring rolls. They were stuffed well with veggies and from what I can taste and tell, shrimp and crab meat. They came with a sweet chili sauce which complimented the spring rolls well.
For the entree, I chose the pick 3 hibachi. I usually get steak, chicken, and shrimp. Today, I wanted to try something different. So I tried the steak, chicken, and scallops.
Our cook/chef was awesome and he was accommodating to everyone at the table. He was funny and entertaining. He cooked our food to perfection. Everything was tasty and cooked perfectly.
I enjoyed myself and the food. I would recommend trying this place. On a side note, I have eaten here for sushi and I recommend their sushi as well!
… moreI started out with the Seafood Spring rolls. They were stuffed well with veggies and from what I can taste and tell, shrimp and crab meat. They came with a sweet chili sauce which complimented the spring rolls well.
For the entree, I chose the pick 3 hibachi. I usually get steak, chicken, and shrimp. Today, I wanted to try something different. So I tried the steak, chicken, and scallops.
Our cook/chef was awesome and he was accommodating to everyone at the table. He was funny and entertaining. He cooked our food to perfection. Everything was tasty and cooked perfectly.
I enjoyed myself and the food. I would recommend trying this place. On a side note, I have eaten here for sushi and I recommend their sushi as well!
Anne looney
Koto Sake is a favorite for our family, of every age, but especially my 92 year old mother in law. Every time we go it’s a great treat. We celebrated her birthday with Koto and the staff sang and danced with the birthday girl, it was wonderful!
Always welcoming, the service is fantastic, the sushi is creative and delicious, and beautifully presented. There are big booths for comfortable seating. Hibachi is available in the main sushi dining room, or also as hibachi seating where the chef prepares the meal in front of you.
Take out is a great option we enjoy as well.
Always a relaxing, delightful meal. 5 stars with the exception of
4 stars for atmosphere, only for the tvs in the sushi bar area – that is not something I prefer when eating out.
… moreAlways welcoming, the service is fantastic, the sushi is creative and delicious, and beautifully presented. There are big booths for comfortable seating. Hibachi is available in the main sushi dining room, or also as hibachi seating where the chef prepares the meal in front of you.
Take out is a great option we enjoy as well.
Always a relaxing, delightful meal. 5 stars with the exception of
4 stars for atmosphere, only for the tvs in the sushi bar area – that is not something I prefer when eating out.
Douglas Williams
Very nice restaurant; beautiful interior. Not crowded; well, SuperB Sunday afternoon. But waiter was attentive & our Chef did his thing! Entertaining and efficient. Food was delicious (I had Teriyaki chk/stk combo)!! Highly recommended!
… moreVeronica DiMatteo
Food was alright. Maybe a lil over sauced/seasoned compared to what I’m used to.
Service could’ve used some work. I ordered a specialty sushi as an appetizer and they seemed to have misunderstood me as saying I wanted the “sushi appetizer”, maybe my bad, I don’t know. But I got my roll and what I thought was a complimentary cucumber roll on the plate or I thought was supposed to come with it. They gave me the “sushi appetizer” about 10 mins after the hibachi portion was done, which I declined, but they put it on my bill anyway. I contested it then they said the cucumber roll was something I apparently ordered as a separate thing which I didn’t know was separate and I got charged for that instead.
It also took us about 25mins to be sat and another 10-15mins to be served, but that’s probably because it was Friday at dinner time.
Chef had to leave at one point to get a portion of tuna despite what I assume he asked someone to do for him.
Just needs a lil more organization tbh.
… moreService could’ve used some work. I ordered a specialty sushi as an appetizer and they seemed to have misunderstood me as saying I wanted the “sushi appetizer”, maybe my bad, I don’t know. But I got my roll and what I thought was a complimentary cucumber roll on the plate or I thought was supposed to come with it. They gave me the “sushi appetizer” about 10 mins after the hibachi portion was done, which I declined, but they put it on my bill anyway. I contested it then they said the cucumber roll was something I apparently ordered as a separate thing which I didn’t know was separate and I got charged for that instead.
It also took us about 25mins to be sat and another 10-15mins to be served, but that’s probably because it was Friday at dinner time.
Chef had to leave at one point to get a portion of tuna despite what I assume he asked someone to do for him.
Just needs a lil more organization tbh.
T. M.H.
We had a birthday party here and everything went amazing! The staff were kind and and very attentive. We had to change the time of our reservation and then make adjustments for late comers and they were helpful and friendly about everything! Not to mention the food was great and so was our chef. I honestly don’t have anything negative to say about our experience.
… moreRicardo
If your in Ellicott city Columbia, come in and try the hibachi and sushi at Koto Sake. All is very fresh. Fast seating, professional and entertaining chefs and the wait staff are polite, timely and attentive. The restaurant has a bar and booth for more private and quiet seating. They also have a beautiful water fountain as you walk in. Very cool.
Birthdays, celebrations and family gatherings are ideal here. Looking forward to another visit
… moreBirthdays, celebrations and family gatherings are ideal here. Looking forward to another visit
Lorraine Charity
We were celebrating my father’s birthday today because we never celebrated while he was alive. We had a wonderful time at Koto’s hibachi grill. Micky, the owner, turned it into my birthday celebration because I wanted to come back on my birthday on Thanksgiving and Koto is closed on Thanksgiving. Micky, the staff and chef made everything so great for us and we thank you all so much ❣️
… moreSinkler Roberson
I took my fiance to this dump for her birthday what a disaster, they don’t use Yakisoba Noodles Chinese Wheat Noodle they use spaghetti noodles, the vegetables are overcooked, the rice taste like something from the dollar store, definitely not Jasmine Rice, the cook mixed burnt particles from the grill that appears to be cleaned, all of the food has no flavor, Also the waiter brings the check if you check no tip the owner tells people you must leave tip the waiter is new she did not add it well the owner is on the register not the waiter totally B.S. the furniture wall old and unstable with some cheap black plastic and this place is in Columbia MD, to anyone that reads this post if you visit Kobis Japanese Steakhouse in Whitemarsh you will never visit Koto Sake again KOBIS IN WHITEMARSH IS ONE
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