CALL 302-378-8868 WITH QUESTIONS Kiku Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar offers fresh seafood, steak, chicken and vegetables in a trendy, colorful and vibrant atmosphere. Whether dining at one of our hibachi tables where your chef prepares your meal in front of you, or in our conventional dining table are, or at our sushi bar or sitting at our bar, our staff will strive to make your experience a memorable one. Kiku has earned it’s reputation as one of the best restaurants in the area. Give Kiku a try and we’re sure you’ll agree.
Contemporary setting for Japanese hibachi & kitchen fare plus sushi, rolls, martinis & sake.
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Address: 417 S Ridge Ave, Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: (302) 378-8868
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This was my first time at this Japanese Steakhouse. Certainly not my first time at a hibachi restaurant.
Upon entering we were greeted by who I would assume manager and hostess. You get the option of sitting in the restaurant or hibachi. We had to wait for our 3rd person to arrive before we are seated. Keep in mind, it is a Friday night and we were on the cusps of peak time. Once he arrived, we were seated. All started off good. There was another young couple already at the hibachi we were seated at.
What brings this review down to 4 stars is the server. She seated us but was constantly preoccupied or distracted. When it came to asking for our drink and food orders, she would ask but wrote on her pad while looking elsewhere. It was determined that she was looking out to fill her station. After taking all orders once our hibachi was filled i had requested an order of Gyoza. Guess what, because of her being distracted she totally forgot them. Thankfully, not on our bill in the end.
Soon after, the hibachi chef arrived. If I understood him right, his name was Ben. He did a great job however the young couple next to us told us they love the fried rice at this place. I may not be Asian but their version of fried rice is mehhh. It was literally pre-cooked fried rice (as it should be) in oil with soy sauce squirted on with some fried scrambled eggs. Certainly not the traditional version that I make at home. And to be frank, mine is far better! And not so greasy!
Yes, lots of oil used in the making of the food from the protein to the veggies. And because the hibachi is at a high temp at the risk of charring your food it tends to be undercooked. My scallops could’ve been a minute or two more but the chicken was cooked well. The shrimp was overcooked and veggies were quite al dented. The food was good but inconsistent. Ben did a fine job cooking and ‘entertaining’ us but it is evident he is going thru the motions. He did do the squrting of the Saki into people’s mouths and flipping of the food as well.
Here’s were the 4 stars come in. When it came down to paying, I wanted to use my apple pay. The server told me they didn’t do that. I had to pay cash. Told her I didn’t have any. According to the young couple who did use card, they were attacked verbally by her when it came down to the tip. She made them pay more!!!! The same with us, she insisted we pay to. There was no doubt we were going to buy she was extremely pushy and IN YOUR FACE, literally with the menu that states 18% gratuity. That left a bad taste in my mouth and very upsetting. The bill was paid and we left. Aside from that it was a good experience but I won’t be returning.
If you get a server that is a bit older, petite with long black hair in a pony tail and bangs, SIT ELSEWHERE!!!
Fantastic menu with prices and $$ for all.
The place is pretty and comfortable.
However, if what you are looking for is a cozy, quiet, and intimate place to retreat and enjoy company or time alone, this is not it.
It is loud, noisy, and annoying due to the loud noises of groups at the grill.
Again, food is great!