Ahsan Zahedi
Easily one of my favorite sushi joints on the Island. The food is incredible (get the k-mac sliders and the negimaki, trust me!), the service is consistently great, and they have a great drink selection as well.
… moreDaniel
Kotobuki is one of those places that is always busy but you also know you’re not going there to have a romantic dinner. It is very tight. The table next to you is so close that you literally hear the person’s conversation. The employees always seem stressed.
Now to the food. The sushi is good. I do enjoy it. Probably one of the better sushi restaurants on Long Island. You will wait for the food. The online ordering system is terrible. One thing I will say is that they definitely have the best ‘spicy mayo’. If you enjoy spicy mayo with your sushi get theirs.
All in all, enjoy the food. It is good. But don’t go there for the ambiance….go there to enjoy the food and leave.
Hope that helps….
… moreRuth Zhang
TERRIBLE SERVICE. I came here with my partner for valentine’s day dinner; we were told they do not take reservations. We waited about an hour and a half to be seated and over 30 minutes to just PLACE an order. Many parties around us had gotten their food before us. Almost 50 minutes later, we finally receive our rolls. Any roll that wasn’t a signature roll (the classic rolls) were only 4-5 pieces each, they looked like half rolls. The sushi was good but definitely not worth the wait. We will not be coming back. Arrived at 5:30 PM and left at 9 PM.
… morePhilip Kohler
Kotobuki is a Hauppauge staple. Their food is consistent and delicious. While I devoured my body weight in sashimi, their rolls were also fantastic. We had several rolls, the Tataki, and the Tartar. I’d recommend each to a friend.
… moreTara Hoffman
The team is awesome here! I love coming to see Yoshi over the many many years, we look for her. Kevin and Jay are awesome and have been great to us! I have been in food and retail my whole life and look for places that don’t just have good food but appreciate their people/ customers. This team continues to make this place special to me and my family and always lead with what they can do with energy and enthusiasm. They even take the time to engage on the phone with take out orders, they also make sure you know they know it’s you. That is what make people an to come back feeling like they are appreciated.
You are the best!!!! And of course everyone know food is great!
… moreedgar arita
Last Friday, my wife and I found ourselves wandering through the Hauppauge, NY neighborhood after 9:30 p.m., searching for a place to eat. Having been to Kotobuki before, we decided it was worth revisiting—and it turned out to be a wonderful choice.
We both started with hot green tea, which arrived alongside warm towels to cleanse our hands. Oh my God—what a soothing therapy for the hands before dinner! The tea was piping hot, with a grassy, fresh flavor that instantly awakened the senses.
Next came the asari soup, a ritual must-have for me. Its delicate, savory broth was hot and satisfying, with just the right balance—not overpowering, but deeply comforting. We followed it with an otoshi salad, a mix of pickled cucumbers offering intriguing flavors. While it was enjoyable, it’s not a dish I’d personally crave again.
Our main dish was a standout: fried soft-shell crab, served beneath a crisp julienned salad and topped with a small ball of avocado and tuna sashimi. It was packed with flavor—each bite a delightful contrast of textures and tastes.
Service was prompt and attentive, and the food arrived quickly. Everything was delicious enough to make us want to return—and recommend it to others looking for a satisfying late-night bite.
… moreChris Mignano
This place is amazing. High quality sushi, unbeatable lunch specials- sashimi lunch is my favorite and the salmon carpaccio is unique and tasty- and Titien makes every visit incredible. Her attention to detail, hustle, and kindness make Kotobuki one of my favorite places to eat.
… moreMike DeSaro
Was told from a friend this is a good place well this place is one I’d never refer I’d never go back! Tonight was something outta a movie!! service was so slow took about 30 minutes to get a drink about an he later i got my food! Food was good! There is your complaint but after waiting for all this was told there is alot of people waiting!! As i was paying for the bill!! Trash! At the highest point I’ve never been so disgusted!!
… moreDEGENERATE MORGAN
Ordered Kotobuki tonight! It’s raining out, ordered Uber. This place is always busy, dine in or take out. This is my go to spot if I want to eat sushi and only want the raw stuff. It’s so good over here. I forget sometimes how good they are. The packaging is simple not like the other fancy places. They spend their money on the food! The quality is really good! You get what you paid for over here! The ginger was so good compare to the other places. This is fresh ginger, hints of sweet and spicy to it. I loved the ginger, it was nice big pieces and crispy. The wasbi was good too not so spicy!! The sashimi were nice chunks compared to some other places that give you very thin slices. They don’t mess around when it comes to the food! This place doesn’t have fancy chopsticks and packaging. This place has the best quality of fish in Long Island!
… moreYana Mitelman
Came here for a special birthday dinner with 10 people and Emily, the hostess, misled us into believing she held down a table for us.
We arrived and no table was held for us, leading us to wait an hour and 20 minutes.
There would be no issue if Emily simply stated “no reservations”, however, she led us to believe she would hold a table given the large group size.
Emily was also quite rude the entire time.
Do better.
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