Kotobuki Restaurant is a warm, inviting Japanese dining destination that blends authentic flavors with modern presentation. Rooted in traditional culinary craftsmanship, Kotobuki offers an exceptional experience centered around fresh, high-quality ingredients and meticulous preparation. At Kotobuki, guests can enjoy a diverse menu featuring hand-crafted sushi, sashimi, classic and contemporary rolls, and exquisite small plates that showcase the depth and balance of Japanese cuisine. Each dish is thoughtfully composed to highlight texture, freshness, and harmony of flavor — from delicate nigiri to rich, umami-forward entrees.
Straightforward sashimi shares a menu with unusual rolls & other Japanese fare in a modern space.
Hours
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 30 Vandam St, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 353-5088
Website: https://www.kotobukirestaurants.com/
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Order and Reservations
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Reviews
– Price – reasonable. Bottle of sake was about 30, apps were about 7-9, and the sushi was definitely filling for the price!
– Service – we were seated quickly, and our waiter gave us the perfect amount of attention throughout our entire meal. He was super kind and professional!
– Food/Drinks – honestly. The shrimp dumplings were so good, I would order several plates as my entree. I totally recommend this as a starter. Our sushi was also really good. It was so clear that the sushi was fresh and made with a lot of care. We only ordered a bottle of sake, but their drink menu is diverse!
– Atmosphere – the restaurant is kind of dimly lit, unless you seat by the window. When we first arrived it was pretty calm, then it seemed to be that a rush was on its way. By the time we left it was getting pretty noisy, which is expected with a lot of people. The tables are fairly close together. My partner and I had to scoot the table over just for us to move in and out, in addition we could clearly overhear the couple next to us conversation.
– TLDR – yes, this establish is great and yes you should go for sushi and totally a great place for a date!
We started with the K-2 which was admittedly a heavy app but delicious – great for sharing.
For rolls we had (in order of our favorites): Puff the Magic Dragon, The rainbow (which was GREAT because you can chose the base you want on your roll) and then the pink lady (the pink lady wasn’t a bad roll we just felt like there were more exciting things we wish we had ordered).
They do a lot of takeout so service was a little slow but our waitress was super attentive.
Food: also excellent. The fish was fresh and the portion size was perfect for lunch.
Pictured: the lunch chirashi bowl