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| - Kabutos is good for what it is: a Benihana-type restaurant. A group of about 8 people sit around a giant grill and are entertained by the chef as he cooks the meals right in front of them, wielding sharp knives and doing tricks with each food item he prepares. Kids especially love it and it's also good fun for a group of friends going out on the town.
The Hibachi dinners generally come with a salad with ginger dressing (YUM!), rice and veggies, an option of a choice of meat, and dipping sauces. The flavor of the meal is very good despite the relatively few ingredients put into each (and I normally love a lot of spices). And I do enjoy the entertainment of watching my meal prepared in front of me.
As for the sushi, I have yet to try it since I usually reserve eating sushi for when I visit sushi houses. When I go to a Japanese steakhouse, I typically want the Hibachi show and food.
I haven't been to other Kabuto locations, but this particular Kabuto could use some refreshment. It's a little dark and dingy inside with no particular decor or splashes of color. Hence, part of my reasoning for only a 3-star rating.
Why else? Kabutos isn't someplace I'd go out of my way for, but if someone's going I might tag along. I've dined at Benihana's in L.A. and at Mitsukoshi at Epcot so, to me, Kabutos pales in comparison. But hey--it's cheaper than a plane ticket!
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