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Kyoto Japanese Cuisine - Cincinnati, OH Japanese Restaurants
Kyoto Japanese Cuisine - Cincinnati, OH Japanese Restaurants
Kyoto Japanese Cuisine - Cincinnati, OH Japanese Restaurants
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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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KYOTO JAPANESE CUISINE

(5.0 Score)
12082 Montgomery Road,
Cincinnati, OH 45249 Directions

Since 2004

Specialty:

✓ Beef Teriyaki ✓ Chicken Katsu ✓ Seafood Teriyaki ✓ Chicken Teriyaki ✓ Shrimp Teriyaki ✓ Beef and Shrimp ✓ Hibachi Combo ✓ Hibachi Chicken ✓ Salmon Teriyaki ✓ Tofu Teriyaki (Fried) ✓ Tofu Teriyaki ✓ Hibachi Shrimp ✓ Hibachi Steak ✓ Hibachi Lobster ✓ Hibachi Deluxe ✓ Tofu Fried Rice ✓ Chicken Fried Rice ✓ House Special Fried Rice ✓ Shrimp Fried Rice ✓ Vegetable Fried Rice ✓ Seafood Fried Rice ✓ Beef Fried Rice ✓ Yellowtail Roll ✓ Spicy Tuna Roll ✓ Tuna Roll ✓ Spicy Tuna Tempura Roll ✓ Fusion Roll ✓ Krazy Krab Roll ✓ Kyoto Roll ✓ Mango Tuna Roll ✓ Rich Famous Roll ✓ Tokyo Roll ✓ Yahoo Roll ✓ White Tuna Tempura Roll ✓ Spicy Tuna Crunchy Roll ✓ Philadelphia Roll ✓ Garlic Tuna Roll

"Kyoto Japanese Cuisine is a family-owned Japanese restaurant serving traditional and unique sushi rolls, plus Japanese standards like teriyaki. The restaurant provides Sashimi, tempura, seafood, grilled steak, chicken, fish, and lobster. Their staff delivers friendly, knowledgeable services to the customers, and it has extensive seating arrangements. Kyoto Japanese Cuisine offers reasonably priced Japanese dishes, provides high chairs for children, is wheelchair accessible, and features a television for added entertainment. Kyoto Japanese Cuisine serves a variety of vegetarian dishes and provides high chairs for families with young children.

2026 Update: Kyoto Japanese Cuisine offers delivery, dine-in, takeout and free parking lot."

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License #1465509

Price:

Main Entrees
Beef Teriyaki (D) $24.95
Chicken Katsu (D) $14.95
Seafood Teriyaki (D) $19.95
Chicken Teriyaki (D) $14.95
Shrimp Teriyaki (D) $16.95
Beef And Shrimp $19.95
Hibachi Combo (D) $17.95
Hibachi Chicken (D) $14.95
Salmon Teriyaki (D) $18.95
Tofu Teriyaki (Fried) (D) $12.95
Tofu Teriyaki (Steamed) (D) $12.95
Hibachi Shrimp (D) $16.95
Hibachi Steak (D) $24.95
Hibachi Lobster (D) $39.99
Hibachi Deluxe (D) $42.95
Fried Rice
Tofu Fried Rice $11.95
Chicken Fried Rice $11.95
House Special Fried Rice $13.95
Shrimp Fried Rice $12.95
Vegetable Fried Rice $10.95
Seafood Fried Rice $13.95
Beef Fried Rice $15.95
Gourmet Sushi Roll
Yellowtail Roll $7.95
Spicy Tuna Roll $7.95
Tuna Roll (Not Spicy) $7.95
Spicy Tuna Tempura Roll $7.95
Fusion Roll $7.95
Krazy Krab Roll $7.95

Contact:

(513) 583-8897

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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Tokyo Japanese Restaurant - Cincinnati, OH Japanese Restaurants
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant - Cincinnati, OH Japanese Restaurants
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant - Cincinnati, OH Japanese Restaurants
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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

(4.9 Score)
11481 Chester Road,
Cincinnati, OH 45246 Directions

Since 1992

Specialty:

✓ Salmon Shioyaki ✓ Sashimi Dinner ✓ Sushi Dinner ✓ Tekka Don Dinner ✓ Salmon Ikura Don ✓ Unagi Don Dinner ✓ Chirashi Dinner ✓ Sashimi Deluxe Dinner ✓ Sushi and Roll Combo ✓ Sashimi and Roll Combo ✓ Sushi ✓ Shrimp Tempura ✓ Veg. Tempura ✓ Ton Katsu ✓ Chicken Katsu ✓ Yakiniku ✓ Chicken Teriyaki ✓ Beef Teriyaki ✓ Salmon Teriyaki ✓ Yellow Tail Teriyaki ✓ House Special Steak ✓ Mini Kaiseki Combo ✓ Kaiseki Combo ✓ Raw Shrimp Amaebi ✓ Cooked Shrimp Ebi ✓ Yellow Tail Hamachi ✓ Salmon Sake ✓ Tuna Maguro ✓ White Tuna Escolar ✓ Tilapia Tai ✓ Stripe Bass Suzuki ✓ Smoked Salmon Smoked Sake ✓ Mackerel Saba ✓ Raw Scallop Hotate ✓ Octopus Tako ✓ Red Clam Hokigai ✓ Squid Ika ✓ Crabstick Kani

"Tokyo Japanese Restaurant is a known place serving hibachi-grill fare, a lunch menu of all-you-can-eat sushi and Japanese dishes. They have a unique ability to provide a fine dining experience to the customers. The restaurant is committed to making delicious food and excellent service. They do offer sushi, hibachi, and some other Japanese fare. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant offers outdoor seating, a cozy fireplace, and a private dining room for a more private experience. They also have many dishes you would find at your local Chinese restaurant. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant offers take-out and reservation services, features a private dining area, accepts credit cards, and is wheelchair accessible.

2026 Update: Tokyo Japanese Restaurant offers gift cards and online orders."

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License #4628802

Price:

Japanese Entrees
Salmon Shioyaki $24.95
Sashimi Dinner $24.95
Sushi Dinner $23.95
Tekka Don Dinner $24.95
Salmon Ikura Don $25.95
Unagi Don Dinner $25.95
Chirashi Dinner $24.95
Sashimi Deluxe Dinner $38.99
Sushi & Roll Combo $39.99
Sushi & Sashimi Combo $44.95
Sushi, Sashimi & Roll Combo $51.95
Sushi, Sashimi & Tempura Combo $48.95
Shrimp Tempura $18.95
Veg. Tempura $16.95
Ton Katsu $18.95
Chicken Katsu $18.95
Yakiniku $19.95
Chicken Teriyaki $18.95
Beef Teriyaki $24.95
Salmon Teriyaki $24.95
Yellow Tail Teriyaki $25.95
House Special Steak $25.95
Mini Kaiseki Combo $22.95
Kaiseki Combo $27.95
Sushi & Sashimi
Raw Shrimp (Amaebi) $8.25
Cooked Shrimp (Ebi) $5.75
Yellow Tail (Hamachi) $7.50
Salmon (Sake) $6.50
Tuna (Maguro) $7.50
White Tuna (Escolar) $6.50

Contact:

(513) 771-4488

Tue-Thu: 11am - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10:30pm
Sun: 11:30am - 9pm
Mon: Closed

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Zundo Ramen & Donburi - Cincinnati, OH Japanese Restaurants
Zundo Ramen & Donburi - Cincinnati, OH Japanese Restaurants
Zundo Ramen & Donburi - Cincinnati, OH Japanese Restaurants
6+ YEARS IN TBR
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ZUNDO RAMEN & DONBURI

(4.9 Score)
220 West 12th Street,
Cincinnati, OH 45202 Directions

Since 2018

Specialty:

✓ Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Miso Ramen ✓ Spicy Miso Ramen ✓ Vegetarian Ramen ✓ TanTan Ramen ✓ ShoYu Ramen ✓ Noodle Refill ✓ Broth Refill ✓ Hiyashi Chuka ✓ Mazemen ✓ Tsukemen ✓ Chicken Katsu Ramen ✓ Tomato Ramen ✓ Shio Ramen ✓ Katsu Don ✓ Oyako Don ✓ Una Don ✓ Gyu Don ✓ Teriyaki Don ✓ Katsu Curry Rice ✓ Curry Rice ✓ Katsu Curry Udon ✓ Curry Udon ✓ Loco Moco Don ✓ Chashu Don ✓ Fried Tofu Teriyaki ✓ Edamame ✓ Gyoza ✓ Tatsuta Age ✓ Jumbo Ebi Shumai ✓ Kurobuta Sausage ✓ Soft Shell Crab ✓ Tako Yaki ✓ Chashu Bun ✓ Geso Karaage ✓ Kaki Fry ✓ Chicken Bun ✓ Seaweed Salad ✓ Korokke ✓ Fried Tofu Bun ✓ Chicken Meat Ball Skewer ✓ Fried Brussels Sprouts ✓ Thigh Meat Skewers

"Zundo Ramen & Donburi specializes in traditional Japanese cuisine, famous for family dining or corporate gatherings. The restaurant serves a traditional Japanese dish consisting of meat or fish-based broth, noodles, various vegetables, and protein has grown in popularity in recent years. The restaurant provides meat or fish-based broth, noodles, and a range of vegetables and protein. Zundo will tend to the late-night crowd, plans to keep the entries open until 2:30 am on the weekends. Zundo Ramen & Donburi offers great cocktails and a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes. The restaurant is Wheelchair-accessible and has parking facilities.

2026 Update: Zundo Ramen & Donburi is established by Chef Han Lin. The restaurant has branches in Mason, Red Bank, Columbus, and Westerville."

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License #4939454

Price:

Starters
Edamame $6.00
Gyoza $8.00
Tatsuta Age $8.00
Jumbo Ebi Shumai $8.00
Kurobuta Sausage $8.00
Soft Shell Crab $12.00
Tako Yaki $9.00
Chashu Bun $8.50
Geso Karaage $9.00
Kaki Fry $11.00
Chicken Bun $8.50
Seaweed Salad $7.00
Korokke $6.00
Fried Tofu Bun $8.00
Chicken Meat Ball Skewer $6.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts $10.00
Thigh Meat Skewers $6.00
Ramen
Tonkotsu Ramen $15.00
Miso Ramen $15.00
Spicy Miso Ramen $15.00
Vegetarian Ramen $14.00
Tantan Ramen $17.00
Shoyu Ramen $15.00
Noodle Refill $3.50
Broth Refill $4.00
Hiyashi Chuka $16.00
Mazemen $17.00
Tsukemen $17.00
Chicken Katsu Ramen $18.00
Tomato Ramen $15.00
Shio Ramen $16.00
Donburi
Katsu Don $16.00
Oyako Don $16.00
Una Don $22.00
Gyu Don $16.00
Teriyaki Don $16.00

Contact:

(513) 975-0706

Tue-Thu 11:30am - 2:30pm|5pm - 9pm
Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm|5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat: 12pm - 9:30pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm
Mon: Closed

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KYOTO JAPANESE CUISINE REVIEWS

We have been going to Kyoto for many years. It is a small, discreet place that won us over. We love their menu. There is something for everyone in the family. The staff is nice and kind. Their sushi and sashimi has always been excellent. The bento boxes are more than enough for any one person.

Probably one of the best sushi places I’ve ever been to very good quality and the customer service goes above and beyond! they also gave me free crabragoons the house, and free dessert!!! They were delicious bringing all my friends here.

Had a nice dinner at Kyoto, the food was great, but the portions were on the small side especially for the price. It is certainly expensive but it’s worth it for the quality of the food. I would recommend trying this place out.

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TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Excellent experience eating here this evening! My servers were pleasant and cordial and the food was phenomenal! I loved their selection of sushi and sashimi that came with the sushi, sashimi, and tempura combo! The chef's choice was on point and I might have even found a new favorite fish (white tuna)! It was a delight to dine here and I would absolutely recommend it to all my friends and family.

This is the place for great sushi. The Sushi Bar is well attended with the best and most experienced Chef. The best Pad-thai in Cincinnati. Listen to your server for recommendations and you will enhance your meal. Good choice of sake and other refreshments from the bar. If you are going for a Hibachi (Teppankyaki) table, please make reservations. Especially for holiday eating.

Looking for all you can eat sushi, our family stopped in on our way back from the Cincinnati Zoo. They were very accommodating and service was fast and attentive. The sushi was very tasty and the menu had a variety of options. I would say if you're not familiar with sushi you may want to bring a friend who is, to help you order.

ZUNDO RAMEN & DONBURI REVIEWS

I loved everything about it my recent visit to Zundo. I had been several years ago and didn’t feel impressed enough to come back, but I have definitely been missing out!! My Tonkotsu bowl was piping hot, savory, and warming. The TanTanmen was nutty and just the slightest hint spicy. The eggs were a piece of art! The Tatsuta-age was pretty good, but for the price I wouldn’t get it again. I loved the Matcha Mule! It’s also such a cozy spot for a winters night.

Amazing ramen, perfect atmosphere and amazing service. The ramen noodles are a bit different than typical ramen, more like a thin darker buckwheat noodle, but they were very good and I appreciated the variation on it. The tonkatsu ramen had such deep flavor and was so nourishing, perfect thing for a mild hangover.

All the main dishes were fantastic and the service was top notch. I was not as excited about the appetizers. We only received 4 gyoza for the price, and the calamari was really tough. They felt like afterthoughts, but it didn't take away from the whole experience. Beautiful decor, and we left very satisfied!

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KYOTO JAPANESE CUISINE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 2.0K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.2K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ZUNDO RAMEN & DONBURI Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 9
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.3K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Extensive Menu: 10