Family-owned Japanese eatery providing a classic menu featuring sushi & numerous vegetarian options. Based on 580 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
721 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517
Phone: (757) 628-1025
Website: http://www.kotobukisushibar.com/
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Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
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Reviews
Ja’Nyla
Stopped here for lunch. The menu is priced fairly. I received friendly table service and quick food service. The yakitori was very flavorful and yummy. I would have liked the chicken seared a little more though. The IZ Roll was pretty fulfilling and tasty. I added spicy mayo to my roll to maximize flavor! If I wasn’t moving out of town I could see myself returning.
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Ava Reyes
Obviously fake name yall. The place here Reminds me of home. Being Japanese I’m usually skeptical about Japanese places in America but this brings back childhood memories in Japan. The owner is so sweet but is usually very busy cooking. However she usually comes out to say hello whenever there’s time. Sometimes it is very busy but patience pays off bc I usually go here multiple times a week since being stationed in VA.
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Eric Campbell
Awesome sushi and Asian fusion restaurant, great selection of drinks and sushi rolls. The staff is so nice and helpful. Pretty fair prices. Must try in Norfolk
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Alisson R
Had lunch here and everything was great! The Moon Beach roll was definitely the favorite and I will be back for more. The miso was delicious and service very attentive.
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Ms. H
I absolutely love this place. I’ve dined with friends and also alone. The vegan option is amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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denny’s
The food is absolutely always DELICIOUS!!! I have been here quite a few times in the past year and I love coming here. The people who work here are entirely amazing and I enjoy our conversations every time I visit. The vegan options are SOOO GOOD, please try them out if you’re looking for good vegan options near you.
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Lowee Cripps
Authentic Japanese cuisine, top grade sashimi and the shrimp and vegetable tempura is the best I’ve ever tasted. Everything was fresh and the owner was wonderful, the staff took very good care of us. The plum wine so fragrant and delicious, the sake was very good too. I highly recommend Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant!
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Meli M
I’ve been a vegetarian for almost 10 years and it was refreshing to see all the options available for not only vegetarians but also vegans. Most restaurants will throw a few veg friendly items on the menu as an after thought but this establishment went out of their way and created a phenomenal selection on par with the rest of their menu. The vegan menu was awesome and very creative, everything texturally was on point ( firm with just enough of a chew). Definitely a place worth trying out and supporting.
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Clare G
So I wanted to be adventurous and try the vegan stuff here.. Well it was okay but not something I’d try again. I got the vegan salmon teriyaki and didn’t really like it as much. I would love to try the regular salmon teriyaki to see if that’s much better! One thing I loved about this place was the miso soup! Best I ever tasted! This is overall a nice restaurant with some amazing staff members and I’d recommend it to everyone to give it a try. There is a whole vegan menu so I will try out a few other items on there to see if I like it. I’m not vegan but I am vegan friendly!
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Cecilia Mabilais-Estevez
Amazing vegan options. This is my favorite spot in Norfolk!
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