“Japanese Kitchen (Steak House) is a great place to take a first date because you’ll surely have something to talk about while you eat. Clustered around a teppan grill, elbow to elbow with strangers, you’ll delight in the theatrics of your tableside chef. It all makes for a good chit-chat. The conversation might die, however, as you eagerly fill your mouth with delicious rice-based dishes topped with grilled meats of your choice. Beware the hazards of trying the chefs’ tricks at home. Flipping eggshells into your hat with a spatula is harder than you think.”

Best Sushi – Crosswinds Weekly 2005 The Best of New Mexico

Best Sushi – Albuquerque The Magazine 2006 Best of the City

Best of Group Dining – Best of Citysearch 2006-2007

Japanese Kitchen Sushi Bar: “Eatery catering to large groups and couples specializing in traditional sushi far and authentic Japanese dishes.”