Kabuki Korean Cafe & Sushi Bar

Another Wilmington hidden gem! Very quaint, authentic Asian cuisine. The kimchi pancake is a must! Stone bowls are simple but scrumptious! It is pricey so I would recommend going for lunch.

Visited 5 months ago

Exactly what you’d expect for a Korean spot. It’s like going to your grandmas house for dinner. The food was made exceptionally well with love and pride. The customer service was above and beyond what most places in this area offer.

The waitress checked in with us often and ensured our glasses never ran out of water. Places don’t do that anymore!

I ordered the lunch bibimbop and its was delicious. My wife ordered the sundubu and it was delightful. If I could go higher with a rating I would.

Visited 10 months ago

DO NOT GO HERE.
This place is absolutely shady and a total rip off.

Ordered takeout and was told no sushi available for a week. Okaaay. Two dishes are $7 more expensive than what I see on the Google maps menu. Automatic 15% gratuity charge just for bagging food for takeout?? A 25 minute wait for 3 dishes and an app even though the restaurant was empty.

$100 total! $27 more than what I expected from unlisted current prices and gratuity charge. Portions were BARELY enough for one person. There was one portion of rice missing.

Worst restaurant experience of my life.

Visited 4 months ago

When I go online to place a takeout order, I expect the menu to be current and correct. This was not the case at kabuki.
I ordered what I thought was a $13.99 bowl of Korean soup but when I got there, I was told that it was $17.99 and that a 20% tip was added on all to go orders.
First of all, I had to walk back to the kitchen to find anybody working there to pick up my order. What service am I tipping on? The soup was great but the price online was misleading,
and the “mandatory “ 20% gratuity was ridiculous. And also, if your sign says that you’re open until 9 PM, don’t be annoyed when a customer calls at 8:30 to place a takeout order of soup! Seriously..

Visited 4 months ago

ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! This place has been here for over 14 years and I can see why! The bibimbap was delicious and service was considerate. Please check out this family owned establishment!

- Nick & Mo ❤️

Visited a year ago

Ordered some take out; three entree orders. The amount of banchan (side dishes) was not for three entrees.
Stopped in to try out some Korean food. Had the Kalbi dinner and was not disappointed. However, the price was a little high for the amount of meat. Got the miso soup before as an appetizer and the banchan and rice with the Kalbi.

Visited 6 years ago

I love Kabuki! Their food is always so good and they are always so nice and attentive. Sadly it doesn't seem like they get enough business which is a shame because the food is so good! Please go show them some love!

Visited 5 months ago

I’ve liked going to this place for lunch in the past.. but it’s insane to order Togo. They have zero updated menu prices, so you call and order three items and pick it up its over one hundred dollars, completely messed the order up and gave me an entirely different meal it was insanely small portions not to mention the kalbi price is $40 and all that’ comes with it is 8 pieces of kalbi…and charged 15% on gratuity when we got the food to go. Is that legal to charge 15% gratuity on to go? This place is a rip offI’m very disappointed, I did not pay $127.00 for this. Also not to mention we drove the order back that they gave us wrong order and proceeded to tell me it was the right one when the description was not correct.

Visited 4 months ago

Good food but lacking full Korean menu.

Firstly, the food they do serve is pretty good, so if you are after what they have you probably wont be disappointed.

However, I am quite disappointed that a Korean restaurant, being basically the only one in Wilmington, doesn't have gimbap, tteokbokki, tonkatsu, or most importantly, ramen.

아니 한국식당에 김밥 대신 수시 있는게 말이 돼요? 한국 맞아요?

Visited a month ago

WE HAD TWO ROLLS AND FRIED RICE AND A GLASS OF WINE! Total was $73 and the same lady that’s been working here added automatic gratuity came out to 95.00! Super expensive and portions are way smaller than a few months ago. Atmosphere is crappy not a fancy restaurant to be adding automatic gratuity. For a party of 2. I love their fried rice and really the only reason I come here but I will not be coming back. Ever again.

Visited a month ago

Small portions for the price. Our waitress was very attentive, but it is disappointing when paying $38.95 for a dish that didn’t quite fill one up. Had to get more food at another restaurant afterwards.

Visited 2 months ago

Overall the food was great! Great service! Comfortable atmosphere. And nice settings.

Visited 2 months ago

Visited 2 months ago

Visited 2 months ago

Expensive for small servings. Gratuity being added in at 20% whether you’re alone or with one other person is insane. The joint is ALWAYS empty! The prices have increased again for two pieces of meat 🤣

Visited 3 months ago

Their food is amazing!
Must try the kimchi and bibimbap!

Visited 3 months ago

When I go online to place a takeout order, I expect the menu to be current and correct. This was not the case at kabuki.
I ordered what I thought was a $13.99 bowl of Korean soup but when I got there, I was told that it was $17.99 and that a 20% tip was added on all to go orders.
First of all, I had to walk back to the kitchen to find anybody working there to pick up my order. What service am I tipping on? The soup was great but the price online was misleading,
and the “mandatory “ 20% gratuity was ridiculous. And also, if your sign says that you’re open until 9 PM, don’t be annoyed when a customer calls at 8:30 to place a takeout order of soup! Seriously..

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

DO NOT GO HERE.
This place is absolutely shady and a total rip off.

Ordered takeout and was told no sushi available for a week. Okaaay. Two dishes are $7 more expensive than what I see on the Google maps menu. Automatic 15% gratuity charge just for bagging food for takeout?? A 25 minute wait for 3 dishes and an app even though the restaurant was empty.

$100 total! $27 more than what I expected from unlisted current prices and gratuity charge. Portions were BARELY enough for one person. There was one portion of rice missing.

Worst restaurant experience of my life.

Visited 4 months ago

I’ve liked going to this place for lunch in the past.. but it’s insane to order Togo. They have zero updated menu prices, so you call and order three items and pick it up its over one hundred dollars, completely messed the order up and gave me an entirely different meal it was insanely small portions not to mention the kalbi price is $40 and all that’ comes with it is 8 pieces of kalbi…and charged 15% on gratuity when we got the food to go. Is that legal to charge 15% gratuity on to go? This place is a rip offI’m very disappointed, I did not pay $127.00 for this. Also not to mention we drove the order back that they gave us wrong order and proceeded to tell me it was the right one when the description was not correct.

Visited 4 months ago

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Visited 4 months ago

Another Wilmington hidden gem! Very quaint, authentic Asian cuisine. The kimchi pancake is a must! Stone bowls are simple but scrumptious! It is pricey so I would recommend going for lunch.

Visited 5 months ago

I love Kabuki! Their food is always so good and they are always so nice and attentive. Sadly it doesn't seem like they get enough business which is a shame because the food is so good! Please go show them some love!

Visited 5 months ago

Closed off hours. Randomly.

Visited 6 months ago

Awesome hole in the wall! Don’t let the outside appearance deter you.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Restaurant was horrible food portions were small for the exspesnive pricing , from the start our waitress did not explain anything about the menu correctly also hiding the facts about any hidden up charges for sauces , I ordered sushi with eel which barely had any meat it it what’s so ever . Dumpling bowl and noodle dish has 3 noodles in it and when brought that up the waitress tried to charge more . At the end of the horrible serve and bad exsperience we were told there was gonna be an aturomatoc 20 percent charge on my card. So a total of 65 dollars for two small lunch size portion dishes and sushi rolls with rice and avocado . I’m never going back and do t recommend at all !

Visited 6 months ago

They will charge you for multiple items without telling you and then let you know it’s on the menu. Like a side of siracha. Their portions are SMALL and OVERPRICED. They also AUTOMATICALLY put a 20% tip without telling you until they run your card. $60 for bowl of soup with the smallest amount of noodles, sushi that was all rice, and teriyaki noodles the size of a lunch portion. Do not recommend, at all. Very disappointed. Service was not worth 20%!
Also the waitress was unwilling to explain the items on the menu. She told me my noodles came with miso soup. Than never brought it out?!!! Everything was weird.

Visited 6 months ago

One of my favorite restaurants in town!!

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

This place is cozy, the food very tasty, and the service excellent. They make their own sauces and kimchi, and they do it well! I've lived here forever and never stopped in until now; I wish I had earlier!

Visited 7 months ago

Six of us dined there this evening for the first time. We had the seafood & kimchi pancakes and steamed dumplings as appetizers and for dinner we all had either bibimbap or bulgogi. We enjoyed coconut cake and mango and green tea mochi for dessert. Our plates were clean. Everything was absolutely delicious and it was all devoured. Our server was very attentive and pleasant as well. We were all thrilled to have found this wonderful Korean restaurant and we all plan to return. We all grabbed one of their take out menus too for when we want to enjoy their delicious food at home. You must try this!

Visited 7 months ago

I ENJOYED EATING AT THIS RESTARANT.

Visited 7 months ago

Just left this little gem. Kate our waitress was great. We came out because my husband wanted the bibimbap. Drove from jville; and were not disappointed. The food was delicious. I had the spicy salmon sushi & a plate of pork fried rice. Hubby got his beef bibimbap with a side of kimchi. Kate was very attentive & kind. She gave great recommendations & made sure we enjoyed our food. We would definitely recommend Kabuki to everyone!

Visited 7 months ago

Prices were high for what we got. Not extreme, but we can do an awful lot better for less.

Rice was overcooked, and both of our dishes were very light on meat, not to mention very small portions.

If you know Korean food at all, you'll be disappointed.

Visited 7 months ago

Food was excellent, but food quantity for price was not good. $29 Sunday lunch for a small amount of noodles or rice with little meat. I don't know why their meal portions are so small. $10 small slice of cake. $3 each 12 ounce can of soda.

Visited 7 months ago

Ive been here 3 times already and i will be going back a 4th time for my birthday! I dont have ANY asian restaurants like this where i stay so my family and i usually drive about an hour to get here but its totally worth it, having asian food in my diet has become a regular thing in my household and its even better to venture out and eat! Give it a try if you have thought about it, you will not be disappointed!

Visited 8 months ago

If you were searching for authentic Korea. Cuisine, your search is over! This place is great, authentic as it gets! Server was personable and cheerful, even some deadbeats stiffed her for a tip! We will always eat here!

Visited 8 months ago

Great traditional Korean cuisine. Very good sushi choices also.

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Be prepared for an upcharge of 15 percent for take out. $50 for a rice dish and jap chae seems a bit much.

Visited 8 months ago

Rolled the dice and stopped for lunch at Kabuki - what a lucky roll!!!! They serve only the best dishes, nice and professional staff and great dining environment! Take your chances and enjoy! You won’t be sorry!

Visited 9 months ago

Exactly what you’d expect for a Korean spot. It’s like going to your grandmas house for dinner. The food was made exceptionally well with love and pride. The customer service was above and beyond what most places in this area offer.

The waitress checked in with us often and ensured our glasses never ran out of water. Places don’t do that anymore!

I ordered the lunch bibimbop and its was delicious. My wife ordered the sundubu and it was delightful. If I could go higher with a rating I would.

Visited 10 months ago

Good

Visited a year ago

Good food ong

Visited a year ago

Price is extremely high for low quality and portion sizes. Least quality Korean I have ever had.

Visited a year ago

Food was good, nothing exceptional. The prices are considerably higher than similar establishments.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The Kabuki is a great place to enjoy a fabulous meal! The waitress wrote everything down correctly,& the food was deliciously served hot! The meats, veggies & rice, we're excellent! Certainly some items are higher in price,but we enjoyed the nice food tremendously.The wait was only about 20 minutes,after the ordering was completed.Restroom was organized & very clean,while the total Restaurant environment; was very pleasant.Take all your family & friends,visit them soon...

Visited a year ago

Price of the food is ridiculous compare to its taste and automatic 20% gratuity is not acceptable.
Will not recommend! will not return!

Visited a year ago

We won’t be back unfortunately. Very over priced and very small portions! We had the edamame and fried dumplings to start and $9 for edamame for like 10-15 pieces which was ridiculous! The fried dumplings were ok but nothing great. As for entrees we had chick fried rice which was ok and a sushi roll which was the best out of everything we ordered and then teriyaki shrimp with noodles. The shrimp were the smallest shrimp I’ve ever seen and were so overcooked you had to chew them like rubber. The noodles did have good flavor but tiny portion! And for all of this we paid $100 which is the worst part in my opinion should have paid $40-$50 for what we got! Won’t be going back unfortunately because we had high hopes!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Nothing about this place was bad, per se, but a lot of little things added up to only a 3 rating. Our waitress didn't write down our order, so we had to ask for our soju after she forgot it. The soju was $22, which we later learned was sold for only about $5 other places. The stone bowls were good, but there wasn't a lot of food in there for the price. The stone bowls weren't hot enough to make the rice nice and crunchy. The sushi didn't have quite enough rice to make the roll stay together when eating it. Like I said, nothing was bad by any means, but they lacked attention to detail and seemed to over charge and gyp on the serving sizes for the prices they wanted.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Would recommend if you are wanting a Korean fix in Wilmington.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Ordered via phone, and was told about a 15 percent take out fee, which doesn't feel justified. The online menu on Google said 15 or so dollars for the single dish I ordered. Upon pickup, I was told it was 24 dollars, and that those were old prices. Somehow the out the door cost for that single dish ended up as 30 dollars. The side dishes were minimal, and the quantity provided is about half I'd expect from any other Korean restaurant I've been to.

Visited a year ago

Used to be my favorite place but the prices have gone up and the serving sizes have shrunk.

$10 for shrimp tempura that had two small shrimp! Old sushi fish that was rank.

Sadly, I wont be back.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The food was good but the portions is ridiculous. I got pork dish and dumplings $32 and didn't have enough rice and the dumplings were a joke size of my thumb. My kid is still hungry. AND 15 % gratitude for take out is insane. Will not be returning.

Visited a year ago

Kabuki cafe and sushi. I am here on a Saturday night. 09-16-2023. The sushi bar is closed,nobody to work it. I ordered a takeout and it took 45 minutes to get my food. Also the prices are extremely high. I will never go back there again. I blame the management for not having enough staff. It’s Saturday night and you advertise sushi? But yet the sushi bar is closed?
Shame on you. Must not have workers probably because you don’t pay well

Visited a year ago

ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! This place has been here for over 14 years and I can see why! The bibimbap was delicious and service was considerate. Please check out this family owned establishment!

- Nick & Mo ❤️

Visited a year ago

Kate was great. Food was really good.

Visited a year ago

Great Korean food the fried rice had a lot of flavor to it and Kate was an awesome server!! We will be back!!

Visited a year ago

They charge a 15% gratuity on take out orders. 😑😔

Visited a year ago

Visited 2 years ago

Wonderful atmosphere, food and staff. Will definitely visit again!

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Excellent quality , slightly pricey and if I’m ordering a couple bottles of sake and over $75 sushi (just for me) with a party of 5, I think you should be a little more gratuitous with the traditional Korean small plates being distributed on the table. Finally, adding 20% gratuity for a table of five, while understood, it’s fine, but I some of us tend to tip more if we have a great experience.

Visited 2 years ago

Kalbi Bento Box

Visited 2 years ago

Kabuki is an outstanding Korean restaurant that never fails to impress. Their Yakisoba is an absolute delight, with perfectly cooked noodles, a harmonious blend of savory flavors, and a generous medley of fresh vegetables and tender meat. Each bite of their Yakisoba takes your taste buds on an unforgettable journey of authentic Korean cuisine.

Visited 2 years ago

We went to this restaurant because it was the only Korean restaurant in the area. We read a review and was like, maybe they might be overreacting, but we were just as infuriated. We walked into a barely lit environment, the tables not sturdy, and an impatient server/hostess. The quantity and quality of the food was not worth the price, which is completely overpriced. To top that off, we were forced to pay service charge of 20% ($55.00)for a table of 8 for terrible service. There was not 1 sign indicating anything about gratuity.. which by law can be an issue. We will be going back to visit the area but not this restaurant.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Went to eat lunch here a few days ago. The food and service were both good but we happened to glance into the kitchen and saw a shirtless man was handling food. He noticed that we had saw him and immediately moved away from the door.

Visited 2 years ago

Went here for my wife's birthday with mother and her friend. Our friend has a gluten allergy which is why we came here in the first place as it was advertised to be gluten free. She got a sushi platter of salmon and tuna that was allegedly fresh. It was not. When we sent it back the owner (older woman) got combative and tried to tell us not to come back. Trust me, we won't. Throughout the whole altercation we could hear the owner shouting at the poor waitress who was just trying her best.

Avoid at all cost, combative owners is bad for business.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Honestly, the price isn't on par with the amount of food you receive. You leave hungry and staying a lot coming from a woman. They also only give 2 tiny side dishes to accompany your meal. A true Korean restaurant have 4-5 side dishes, and while the prices are high because getting specific ingredients isn't easy, you never leave hungry. As a half Korean I wanted so badly to love this place, but atlas I will keep searching for a decent Korean restaurant.

Visited 2 years ago

I love this place. Don't get here that often. Bulgogi beef is just stupid good.

Visited 2 years ago

GREAT korean food!! probably the best ive had in NC, very authentic! my family is mixed korean and we ordered so many dishes that were fantastic, my favorites were the bulgogi bibimbap, japchae, and kimchi pancake, HIGHLY RECOMMEND :)))

Visited 2 years ago

The service was really good

Visited 2 years ago

The food there is amazing and some of staff are so sweet but unfortunately, friendly customer service isn't a priority. I asked a simple question and the woman on the other end was giving my attitude and was impatient. I don't know her name but she had a southern accent and sounded possibly in 40s-50s. She may be having a bad day and I completely understand the feeling but when it comes to customer service no matter what, you should be polite and hear them out. I didn't ask unnecessary questions or was rude back, it was a quick question about the menu. Apparently for some that's asking for too much.

Visited 2 years ago

If I could give it 0 stars, I would. Our first time at this place and the first thing the waitress/hostess said was “We are real short staffed and have no sushi today,” okay that was fine. We wanted Korean food anyway. We were short for time and there were only 3 tables in the restaurant, 1 table was getting ready to leave. I kindly asked if we could go in and put our order in. She rudely goes, “No, sorry there’s a table ahead of you and we are short staffed!” I wanted to walk out but my gf and I drove over an hour to eat here and wanted to give the place a benefit of a doubt. Finally after she took the other tables order she comes over and takes ours. She brings out miso soup. I thought I was at Japanese restaurant for a second. Our order was just one of kalbi and bulgogi…$36.99 plus tax and tip later. I will NEVER go back. It was the worst customer service and not worth my money. I will drive to Raleigh if I want a better Korean restaurant experience. Avoid this place if you want anything less than mediocre.

Visited 2 years ago

Very great food. We'll seasoned. Flavors are excellent. Great service. Atmosphere was great. Music was great. Overall will be coming back again next time we are in town.

Visited 2 years ago

What a surprise. The lunch bento box was very good. Coconut cake is great. Took my wife to dinner the following week. She enjoyed it too.

Visited 2 years ago

This place used to be great, but quality has gone to non-existent. Portions of side are scarce, soup is served cold, and the one server they have is so over worked, you end up NOT having a good time. We literally were the first people served and the soup was cold. We immediately left payment on the table and left after after realizing there's no coming back after that. We can only give so many chances.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

I am always happy coming here and getting the same meal every time ain’t nothing like kabukis especially in this town!

Visited 2 years ago

This place does not deserve anything above 2 stars. The only waitress working there was rude and acted like we were inconveniencing her, yet despite that we still tipped 20 percent. The prices are absolutely ridiculous, ordered the kimchi jjigae and it ended up being $15.99 for barely a cup and a half of soup. The banchan (side dishes) were haphazardly portioned (we got like two pieces of kimchi cabbage and 3 individual bean sprouts). Their sushi is mediocre. Our total bill for yakisoba, kimchi jjigae, and one sushi roll came out to be almost $70. Wilmington area needs better korean food because this place is an absolute joke.

Visited 2 years ago

First of all, I would like to say that the prices here are absolutely ridiculous for the portioning you receive. We ordered the kimchi jjigae and the stone bowl wasn't even halfway filled. That was $15.99. Their bulgogi prices are also unbelievable (I guess they raised them recently), $29.99 for a small stone plate that could barely feed two. For those looking for GOOD Korean food in the Wilmington area, I would look elsewhere. It was OK.

Visited 2 years ago

Seafood stone bowl. Beyond delicious

Visited 2 years ago

Love this place! The food is always delicious. Kalbi is my favorite and kimchi pancakes. Delish!!!

Visited 2 years ago

So this place was really good!! The sushi was amazing but the prices were the highest I’ve seen in Wilmington period. I would of deff gone back but I won’t because the prices were so high.

Visited 2 years ago

This is my son's favorite restaurant so we agreed to meet him here a few months ago for dinner. It was amazing and now it's become one of our favorites too. Our waitress is always super friendly and on top of all of her tips (not physically on top of... But you get my meaning 🤣).

I've tried something different each time and have come away satisfied each time. And the coconut cake?! Wow! SOOOO good!

Visited 2 years ago

Great spot for lunch! The bento boxes are delicious and a solid value. I’ve tried both the beef and pork—can’t go wrong but the pork is spicier!
Also appreciated the service, which was attentive without hovering. Definitely returning!

Visited 2 years ago

Small restaurant with only one waitress when we went at lunch. But the waitress was very nice and attentive. The food was so good, and I am excited to go back and try some more dishes. It was not crowded at weekday lunchtime.

Visited 2 years ago

Boy! Am I disappointed...
Initially glad you see a Korean restaurant in Wilmington but soon it turned into a disappointment. Overall dinner portions were so little I thought they were kid’s portions & they are little pricey.
I admit food taste ok. I don't think I want to come back here again. There should be more Korean restaurants to compete.
The interior needs make over also. I thought I was stepping into a Korean restaurant from 80’s.

Visited 2 years ago

Todo está muy bien

Visited 2 years ago

The food tastes good but prices are so high. I can go to Pie Wei inside Independence Mall in Food Court and get on overflowing Asian meal for less than $10. Kabuki prices for the meal I like $26.99 a plate, and such stingy amounts of rice and Kimchi. They need to enter the modern world competition. I grew up in South Korea and wish I could afford to eat there more often.

Visited 2 years ago

The Kang Poong Ki is delicious!! Haven't eaten at the restaurant but the take out service is excellent!! I keep wanting to try other items on the menu but keep going back for the Kang Poong Ki! Give them a try, they do not disappoint!

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do you have Korean hot dogs

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Visited 2 years ago

Food was honestly really good. We got two sushi rolls, a bulgogi hot bowl, and fried veggie dumplings and it was all delicious. We will be visiting again soon!

Visited 2 years ago

Loved it. Delicious beef bulgogi served in a bento box. This is quite the combination of Japanese bento with Korean BBQ. Miso soup served first, the temperature is slightly on the cool side but then miso don't survive boiling temperatures. Will be back again.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Great spot for a little reminder of Kalbi and Bulgolgi stonebowls! Server was wonderful and our 3 year old really enjoyed it as well!

Visited 2 years ago

The best Korean food my husband and I have had in Wilmington. The flavor was amazing. The atmosphere and quaint eating area and of course the food, makes this our new go to❤️

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Visited 2 years ago

All I can say is this place is amazing. Best Korean food by far in Wilmington.

Visited 2 years ago

Omg the food was amazing me and my family went there it was great idk wat all those bad reviews where about but it was the best Korean food I ever had I highly recommend there's only one servant and only one cook but when u go be patient if there's alot of people

Visited 3 years ago

Bento box with chicken bulgogi, tempura vegetables, tempura tofu, tempura white fish, 2 pieces of sushi, ginger salad and rice. Delicious!

Visited 3 years ago

20% tip added automatically for dine in. This should have been communicated before orders are made!

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Great spicy seafood soup, I will go back for sure!

Visited 3 years ago

Great Korean food and a real bargain with the lunch specials! Lots of food in the lunch box!! Nice staff. A little hard to find or see if just passing by but worth it.

Visited 3 years ago

Where to start! The portions are so small and the amount of meat in one bowl can easily fit in a small spoon. When we left we were so hungry we ate again. The prices are ridiculous. 2 adults 3 kids $140. Automatic 20% gratuity added with no knowledge of this until we get the bill. We been going here for years. And with these changes we will never return.

Visited 3 years ago

Fair prices for the portions, great great service, awesome tasty food, nice little environment inside, I recommend!

Visited 3 years ago

Very disappointed experience today, we go there very often, but the price with the food value doesn’t match, they don’t honor the portion, I barely see meat in my dish, it’s all green onions and soup, just too pricy for very little food you got. I better make my own.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Not a great experience at all. Really was in the mood for Korean bbq. Found this on Google and had decent reviews and photos looked good. As soon as I arrived only one waitress, hostess that looked and acted very unwelcoming. But i can't blame it is she's doing everything. Honestly my problem was the portion sizes and prices. I went solo after running errands and my bill was $50!. I ordered a soda, one main dish and a appetizer. That's ridiculous. Service wasn't great, food was meh and prices are the worst. Will not be returning and not recommending.

Visited 3 years ago

Waitress heard we were dissatisfied and added her own tip onto a "large group" of two. Food tastes good but it's not cheap when you factor in the McDonald's trip right after. Low portion sizes. One fork bite of protein in each plate. Took exactly an hour to get our food with only 3 tables of people in the restaurant on a quiet Sunday. The waitress tossed our plates to us across the table. 16 dollars for a 6-piece sushi roll. Pretty much sums it up.

Visited 3 years ago

Food was great, little pricey but only Korean spot in town. Now service was far from great…. Wasn’t sure why it was so slow but the server was smoking outside, didn’t wash then came over to take orders smelling like smoke … then was rude and we felt we weren’t really welcome there to eat by the lack of respect we experienced... Would be - 5 stars review and a must return place but not so sure w front service experience.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Great food

Visited 3 years ago

Authentic Korean food and imo the best sushi in Wilmington. Intimate atmosphere.

Visited 3 years ago

Overpriced white-washed Korean food. Wasn’t worth the price at all. My first red flag should’ve been when a Korean restaurant didn’t have any soju, but I took a gamble due to the other reviews. Wasn’t worth it at all and I highly advise not wasting your time.
The lone waitress, that I’m learning has been the only one for months if not years, was awkward by her question of “the foods so good, right?” I’m not sure how long she has ever been in ROK but no.. it was not. The Bibombap was bland, the bulgogi and kalbi portion was absurdly small for the price and mostly bone. This was one place I wanted to argue with the check and their absurd “mandatory 20% tip for a party over 4,” like ma’am, it’s a family of 2 adults and young kids.

Visited 3 years ago

Take out:
Every time I order take out, there is food missing and the owner will NOT do anything to fix it even after admitting to the mistake.

Dine in:
There is a strong sewage smell throughout the restaurant - making it hard to enjoy the food.

*Overall, the food is good, but at what cost?

Visited 3 years ago

My friend and I did a carryout order of the beef bulgogi tonight....WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW...YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY...absolutely PERFECT and soooo tender and tasty!!! So was the kimchee!
We will be seeing these wonderful people soon again. Many thanks.

Visited 3 years ago

Overpriced food, plus they wanted to charge me a 15% gratuity for carryout. So I went to Okami instead and saved money. I work for my money. You don't get to just take it.

Visited 3 years ago

Great place for Korean food.

Visited 3 years ago

Excellent!

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Visited 3 years ago

This is a no,no place. I was excited to go eat Korean food but, our experience wasn't good. First of all the place is short staffed, the only server is extremely unpleasant, we waited for an hour to get our food. When the food came in the plate was very small for the price. We were disappointed with the flavor of our food tasted nothing taste like Korean. Not coming back I don't recommend you'll waste your money and time.

Visited 3 years ago

Literally a gold mine of flavor! It is my favorite :) a must try!

Visited 3 years ago

Service was good...small place.

Visited 3 years ago

My granddaughter ordered Bibimbap and said it was the most authentic Korean food she's tasted in America.

I had Kabuki Terigaki it was delicious and I usually don't care for Korean dishes. I would definitely return.

The restaurant was decorated nicely and the waitress (sorry I don't remember her name) provided excellent service.

Good prices too and very clean.

Visited 3 years ago

Great food, fast service.

Visited 3 years ago

It was really good!

Visited 3 years ago

The only Korean joint in town, so thank God it's among the best Korean cuisine I've ever had. Might have been the only non-single eating black noodles back on Valentine's Day (we're here all the time), but they're so good!

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Good food.

Visited 3 years ago

The authentic Korean food here is amazing as well as the other Asian fusion dishes! The owners are wonderful people!

Visited 3 years ago

Sushi was cold rice like it was pre-made and kept in a fridge. Like gas station Sushi. I paid for fresh food wish I got it. Wife's bento box was watered down bugogi meat and her miso soup was a spoonfull in a bowl.. my pork and kimchi chigae was nice and spicy tasted good just had 1 small shred of pork. I'm Korean so I know what this food should have been like but it was a disappointment

Visited 3 years ago

The food is delicious and the staff is very kind. 10/10 I would recommend to every one. I was getting take out the other night and the service was slow because they were very short staffed. There was a customer who was very rude about it and I just want to say I work in the industry and I understand. Times are tough right now and I think it’s very admirable to continue to work hard and serve good food. And forget the rude guests who don’t understand the world and like to embarrass themselves in public.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

I love this place. I've eaten here twice and enjoyed it both times. The people working here are a family. Very comfortable environment.

Visited 3 years ago

I am all for supporting local businesses, but this is one I will not continue to support.

Like many others, who have gone here with a party of 5 or more, there is no warning that a 20% gratuity will be added to the bill. I am usually great at tipping excellent service, but my issue here is that they were not courteous enough to let you know beforehand or ahead of time. The waitress handed back the receipt and told us after it had been swiped.

Second, the waitress (Kate) is loud and has no respect for her environment. She spilled her entire love life to another staff. So loud that we know there is drama going on in their relationship. Everyone has to speak to someone about problems, but there is a time and place for that. Not in a family restaurant with children and all.

Being the only Korean restaurant in town, it is not bad. Food is ok. However, this is just a restaurant trying to cheat you. For these said reasons, 1) the unexpected gratuity tip that was not displayed anywhere and was told after the payment was taken, 2) a made-up story about why they don’t give out lemons with their water, and 3) issues with the menu/false advertisement. Their menu explicitly says your entree will receive a side of miso soup and sides; therefore, I should get miso soup and sides. Four people in my party ordered entrees and the whole table only got small dishes suited for one person. When asked about it, they said it was for the entire table. If extra is needed, they will up-charge a $1.50. If this is the case, the menu needs to be updated to explicitly say “a side of miso and sides (per table).

You have been warned!

Visited 3 years ago

Best Korean food in Wilmington!

Visited 3 years ago

Favorite place to eat in town.

Visited 3 years ago

I love this place. It's my absolute favorite place to eat in Wilmington. Service is excellent and the food is too.

Visited 3 years ago

Great sushi!

Visited 3 years ago

Made a good reservation earlier today. Got there and table was ready! Lovely ambiance. They had a nice selection of Korean and Japanese dishes. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was wonderful.
It was a great experience and we can’t wait to go back. Good portions and well priced too.
A nice Wilmington gem!
Great place to have a small gathering.

Visited 3 years ago

Kate gave me the best customer service in the world ! I came down for Acting and if I make it Big I will definitely come back and show love. I highly recommend this food spot in Wilmington my top 3 food spots in Wilmington ask for Kate when you come in tell her Patrick Sent you ! Thanks Kate

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Visited 3 years ago

Good lunch, wish the banchan wasn’t extra for refills but I would definitely come back.

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Visited 3 years ago

Great food, very accommodating, even with staff shortage. Our server was outstanding, she made my daughter's 21st birthday a night to remember! Can't wait to return.

Visited 3 years ago

Staff was super friendly and attentive even though they were understaffed. Food was great.

Visited 3 years ago

I love Korean food, so was very happy to find a Korean restaurant in Wilmington.

Visited 3 years ago

Absolutely wonderful food and great customer service! We will be back!

Visited 3 years ago

This place is so good! Hidden gem 💎

Visited 3 years ago

Went here for lunch! I think this is the only Korean restaurant in Wilmington. Food was great, had the spicy pork bulgogi, my fiance order beef bimbimbap in the stone bowl. When it got to our table it was still sizzling! Oh and the kimchi pancake!! Side dishes were awesome, too bad the restaurant doesn't sell them in bulk. Definitely would have bought it!

However, if you visit this restaurant. It's only ran by 3 people. 1 server and 2 cooks. Be kind, service is slow. You will eventually get yummy food.

Visited 3 years ago

Fantastic food, good service, reasonable prices. I look forward to eating there again.

Visited 3 years ago

This is the first time I have ordered ，the service is very bad 👎, I don't think I will visit again.

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Visited 4 years ago

Great local spot for Korean food. I’ve been here a couple times and had a great experience every time. The atmosphere is great. The menu isn’t super expansive, but it’s a great intro to Korean cuisine. Bulgogi and the Korean chicken wings both have been wonderful. The lunch specials are also a great price.

Visited 4 years ago

Both the food and service was great! We liked the interior aesthetic as well.

You can tell the Korean owners take pride in their food. Immaculate knife work and presentation. We had a great time

Visited 4 years ago

We love this place. The food is ALWAYS consistently delicious. Cute cozy atmosphere. Kind staff.

Visited 4 years ago

Sushi was good, not the best, rice a bit undercooked. Let's start with staff, lady taking orders was absolutely Rude, than to top it off, GRATUITY? they don't warn you just add 15 percent. I ordered to go and my bag was just sitting on a chair next to someone waiting. I will not go back, and would NOT recommend tgis place. U want sushi, Harris Teeters is better and cheaper and no hidden charges.

Visited 4 years ago

DELICIOUS. So good I got another entree. Seriously… do it.

Visited 4 years ago

Hard to find Korean spots as i enjoy eating authentic Korean dishes being half Korean. The food was decent. What i was not okay was with the charges. Someone how our bill was $130.14 for four dishes and three appetizers. Also we were charged 20 dollars gratuity without being told prior to being seated for two adults and 4 kids.

Visited 4 years ago

Visited 4 years ago

Best korean in Wilmington

Visited 4 years ago

Eating in is much better than the take out. The stone bowl is qn experience, and they line up a bunch of sides as well, even if you go by yourself!

Visited 4 years ago

I came across this sushi restaurant through Yelp. The service wasn’t good, only one server assisting call take out orders& walk ins. Sushi was delicious and so was the Korean dishes. There was a charge of $20 for gratuity which was not disclosed prior to paying. It was a table of just three of us. I overheard another family checking out and they were not charged automatically of this gratuity.

Visited 4 years ago

Visited 4 years ago

Best sushi place in wilmy!

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Visited 4 years ago

Very good food. I ordered takeout, but I cannot wait until covid restrictions lift so I can eat at the restaurant.

Visited 4 years ago

Excellent good atmosphere and service. Top sushi in wilmington.

Visited 4 years ago

Food was delicious, I didn't want to leave a drop. Great atmosphere and easygoing music. Will be returning very soon with a healthy appetite 😉

Visited 4 years ago

Delicious authentic Korean food. Great staff. Quiet atmosphere.

Visited 4 years ago

Great food, service and atmosphere

Visited 4 years ago

Awesome service!!!

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Visited 4 years ago

Great food, we really enjoyed the food and especially the chicken teriyaki! Staff were really nice and had great suggestions.

Visited 4 years ago

My Bride and I visit Kabuki a couple of times per month. We love the food and service. Great value, great food, great service.very highly recommend

Visited 4 years ago

Great service and food! Unpictured: fantastic coconut cake and mochi.

Visited 4 years ago

Excellent quality and authenticity. A cozy fun place.

Visited 4 years ago

Pleasant service and food was good.

Visited 4 years ago

I'm certainly not an expert on authentic Korean cuisine but everything was delicious & prepared with care & skill. Dishes were presented in a very appealing way & portions were plentiful.

The service was friendly, knowledgeable & attentive (Kate is great). I will be back!

Visited 4 years ago

This place was great. Visiting from out of town we weren’t sure what to expect but it was delicious. The staff was super nice and helpful. The Fuji apple Saki was delicious too! Highly recommend

Visited 4 years ago

Quiet place to sit and enjoy good food.

Visited 4 years ago

The food was very good! The only reason i gave it 4 out of 5 stars was due to the cost of the food compared to the amount of food given. Example: $13.99 for fried rice plus $3.50 extra for shrimp is fine if you get plate full and a fair amount of shrimp; i received 7 tiny pieces of shrimp with rice on HALF of the plate with the other side having a small, all be it delicious, salad! Rice as we know is VERY inexpensive, so I was disappointed and surprised 😮 to say the least. We also ordered Bugolgi which was delicious 😋 but again, very small portions for what they charged. Won't be ordering 😪 any appetizers in the future either...paid $9 for their shrimp tempura 🍤 and got TWO itty-bitty pieces of shrimp with 2 pieces of deep fried accent pieces of who knows what to try to help fill up the already sparce plate (LOL)....Again, everything was great, just WAY OVER PRICED!!!! Go, check it out for yourself and I am sure you'll enjoy it, just save up your money 💰.....

Visited 4 years ago

We went in for lunch and tried a couple of the bento boxes. Our server was super nice and our food was pretty yummy! A surprising gem, we say if you're looking for some nice Korean fare, you won't go wrong here.

Visited 4 years ago

If I could give less than 1 star I would. First time here and it was terrible. I came because of their lunch. They don't offer lunch on the weekend. I needed my vegetables softened to eat and they would not, not could not, do it. They wouldn't work with me with how I needed my dish cooked. The waitress literally told me that. She said Korean food is not made to order, you take it as is. The person with me did not have a problem. You have to order from the dinner menu paying full price. The waitress recommended ordering without the vegetables but still charging full price. How rediculous! When i said i would be giving 1 star, the waitress said thats fine, we have enough 5 stars wer'e not worrying about that. The waitress was running around by herself and acted like she didnt care. It was uncomfortable. I give them -1. I won't be coming back.

Visited 4 years ago

I went here to eat couple times and, everytime I have to wait an hour til they serve me. I asked the owner why my foods were taking so long, and she didn’t say anything ,just ignored me and walked away. The owner are so rude , and they don’t care who come first, they served other people come after me . Not recommend here.

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