The go-to place for hibachi in Howard County. Chefs are entertaining while cooking up great food. I highly recommend the filet as it practically melts in your mouth. The only part of the experience that was lacking in my latest visit was the table service. We had long waits for refills and waited over 15-min after boxing up our leftovers for the waiter to bring the check, which we still had to flag him down and ask to bring it. With more attentive service, this would easily be a 5-star review.
Michael Moore
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March 03, 2026
Fun hibachi spot, seems like the go-to in the area. Both the server and the chef were very attentive and engaging. We really enjoyed the spatula work from the chef and I m always one for catching food in my mouth. Seems like a great place for large groups or just a fun event and they definitely give you plenty of food.
Logan Talley
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December 14, 2025
Visited Koto Sake Steak House in Columbia this evening. The service was awesome. We were seated right away and our waiter was very personable and attentive.
I started out with the Seafood Spring rolls. They were stuffed well with veggies and from what I can taste and tell, shrimp and crab meat. They came with a sweet chili sauce which complimented the spring rolls well.
For the entree, I chose the pick 3 hibachi. I usually get steak, chicken, and shrimp. Today, I wanted to try something different. So I tried the steak, chicken, and scallops.
Our cook/chef was awesome and he was accommodating to everyone at the table. He was funny and entertaining. He cooked our food to perfection. Everything was tasty and cooked perfectly.
I enjoyed myself and the food. I would recommend trying this place. On a side note, I have eaten here for sushi and I recommend their sushi as well!
Anne looney
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December 02, 2025
Koto Sake is a favorite for our family, of every age, but especially my 92 year old mother in law. Every time we go it's a great treat. We celebrated her birthday with Koto and the staff sang and danced with the birthday girl, it was wonderful!
Always welcoming, the service is fantastic, the sushi is creative and delicious, and beautifully presented. There are big booths for comfortable seating. Hibachi is available in the main sushi dining room, or also as hibachi seating where the chef prepares the meal in front of you.
Take out is a great option we enjoy as well.
Always a relaxing, delightful meal. 5 stars with the exception of
4 stars for atmosphere, only for the tvs in the sushi bar area - that is not something I prefer when eating out.
Douglas Williams
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February 08, 2026
Very nice restaurant; beautiful interior. Not crowded; well, SuperB Sunday afternoon. But waiter was attentive & our Chef did his thing! Entertaining and efficient. Food was delicious (I had Teriyaki chk/stk combo)!! Highly recommended!👍👍
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The go-to place for hibachi in Howard County. Chefs are entertaining while cooking up great food. I highly recommend the filet as it practically melts in your mouth. The only part of the experience that was lacking in my latest visit was the table service. We had long waits for refills and waited over 15-min after boxing up our leftovers for the waiter to bring the check, which we still had to flag him down and ask to bring it. With more attentive service, this would easily be a 5-star review.
Fun hibachi spot, seems like the go-to in the area. Both the server and the chef were very attentive and engaging. We really enjoyed the spatula work from the chef and I m always one for catching food in my mouth. Seems like a great place for large groups or just a fun event and they definitely give you plenty of food.
Visited Koto Sake Steak House in Columbia this evening. The service was awesome. We were seated right away and our waiter was very personable and attentive. I started out with the Seafood Spring rolls. They were stuffed well with veggies and from what I can taste and tell, shrimp and crab meat. They came with a sweet chili sauce which complimented the spring rolls well. For the entree, I chose the pick 3 hibachi. I usually get steak, chicken, and shrimp. Today, I wanted to try something different. So I tried the steak, chicken, and scallops. Our cook/chef was awesome and he was accommodating to everyone at the table. He was funny and entertaining. He cooked our food to perfection. Everything was tasty and cooked perfectly. I enjoyed myself and the food. I would recommend trying this place. On a side note, I have eaten here for sushi and I recommend their sushi as well!
Koto Sake is a favorite for our family, of every age, but especially my 92 year old mother in law. Every time we go it's a great treat. We celebrated her birthday with Koto and the staff sang and danced with the birthday girl, it was wonderful! Always welcoming, the service is fantastic, the sushi is creative and delicious, and beautifully presented. There are big booths for comfortable seating. Hibachi is available in the main sushi dining room, or also as hibachi seating where the chef prepares the meal in front of you. Take out is a great option we enjoy as well. Always a relaxing, delightful meal. 5 stars with the exception of 4 stars for atmosphere, only for the tvs in the sushi bar area - that is not something I prefer when eating out.
Very nice restaurant; beautiful interior. Not crowded; well, SuperB Sunday afternoon. But waiter was attentive & our Chef did his thing! Entertaining and efficient. Food was delicious (I had Teriyaki chk/stk combo)!! Highly recommended!👍👍