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Kanki Crabtree, Raleigh, NC

Kanki Crabtree

4.5
4.5
823 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Since 1972, Kanki has been the Triangle’s favorite Japanese steakhouse and sushi house.

Our flagship location at Crabtree Valley Mall is also our most widely recognized. Visit our Japanese restaurant in Raleigh for expertly prepared hibachi fare, sushi, noodle dishes and much more. Our Crabtree location also serves up hibachi meals and appetizers at our bar for extended hours after lunch.

Come see why Kanki Crabtree Valley Mall has been voted "Best Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in the Triangle" for more than 14 years! Our award-winning restaurant provides the perfect setting for a unique family dinner, celebrations or date night.

Kanki will only seat complete parties. Please have all your guests accounted for prior to seating. Incomplete parties must wait to be seated until all has arrived.

An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. Arigato!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steakhouse, Teppanyaki
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Kanki will only seat complete parties. Please have all your guests accounted for prior to seating. Incomplete parties must wait to be seated until all has arrived. An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. Arigato!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Parking details
    If you are visiting Kanki Crabtree, for your convenience, please park in the Lower Level of the parking deck at the Glenwood Avenue Entrance. All Togo/Takeout orders are to be picked up on the Top Level next to P.F. Changs and Northface.
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Offers

  • 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Enjoy half price bottles of wine all day on Sunday!

  • 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Enjoy half price bottles of wine all day on Sunday at Kanki Crabtree!

  • Daily Drink Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Enjoy daily drink specials all day at Kanki Crabtree Sunday-Thursday

What 823 people are saying

Kanki Crabtree reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Good for groups

  • Raleigh

    Kid-friendly

  • Raleigh

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kanki Crabtree offers a lively hibachi dining experience with "delicious food" and "great customer service." Engaging chefs often make celebrations memorable, although service can occasionally be slow. The atmosphere is fun for families and special occasions, with standout "excellent food" and a welcoming environment. Reservations are recommended for a smoother visit.
823 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Zero atmosphere. More like a cafeteria. Understaffed. Half of cocktail orders were mismatch or unavailable. Chef was amiable and capable. Everyone felt rushed. Bills arrived before food was served. Won’t be back.

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    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken hibachi overcooked. Steak excellent. Disappointed in cooker … didn’t do a good show as they usually do

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  3. Brooke

    Raleigh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Took two young children there for lunch and a “show”. Our chef did nothing!l but, cook the food like he was in the back of the house with nobody watching. Very unimpressed with the ambience and the “fun” aspect of it. The lunch was subpar. Could have purchased from any basic hibachi restaurant.

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  4. KarlaG

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious!! Staff was so nice. A great experience.

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  5. Michelle

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was great but the service was awful. The server had to be tracked down each time drink refills were needed. We were there for a birthday for a child and one woman finally came out to sing, alone. It feels like you are being pushed through a factory and not a nice dining experience.

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  6. Alanna

    Raleigh5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Although we had a reservation, we were still sat 20 minutes late. The portion sizes and amount of food you get are smaller than kabuki in Cary and the prices are the same. Our chef didn’t do much of a show compared to other tables, which is the primary point of the experience. 

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  7. Coco

    Raleigh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was great but show was just ok. Rice was also a little hard. Wait time was also a little slow.

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  8. Julie

    Western NC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our son's first experience with hibachi and he loved it! Our chef was engaging and fun and he worked fast and efficiently. The food was delicious and overall we enjoyed ourselves. The only negative was the relative slowness of our server, especially in contrast to our chef. And it just got slower and slower as the meal progressed. We had to wait a good 10 minutes for our check after our plates were cleared and 5 minutes more for it to come back so we could finally leave. Not the highest note to end on but prior than that a great experience.

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  9. Tijuana

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat for dates, families, friends and kids!!!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Japanese I have had thus far in NC and I live in Charlotte.

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FAQs

Kanki Crabtree offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 782-9708.

Kanki Crabtree is rated 4.5 stars by 823 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 24 times today
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4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steakhouse, Teppanyaki
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    If you are visiting Kanki Crabtree, for your convenience, please park in the Lower Level of the parking deck at the Glenwood Avenue Entrance. All Togo/Takeout orders are to be picked up on the Top Level next to P.F. Changs and Northface.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Kanki will only seat complete parties. Please have all your guests accounted for prior to seating. Incomplete parties must wait to be seated until all has arrived. An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. Arigato!
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