At Kyoto Japanese Kitchen, a trusted Japanese Restaurant in Lexington, KY, you can enjoy thoughtfully made dishes in a comfortable setting. Our 4.50-star reputation from 141 reviews reflects our commitment to great food, friendly service, and great service and quality.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Kyoto Japanese Kitchen
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Served with California roll(4pcs), Deep Fried Gyoza(2pcs), seasonal Vegetable, Choice of Fried Rice/White Rice or (Noodles extra $2.5)
Served with California roll(4pcs), Deep Fried Gyoza(2pcs), Choice of Fried Rice/White Rice or (Noodles extra $2.5)
Served with California roll(4pcs), Deep Fried Gyoza(2pcs), seasonal Vegetable, Choice of Fried Rice/White Rice or (Noodles extra $2.5)
Served with California roll(4pcs), Deep Fried Gyoza(2pcs), Choice of Fried Rice/White Rice or (Noodles extra $2.5)
Served with California roll(4pcs), Deep Fried Gyoza(2pcs), seasonal Vegetable, Choice of Fried Rice/White Rice or (Noodles extra $2.5), comes with Miso Soup or Salad
Served with California roll(4pcs), Deep Fried Gyoza(2pcs), seasonal Vegetable, Choice of Fried Rice/White Rice or (Noodles extra $2.5)
Served with California roll(4pcs), Deep Fried Gyoza(2pcs), seasonal Vegetable, Choice of Fried Rice/White Rice or (Noodles extra $2.5)
Crab stick and cream cheese deep fried, sweet chili sauce and eel sauce on the top
Spicy crab, cucumber topped with spicy Tuna, spicy mayo, jalapeno and sriracha.
Spicy tuna, cucumber topped with tuna, lemon and masago.
Crab tempura, Avocado, Cucumber, Cream cheese inside. Topped w. Spicy Tuna, Massago, eel sauce & spicy mayo
Shrimp tempura, fresh avocado, cream cheese inside, topped with crab, crunch, eel sauce and spicy mayo.
Crab, cucumber and mango inside with ebi shrimp, fresh avocado and eel sauce on the top.
Spicy crab, cucumber, topped with fresh avocado, salmon and special Japanese dressing.
Tuna, Salmon, crab and avocado wrapped in cucumber with special Japanese dressing .
spicy crab, avocado, cucumber and sesame seed wrapped in seaweed, top with Rock shrimp.
Shrimp tempura, fresh avocado, spicy tuna inside, topped with spicy crab, miso sauce and eel sauce.
Crab, cucumber, Fresh avocado topped with assorted fish and Fresh avocado.
Shrimp tempura, cucumber topped with fresh avocado and eel sauce.
(deep fried roll) Tuna, Salmon, Crab stick, Fresh avocado and cream cheese inside, eel sauce, miso sauce, spicy crab and masago on the top .
Eel, cucumber, fresh avocado topped with salmon, eel sauce and sesame seeds.
Crab stick, Fresh Avocado, Cucumber Topped with eel, fresh avocado, eel sauce and sesame seeds.
Crab, cucumber,fresh avocado, cream cheese topped with baked spicy crab, crunch, masago and eel sauce .
Salmon, Spicy Crab, Jalapeno, Cream cheese (Deep fried), topped w. Massago, Eel sauce & Spicy Mayo
Savory noodles tossed with tender steak, egg, and mixed vegetables in a rich soy-based seasoning.
Savory Japanese-style fried rice crafted with tender pork, sautéed onions, egg, peas, and carrots.
Fragrant Japanese-style fried rice prepared with succulent shrimp, sautéed onions, fluffy egg, peas, and carrots, seasoned with savory soy sauce for a clean, refined flavor.
Classic Japanese-style fried rice cooked with mixed vegetables and soy sauce for a clean, savory taste.
Flavorful noodles cooked with tender chicken, egg, and mixed vegetables, finished with savory soy sauce.
Classic Japanese-style noodles cooked with mixed vegetables and soy sauce for a clean, savory taste.
Signature premium noodles loaded with chicken, steak, and shrimp, blended with mixed vegetables.
Signature Japanese-style fried rice combining chicken and shrimp with sautéed onions, egg, peas, and carrots.
Signature Japanese-style fried rice combining steak and shrimp with sautéed onions, egg, peas, and carrots.
Stir-fried noodles with shrimp, egg, and mixed vegetables, seasoned with savory soy sauce.
Crispy panko-breaded chicken cutlet, golden fried and sliced served with savory yum yum sauce.
Signature premium noodles loaded with chicken and steak, blended with mixed vegetables.
Signature premium noodles loaded with chicken and shrimp, blended with mixed vegetables.
Signature premium noodles loaded with steak and shrimp, blended with mixed vegetables.
Fragrant Japanese-style fried rice prepared with juicy steak, sautéed onions, fluffy egg, peas, and carrots, finished with savory soy sauce for a rich, umami taste.
Signature Japanese-style fried rice combining chicken and steak, with sautéed onions, egg, peas, and carrots.
Savory noodles prepared with tender pork and mixed vegetables in classic soy seasoning.
Signature Japanese-style fried rice combining chicken, steak, and shrimp with sautéed onions, egg, peas, and carrots.
Fragrant Japanese-style fried rice prepared with tender chicken, sautéed onions, fluffy egg, peas, and carrots, seasoned with savory soy sauce for a clean, balanced flavor.
Juicy boneless chicken marinated in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then fried until deeply crispy with bold Japanese flavor in every bite.
Small, firm-textured shrimp fried extra crunchy and tossed in a savory-sweet Japanese sauce for a bold, addictive bite.
Whole shrimp coated in ultra-light tempura batter, fried airy and crisp without heaviness, served with traditional tempura sauce.
Crispy deep fried rice topped with spicy tuna, jalapeno serve with spicy mayo and eel sauce on the top.
Golden wontons filled with a creamy mixture of crab and cream cheese, served in a portion of six.
Assorted fresh vegetables lightly coated in airy tempura batter and fried crisp, served with traditional tempura dipping sauce.
Japanese-style octopus balls made with savory batter, crispy on the outside and soft inside, topped with takoyaki sauce and creamy Japanese mayo.
Young green soybeans sprinkled with coarse salt.
Dumplings filled with a savory mixture of ground pork meat and vegetables.
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside shrimp shumai, lightly fried and served hot with a savory dipping sauce.
Crispy golden spring rolls filled with seasoned mixed vegetables, wrapped in a light shell and fried until crunchy, served with sweet chili sauce.
Fresh jalapeño peppers stuffed with creamy cheese and spicy tuna ,lightly breaded and fried until golden and crispy, served hot with the sauce.
Juicy steak grilled hibachi-style with mixed vegetables, finished with rich teriyaki sauce and served with yum yum sauce.
Fresh salmon grilled hibachi-style with mixed vegetables, lightly seasoned, finished with savory teriyaki sauce and served with yum yum sauce.
Tender steak and succulent shrimp grilled hibachi-style with vegetables, finished with teriyaki sauce and served with yum yum sauce.
A classic hibachi combo of grilled chicken and shrimp with mixed vegetables, glazed in teriyaki sauce and served with yum yum sauce.
Chicken, steak, and shrimp hibachi with teriyaki sauce and yum yum sauce.
Succulent shrimp grilled hibachi-style with vegetables, lightly seasoned, topped with teriyaki sauce and served with yum yum sauce.
Tender white meat chicken hibachi-grilled with mixed vegetables, glazed with savory teriyaki sauce and served with yum yum sauce.
Fresh mixed vegetables grilled hibachi-style with light seasoning, finished with teriyaki sauce and served with yum yum sauce.
Grilled steak and chicken cooked hibachi-style with mixed vegetables, glazed with teriyaki sauce and served with yum yum sauce.
Tender sea scallops grilled hibachi-style with mixed vegetables, lightly seasoned, finished with savory teriyaki sauce and served with yum yum sauce.
Savory miso-based broth with rich umami flavor, served with ramen noodles and topped with pork chashu, soft-boiled egg, scallion, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, and seaweed paper.
Savory shoyu broth served with ramen noodles and topped with tender beef, soft-boiled egg, scallion, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, and seaweed paper
Savory spicy shoyu broth served with ramen noodles and topped with tender beef, soft-boiled egg, scallion, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, and seaweed paper
Rich curry-infused broth with a spicy kick, served with ramen noodles and topped with tender chicken, soft-boiled egg, scallion, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, and seaweed paper.
Rich and creamy pork-bone broth with a spicy kick, served with ramen noodles and topped with pork chashu, soft-boiled egg, scallion, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, and seaweed paper.
Bold miso-based broth with a spicy kick, served with ramen noodles and topped with pork chashu, soft-boiled egg, scallion, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, and seaweed paper.
Rich and creamy pork-bone broth, served with ramen noodles and topped with pork chashu, soft-boiled egg, scallion, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, and seaweed paper.
Fresh cucumber rolled with seasoned sushi rice, sesame seed and seaweed.
boiled shrimp, fresh avocado, cucumber with seasoned rice, wrapped in seaweed and finished with sesame seeds.
Classic roll with crab stick, avocado, and cucumber, sesame seed rolled with seasoned rice and seaweed.
spicy crab stick and cucumber with seasoned rice, wrapped in seaweed and finished with sesame seeds.
Simple sushi roll made with fresh avocado and seasoned rice, sesame seed wrapped in seaweed.
Light sushi roll filled with fresh avocado, cucumber, lettuce and sesame seed wrapped in seaweed.
spicy tuna and cucumber with seasoned rice, wrapped in seaweed and finished with sesame seeds.
eel and fresh avocado with seasoned rice, wrapped in seaweed and finished with sesame seeds.
Shrimp tempura, fresh avocado, cucumber, lettuce with seasoned rice, wrapped in seaweed and finished with sesame seeds and masago on the top.
Simple roll made with fresh salmon, seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, and sesame seeds.
Light sushi roll filled with fresh avocado, cucumber and sesame seed wrapped in seaweed.
Fresh salmon and cream cheese with seasoned rice, wrapped in seaweed and finished with sesame seeds.
spicy salmon and cucumber with seasoned rice, wrapped in seaweed and finished with sesame seeds.
Traditional roll filled with fresh tuna and rice, wrapped in seaweed and topped with sesame seeds.
Tuna, salmon and crab marinated in special spicy sauce, mango, cucumber, jalapeno, spicy mayo and mango sauce .
Double ahi tuna, seaweed salad, cucumber, pineapple, seasoned with sichimi, miso sauce and sweet sauce.
Eel, cucumber, fresh avocado, spicy crab mix with eel sauce, spicy mayo and sesame seeds
Ebi shrimp, crab stick, cucumber, mango, seaweed salad, pineapple with mango sauce, sweet chili sauce and masago.
Tuna and salmon mixed with seaweed salad, cucumber, fresh avocado, mango sesame seeds in eel sauce and spicy mayo.
Crisp lettuce and shredded purple cabbage served with a side of ginger dressing.
Traditional Japanese soup made with savory miso broth, tofu, and seaweed, served warm and comforting.
Shredded kani crab mixed with creamy spicy mayo, and crunchy tempura flakes for a bold, refreshing bite with extra texture.
Chilled seasoned seaweed tossed in a light sesame dressing, fresh, slightly sweet, and refreshing.
Traditional Japanese clear soup with delicate broth, mushrooms, and green onion.
Lightly battered, deep fried cheesecake with a creamy center, come with chocolate syrup
Crispy tempura shell with warm crunch outside and cold, vanilla ice cream inside. come with chocolate syrup .
Unagi, available as sushi or sashimi. Tender eel with classic sushi rice or enjoy without rice in sashimi style.
Fresh salmon slices, choice of sushi or sashimi style.
Slices of fresh tuna. Available as sushi or sashimi.
Bright, orange roe served as sushi or sashimi. Known as masago, a type of caviar from capelin fish.
Crab stick (kani) options: sushi or sashimi sizes.
Shrimp sashimi or sushi. Choose style based on your preference. Fresh seafood centerpiece.
Choose of two rolls
Hear from our valued guests
It was our first time there and it was excellent our server was good and our chief August was amazing he is very talented and very welcoming! Made my graduation day and my son birthday just that much more special!
Very relaxed, and cozy place, the staff was incredibly friendly, the food was phenomenal, and it also came out lightening quick. Would absolutely recommend to anybody looking for a delicious Japanese bite.
I ordered spicy Tonkotsu ramen and I loved it. The pork bone broth was on point! Plenty of dining space and the food was ready quickly. One of my new favorite spots in the Lexington/Nicholasville area.
The first time trying this and been wanting to try it..I'm so glad we tried this. The food was awesome, the temperature stayed until we made it home. We have decided that we will be back very soon... one thing I love is they have vegetarian options..thank you for that.
Kyoto is absolutely amazing, the food and service is always wonderful. This restaurant is always a huge hit with my family! One of the best places for combination fried rice and their bowls! I would have included a food image but I ate it before I remembered haha. Definitely recommend trying them out!
The hibachi shrimp was amazing. I highly recommend spending the extra $2 and going for the noodles. Well worth it. The inside is setup like a fast food restaurant where you order at the front. The food comes in Tupperware containers which is convenient if you want to have takeout or have leftovers.
Omg !!.. All the sushi was so good. Tried the Kyoto Roll, Crab Rangoon Roll, Pink Lady Roll.. salmon and Tuna so fresh... you should try !! We keep coming back, its that good.. Keep up Chef !! Next time will try the Ramen and Hibachi..
I just did an online order from here for the first time and it was amazing! I got the hibachi chicken entree and shrimp tempura sushi roll. The restaurant was very clean, the employees were very nice and the food was awesome! I will definitely be coming back soon!!
I wasn't sure what to expect as I've not had "restaurant ramen" before. The noodles are much thicker than your traditional packaged ramen. At first, it was weird due to that because of the texture & taste but after a few bites, I didn't even think about it. I am about 40 min away from the restaurant & I got it to go. The noodles were a little stuck together as a result. So I ended up having to cut them into chunks. That was also weird initially & probably contributed to the initial impression - you know how the mind is lol I got the curry chicken ramen bowl. It was so yummy! But a word of warning... It says spicy and spicy is an understatement. It was very, very spicy! So, if you are reading this & have sensitivities or aversions to spicy, this is definitely not an item for you. All other spicy lovers, give this dish a try! Will I return? I sure hope so! I was only in that area of Lexington for a work event and it's typically considered out of the way for me since I do not live in Lexington. That said, I have thought about the dish a few times since trying it and will need to find a reason to pass that way again 😊
Good eats, clean restaurant, would definitely return! When I lived in FL, they had this place that served Ramen about as authentic as it gets. Since moving back to KY, I have been searching for that same flavor, and I am still searching. To me, this caters more to the American palate, and that's fine! It was still delicious, just not as authentic as I envisioned. I would still return, and I can't wait to try more items from the menu. Lovely establishment.
Common questions about Kyoto Japanese Kitchen
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen is located at 4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr #136, Lexington, KY 40517, United States, Lexington, KY, United States.
You can reach Kyoto Japanese Kitchen by calling +1 859-303-5358.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 141 customer reviews.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following offerings: Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following amenities: Restroom.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Kyoto Japanese Kitchen features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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