Kabuto Lake Norman is located at exit 25 off of I-77 across from Birkdale. We pride ourselves in serving Angus Beef and all natural chicken and seafood. We have 14 hibachi grills to allow seating of large parties, perfect for all occasions and celebrations. We do not use peanut product in our establishment, proudly serve gluten free and cater to other food sensitivities request.
Hibachi-style dining with showman chefs, plus sushi & pan-Asian fare, offered in classic surrounds. Based on 707 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.4 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ Delivery
Address:
16516 Northcross Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone: (704) 655-0077
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Hours
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
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Reservations: kabutolakenorman.com
Reviews
Vinamra Sawhney
Trust the bad reviews. I really wanted to like this place, it’s the only hibachi close by but it was a horrible experience.
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Preppy Rocker
The food was amazing!!! The chef was kind and accommodating to the others at our table the drinks were awesome my only issue here was the added tip to my bill when it’s not disclosed anywhere and we had already tipped in cash but they took it off our bill. The service was a little slow for this place being so empty but we still had an amazing time
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Shelby Luckey
Kabuto was a good experience. Food was good, definitely will fill you up, so it’s best to go on an empty stomach to enjoy the food. Intimate setting and the chefs are very skilled and make the experience fun for the guests. They have toned down the flame tricks so not as big anymore which may be for safety reasons. Make reservations before you go and if you have a big party make sure everyone is there at the same time to be seated. Ginger salad wasn’t that good, maybe should stick to ranch. Not a big fan of the Japanese clear soup. Steak, chicken, and shrimp combination was good. If it’s your birthday they make it a fun experience. Overall nice atmosphere, if you’ve never experienced the Hibachi cooking style in a Japanese restaurant definitely go.
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Kendra Johnson
You have to make reservations to be seated quickly. The atmosphere was normal for hibachi. The Hibachi Chef did his normal hibachi flame trick. My reservation was only for 4 ppl, so we were seated with others to fill a section. We ordered chicken hibachi, steak & shrimp hibachi and tempura chicken. At dinner hibachi comes with clear soup, salad, fried rice & noodles. It wasn’t clear that tempura chicken came with nothing else, so I shared my rice & noodles with my youngest. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed their dishes. Overall it was okay to me.
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Chris Lawing
Great food but our waitress was very short with us, to the point of being rude. Our chef was pretty good. Didn’t do a lot of tricks but still did a great job. Quite pricey and there was an 18% gratuity included. I would rather go to a different one but it was ok considering there aren’t any others around.
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Paul Itterly
The truth is we were disappointed. We had ordered the filet and chicken combo. We went to celebrate a birthday and I greatly appreciate the chef cooking in front of us but he only did two tricks and didn’t even light the grill with a match. I’d guess the talent and quality has changed ever since 2020 when the pandemic came about. 18% gratuity will be included in your bill.
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mary mason
Had a 6:00 reservation and didn’t get to table till 6:30 and didn’t get food till almost 7:30. Not enough wait staff and only 3 cooks. Had to wait for the cook to finish another table. Had to ask 3 times for salt/pepper and the entire staff had a “we don’t care” attitude. What used to be a really good restaurant has gone way down hill. The only thing they brought out quickly was the bill
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madison
The people near me were very friendly but the food was a 2/10 MAXIMUM. My server was very sweet and I hope she gets a raise. my chef of the other hand has got to be a dishwasher because he did 1 and a half tricks, was very nervous and did not have the correct hat. I came her for a show and a meal but I left disappointed. I hope that you guys will start testing your chefs before you let them service people. The salad was very good but the soup tasted like bath water and I could get a heart-attack from all the salt and soy sauce he put in my food. Best believe I will not be coming back to this location.. the other locations experiences have been a-lot more pleasant.. im also very disappointed because my “chef” felt very distant and he tried to crack a few jokes, i do also think he’s new so ill give him some gratitude but come on now I hope that you have a better experience than me.
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Matt Davis
Well, I’ll start with the 18% gratuity. It was not earned. Our waiter was training, but the bad service started at the door with the hostess and continued through to the wait staff. Everyone wore masks and were very hard to understand in the loud restaurant. They rarely refilled drinks and when they did it was wrong. Our orders were messed up and we had to ask again for the food we ordered. Getting our bill took longer than eating and was redone several times with the explanation that there was a misunderstanding. I would not recommend this place at all.
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Tomater Mater
It’s was a very awesome experience..the cook was very friendly and talented…his show was so fun to watch…the food was cooked perfectly..it was just a great time for me and my family….10 out of 10
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