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Kanki Crabtree, Raleigh, NC

Kanki Crabtree

4.5
4.5
820 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
  • 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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout

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 820 people are saying

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 dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Many patrons rave about the entertaining chefs who "make the evening special." The restaurant is ideal for celebrations, with generous portions and "engaging presentations." Some guests mention noise and ventilation issues, but the overall ambiance remains enjoyable and memorable.

820 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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    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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  8. Amy

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were here celebrating my birthday, they asked if we were celebrating a special occasion and I told them my birthday but then didnt sing or bring me ice cream. The order was incorrect, and then they didnt eve celebrate by birthday. I didn't get my order corrected and then didnt sing or celebrate my birthday....I was very disappointed, enen my kids didnt understand why they didnt sing. I was. charged for the mistake and my shrimp allergy was not reported,.they put it on my plate anyway. I felt rushed at rhe end of the dinner and was consufed as to why I didn't get rexofnized for my birthday. Our drinks were never refilled and sauces were never refilled as well. the cooking show was disappointing and didnt even even have fire, which my kiddos always enjoyed. I was very fisappointed overall and although this is our go to place for birthdays, I don't know if we will be coming back for celebrations from now on. Why would you ask if we were celebrating a specia occation and then not follow through? One disappointed mom, Amy

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  9. Sara

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to celebrate special occasions at Kanki Crabtree! Perfect 5 stars all around!

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  10. Helen

    Raleigh9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great customer service. The manager was highly professional and attentive.

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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 820 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Google Map for Kanki Crabtree

4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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