Kobe Steakhouse & Lounge

3001 Old Ranch Pkwy, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

Address:	3001 Old Ranch Pkwy, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA
Phone:	+1 562-596-9969
Site:	kobebistro.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	4:30–9:30PM 4:30–9:30PM 4:30–9:30PM 4:30–9:30PM 4:30–11PM 4:30–11PM 10:30AM–2PM

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MIchael B

Ive been here several times in the past, and we always enjoyed it. But admittedly I havent been here in the last year. Seems things have really gone down hill. We went there to celebrate my sons 20th birthday last Thursday. We arrived at about 6:30 and didnt leave the restaurant until almost 8:30. And we didnt even have dessert. I dont see how they can make any money turning tables every two hours. We had a few appetizers and my wife and I ordered some drinks. I think our waitress was late to her shift because we had two other waitresses before our final waitress arrived. Took for absolutely ever to finally get her to take our dinner order. I had to flag her down, and she still made us wait a while before she came back. My son ordered the Yaki-Soba/Udon, which actually looked the best of all our meals, with a side of fried rice. The side of fried rice finally came when he was almost done with his meal. I ordered the Tempura Dinner, which was just ok. Had two pieces of fish, shrimp and scallops, but very few vegetables; it needed more vegetables to round out the meal. It was also supposed to come with a bowl of steamed rice, which I never received. I asked the waitress about it (after I finished my meal, she was barely around to check on us) and she didnt think it came with rice. She checked and said, yes, it was her mistake, it did come with rice. She offered to take the price of the fried rice off the bill, which was nice, but I would have preferred to have the steamed rice with my meal. It would be easy to blame the extremely slow and poor service on the waitress, but Im not sure it is entirely her fault. Seemed she was constantly rushing around, and didnt know the menu very well. I think the management here is doing a very poor job of training, not supporting their staff, and not scheduling enough help during dinner service. The food quality has also declined; food was ok but not good enough to justify the high prices. I think the only thing probably worth going here for is to take young children to see the show at the Teppanyaki grill. But as an adult, its the same show every time, and the food again is mediocre. The bar scene and happy hour seemed to be very busy, so maybe this is where they are now concentrating their efforts. Unless youre planning on taking small children to see the Teppanyaki grill for the first time, I recommend staying away. What used to be a good Japanese style restaurant is now mediocre food that is overpriced with very very bad service. Too bad, because this place is only about a mile from my home, but I will not be back.

j W

サンタモニカからアナハイムへの移動中、時間が少し遅くなり、子どもたちが空腹に耐えかねる状況になってしまったので、ネットで検索して急遽訪問。しかしそれが大きな間違い...。鉄板のある席にスタッフが立ち、目の前で焼いたりヘラを素早く動かしてのパフォーマンスをしてくれるのは良いが、肝心の料理が全く美味しくない。なんというか、どの料理も味に全く深みがなく、たとえば焼き飯なら単純に醤油で味付けしただけのようなしょっぱい炒めご飯が出てくるだけ。他もなんでもそうだが、出汁や旨味、甘みなどの、料理の基本や味付けの肝が全くわかっていない感じのものばかり。店名にkobeと冠し、日本の鉄板焼屋風の作りをメインに、中国と韓国をごっちゃにして混ぜ込んだようなよく解らない東アジアンテイストな内装にしているが、本当の日本料理を食べたこともなければ、日本人でもなんでもない、日本とは縁もゆかりもないオーナーとスタッフがやっているお店なのではないかと感じた。安いファーストフードなどならともかく、それなりの価格で提供している料理でこれはない。そこらのファーストフードのteriyakiなんとかの方がまだマシなレベル。寿司も提供しているようだが、それは間違いなく「寿司ではない何か」を寿司だと言って客に食べさせているだけだと思う。

A Private User

Recently went to Kobes to hang out in the lounge. I reserved a table, and was very specific about which one I wanted. The hostess PROMISED me a specific table, and when we got there it was so noted in the reservation book. However, the table was occupied. We were promised that when/if the couple left we could change our table. When we noticed the couple had left, I went to the manager and asked him why another couple was seated at the table he promised us. He said the coupe would not move. He was quick to point fingers at his staff for not catching the seating. He said he would pay for one of my drinks, yet he did not cover my girlfriends drink. We both paid for our seats. I sent a letter, and received a cursory letter hoping we would give the restaurant another chance. The manage went into a lengthy explanation about not promising specific tables. That is not the issue. We frequent this place often, but we will not go back. The food is not that great. The chicken nuggets were dry and were more like chicken ends. The drinks are weak, and the management is unprofessional.

A Private User

Last week I went to this restaurant with two of my friends and we really had terrible experience. We sat at teppan table and ordered meals as wells as sushi. Oh my gosh! When I was done with sushi, the teppan chef was just getting started. The food was bad as well as the service.. except for the sushi..sushi was really good.. Ill only go there next time for sushi,,,never for teppan..the owners need to train or do something about the servers..they really have some attitude problems, and they dont even know what they are serving..what kind of servers are they. So if you are thinking of having a great japanese food, i really recommend you not to go here.. especially not on the weekend, its really loud and chaotic....

A Private User

I agree with "I would pass." The food was so salty it was ruined and not enjoyable at all. I asked for no salt on my shrimp and the cook salted it anyway. We could not drink the soup because it was so salty. For the cost the meal it was not worth it. Really - you should taste your own food and cut down on the salt. You may be busy now, however, you will not get a lot of repeat business or referrals and that is what keeps a business going.

A Private User

Worst filet mignon Ive ever had. Very thin cut, as opposed to a thick tenderloin usually served up for a like price $26.95. Overcooked, medium rare isnt brown and pink folks. Service was horrible and it was only 6:30. I shoulda done the teppan, that crowd sounded like they were having fun, or drunk...either way they were loud and laughing. Go for teppan, I guess...but avoid the steak at this steakhouse.

Ho Chialeh J

Dont go there for brunch on Sunday, if you are looking for good quality food !! They do provided some of omelet with super small size , at Teppan yaki part, the chefs some times not at their position for cook to customers. POOR SERVICE . Food presentation was limit and barely adding fresh food as needs. For this price $35.00 ,I could get better place to go.

A Private User

I have been to many steakhouse and sushi restauraunts in california, but this restauraunt in particular is the BEST barnone!!! Not only is the food DELICIOUS!!! but the service is AMAZING!!! Kobe Steakhouse really knows what they are doing!!! I would seriously travel over 100 miles just to visit this Kobe Steakhouse again!! Keep up the great work guys!

Nanette Saad

After reading the reviews, I doubted if i should go to this restaurant, but i am very HAPPY i went, the restaurant is beautiful, the area is nice, the ambiance was very nice too, the food and service were excellent. The plate sizes were enough for 2 and the quality was superb. I am very happy i went to this restaurant and i recommend you to go. :)

Tom Parash

This was a fun night out with the family. The cook that prepared our food was funny and talented as well. The food was delicious but the bill can get real high real fast. But that is the name of the game at this teppan style restaurant.

A Private User

Scallops were the worst Ive ever had in a restaurant. Sushi was not good either. Expensive bad food. I think the only way this place is in business is because its convenient for people staying across the street in the hotel.