Kanki Crabtree

4.5

811 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
(919) 782-9708
Website
http://www.kanki.com/crabtree-valley-mall
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!

Location
4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612
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

Popular dishes

What 811 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
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kanki Crabtree offers a lively dining experience with "entertaining chefs" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "fun atmosphere" and "prompt service," making it a great choice for celebrations, especially birthdays. While some found service inconsistent, the "exceptional hibachi performances" and "ample portions" often win diners over. A memorable spot for group gatherings.

812 Reviews

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Sara
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
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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Helen
Raleigh
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Michelle
VIP
Chicago
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were great! Thanks for a fun evening
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Monica
VIP
Raleigh
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a 5:30 reservation. We weren’t seated until 6:00 and didn’t have food until 7:30.
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Kevin
Raleigh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
There seemed to be a shortage of chefs. The seating and over ambiance was good, but the service staff seemed stretched. The food was excellent.
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Marquita
Raleigh
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our waitress wasn’t very attentive to the whole table. There was some type of black stuff in my sprite class and when I got home I instantly had to go to the bathroom and I am still back and forth to the toilet. I will not be coming to this Kanki again. Also my mother said the bathroom was very nasty.
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Ken
VIP
Raleigh
112 reviews
4.0
112 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It had been almost 15 years since we last ate at Kanki. A few things have changed since then, but for the most part it was the same as we remembered. It's your traditional habachi restaurant. Our chef wasn't big on showmanship, but the food was good and plentiful and the waitress was available when we needed her to refill our drinks.
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Laura
VIP
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jesus was wonderful! It was my daughter’s birthday and he did a great job! Personable and great performance!
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Brian
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time! Great food, great service, great value!
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Ann
Raleigh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The overall value was very good, even though we felt very rushed to finish and free up our seats. After we were provided food and drinks, there was no follow up for additional drinks, even refills on water. Being rushed at the end, took away from the overall experience.
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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 811 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.kanki.com/crabtree-valley-mall
Phone number
(919) 782-9708
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!

Kanki Crabtree

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

1/2 Price Bottles of Wine

1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine

Daily Drink Specials

Popular dishes

Steak Kanki

Kanki Special

Sushi for Two

Menu

What 811 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Kanki Crabtree offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kanki Crabtree restaurant rated?

Is Kanki Crabtree currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information