Kanki Crabtree

4.5

817 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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

What 817 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
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kanki Crabtree is a vibrant destination for celebrations with "excellent food" and "fun atmosphere." The hibachi chefs are often "entertaining" and skilled, making special occasions memorable. While some diners noted service delays, the restaurant consistently delivers "great customer service" and a lively experience, with ample portions and a welcoming environment.

817 Reviews

A
Alanna
Raleigh
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Coco
Raleigh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Julie
Western NC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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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Tijuana
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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S
Sara
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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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Helen
Raleigh
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
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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Michelle
VIP
Chicago
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
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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M
Monica
VIP
Raleigh
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
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 on January 19, 2025
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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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 817 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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

Menu

What 817 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