Kabooki Sushi - Sand Lake

First, the service was absolutely flawless! My server Thi P was literally the best! He was very knowledgeable about the menu and every time I need a drink or wanted a roll, he was right there. The drinks were amazing, the food amazing! The vibes were great! The LV roll is the best roll I’ve ever had in my life! I also sat at the sushi bar and those guys are awesome! Seeing their talent in action was great but they are also so friendly and kind!

Our server Mackenzie made a wonderful big difference in my first impression of Kabooki. My mom & I came in without a reservation for magical dining and were seated promptly. I do wish their sake list was a bit more ample with more price ranges and the acoustic I found not to my liking for even an intimate setting: I found myself shouting a bit or having to guess what was said. It’s cool if that’s the vibe you want. Tori Tori -Esque but make it sit down dinner!

Sophisticated atmosphere with the freshest sushi I've ever had. Creative combinations will spark your love of food again. Everything was incredible, including the cocktails, sake, and dessert.

Excellent! The ambiance is calming and intimate. Greeted by a lovely host who offered me options for seating since I was dining alone understanding that dining alone doesn't mean you want to be alone. Decided the bar area because of the ambiance of the lit bar and the potential conversation of the bartenders. Bartenders were wonderful. They knew all about the menu, suggested drink pairings, didn't mind me drinking mineral water. I had two rolls, the j roll which was full of flavor from the truffle cream to the sweetest chili and then for a spicier flare, I had the double tekka roll that had house infused tamari and kizami wasabi. Both rolls were fantastic. Highly recommend.

Keelah Evans

The cooked shrimp sushi was absolutely delicious. The shrimp was perfectly tender with a mild, slightly sweet flavor that paired beautifully with the seasoned rice. Everything tasted fresh, clean, and well-balanced not overpowering at all. A great option if you prefer sushi that’s flavorful without being raw. I’d definitely order this again! 🍣

Dóra Dumitrașcu

I had a great experience with my party here. We started with the miso soups which were very delightful and rich in taste, then we ordered almost all of the nigiri types. The fish was very fresh and delicious but I think the rice could be improved and the fish could be cut a little bit thicker than we received it. We also got some of the hot dishes like the gyoza (the sauce was amazing but was not a fan of the gyoza itself) shrimp tempura (very nice) and the fried chicken which was delicious! The service was excellent, Eric was our server and he always checked on us and kept an eye on everything. I really enjoyed the yuzu gimlet cocktail as well. An extra detail that I really appreciated is that they separated the various nigiris into 4 separate plates for each person instead of putting everything together, which made it much easier to eat.

Angel R. Mota

Very nice place, all types of sushi and other meals that are amazing. Great for a date or tomgo wuth friends clasical japanese style. Very good cheff selection. Try the different cocktails and vast selection of raw fish. The korean crispy ribs are also amazing.

Salathia Richburg

First, the service was absolutely flawless! My server Thi P was literally the best! He was very knowledgeable about the menu and every time I need a drink or wanted a roll, he was right there. The drinks were amazing, the food amazing! The vibes were great! The LV roll is the best roll I’ve ever had in my life! I also sat at the sushi bar and those guys are awesome! Seeing their talent in action was great but they are also so friendly and kind!

PATITOS VERDES S.A de C.V

Our server Mackenzie made a wonderful big difference in my first impression of Kabooki. My mom & I came in without a reservation for magical dining and were seated promptly. I do wish their sake list was a bit more ample with more price ranges and the acoustic I found not to my liking for even an intimate setting: I found myself shouting a bit or having to guess what was said. It’s cool if that’s the vibe you want. Tori Tori -Esque but make it sit down dinner!

Shae Von Marsh

Sophisticated atmosphere with the freshest sushi I've ever had. Creative combinations will spark your love of food again. Everything was incredible, including the cocktails, sake, and dessert.

Renea Skinner

Excellent! The ambiance is calming and intimate. Greeted by a lovely host who offered me options for seating since I was dining alone understanding that dining alone doesn't mean you want to be alone. Decided the bar area because of the ambiance of the lit bar and the potential conversation of the bartenders. Bartenders were wonderful. They knew all about the menu, suggested drink pairings, didn't mind me drinking mineral water. I had two rolls, the j roll which was full of flavor from the truffle cream to the sweetest chili and then for a spicier flare, I had the double tekka roll that had house infused tamari and kizami wasabi. Both rolls were fantastic. Highly recommend.

Mariah Nelson

The overall experience at Kabooki sushi was impressive, characterized by excellent service and outstanding culinary offerings, making it an attractive option for a night out with friends or a romantic partner; I intend to return.

Melissa Iliakostas

Ryan made our entire experience 5 stars !!! From the moment we sat down to when we left ! Everything was amazing, but what made the experience was Ryan!!! He went above and beyond explaining the menu to us, recommending his favorites to being so attentive! He also executed the timing of our dishes perfectly! Thank you Ryan! You deserve a promotion!! 10/10 recommend! The sushi and food was phenomenal I highly recommend The Bookie Bookie, the Jessica Rabbit and Ube cheesecake! But you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu Front house and back of the house staff were all professional and friendly- you can tell this place is run well! Vibes were immaculate. 10/10 recommend !

Rebecca Ruelo

Great experience! Our server, Thi, was attentive and nice, and so helpful with finding delicious menu items despite my dietary restrictions. The wagyu carpaccio was incredible as was the ube latte and ube cheesecake! We will be back!

Del Greenhalgh

Beautiful contemporary dining. Food was excellent, prices were reasonable, Jade our server was brilliant. Highly recommend it.

Matthew Landon Heller

Jordan and Jamie were absolutely awesome. Courteous and professional. Food quality and freshness was perfect. Great vibes inside. Clean surfaces, comfortable temperature, clean bathrooms, delicious Ube Cheesecake dessert. Moneybags were amazing. One up mushroom dish was phenomenal. Enjoyed the Sticky ribs, so tender you can eat ribs off the bone with chopsticks alone. Great music, welcoming and professional hostess. Was able to accommodate us at peak hours on a high top , the chairs had backs so it was awesome and ergonomically appeasing. Would come back for certain. fair pricing given food quality.

Mark Sandlin

I brought my son to Kabooki while we were on vacation at Universal. We sat at the sushi bar and our waitress was lovely and very helpful. She made recommendations and we loved everything we ordered. It was also very enjoyable to watch the sushi being made. The atmosphere is stylish and upscale. Overall a wonderful dinner.

Great service from Jade! We had the brussel sprouts appetizer, miso soup, a sashimi plate and a nigiri chef assortment. The cheesecake is fantastic, it is a chocolate cheesecake with whipped cream and meringue. We were greeted warmly by the hostess when we came in and offered a choice of two tables. We really appreciate the excellent customer service and the craftsmanship that went into the sushi. Our entire experience tonight was better than expected! Went back again a few months later and again had terrific service and food. Real Japanese sushi and sashimi. We ate at the bar this time so we could watch them make the sushi. We actually went twice this week. We had one great dessert, chocolate cheesecake which was different from our last visit, but just as delightful. We had tiramisu the second night and the flavor was very unusual compared to other tiramisu we have had, so do t recommend that for dessert. We love the ambiance of the restaurant though it's definitely noisy. The manager, hostesses and servers go above and beyond to make dinner a truly special experience. Great place!

My wife and I went reserved a table through Resy on a Sunday evening to give it a try. We were very happy to have had the best server, McKenzie. She was very knowledgeable, easy going, accommodating and friendly. I have a shell fish allergy and she knew the menu so well she was able to make recommendations and adjustments to make sure I was taken care of. My wife loved her spot on recommendations. The food was very good, very bold flavors and some unique combinations we will be going back to have again. We really enjoyed our experience and hopefully we'll be able to sit in McKenzies section again!

Erica

We celebrated a birthday here and it was phenomenal. The service was outstanding, they are attentive and conscientious of any food allergies in the group. We loved sharing a bunch of the menu items. Thanks for a fun night out!

Ashland Brown

Great service from Jade! We had the brussel sprouts appetizer, miso soup, a sashimi plate and a nigiri chef assortment. The cheesecake is fantastic, it is a chocolate cheesecake with whipped cream and meringue. We were greeted warmly by the hostess when we came in and offered a choice of two tables. We really appreciate the excellent customer service and the craftsmanship that went into the sushi. Our entire experience tonight was better than expected!

Seth Gray

My wife and I went reserved a table through Resy on a Sunday evening to give it a try. We were very happy to have had the best server, McKenzie. She was very knowledgeable, easy going, accommodating and friendly. I have a shell fish allergy and she knew the menu so well she was able to make recommendations and adjustments to make sure I was taken care of. My wife loved her spot on recommendations. The food was very good, very bold flavors and some unique combinations we will be going back to have again. We really enjoyed our experience and hopefully we'll be able to sit in McKenzies section again!

Phillip Luis

If you’re looking for a spot that’s perfect for a date night and full of pleasant surprises, this Kabooki location absolutely delivers. From the moment I sat at the bar for dinner, the entire experience was top-notch. I started with an incredible tuna tasting, followed by the hot rock Wagyu experience—which was not only fun but absolutely delicious. The highlight of the night, though, was a dish called “Money Bags.” It was rich, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Pro tip: order a bowl of rice and mix it with the crema from the Money Bags—trust me, it’s next-level good. Overall, this place checks every box: great atmosphere, amazing food, and excellent service. Definitely one of my new favorite dining spots in Orlando!

The food was outstanding! The sticky short ribs were the best I ever had, the the wagyu capaccio. Service was friendly, but it took a while till we get our food and drinks.it was a really nice experience

Sandra Jeske

The food was outstanding! The sticky short ribs were the best I ever had, the the wagyu capaccio. Service was friendly, but it took a while till we get our food and drinks.it was a really nice experience

I’ve been here a number of times. Drinks are good (I got the gimlet recently) and they’re good but small for $17ish. My gimlet was like two sips unfortunately. Sushi is always good. Octopus was amazing. The fried chicken was odd I don’t know what the seasoning was but it was off putting. Stick to the sushi/seafood that’s clearly where they shine! Service and vibe is always nice too.

Nadia Amy

I’ve been here a number of times. Drinks are good (I got the gimlet recently) and they’re good but small for $17ish. My gimlet was like two sips unfortunately. Sushi is always good. Octopus was amazing. The fried chicken was odd I don’t know what the seasoning was but it was off putting. Stick to the sushi/seafood that’s clearly where they shine! Service and vibe is always nice too.

Magical Menu Kabooki Sand Lake Review We had high hopes for this place based on reviews and photos and since they were part of the Magical Dining in Orlando we thought to give it a go. We started with the Tigre appetizer was a smaller portion compared to the karage but expected for this pre fixed menu. It was fresh and different .. not bad but not something I would necessarily order again. The Karage Chicken was a generous portion but was so covered in sauce it lacked crispiness.. and came with a sauce to dip it in.. a bit heavy on the salty side but decent. I wanted to try a cocktail so I ordered their Kabookie Old fashioned. This was a disappointment for the price. I was suspicious from them using Old Forester, not exactly high or even mid grade whisky but I was game so I got it. Holy Heavy Cinnamon Batman.. it should be called a cinnamon old fashioned. You got some cherry bitter notes but it was pretty bad despite the good presentation. We then jumped into the main course, where we opted for the Double Tekka Roll and Chef’s choice 🍣 .. it was a little on the spicy side but that is fine and the nigiri is a bit mini lol but very nice at least. They gave us tuna, salmon and a few white fish. We also had the St Louis ribs, which we bith felt was an odd way to showcase their restaurant. The bark or crust was a bit tough but the meat part was very tender and okay tasting. It was almost too tender and I was spitting out pieces of cartilage for most of my ribs. We were impressed with how tender it was but would not order it again. Finally we go to dessert, and had the C4 lava cake which was a disaster.. we did not even finish it.. it was like a kid put this thing together and used every flavor they coukd find including green onions, lemon, raspberry.. if they would have just had chocolate cake and ice cream, it would be amazing. The star of the show was their Ube Cheesecake which we had to upgrade for $8 extra which is a bit steep since we already were paying for dessert but none the less, it was the best thing we ate all night and I would definitely recommend. Wait staff was good and did a good job with clearing and water service. The waiter did try to push the idea every dish was delicious.. it was a bit much. Like every freaking dish “so this was delicious, I take it..” I mean.. what are we gonna say ?? “Nah bro.. this aint it!” Lol. The guy was a weird and it is too bad because all the other servers seemed normal. This meal made us both feel ill to our stomach and we would NOT recommend and felt it was overhyped and while the decor was cool with fresh tuna and wagyu hanging up for you to see.. we cannot in good faith recommend this place.

ruffino28

The restaurant was quite dark and noisy, making it hard to relax and have a conversation. Parking in the area was difficult. The food was average overall, and considering how expensive it was, the value didn’t match the experience

Overall, the experience was lackluster and didn’t live up to the pricing or the hype. Having dined at Michelin-star alternatives in Orlando, this place fell short in comparison. The fresh nigiri was good, but the cooked dishes were disappointing. Especially the grilled octopus and the chicken karaage, where the sauce completely overpowered the flavor. Service was good, but the pacing of the meal was off, with random food flow and long gaps between dishes. Unfortunately, not worth the price and there are better alternatives for this type of cuisine.