Kanki - North Market Square

The experience here was lovely atmosphere was very welcoming It was very friendly fast service I love the way they listen and they cater to your need make you feel real special A 10 out of 10 I do recommend and I'm very picky when it comes down to my food so if I was satisfied that's a plus

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Darren was our server and he was outstanding! Never did we have to a So for drinks to be filled or anything. Very attentive and very, very nice. Food was great.

We had a great anniversary dinner at Kanki North Market. It was awesome entertainment and food. The service was super even though they were very busy. I would highly recommend for any reason but great to celebrate a special day.

My family and I had a disappointing experience at Kanki on Old Wake Forest Rd in Raleigh while celebrating my grandson’s birthday. The grill was not clean. Our party included five adults and four children, but only 3 adults ordered food. Our bill was over $250, yet our service was poor and automatic gratuity of 18% was added to our bill, removing our ability to tip based on the service actually received.

The billing process was confusing, and unlike our previous five visits, we were not allowed to substitute certain meats in the combination entrées. When we spoke with the manager, she did not provide a helpful or reasonable explanation, which led two adults in our party to decide not to order at all. This lack of consistency was disappointing.

The chef seemed unsure about the proper cook time for scallops—they were nearly overcooked—and he introduced himself under two different names, which added to the confusion. Some of his hibachi tricks and presentation also needed improvement. While the food itself tasted good, his responses came across as a bit sarcastic.

Overall, this experience did not meet the standards we’ve come to expect from Kanki. The automatic gratuity was not earned, especially considering we had three separate tickets. Treating our party as a large group just to add a tip—and then asking for more—felt inappropriate. My grandson deserved a much a better birthday dinner. Unfortunately, we will not be returning to this Kanki location.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Great Place, Very Pleasant Staff

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great experience & the staff was wonderful! Went there with my family to celebrate my birthday & everyone made it memorable!

Staff, food, and service was top notch. Always have had great experiences at this location.

All around great experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a wonderful dinner while in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just all around one of me and my family favorite places to go my son loves the show and I love the calamari extra crispy of course and my daughter enjoyed the bday song for her bday our cook was hilarious he was so entertaining

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My husband and I brought our interior decorator and her fiancé for dinner. The food was great. The service was slow. My husband paid cash and waited forever for the waiter and we had to leave and so left over a $120 tip.

Great Waitstaff and our Hibachi Cook was really entertaining. Thank you both. Food is Standard and could be a bit better. Cleanliness would be appreciated in the Entrance/Bar Area and in the Dining Area as the Floors are very Slippery and Fatty.

Great Japanese Restaurant with excellent service and the food is always good, prepared the way you want it! This is a well known Restaurant so make a reservation especially on the weekends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a great time. The chef was very fun and the servers were polite and friendly. It was a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. The Rockin Lava Shrimp and the Hibachi Steak are delicious. We love it here and will be back!

I got the samurai, however, my filet mignon tasted funny, and the sushi I ate was fresh and the service was nice.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5