Kanpai of Japan
5303 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell
(804) 541-8853
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Friendly and attentive servers. Great Food. Can be a little expensive for some dining choices. Seems like it has been in Hopewell forever. Can accommodate large parties.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered fried rice through DoorDash because it was listed on the menu, only for my order to be canceled. When I called to ask why, I was told they don’t sell fried rice by itself. I suggested they update their menu to avoid confusing customers, and they hung up on me and blocked my number. Terrible customer service.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The lady who answered the phone was very rude to me when i asked her a question about why my order was cancelled. Then she proceeded to hang up in my face and block me from calling. All i wanted to do was to have a mature conversation.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Had a great chef ! He cooked the food to taste great. Like this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My birthday dinner was great!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was not good at all. My stomach has been hurting since I left there. This was my first and last time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I went to this place a few days ago and my food was incredibly undercooked….even found a long grey piece of hair in my rice I am absolutely disgusted … everything was diabolical and overpriced even the staff member I encountered seemed impatient and rude. Don’t waste your time eating here unless you’d like to be on the toilet over next couple of days (:
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The facility is dated but serviceable. The staff is friendly and engaged with the customers. The food is just okay. It's nothing special, but it's also not offensive. I guess that's my overall take on this restaurant. It's nothing special, but not offensive. I found the servings of food fair, but the price per plate is really high when you consider the overall experience and ingredients. I enjoy opinionated food and flavors. This food tasted unopionionated and generally flat yet safe. If you're looking for a local hibachi fix, I think this will hit the spot. If you're looking for unique flavor profiles and something leaning toward traditional Japanese tappenyaki this isn't the place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hibachi Steak
I like this place, I've been a couple times. The Shrimp and Scallops with rice and mixed vegetables was great, the first time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Overall the food was good. The hibachi meals were flavorful and cooked well, which is always something I enjoy when going to a hibachi-style restaurant. Watching the chef cook in front of you is usually part of the fun experience.
However, during this visit the cooks weren’t very entertaining compared to what you typically see at other hibachi restaurants. Usually there’s more interaction, energy, and tricks involved, which adds a lot to the dining experience.
I also noticed there is an automatic gratuity added, which might be part of the reason the chefs don’t feel the need to be as engaging or entertaining as you might expect at most hibachi spots. The food itself was good, but the overall experience felt a little more average than what I’m used to with hibachi dining.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
On 2/28/2026 I had the pleasure of having Cevin as my server. He was fun, charasmaric, and a very good chef. He made the experience joyful and put a smile on everyone's face at the table. The food tasted very good and he did a wonderful job.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ONLY negative thing I have is the menu says it has a sushi bar and they no longer serve sushi. Other than that, this place was FANTASTIC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Classic Hibachi, well-cooked food, and the chef was hilarious.
They also do a birthday special for us which included a gong, so mention birthdays with both eyes open😅
The prices were very reasonable and they offered a wide selection of beverages.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Experience it for yourself!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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