Chef Chikara Sono is a master of Kaiseki cuisine, known for delivering authentic Japanese dining experiences. He gained acclaim at Kyo Ya in New York's East Village before embarking on his own venture, Kappo Sono....
Kyo Yakiniku is a Japanese BBQ buffet restaurant offering an all-you-can-eat experience with premium Wagyu, sushi, sashimi, and various hot dishes. It provides both buffet and à la carte options, making it suitable for diverse dining preferences and occasions, from casual nights to special celebrations.
Customer Perception
Customers appreciate the all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ experience, highlighting it as a great spot for both casual dining and special celebrations. The variety of premium meats, sushi, and hot dishes, served directly to the table, is well-received.
Additional Details
Kyo Yakiniku offers two main buffet tiers: a Premium Buffet for $58 and a Gourmet Buffet for $88, which includes premium cuts and deluxe dishes. An à la carte menu is also available for those preferring more flexibility.
Not explicitly mentioned for specific dietary preferences like vegan or gluten-free. Given the focus on Japanese BBQ, options may be limited for strict dietary needs, but some flexibility might be available upon request.
Best Times to Visit
The restaurant is open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, making it an ideal dinner destination. It's noted as perfect for both casual nights and special celebrations, suggesting it can be busy during standard dinner hours.
I made a reservation here to celebrate my birthday with my family, and we had such a wonderful experience.
The food was delicious, and the service was incredibly friendly. A special shout-out to Evelyn, who took the time to patiently explain everything to us since it was our first time visiting. She made us feel so welcome.
Thank you for making my birthday extra special with the complimentary cocktail, a slice of cake with "Happy Birthday" written on it, and even a printed photo that we got to take home as a lovely keepsake. We really appreciated all the thoughtful touches and had an amazing time!
Me and my 5 friends was seating in table 8 had such a wonderful dining experience here. All the dishes we tried were flavorful and beautifully presented. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Highly recommended!
4
This time I visited Kyo Yakiniku in Glebe, a BBQ restaurant that offers both all you can eat and à la carte options. We went with the highest tier buffet at $88.
Overall, the meat quality was quite average. The beef tongue was sliced too thin, lacking the texture and richness you would normally expect.
Interestingly, some of the fried items stood out more. The octopus was nicely cooked with a good texture, and the tempura was one of the more impressive parts of the meal.
The sashimi selection was quite limited, with only salmon, snapper and tuna available. If you enjoy a wider variety of sashimi, this might feel a bit disappointing. There are more options for sushi, but scallops are not available as sashimi and can only be ordered as nigiri, which was a letdown.
At first, the dessert selection looked quite promising. However, during the meal, we found out that each person is limited to only three desserts, with no prior notice or signage at all. Considering this is an all-you-can-eat option, this restriction feels quite disappointing and takes away from the overall experience. It honestly felt unnecessarily restrictive and was one of the biggest downsides of the visit.
The restaurant does offer various promotions throughout the week, but even with those deals, I personally feel there are better options in Sydney at this price point.
Overall verdict: average, not a place I would rush back to.
5
I went last Friday with my partner and our experience there was outstanding. The host and staff made us feel welcome and comfortable since the beginning. The food was excellent quality and came to our table very fast.
Looking forward to coming back for another food coma!
4
Visited Kyo Yakiniku in Glebe with my family and we ordered the Ultimate 1kg barbecue set. Overall, it was a decent experience, but with a few drawbacks.
The service was good and the staff were friendly, which we appreciated. However, the food took quite a while to come out, which dampened the experience a bit—especially when dining as a group.
One of the main letdowns was the rice. All the bowls we received were quite dry, and unfortunately none of us were impressed with that aspect of the meal.
As for the meat, the quality was acceptable, but not particularly memorable or outstanding. It did the job, but didn’t really wow us.
Overall, it’s a solid spot with friendly service, but there’s definitely room for improvement. Giving it 4 stars.
