Kawa's Hibachi Grill and Lounge

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had such a fantastic experience at this hibachi grill! From the moment we sat down, the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The chef was not only incredibly skilled but also entertaining — watching the food cooked right in front of us made the whole meal feel like a show and dinner combined. The steak was cooked perfectly and so tender, the fried rice was full of flavor, and the noodles and vegetables were seasoned just right. Everything was hot, fresh, and generously portioned. You can really taste the quality. Service was friendly and attentive, and the whole experience felt fun and relaxed — perfect for a date night, family dinner, or celebration. We left full, happy, and already talking about coming back. Highly recommend if you’re craving great food and a fun dining experience!

I got egg drop soup and it was Luke warm at best. Mongolian Beef was very sweet and the Miso soup didnt have any tofu in it. Terrible service! We sat at the bar and it seemed we were bothering the staff. Not good.

Kawa Sushi in Tyler is one of our go-to spots for great sushi! We had a party of eight on a Saturday, so the service was a bit slower than usual, and it was louder than normal, but that’s to be expected with a busy night. The sushi, as always, was fresh and delicious with a wide variety to choose from—everything from classic rolls to creative pairings that surprisingly work. Easily the best sushi we’ve found in Tyler!

Sat at the sushi bar and had a fantastic evening speaking to the chefs, who prepared equally incredible food for us. All the staff and servers we interacted with were very helpful, informative, and friendly, and the restaurant’s interior was quite beautiful. There’s a full bar, and we were also graced with live music from a local performer. Prices are fair as well, especially for the quality. We plan to make this a regular stop, and look forward to coming back soon. Will definitely have to give the hibachi grill a try sometime, but it looked fantastic from a distance, and everyone seemed to be having an excellent time.

Huge portion sizes of great food, and the entertainment of watching it be cooked while conversing with the chefs and other diners is nice. It's an accomplishment to not have leftovers. The soy sauce can sometimes overpower everything and make it all taste the same, though texture differences help distinguish them.

Our experience for the last two visits have not been anything like the one’s shown. The service was poor, rushed, chaotic and orders completed incorrectly. For a reservation for 10, to celebrate a birthday, the table was short 1 chair. Only 4 forks with a stack of napkins were placed in the center of the table, and plates for sharing had to be asked for. They were placed on the table in such a manner they slid off the stack. They were "out of" the beer…a common brand, and when we paid in cash, they were out of money to give anything but one’s, five’s and ten’s. Server kept complaining they were slammed, making excuses for sub par service and/or arrangements. We were served chunks of meat, not medium rare filets. The shrimp was tough. Though comped when it was brought to the "manager’s" attention, it was a lousy experience. Drinks were ordered, yet never received. It appears the entire restaurant staff is young and without appropriate customer service skills. A young male employee kept slinging his very long hair and running his hands through it while creating "to go" orders, and sneaking treats from ….not sure where, what or who’s food. Finally, after much chaos, we were asked if we wanted to recognize the birthday celebration, but when we said no, it was too late, the server said, "good". It’s really just embarrassing. Awful experience. Loud, cold, chaotic and poorly managed. The restaurant needs some mature management.

What a wonderful place! First visit last Wednesday at noon. Great noon special. Quiet, nice atmosphere. Waitress was very pleasant, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. I can't stop talking about this place! LOVE!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩