Kotobuki

Kotobuki is one of those places that is always busy but you also know you're not going there to have a romantic dinner. It is very tight. The table next to you is so close that you literally hear the person's conversation. The employees always seem stressed. Now to the food. The sushi is good. I do enjoy it. Probably one of the better sushi restaurants on Long Island. You will wait for the food. The online ordering system is terrible. One thing I will say is that they definitely have the best 'spicy mayo'. If you enjoy spicy mayo with your sushi get theirs. All in all, enjoy the food. It is good. But don't go there for the ambiance....go there to enjoy the food and leave. Hope that helps....

Easily one of my favorite sushi joints on the Island. The food is incredible (get the k-mac sliders and the negimaki, trust me!), the service is consistently great, and they have a great drink selection as well.

Kotobuki is a Hauppauge staple. Their food is consistent and delicious. While I devoured my body weight in sashimi, their rolls were also fantastic. We had several rolls, the Tataki, and the Tartar. I'd recommend each to a friend.

The team is awesome here! I love coming to see Yoshi over the many many years, we look for her. Kevin and Jay are awesome and have been great to us! I have been in food and retail my whole life and look for places that don’t just have good food but appreciate their people/ customers. This team continues to make this place special to me and my family and always lead with what they can do with energy and enthusiasm. They even take the time to engage on the phone with take out orders, they also make sure you know they know it’s you. That is what make people an to come back feeling like they are appreciated. You are the best!!!! And of course everyone know food is great!

Last Friday, my wife and I found ourselves wandering through the Hauppauge, NY neighborhood after 9:30 p.m., searching for a place to eat. Having been to Kotobuki before, we decided it was worth revisiting—and it turned out to be a wonderful choice. We both started with hot green tea, which arrived alongside warm towels to cleanse our hands. Oh my God—what a soothing therapy for the hands before dinner! The tea was piping hot, with a grassy, fresh flavor that instantly awakened the senses. Next came the asari soup, a ritual must-have for me. Its delicate, savory broth was hot and satisfying, with just the right balance—not overpowering, but deeply comforting. We followed it with an otoshi salad, a mix of pickled cucumbers offering intriguing flavors. While it was enjoyable, it’s not a di