So in my search to create a Japanese Steakhouse list, we stopped into Kabuto last night in the University Area. Sushi bar up front and the cook-tops in the back. It was a slow night, so I was curious to see the quality of the staff. Typical menu of soup, salad, rice, veggies, noodles and choice of meat around $18 for single, and $21 for combo. \n\nWhen we arrived, the soup came out just as we sat down, then the waitress took our drink order. A little odd and rushed, but I moved on and enjoyed the soup. Next was the salad which came with a choice of ginger dressing or ranch. Unfortunately, it seemed like the salad w/dressing was sitting around for pre-made with dressing on top. Ginger dressing was chunky and watery...had one bite and set it to the side. \n\nNext came the rice and veggies. To my surprise, the chef cooked everything at once and it wasn't done with the same excitement and precision as other steakhouses I've been to. After the rice, veggies and meat came the noodles...all piled on the same plate. I prefer the rice to be in a separate bowl, but well. \n\nOverall...just OK. The chef was OK and the food was OK...gots of leftovers as always. They also get you in and out in less than an hour...some might feel rushed, but it felt OK to me as I wasn't able to eat that much because I didn't have a break in between the cooking of other items...it was all piled on.