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Koi Restaurant

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600 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 100
Seal Beach, CA 90740

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Koi Restaurant
Local(562) 431-1186

600 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 100
Seal Beach, CA 90740

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In Seal Beach go to Koi Restaurant for a two star meal.

User Reviews of Koi Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Hifi S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Koi has in my opinion the best sushi outside of Torrance/Gardena, which is where you'll find the best no frills Japanese food... but Koi is definitely not lagging in quality or taste. Fresh fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably my favorite restaurant in the world. I've had so many different types of sushi, and whenever there is hype I am usually let down. Not so for this Koi location (the Hollywood location...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn W.

5.0 of 5 stars. As my yoga instructor says, "You've worked very hard today and eat something yummy, you deserve it." This place has all the yummy goodness (and a good wine list) you can want!
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rory D.

4.0 of 5 stars. My wife and I decided to check out Koi on a Friday night. It was pleasantly busy, but not too loud. The sushi was outstanding. The only reason I did not give Koi 5 stars is due to the decor and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly T.

4.0 of 5 stars. In our ongoing quest for the area's best oysters, we came by Koi and ate at the sushi bar. I had been hearing so many good things about the sushi at Koi for years, but since V. used to work in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cameron M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best sushi in so cal! Fish is very fresh! I love going here everytime I come home! The sushi chefs have been there for aLong time and are very skilled and talented. Another thing that impresses me is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheila T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I tried the sushi specialty rolls and the beef/tempura combo entree. The appetizer special was small but delicious. We ordered the zucchini (i think) flower appetizer and we received two pieces of it....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole P.

4.0 of 5 stars. If we were basing stars strictly on the sushi/food, I would actually go with 5 stars. Everything is insanely fresh and delicious. I loved every single bite, which included some nigiri (yellowtail...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I feel this is the best sushi in the Long Beach/Seal Beach area. The hamachi is consistently smooth and melts in your mouth. All the standard fare is great and if you ask for some specials they can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Davizzle V.

1.0 of 5 stars. Worst experience that I've had at a restaurant in a long time last night! It all started when we walked in. The place was super busy, so we walked up to the host, an older Asian man, stared at us with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chels H.

5.0 of 5 stars. oh my gosh. i get giddy whenever i drive up to this place. It opens at 5 and more often than not, there's a line of people waiting. i get all nervous and hope i don't have to drop-kick some lady if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Loree Erin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic! The fish is melt in your mouth fresh and yummmy! Sat at the sushi bar which is primo, the chef made some things that are not on the menu and should be, this one fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wanted to find a really good Sushi place reasonably close to my area and stumbled upon the yelp reviews for Koi of Seal Beach.I have to say that you yelpers truly know your sushi, because I totally...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the best Japanese restaurants ANYWHERE! True, it is not cheap... but, then, why should it be? It's the best, and the prices reflect the superb quality of the food. Ironically, we found...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by corrie c.

4.0 of 5 stars. All their sushi is good but I highly recommend their seared Ahi!!! OMG!!! It's pricey though and small portions =[
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee B.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you know sushi, you know this is the best in OC and probably in the top 10 in California. However, like any sushi restaurant, you've got to sit at the bar to get the good stuff.I've spoken with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rad S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am a big fan. I travel a lot for work, and try new sushi places as often as I can. This place did not disappoint. I had the Super California roll (with eel on top) and the Seal Beach roll. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan Q.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to say this place is good, but not great. For higher price points, I expect to be 'wow'ed a little bit or see some new expression of cuisine.I had the toro, yellow tail, agedashi tofu, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Keven W.

5.0 of 5 stars. My mom introduced me to this place when I was young like 14 and we been customers ever since then so that makes it 12 years now. It is a good place to take a date on and I have done so. I have taken...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Extremely high quality fish with a large variety of fish! Omakase is the way to go.. It loses a star for service...sushi chefs are very attentive; however, filling up my water, getting me more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Koi has the best veggie-rolls ever!!! I love their Agedashi tofu too. The food quality is always consistent. However, the service has been hit and miss. Koi is not cheap and they are always super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Angelette B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fresh fish, sushi bar is popular, usually have to wait to be seated, the Toro is to die for, friendly staff, appearance is clean, yummy fresh cut pineapple wedge is given after meal at sushi bar.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Voon W.

3.0 of 5 stars. High fish quality, decent service and OK value...Came here with the extended family and they packed 6 of us [4 2 kids] in one of their small booths. Wasn't ideal, especially since we ordered a ton,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Some of the best tempura I've ever had! Rolls are fresh but average. A little overpriced for the potion size, but it's a good place. It can get crowded, so I'd recommend going early for dinner on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by anela b.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like the food and sushi here. Only thing is, I dont like going because of the people. I feel the place is too popular. It is always over crowded with white people, not to be racist or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by DaFunk P.

4.0 of 5 stars. i didn't know good sushi existed in Seal Beach but I was proven wrong at Koi. (i rarely venture outside of LA in SoCal)some of these fancy sushi restaurants i've been to try too hard and make sauces...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassie J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a great time at Koi while visiting my sister here in Long Beach. We got there on a Saturday evening around 7:30-7:45pm and there was about a 30 minute wait which was to be expected on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place... and my grandmother originally from Japan loves to come here too and she has very high standards when it comes to Japanese food.... so try this place out!
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by diana n.

4.0 of 5 stars. i was pleasantly surprised with this place. the sushi selection was a little limited and the prices were a little high, but everything we had was very good and fresh. the service was unremarkable, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by GiGi M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a few times and while the sushi's good it isn't extraordinary! The service is mediocre, the place needs to be renovated because it's pretty old. It's usually crowded there and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not a huge Sushi connoisseur but when it's someones favorite Sushi place its worth checking out.I just eat the basics, so I just had Maguro, Halibut and Shrimp. They were all tasty.Also tried a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Koi by Julee S. at InsiderPages

If I could live on sushi alone, I would. Having been to many of the popular and pricey sushi restaurants up in Los Angeles, Koi is on par if not better than the majority of them. And without all the attitude...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Great sushi by Allison M. at InsiderPages

Koi has some delicious sushi rolls and their chicken tempura plates are delicious as well. My favorite roll is the Long Beach roll, salmon, avocado and a ponzu sauce, very good.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Above average by Frannie R. at InsiderPages

We like Koi because it's close by and the food is above average. Some of my friends and family members enjoy dining at Koi slightly more than I do because they like sushi which I do not. I do like their cooked...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Graham G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely the best Sushi place in and around the Long Beach area, there might be a few better places in the LA region, but those I've never been to nor would deal with the headache to explore. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by LA F.

2.0 of 5 stars. This WAS one of my favorite sushi places around Long Beach, but then again I think it was only because it was the only one near long beach that was decent. I used to go at least once every two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa Marie M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Oy-Koi! You're A-OKay! Located in the Seal Beach plaza that is home to the Yucatan Grill, Patty's Place, and Finbar's. Oh! And I can't forget Mc Donald's and Taco Bell/Pizza Hut. This little plaza is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by matthew j.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the best you are going to get in the Long Beach area. Not necessarily the most exotic sushi selections or creations but the fish is consistently good. Not Little Tokyo good but if you want...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my friend's favorite sushi place. I've heard so much about it from her and others, that I had to try it. The quality of the fish is very high, and it's the first time I had a sashimi roll...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad W.

3.0 of 5 stars. OUTSTANDING. overpriced. UNIQUE. boring. ATYPICAL. commonI'm unusually torn. Ripped in two. This place is the greatest--but I don't really feel like going back. But I had fantastic fatty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Authentic taste by Traci K. at InsiderPages

It is very hard finding good, real japanese food around. Although a little pricey, Koi has great sushi as well as main entree dishes. i recommend the chicken katsu. It is a huge portion size too
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rick p.

3.0 of 5 stars. oh geez, went back recently and ordered some appetizers nigiri. the nigiri was disappointing; rice were cold, hard lumps. i think i've had better sushi from a refrigerator case in the supermarket....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda N.

5.0 of 5 stars. The sushi bar here is incredible. Before this place, I had never had good sushi and my low expectations were blown out of the water. I also had never had the pleasure of experiencing an orgasm in my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fred D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I stayed at a hotel around the corner from Koi, and when I passed Koi I checked it out on yelp and was surprised to see it had a huge number of mostly very positive reviews. I was not disappointed,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda E.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I came here for our 1 year anniversary. It was so delicious. Come here for the sashimi and nigiri, as they don't have many special rolls. The fish is very good quality. I ordered toro...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Best Sushi around

This place has the best and freshest sushi in the area. I am not to big on there rolls, but if you like fresh sushi and sashimi this is the place to go. Always a great selection of fish, and they always have...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher M.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the better sushi options in the South Bay, perhaps the best in Long Beach/Seal Beach area. They always have a vast assortment of specials, and the fish is some of the freshest I've had. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by June Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. The magic word of the evening: Omakase!The sushi chef at the bar was very knowledgeable about his craft. He was very accommodating and creative in his selections. At the end, my wife and I had gone...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by V N.

4.0 of 5 stars. wow...so I just went here on sunday! Um...the damage was $140. 0_o yes, I know...I know...sushi is always expensive...So this is what we had...one bottle of sake, two spider hand roll, three orders of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi L.

4.0 of 5 stars. SO FRESH. I'm still relatively new at the raw-fish thing, so I can't stand eating sushi that's not super fresh...like when it's all warm and melts in your mouth but NOT in a good way. Ugh. Koi...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by danny n.

3.0 of 5 stars. I just wasn't as impressed as I thought I'd be. The sushi was fresh and pretty tasty, but I've had better. The service was ok considering it was packed with people. The quality of their rice really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I learned the hard way that not all sushi is created equal and that in the end (unfortunately I mean that literally) bargain priced sushi isn't really a bargain after all. After that near death...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Apart from the one time I ate sushi in Japan, I can't imagine having better sushi than I get when I eat at Koi. For me, sushi is all about the freshness of the fish and the personality of the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shon L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Better than Naples, but not as good as Haru Haru, and its not even close to the foofy KOI joint in weho. Koi is on the small side, so seal beachers, long beachers, sunset beachers, and rossmoor-eans...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by emily g.

2.0 of 5 stars. So I convinced my roomie to not just walk to a local restaurant for dinner, but actually drive down the street to try Koi for a sushi dinner. We walked in and were immediately seated. Our server was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thu N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just came back from here again...and yes, it's still damn good. I wrote an update because for the first time, we were lucky enough to try the White Salmon (it's rare that they have it). Eating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Koi in Seal Beach is very good! The have the freshest fish, and the sushi chef is quite entertaining. I usually order the sashimi platter, and stuffed mushrooms. Everyone who sat at the bar, seems...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat A.

5.0 of 5 stars. If your idea of sushi is California Roll and Rainbow Roll go somehwere else. Or perhaps you are being exotic by ordering Spicy Tuna, then maybe you won't appreciate Koi. However, if you enjoy ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zilda B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Definitely not as good as I would have expected after reading all the reviews. I had a sushi dinner plate and my husband had chicken teriyaki. Sushi... minimal expectations (see, I've got nothing to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Funny F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good quality cuts of fish, and a nice rotating specials menu with delicious seasonal items. First place I ever tried abalone! Waits to get in sometimes are cumbersome, but if you appreciate tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dean S.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4.5 stars for good nigiri sushi, interesting appetizers, courteous wait staff and sushi chefs, clean and relaxed environment. I'm leaving off a .5 star because the hostess was unwelcoming. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shig N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Koi is a very good Japanese restaurant. The quality of the fish and their "sizing" is excellent. We've recently ended up at other Japanese places for sashimi but we decided this would be a good...
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Let me start off by saying that I am not a sushi guy... The first time I tried sushi I swore I would never tried it again. In fact my first time to Koi, I didn't even order sushi! I ended up trying...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fred M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ask for the tuna ribs as an appetizer. they rarely have them, however if they do do not hesitate. carpaccio! blue fin toro! spicy tuna tempura! sit at the bar if you can. way better experience.
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Yelp.com Review - by Emoh E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good quality, decent prices, kind service. Go early and sit at the sushi bar, it's a good experience. The sushi chefs are kind to the newbies and will create a menu/sampler platter according to your...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Please note: Do not go to Koi, sit at a table and then complain about the sushi. If you want the expertise of the Sushi Chef, sit at the Sushi BAR.But, if like me, sushi is not what drives your life,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marita Q.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have had two totally different experiences here, but after my second visit I doubt I will be returning. After my 1st visit I had actually recommended Koi to people, and I was sorely disappointed...
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Yelp.com Review - by Qbz Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. Without a doubt the best sushi I have ever had - and I lived in Japan for 5 years! I will only go to Koi while in the US - went to NYC last week and skipped their sushi - why bother?I see that other...
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Yelp.com Review - by CoCo C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Don't go here for the rolls! My roommate and I went here expecting our typical roll-fest sushi dinner and were sorely disappointed. It was expensive, small and decent. The vegetables they used were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I know this place has been reviewed over and over but I'm one of those annoying people that always has to get their two cents in no matter how relevant it really is. (I exaggerate slightly) My...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I used to love this place, then laid off for a couple of years. Then visited a couple of months ago to treat a visiting friend who loves Japanese. Though Koi is still OK, it's gone from exciting to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not sure what it is but I just didn't love this place as much as most other reviewers did. Maybe it was overly built up? Who knows. T, LV and I sat in a cozy booth. We ordered about three...
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Yelp.com Review - by troy h.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is busy day and night. They have a big fish selection to choose from the blackboard. But I must admit, the prices here are kinda inflated. Yes good for selection and variety, but expect to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Merrill H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ugh. I hate writing a review for a place that's been reviewed up the wazoo. After lifting weights at the gym at my bf's condo, I always think of Koi. My body needs protein and carbs, so where else can...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here in forever, but the latest Yelper who reviewed this prompted me to review, since I remembered it was there.The ex and I would frequent this place often, on Fridays after work and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristine H.

3.0 of 5 stars. After moving back to Long Beach I realized with sadness that we'd have to find yet another favorite local Sushi place.Unfortunately, Koi Sushi is NOT it.The sushi was... fine. Really nothing...
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Best, Fresh Sushi in town

My boyfriend and I are always on a hunt for a good Sushi restaurant. I almost don't want to write a review because that'll mean a longer wait. With that said... I typically have the worst side effects from...
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Yelp.com Review - by Catrina H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best sushi in the area!A local favorite that you will frequent again... and again!Lets keep it short and simple....Eat as the sushi bar, take recommendations and have fun!I can easily eat my way...
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ahhh sushi... Sushi and I have a long love-affair with many twists and turns along the way. We've been through a lot together. Many years ago we shared that young puppy-love in the beginning of our...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hello fellow Yelpers. This is my first Yelp review, so bear with me as I "pop my cherry". I have been consuming and enjoying sushi for five years now and feel that I know enough about it to write a...
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Yelp.com Review - by joseph k.

5.0 of 5 stars. had the tonkatsu for lunch today....wow. 5 stars. soft, thick and juicy with a good crisp panko flake crust. very attentive servers and the men's room was clean. one thing i liked about the...
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Yelp.com Review - by katie p.

5.0 of 5 stars. charming to the max. not only was the sushi velvety fresh, but the service was awesome. i can honestly say this was some of the best service i have ever had in califonia. the waitress made great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sushi girlfriends = a good time! Always! Especially at Koi where everything you eat is delish! Started with the usual sake & Asahi with the seasonal tempura...not sure what all the items were but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Louis J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Koi is one of my families favorite places to go. It's the type of place you could sit for hours and just nosh on some yummyness. We always get a bottle of wine or some sake and just order and order...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa W.

3.0 of 5 stars. decent food, good service, a little pricey for the area and the decor.
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Yelp.com Review - by Fatty A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sit at the sushi bar and let the sushi chef take care of you. The fish here is very fresh. Everything is reasonably priced for the quality of fish you will receive here. I ate alot of different...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tweety -.

2.0 of 5 stars. Came here last night. Sushi was OK. I don't know what all the hype is about...I expected more based on the rave reviews. white king salmon was really yummy. The blue fin toro was pretty good but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Linn H.

4.0 of 5 stars. After so many great reviews, I had to try this place! The location is easy to find if you're not driving too fast or paying attention. You can park on the street in front or the lot near it. The decor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by AJ K.

4.0 of 5 stars. A friend highly recommended Koi and said it was his favorite place to eat sushi when down in SoCal. He's a sushi snob and orders like a CEO (i.e. SNL skit). We ordered the hamachi kama and mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzn L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Don't be confused with the Koi in LA. Both places are quite different, depending on the environment you want.Walking into Koi Seal Beach, you wouldn't think it's an authentic Japanese place so the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaclyn L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went with a fellow yelper to have dinner at Koi Sushi Restaurant yesterday after reading all the positive reviews on yelp. We ordered the Ahi Poki salad, crunchy roll, philly roll, and clams from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Huana P.

4.0 of 5 stars. From the outside, Koi in Seal Beach looks like any other sushi joint on the PCH, but it is definitely a place to get quality, tasty sushi at a reasonable price. We tried the crispy prawns appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by JULIA G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The sushi is ok. I don't see why people are jamming into this place like it is the only sushi place in town. There are much better places than Koi in LA.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. After perusing through reviews here on sushi places in the Long Beach area, I decided to give Koi a try.My brother and I had planned sushi night with my cousins that live in the area. When we first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Harry C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is definitely the best Sushi i had so far(in California)the quality of the fish are great.. so fresh.. the Torro just melts in your mouth.. the seal beach roll(not really a roll-tuna,salmon and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by FoodSlut ..

4.0 of 5 stars. Koi is an unassuming sushi gem stuck in the middle of nowhere--seal beach. After doing a wine tasting at Wine Country, my friend wanted sushi.. originally I planned to go to Ikko but my gps couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by fiveover ..

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been benefiting from the Yelp community for a while now and have finally decided to give back and become a contributing member. Without doubt, my first entry has to be Koi. My wife and I have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The last time someone convinced me to eat at an "American-style" sushi restaurant, I sat on the crapper for three solid days after - an experience I'd never wish on anyone (except if I hated them). So...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by veronique q.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten food here only twice - once for takeout and another time with three other friends. The take-out was delish - I ordered the ume and the tempura was still fantastic, even though it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mai N.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars for lunch because i never go there for dinner. I love there lunch specials. always so filling and why do they have the best green salad mix there? is it because the give 2 types of dressing?...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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A Hidden Gem!

Seriously, I tried so many sushi places in LA and I was quite pleased to dine over here. They have some fresh fishes that will meet both American sushi lovers and Traditional Japanese Authentic taste sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob D.

5.0 of 5 stars. After dining at most of the expensive places that exist in LA it's my opinion that the Koi is as fine as any of them as far as the product they serve is concerned. The Hump, Matsushitsa, all the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I crave this place. Every time I have gone the food has been fresh and delicious. The stuffed shitake mushrooms absolutely melt in your mouth. Great variety of food, i've never been disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Milka C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll keep it short and simple. The best sushi my husband and I have had so far. We've tried in vain to find comparable sushi without hurting our wallet so much, but as most people know, you get what...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten a lot of fish in my day on both coasts and I have to say this place is always in the Top 3. Sit at the bar, dont open a menu and just let the master decide what you should be eating that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ah! My first review! So today, I had the pleasure of dining at Koi after reading all of these wonderful reviews. I sat at the bar and ordered tuna, salmon, and yellowtail sashimi. All were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by spencer B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been going to koi seal beach for over 20 years and all i can say that if you want amazing quality, fresh, and creative sushi... well this is the place to go! I actually use the koi as my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cidne W.

4.0 of 5 stars. So...what are some formidable adjectives for an exceptional Yelper? Wonderful? Magnificent? Fabulous? Maaaah-vo-lous? All right then, ALL of the above. My crazy life gets pretty busy and finding...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Allen R.

5.0 of 5 stars. "You get what you pay for." I would rather spend a bit more to get the best. Ive never sat at a table, I go to the Sushi Bar, so maybe they serve different cuisine at the tables (NOT). How many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rodge R.

4.0 of 5 stars. "Koi Sushi....more than meets the eye...Koi Sushi..."Drama will follow.New friends will surface.Who's the "organizer"? Who is Keyser Soze?Yeah, a few Yelpers met at Koi Sushi in Seal Beach. Orion...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by hana k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Update: 4/5/07 - After a wonderful lunch with lovely Cidne, I still say that Koi is a solid 4 stars. The sashimi platter was fresh and tasty. I also like their Seal Beach Roll (shrimp avocado ...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe Linda N. is working for some sushi competitor and writing her reviews for it! LOL. Just kidding Linda.On a busy weeknight I was able to join some fine company for a sushi dinner. I got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to agree with Miki. I always wondered what this place was about since I pass by it going home everyday and was super excited to see the rave reviews here. I had dinner there last night with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Noah C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm going to have to go ahead and agree with Miki and Linda.I had a great time here, but that was due more to having my first outing with Yelp people than actually going bonzo-gonzo over the food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Miki M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I read raving recommendations, so I decided to visit. I agree! This is a solid (around 2 1/2 stars) very decent restaurant. Very popular- hands down. Compared to most other sushi restaurants in Long...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The fish was so Fresh it was well worth the money and it was a little pricey. Definitely all about the quality and not the quantity (because they don't give you that much)! It was very good, I loved...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew S.

5.0 of 5 stars. A dinner at Koi was my reward for helping my wife sell her iBook on craigslist. No you can't have her. Anyhow, I read the reviews of Koi here before I went to dinner, so they had a rather difficult...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Obviously, Koi doesn't need any help from me.1. All the other Yelpers love it (way to go, people!)2. It's always PACKED.3. The food speaks for itself. Then again, when have things like that ever shut...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to Koi for a number of years now and it is honestly hands down THE BEST SUSHI EVER!!! Their fish is always extremely fresh and they give you good sized portions. I normally only eat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kawika m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dis is one great place! DA food was awesome! I had da combo place of teri steak/ tempura shrimp. The whole meal includes....miso soup, a good size salad, and the plate. the plate came with rice,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Leaves much to be desired

Even though I had a reservation, I still had to wait an hour at the mercy of a very unfriendly hostess. For a second there, I wondered if I was invisible. When finally getting a table, I mentioned that an...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I decided to give it a five DESPITE the awful service because the food was delish! The fish is really fresh and the appetizers were incredible. I am used to eating sushi in LA, so I was kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer B.

5.0 of 5 stars. We almost didn't eat here because Koi is located in a strip mall, and doesn't look like it would be that great of a dining experience...but it's a good thing we did. Koi is excellent. We loved their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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Good sushi, good service. Period.

Koi Restaurant is great place if you're looking for sushi and meals. They've got a wide variety of lunch and dinner combinations. I myself went to the restaurant during lunch hours. The fish is good and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by claudia o.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ay yay yay, by far the best sushi I have had that isn't five billion dollars. I don't miss So Cal, but I miss KOI. (yes, this is a new theme in my reviews. This is why they are "my" reviews."FOOD:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Awesome!

Best sushi in town, outside L.A.! Their sushi is so fresh, it just melts-in-your-mouth-uum-hmm-good!!! Ask for Mia if you're gonna be at the sushi bar. Closes between 2 pm to 5 pm, so if you're coming after 5...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2004
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Excellent sushi!

I have eaten sushi in a lot of cities around the US and I must say that the sushi here is so fresh it melts in your mouth. I highly recommend the toro and albacore sashimi. Most of the sashimi was high quality...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2004
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Dine.com

pricey but very, very good quality japanese food and sushi located...
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