Open List Home >> West Hollywood, CA >> Restaurants & Food >> Restaurants >> Koi Restaurant
People Who Want The Best Get It Here-Authentic Mexican & American...
Enjoy the lake front views, dining and banquet halls of The Edgewater.
Come and enjoy aged Angus steaks, fresh seafood, great wine and more.
Business Summary what's this?
For four star Japanese, try Koi in Los Angeles. This is a great place. Located in the Hollywood area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's known for its sushi. It's been awarded the 10 Best LA Star Spotting and 10 Best LA Drinks awards. Know before you go: this place features a singles scene. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a hip atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, and lunch.
3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a Friday night and I strolled into Koi with no reservations, fully expecting a long wait. I'm not hip to "the scene," but I was here a few years ago and it was THE place to be. The idea of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I give this 5 stars for one reason and one reason only: the crispy rice sushi. You get 4 pieces of spicy tuna sashimi over pieces of crispy rice seared to a crisp in hot oil with a thin sliver of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
beautiful decor beautiful people = a very 'zen-like' experience, indeed. while, i was only limited to the lounge area to have dinner because my date and i were walk-ins, i had a very pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love this restaurant. I think this is definitely one of my favorites in LA. Came here with a client and ordered a ton of food from the menu. Everything we had was absolutely delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
The tables were too close together, you could literally just sit there and listen to the conversations right next to you.Our waiter was good... food was OK. We tried the Rock n Roll (the one with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I had such a great time at the restaurant. We ate our meal like it was a 5 course dinner! We just ordered things a little bit at a time and enjoyed our stay there. Advice, make reservations so you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place -- Food is amazing and if your a smoke your can smoke while you eat in their 'quasi' patio area. Even if you don't smoke, I recommend the patio. Nice, dark, easy to talk with just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved! First time there. Total people-watcher place. We were an hour late, but were seated right away. Food was great - had the baked lobster roll, baked scallop roll, soft shell crab roll, red...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Koi is well, kinda predictable. The food was good, don't get me wrong. But the concept/ design/ menu have already been done. A LOT. I think that it was very expensive for the size of the portions...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Great for entertaining clients, friends or dates. Food is on par with other trendy places like Katsuya. I could have given it 4 stars but I've been here so many times, I'm kind of over it.What's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy Koi. Last night was my fourth or fifth time eating there and each time has been a pleasure. This review will cover last night's visit since I want to give extra stars to our server,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so the food is a four for me. BUT the service is so ridiculously bad, that I have to knock it down a star. For me, eating out is about the food AND the service!! Or else I'd just stay home & cook!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool vibe. I really enjoy the spicy tuna & creamy rock shrimp tempura. Chris is the BEST manager ever and tries hard to get me my table. If you're in a pinch you can always sit at the sushi bar as a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is super slick and asian inspired which is what I like...When I go I usually go for Omakase where the meal is determined by the chef and highlights the freshest in season ingredients...I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in town again for what is becoming an annual girls trip and of course we hit Koi again. This time not-so-drunkypants. Helpful. I love the atmosphere here. Truly. The place is gorgeous....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful decor all around. Although, they would need to invest in a few lightbulbs as it felt really dark.Food tastes fantastic and they arrive like little sculptures. Come with your credit cards as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Here, Vegas and NYC.... so damn good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
You pay for the atmosphere and presentation of the food. Ingredients used are not what you'd expect at those prices, but the food is tasty with room for improvement. Ate with a large group family...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
It isn't the food at Koi that makes it great. The food isn't bad though. The paparazzi, however, are not outside waiting to take pictures of the food. Interesting idea for an ad campaign, paparazzi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
We could not get into the Belmont across the street because Alex was wearing a pair of open toe sandals....so the Anadez recommended Koi to us.We arrived around 8 pm and the hostesses asked if we had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The parking sucks, for my anniversary, dressed up, I had to walk half a mile to get there, unless you want to pay like $20.00 bucks for valet....ahhhh...I was a little annoyed with that...but other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi is what it is... The sushi is fresh, but yeah, it's expensive. My recommendation? Go here with a date, get a bottle of sake and pick at the appetizer menu. Apps range 10-20 and are a fun size...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm yelping this for a previous Valentines day. We came in with no reservations at all and waited about 30 minutes, which isn't too bad. It is right across from STK (which we saw Tony Hawk in front...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
This place isnt special. The local neighborhood sushi restaurant has wayy better food. Go not for the food or service. Go to be seen paying the price. people will think you are someone rich.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
OVER RATED! OVER PRICED! RUDE EMPLOYEES! SUPER SMALL PLATES.Stuck up customers, who think they are rich and famous, but are starving actors. Avoid this place. Its for stuck up people, who dont have $....
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so the thing is this place is def not 5 stars and its def not 1 star.The sushi is above average but not thattttttt good. Getting a table is a pain even though this place is a true has-been, more a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh, so amazing I can't even form words...only been there twice cuz it's pricey, but the food is outstanding. Everything is made with such care and such delectable details. Sea bass is the best i've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This place would be a good choice for people who want to look anorexic. The meals appeared to be really small appetizers. We ordered the "lobster tacos" and got 4 TEENY TINY tacos that were the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
some of their dishes are very tasty. of course you have to get the tuna on sticky rice and the salmon with truffles. but it is not worth it for the price. I'm willing to pay good money for an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I was more than impressed with Koi! My best friend from Maryland was in town and we decided to dine at Koi in hopes of combining great food with star sightings! Much to our surprise, we got to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting from San Francisco and wanted to go to the typical "LA scene". (I know... I know...) Anyways, not quite what I expected. The decor is really fabulous - has a great feel, and a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, and the restaurant is very nicely decorated. I love that whole Asian theme, I guess since I'm Chinese I like the Asian decor. It's very expensive but worth it to try it once. I probably...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Another typical Hollywood restaurant, where young girls go to prey upon rich married men. Terrible food, even worse service.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi is consistently great. Top things to order:Cold Dishes* Crunchy rice w tuna* Salmon Carpaccio w truffles - so good we ordered 2 orders!* Fresh crab handrollsThings to avoid:* Rock shrimp tempura*...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the past bad reviews of this place.. Ive been going to Koi Nyc since as long as I can remember and have been to the Koi in Las Vegas since it opened.. And I have never had a complaint......
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive trendy sushi place, sort of like a Nobu-light.Had the fusion tacos, which seem to be the next big thing, as well as a bunch of nigiri. The sea urchin was some of the best I've had. I got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting LA for the weekend and we decided to do something off the beaten path...a place where no one goes...an intimate hidden gem in the culinary rock bed. Then we did the exact opposite and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This place seems like it's going down hill now. My cousin and his wife were in town last week from New Jersey and he wanted to go to a Hollywood restaurant where they might see some celebs. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is better when you're dining with A-list celebrities. No, I was actually dining with one, not watching them eat. That was the first time I ate here. Everything was top notch. Service,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine there is a street with two car dealerships on it. One is a Pinto dealership (hereafter referred to as Koi), the other a Ferrari dealership (hereafter referred to as Nobu). The Pinto dealership...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my birthday recently. It's definitely not the best sushi I've had, but you don't come here for the best sushi in LA, you come here for the ambiance and experience. It's hip, it's cool,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite sushi spot in L.A. The martinis are so wonderful and the sushi is the freshest and most tasty sushi I have ever had. I have only been here once and I pray that they are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I did not pay for anything so I can't speak about value (attended a hosted event here) I must say the service and food was phenomenal. I usually avoid celeb haunts along this section of La...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I've come to a conclusion about celebrity habitats. Either A) celebs have no taste buds or B) I'm just not cool enough...I'm opting for A thinking that celebs have had too much face work done that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place can get a reputation for being too much of a scene. I didnt find it to be too pretentious at all. My wife and I got reservations easily on a Saturday night, were seated at a great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here a couple of times and I still love. Yes it may be expensive, but it is really good. This is a place everyone should try at least once. I will be eating here again soon.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's sceney, and yes, it's expensive, but it's also damn good. I LOVE the spicy tuna on crispy rice and the creamy rock shrimp tempura. Yum. The cocktails are fabulous and it is a really cool...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, this is a good place if you want to spend a lot for good Japanese/ Asian fusion dishes and fresh sushi/ sashimi. Koi has nice crowd, too. The food is good. But some dishes are waste of your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Can you eat here in 45 minutes or less? Yes. And you will enjoy it too.We only had about 45 minutes before leaving for the airport - we were the first table seated, and the waitress said she would...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is going to be short and quick based solely on the spicy tuna with crispy rice. It was insanely good!!!. Very fresh and mouth watering. The sidecar martini was also great!
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to Koi last weekend. It's very pretty, seemingly exclusive, a definite seen and very expensive. I love sushi, in fact I love it so much that I make it my business to be very in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. One of the best places to get sushi!Went with a few friends, and because they're avid Koi eaters - they had ordered for us. Absolutely yummy! I just wish I knew what they had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi, GREAT ambiance.. you cannot go wrong here, though it is a bit pricey. But at least your likely to get an autograph if you pay attention to who's walking in with their entourage.. Paying...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
It's very trendy. Only go here if you want to be seen and you think you are one of the cool Hollywood people. Every single girl in there thought she was on an episode of the hills and wore a dress...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very trendy restaurant, the decors are really nice, modern, and lights are dim inside. There are Koi ponds on the floor. Dont be surprise if you see celebrities. This is the spot where...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
In high school we would save up money to come here. I've probably been 3 or 4 times and I Know everyone says its overrated/trendy blah blah blah. But it's good so whatever! I really like coming here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a big fan of Entourage, I've heard of Koi a bunch of times. So when someone I knew invited me here, I was like, oh dang, time for my hollywood moment. The entrance has a mysterious feel; its a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
EXCELLENT FOOD! The sushi MELTED in my mouth and the sake was very tasty. Quaint outdoor seeting. Ambiance was very relaxing, clean,modern and posh. Just don't reserve outdoor seeting on a windy night...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been nearly a year since my first visit to Koi in LA, but It's never to late to right a review!I have also been to the Koi in Vegas last summer but Koi in Los Angeles will probably go down as the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
so good...went for my b-day and was very satisfied especially since i didn't have to pay for my share of food. get the Wakatake "Demon Killer" sake...thats me biting the bottle on my profile. only bad...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like it raw, you will like it here and NO this is not a strip joint or whore house. It's the best sushi ever. I got the hamachi fusion, crispy rice, seared albacore, and spicy seared albacore...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Very trendy Japanese restaurant. The food is a bit pricey but overall, the food is great. This one restaurant where you find exotic cars parked outside such as Lamborghinis and Ferraris and in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
We hit this place last night after reading all of the reviews and getting prepared for a ritzy, expensive meal. Well, that is exactly what we got! I think in order to review this place properly you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
At this place, you gotta pay to play. I'm not positive that you get what you pay for, but you might? I've eaten here twice and each time the food was really good. BUT, is it worth the up charge,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good food but it is outrageously priced. The chefs realized that they can put toasted panko crumbs on sushi and charge 2-3 times the normal price for it. This is all possible because 1)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
For a place that is clustered with so many celebrities and gawkers, the food here is not too bad. With that said, I still wouldn't come here if all I'm looking for is good food. Come here with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Koi. It's expensive, trendy, loud, BUT the food is good dammit. I've been here about 8 times and the staff is always friendly and efficient. Actually that's not totally true. I went one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi Los Angeles is the first branch of Koi Group which has branches in NY, Las Vegas, and Bangkok. It is a very nicely designed Japanese sushi dining and lounge atmosphere. Many different elements...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Gf and I came here for our anniversary. The place is full of paparazzi. Felt like Brad and Angelina walking in and out of this place, all we need are 10 kids. I personally believe a place can be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here once before and love it. This time it was a little different. I spent Valentine's Day here. Had it been crowded I would have forgiven the bad service. However, it was a normal Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The dinner of my 21st.Crispy rice with tuna. (Wow)Rainbow roll. Some other sushis that were delicious and that I've forgotten. This place is quite pretty and lovely. Frankly, I got pretty intoxicated...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
We ended up waiting for an hour and a half on a Friday night after having a reservation. A lot of people got in before us despite arriving at Koi later. Once we got seated the ambiance was nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Sushi here!This is little bit Americanized Japanese restaurant but I LOVE Koi!Crispy rice with spicy tuna is amazing!!My husband and I spent New Years Party here (2009)They had dance floor and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
We were here many moons ago to go star gazing and Avril Lavigne and her groupies sat in the booth right next to ours!! That just made the whole outting even cooler!! Can't remember what we ate but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, I would have enjoyed Koi a lot more if I were not allergic to shrimp, crab and lobster. Almost every single roll at Koi contained at least one of the three, which was somewhat limiting....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still hungry! Okay, so the food is good but I've had the same for cheaper prices and more food. I basically give it three stars because of the price. But I suppose you pay big prices for good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from Gordon Ramsay I would have expected more. Located in the beautiful, but hard to find London Hotel, Gordon Ramsay is a thorn in its side. I have never experienced so much bumbling and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in awhile, but I imagine it's exactly as I left it: spectacular. It's a bit hard to spot from that street -- almost a telltale sign that it's a super trendy spot. Once you find it,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
Full Review »
I love sushi and japanese food. My boyfriend took me to Koi, and we loved it. The food was amazing, the staff was very nice. The food was coming out of the kitchen so fast that we finished our dinner in one...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I know..the four dollar signs scared me too. But you'll be happy to know that you get what you pay for at Koi. We ordered the Tuna Tartare, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Kobe Beef Carpaccio and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Every year for the past 10 years or so two of my close friends and I go out to dinner, usually to a place we've never been before, as a celebration for the holidays and a treat to ourselves. We take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Though my comments in the previous review are true, I now find Koi to be the best of the upscale Japanese scene. Yes it is expensive but we are talking about upscale trendy restaurants - we aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner on a Friday night. Lots of people on cutesy dates or group get togethers. Miniature bar scene right in front of restaurant.- Hamachi carpaccio appetizer : solid, could use some more hot sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
Full Review »
I took my family there and had a reservation that I booked a couple weeks in advance. We arrived promptly for our reservation and were told that we would have to wait about 20 minutes. It was pretty busy, so...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend decided to treat me and my girlfriends out for a nice dinner, and I was concerned that the food would be expensive and small portioned, and they were. But, as small and expensive they were,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi is such a neat place! The decor is awesome, and the drinks are awesome. I'm not a big sushi person, but I honestly REALLY enjoyed their sushi here :) A great place to "be seen!" Make sure to make...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful people-beautiful decor.Just valet your car- parking stinks on La Cienaga on a Saturday night.Across from STK so there is some competition. (for parking!)Very busy- reservations recommended....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
Full Review »
thats all i realized when i was there, it was all about the hype. the food was ok, but the service was horrendous. They were too cool for anyone else in that building and could care less about you, unless you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great and the service was excellent. My dinner companion looks a little like Eddie Murphy and our waitress told us the guys at the sushi counter thought that's who he was. She said to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
Full Review »
Ok there are some attitude filled places in LA, but this place wasn't even that great for how cool the staff thought they were. First off we had a reservation and we still had to wait an hour! And the hostess...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
For a seen and be seen place - the food is good and the service is great. Sometimes they give you a hard time about getting a table, but once you are seated they are very attentive. Expect to pay...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Koi a couple of times with family, and though I wouldn't go so far as to call it the best Japanese food in Los Angeles, it is very, very good. Very trendy, low-lit atmosphere, excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing really special about this palce. Come here for the ambience, but don't expect the greatest sushi. The food is just ok...small portions. But it's expected of this Hollywood type...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm...Where do I start...Oh yes the waiters are sharks so be careful with the $9 dollar "Flat Water" trick...Maybe I know Japanese food better than most people but this place is average at best but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Koi= Total Disappointment = Empty Wallet Sure, there were some porn stars having a birthday party with more boobs, tight leather, and eye popping people watching then usual but the food was absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a trendsetter's sushi joint. Food is tasty though. The only dishes that I remember were the lobster salad and a crab hand roll wrapped in soy paper. Both were quite good. I like the decor....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are into the hollywood scene, this is the place to go...kinda hard to get a table here on the wknds. definetely call for reservation..gave it 4 stars cause the food isn't bad for fushion sushi,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
A great dining experience...it's the typical trendy Hollywood scene and fun to people watch...always have had excellent service.Never had a bad dish...MUST HAVE the spicy tuna on crunchy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not only a trendy spot to be at with the convenient location of being right across from the hot club Area...but it's freakin delicious as well!!!I love their sticky rice...so yummytheir...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Since so much has already been written about this place, I'll keep it brief.Yes. This place is a Hollywood place. If you don't like it, don't eat in West Hollywood. If you do want it, avoid staring...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
After a day of shopping in Beverly Hills, it only makes sense to head to a celeb sighting spot to round out the day. I was really surprised how easy it was to get a Sat night reservation. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I was sooooo excited about going to this restaurants because I thought it would be like Mr. Chow but I was very disappointed when I arrived and when I left. It felt like I was at club having...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
came here on a sunday for dinner. it was a brilliant time to go, really. if you want to just enjoy your dinner without feeling the pressure of crowds and anxious waiters, check out the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit overrated, but still good. Their fish could have been fresher. The small portions were well expected. Bah~
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Exceptional service, delicious food, fun drinks, and very cool indoor-outdoor feel.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
Full Review »
The food is decent... and it's one of the best Asian places to meet and greet and rub elbows with potentially famous people...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/11/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious. Keep in mind, I have yet to dine at Sasabune, Nobu, or Matsuhisa, but Koi is at the top of my sushi list with the likes of Katsuya. Normally I tend to shy away from expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
You can easily miss this spot if you are coming here after dark. There is no big bright sign that says KOI. Just look for the line of cars waiting to be valet and you found it. We walked in to see a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
Full Review »
Koi has one of the most fantastic layouts I have ever seen in a restaurant. The dining rooms are all open and have a view of everything that is going on. I actually have to go- at least once every two weeks...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2008
Full Review »
Summary: Sublime food, enhanced by a gorgeous setting, attentive staff, and great soundtrack. Koi is unbelievably beautiful patio setting with a mixture of Asian accents, foliage, lighting, waterfalls, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Hot People Bat Man! I suppose one hot person told their hot friend and their friend told a hot friend and... well, you get the idea. One word- OUTSTANDING. I give this place 5's all the way...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is very good here! Make reservations! I'm in love with the yellowtail jalapenos here.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously. One of the few places where the food actually lives up to the scene. Pleasantly surprised...have eaten here twice and both times were fantastic. Total scene, with paps and doorman to double...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
Full Review »
If you've never liked sushi, but want to try Koi b/c it will change your mind and your taste! I recommend Crispy Rice and Baked Crab Roll for sushi beginners. For non sushi eaters, try the lamb! Unfortunately...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/11/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi was pretty much everything I expected. Pretentious, Dark, Expensive, Small Portions, ULTRA-cool, and absolutely delicious. If you weren't looking for it, you honestly wouldn't even know the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
I am thoroughly disgusted at the valet who work for Koi. First off, learn to speak English. This is America.Second, don't be fuckin rude to me bitch. You're a valet for pete's sake. So what if my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Koi with my mom for dinner on a weeknight. Making a reservation was a breeze, which I was nervous about. We took a driver to the restaurant from the hotel, and arrived at the valet to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
Full Review »
Service is snobby and rude. As we finished out entre, we noticed that there was a r- o- a- c- h on the wall next to us. We called one of the bus-boys over to pick the r- o- a- c- h up. We were horrified! We...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Koi has good sushi no doubt about that, would I go as far as to say it's the best sushi....no. But it is good. But I also expected that it should be good, especially since it has been so popular and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
For my 21st birthday, I went here for a splurge of a dinner. I have to say it did not disappoint except in one way: the portions were small. Extremely small.Other than that, Koi is delicious food, to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
And they say it wouldn't last...Koi has been a favorite of mine for at least 5 years. I always make it a point to eat there when visiting LA. I recommend that you always make a reservation, since...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for celebrity magazines; I won't lie, so when Koi kept coming up in the magazines I decided to pay it a visit and see what the hype was all about. As I entered the premises, the security...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the area and my friend suggested that we try this place out. We had heard a lot of great things about it so we made reservations for 8:30pm the following night. We arrived early for our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is better known for their celebrity patrons than for their food. I came here about 2 years ago when it was really "hot" with an out of town friend visiting from NYC. Even with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Koi a year or so ago with a regular, and she and I were definitely treated well by the staff. I am still dreaming about that crunchy spicy tuna roll. The sauce was the best. Everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place...from the decor, down to the sushi! I have been here a handful of times with my friends, and everytime, it just gets better. Lots of celebrities go here, so make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
So in strange LA fashion I have a hookup to a guy who loves to take hot chicks out to Koi and pay for dinner. Who can say no to that right?So my roomie, 2 of her friends, the guy and myself all meet...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This place absolutely rocks!I have been here twice and both times..amazing...The sushi is fresh and delicious, the ambience is dark and intimate, the staff/clientele very easy on the eyes, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I chuckle with annoyance when I see people complain about the price of food at Koi. Anyone with an ounce of common sense will know any "trendy" sushi place is going to cost some $$$. This is my 3rd...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone said before - this place is about the scene. Both times I've been here we've seen celebrities, first it was lindsay lohan, the second time we ran into david spade outside. tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
If all you want is scene then by all means... The food is average, the sushi tends to be fresh but nothing enlightening. If you rarely venture beyond American foods then you will probably be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I have not been in months, but Koi has always been a fun time. Although it is a little bit of a mad house with all the tourists, wanna - be celebs and Lindsay Lohan look - a - likes. The best place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
Full Review »
i went to koi with my girlfriends for one of their birthdays. the waiters were rude, and it took them 30 min to get our order and 45 min for us to receive our food. their lamb chops were completely raw on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance at Koi definitely makes up for the not-so-fantastic food. I guess if you're looking for a scene this is the place - it's literally an explosion of silicone, bleach, and maxed our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
Full Review »
delicious. you get what you pay for here - ambiance is nice, food is excellent. a few interesting things on the menu, but it just feels like the same old thing all over again. if you like that same old thing...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
love love love this place! Great food!
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but not worth going back....The food really was good, it just wasn't remarkable when you compare it to the price. It is a TOTAL SCENE. The paparazzi were waiting outside the door like the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta say, you're definitely paying to be seen here and there's probably a part of you that hopes to see someone famous here, too. The food itself, as beautifully presented as it was, was "ok." Some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
i went my 2nd weekend in LA. was scared to go because of hype and hollywood deny frequency. place was crazy outside because the beckhams were inside. dropped my boss' name to get a table, and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing stood out -- food, service, celebrity sightings. But I was just happy to be there to catch up with a friend I hadn't seen in 17 years. I'd give it 3.5 stars so I'm rounding up. Presentation...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me say this. I don't really eat fish. The occasional tuna sandwich, yes...but on the whole I'm not a fan of things from the ocean. After dealing with the headache from working Book Expo, a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I'm spoiled...SMOKING at a restaurant??? Really now. GAG! The "outside" patio, yes you see it, it's in quotations..why? because they have panels that enclose the patio when the weather's a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
great sushi.... good atmosphere and i could have stayed and continued eating for hours..... very good.look forward to the next LA trip
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
need to know somebody to get in!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking for this place was expensive - $8 valet, and the entrance was hard to find. There was no sign or anything...think reservation is required to get in.After I got in w/ my 2 friends, we were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
It's not about sushi. It's all about Hollywood and to see the stars. The sushi was tiny and expensive. I got my kick out of it and now I can say I've been there. I didn't even see a star anyways,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars for the food.2 stars for our server Zack.This place is beautifully decorated and the service and awesome! The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is that the scallops on my baked scallop...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Koi last week for dinner with co-workers/clients and it was pretty good for a 'hollywood' joint - here are the plus':-waitress was super nice even though she didn't write anything down, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this restaurant on Saturday expecting it to be a great environment with great food. I came out of it really disappointed. We were seated in the back room which was fine but our waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here once awhile ago and I remember it being okay/good. The inside was rather dark, with a modern feel.. a bit stark though and there weren't very many people there. I did notice an outside...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I won't take up your time but for five statements, including this one. Sit outside. Order the spicy tuna on crispy rice. Order it again. This all you need to know.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this Hollywood A-list restaurant is a must for mingling with the beautiful and famous ppl of LA. Makes for a great birthday venue as well but I must warn you that it corners the market on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
Full Review »
we heard a lot about Koi, so the last time we were in LA we gave it a shot...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/30/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
i dont think our server liked us too much. i guess i can understand. we barely ate anything. just spent the time yapping away. she looked annoyed, this pretty blonde lady. i think she even mocked us...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
One word...YUM!This is by far my favorite restaurant in the country.Their soft shelled crab is extra special, I highly recommend it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I've always wanted to try this restaurant because of all the hype and it's sad to say that I don't think I will ever go back unless I get invited to some special celebration. The food was fairly good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the most fun dinner of the past year! The food was completely original and if you can sit by the fire...so fun! Koi owners also own the bar across the street so if you stay late and they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I didn't love it. The food was good but really small portions even though our waiter insisted it was "family style" there wasn't enough to go around. The creamy shrimp was really good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Wasn't sure what to expect from this place because of all the hype and the fact that it's a celeb-hangout. But overall I enjoyed the food and the service there. The restaurant called me earlier that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Koi for our first anniversary....REALLY REALLY GOOOOOD... but not quite AMAZING. Service is spotty because of the crowd, the women, the stars, and the short hollywood 50something industry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Dissappointed. The only dish that was good was the passion fruit desert and the sticky rice appetizer. What a scene, theres a bouncer at the door and people who just stand around trying to look good....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of place to see and be seen in. Drinks and food take a back seat.We were a party of five and at $50 per person for appetizer portions of Crispy Rice topped with Spicy Tuna, Tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was all very very good. The Crispy rice was the best!!!!!! I felt the food was overpriced for what we got. We ordered so much food, but we were still hungry. All of the plates are very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Can't believe it was a Tuesday night. The place was packed like it was the weekend. Definitely fun if you're looking for a scene. One star for that.But if you're looking for delicious sushi at a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked: the atmosphere, the crispy rice appetizer, albacore sashimi. The food was very good, although we drank more than we ate. 1 bottle of sake and 2 bottles of wine. There were 4 of us and we got...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
ExpensiveThe Scallop sushi was AMAZING. The Crispy Rice was bad.Beautiful ambience/decor.the Espresso Martini was fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
It's good... but that's not why people come here cuz it could be better. Expensive? Yes. Overrated? Of course. Does anyone really care? Nope. Just eat it and look pretty. This place is good if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
My Dad kept telling me to go get drinks there with my pretty girlfriends because the scene was so hot. I went, but on a date. For as pretentious as this place comes off, I had a hell of a time. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit trendy, and we usually see celebs there (they had a bouncer/doorman the size of a hummer...or was he just someone waiting for a table?)... but the sushi is artfully done, and the ambiance is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is VERY good, but VERY pricy! Like other people have said, you are paying for the scene, not the food. With that being said, sushi is sushi, but some of the items, like the crispy rice &...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Still my favorite sushi restaurant of all time. Everything is good, esp tuna on crispy rice, and yellowtail buried in fried onions and kobe beef to die for. A little too Hollywood now but you can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
Full Review »
I'm a sushi lover. Their fusion cuisine is good and can be compared to Blowfish Sushi. I had a great dinner and the dishes kept coming. The service was fast and super friendly. This is a hot spot and great to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This place wasn't bad...pretty hyped up b/c of all the celeb./paparazi attention. There sashimi was pretty good...they had this one roll, that has crispy rice on it that was DDDDelicious! If you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I have had 2 experiences here one good one bad. 2ND time the food and the service was great. Four of us ate for what we expected and got a table without much of a wait. the 1st time, ended up with me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Basically, you know if you're coming here that you're coming for the scene and not the food. Since they basically have the same menu as Katsuya, it's a pretty safe place to order from if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
Full Review »
This is hands down my favorite restaurant ever. The food and drinks are OUTSTANDING, and the service is attentive. The prices are outrageous but you get what you pay for. I highly reccomend the Dragon Roll (a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here yesterday (tuesday night) with my girl friend for the first time and loved it! I gave it 4 stars because it is a little expensive even for hollywood, but the food was great and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
Full Review »
Great atmosphere, sub-par sushi. If your going, just grab drinks. The sushi is expensive, which is ok when it is good, but this was not. The portions are really small, and the fish does not taste fresh. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
Full Review »
Koi is my absolute FAVORITE. The food is to die for, the atmosphere is soo beautiful and the whole dining experience is above and beyond what I could have ever expected. The great thing about this place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
Full Review »
This is my first time eating at Koi Restaurant in Los Angeles. I've heard about it from friends and finally have the chance to try it out with my girlfriend. I did some research about the restaurant and was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Why I love it: The Blackberry Martini...it has to be one of the best drinks I've had.Con's: I've had better sushi Pro's: Dragon roll was good and that Blackberry Martini...I think I would rather...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Koi is amazing...amazingly BAD that is. Usually, if you take me to a restaurant that is very typical LA (i.e. all decor and hype), you're bound to get at least four stars. Writing this review made me...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love the privacy of Koi. You need to have a reservation to even get passed the security guard and enter off the street! The setting is like a tropical rainforest (you feel like your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
You come here to impress clients / dates for the name.But if you are here for the great food, you are chasing that elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.Food: 2.5 starsa. We ordered sushi....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
Full Review »
Let me start this off right. Do NOT go here and order the sushi. It's WAY overpriced. I repeat. If you go to Koi and only order the sushi, you'll end up being disappointed or feeling like you paid too much. If...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The lighting is very very sexy. So sexy, in fact, that I almost sexily tripped and ate sh*t by the entrance because I couldn't see a goddamn thing! I liked the ponds which lined the walkway and were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype. The food, while presented very nicely, is average at best. It's all about being a trendy and hip spot. I guess it depends on why you wanna go. Food or eye-candy?
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
Full Review »
I've tried the crispy rice tuna at numerous places such as Geisha House, Katsuya ..etc and yet Koi has the best made crispy rice tuna out of all the places. It's served warm, crispy like the name suggest, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The amusing "see and be seen" atmosphere surprisingly did not take the attention away from the excellent lamb chops and the famous crispy rice this place serves. I loved the interior. The waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, their fish was really fresh and tasty. I did the whole Omakase and everything was innovative and delicious.However, the place does get a bit TOO overcrowded. I sat at the sushi bar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
You'll laugh when you pull up and the tough looking doormen give you a hard time about finding your name on the reservation list. After they find it (and it better be on there), you are allowed,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I just came back from my sister's birthday dinner at Koi and it was... average.The ambiance was nice but the sushi was just... average. And frankly, I really don't get what's so amazing about this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
update: I had dinner at Koi last friday. I found TWO pieces of PLASTIC in my seafood tempura. the waiter took it off the bill. yuck.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like the effect of lying tender morsels of edibles on your tongue, and having them immediately melt away, then this is the sushi place for you! Everything felt as if it were caressed in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Nobu Matsuhisa it is not.It has its perks but it's gotten a tad more bland since the first time I went.Good vegan/veggie options that are on the menu as opposed to Nobu where you have to ask....
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here about 5 times and every time was top notch. I love the sushi and sashimi and sake...well you know the rest. The decor is minimal and modern and there is always an energetic vibe in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
Full Review »
The service was actually good and the food was decent, but for the price there are several other restaurants that have much better food quality. The black cod is good, but better at Nobu. The sushi on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
To my surprise it was quite good. The service from the waitstaff (especially the bus boys that are quick to replace dishes and refold your napkin) was excellent. The vibe of the place was not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a bunch of people on New Years Eve to ring in the New Years. I think someone at the restaurant messed up as they started the countdown at 12:02. Oh well. . .So my experience at this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
Full Review »
I moved to LA from SF about 4 months ago. There are plenty of nice, swanky, "to be scene" places in SF to go to, (and I've gone to many) but LA has got any city beat, hands down. So, one would think, going to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2007
Full Review »
I made reservations for Saturday at 7PM for five and when we got there, the hostess assured me that I made the reservations on Sunday for four people. After realizing she had made a mistake about the day of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this restaurant. It's the place I always take my out-of-towner friends. Yeah, it's trendy and a little overpriced, but the food is actually good. The albacore appetizer with fried onions...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
My two old friends Keifer Sutherland and Russell Crowe called me on a random Saturday night to get some dinner, while I was, after all, in LA. I took a cab down to West Hollywood and met them there....
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to eat. Everyone is very curtious and helpful. Gets a little crowded but all in all a good experience
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
Full Review »
I love this place!! Make sure to get a table near the fire place, it's a lot more cozy!! The food was great, the drinks are strong, and the service was impeccable. The only downside is the paparazzi outside...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2007
Full Review »
YUM YUM YUM. Greta food. Great service. Rock Star ambiance. The staff here is kick A$$. I've been there so many times that they make a table available no matter what, and that rocks. Try the baked crab rolls,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
Full Review »
So-so service, so-so food, really big social scene. The sushi was ok, we didn't try any of the hot dishes so you may have better luck there. The servers and hostess were friendly enough - they held our table...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
Full Review »
I've lived in LA my whole life and as person who dines out 3X a week, this place is horrible and not worth the time! Service is mediocre, including the managers and hostesses who are just wannabe actors and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2007
Full Review »
Went here on a weekend nite & it was quite a scene -- paparrazi standing outside the doorway w/their big cameras, a doorman that looked like he should've been guarding a club instead of a restaurant -- so make...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
Full Review »
When I think of Koi - two words come to mind - "abysmal service". And "mediocre food". And "grotesquely overpriced". First, they kept us cooling our heels for more than half an hour past our reservation time...
menupages.com - user review - 11/26/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good!I definitely recommend the Lychee Martini.Their albacore is like butter.Everything was delicious.I didn't see any celebrities but as we were waiting for valet to get our car we saw a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
Full Review »
I've been here a few times and never disappointed. The sushi is delicious. I love the soft crab hand roll. It melts in your mouth. The restaurant itself is very beautiful. You definately need to call in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
oh my god i love this place! the food is amazing, the atmosphere is very chic, and my ego always leaves feeling inflated due to the fact that twice now i got mistaken for a celebrity by a paparazzi...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
Full Review »
Went here a few months ago..was quite nice in terms of food. Service was fairly reasonable & drinks were good. However, in terms of price - food was expensive for what you got & overall crowd was quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Hollywood Sushi Scene Indooors. Outdoors, see Katana.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
yea, i guess it's fun in terms of the scene, but i was WAY disappointed with the food...the crispy rice is decent but a bit overrated, the seared albacore is just a bunch of fried onions (as other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
Full Review »
And boy was I sad I did! Let me first say that yes, just like everyone else, I think the sushi is good. But people should boycott this place based on the staff. Take a freakin' lesson in customer service....
kudzu.com - user review - 11/09/2007
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
it's OK! honestly, there's some dishes that are just plain off. i know, if you go, you'll be tempted to get the crispy rice... don't! as an asian, it's like that day old rice that your mom turned...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
Full Review »
The waiters here think they are stars - and most of them would cut off thier right arm to hang out with the stars they serve here. If you can cope with the fact that the hostess and the waitstaff hate you...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
Full Review »
I went here the other night and it was great. There's a great celebrity scene and the best sushi in the city. The food is expensive, but it's totally worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the experience, not the food. Being your typical average person, the menu is quite on the expensive side. However, I knew that ahead of time so it wasn't unexpected. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Quite expensive and very loud. If you're in for the "Seen and Be Seen" factor, than dress stylishly and bring a long a girl, coz Hollywood is all about having a girl around you to get you in.Not my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay... So this restaurant is a very Hollywood type spot. You see celebrities all the time and there is always a bouncer outside making sure you have a reservation. The food is yummy and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
Full Review »
The sushi is actually very good if you can deal with the crowd who thinks that they are very important. There are also lots of try-hard tourists who come here to get a glimps of celebs. The restaurant is very...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/22/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Koi LA is pretty much the same as Koi NY which I said wasn't the greatest Japanese food I ever had, but it was quite good. One difference was a special of Kobe beef wrapped around...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
Full Review »
Im a concierge for a hotel in west hollywood ( VALADON ) .I been sending guest there for years. And each time is nothing but positive feedback. They also bump In to celebrities. You get what you pay for. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I only went for the ambience, expecting the food to be crap. Disappointed by the prior and surprised by the latter. Yes, the food is way overpriced, but it was good. Not great, but good.The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
maybe good for fusion crap like the rolls.the crispy rice topped with spicy tuna was good.and so was the tuna tartare.these fusion dishes are drowning with seasoningso that you can't taste the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent well prepared sushi. Fresh and delicious, the maguro and toro were so tender, they actually melted in your mouth.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
Full Review »
The service isn't great but the sushi is worth the money. Every bite is beyond delicious.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/01/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll update this later, but for now:Our order:Cripsy Rice - GoodSpicy Tuna Tartare Avocado on Crispy Wontons - AMAZINGMiso Bronzed Cod - Really goodKobe Filet Mignon - Bad. The meat itself was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
Full Review »
I've been to Kio many of times but First of all the SERVICE is Horrible. If I was the owner I get new employees because it's sad that the workers are tarnishing the name of a good looking place. From the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2007
Full Review »
Hosted several friends from the East Coast over Labor Day weekend. Wanted to treat them to a really good dinner in L.A. so I picked Koi. As we entered, we all loved the vibe. The place looked great, we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2007
Full Review »
I've heard a lot of hype about this place and was not disappointed last Friday for dinner. The restaurant is very trendy with the Asian inspired decor. The food came out fairly quickly and everything tasted...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Its a pretty pace. Good presentation. The food is nothing special. No creativity in the menu. This place is just hype. Its not real Japanese food. Very Americanize. Its not worth the price. And trust...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I have now been to Koi 3 different times so I am rewrting my review.1st time:Sat outside where it was VERY dark as other reviews have stated. We had to literally hold the candle to each menu in order...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Back in its hey-day, this place was worth a visit. Now...not so much. There's better Japanese food in LA...and you can skip the fuss and inflated bill. As you pull up, the valet will ask if you have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good service, but I wonder if the 'paparazzi' that are taking pictures as people walk in and out are really Koi bus boys and kitchen help incognito.We went here as a group of 14 coworkers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Great date place. Loved Koi and almost everything about this dinner was perfect. Make a reservation because we had to have one even to use the valet (which was only $8). I had the steamed Chilean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the spicy tuna on grilled rice cakes, which are admittedly quite delish - there's nothing else here that justifies the exorbitant cost, the bad service and the crazy long wait (even with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
Full Review »
Two words: horrible experience. As a newbie to this city, I look forward to exploring its better-known bars and restaurants, but this place left me with a bad taste in my mouth (literally). Last night my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
As a group of 4 friends, we like to travel and eat at different places every weekend. This was the winner for yesterday.4 stars, because O.M.G .. for the first time, our bills went over $500. :)They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
drove by the place accidently when going there. not an easy place to spot. valet only. but the whole bamboo entrance was nice. candle lit inside. if you go there, you have to order the spicy tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
Full Review »
I went there with a few of my friends, who came to visit me from out of town last month. We've heard so much about this place that we had to check it out. First of all, it was hard finding the place; the front...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
From the moment you pull up to this well known sushi lounge, you feel a certain difference in where you've been and where you are about to enter. From the valet and all the nice cars, to the door with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi! The spicy tuna rice cakes are delicious. Koi is definitely a fun place to try. It's probably not the first place I'd choose every time I want some sushi, but I'm glad we went regardless.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sad to say as a fellow new yorker... our Koi just does not compete with this one.I was sold on two things alone.1. The setup and decor that got my attention as soon as i walked in2. The three...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it to Koi a couple weeks back for a friend's birthday. I was pretty stoked since I have been wanting to go there since I moved to SoCal at the end of last year. Even more stoked because I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
seaweed salad, tofu, chocolate, bruce willis.enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Blast!!! Good time for everyone just be prepared to pay a pretty penny for it. Sushi was great and the drinks were strong. I went with a group of 18 and it was awesome. We did see a celebrity or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
Full Review »
Why anyone would want to put up with the hassles of KOI just to get some decent but not great food is beyond me. Starting with the club-like security guard to the snooty hostesses, the loud noise, (not if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
We made our reservations a month in advance just to make sure we got a table. This place is exquisite. The minute you walk in, everyone raises their head to see who has come in because it could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times, most recently while in town for a friend's birthday. I don't have anything bad to say about it. Yes, it was a scene, but I rather expected that. Yes, it's pricey but I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
Full Review »
recently ate at Koi for the first time over the fourth of july weekend. Hands down the best sushi i have ever had. service was excellent. our waitress, meagan, was awesome. she was very friendly and helpful....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Considering that this place is owned by the same guys who own Katsu-ya, i wasnt really impressed with this place. Its trendy and paparazzi always outside, but the food is not anything raving about....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
"Like oh my gawd, like this place was so like yes I was like, oh my gawd. I totally had to like stop and like oh my gawd myself." That about sums up my experience at Koi or what the vibe is at Koi....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
It's an awesome place to hang out and have drinks. They have good food as well but kinda pricey. If you want to splurge once in a while this is a good place for that. Ahi Tuna with Crispy noodles My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to food, I will give it 4 stars. As for RSVP well...it's Hollywood...so what do you expect? They are very cocky in terms of RSVP. If you reserved 5 and more friends come along, then just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has really nice Asian decor and pretty good sushi. It's a pretty trendy place to go to if you want to hang out with your friends in LA. You might be able to spot some movie stars there.I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
Full Review »
the place is a zoo and the food and staff are DISCUSTINGLY AWFUL. and u have to wait 4EVER to get it. the scene is like a club but id rather be at mood. u cant hear urself talking and it is certainly not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as i walked into this place i thought, wow this place is soooo nice i was very impressed. But i didnt know you could still smoke in restaurants in los angeles. The couple next to us were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
Full Review »
There is a dress code. So for guys, make sure you wear pants if you want to sit inside the restaurant. Otherwise they will ask you to sit at the patio. The hostess could take some lesson on customer services,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant scene gets a 9 out of 10; very trendy, very Hollywoodish--a perfect place to go just to be seen. The sushi/sashimi gets an 8. I've had better. However, be prepare to see lots of hot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care how trendy it is, this place is great and I will keep going back. It's not that difficult to make a last-minute reservation, especially if you are willing to take an earlier or later...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
forget the platinum-haired malnourished plastic girls, wannabe starlets, and fact that they check at the door to confirm your ressie before they let you even set foot thru the gate, this place is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Positives: not bad food, service, decor.Negatives: reeked of overpriced pretension.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to buy into the hype and venture to Koi for an early dinner. Of course, the place is beautiful. Deep lighting, bamboo, and flowing waters complete the ambiance. The food was very mediocre....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
HAhAhah, yea one time I saw someone valet their car and he literally drove it up 10 feet and parked the car. This place looks wonderful and the food is really good. But the portions are rather small....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a great environment and even better food. Order the crispy rice and the baked lobster roll and you won't go wrong. You HAVE to make reservations for weekends, but I went there once on a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Bleghhh. Total scene. Mediocre food. I'm neither an attention whore or a tourist, so I refuse to go to a joint because of its paparazzi factor. I just want good food, not cameras and eyes glaring at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
Full Review »
after taking the "Scenic route" and being 30 mins late, we were seated promptly on a wed night. everything we ordered was delish!! the spicy tuna on top of pan seared sushi rice was my favorite, next to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for Valentine's day and Usher happened to be there so I know it was the place to be. I think their claim to fame (besides the food) is the different themes in the rooms. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
If given the choice between "scene " and "food", I'll always go for "food". And although Koi's food is decent enough (except for their "kobe" special drowned in teriyaki glaze), it's not enough for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Koi,Your valet thinks its coy by taking up the whole northbound right lane on La Cienega. IT'S NOT. GET A F***KIN' PARKING LOT.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Koi! The hippest sushi place you could find in Hollywood. Come for the drinks! Come to see B-list celebrities from your favorite Daytime Soaps standing around in the bar! Come to hang out & see...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig Koi. It's not the very best sushi in LA and it's definitely not the cheapest, but this place is an experience. I always have a good time and the baked crab roll is to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
Full Review »
I was in the area a couple of days ago and my friend suggested that we try this place out. We had heard a lot of great things about it so we made reservations for 8:30pm the following night. We arrived early...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY!!!! every single item on the menu is absolutely DELICIOUS.I have to go at least once a week.Im not a big Salmon fan, but the seared salmon is absolutely to die for. Its like they just caught the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
Full Review »
I was in LA for only a weekend - and decided to have dinner at Koi - ALONE! (female). It was a wonderful expericence sitting at the sushi bar and people watching. The sushi chefs were a lot of fun and the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has "oh that's SOOO LA" written all over it, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The food was quite good--compared with a lot of the Japanese places I've been to in LA at least. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I should like Koi more. The food's actually quite good and the room's lovely. But it's too much of a pain. If I want a "scene" I can go to some place that's new and fresh, and if I want great sushi,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi is everything you'd expect it to be:-the same Japanese menu at all these restaurants (black cod with miso, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno, etc. etc. etc.)-scene-y decor and vibe (though I will...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey, but if you have an expense account by all means, go for it. It's the trendy, "it" sushi restaurant in Hollywood. The sushi is admittedly superb though, fresh fish and creative apps.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Yum. Yum. Yum. Spent $100 bucks here.1 Glass of fabulous Russian River Valley Pinot - check1 Outstanding spinach and portabello mushroom salad - check1 Order of Tiger Prawns with just the right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
Full Review »
Koi Restaurant, we've all heard about it...it's the place you go to eat if you want to be amongst the Hollywood glitz and glam. Make sure you make a reservation because getting in is like getting onto the red...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Koi last night for a birthday dinner. There is an actual bouncer at the front and you still have to check in with the hostess. What? Since none of us are richy-rich regulars or celebrities...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
Full Review »
I have been to Koi about 5 times and everytime I melt in my seat. I don't even like Sushi but its ok! The salads and skirt steak are incredible. If you go get the white chocolate cheesecake, ITS TO DIE FOR....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
good sushi but not the best ive had.wayyyyyy over priced.if youre not "someone" dont expect pleasent service. except from the people who clean the tables - they are the nice employees here.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
Full Review »
The sushi is amazing and the decor, both inside and out is great. All the staff is super nice from the valet to the beautiful waiters. It's good for people watching but just DO NOT order the creme...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi has one of the cooler sushi bars I have ever seen and yet even purist sushi lovers are tempted to sit at a patio table. The restaurant is beautifully layed out with rooms, patios and bars flowing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is pretty good and fairly creative in a city that has too many sushi restaurants. Everybody orders the tuna with crispy rice. And the creamy rock shrimp tempura was really good. The entrees...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the paparazzi/celebrity aspect - my friends and I are Koi 'hos for the simple fact that it's a killer place with very good, very fresh sushi, a cool environment, and great drinks. We are fans...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Before you can enter the establishment, they have to check a list to make sure that you are on before you can go in. You first enter into an outdoor area, fenced off the sidewalk with neat little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. So what was the hype all about?? Yes, the place is nice and the ambiance is great. The food...eh~~, not so much. Don't get me started on the service! What was the server's problem anyway?? He...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...here goes my 1st review. We went here for one of my best friend's b-day get together. We didn't eat much but I heard the spicy tuna on crispy rice was great so I had to try it. I must say it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say one thing.Kobe beef.The tastiest, juiciest, tenderest and doggone bestest thing I have ever eaten. Really. Incredible. Everything else was good too. Service was good, sushi was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
Full Review »
I've dined at Koi several times and always enjoyed it. I was always treated well, even when Paris and Nicky Hilton were a few tables away. I decided to go back for my birthday over the weekend and it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, Yum, Yum, and Fun, Fun, Fun!Crispy Rice is the best on the menu if you ask me. It's very chic in a casual sense. Don't be afraid, or self concious about coming here at all b/c of all the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy? Yes. Good food? YES!! Pretentious? Mixed bag... our waitress was the best, the hostesses were a tad unfriendly, and there were way too many posers/gawkers for my liking. But if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! This is the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to.. a bit pricey but the food is to die for. This definitely is a "scene" out in Hollywood, so the people watching was fun. I always read...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
You're paying for the scene, you get the scene, and all things considered, I don't think it's terribly overpriced--- the food is really good, and something about the atmosphere just encourages you to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Koi, the food is just intoxicating and everything last thing on the menu is amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. I had a great meal at Koi this past Saturday. I know a lot of people are down on Koi because it's so trendy and scene-y. But I had a really great experience.We called for a reservation the day...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
Full Review »
the wait is attrocious, but the food is divine. Celebs everywhere which declines instead of attracts to a dining experience. The scene is beyond lame....but the fish is superb. Avoid the late night - go during...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're driving down La Cienega one evening, and you come to a halt in the right lane in front of some place that's covered in plants, you've reached Koi, and probably the clusterfuck that is their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
Full Review »
I got there about 30 minutes before my date (or should I say, my date was 30 minutes late...) Anyways, I ordered a bottle of Nigori-style sake from the bartender, who was well-dressed, informative, attentive...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2006
Full Review »
the food is mediocre. the service is HORRRRIBLE. the bus boy had to take care of me... the waiters don't care for you unless your last name is like Hilton. Overall it wasn't horrible... and it is flattering to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2006
Full Review »
I've been to KOI a couple of times and I admit I enjoy the crowds of beautiful people and the trendy scene, but there are several downsides that mar the experience - including, but not limited to, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2006
Full Review »
I was fortunate enough to be invited to Koi this evening - and i was treated to such a feast! The food absolutely lived up to it's reputation. We all sampled the various "signature dishes" which were unlike...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
Full Review »
We arrived before our reservation and were promptly seated. Thought it was interesting that there was a doorman seeing how this was the first restaurant I've experienced that. Our waiter was very funny and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad meal at Koi so I'll give it 4-stars. Actually the food is mouthwatering good and the interior is crazy sexy cool, or maybe just sexy cool. But it's not like you can't get the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Los Angeles, you devil.You tempt me with your bamboo bottles of sake, starlets, and perfectly sushi-fied sockeye salmon. Like a demonic dirvish, you swirl around me and make me love you more and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Asian-fusion spot owned by Celebs.Overrated ... I've had better duck with noodles although I can't argue that their salmon is pretty good. The venus is nice though. They have a fireplace in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Koi for a friend's birthday this week. After reading all the reviews here, I had been stressing for weeks about what to wear, but I needn't have: it's refreshingly casual, plus everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
We had an excellent dining experience at Koi and can't wait to go back. First off, get a bottle of their recommend daiginjo sake, it's clean smooth and dangerous. Start your dingin experience with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my wife to this restaurant a couple months back. It very trendy and pricey. Me and my wife probably had 4 dish a few drinks and the bill came out to be about 300 bucks. Don't get me wrong I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
Full Review »
i dont really frequent "hot spots" as i find the bridge and tunnel crowds annoying and the hype boring. i usually stick to local jaunts and neighborhood spots. every once in a while, though, i make an...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi is one of those places where every experience is different...so you have to go more than once to actually give it the proper star rating.FIRST visit:We had a reservation and the place was empty,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
Full Review »
i don't know very many restaurants that become popular this quick and stay this popular for this long. why? the food is amazing and so is the decor and the service. its not cheap by any means but its worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
If you could rate a restaurant on ambiance alone, this place would get a 4 (maybe). If you want to watch a - c list stars eat...? or if you want to catch some of the industry execs - HEY - you're in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Koi actually means bad sushi that lures hot Jewish industry folks and starlets alike. Like, yah...When the hype met the moi, there was a certain chemistry that couldn't quite be described without a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
for it's price.. you are mainly paying to see someone *famous* and not too much for the food. the sushi was ok but i loved the kobe beef but it is just not my style of place. if you want to go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
Full Review »
Planned a trip to L.A. a few weeks ago and after hearing all the hype about Koi, I decided to try it myself....and it was even better than I expected. The sushi was the best I've ever tasted, very friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful sushi and beautiful people! Beautiful David Beckham dined while were there. You have to try the toro, at $10 bucks a bite, savor it...It was truly LA, everyone looks up from the table as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
Full Review »
Went to Koi for the first time for a birthday with my Mother and Sister and after years or hearing the hype - the place far exceeded my expectations. It's definitely a "scene" from the paparazzi outside, to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
Full Review »
You pay for the atmosphere and presentation of the food. Ingredients used are not what you'd expect at those prices, but the food is definitely tasty with room for improvement. Ate with a large group family...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Everytime I have dined here it has been A) a show - mainly pretty girls prancing around B) a blissful experience to my mouth C) an emotional experience when I receive the bill AND...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food (mainly sushi) but several drawbacks. First, you need to reserve a long time in advance, especially on WE. Second, if you have sake, the bill will end up in the 70-90$ range. Other than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
Full Review »
Ok.. you have to be living under a tree in a far away land if you don't know how truly amazing Koi is! The food though is often forgotten as Paris or Ryan or.. any other a list celeb walks around talking to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2006
Full Review »
If you can get past the paparazzi waiting for celeb sightings, you'll find that Koi has fantastic food and a great atmosphere. Its' expensive, but well worth it. The waitresses take very good care of you and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2006
Full Review »
I loved KOI!! The atmosphere was amazing, the food was absolutely delicious! They had a great well rounded menu, and everything was great! Definately make a reservation...I saw a lot of people waiting.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi is undoubtedly the trendiest/hottest sushi joint in LA- for about 3 years running- which is saying something in this town where trendy, white-hot places burn out in a few months (i.e. Dolce,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
Full Review »
Certainly, this is one of the more well known spots in the Los Angeles area for a variety of well known reasons. I would certainly suggest the chance for anyone to spend some time here at least once.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
Full Review »
It took a few minutes for our waiter to warm up to us, once he realized that we were not movie stars, studio exec's etc. The sushi was excellent. The atmosphere was amazing. Some of the patrons get a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Its not the best Japanese food I've ever had, but nothing was disappointing. Of course, the main course here is not the food, but the celeb sightings! On a Friday evening, I saw Lindsay Lohan on her...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
Full Review »
I went to Koi for my birthday and loved it. The waitstaff are definitely snooty, wannabe actor types, but the sushi is amazing. You need to try it at least once.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2006
Full Review »
Based on the reviews here and photos from other websites, this Koi Sushi looks like a very good restaurant that I really want to try. So I called them a week ahead to make reservation of 12 ppl so my friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
Full Review »
I've been meaning to try this place for some time.....after two months of asking my boyfriend finally took me there. He's not a big sushi person like I am but WOW what a surprise. We made 7pm rez thinking it...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2006
Full Review »
Koi is my favorite place in Los Angeles.. It has a very late and exclusive crown, and just to see some of the cars that pull up is reason enough to go there. It is also fun to play with the paperazzi...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2006
Full Review »
We started off with sushi, which was perfectly bite sized, tender and fresh. For entrees we shared the Steamed Chilean Seabass and the Kobe Filet. Both were the most tender cuts i have ever sank my teeth into....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2006
Full Review »
The sushi here is absolutely amazing. I live in San Diego and would drive to La just to eat there and come back. The service is wonderful and easily the best sushi I've ever had and I have it a lot!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2006
Full Review »
Great atmosphere, great food, PRICEY, but totally worth it.Try the tuna appetizer. TO. DIE. FOR!
judysbook.com - user review - 04/11/2006
Full Review »
This was the best sushi I have ever had, you must order the crispy rice, it is unbelieveable!!! The service was great, and the flourless chocolate molten cake for dessert is a must!!! And, to top off the night...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
another awesome trendy sushi place, complete with paparazzi. tho i have no idea who they were taking pics of... the best dish was the seared rice with spicy tuna. mmm. overall i think the rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Hogan knows best! He and Brooke were out the night that I tried this place. This restaurant is seriously the hotness. With all the hype surrounding this place, it really needs to deliver. And it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
Full Review »
Visited Koi once. Location is very stylish, contemporary, little privacy however. Ingredients are very fresh. Reciepies are interesting, flavourful and not dull. Portions are rather small and therefore pricy....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2006
Full Review »
At first I did not want to try Koi because of their reputation of that's "where to be seen." I was pleasantly surprised with the food. I am constantly craving their crispy rice, tempura rock shrimp hand roll...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I never had to pay for a meal here, I enjoyed the dining experience even more! The sushi is great, but let's face it you don't come here for sushi - you come for the scene. It's not the best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
Full Review »
I went this past Saturday for an early dinner. We thought that 7 was too early but it definitely wasn't! The place is beautiful. Each room has a different decor. We sat right in front by the bar so we saw...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2006
Full Review »
I've eaten here several times over the years on Halloween outings to LA and it is always one of the things I look forward to. The staff, while sometimes a bit stuffy, usually lightens up as the night...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambience is dark and intimate and the wood is ok...try the "crispy rice" This spot is a celebrity hangout with sightings of Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan sharing a sushi roll! Nicky and Paris...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2006
Full Review »
Went to Koi on Wed. 10/26 and had an good time. We had a reservation at 8pm, but was not seated until 8:30pm. Other than that, the food, and servers were exellent. The sushi was average, but the dessert was to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
Full Review »
First time at Koi was a great experience! This was likely due to the fact that our server, Jamison, was fun, friendly, hot, and took the time to explain everything to us. No attitudes unlike what I had read...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2005
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful little place! Great lighting, bamboo lined walls, ass-kissing waiters... Good sushi is good sushi, although the maguro was disappointing.and, lets be honest, it is fun to be in the now...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2005
Full Review »
FINALLY got the chance last Tuesday to dine at Koi! Only been reading about it in US Weekly for two years now. My brother and I had to sit outside cuz he was in nice shorts (NO SHORTS or TANK's) *WHATEVER*...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2005
Full Review »
Koi seems to get a bad rap from most reviewers here, but either they're completely wrong or I just happened to get lucky last week. I think it's the former. The first thing that struck me was the great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2005
Full Review »
We went hoping to find a nice sushi spot in LA. Ended up being very overpriced for the small pieces we were given. There was a celebrity there when we ate and most of the service was pushed towards them. We've...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
Full Review »
Outside of the bad attitude from the wait people the food was only average much too spicy to be considered Japanese cuisine. It was an attempt at Japanese cuisine with a Mexican flavor.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2005
Full Review »
The food is WONDERFUL... I highly recommend the "crispy rice" and the warm spinach and mushroom salad...the ambience is dark and intimate... crowd is all "industry"... overall great food, however a bit on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Did I eat here? I'm pretty sure I did, but I can't recall from all of the flashes from the cameras. We were seated next to Nikki Hilton, E from Entourage and Kimberly Stewart. Def the B list crowd,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2005
Full Review »
When the restaurant first opened it was a hot spot with every celeb but times have changed. Everything about the restaurant has gone down hill from the food to the service to the crowd. The service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
Full Review »
Awful! I'm half Japanese & was raised eating at Japanese restaurants. The Unagi sushi at Koi was the worst I have ever had in my entire life. I was excited to try this place due to the hype but won't go again....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
Full Review »
went on a saturday night and had a wonderful time. the hostess was nice, didn't wait for seating, and the server was wonderful. she knew what she was talking about and made great cocktail suggestions. food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
Full Review »
In short; we were told we would be seated in 20min it turned out to be 1:08min. Saw our waiter twice; 1st to take our order and 2nd to leave the check. The bus boy had to bring us our drinks and refills. All...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
Full Review »
Authoritative hostesses, mostly proficient wait staff, overzealous bussers, celebrities and posers hanging out, overpriced food, lots of beautiful people, and beautiful ambiance. It's been the same deal since...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
Full Review »
Could not believe that this place was once considered "hot." It was full of poseurs and old guys with bad tans, bright blue suits, and hair plugs. The women were dressed provacatively. We had a 10:00 dinner...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2005
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know... KOI? But f@#% it, dress up, eat the most incredible sushi that will melt on your tongue and drip off your lips, order the house sake, and make fun of the people around you.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2005
Full Review »
Went on a Tuesday night, and was it packed! Had reservations, but they overbooked & so we had to wait like 20 mins! That kinda annoyed us, but we stayed anyway as we were famished. It was good people-watching...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2005
Full Review »
The food is excellent. However when it cost $250 per couple for a simple sushi dinner, that is completly ridiculous. Also when I asked what the M/P was for the Kobe beef, I was told "$42" Where upon our waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2004
Full Review »
CitySearch says Koi is not good for kids but before reading the ratings we made a reservation & asked them if bringing our 3 month old was a problem. They said it was no problem at all. We were seated in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2004
Full Review »
Ok...so in all honesty...I could probably just go in and have the spicy tuna on crispy rice and a few of the baked crab hand rolls and be completely happy. That being said...everything else I've had on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2004
Full Review »
This is an amazing restaurant. The wait staff was fast, friendly and right on time. The food was very tasty and the ambiance was perfect. It is definitely a place for a romantic dinner. I would keep the kids...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2004
Full Review »
The sushi is pretty good and fairly creative in a city that has too many sushi restaurants. Everybody orders the tuna with crispy rice and creamy rock shrimp tempura was good. The entrees were a bit bland. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2004
Full Review »
Very expensive for what you get. If you are going for good sushi then definately check out Teru Sushi and not this place. If you are taking a girl or a group of people to impress by paying for an expensive...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2004
Full Review »
I have yet a more vile place to go for eating out. This place takes the cake in terms of arrogance, self centered idiots as workers, very rude receptionists, very poor servers. And for what? For average sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2004
Full Review »
With the city council barring lap dances at strip clubs Koi offers an alternative to for those who like to blow their money and leave with nothing. The design and feel of the place is really cool. Fun place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2003
Full Review »
I thought the first time I went to Koi the tactics of our server who rapidly suggested items from the menu even before anyone had the opportunity to view the menu was "interesting". When the check arrived at...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2003
Full Review »
Food is amazing and it is always good people watching. You can't go wrong with spicy tuna on crispy shrimp and the hand rolls are all excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2003
Full Review »
if you are loaded, eat here. if you are hungry, do not. bloody great grub, tho.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2003
Full Review »
The food is great here. The weekend crowd can get a bit annoying and the service lacks when it is super packed. I went for lunch last week--hightly recommended. Not to busy and great light on the patio. Nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2003
Full Review »
The food was okay, but not worth the attitude and the pick up scene.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2003
Full Review »
Although the food is pricey for what it is, I still enjoyed my meal here. The restaurant is drop dead gorgeous with candle-lit indoor and outdoor spaces draped in swathes of silk - very romantic. The dishes...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2003
Full Review »
The kobe beef was fantastic - I would go there again simply for the food! Service was slow however, and the valet even slower.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
Full Review »
I never even considered trying sushi before until a friend insisted that I go with them to Koi. I'm not a fan of cooked fish let alone raw fish, so it was a hard sell on me. Let me tell you though, if you only...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2002
Full Review »
The waiter was excellent. The decor is amazing. The food is O.K.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2002
Full Review »
I had heard good things about Koi, but my personal experience was a disappointment. While the atmosphere and food are excellent, I was disgruntled with the high prices and business practices of the staff.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
Full Review »
Hip new restaurant with great house specialties, lively atmosphere and creative deco. Little pricey but would definitely return
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
Full Review »
When Koi first opened I went weekly. The food was great and everyone was really nice. Within a month - the prices doubled, the food wasn't as good, and the service was horrible. So bad that I have returned to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
Full Review »
We took a friend of ours there for a birthday dinner and it was a miserable experience. The food was average and ridiculously overpriced. Our waiter couldn't seem to figure out if he should be rude and snotty...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
Full Review »
Terrible service. I heard 3 other tables complain. Food was okay. Few items on the menu were no longer being prepared by the kitchen. So explain to me why a sushi bar can't prepare a mixed sashimi plate as...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2002
Full Review »
Koi has one of the cooler sushi bars I have ever seen and yet even purist sushi lovers are tempted to sit at a patio table. The restaurant is beautifully layed out with rooms, patios and bars flowing...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
Full Review »
If your goal is to spot Hollywood's A-list of celebrities, make a reservation at Koi, the current fave of L.A.'s glam scene: George Clooney, Jennifer Garner, the Osbournes, Madonna, Demi and Ashton, Jessica...
frommers.com - user review
Full Review »
cuisine is japanese-inspired with california accents. decor is a stylish, harmonious blend of custom furniture, earth tones and soft light. natural materials are used in a floor plan that follows the rigors of...
opentable.com - user review
Full Review »
lunchmon.fri.; dinnernightly. the theme is asian, the scene is hot, and the menu includes sushi, sashimi, and japanese-influenced entres. dishes like seared scallop with yuzu and black cod with miso are tasty,...
lamag.com - user review
Full Review »
serious sushi in a big fish hangout...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
Full Review »
koi is one of those trendy l.a. eateries where the cuisine and the scene coexist in a surprisingly healthy balance. being the favored japanese restaurant of many hollywood stars, koi offers great...
gayot.com - user review
Full Review »
Cuisine is Japanese-inspired with California accents. Decor is a stylish, harmonious blend of custom furniture, earth tones and soft light. Natural materials are used in a floor plan that follows the rigors of...
opentable.com - user review
Full Review »
© 2009 Open List
About
|
Contact
|
Advertising
|
|
Terms of Use
|
Privacy Policy
|
Site Map
Some data provided by Localeze Some reviews provided by Yelp.com
