We enjoyed the sushi as always. This trip we got four rolls…read moreParty Girl: Always our favorite Kamikaze: God with a kick Fuji Mountain:not bad, but the crab salad kind of overwhelmed the rest. Rainbow: this was a pleasant surprise

Upscale sushi spot with delicious Japanese fare…read more The dishes made with the freshest fish were fantastic. I ordered tuna "classic rolls" as well as a few nigiri: fatty tuna, squid, and fly fish roe. The roe and fatty tuna were standouts in the bunch. On the latter, the fat glistened over the surface of the meat giving it a buttery flavor and texture. The roe by contrast were small and gave a satisfying soft crunch which was a treat. However, the squid and the tuna in the maki roll were clearly less fresh. Both were firmer than usual, with the squid verging on tough. It was topped with gold leaf whose delicate texture ironically emphasized the undesirable consistency of the fish. Perhaps the trick is to start by asking the server what came into the kitchen most recently and ordering that.

We ordered take-out for dinner for the family and I was impressed with what a great job they did in…read moreboxing our dishes. Everything was as nicely presented as if we had dined in. Their menu is extensive and the food was wonderful. The curry dishes are spicy. "Medium" was pretty hot for my palate. The only dish that was a disappointment was the crab rangoon. These appetizers are better fresh to the table instead of cold with takeout. Reasonable prices.

Honestly I was so excited for this place but was disappointed by the taste, especially for the…read moreprice. The basil chicken was quite dry and hard to chew and I was the most disappointed by this. The best item we had was tom kah kai soup, the flavor was great and such a comfort food! The pad see ew and red curry was pretty average. I did enjoy the shrimp in the blanket more than I expected! The restaurant vibes were cute and the service was great though!

The vibes are nice, the interior is inviting and the idea of having a lot of different Asian…read morecuisines seems like a positive. However, the quality of food here does not seem to justify the price point set at Ko Fusion. The menu reflects the fusion aspect of the restaurant. Ko Fusion offers an entire Japanese sushi menu, along with various stir fries, curries, ramen and even Korean BBQ on certain nights. From the multiple visits I have had here, I would not say that they stand at the top in any cuisine, the food is relatively average. First things first, paying over $20 for a single sushi roll is one of my least favorite dining experiences out there. With restaurants charging a little more for an all you can eat experience or even doing buy one get one deals, the sushi roll has to be really, really good to make it worth it. I did not feel that way here at Ko Fusion. In fact, I felt that Flaming Phoenix Roll was good at best and when I finished, I was still starving. I do think there is an effort to import quality ingredients and do a nice job with presentation, but I was definitely not satisfied. On my next visit, I wanted to order a dish as it would hopefully fill me up more. I ordered their Bul Go Kee and at $32 dollars, I was really was hoping it would be a standout dish. The food was alright, but again, could not justify the price point set for the dish. Not only that, I am looking back on the menu and realize that I never got the lettuce wrap portion of the meal. The beef itself had some decent flavor and was tender, so it at least wasn't a bad dish. I just was left feeling like I did not get my money's worth. Would I recommend this place for nicer occasions? I guess so. However, I would go so far to make this your go-to Japanese or Korean spot, places that specialize in those cuisines would likely give you a better bang for your buck.

This is our favorite sushi place in Central IL! The sushi rolls are fantastic, Korean wings and…read moreseafood cheese roll were great appetizers too!

We randomly chose this place and were completely happy. The appetizers and dinner were fantastic…read more So glad to see them take over this beautiful spot!

So this place has all the ingredients to be a top notch experience buttt just fell bland .... The…read morespace itself is a vibe , ambiance , service & food presentation were good but our food lacked flavor and spice overall . Our "spring rolls " , were actually fried egg rolls served with a side of ketchup .. eww On a positive note they have some great private party dining spaces as well. They also serve single use mouthwash in the restrooms which I found to be a nice touch .

Great fast-casual noodles for lunch near campus…read more The food is simply prepared and delicious. I ordered the first item on the menu: Bok Choy in Chili Oil Noodle. The hearty noodles were chewy with a slight taste of rice -- neither too refined nor over cooked. The beef broth brought the dish's rich taste and gave it some depth, while the bok choy and green onions in the soup were fresh and crispy. Even though the chili oil was a treat, it overpowered the broth and veggies so that I'd consider omitting it from the order. The restaurant was crowded with lunch-goers when I stopped in, but the turnaround on my order was fast. If you need a bite and want something simple and well made, his could be your spot.

We ordered: 1. Pork & Egg w/ Bean Sauce Dry Noodle…read more2. Szechuan style Beef Noodle Soup Very pleased that UIUC now has meal access to a Chinese noodle specialty shop. Flavor of the fermented bean sauce was good and I liked the chewiness of the noodles. Friends liked the Szechuan beef broth flavor and the beef chunks were tender. This will be very nice in the cold winters. No issues with service and there's a good amount of seating for small to medium size groups.

Maybe I haven't been paying enough attention, but if you were to ask me to name a place that could…read moregive you a unique Thai experience, I would think of Siam Terrace. I think many Thai places are very similar, standard noodle and curry options with the same meat choices. I found that Siam Terrace has some really neat options that I normally do not see in my local Thai spots, and they do a great job with the food as well! First and foremost, Siam Terrace does the basics correct. What I mean is that their noodles can always be an option if you need something simple. Normally I am not a Pad Thai person, I prefer the spice of the Pad See Ew instead, but I decided to get it here and it was outstanding. Noodles weren't too sticky, all the sour, sweet and salty elements were there, and it was super filling and affordable! They have so many different options, I imagine they are all fantastic! The item I ordered that I don't see often elsewhere is their duck curry. Although it is a red curry, there are enough sweet elements to balance the blaze of the curry. The duck itself is tender and flavorful and they certainly don't skimp on the amount of duck you receive! Paired with rice, it is a really great dish. Another underrated aspect of the restaurant is that it is so accommodating to various diets. They have so many vegetarian friendly options, including said duck dishes! I can always stand behind a solid restaurant that serves all!

I'm actually depressed that I am leaving town tomorrow and I'll have no reason to come back to town…read morefor a long time. This place is by far the best Thai food I've ever had and let me tell you I've had a lot of Thai food. The peanut sauce they used on their chicken and broccoli. Peanut dish was like nothing I've ever tasted before. Their pod Woon sen was out of this world and both had an enormously generous amount of fresh veggies. Everything was fresh. The prices were good. The egg rolls were outstanding. I'm so so sad. I won't have a reason to come back here for a long time. I might have to create a reason.

This is a great place for quick, tasty lunch/dinner. Recommend Penang curry. Also their specialty…read morechicken. Thumbs up; want to try their udon/stirfry, too.

There are two locations for KoFusion in C-U and this one is located on campus in residential area…read moresurrounded by the University. The menu is pan-Asian so there are entrees that reflect a variety of cuisines, including Japanese and Thai. I opted for the Penang curry while one of my colleagues had the Rainbow Roll. The curry was perfectly spiced with a medium heat and the portion was so large I couldn't quite finish it all. The assortment of vegetables with the shrimp was very nice, topped with some cashews. The Rainbow Roll also was very large with generous portions of sashimi atop it. Prices are reasonable. Service is good as well. Recommended.

Tried Spoon House for the first time on Dad's Weekend! We were trying to pick a place on Green…read moreStreet and there are a ton of options, but I wanted to try somewhere I hadn't been before. We ordered on tablets in the front and there was no wait to order or sit down, but then we had to wait for our name to be called and go pick up your food at the back counter. Speaking of food, the jap-chae and chicken were good, but the bulgogi was pretty dry. The portions were a good size and we took home boxes for everything. You have to turn in your tray and dishes after, so the whole place is very self-service. It was overall good, and I would return if I was in the mood for fast casual Korean food!

Get the gochujang glazed chicken or dup bap. Very convenient campus location for students.read more

My food was fresh and delicious! I ordered through DoorDash and can't comment on the atmosphere but…read moreeverything else was on point.

I love this restaurant! We were in Champaign a couple days for NCAA men's gymnastics championships…read moreand wanted a healthy place to grab a bite. We loved this place so much that we can back the next day! Friendly staff, the food was SO fresh and SO delicious. 10/10 recommend. I hope this chain comes in Nebraska soon! I will say, the Korean beef is far better than the chicken. Honestly don't waste your time with the chicken. The beef and salmon is where it's at!

The food was ok, the miso soup seems to have some sort of non vegetable broth added as a filler…read more(could have been chicken). The server seemed like he just wanted us to eat and leave, wasn't helpful at all. It was too loud to hear anyone else at the table with the hibachi going on. I think they used actual drums, and yes while I know hibachi/sushi places are generally loud, this was notably over the top.

Hibachi is fun. Service was really great. Lobster rock and roll sushi was a 9 out of 10. Crab…read moreRangoons were really bad, probably the worst we've ever had at any restaurant in town (very dry and lacking filling). Place is pretty rundown but overall good.