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    Koi Sushi

    4.7 (95 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jenn N.

    I've been here a few times for dinner and have always had a good experience. One thing to know ahead of time is that the whole table has to choose either the à la carte menu or the all-you-can-eat option and you can't mix the two. The all-you-can-eat is around $34 per person, and honestly it's a great deal. You order from a tablet and they bring out up to four items at a time, which makes it easy to try a variety without over-ordering. On this visit I had the udon with shrimp tempura along with several sushi selections, and everything was fresh and nicely presented. I also like that they bring out multiple sauces, ginger, and sides and it makes the meal feel more complete. Service has always been friendly, the space is clean and comfortable, and it's a reliable dinner spot in Tempe that I'll keep coming back to.

    Emma N.

    I found out about Koi Sushi online and thought it looked awesome. Located in Tempe, right off the highway, I think it shares a parking lot/area with a hotel. When I arrived around 545p on a Thursday, the parking lot closest to the restaurant was pretty full. Some of my friends had to park a little further. So just be aware of that. I don't think they offer reservations, but our party of 8 was seated immediately which was great! I LOVED the ambiance here, everything was so pretty and colorful. We all did the AYCE sushi lover deal which gives you access to the entire menu, minus the sashimi. There were a few iPads for us to order from and the food came out pretty quickly afterwards. Marcus and Brian were our servers and were super awesome and friendly. Some of the items I tried were: Las Vegas Roll, Koi Signature Roll, Popcorn Lobster Roll, Tropical Romance Roll and California Roll. These were all great, but the one that stood out the most to me was the Sweet Potato Hand roll, which was very flavorful and delicious, I would recommend this. We also ordered the following appetizers: cream cheese wontons, jalapeño poppers, yakisoba noodles and the golden buns which was probably another favorite of mine. Everything was great! Other items that were ordered that people liked were the spring rolls, fried rice and crimson lover roll. We also tried the ice cream and I really liked the cookies and cream flavor the most but the green tea was a close second. I can't recommend this place enough and will definitely be back.

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    Jason C.

    Food was excellent, rice to fish ratio was on point. Service was good and staff was friendly. The place had a hip club vibe. It can be loud in there, but that didn't bother us. We checked this place out based on a yelp suggestion, and we were happy we went. Would recommend.

    Brian B.

    I came here on March 20th around 7pm, and wow, this place was packed! The quoted wait time for a table of three was about an hour and a half. Honestly, we almost went somewhere else, but the manager was so friendly and genuine that we decided to stick it out. I'm glad we did because we were seated in about 50 minutes, which wasn't bad at all considering how busy it was. Once we sat down, our server greeted us with a big smile and made us feel right at home. We ordered some hot sake to start (because why not?) and began with a few simple rolls. Everything was good, but when the sashimi came out, game changer. The pieces were massive, and the salmon literally melted in your mouth. My personal favorite was the eel, perfectly tender and full of flavor. Bonus points for having fresh wasabi available for a small upcharge, but totally worth it. The only miss for me was that any roll with mayo turned into a bit of a mushy situation. It kind of overpowered the other flavors. Not a dealbreaker, but something I'll keep an eye on for next time. Overall, Koi absolutely earned a second visit. Between the friendly service, generous portions, and that melt-in-your-mouth sashimi, it's easy to see why this spot stays so busy.

    Christine D.

    Koi Sushi is a fairly new AYCE sushi restaurant in this area. We came here for an early dinner on Valentine's Day, and it was definitely already packed. They gave us a restaurant pager to alert us when our table was ready, and it only took about 10 minutes! The ambiance inside is absolutely stunning. There's accents of gold all around the restaurant, and it really feels like you're in a fancy, high end place. I also suggest checking out the bathroom, it's gorgeous! What I love the most about this restaurant is that each table has a tablet to place your order. This makes it not only easier but much faster for your food to come out. Once your order is submitted, a robot will deliver your food at your table. The quality of the fish is nice and fresh, and everything tasted great. The menu is extensive and they have so many alternate options other than sushi. Will definitely be coming back here!

    Teresa A.

    Such a beautiful AYCE sushi place! I do love how there is vegetable sushi choices and lots of great side dishes and appetizers. My favorite was the sweet potato sushi. The sweet potato was deep fried and had the perfect crunch. James our server was spectacular. Once the tablet is set up you can order up to 12 items at a time with a 5 minute buffer. You also get to pick your tier of choice. Lunch is $24.99 from 11am-3pm which does not include eel, koi sig, crazy tuna, popcorn lobster, and carpaccio. Sushi tier is $34.99 which includes a limit of 3 carpaccio. Then Sashimi at $42.99 that has unlimited carpaccio. With a choice of 3 out of 5 (soft shell crab, snowcrab leg, wagyu beef nigiri, Japanese scallop, sweet shrimp). I would definitely come back to koi sushi. We were seated quickly, but unfortunately our table wasn't acknowledged and after 10 minutes my boyfriend said something. I understand places get busy but a "be right with you" would be nice.

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    Hallie S.

    If you are craving all you can eat sushi, Koi Sushi is the place to go. We went for the all you can eat $35 dinner during the week and left STUFFED. For the dinner deal we got, we got three orders of carpaccio included which were all amazing. My favorite roll of the night was the crimson heart, by far. The Las Vegas roll was also amazing, but that's usually my favorite whenever I go to sushi. We sat in the front of the restaurant and got there before the crowd so our service was really fast. I love how hip this place is with cool anime characters on the wall behind where they make the sushi and eye catching decor when you walk in. Our server said they're getting their liquor license soon so I'd imagine they'd have sake soon too. Check it out!

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    Kelley C.

    Great all you can eat sushi place! It is a bit expensive but quality is good. They had a decent amount of variety. Love our server sam, was super sweet.

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    Danielle V.

    Best ACYE sushi spot in the Tempe area. Fast ordering with iPads and quick food delivery. We had cheese wontons, calamari, shrimp tempura, beef short ribs and yakisoba. All of it was great especially the short ribs. Had several rolls too. Rainbow, dragon, sunset garden, seafood dynamite, and golden shrimp tempura roll. All of them were great. Lucas was a fabulous server. Nice atmosphere with music and soft lighting. Waitlist was convenient too and we were able to track our status online.

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    Susan N.

    I didn't hate or love Koi, I thought the food was just fine. It would have lowered my rating to a 3/5 but the service was fantastic and the AYCE pricing is unbeatable. All of the rolls tasted average. Nothing stood out. We don't like the super complicated rolls that have tons of sauce or toppings. We prefer to eat rolls that are simple so there was nothing really to like or dislike. The yellowtail roll was fresh. I did not like the spicy salmon or spicy tuna roll though.. it tasted grainy and had filler in it or something. We had a few nigiri options and those were ok too. I really liked the fried rice though -- great flavor. A few servers checking on us throughout our meal -- waters were always filled, dirty plates were always cleared, and food came out fast. We were happy with the service. The portions are great -- on the smaller side so you can try a variety without filling up on any options. The price is really good during lunch and we left full. We would come back to Koi for another try.

    Christina M.

    Koi Sushi is a welcomed new AYCE spot to Tempe. It's the closest AYCE to me now. It took over what previously was a Macayo's Mexican restaurant. It's easily accessed right off the 202 fwy. The interior has been transformed into a cool spot with lots of seating, a sushi bar where they are making the sushi (no seating), a large metal mouse statue at the entrance, some faux cherry blossom trees, a "bar bar" sign but with glassware but no booze yet. I read elsewhere there's no liquor license yet due to the newness of the place. I can't confirm that is correct, but I can confirm there was no alcohol on the menu. We had a party of 3 for the dinner menu, the sushi option, no sashimi. I am a fan of ordering items from a tablet , this is the second AYCE restaurant using tablets I've been to. Keeps the flow of ordering ongoing without having to flag anyone down. Overall the food was good and items kept coming to the table at a decent pace. Our server was friendly and checked on us regularly. The chicken wings on the appetizer menu are really good. Definitely glad we had those in addition to the seafood items. I liked the carpaccio with jalapeños on it. I also liked the popcorn lobster roll and I generally enjoy unagi at sushi restaurants so I ordered a bunch of that. I would have given 5 stars to Koi, except I was bummed that none of our items came out with the fun sushi boat presentation that people commented on. I wonder if they only do this when ordering the sashimi option. Either way, I was looking forward it, and it didn't happen so that drops my rating just a tad. Otherwise, the experience was overall very good!

    Joseph L.

    To all the sushi lovers, there's a new AYCE sushi spot located in Tempe! First off the quality of the sushi is great! We decided to go with the $42 Sashimi lover which included a ton of options which include specialty rolls, deep fried rolls, veggie rolls, nigiri, sashimi, appetizers, soups, noodles/rice and sides. They have the menu on an iPad which is where you're able to add your orders. The items come out fairly quick but not all at once which is a great way to pace yourselves. You're able to order multiple rounds and once you're done they also offer ice cream (vanilla, green tea and cookies and cream). Service was great despite the restaurant being fully packed on a Saturday evening. The restaurant has a nice aesthetic, feels more like a high end AYCE. If you're a sushi lover, you won't be disappointed going here. I'd say this is worth the $42 Sashimi option.

    Elicia N.

    Wow everything in here is beautiful, even the bathroom! Great ambiance as soon as you walk in! My server Logan was amazing! So love the iPad for ordering! I went with the $42 sashimi lover to get access to the full menu. Totally with it! I only wish they had power outlets so I could work while I my food! Surf clan and octopus carpaccio?! Yes please! I loved the salad options! Would only suggest a stronger dressing flavor and firmer avocado but truly this experience was perfection from variety to quality to service! Well, worth the bellyache I'm going to have all night! And save room for the complementary ice cream at the end of your meal. The cookies and cream is unbelievable and ask for the golden buns to go with it. I definitely recommend stopping by during their soft opening because they're being incredibly generous to their guests and letting you enjoy more without worry about leftovers. I do hope they'll offer smaller portions once they go official because I would love to keep coming back and trying as many things as I can each visit it! Can't wait to come back!

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    The food was delicious and the service was great. Recommend everybody to go. It's always nice to try something new.

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    Sushi tastes fresh, modern decor, fun atmosphere, friendly service, AYCE is great value compare to other sushi places, would recommend!

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    Zu Izakaya

    Zu Izakaya

    (1.9k reviews)

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    Popped into this place for our last meal before leaving AZ and it did not disappoint! We were the…read morefirst people in. When we walked in it had a very fishy smell, so it kind of made us second guess our choice. But we went for it anyhow. The greeter/server was very pleasant and sat us. It was very clean inside with ample space between seat. We browsed through the menu and started with our usual edamame and pot stickers. The edamame was salted well throughout where a lot of places just put the salt on top only. We ordered a couple varieties of sake which were both good. Out of all of the things we ordered the karange skewer was just a little more oily than were use to, but still good. The spicy salmon roll had really great flavor and the lollipop roll was probably one of the better versions that we have had. The musubi was giant to say the least, it was good, but offered a bit too much rice. Overall the food and service was great and we were very happy that we ended up here!

    On a Sunday evening, after checking out the Desert Botanical Garden, I was looking for some food in…read morethe area. I came across Zu Izakaya and it's great reviews as one of the options. I love Japanese food so my decision was made. I drove over and parked in their complimentary lot. Ambiance (3.5/5): I've been to Japan and there are plenty of izakayas there. Think of them as small bars which often serve solid food. Zu fits that bit. It's a relatively small restaurant, probably seats about 30 people. and it's pretty no frills for a Japanese spot. I was seated at a booth in the corner of the restaurant. They have free WiFi which is always a good touch. Service (3/5): Service was friendly, though a bit inconsistent. My waitress wasn't as attentive as I would have liked. The type of service where you have to flag them down to get what you want and to close out. Drinks (4/5): Zu has a nice menu of Japanese and Korean beverages, including sake, soju, Japanese beer, and more. With that being said, I just had an iced green tea. Food (4/5): I got a nice variety. I went with the Japanese sausage off of the grill menu, the OBI mayo roll off of the sushi menu, and the cheese corn off of the appetizer menu. Let's start with the sausage. It's a small item, two small sausages, but absolutely delicious. The sausage was bursting with flavor and basted in a sweet sauce. Minus the portion size, perfection. The cheese corn also hit the spot, but the execution was off. The corn is served on a hot platter, and unfortunately some of the corn on the edges was badly burnt. The type of situation where they should start over. Which they didn't. Lastly, the OBI mayo roll is essentially a California roll with marinated warm shrimp on top in a mayo sauce. I didn't love the hot and cold combo (shrimp and sushi), but outside of the temperature, it was a delicious roll. All in all, a very food meal. My only gripe with Japanese food is that it can get expensive quick. Given that Zu is in Tempe, I was hoping that prices would be a little cheaper. With that being said, they do have a solid happy hour (and reverse happy hour) with both food and drink specials. Next time I stop by, I'd like to check out some of their Korean options. I focused on the Japanese stuff this time (which makes the majority of the menu). Next time around, the bulgogi is calling my name!

    Zu Izakaya - ASU - Inside atmosphere

    Zu Izakaya - ASU

    (306 reviews)

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    My first time at Zu Izakaya was a blast! I came in with a group of 5 and were seated quickly. Our…read morewaitress Tiana was very attentive and helpful as we decided our orders. Overall, the place has a fun vibe with lots of string lights and Japanese decorations. They have happy hour twice a day. We came during their 9-11PM happy hour (we love a late night happy hour!) Lots of options for sushi, drinks, and appetizers on the happy hour menu. The spicy tuna roll was a refreshing roll with just the spicy tuna, cucumber and rice. A simple roll that still has a good spicy flavor but not too overpowering that it takes over your meal. The Vegas roll is a classic if you like fried rolls! Can't go wrong with this one. The nigiri was top notch. The yellowtail nigiri quite literally melts in your mouth and the flavors are buttery and soft. It's my personal favorite whenever I want nigiri. The salmon nigiri was also very good. Slights sweet but if you add soy sauce it balances it out. The jjambong pot was so filling. We ate this after the sushi. It's enough to be shared with 2-3 people and includes a mix of some seafoods, enoki mushrooms, onions, and ramyeon with a spicy broth. The noodles were good, the broth was delicious and not too spicy if you're not a person that handles spice well. My only complaint is that we had about 6-7 mussels but only 2 pieces of shrimp. It would've been nice to have a more even distribution of the seafood but other than that the taste was amazing. With the happy hour it was incredibly affordable. Even without the happy hour I would definitely come here again. 10/10!!

    What I got: Bulgogi with side rice…read more Seaweed salad Miso soup Wasn't a lot of meat on my Bulgogi dish was a small square skillet and I was mostly of onions and some zucchini pieces. I decided to try their miso soup which was not bad tasted like the packets you get from the grocery store, but at least they had seaweed and tofu in it compared to other places, the seaweed salad tasted pretty fresh they don't give you too much of it they put a bunch of lettuce underneath it so it makes it seem like there's more at first my friend got the plate and some parts kinda tasted raw, but he didn't care much since he likes it either way but then again I was supposed to be a cooked dish so. I had gotten a draft beer to start with and for some reason it was warm so that was very un appetizing but then I got a bottled beer and it was cold. I don't recommend draft. This place has gone through a name change in the last few months and have removed a lot of of the stuff from the old menu went to see the difference was told that they kept the same quality as it is the same owner as before, but honestly to me the only thing that seems like the quality stayed the same was the oysters. Everything else seems that gone down a bit and the portion seems really small now some things are priced decently and some things are overpriced and we can't forget to mention how bad it smells in here like sewage. There's so many restaurants like this which is the problem like I don't need to come here and there was nothing memorable about it and it's a pretty far drive from me so I probably won't be coming back

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    Daruma

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    I came to this restaurant after spending all day at the hospital across the street for my daughter…read moreso I was hungry and emotionally drained. When I walked in, I was promptly directed to where I should go so I could place a takeout order. The genuine courtesy of the staff here was just what I needed after a long day. Lots of great options for sushi but ramen sounded amazing on a chilly winter day. I ordered a couple options and requested for the toppings to be separated so my picky eater could pick out what she didn't like. The food was out promptly and packaged with such care. Once I got it back to my daughter's hospital room, we were able to feast on the best meal we had all day. I will definitely be coming back to this place again and I am grateful for their kindness just when I needed it. Highly recommend!

    I have to be honest here. I only recently started trying Ramen. I don't know why, but I always told…read moremyself that I didn't like it. Anyway, this was only the second time I've ever eaten restaurant Ramen. The first time was so-so. And I was eager to see how much better it could be. So my wife started to do a little research and found that Daruma had really good reviews. So we gave it a shot. I have to say that I was very impressed with my Ramen. It was galaxy's better than the first one I tried. I can't wait to try a different one next time. Aside from the wonderful food. The staff there was really nice. They greeted us right away and quickly got us seated. Our server was also very friendly and attentive. The dining area was pretty clean and inviting too!

    Bei - Bei Special Roll

    Bei

    (1.1k reviews)

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    We were invited to Bei Sushi by a friend of mine who set very high expectations for the place. The…read morelocation is located in a strip mall with lots of parking. We were very sceptical at first but the recommendation was spot on. We were seated right away and our server Bela approached immediately. She was very friendly and went down the menu telling us all about the specials and her recommendations. We needed no recommendations because we were there for one thing the Bei special. The special was an assortment of various rolls assembled beautifully making each piece stand out. The first bite was divine and as we worked around the ring of rolls they got better and better. The sauces brought perfect harmony and complemented the fish. The sushi was incredibly fresh not having the fishy order lingering. The rolls melted in your mouth like butter leaving you satisfied. It was so good we placed a second order. Bela stopped by frequently checking on us and also telling us about the restaurant and the area and provided a friendly atmosphere that you do not often get in northern Midwest. The Spider Roll was very good except for the sauce on top that did not suite our palate but after removing the sauce it was fantastic. The Hot Mama Roll was also amazing. The flavors went well with the Yuki Mango Nigori Sake. We also tried some of their beers and spent a while catching up. Belas service was second to none and made this reunion fabulous. The sushi at Bei was better than 95% of our sushi restaurants in my state and the price was very good. They also have a cute cat robot that delivers food! Thank you Bela we hope to come back again on our next trip to Arizona to try more food.

    Great casual spot I enjoy popping into from time to time. Customer Service always fast and…read moreefficient. Food quality is there as well as presentation and taste. This local neighborhood spot serves sushi until 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturdays. I've been coming here for about 6 years now. I can't keep gatekeeping. It deserves to be shared.

    Makitto Sushi - The J- Special .... a must have!!!!

    Makitto Sushi

    (260 reviews)

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    We stopped into Makitto Sushi and I'm already planning my next visit--and telling everyone about…read morethis place! It is magic. We tried two rolls: The Birdgang Roll - unique, super flavorful, and had the perfect little zing. I didn't even need soy sauce, which never happens! The Fire Dragon Roll - the kick combined with the eel sauce was incredibly well balanced. So good. We also ordered sashimi and nigiri, and this is where Mikito really won me over. I don't normally eat sashimi because I usually find it too fishy, but the quality here was on another level. * Bluefin Sashimi: melt-in-your-mouth delicious. * Yellowtail Sashimi: super light and clean. * Salmon Nigiri: not fishy at all--just buttery and delightful. Everything tasted unbelievably fresh. We sat at the bar and chatted with Jay, the owner and chef, and he was fantastic. Great conversation, clearly passionate about what he does, and the service overall was friendly and prompt. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend!! If you love sushi--or even if you think you don't--give Makitto a try. It's truly a standout.

    We were looking for somewhere to eat in the Mesa Riverview area and I didn't know this was back…read morethere, right next to the movie theater. Reviews are very good and so we gave it a try on a Saturday evening. When we arrived there were 2 people eating at the sushi counter, otherwise it was empty. During our time there another couple came in, so it was not busy and easy to get a table. The server was very friendly and service was great. For that I'll push my rating to 4 stars. For me, this place is personally 3.5/5. Everything was decent but nothing I would rave about. And that might just be me, because people love this place in other reviews. It was possibly just a bunch of little things that made me think it's just okay. I thought the texture of sushi rice was a bit too soft, I know it's sticky rice but I felt like it was a little over cooked and too soft. I also thought both of my rolls tasted exactly the same. Which thankfully I thought were good tasting. The stuffed jalapeños were definitely a miss, they were so under fried so mostly a mush of ingredients in a jalapeño. And initially I liked the karaage but had a couple of tough pieces, so overall that was just okay. Miso soup was solid. And I realize that the appetizers are cooked in the back and not by sushi chef, and people rave about the chef. However like I said, both rolls seemed pretty similar tasting and one was supposed to be more spicy. All very standard flavors, like I would expect from AYCE sushi. I think I'm just looking for more delicate flavors with higher quality pieces of fish. I likely should have tried some of the special items listed on the rotating items board near the sushi bar. Next time we go back I'll try sitting at the sushi bar and trying some speciality items. People have said this is the best way to enjoy this place. We will likely come back during a lunch or happy hour special, if I like it better and I can upgrade my review I'd be happy to give this small, local family run business all the stars.

    Sakura Sushi - Eel & avocado hand roll (pretty good) and New York roll (not that good, topping if real mushy and filling is too spicy)

    Sakura Sushi

    (504 reviews)

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    It's cheap during lunch, that's why I would recommend it. The food is good and worth the price, but…read moredon't go when it would be busy (around holidays or weekends) they will likely bring you someone else's order and vice versa. There is a darker theme and curtains over the windows and the seating is good with booths and tables.

    I enjoy going to this place occasionally, and will definitely be back. I vacillated on how to rate…read morethem, but ultimately landed on three stars. Let's get into it. What they do well: cheap and fast. When I was there for lunch, it was AYCE for $19.99. You really can't beat that. The service is solid, though not stellar. The selection is pretty good, too! The restaurant is also well maintained. It's always clean and the decor is exactly what you'd expect for Japanese cuisine. Opportunity: the sushi has been falling apart all three times I've been there. It reminds me a little of what it might be like if i made it at home myself and didn't get the sushi rice right. That doesn't adversely affect the flavors, but it's annoying that I can never seem to dip it into the soy sauce and get it into my mouth without losing half the roll. Their service model also makes it so items from the fryer or other appetizers sometimes come out after the sushi rolls. There's no effort to synchronize the back kitchen staff and the sushi bar. This isn't necessarily an issue for me. I'm happy when there's food in front of me. But I could see others feeling like it's a disjointed approach and experience. Like I said, I'll be back. But if you're going to this place, make sure you're managing your expectations.

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