UPDATED I went in to try their bibimbap and while the dish itself was average I was very disappointed bc it was advertised as a hot stone bibimbap (even in their photo ) and it was served in a plastic to-go container. I asked if there was a mistake w my order and they politely told me they mainly cater to-go and that's why it was in a to-go container, even though I dined in. Even still, there is a HUGE difference between a hot stone bibimbap and a regular bibimbap. read more

Ever since I had my first taste of steamed buns I've been hoping a place closer to me would open up. Although this is not exactly close to me it's not 30 miles away either. They have a vast menu which sometimes concerns me when it comes to freshness of food. I also liked the fact that they have what they call a sushi flight. Meaning you can try 2 specialty rolls in one roll & you pay half price for both rolls. There's even a choice of white, brown or purple rice. Cool! I came for the Buns. The pork belly Bun to be specific. Very good indeed! Then I decided to try the karaage chicken with rice. Crispy & Juicy served with siracha aioli. Nice dish for $6 bucks. I also ordered 2pcs of Ikura Sushi & why large menus concern me. The pieces were loose, nori coming apart & the Ikura was cloudy & not the bright briny taste it should be. Even so, I will definitely be coming back. Everything was good, the Buns delicious! Give it a try. 1-12-2017 read more

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I have not eaten inside this place due to the current pandemic. However, I always order food from here with my coworkers and the food is amazing! Seriously, everything is top notch! My absolute favorite is their ramen noodle soup with crispy chicken! The miso and noodles are beyond perfection. In the past I have also tried their pork buns and they were wonderful. The place is very professional and they deliver fast! I am beyond impressed with their food. read more

Love this place!! They have great fusion version of the poke (no carb) bowl and lots of carb yummy options. The food took awhile to come out which was only down side. read more

It's all great...just miss when you could eat in the restaurant! The staff is wonderful, very accommodating!

Some nice and different choices here BUT the Buns are the real stars here. Not a fish eater so, I had the Beef Bulgogi, Pork Belly, and Ginger Pork and I gotta tell you...they were phenomenal! Tasty without being overwhelmed with spices...meats were tender and juicy...buns weren't too doughy (which can happen sometimes)....just totally yummy! Was going to give 4 stars because of the somewhat limited selection for me but, I'm the one she doesn't do fish so, not in them. Food is just too good to give 5 stars to. Going back real soon!!! Parking is typical Main Street Bay Shore buy worth spot hunting for! read more

Have been getting take out for a while from Koikokoro and the food is stellar! Highly recommend!

I was charged $7 for this roll consisting of rice and cucumber. Horribly disrespectful read more

koiKOKORO - Philadelphia roll - Japanese Near Me - Islip, New York

Hidden jam on Long Island for Japanese ramen!!!! I was so surprised and happy to find here so I don't have to travel so far to the city for good ramen. The food didn't disappoint at all. My boyfriend who ordered the miso broth ramen was not so impressed with his for some reason. He said he's had better. Bulgogi jalapeño bun was recommended by our waiter. Although they were on the sweet side, I personally enjoyed them. There were A LoT of meat for the buck. Once again, my boyfriend who just learned how to make bulgogi wasn't super impressed because he says he can make it at home. :/ Overall, the food was simple yet satisfied my cravings. There are also other items on the menu such as sushi, bibimbap, and a selection of Japanese sake that I would like to try next time. read more

koiKOKORO - Pork Belly Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Islip, New York

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Great sushi and reasonable prices. It is located off of Main Street in Islip which makes it very convenient for me.

We planned to eat in but not a sit down restaurant like the picture show. There's no tables at all.3 person bar facing a wall.

We have ordered takeout a few times. Sushi always taste fresh. Pick up is usually pretty quick. They give plenty of soy depending on how many rolls you order which is nice. We recommend the miru mountain roll, sakana finder ,atsui tuna. All really good! read more

I love this restaurant! The food is delicious, the restraint is small, but very cute! They have many appetizers & entrees to chose from. **I highly recommend the Blue Point Fried Oysters, they were cooked perfectly. One of my favorite things.** Also great beer selection. - Friendly workers - Great environment - Clean - Great Prices - Good portion size read more

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This is my go-to sushi place in Suffolk! I've had pleasant experiences with dine-in and takeout from Koi Kokoro. Despite not having any happy hour specials, I find their food to still be very affordable with an abundant selection. Based off of previous reviews, I ordered the bulgogi & jalapeno bun ($8) and the kaarage bun ($7). Their bulgogi was a little too saucy for me but their kaarage/fried chicken was so crispy! Normally for takeout, I order their party platters which is such a bargain. A platter with 4 specialty rolls and 5 regular rolls came out to be $76 with tax. My favorites for regular rolls are the soft shell crab tempura, shrimp tempura, and the tuna belly + scallion. As for speciality rolls, Miru Mountain comes with a huge topping of crab salad! If you can't decide on what rolls to order, their menu even comes with pictures of each roll to give you a preview. But you can't go wrong with anything here! read more

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Best restaurant in town! Especially for vegans who love flavor & get bored of Mexican food where you have to request no cheese, sour cream etc..There was a mistake by Grubhub (not the restaurant) So I ordered from yelp. Not only is everything delicious, The person I spoke to on the phone (they called me)..how courteous? Remade one of my orders giving me extra avocado & included like 6 extra drinks for free! I highly suggest the miso asparagus, New House made mango sake as well as Yusuf, lychee sakes & the rest. Today is cheat day so I even got some green tea cheesecake & some Shirley temples! Haven't had those since I was a kid. read more

koiKOKORO - Miso Asparagus Avocado Lycee Itami Dry Sake 10 oz. - Japanese Near Me - Islip, New York

Tried then once and wont go back. NOTHING special at all. Even the "bombs" are literally like regular sushi pieces lol. They didn't even put the sauce on them so it was plain and dry. Rice was old, dry & chewy. The rest of the sushi rolls we got were very underwhelming. SOOOO disappointed. read more

Heaven in your mouth! From the minute I walked in the waitress was super nice and welcoming. The menu is very unique from any other sushi restaurant. It took me forever to choose because so many amazing options. I was alone so I just got the teriyaki buns and a combination of two specialty rolls (which places never let you do). Have to come back to try more... Sooooo yummy!! read more

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Just adding another 5 star review because they deserve it :) try to pick up every other friday during this pandemic. Our order is always right and always fresh. Cant wait to be able to dine in again! read more

koiKOKORO - Chicken bun - Japanese Near Me - Islip, New York

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Had my old standby, "Fish Bun". For only $8, you get two delicious, crispy pieces of fish with kimchi and a hoisin kind of sauce in a fluffy white bun. I had it tonight while the hubby and daughter got the twofer deal on the specialty rolls. It makes me so happy Koi is in the neighborhood. Consistently good food and service. read more

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Delicious!! Everything was great the service the sake and the food!! So great Will definitely be back

Great food. Only do take out. Hope they reopen fir indoor dining soon. Ordered the lobster tuna wrap. Salad and some salmon rolls. Very tasty. Quick pickup. My go to spot. Hope you try it. read more

The best Japanese food in Suffolk county. I tell everyone to come here! I've had many different things here, from the buns to the sushi to the ramen to the tempura to the desserts. Everything is extremely fresh and you can tell the quality is great. Plus the staff are awesome, knowledgable and helpful. I often get the sushi lunch special or the yutari bowl, which I'd recommend if you're really hungry! read more

I love it here! This was actually the first place I discovered (in close proximity) that served ramen. Usually I have to get it in NYC. Since, there have been many more ramen spots but Koi is still a fan fav of mine. The atmosphere give off a vibe like you are indeed in NYC which I love. The food ramen is delicious as well as many of their appetizers. My only gripe would be that they don't have a ramen selection. I wish they catered to that more, but others than that, it's good! read more

koiKOKORO - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Islip, New York

I ordered thru Grub Hub and my order was not correct. There were missing items and the food I did get was nothing close to what was described. read more

Ordered takeout from Koi Kokoro on Main St tonight and had a great experience! I've eaten there before, but first time getting takeout since quarantine. The restaurant is spotless, and they line up the orders ready for pick-up. The manager asked me to wait in my car since I was there early, and he would call me when my order was ready. He even made sure I didn't touch the screen when paying for my order. I hope we keep supporting local businesses during this strange time. Stay safe and healthy everyone! read more

I've been going to Koi for many years since it's opened and have always loved it. However my recent visit was the best I've ever had from the restaurant and I was shocked I didn't have a review. You won't find a better and truly kinder staff anywhere. They add new wings, which have always been good, but trust me and get them asap. The prices here have always been good, best in that town in my opinion. After Covid the restaurants stop being a sit down place and become a take out one, however they still have a few spot that are almost always available for any customer to sit. The ambiance has always been great, they have drawings from customers that they put on the wall. A great sense of community in that way. And the food, everything I've had there has been delicious. Tofu bun, wings, yaki soba noodles, ribs, cooked sushi, edamame, gyoza, ramen, and yutari bowls. If you're a fan of any of these items, do yourself a favor and either order takeout or have a seat in a very comfortable spot at the restaurant. read more

Solid spot for Ramen. I may not have been their biggest sushi fan but their ramen keeps me coming back. I've yet to try the miso broth but their house special is really done well. I've been sticking with pork belly. The only thing missing is the fire, just ask for some togarashi. Service was great and portions were huge. Not much else you can ask for. read more

koiKOKORO - Tried the house ramen, pork belly and it was pretty good. - Japanese Near Me - Islip, New York

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Ok,to start,almost received 2-3 stars. Walked on through the back door and was in the kitchen..them I realized there's absolutely no seating. It took alot of strength to stay and order. I was told by a wise man that when ever you go to any sushi restaurant order the uni (sea urchin) if it's fishy or smells the place is no good. It was on the menu but they had none. I ordered a good amount of food. Sushimi, rolls,seaweed salad, soup...you get the picture. Started with the sashimi. All the fish I was served was incredibly clean and tasted great. The smoked eel melted in my mouth with no bones. Thumbs up.. miso soup is miso soup..all tastes the same to me. Same with the seaweed salad. I was alittle disappointed with the quantity. It looked like alot and found that white shredded radish or what ever it is piled high underneath. The maguro trio was the same roll prepared alittle different. It was great though. Nice and creamy,held together we'll. Good taste. The Aoi sea roll. Had about 3 or 4 different fish in it wrapped in a pink soy paper and rice. Topped with wasabi sauce,roe and jalapenos. Another great roll. I would recommend them both. I walked out stuffed which is great. I wouldn't recommend this place for a date night unless your staying in....remember take out only...4 stars.. read more

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At first I didn't want to like this place because they took over the beloved space that was Poppy's for many years. It's a small space,so I don't love eating in here, but their Sushi is fantastic. I am a novice in this cuisine, so I try something new every time, an so far so good. I've had the Bon Bomb Kokomo party so we could try different varieties. All were good. So far my favorite specialty rolls have been Osaka roll and the Aka Lady. Always very busy. When using Grub Hub , the order usually comes before anticipated. read more

Good service and food. I went here with my Aunt not too long ago and the server was super attentive. Food was delicious.

INCREDIBLE. This place is near our office, so we often order delivery. Delivery is always very fast and very accurate. We get multiple times a week for my office. I've NEVER had fresher sushi. No fishy, weird taste on anything they offer. I went into the restaurant for the first time to celebrate my sister's birthday, with a party of about 8. The restaurant was extremely accommodating to our large party, and made us feel right at home. We had multiple waiters who often appeared to make sure everything was good. Drinks were always replaced before empty, and the food is always top notch fresh. They had happy birthday play for my sister over the stereo system, let us bring in an outside cake, and had the entire kitchen and wait staff come out to sing. Keep up the fantastic work at this place, don't change a thing!! read more

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New FAVORITE spot!!! I find myself craving their Korean BBQ Yutari(?-sorry) bowl on the daily. Service is always great. Lots of choices for the health conscious and beyond. Awesome. And please, their buns?! Outrageous. I used to think I had to travel to the city or Brooklyn for good steamed buns, no longer! Drooling as we speak. If you haven't been, go. If you've been, I'll see you again soon! ...and wait! Did I mention they deliver?!? Great presentation even in delivery read more

Surpassed my expectations - great options. Extensive menu including cooked options and Yuttari bowls. Love the fact they let you do a "sushi flight" pairing half of one specialty roll with another - in case you can't chose which you want to commit to. Never seen that before! A+++! read more

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Delicious food! Everything is super fresh and tasty. Very cool ambiance inside, would be a super fun date night. They have some unique menu items, not your typical Japanese or sushi restaurant. Totally worth checking out if you're in the area! Everything is very tasty! read more

WOW ! Good to experience a Japanese place that impresses you. They are all good but this place stands out. Quality, quality quality Fish is fresh. There recipes are great, portions are excellent. Great prices for what you are getting. All super friendly staff. The owner Yung has a great attention to detail. It's cool, it's cozy, it's a lucky find. I'll happily be coming back for my withdrawals on Japanese. I had Sashimi appetizer, Sashimi salad and Seaweed Salad all for unbeatable prices. I'll be back for the lunch specials, they all look good. Thx to all the staff, that was great. read more

I have to say it was weird walking in here knowing it's the old poppys dinette that I ate my weekend breakfasts out for years! It was an institution and I was so sad when it closed but to my surprise this place is pretty amazing. Such a cool unique menu. Not your typical fusion or sushi spot. Lots of sake to choose from. Great menu of ramen bowls, salad bowls, buns, and sushi. The bums are amazing! The salad was deconstructed sushi! And they do flights. Yes flights but not beer, sushi flights! Genius! I'll be back. Great service. read more

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Koi Kokoro is fantastic. We order in at least once a week and stop in whenever we can! The restaurant is pretty small and feels comfy. Pretty big sake selection, and offers beer but no hard liquor. The Yutari bowls are interesting and quite good. For around $15 you can get sushi grade fish, a rice or salad base, avocado, seaweed salad, crab salad, and some crunchies. I think they could've come up with something to replace the crunchies but this is still my favorite thing on the menu! The bon bombs are a play on classic sushi, and they're fun and tasty. The buns are really good too! I'm hoping for a larger beer selection and for them to offer Toro, but if you're anywhere close to Bay Shore this is the spot! Update: Just came back from a short trip and glad to see Koi Kokoro has remained top notch. Came in for a lunch special, was served quickly and with a smile from their morning crew. Fresh and amazing as always. read more

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I had the spider and volcano rolls. Both were excellent. The rice was fresh, the bake was perfect, and there were extra little chunks of crab meat throughout. The service was excellent and they had me in and out quickly as I was eating alone. If you are in islip, I'd highly recommend giving them a try. read more

koiKOKORO - Spider and volcano rolls - Japanese Near Me - Islip, New York

Great lunch special deals! The sushi was very fresh and they had great roll options. My only complaint would be the size of the extra spicy mayo. I ordered online so if I knew the amount would be small, I would have just ordered a few (pics attached to show when I first opened it). If you're a spicy mayo lover like I am, consider ordering extra! read more

koiKOKORO - Side Of Spicy Mayo - Japanese Near Me - Islip, New York

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I looooooove this place! Although it is known for the sushi, I actually like coming here for the Ramen. It's hard to get good ramen (or any ramen at all for that matter) in this area and I must say that Koi Kokoro's ramen is on point!! I also like that they have a cooked salmon option for sushi. The bon bombs are delicious too! I always have a great experience here and I can't wait to go back. read more

koiKOKORO - House ramen with spicy broth - Japanese Near Me - Islip, New York

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