New spot. The owners of the Thai place next door, Sri Siam, have revamped and renamed the place. We are regulars at Sri Siam so we had to try the new restaurant and we will be back...soon. My wife is not a sushi person so she had the chicken teriyaki combo. The teriyaki was not oversauced, tender and moist. The tempura shrimp and veggies were light and crisp, not oily. A very full meal. My wife added a Mexican coke to go with it. I started with some halibut sushi. Classically cut with a little special ponzu sauce and green onion. The chef offered me a 2nd version with shiso leaf and a little caviar. I could eat those all night. I tried the crispy rice spicy tuna. 4 pieces. The rice had been freshly deep fried so it was crispy on the outside and creamy inside. A slice of avocado then the tuna and a spicy mayo. I liked the balance of it without it being too hot. Next was the Sri Siam roll which puts the herb sauce they use on the fried soft shell crab dish next door and put that on a spicy yellowtail roll. My favorite was an off menu item. I asked if they had fresh shima aji and received a beautiful plate of shima aji sushi with a perfect very light dipping sauce. For dessert we shared fried ice cream with fresh banana and blackberries. I expected good quality knowing the family that runs this place and Sri Siam next door. I did not expect the beautiful presentations for the sushi plates. Just so you know, no liquor license so no sake. And it's a small place in a strip mall NE corner of Vanowen and Coldwater. read more

I tried their seared salmon box, it was perfectly seared and tasted really good. The price was also very reasonable for the amount that you receive. The staff were well organized and friendly. read more

Absolutely excellent. Small sushi cafe and quiet. Has great service. Get their specials. Absolutely get the spicy tuna crispy rice. Also right beside Sri Siam Cafe for amazing thai food. Both are easily 5/5 stars. read more

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Got Koku sushi delivery tonight via Uber Eats after finding them on TikTok. Wow! This is probably my new favorite sushi spot in The Valley! We got the spicy tuna crispy rice, salmon box, tuna box, citrus silk roll, and the Shinjuku night roll. The crispy rice was still crunchy by the time we sat down to eat it! It was both of our faves. The salmon and tuna boxes both were very generous portions, and the fish tasted extremely fresh. We also loved the lemon on the citrus silk roll, and how all the flavors of the tuna, cream cheese, jalapeño, and onion all blended together well for the shinjuku roll. If I had to give any negative feedback, is that I wish they had packed more wasabi for us (we only got 3 small portions). Overall, can't wait to try more things from Koku! Everything was so incredible! read more

Koku Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Overall Koku is an absolutely SOLID new sushi spot with an incredible staff! I stopped by right at the beginning of lunch and placed a to-go order which was ready in about 10 minutes. I ordered the giant salmon and regular tuna box which had a special and the prices are definitely on point. The salmon was HUGE. Even with this size the nigiri is still tender, buttery, fresh, and delicious. The tuna was well cut, tender, and had that classic tuna taste and scent you love when the tuna is prepared fresh and right. The ONLY thing holding me back from a 5 star review is the rice. It was a bit dry where each nigiri was almost falling apart if i didn't pick it up or hold it together myself, and flavor wise it was a bit bland. I will definitely return and give them more tries and I don't think this will completely dissuade me from visiting so I'm hoping that it was just an off day since they were still new at the time of my visit :) read more

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Ran it back again! They were running a toro $25 box special for dine in and takeout, so of course had to try. Tried 2 new roles this time - Koku and mango. Both were really good! A little heavy on the onion for me, but still had great flavor. read more

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After much heartbreak when we saw Toshi sushi was gone, I was super excited to see a familiar face here: the chef from Super Ninja! Overall, this spot has new life and delicious sushi. My husband and I got a little bit of everything. We got a beef teriyaki bento box. Everything was tasty but I must ask: can we get the super ninja teriyaki sauce recipe? It was literally the BEST we've ever had and it was so tragic when Super Ninja closed. Thai tea was perfect. Sweet and delightful. Perfectly cooked unagi. Melted in my mouth just as it's supposed to. Our rolls were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. So happy to have Koku in the neighborhood! read more

Koku sushi is an incredible culinary experience, whether we are dining in or ordering takeout. The owners are very welcoming and warm and they really pay attention to the little details such as the soy sauce saucers, their plates and even their take out containers when ordering to go! Their sushi chef Julio is friendly and makes the best sushi in the valley. The toro sushi melted in your mouth- incredible give me 14 of them! Make sure to follow them on social media for updates and great videos of their amazing food. This is our new go to sushi spot- a must visit in the San Fernando Valley! read more

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I went to Koku during their soft opening week for a solo lunch. I'm very local to the area, and I frequented Toshi's when it was here. I was sad to see the location change hands, but after my lunch, I have very high hopes for Koku. To start, if you were ever a fan of Super Ninja on Sherman Way, you'll recognize the sushi chef at Koku as the former chef at Super Ninja, which further adds to the awesome lore of sushi in North Hollywood/Valley Village. The interior of this unassuming restaurant is very modern and minimalist. The focus is on the food and the experience. While the decor is sparse, it offers a quiet, almost meditative experience with the meal. I ordered a selection of nigiri, tuna, yellowtail, and unagi, plus the spicy tuna crispy rice and a Ginza Fire Roll. The most notable feature of the nigiri is the generous portion size. The yellowtail was mild in flavor, with a fresh texture. The tuna was meaty and robust in portion size, but mild and cooling in flavor. The unagi was delightful and cooked to an utter perfection that many sushi places seem to struggle with. The flavors here are all subtle, with few heavy or thick sauces. I can see finding myself here for a quick lunch of nigiri any day of the week. The price point on much of the nigiri does lean slightly high, but it is largely offset by the size of the cuts. The spicy tuna crispy rice was delightfully light, with fresh, crispy rice, another component that is sometimes rushed at other restaurants. It's clear that much care is taken to ensure consistency, not only in flavor but in shape and presentation as well. I wouldn't be upset if the spicy tuna were 10% spicier, but as it is, it's a star on the menu. The Ginza Fire Roll was hearty and, if I haven't said it enough, quite generous in portion size. The flavors were fresh and clean, with satisfying textures both inside and outside the roll. Overall, it's hard to be sad about Toshi being gone when in its place is Koku. It almost feels like they are taking special care to honor the legacy of the past while looking ahead toward a very bright future. The food is wonderful, the staff is attentive and warm, and the decor is sparse but well thought out. I'm very happy to have such a quality local sushi restaurant tucked away in a very unassuming location. read more

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This place is amazing!!! Iwe had a wonderful experience with my daughters and would definitely recommend it. From the moment we arrived, we felt in a family moment and it's clear that a lot of care goes into making sure customers have a great experience. The food was over all delicious!! The ambience was incredible ,clean spot 10/10 on everything Thank you Diana ,Johnny and Julio Our lunch date couldn't be happier with this service. read more

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I got the Seared Salmon sushi box, and it was fire. Honestly lived up to all the hype . The fish was fresh, flavor was on point, every bite was smackin'. Definitely recommend to go try it out. read more

Koku Sushi - Seared Salmon Sushi Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - North Hollywood, California

If you are craving fresh sushi rolls. This is the spot for you. The dragon and rainbow roll are a must.

I've been following Koku Sushi on social media and have been wanting to go since they opened! I saw their salmon box promotion and was sold. I went during lunch and got, tuna crispy rice, Eel avocado roll, salmon nigiri box, California roll and yellowtail sashimi. Everything was great! They were pretty slammed with online orders but made sure we were taken care of. I'm super picky with my sushi and they definitely passed the test. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I had such a great experience at Koku Sushi. It just opened recently and already feels like a hidden gem. The quality of the fish was incredibly fresh. The presentation was beautiful, and the atmosphere felt calm and Services was great!! Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. read more

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Great food with a great price. I usually do pickup and even get my food delivered through DoorDash sometimes and it's always consistent in flavor and in freshness. They have good deals and never jeopardize freshness or quality for those deals. If you're ever in the area they're worth giving a try. I can't get enough of that Koku roll read more

Ordered take out from there for the first time and it was so fresh and the quality was amazing.

I've been dying to try this place, especially since they have the salmon nigiri boxes at such a GOOD price! I got the salmon box, spicy tuna crispy rice, and the Koku roll. Everything was SO GOOD. I think this is my new sushi spot. Go try them!!! read more

Food was really good and fresh I live down the street so this is my new go to! I took it home but when I walked in the restaurant was very clean and I was greeted right away staff is very nice! read more

Koku Sushi - Spicy tuna roll and salmon sushi box this is the regular size - Sushi Bars Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Came in for lunch and food was amazing! Fresh and full of flavor. Prices are fair. Service was top notch as well. Definitely will come back. read more

Koku Sushi - Dragon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I went to Koku opening week, made a well needed reservation as the restaurant got busy quickly! Food was amazing with a fresh taste and great presentation. Staff were incredibly friendly and I felt immediately welcomed. Definitely will be coming back often, great addition to the neighborhood! read more

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I just had this today because I saw this business on TikTok. Sometimes TikTok recommendations can be a hit or miss. This was a HIT. Everything from the ambience, decor, front of house employees, back of house, and food was great. We ordered the salmon box special and it was delicious! The salmon was fresh and the portions were great. Highly recommend having the Citrus Silk roll, it was absolutely delicious. I'm eager to come back! I hope their tables are full for many years to come. read more

They popped up on my tiktok feed and I'm not saying i am easily influenced BUT lol their salmon looked too good. Got out class and immediately ordered the salmon box. It was so good and fresh!!! Will definitely be ordering again. read more

So goood. The quality of the fish is so good. It's nice having a little quaint sushi spot in the neighborhood. The a5 wagyu is soooo good and buttery . Definitely coming back for their lunch special. read more

Welcome back chef toshi. He's serving quality Japanese food for over 40 yrs. His friendly smile and when you hear him hum you know he loves his craft. Give him a try. read more