Where to start..... this place was awesome From the start. I walked in and was welcomed by the staff. The sushi chef was awesome, kept the rolls coming. Sushi was of the highest quality and the appetizers were great! Owner was awesome and had an excellent selection of tequila. Great place! Highly recommend. read more

The inside has a very chill vibe it's very nice on the inside. It was my first time trying calamari and it was really good although I only tried one piece lol I would get it for myself next time. The service was on point she was very sweet and quick. The sushi was also good, will be back ! read more

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This was a nice sushi experience on Magazine! I actually don't think that Orleans Parish has many great sushi spots, but this is a nice one! The staff were super, super kind and attentive. I opted for bar seating to see the sushi being prepared fresh. All of my dishes were tasty..I just wouldn't recommend the cucumbers because the marinade was missing some tangy/umani-ness and the cucumbers probably should've been smashed for optimal sauce absorbtion. But, the fish in my roll was great quality and the mussels were delish. Pro tip: their speciality rolls are pretty big, but you can order a half portion. I'll be visiting again when I get an sushi craving! read more

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Back to Koru last night. Again, it didn't disappoint. Aji mackerel was excellent as usual. I am hesitant going to the sushi restaurants that don't offer Aji. Omakase was also great. Service and ambiance are excellent. read more

Koru - Aji Mackerel sashimi with the deep fried bone - Sushi Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Actually a really solid, mid-priced sushi spot! A good addition to the neighborhood. Love this spot for lunch or a quick date night! read more

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Best Sushi I have found in NOLA. Excellent staff and fresh quality in every bite. Prices are reasonable and despite the revolving construction on Magazine Street, they have kept the restaurant successful during the summer months. Nice ambiance for a small restaurant! read more

Was very excited to go try after such amazing 5 star reviews. Specifically wanted a great spicy tuna handroll expecting that their spicy tuna would be phenomenal since the reviews made it seem as if this were excellent grade sushi. Roll came out, first bite highly disappointed as it seemed like low grade quality sushi. I next ordered a rainbow roll, which was absolutely awful! Fish on top was farrr from fresh and the crab mixture was not good along w mushy rice holding the roll together.. I don't know who qualifies this as a top grade sushi restaurant but in my honest opinion it's a mediocre grade type sushi restaurant camouflaged by the location and chic name and decor.. read more

I think this might be the best sushi and rolls I've had in the city. Koru is a cute small place but they are not playing with the options and delivery. There's plenty to choose from on the menu for each category. I went in and was greeted and given the option for a table or at the sushi bar. I chose the sushi bar. I ordered a Koru Fashioned, which is their equivalent of an old fashioned. It was strong! But that's perfect! Don't ever change please! For an appetizer, I ordered the baked green mussels, which were really flavorful and tender. The sauce is very savory and good for dipping. I ordered the M&M roll because it had a little bit of everything in it. I also ordered the salmon belly sushi. Now this was the highlight! Everything was so fresh and tasted so good, but that salmon belly was so good I ordered it TWICE. It's so buttery smooth and fatty and flavorful! I'll be back just for that! read more

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Solid, fresh sashimi/sushi and great service We always have a good experience here and the fish cuts show knowledge Very comfortable vibe with friends but also a great first date night at a cozy table Bar inviting to singles as well read more

Koru - Edamame, tuna, spicy tuna and salmon rolls- very well priced and delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

From service to food, I was overly impressed. Each item we had, including drinks, was very delicious. They did not disappoint. read more

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My Airbnb was within walking distance and I am so happy I made time to try Koru out. I went solo for lunch between conference calls. I loved being able to sit and watch the chef make my order. I think I surprised them with how much pickled ginger I ate. LOL Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. The staff were all so fun. It seemed like everyone was one big happy family. I recommend for a nice lunch, date night, or even a solo lunch like me. read more

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Visiting for a conference so went out to eat with my brother. My brother is very adamant that New Orleans struggles in the Asian food department but he was pleasantly surprised. The place is small. Went around dinner and was seated immediately, with option for table or at the bar. Got the koru roll, salmon crudo, and a few sushi a la carte. The fish is fresh and tender. We opted to get it dressed, so it came with oil dressing and toppings which was a nice addition. Overall, pricey but likely fair for New Orleans sushi. Sounds like my brother has some more options now! read more

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Great place! Very nice and clean restaurant. Friendly and helpful service, not to mention the food was delicious and fresh. They also have off the menu specials, we tried the Koru bites...chefs kiss! They take reservations but there are not many tables. read more

Koru - M&M sushi roll and the shrimp tempura roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fish was incredibly fresh and service was attentive and quick. We went for lunch and sat at the counter so it was very cool to watch the chef make all kinds of sushi creations. Highly recommend the salmon sushi (I added chili crunch on top). I'm definitely interested in going back to try some other dishes. read more

Koru - Kampachi jack and salmon sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I cannot believe this place was not packed! The ambience was perfect for an anniversary dinner and once we told Chef to do his thing every single piece of sushi he plated was excellent! I must say I cannot wait to go back there! Please do yourself a favor and treat yourself because we all deserve it! read more

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Fantastic spot. High quality, good portions. Super friendly service. Our seat was in a super drafty area and they were very kind about letting us move tables. We got the trio carpaccio - outstanding. Three of us ordered sashimi and thought it might seem pricey, they gave you a good portion. read more

Cute place with delicious seafood. Nice workers also. One of the better sushi I have ever had.

There is a reason this chef has a cult following. Every bite was delectable. The perfect meal on this hot summer night. The staff is always helpful if you have any questions. It's a tiny spot, so make a reservation if you are coming at peak dinner time. Do your mouth a favor and get in here for some of the best sushi in the city. read more

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Love love love this place! The fish is super fresh. Will forever be my go to spot for sushi. read more

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Cute spot on a one way, good spot to go to after the bars in the area. A little pricey, admittedly some things are very cheap while others are priced too high for what they are. But everything is pretty good quality although I've found better quality elsewhere. Definitely somewhere you have to be strategic. Everything is delicious though and you can ask the chef to make you anything. Cute spot and definitely recommend read more

Koru - Scallop sashimi, tuna belly sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Super attentive staff, super fresh fish, and absolutely bomb flavors in that Koru Roll. I like the intimate vibe up at the counter. Get your butt to Koru! read more

My favorite sushi restaurant in NOLA! Great atmosphere and friendly staff. It's always a great time when we come in. Gotta get the omakase! read more

Koru - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

So, in a nutshell, Koru is Shogun, just add $150 to the bill. It was started by 3 chefs that left Shogun shortly after the owner sold to the 5 Happiness Hoshun "restauranteur" in 2024. I went to go support them and it's legit the same exact menu. Don't get me wrong, the food is excellent, but when they passed me a bill at $350 for two people that didn't gorge themselves???? Yeah no I'll be sticking to Shogun. read more

I had a great experience at Koru. The service was good, both the server and sushi chef took time explaining dishes. It's a small spot, but worth trying. We got there right before a wave of people and sat at the sushi bar. I was super excited about trying the Japanese oyster special, but they ran out. Our food was fresh and came out in a timely manner. I ordered miso soup and beef tataki from the kitchen. We really like the beef tataki! It was presented well. We ordered yellow tail, smelt roe, a rainbow roll ($16), and the koru roll ($22) from the sushi bar. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The chili garlic and smelt roe gave the Kuro roll a nice pop. The bar had limited choices, so my cousin had difficulty finding something on the drink menu. She settled on a dirty martini; she said it was one of the best she's had. We also had 2 rounds of a hot sake. In true New Orleans fashion, the bad weather briefly knocked out their card payment system. They handed it with grace and patience. Shout out to the Koru team. read more

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2/5 Stars - Just Not It, Chief. Alright, y'all, I've been to my fair share of sushi spots, so when my sister mentioned Kuro Sushi, I figured, why not? Seemed like a decent spot to take my partner for their birthday dinner. We pulled up, ready to feast, hoping for a sushi experience that'd knock our socks off. Instead? More like a light tap on the shoulder--forgettable and kinda disappointing. We kicked things off with three appetizers: carpaccio, fried calamari, and seaweed salad. The carpaccio? Standard. Nothing to write home about, nothing to get excited over. Just... there. The calamari? Again, fine. No crunch that made me wanna do a happy dance, but it got the job done. Seaweed salad? Same story. Decent, but I could've gotten the same at any generic sushi joint. Now, let's talk sushi. We ordered salmon belly, toro, BBQ eel, halibut, and uni. I had hopes. I had dreams. And they were all crushed one bite at a time. * Salmon belly - Fine. Standard. Came with chili garlic oil, which I've seen a million times before. Not impressed. * Halibut - Tasted clean, but forgettable. Wouldn't order it again. * Toro - Meh. Nothing special. Also, the knife work? A little rough. Looked like it got handled by someone in a rush. * BBQ eel - Lukewarm. Didn't feel fresh. And if I'm eating eel, I want that fresh, slightly charred warmth. Disappointing. * Uni - This one hurt. I love uni when it's done right, and I've had my fair share. But this? NOPE. The second I caught that fishy, salty smell, I knew it wasn't gonna sit right with me. And when I tasted it? Yeah... I literally spat it out. No thank you. Overall? Kuro Sushi isn't the worst, but it's definitely not making my must-return list. With so many sushi spots out there, I need something that stands out, and this just wasn't it. If I'm craving good sushi, I'd rather go to Yakuza House or Daiwa, where I know I'm getting quality. Would I recommend this place? Not really. Maybe if someone else is paying, but even then... I'd hesitate. read more

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Amazing. Such a sweet and relaxing atmosphere and sweet wait staff. The most amazing sushi (rolls) I've ever had in my life, although I haven't been to Japan or anything. I had the spicy tuna roll and yellowtail roll and they were tender, stuffed full, and so flavorful. read more

Former NOLA residents visiting for business. Spouse and I spotted Kuro while driving by in the early afternoon, liked the look of the place and the reviews I could find, and arrived at about 8pm. The venue was nearly full, but we were lucky enough to be immediately seated at the sushi bar by very friendly and efficient staff. We can't claim to be connoisseurs, never having been to Japan, but we've had sushi across the United States and Europe and Kuro's sushi is easily in our top three sushi spots anywhere. The sushi rice is exceptional - just sticky enough. Not too much vinegar, so you can still taste the rice AND the fish. Just a touch of sweetness. All of the fish we had, toro, salmon, salmon belly, tuna, hamachi, halibut, mackerel, yellowtail, eel... beautiful pieces of fish hand sliced just before serving and with exquisite flavor. (A little less sauce on the eel might be good, but that's a matter of taste. You might find it's just the right amount.) Spouse has celiac so we could not try many of the rolls, but the spicy tuna roll has just the right amount of heat and the yellowtail roll was delicious. Prices reasonable for excellent quality. So good we went back the next night! read more

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All three are top rated the food was fresh and creative and probably the best sushi I've had in this country The service was prompt unless you eat one entry at a time with no pressure or rush put on you The ambience was typical sushi. We are at the counter and have continued to go back an idiot at the counter. read more

I've been to Koru multiple times and it never disappoints. The nigiri is incredibly fresh and the spicy edamame is my favorite in the city. The staff is very kind and attentive. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

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Went here for the first time and will most certainly be back! My experience here tonight gave me reason to reconsider what my #1 sushi spot in Nola is. Service was very attentive and friendly and everything we ordered was delicious and expertly crafted on all fronts--fresh with vibrant yet complimentary flavors. We tried the Koru roll, soft shell crab roll, blue crab roll, snow krab roll, spicy edamame, and clear soup. Standouts were the Koru roll and blue crab roll, but would get everything we tried again. read more

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I had the best dining experience of my life at Koru. The food was phenomenal. Every bite had a different flavor and added a little something special. The sashimi was served in thick slices and melted in your mouth. The rolls created an experience in themselves and you can't leave without ordering the Fried Oreo ice cream. On top of that the service was incredible. Everyone seemed like they were actually happy to be at work and served with a smile on their faces. Our waters never ran dry. In fact, they never even got halfway empty and as someone who is constantly asking for a refill on water, this was a breath of fresh air. I honestly have nothing bad to say about this place and I definitely found my new favorite sushi place in the city. read more

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Sushi, drinks, the vibe ! everything was just amazing!!!!! We will definitely coming back read more

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Best sushi in NOLA right now. Fish is so fresh and omakase is spot on. Highly recommend Koru!

The ambiance was great, food was good except for the seafood noodles- not what I expected and below my expectations. Chefs were very nice and offered plenty of info about food items and overall it was a good experience- would definitely go back for that bbq eel roll. read more

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Location is in a great spot. Food was amazing. Nice atmosphere to eat and talk. Waiters did great job, no waiting always there to assist you in your service. I recommend everything especially the fried cheese cake. read more

Koru - Koru rolls and chef special. I'm making these my favorites - Sushi Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place is the real deal! The staff is polite, and they even offer omakase. I actually stumbled on this spot after leaving another sushi place on the same street, and I'm so glad I did. I'll definitely be back! read more

Just did a drop by there on a Mardi Gras's Saturday! They were just getting started, both for the day and in the last few days for their place there. Creative rolls, attentive service and all around tasty! I look forward to coming back. read more

Food and atmosphere is amazing. Excellent customer service. The poke salad is delicious.

I am so happy Chef Tommy has moved closer to the neighborhood. Everyone that knows Chef Tommy knows that his sushi is PHENOMENAL! Everything was delicious per usual. This is my new favorite spot for sushi. read more

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The dinner at Koru was mine and my niece's favorite meal during our visit to NOLA. It was a 10 out of 10! The quality of the sashimi was amazing! It was extremely fresh and the texture was like silk. The fact they had uni made our day, but the fresh wasabi was the cherry on top! We love sushi and I have never given a 10 to any sushi restaurant. Koru is the first. We will always have a meal at Koru when visiting NOLA. Last but not least, the staff were polite and attentive. Well done all the way around! read more