Sushi Koi is definitely one of those spots you could walk past if you weren't looking for it -- unassuming but the food is worth stopping in. It's quiet, intimate & pretty no-frills inside, which honestly lets the sushi speak for itself. Parking is street parking, but the CWE location makes it easy to park once and walk around the neighborhood before or after dinner. Small space, high quality food & a nice change of pace when you want sushi without the loud, overly trendy atmosphere. read more

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I will start off by saying I have always loved this place. The rolls are incredible. I LOVE the euclid and hamachi garlic ponzu rolls. The chefs are always hard at work in the kitchen and you can tell everything is made with love. I had never had any issues here with the food nor the staff. However, I had a different experience in April. My friend made a reservation for his birthday today. It was the groups' first time coming and they were all very excited. We called multiple times to make sure a group of 12 was okay. We are all aware that not every restaurant is suitable for such a big group, but were told it was not a problem. As soon as we sat down, we could tell one of the servers was very annoyed at the group. From the start, he would answer with an attitude, harshly put the plates on the table, and was outright disrespectful when we asked about a friend's plate that never arrived. This person ended up leaving and going to eat somewhere else. I was a server before and understand that big groups can be frustrating. Nevertheless, there is no excuse to treat a table so rudely when they have been nothing but nice and understanding. The food was great, but we were all extremely dissapointed, specially me since I've been here numerous times with no problem. I had never seen this server before, so I'm not sure if it was an off day for him or what. Most people said they would not come back, which made me very sad since it's good food. Thankfully, the female servers were all very nice and accomodating after the entire situation. I highly recommend Sushi Koi for their rolls. However, do not come in big groups. read more

SUSHI KOI - Garlic Hamachi Garlic Ponzu Roll and Euclid Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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I hate giving bad reviews, but wish I had seen something like this before I got sushi here. Caveats to this are, I live in LA and had just returned from a trip to Japan so my sushi expectations are high. The place was full on a Monday night. I was ordered for takeout though. Ordered the Euclid roll and the hamachi garlic one. The Euclid roll was okay but the I did not like the hamachi one. Miso soup was great though (small portion). Rolls were really big, and two was definitely too much for one person. read more

Whenever I am craving sushi, my go-to place is Sushi Koi. I love all the fresh ingredients and getting huge sushi rolls! Everything I have had has been amazing! I always get the Rainbow Roll for sure when I go. read more

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The food was very good. I got it to go as the place is small and most of the tables were full. Definitely a place to consider.

Overpriced AND poor quality. I wouldn't be so annoyed if the food was half the price. It has been so long since I have had an experience that felt like such a waste of money. The avocado on every roll was brown. The yellowtail tasted off. The portions are large but what's the point when it looks so bad. The "don" bowls are nearly 30 dollars for five pieces of fish on a large bowl of white rice. The service was fine except then I watched a server spill drinks on another customer. Definitely never returning. read more

I finally got the chance to try Sushi Koi after a friend recommended it, and it did not disappoint! Just a heads up, since it's in the Central West End, parking can be tricky, so plan ahead. The sushi we ordered: Hamachi Garlic Ponzu Roll - hands down my favorite Dragon Roll - my second favorite Fujiyama Roll - third favorite Central West End Roll - still delicious The flavors were on point and everything tasted so fresh. The service was super sweet and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Also, the takoyaki was pretty good! Overall, Sushi Koi is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and craving quality sushi! read more

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A sashimi lovers dream! Sushi koi is a Super cute little sushi shop. My partner and I went on a weeknight and were seated at the bar promptly, but they were packed. Highly recommend calling in a reservation if you are wanting a table to eat at. Service was quick and efficient. For as busy as they were, we felt well taken care of and got our food quickly. We also got to talk to the chef briefly and she was just the sweetest! You can tell she takes pride in her craft. The sushi rolls were fantastic. We got the sumo roll and the crazy roll, both of which were filled with of flavor and textures. The sashimi was some of the best I've had in STL. Huge portions for the price and very fresh. We'll absolutely be back here! read more

Solid sushi place and one of my go to sushi spots in St. Louis. Food: wide assortment of sushi options with some more elaborate choices. The portions are always pretty big and the flavors are good. If you're looking for casual, tasty sushi to hit a craving then this is a solid option. Service: never had a problem here, they've always been nice. I've gotten takeout several times and it's usually ready pretty quickly. Ambiance: it's a nice atmosphere with good lighting and artwork. It's a bit small so there's often a wait at peak times. Parking is street parking only with can be hit or miss in the central west end. read more

Everything is served quickly delicious and attentive wait staff we will return quite atmosphere soft music street parking larger than it appears read more

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Sushi was amazing! We sat at the bar and was able to watch them make each dish to perfection. Our server was great. Loved the ambience. I'll definitely go again read more

Overall, a good experience at Sushi Koi. We tried a LOT of things and most did not disappoint. You order by filling out a little sheet, and then then the waitress takes it and brings everything out pretty swiftly. Here's what we tried: -Edamame: 7.5/10 - Standard, mostly what you'd expect, except for a few of them were clearly under-steamed. -Seaweed Salad: 9/10 - A pretty perfect seaweed salad (wakame). Can't complain. Fresh and tasty. -Takoyaki: 8.5/10 - Honestly some of the best takoyaki I've had. Come's completely sauced up, and has a crispy outside but very gooey interior. The octopus is chewy, of course, but you have to expect that. -Chicken Teriyaki: 6/10 - The flavor of the sauce was good but the chicken was dry on the outside, almost like it had been pre-cooked and sitting out? -Wagyu Nigiri: 9.5/10 - UGH I just ADORE wagyu. This was such a rich bite. I think it could have used a bit more zing or flavor to accompany the rich meat and rice, but I can barely knock it. -Sunset Roll: 7/10 - Meh. It was okay. I didn't love the eel in here and I thought the flavor profile was pretty mid. -Crazy Roll: 9/10 - MMM yumm!! This was a perfect roll to order. The salmon was oh so fresh and tasty. read more

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Thought there was happy hour because I saw it on Google review but they do not Love the decor on the walls and service was good!.l got the spicy salmon hand roll, sunset and hamachi garlic ponzu roll. Everything was so delicious and love the presentation of the plate as well! Can't wait to come back and try other rolls here! read more

SUSHI KOI - Sunset Roll and Hamachi Garlic Ponzu Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

This is our happy place! The people are very friendly and the sushi is always great. We like the West End Roll a lot.

Wow! What a find! Sushi Koi is absolutely delicious! I kinda pigged myself out by ordering two rolls, (Shrimp Tempura & Crunch Roll) edamame and gyoza! Everything was excellent tasting, the atmosphere was really nice and the young server was really attentive and friendly! I never had an empty cup of water! I was in the area on business, but when I return (if I don't go back before I go home) I will definitely be back! read more

SUSHI KOI - My appetizer's! - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Lewis was excellent! Great conversation and recommendations! The RedBird was our favorite of 5! Very laid back and relaxed atmosphere. read more

SUSHI KOI - Gyoza the sauce was the best? - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Best sushi in STL. Maybe the best sushi I've ever had. Very impressed by the sushi chef Whitney. Seems like she makes all the sushi for the whole restaurant! 10 out of 10 would recommend! read more

SUSHI KOI - Uni or sea urchin (most sushi places never have it) - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Went for a dinner and it was really good! Our server was super nice and accommodating. Place was nice and cozy. Not super big but a good amount of seats available. The sushi and other plates we got were good as well. We got seated right away. Street parking out front. read more

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Warm sushi that shouldn't be warm. Drink refills slower than the government. Prices are way too high for poor quality rolls and abysmal service. First and last time here. read more

I love sushi and nigiri and sashimi. There isn't a sushi place in StL area in the last 30 years that I haven't tried. For taste and presentation, Sushi Koi is absolutely THE BEST. Period. There's a selfish part of me that doesn't want to write this review so I can keep it more of a secret. Jae and Chef Whitney have made their small space into a must-go for any roll junkie, wasabi warrior, or raw bar fan. Chef Whitney's hotate scallop nigiri is always glorious -- perfect prep with roe add-on -- and melts in your mouth. Her Tuna Tartare starter, with special recipe vinaigrette, house made wasabi, and a perfect quail egg is another favorite. My kids, all huge sushi fans now thanks to Sushi Koi, have tried almost every "basic" roll on the menu, but it's not right to call most of them basic because they're not. Too good for that term. Specialty roll favorites: Euclid Roll, Red Bird, and Caterpillar. Feeling like you're hungry? Gotta get the Sumo Roll. We live nearby, so we get takeout more than we dine-in, but every tray is always carefully presented and just as visually lovely as the bites are tasty. Chef Whitney is an artist!! Beautiful plating whenever we dine in as well and all waitstaff are always super friendly and helpful. Bottom line: you gotta go... just don't take my table. read more

Sushi was good, staff was friendly but GOT DAMN..... either these people don't believe in air conditioning or it was broken and they did not have any accommodations (fans, open doors). Legit no air flow. That was a wild experience. N'er again. read more

Love the food there, very close to authentic Japanese cuisine. The service is great. It's my go to place for craving Japanese food in St. Louis, however, I got very disappointed several times when I arrived at their posted business hours but it was actually closed for whatever season. It's a long drive for my craving so it ended up being upsettingly disappointing. read more

The service was amazing. Very attentive and made sure to pay attention my bosses severe MSG allergy and gluten allergy. Knowledgeable about what products she carries. Food was fresh and tasted amazing. And it's a unique little shop but very homey and inviting. We will definitely be back read more

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Some of the best sushi in St. Louis. My go to. Super fresh. Good size pieces. Awesome sushi chef/owner.

Food 4/5 Sushi rolls are pretty good for St Louis. We love the dragon roll the best. We also enjoyed the green tea we ordered. Service 4/5 We enjoyed the service. Our water refilling was frequent. When we have 4 pieces of sushi left, the server has been checking on us more often -- trying to hint they need the table back for other customers. Okay! Ambience 4/5 Central location at Central West End. It's nice and cozy within the restaurant. We love the booth seating. read more

SUSHI KOI - Dragon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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I can not say how poor this experience was. Quality of fish, preparation, and service were all poor. Sushi chef has absolutely no pride in her work. read more

SUSHI KOI - GI nightmare waiting to happen. - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Takeaway: The sushi was exploding with fish. I'd say this is probably the best spot in town for sushi. Pros: the value of what you pay for what you get is extremely good. The rolls I got were creative with the ingredients (like those roasted garlic pieces in the hamachi garlic ponzu roll) and as I said prior they do not skimp you on the amount of fish you get with each roll. Cons: management please take notice of this review. The music is comically bad. It has the production value of my 2007 GarageBand beats. Please consider playing something else in your restaurant or playing the music a lot softer. I don't think it does your food much service to have such bizarre stock music, that lacks character or sense of place. read more

SUSHI KOI - Red Bird Roll Hamachi Garlic Ponzu Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Sushi Koi has the best sushi in St. Louis. Always dependable for their delicious nigiri, rolls, gyoza.

tried sushi Koi for the first time this week and it was amazing! I was very pleasantly surprised to have found such a great sushi spot. I ordered take out so I'm excited to dine-in next time for the full experience. The rolls I tried were the Redbird and the rainbow roll, and I really enjoyed both. The rolls were huge so that's another plus! I would definitely recommend Sushi Koi! read more

Ended up eating here for the first time during the Red Lantern Night Market the other evening. For the price and quality of the sushi, I'd say the classic rolls are a great deal! It was nice sitting outdoors on their patio as the inside would have been crowded and loud. Servers were kind, checked in on us during the rush, and managed the busy evening splendidly. read more

SUSHI KOI - Salmon Skin Roll, Spicy Salmon Skin Roll, Salmon Avocado Roll (2x) - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Tonight, we decided on sushi in St Louis. The high reviews steered us to Sushi Koi. So glad they did! This restaurant is small, with some indoor and outdoor seating, or you can sit at the sushi bar. We were immediately greeted by a friendly hostess/server. She offered us seats at the bar until a table opened. We elected to sit at the bar for the meal. The sushi chef was so friendly. She talked to us throughout the meal, wish one of our group a happy birthday when she overheard the conversation. The server was so nice at explaining favorites, the menu, etc. We went with several meals (check out my photos). We all loved our dishes!! First off, they are very generous on sizes and don't overstuff the sushi with rice. 2 rolls can easily fill you up! The only dish I didn't care for was the garlic roll. Check the menu or photo out for the name (I forgot lol!). I can tell how many would like it, just not my thing. For drinks, we tried the apple and peaches Saki! WOW were they smooth and delicious. Overall, the food is amazing here, only outdone but the staff's friendliness and amazing service. If you want sushi near St Louis... you have to check out this place!!! read more

SUSHI KOI - Nice sushi restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Solid sushi in a great location. It's not mind blowing but it hits the spot. Service is decent.

We came back with the family this time and tried many more dishes! I now have a favorite sushi roll there - Koi roll; gotta try it if you haven't - perfect balance of freshness / acid with rich seafood flavors. The hamachi collar is always a favorite as well! read more

BEST SUSHI IN TOWN ( that won't break your bank)!! Sushi Koi has been my go-to for years. Sashimi always fresh and buttery. Every roles are delicious. The shop is a bit small and can be challenging for groups but staff are very accommodating and friendly. My recommendation: Uni, salmon, and toro are bussin, rainbow roll, and fujiyama roll!! read more

SUSHI KOI - Fujiyama Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

First time ordering to go at Sushi Koi and was very impressed with the quality of fish, the amount of food and excellently presented platter. The staff was very friendly and the wait was reasonable for the amount of food we ordered. It's good that they open early at 4:00pm to beat the dinner rush. Itedakmasu. read more

SUSHI KOI - Sushi and Roll Platters - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Although the sushi here and the ambiance looks beautiful, I unfortunately feel like Sushi Koi did not live up to the hype I have heard about it. My group and I were seated pretty quickly when we arrived, however we waited an hour and ten minutes for our food to get to our table. Additionally, we were only checked in on once during this waiting period. There seemed to be two waiters at this location that were helping each table and while they were polite, one of my friends was almost charged for an extra roll they did not order and my other friend was never given some of the side orders she asked for. The sushi itself was good, however for their service, the long wait, and for the quality of their sushi I would definitely eat at the other amazing sushi restaurants in the area! Additionally I would not come here unless you are ok with waiting a bit to get your food. read more

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Hands down freshest fish in STL. Never disappoints! All of the rolls are delicious but my favorites are the central west end roll and the Euclid roll. I'm obsessed with the tuna tartare and when you order it for take out, the presentation is beautiful. The restaurant itself is small and intimate. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. I either eat here or do take out once a week! read more

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The BEST sushi I've ever had. You don't need any super fancy rolls here to tell that the fish is fresh (although their fancy rolls are delicious). I did not expect to have this fresh of fish when I first moved to STL but will continue to come to Sushi Koi for their top tier sushi. The ambiance of the restaurant is great too because it's a chill, laid back atmosphere in a pretty small space (not the best for big parties but that's okay) read more

SUSHI KOI - Salmon Avocado Roll, Spicy salmon hand roll, and scallop hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Sushi Koi is your must stop sushi destination in STL. I travel all over the country and whenever I'm in the region I schedule my travels to take me through town just to stop in for an amazing meal. The staff is delightful, the portions are generous, and the quality of fish is unsurpassed. Can't wait for my next trip through STL read more

My friends and I used to go to Sushi KOI frequently because the restaurant was just a short walk from our university, but I haven't been back for years. Last night my partner and I went to KOI for dinner without expectation, but we had a pleasant time here. They have a small space with booth seatings. Music was nice and not too loud. Service was top notch. My waiter was very nice and attentive. She kept checking on us and refilled our water. Our order came out relatively quickly. We ordered salmon tataki, chirashi, hamachi Kama, hamachi garlic ponzu roll and sunset roll to share between 2 of us, and my son got his own salmon teriyaki dinner set which included miso soup and salad. We were satisfied with our order - fresh fish, very nice sushi roll presentation, generous portion and tasted yummy. Our favorite from last night was the salmon tataki and hamachi Kama. read more

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