This review is for the Sushi ONLY. Sure this place is cheap but you definitely get what you pay for. The fish wasn't very fresh, the rolls were just bland wads of rice and the "fresh" salmon nigiri was partially cooked (like someone accidentally blanched it for 3 seconds). The color of the salmon was an odd pale orange and tasted funny. Consider paying $0.50-$1 more per plate going somewhere else. read more

It's decent food but at a slightly higher price range. To be honest, I didn't care too much for their sushi. I don't particularly hold it against SushiKo because sushi is hard to get right in Peoria. The cooked food on the menu was much better in terms of quality and portion size. I myself ordered the Chicken Curry. It was kind of a miss because the sauce was bland and not representative of curry at all, but at the same time it wasn't repulsive either. Other members at my table ordered more authentic Chinese dishes such as the Twice Cooked Pork and the Fuqi Feipian (which still had a foul taste). If you must try this place, stick with the things you know and venture out at your own risk. read more

I consider myself a relatively well traveled sushi eater and have eaten sushi all over the country mostly on the west coast. I'm not picky and typically enjoy most dining experiences. This was by far the worst sushi experience I've had. My wife and I went on a Monday night. We immediately noticed the table and menu were dirty. The sushi selection was limited compared to other restaurants and we had trouble selecting. Our waitress actually made our sushi which was poorly made, loosely rolled, and didn't taste very fresh. Strangely, the sushi chef appeared from the back and started working behind the sushi bar after we had sampled our food and we're ready to give up on the place. I'm not sure if this was an off night for them, but we felt like Gordon Ramsey or Jon Taffer were going to walk in and start yelling at people because it sure needed it. We won't be returning. read more

I typically eat at Osaka or sushigawa but we decided to try this place today instead. My husband and I have lived and traveled all over the country and this was honestly the worst sushi I have ever had. The spicy tuna roll and spider roll were both supposed to be spicy but were just extremely sweet. The salmon sushi was overly sweet as well. The eel sushi was the only thing we actually enjoyed. My husband also had the general tso's chicken which was over cooked and very bland. I'd recommend sushi or chinese from Hy-Vee before I'd recommend this place. read more

First impression was not real good. Lady at register was not friendly at all! I did not get a choice for here or to go. I guess she assumes since I was by myself I wasn't staying. The sushi was average and the "nachos" were gross and very small portion. I would not recommend going there. read more

I have been here three times now. I believe SushiKo is the best sushi in the area by a fair margin. The owner is also the sushi chef, and he is passionate about his product. He'll be happy to inform on his process of driving to Chicago several times a week to hand select his seafood. He'll also point out that he is there almost 7 days a week, and trusts no one else to do his work. Clearly he is passionate. Prices are moderate, but worth it consider the step up from the competition that you get here. This place stands well above some other more expensive options in the area (Novu, Sushigawa, Hokkaido, etc). Hokkaido is also very good sushi, and is all-you-can-eat if you're looking for a marathon meal - but it cannot top SushiKO quality. read more

Just came from living in Los Angeles so I've had my fair share of sushi, and while this place isn't the greatest, it definitely is good. We had a party of 9 and they seated us quickly and the waiters had no problem taking care of us while we waited for our stragglers to arrive. There was edamame on the table for us to snack on too. Very diverse menu with lots of options. You can pretty much pick your price range. Sushi rolls range from about 4.99-12.99 depending on what you choose and they have many "order by the piece" options as well. I ordered 3 orders of pan fried pork pot stickers (which were a little chewy but tasty) for the group to share, a soda, 2 pieces of tuna sushi and a Scorpion roll and my bill was less than $25 I believe. I couldn't even finish the scorpion roll I was so stuffed! All in all, the service was a little slow for my huge group, but that's was to be expected. The prices were good, the interior looked nice, and I had a good time. It's no super gourmet LA sushi boutique, but definitely a good haul for your wallet. read more

Without a doubt the best sushi in town. Hadi, the sushi chef, has a great personality and has created an great environment to relax and eat. I rarely go to Peoria without stopping at Sushi Ko. I've eaten sushi all around the country and I'd put Sushi Ko at the top of them all for quality and atmosphere. read more

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I DO NOT recommend this restraunt for newbies or seasoned sushi gurus. My son and I tried Sushi Ko this past Wednesday for the first time... and it will be the ONLY time. We ordered by delivery, 5 different rolls to try a variety and see what we liked (the answer is nothing!). The styrofoam boxes were not labeled at all. Three of them looked almost the same and never having been there, it would have been nice to know WHAT we were eating. Of course it might also have been that they were all messy and falling apart. Two of the rolls were too big to even fit in your mouth. Worst of all both of our rolls that included Tempura WERE BURNT! We added "special directions" for two of the rolls and neither one was actually done, and those "directions" included choices which increased the price! So we ended up with Unlabeled food, Soggy, Messy and Burnt. They totally ignored our instructions and took an hour and a half to deliver that whole bag of crap which turned out to be a nightmare! Do NOT VISIT Sushi Ko if you are looking for Authentic/good sushi!! read more

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Incredible food with very reasonable prices. The staff is always really friendly and happy to take your order. This is definitely a favorite for date night. read more

Went here with co-workers for lunch today. Very nice atmosphere and good wait staff. First off, I am not a big sushi fan. I don't mind it, but it has never been something that I would go out of my way for. This place was highly recommended by a guy I work with that really knows authentic Chinese food. We went for the sushi, and it was delicious. This place has swayed me towards going back, just for the sushi. It was fresh, well prepared, with a good balance of flavors. The only downside was the time it took to get the food. It seemed a bit excessive, but the complimentary edamame helped sooth the hunger, and in the end, it was worth the wait. read more

This place is on the left side of Nick & Willy's pizza! I only say this because it was a little impossible to find with the restaurant being in the corner and all. Anyway, I am really impressed by this place; the service was great as my glass was never even HALF empty! I ordered the bok choy and shiitake mushrooms dish which came with a little bowl of rice. The sauce that accompanied the vegetables was perfect. My partner order the vegetable sushi combo. Everything was refreshing, there was also complimentary edamame which is always a plus! This place is very clean and has a warm and welcoming ambiance to it. The sushi master walks around and greets guests when he's not slicing sushi; the staff is very friendly. Come and check this place out, it's a nice place to relax and have some great sushi/Japanese food! read more

SushiKo - Bok choy and shiitake mushrooms - Sushi Bars Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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Love, love, love this place. There's a handful of sushi places in town, and really I like all of them. But this is my favorite. Truly everything is "good", but some things are exceptional (in my opinion). Mexican Roll and Spicy Tuna are my personal favs. I don't even need to look at the menu. I honestly don't know why this place doesn't get more crowded, other than it's tucked back in the corner of a shopping center without any curb visibility to University... Oh, and the rolls are significantly bigger than most places. So if small sushi rolls aren't your thing, come here and you'll walk out full. read more

My family comes here so often that the owner knows us and what we like to order! It's never very crowded, and the food comes out fairly quickly. They have a wide variety of sushi on the menu and even offer Asian dishes like fried rice, noodles, and curries. The chili chicken is perfect if you love spicy food! read more

I think what I love most about this place is the owners. They are the sweetest people. They genuinely appreciate their customers and they always go above and beyond. I commented how amazing the tea was (And it is one of the few places I prefer the tea unsweetened) and the owner was sweet to give me a small bit of the dried ingredients to brew at home. They make it themselves. That is what quality tastes like people. The Sushi Chef puts love into every roll, and the flavor is fantastic. You can truly tell he is a master at what he does, and he makes each roll as a gift to his patrons. It's not just a job for them, this is their life and livelihood. And they truly respect those who come to eat. The sushi is TOP NOTCH. I have never once had a bad roll. Every time I try something new, it is bursting with flavor, fresh, and neat. Their miso soup is delicious as well. Out of all the places in Peoria (And there are tons) that make sushi, this is my absolute favorite. It is by far the best, most consistent place I have had sushi. Other places are great too, but the others have had some blips on the radar in terms of quality or service. This place has a flawless record in my book. Worth every penny, and it does not break the bank. read more

Sushi was not that good. I went inside the place and it looked an absolute mess, very disorderly. Sushi was not wrapped well and quickly fell apart. Sloppy presentation. It did not taste fresh. The lady that works at the register was not nice. I won't be back. read more

Favorite sushi place! The people are great, love the man at the sushi bar. Super nice and a lot of fun to watch and talk with.

My favorite sushi in Peoria, and I am biased cause I've been there many many times, however I've had all the sushi places in Peoria and this one is my favorite. The head sushi chef/owner is the nicest dude in the world. Goes table to table to chat, obviously it's not much of a conversation because a language barrier but thoughtful none the less. Great sushi and Chinese food selections at a very reasonable price. Some rolls are of course more expensive but for the most part affordable. Also the fish and rolls in general are very very fresh. -top picks Black pepper steak House roll Spider roll Negi hamachi And the sashimi appetizer if you enjoy sashimi. read more

I just moved to Peoria from New York and I'm telling you that's not sushi Omg that's not the way sushi need to taste . The rice was warm and it need to be cold And you can taste that the fish is not fresh There was no flavor no taste ,I am giving 2* and I am nice read more

I got it delivered and the crab Rangoon was perfect and the California rolls were are awesome.

This is by far the BEST sushi place in Peoria! I love the Mexican roll and the smoked salmon roll. The man who makes the sushi is always a joy to be around and he is always super friendly. He makes everyone feel at home and he's very funny as well. Last time my husband and I went, he gave us free sake because there was a wait for the sushi since they were pretty busy. I also really love the atmosphere. The miso soup, sashimi, and tofu is also amazing!!! This place is super reasonable, clean, and delicious. I would hate to see them ever close their doors. Please stay open forever Sushi-Ko!!! I would give them 10000 stars out of 5 if I could. I have never had a bad experience here. read more

Super friendly. Even got a free order of edamame. Very generous rolls. Very clean. I will def come here again. You can tell the sushi chef's heart is in his work. Awesome place!!! read more

The food here is not bad, but it's not the best. I am giving this place two stars because the service here when I went w/ my sister was horrible. We literally had to wait for 30 minutes before someone even asked us what we wanted to order and brought us water. Then we never got our water refilled once. Maybe we went on an off night, but I haven't been back since and don't think I will be. read more

Not only did we find a bug in our drink, but the service was horrible, our waitress never came back, never filled our drinks, brought all our dishes at different times, and forgot half of our appetizers for a group of 10. We even had a reservation. read more

The person who was serving my family was a little, awkward. My mother ordered the vegi fried rice and he proceeded to ask, "Are you on a diet?". She wasn't really offended, but it put me off a little bit for sure. As far as the food goes, I got a couple of different rolls of sushi. Miso soup does not come with sushi (which I think is a crime!). I ordered miso as an extra, and it was nothing too great. I make my own miso at home, so if I order it as an extra at a restaurant, I expect it to be of better quality. Maybe I'm picky, but the ingredients weren't all that great, almost like the stuff in instant miso. They serve the larger sushi rolls, which I always find a little awkward to eat. My Alaska rolls fell apart when I tried to pick them up in any manner. The taste was good, but I still prefer more smaller rolls to less larger rolls. The plus is there is a very large selection, many unique choices. It's a good place, but I don't know if it qualifies as "fine cuisine" like it advertises. They had some pop music playing (Bieber, Swift, Brunno Mars, etc.), which gave it more of casual feeling. It's good, but there are other places I'd prefer. read more

We've moved away for a few year and just moved back. We immediately visited our favorite sushi spot in Peoria. Their friendly staff, delicious sushi, and unbeatable prices will keep us coming back. read more

They use lettuce in their maki instead of avocado. I couldn't even finish my roll. Worst sushi I've ever eaten.

My favorite sushi in Peoria. Better than Gawa IMO. Tasty and well priced. Lots of other great menu options, but I always go for the sushi.

The sushi chef here is experienced and top notch. He always prepares the product and it is high quality. Prices are good. Best sushi offering I've had in Peoria. read more

Its nothing special. The atmosphere is bland, and the wait staff doesn't really invite you stay around to much. Not going back...even if it is the only place to sushi in peoria. read more

Mediocre food. Did not honor yelp check-in discount when the check came. Make sure you check with them before you sit down.

If you want any kind of oriental food with a serene atmosphere, this should be your first choice. I have had both Chinese and Japanese selections from their menu and the food is always hot, excellent quality (even their crab rangoon is exquisite), and presented beautifully. The staff is very respectful and will give you your space. The menu is completely in English with lots of pictures and the items are very affordable, with the Sushi being a little more pricey than your average entree (but reasonably priced for Sushi!). Also, they have plenty of Vegetarian choices. I have probably eaten here 5 times in the last 6 months and it has been consistently wonderful! read more

Excellent sushi and Chinese food! I mostly order sushi, and I think its one of the top places in Peoria - so I rate this one 5 stars for sushi. They have a big menu, so there is something for everyone. My favorite appetizer is the Agedashi Tofu (spelling?), and the big bottles of Japanese beer are always nice. The downside is the terrible service. The staff is always very friendly, but not very attentive to their tables. You will probably have to wave your server down at least once for a refill on water or to ask for the check. read more

Best sushi in Peoria. Great food, great service. Hadi is a wonderful sushi chef and it's obvious he loves what he does. Favorites: caterpillar roll, California roll, Boston roll, Inari, Singapore noodles, twice cooked pork. read more

Mediocre would be too kind, abysmal would be too harsh. The tables are sticky, and the place smells like the pizza joint next door(not their fault). The appetizer came out after the food, and tasted weird. (pork dumplings), the knife cuts on the sashimi looked like a 4 year old did them. Sushi was warmer than expected. The only redeeming quality was the tempura shrimp. Service other than late apps was decent though. read more

Pretty good place. The staff was super friendly and the lunch box was plenty of food. I enjoyed it and would definitely go again if I'm in the area. read more

Best sushi place in Peoria. Also, the best place to try great Chinese food by which I mean authentic Chinese food. Affordable price, large portions and great service. Must try items off the menu - twice cooked pork, chilli shredded pork and dry bean curd, pork stomach with green pepper, Dan Dan mein, Singapore noodles with pork and Shanghai stewed pork. If you like your food spicy - just let them know and they won't disappoint you. Ask for their special red chilli paste too. read more

Sushi Ko is one of the genuine Chinese food restaurants in Peoria area. There's Chinese food menu and also Sushi. Every time we go there, we will order genuine Chinese food. It's very good taste and remind me a lot of things, like Nanjing Salty Duck, Fuqi FeiPian (sliced beef lung) , etc. The boss is nice guy, too. read more

My mom and I came here for sushi this evening and it was delicious!! We had Crab Rangoon which was spectacular and fried to perfection, miso soup which was perfect and not to salty and the caterpillar roll w/avocado which I now can't stop thinking about!! We will definitely be returning again soon!! read more

Very nice meal. Sunday noon lunch, snowy Valentine's day, so not real busy. Large, open and clean dining room with large sushi bar in center. Hostess/waitress was attentive and pleasant. Ordered the more traditional Asian items of General Tsaos chicken and sesame chicken. Both exceptionally flavorful. Served quickly, the food was hot and attractively presented. Ample portions (some for home). Complimentary etimome before the meal. Sampled the California roll sushi. Fresh and bright taste, but I'm far from an expert to assess for the aficionado. Overall good experience, food flavor was the highlight... much better than the standard Asian lunch. read more