| ambiance |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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I'd recommend this place for it's atmosphere, but don't expect to be blown away by the food. ”
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PS, drunk men talking to women sitting on their own - not fun! ”
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you get what you pay for here - ambiance is nice, food is excellent. ”
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looked around at all the beautiful people, as well as the decor -- lots of texture (wood, stone, etc.) and great lighting (dim where it should be dim). ”
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The ambiance is amazing. ”
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The decor is amazing. ”
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The first thing that struck me was the great ambience of the place, the second was the reasonable prices, the third - the excellent service, and the forth - the fabulous food of course. ”
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We were happy with the ambiance and hostess/waiters were polite and friendly. ”
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The sushi chefs were a lot of fun and the food is absolulty amazing. ”
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You won't be disappointed wiht this small, cozy, romantic place with amazing food. ”
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While the atmosphere and food are excellent, I was disgruntled with the high prices and business practices of the staff. ”
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Great sushi, Great ambiance, Great service! ”
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The sushi is amazing and the decor, both inside and out is great. ”
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This was likely due to the fact that our server, Jamison, was fun, friendly, hot, and took the time to explain everything to us. ”
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thought the first time I went to Koi the tactics of our server who rapidly suggested items from the menu even before anyone had the opportunity to view the menu was "interesting ”
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Hip new restaurant with great house specialties, lively atmosphere and creative deco. ”
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The ambience is great, but the service can be lacking at times. ”
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The atmosphere and ambiance was nice, our server was super cool and the food was good. ”
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Authoritative hostesses, mostly proficient wait staff, overzealous bussers, celebrities and posers hanging out, overpriced food, lots of beautiful people, and beautiful ambiance. ”
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Great atmosphere, sub-par sushi. ”
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the food is amazing and so is the decor and the service. ”
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great atmosphere, not your typical pretentious LA hot spot where guys aren't allowed in unless they buy a table. ”
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It is definitely a place for a romantic dinner. ”
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The food was very tasty and the ambiance was perfect. ”
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Often a wait, even with reservations, so be prepared to have a drink and enjoy the atmosphere. ”
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The sushi was the best I've ever tasted, very friendly hostess and servers, stylish yet cozy atmosphere and great place to see celebs. ”
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The atmosphere was amazing. ”
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The food is consistent, and the atmosphere is cool! ”
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If you can get past the paparazzi waiting for celeb sightings, you'll find that Koi has fantastic food and a great atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere was amazing, the food was absolutely delicious! ”
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| dessert |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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would also recommend the warm chocolate cake for the dessert. ”
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The service was great, and the flourless chocolate molten cake for dessert is a must! ”
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This place takes the cake in terms of arrogance, self centered idiots as workers, very rude receptionists, very poor servers. ”
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The deserts are very good if not outstanding and the sampler is the one to go with. ”
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There's a crispy spicy tuna roll that was delicious, the kobe beef dish is really yummy, & we had chocolate cake for dessert which was dreamy! ”
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As my boyfriend, placed the last bite of his luke warm duck into his mouth someone snatched his plate from the table without even inquiring if he was in fact finished; this happened two or three more times with glasses and dessert plates, leaving us with ”
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dessert was amazing~ try the dessert sampler and/or the blackberry martini~ ”
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| drinks |
90.0% positive |
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Often a wait, even with reservations, so be prepared to have a drink and enjoy the atmosphere. ”
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The busboy was very good though, really took care of us (drinks, cleanup, etc). ”
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We also had ordered a peach, lychee, and blackberry martini of which were all very tasty--I would recommend any of those to someone who was stopping here to pick up a drink, but would not suggest you go out of your way to wait and dine here--unless you're ”
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It was a wonderful expericence sitting at the sushi bar and people watching. ”
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The food was great, the drinks are strong, and the service was impeccable. ”
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The Hypnotiq is a great sake based drink for a girl. ”
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Fishy sushi, tasty cocktails ”
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Service was fairly reasonable & drinks were good. ”
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When I ordered a glass of port from a menu that offers three different kinds of port to choose from, our waiter informed me that they were "out" of port glasses and brought the expensive glass of port in a red wine glass without apology. ”
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The food and drinks are OUTSTANDING, and the service is attentive. ”
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| food quality |
85.95999717712402% positive |
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There's a crispy spicy tuna roll that was delicious, the kobe beef dish is really yummy, & we had chocolate cake for dessert which was dreamy! ”
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It's good for people watching but just DO NOT order the creme brulee. ”
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The latter was also divine, with slivers of hamachi lightly drizzled with a tangy, sweetly spicy sauce. ”
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The sushi was the best I've ever tasted, very friendly hostess and servers, stylish yet cozy atmosphere and great place to see celebs. ”
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The sushi chefs are great but anything that comes out of the kitchen I would steer clear of. ”
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The food was amazing, the staff was very nice. ”
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Beautiful restaurant, great food ”
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Quantities of each dish were nice (no skimpy bite-size doll food here), and prices were quite reasonable for the quality. ”
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Don't go for great food, go for the experience. ”
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Ingredients are very fresh. ”
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but the fish is superb. ”
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had a great dinner and the dishes kept coming. ”
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Fishy sushi, tasty cocktails ”
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best sushi in town ”
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My friend was about 3 bites into her mushroom salad appetizer and I kid you not, shattered a large piece of F**KING GLASS, about 2" wide I'd say based on all the small pieces that came out of her mouth, along with 3 or 4 linen napkins worth of BL**D. It w ”
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crispy rice spicy tuna, albacore with crispy onions, yum! ”
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However, in terms of price - food was expensive for what you got & overall crowd was quite pretentious. ”
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And they are reasonably priced with excellent food. ”
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but the food is really good! ”
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didn't think the sushi was that fresh and the portions were tiny; for six people, we spent close to $500 on food alone (not counting the alcohol!) ”
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highly recommend the "crispy rice" and the warm spinach and mushroom salad. ”
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If you are going for good sushi then definately check out Teru Sushi and not this place. ”
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Beautiful space, good sushi ”
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Why anyone would want to put up with the hassles of KOI just to get some decent but not great food is beyond me. ”
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The food quality isn't bad, but, it's not all that it's hyped up to be either. ”
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The food is expensive, but it's totally worth it. ”
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Although the food is pricey for what it is, I still enjoyed my meal here. ”
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put Koi a couple notches above Sushi Roku (which I also like occasionally) for great style and inventive sushi. ”
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Try the baked crab rolls, the yellowtail or tuna with crispy onions, of course the tuna on crispy rice. ”
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This was the best sushi I have ever had, you must order the crispy rice, it is unbelieveable! ”
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It was a wonderful expericence sitting at the sushi bar and people watching. ”
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Recommended the best dishes which were the dragon roll and the the kobe which was too die for! ”
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And yes the spicy tuna on crispy rice is pretty darn good. ”
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The waitstaff are definitely snooty, wannabe actor types, but the sushi is amazing. ”
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I've been to KOI a couple of times and I admit I enjoy the crowds of beautiful people and the trendy scene, but there are several downsides that mar the experience - including, but not limited to, the following (i) THE LONG WAIT - even with reservations ”
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have never enjoyed food so much! ”
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Self-important, snobbish waitresses, over-hyped and the food is mediocre ”
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The dragon roll is quite good but the grilled salmon is bland and tiny! ”
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We all sampled the various "signature dishes" which were unlike anything i've ever tried - the Kobe beef carpaccio was amazing - as was the spicy tuna served over crispy rice. ”
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Good food but pricey ”
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The kobe beef was fantastic - I would go there again simply for the food! ”
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you get what you pay for here - ambiance is nice, food is excellent. ”
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Our waiter recommended some good dishes and when advising us about the sake, did not just go to the most expensive selection. ”
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The food was very tasty and the ambiance was perfect. ”
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Summary: Sublime food, enhanced by a gorgeous setting, attentive staff, and great soundtrack. ”
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... overall great food, however a bit on the pricey side. ”
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Bad service does not make the good food worth it. ”
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The food was fantastic as well! ”
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The hottest spot in town is Koi, the food is truly amazing, and the wait staff/hot actress thing is always pleasant. ”
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their sushi is ok, but the service was horrible. ”
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My opinion, If you want GOOD food, and a hip crowd OR just to impress a date This is the place for you. ”
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Ingredients used are not what you'd expect at those prices, but the food is definitely tasty with room for improvement. ”
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If you can get past the paparazzi waiting for celeb sightings, you'll find that Koi has fantastic food and a great atmosphere. ”
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Very creative sushi ”
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The food was great -- I enjoy smaller portions with intense flavors. ”
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The food is consistent, and the atmosphere is cool! ”
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The sushi here is absolutely amazing. ”
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The food and drinks are OUTSTANDING, and the service is attentive. ”
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So, one would think, going to a "Nice" sushi place would have better sushi, right? ”
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For me, it's very important that a Japanese restaurant has good Sea Urchin Sushi and Koi's Sea Urchin sushi was very fresh and delicious. ”
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Within a month - the prices doubled, the food wasn't as good, and the service was horrible. ”
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If you're going for the food & think its the best sushi - Try Yatai on Sunset (few miles away). ”
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The sushi is delicious, and for LA really not especially expensive, especially when compared to some places like Heat in Chicago. ”
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This is still a cool place to take visitors or if you want a trendy night on the town, but if you are looking for good food and service, this is not the place. ”
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We were expecting authentic Japanese sushi, instead we got some fake california "fusion" mumbo jumbo, it was OK but, for the check we got. ”
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Great sushi, Great ambiance, Great service! ”
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overpriced, rude waiters, 45 min to get our food! ”
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am constantly craving their crispy rice, tempura rock shrimp hand roll and chilean sea bass. ”
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... creamy, smooth, bursting with flavorful chunks of fresh rock shrimp. ”
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Outside of the bad attitude from the wait people the food was only average much too spicy to be considered Japanese cuisine. ”
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The sushi is delicious. ”
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Good sushi, very nice staff ”
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will never go back to such a place, even if it s one of my favorite sushi in town! ”
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I'd recommend this place for it's atmosphere, but don't expect to be blown away by the food. ”
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I'm sure celebrity customers receive stellar food and treatment, but if you're a commoner looking for a great restaurant experience, you won't find it at Koi. ”
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The food was great and everyone was really nice. ”
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We also had ordered a peach, lychee, and blackberry martini of which were all very tasty--I would recommend any of those to someone who was stopping here to pick up a drink, but would not suggest you go out of your way to wait and dine here--unless you're ”
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The service was actually good and the food was decent, but for the price there are several other restaurants that have much better food quality. ”
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The service is wonderful and easily the best sushi I've ever had and I have it a lot! ”
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The food is great here. ”
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You can't go wrong with spicy tuna on crispy shrimp and the hand rolls are all excellent. ”
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I'd much rather go to a place where food quality/flavor are the priorities and not who's coming in to dinner that night or how cool people try to be in this city. ”
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The food came out fairly quickly and everything tasted fresh. ”
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probably the best sushi in town! ”
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good food, very expensive! ”
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beautiful people, beautiful food ”
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One of my favorite sushi places! ”
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My wife is a vegetarian and LOVES their warm tofu and baby spinach salad. ”
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If you order the dishes I'm about to recommend, you'll tout Koi as being unbeliveable, one of the best dining experiences you've literally EVER had. ”
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could probably just go in and have the spicy tuna on crispy rice and a few of the baked crab hand rolls and be completely happy. ”
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After eating the mediocre sushi that tasted like it should have cost half the price, we asked for the bill. ”
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Also the shitake salad is also a great appetizer, the sashimi here is fresh and the toro is especially excellent too. ”
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Great atmosphere, sub-par sushi. ”
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Do NOT go here and order the sushi. ”
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The atmosphere was amazing, the food was absolutely delicious! ”
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My favorites are the creamy rock shrimp and the crispy rice, but everything is pretty much outstanding. ”
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the food is mediocre. ”
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Yes the food is good but not worth the price. ”
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The sushi was excellent. ”
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While the food was decent, not spectacular, the service was horrible. ”
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The food is WONDERFUL. ”
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love the soft crab hand roll. ”
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Hands down the best sushi i have ever had. ”
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The filet mignon is also a great dish if you are the type of people that must have red meat in a meal. ”
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There are plenty of great sushi bars that treat customers in a traditional and respectful Japanese manner. ”
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The food is excellent. ”
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The food is delicious, and I have always been treated really well. ”
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Overall, the food was very pleasing and tasteful. ”
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the spicy tuna on top of pan seared sushi rice was my favorite, next to the fried onions ”
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There's a great celebrity scene and the best sushi in the city. ”
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you're paying top dollar for the food, but that's definitley all your big bucks cover. ”
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Authoritative hostesses, mostly proficient wait staff, overzealous bussers, celebrities and posers hanging out, overpriced food, lots of beautiful people, and beautiful ambiance. ”
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Friendly, artistic and entertaining chefs behind the counter send out creative slices of high quality fish. ”
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They have FIVE dishes that are literally, some of the best japanese entrees you've EVER eaten. ”
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would agree with some other reviews that the sushi price is overpriced, but I don't think Koi is MEANT to be a place to eat sushi. ”
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The salads and skirt steak are incredible. ”
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but the food is INCREDIBLE ”
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The portions are really small, and the fish does not taste fresh. ”
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There was also a shrimp dish that was actually TOO flavorful. ”
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The sushi must have been very fresh, because it was delicious! ”
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So-so service, so-so food, really big social scene. ”
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had the Kobe beef (so tender & flavorful as expected and served piping hot), asparagus and shitaki mushroom side (Mmm), Sunomono salad (sliced paper thin), and king crab legs (the sauce, so good, after the crabs were eaten I finished it off by the spoon ”
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The sushi is expensive, which is ok when it is good, but this was not. ”
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But if you're looking for great sushi, there are way too many other places to eat in this area. ”
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We went hoping to find a nice sushi spot in LA. ”
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While the atmosphere and food are excellent, I was disgruntled with the high prices and business practices of the staff. ”
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Our server was amazing as well, she recommended all the best dishes that even my mom loved the food! ”
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Everybody orders the tuna with crispy rice and creamy rock shrimp tempura was good. ”
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forget the celebrity watching, this place has great food ”
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Great sushi, rude service ”
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It's served warm, crispy like the name suggest, the spicy tuna is full of flavor. ”
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There were a few dishes that weren't so great like the rolls with sauteed veggies and shrimp on top. ”
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The KoBe sushi is interesting and not found in many places, so give it a try if you're feeling frisky! ”
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The sushi is pretty good and fairly creative in a city that has too many sushi restaurants. ”
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the food is really good , the sushis are amazing and fresh but. ”
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You won't be disappointed wiht this small, cozy, romantic place with amazing food. ”
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the food is amazing and so is the decor and the service. ”
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So bad that I have returned to my old favorite sushi restaurant - Roku. ”
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delicious, creative dishes ”
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The entrees: Yellowtail salmon salad, with its tangy balsamic/soy dressing and the steamed sea bass, wonderfully tender in a tasty broth which could have stood on its own as a soup. ”
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If you go to Koi and only order the sushi, you'll end up being disappointed or feeling like you paid too much. ”
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The sushi chefs were a lot of fun and the food is absolulty amazing. ”
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This is not meant for people who enjoy good sushi. ”
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every once in a while, though, i make an exception in order to savor the amazing food! ”
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The food, on the other hand, was not that great. ”
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Absolutely fantastic sushi! ”
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Sushi was delicious even though they are expensive. ”
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The food was so flavorful, probably the best asian food i have ever had. ”
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Good food is a bonus. ”
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Koi is unbelievably beautiful patio setting with a mixture of Asian accents, foliage, lighting, waterfalls, and the namesake fish. ”
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while the meal was expensive ($250 for two), it was definitely worth it and when in LA again, i will certainly go back. ”
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The atmosphere and ambiance was nice, our server was super cool and the food was good. ”
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While the sushi was ok (not the best), specialty items like the miso black cod served in a flavorful broth and the grilled tiger prawns and tuna tartare are better options. ”
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Pretty good food w/out hype ”
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The sushi is amazing and the decor, both inside and out is great. ”
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Average food, great saki menu at a loud, trendy restaurant ”
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Do not order the sushi, though I have heard great things about the soft crab hand roll (i think it's called?) ”
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Horrible service and the food is NOT the great! ”
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Good fusion sushi dishes ”
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The crispy rice with spicy tuna was fantastic. ”
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love sushi and japanese food. ”
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The food itself is good. ”
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The Unagi sushi at Koi was the worst I have ever had in my entire life. ”
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the wait is attrocious, but the food is divine. ”
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The first thing that struck me was the great ambience of the place, the second was the reasonable prices, the third - the excellent service, and the forth - the fabulous food of course. ”
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The food was great, the drinks are strong, and the service was impeccable. ”
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I've tried the crispy rice tuna at numerous places such as Geisha House, Katsuya ”
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The yellowtail sashimi appetizer with jalapeno had wonderful flavor, but otherwise the other three or four dishes that we ordered left much to be desired. ”
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If you are taking a girl or a group of people to impress by paying for an expensive meal then this is the place for you. ”
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The sushi was good, but not comparable to the other sushi places I've reviewed here in LA. ”
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black sea bass was a great dish and crispy rice as a starter. ”
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| menu variety |
78.79000186920166% positive |
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When I ordered a glass of port from a menu that offers three different kinds of port to choose from, our waiter informed me that they were "out" of port glasses and brought the expensive glass of port in a red wine glass without apology. ”
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everything else I've had on the menu has been fantastic. ”
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The waiter claimed everything on the menu (which is really small) was great. ”
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I've never had a boring time here as something interesting always seems to happen so I justify the overpriced menu to being like a cover charge at an exclusive club. ”
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thought the first time I went to Koi the tactics of our server who rapidly suggested items from the menu even before anyone had the opportunity to view the menu was "interesting ”
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Our server, Paul, was professional and informative when assisting us with our menu selections, then attentive without being intrusive as we dined. ”
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They had a great well rounded menu, and everything was great! ”
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I've been to KOI a couple of times and I admit I enjoy the crowds of beautiful people and the trendy scene, but there are several downsides that mar the experience - including, but not limited to, the following (i) THE LONG WAIT - even with reservations ”
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Our waiter recommended some good dishes and when advising us about the sake, did not just go to the most expensive selection. ”
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While the sushi was ok (not the best), specialty items like the miso black cod served in a flavorful broth and the grilled tiger prawns and tuna tartare are better options. ”
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Average food, great saki menu at a loud, trendy restaurant ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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I'm sure celebrity customers receive stellar food and treatment, but if you're a commoner looking for a great restaurant experience, you won't find it at Koi. ”
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will definitely be back here, it's also a great place to bring out of town guests looking for that LA vibe. ”
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The sushi was the best I've ever tasted, very friendly hostess and servers, stylish yet cozy atmosphere and great place to see celebs. ”
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This is hands down my favorite restaurant ever. ”
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Whenever someone asks me where a good place to dine I highly recommend Koi everytime. ”
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This is the best place in LA to bring people that are visiting--especially first timers. ”
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If you are going for good sushi then definately check out Teru Sushi and not this place. ”
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So bad that I have returned to my old favorite sushi restaurant - Roku. ”
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Average food, great saki menu at a loud, trendy restaurant ”
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The first thing that struck me was the great ambience of the place, the second was the reasonable prices, the third - the excellent service, and the forth - the fabulous food of course. ”
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This is still a cool place to take visitors or if you want a trendy night on the town, but if you are looking for good food and service, this is not the place. ”
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sad that the workers are tarnishing the name of a good looking place. ”
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| return potential |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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will never go back to such a place, even if it s one of my favorite sushi in town! ”
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Little pricey but would definitely return ”
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while the meal was expensive ($250 for two), it was definitely worth it and when in LA again, i will certainly go back. ”
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The kobe beef was fantastic - I would go there again simply for the food! ”
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will definitely be back here, it's also a great place to bring out of town guests looking for that LA vibe. ”
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Everything we ordered was terrific -- I'd definitely go there again. ”
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| service |
76.97999954223633% positive |
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The waitresses take very good care of you and they really do everything they can to be sure your dining experience is enjoyable and one of a kind. ”
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Its a really cool place to go, if they could just change the attitudes of staff. ”
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our waitress, meagan, was awesome. ”
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When I ordered a glass of port from a menu that offers three different kinds of port to choose from, our waiter informed me that they were "out" of port glasses and brought the expensive glass of port in a red wine glass without apology. ”
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This was likely due to the fact that our server, Jamison, was fun, friendly, hot, and took the time to explain everything to us. ”
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Outside of the bad attitude from the wait people the food was only average much too spicy to be considered Japanese cuisine. ”
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The wait staff was fast, friendly and right on time. ”
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The service was actually good and the food was decent, but for the price there are several other restaurants that have much better food quality. ”
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We overheard him saying that not many people order sashimi, and recommending california rolls. ”
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the food is amazing and so is the decor and the service. ”
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Starting with the club-like security guard to the snooty hostesses, the loud noise, (not if you sit outside) quirksome waiters, the slow valet, the overall experience is one BIG hassle. ”
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beautiful people, beautiful food ”
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overpriced, rude waiters, 45 min to get our food! ”
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No wonder people in entertainment are as rich as they are. ”
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Our server was very attentive and friendly. ”
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the hostess was nice, didn't wait for seating, and the server was wonderful. ”
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Terrible service. ”
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I'd much rather go to a place where food quality/flavor are the priorities and not who's coming in to dinner that night or how cool people try to be in this city. ”
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Request the back patio for great people watching. ”
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We were happy with the ambiance and hostess/waiters were polite and friendly. ”
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The waiter was excellent. ”
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Service by our Ricky Martin look-alike waiter was excellent (only the hostesses were a bit curt). ”
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Ok there are some attitude filled places in LA, but this place wasn't even that great for how cool the staff thought they were. ”
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Food and Service very good and good people spotting too. ”
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looked around at all the beautiful people, as well as the decor -- lots of texture (wood, stone, etc.) and great lighting (dim where it should be dim). ”
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I've been to KOI a couple of times and I admit I enjoy the crowds of beautiful people and the trendy scene, but there are several downsides that mar the experience - including, but not limited to, the following (i) THE LONG WAIT - even with reservations ”
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The hottest spot in town is Koi, the food is truly amazing, and the wait staff/hot actress thing is always pleasant. ”
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Horrible service and the food is NOT the great! ”
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Great sushi, Great ambiance, Great service! ”
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It's good for people watching but just DO NOT order the creme brulee. ”
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All the staff is super nice from the valet to the beautiful waiters. ”
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The service was fast and super friendly. ”
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We experienced excellent service. ”
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Our waitress was a flake and quite rude as well. ”
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Our server was amazing as well, she recommended all the best dishes that even my mom loved the food! ”
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The place looked great, we were seated right away, and the hostess was very nice. ”
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The food was amazing, the staff was very nice. ”
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If you are taking a girl or a group of people to impress by paying for an expensive meal then this is the place for you. ”
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the waiters were rude, and it took them 30 min ”
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The servers and hostess were friendly enough - they held our table even though we were over 30 minutes late - but you could tell that they didn't really want to be there. ”
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The sushi was the best I've ever tasted, very friendly hostess and servers, stylish yet cozy atmosphere and great place to see celebs. ”
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The ambience is great, but the service can be lacking at times. ”
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While the atmosphere and food are excellent, I was disgruntled with the high prices and business practices of the staff. ”
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their sushi is ok, but the service was horrible. ”
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The service is wonderful and easily the best sushi I've ever had and I have it a lot! ”
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The waiter was ok, nothing great but acceptable. ”
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Self-important, snobbish waitresses, over-hyped and the food is mediocre ”
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the service is good although it can be difficult to get a reservation, but well worth it. ”
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This is the best place in LA to bring people that are visiting--especially first timers. ”
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The food was great, the drinks are strong, and the service was impeccable. ”
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Great sushi, rude service ”
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talked to the hostess "Nicole" she gave the worst tone/attitude, like she didn't want to be there. ”
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It was a wonderful expericence sitting at the sushi bar and people watching. ”
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This is not meant for people who enjoy good sushi. ”
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This is still a cool place to take visitors or if you want a trendy night on the town, but if you are looking for good food and service, this is not the place. ”
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First time: we asked for a bottle of sake the waitress recommended. ”
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thought the first time I went to Koi the tactics of our server who rapidly suggested items from the menu even before anyone had the opportunity to view the menu was "interesting ”
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Once seated, the waitress, however, was friendly and prompt and the service was impeccable. ”
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This place takes the cake in terms of arrogance, self centered idiots as workers, very rude receptionists, very poor servers. ”
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service was excellent. ”
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didn't think the sushi was that fresh and the portions were tiny; for six people, we spent close to $500 on food alone (not counting the alcohol!) ”
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The waiters are real nice. ”
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The weekend crowd can get a bit annoying and the service lacks when it is super packed. ”
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So-so service, so-so food, really big social scene. ”
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While the food was decent, not spectacular, the service was horrible. ”
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Summary: Sublime food, enhanced by a gorgeous setting, attentive staff, and great soundtrack. ”
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The filet mignon is also a great dish if you are the type of people that must have red meat in a meal. ”
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All of my friends have stopped going to as their bad service experiences are getting worse. ”
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Food is amazing and it is always good people watching. ”
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Good sushi, very nice staff ”
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Bad service does not make the good food worth it. ”
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Our server, Paul, was professional and informative when assisting us with our menu selections, then attentive without being intrusive as we dined. ”
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The food and drinks are OUTSTANDING, and the service is attentive. ”
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Within a month - the prices doubled, the food wasn't as good, and the service was horrible. ”
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The service was phenomenal, bus boys were quick at cleaning up plates, the waiter knows what he is doing and he offers great recommendations. ”
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The atmosphere and ambiance was nice, our server was super cool and the food was good. ”
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Our waiter recommended some good dishes and when advising us about the sake, did not just go to the most expensive selection. ”
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The service has always been great and everyone that I have ever eaten there with has had a great experience. ”
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The first thing that struck me was the great ambience of the place, the second was the reasonable prices, the third - the excellent service, and the forth - the fabulous food of course. ”
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Great service. ”
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Authoritative hostesses, mostly proficient wait staff, overzealous bussers, celebrities and posers hanging out, overpriced food, lots of beautiful people, and beautiful ambiance. ”
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The service was great, and the flourless chocolate molten cake for dessert is a must! ”
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The waiter claimed everything on the menu (which is really small) was great. ”
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Our server could have been more attentive, but he wasn't all that bad. ”
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51.27999782562256% positive |
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Quantities of each dish were nice (no skimpy bite-size doll food here), and prices were quite reasonable for the quality. ”
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The sushi is delicious, and for LA really not especially expensive, especially when compared to some places like Heat in Chicago. ”
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Within a month - the prices doubled, the food wasn't as good, and the service was horrible. ”
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It was a nice experience, but not worth repeating. ”
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... overall great food, however a bit on the pricey side. ”
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I've lived in LA my whole life and as person who dines out 3X a week, this place is horrible and not worth the time! ”
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When I ordered a glass of port from a menu that offers three different kinds of port to choose from, our waiter informed me that they were "out" of port glasses and brought the expensive glass of port in a red wine glass without apology. ”
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the service is good although it can be difficult to get a reservation, but well worth it. ”
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you're paying top dollar for the food, but that's definitley all your big bucks cover. ”
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Little pricey but would definitely return ”
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The portions are really small, and the fish does not taste fresh. ”
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I've never had a boring time here as something interesting always seems to happen so I justify the overpriced menu to being like a cover charge at an exclusive club. ”
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Sushi was delicious even though they are expensive. ”
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Its' expensive, but well worth it. ”
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Our waiter recommended some good dishes and when advising us about the sake, did not just go to the most expensive selection. ”
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Although the food is pricey for what it is, I still enjoyed my meal here. ”
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Bad service does not make the good food worth it. ”
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The sushi is expensive, which is ok when it is good, but this was not. ”
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while the meal was expensive ($250 for two), it was definitely worth it and when in LA again, i will certainly go back. ”
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overpriced, rude waiters, 45 min to get our food! ”
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would agree with some other reviews that the sushi price is overpriced, but I don't think Koi is MEANT to be a place to eat sushi. ”
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Pretty pricey but hey what isnt in LA. ”
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Authoritative hostesses, mostly proficient wait staff, overzealous bussers, celebrities and posers hanging out, overpriced food, lots of beautiful people, and beautiful ambiance. ”
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The service was actually good and the food was decent, but for the price there are several other restaurants that have much better food quality. ”
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The first thing that struck me was the great ambience of the place, the second was the reasonable prices, the third - the excellent service, and the forth - the fabulous food of course. ”
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good food, very expensive! ”
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Yes the food is good but not worth the price. ”
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However, in terms of price - food was expensive for what you got & overall crowd was quite pretentious. ”
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After eating the mediocre sushi that tasted like it should have cost half the price, we asked for the bill. ”
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didn't think the sushi was that fresh and the portions were tiny; for six people, we spent close to $500 on food alone (not counting the alcohol!) ”
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While the atmosphere and food are excellent, I was disgruntled with the high prices and business practices of the staff. ”
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If you are taking a girl or a group of people to impress by paying for an expensive meal then this is the place for you. ”
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The place is pricey for what you get and felt I was being swindled. ”
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Good food but pricey ”
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My friend was about 3 bites into her mushroom salad appetizer and I kid you not, shattered a large piece of F**KING GLASS, about 2" wide I'd say based on all the small pieces that came out of her mouth, along with 3 or 4 linen napkins worth of BL**D. It w ”
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The food was great -- I enjoy smaller portions with intense flavors. ”
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Ingredients used are not what you'd expect at those prices, but the food is definitely tasty with room for improvement. ”
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I'm not a cheap type of person and willing to pay a little extra for great foods. ”
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The food is expensive, but it's totally worth it. ”
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60.0% positive |
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Starting with the club-like security guard to the snooty hostesses, the loud noise, (not if you sit outside) quirksome waiters, the slow valet, the overall experience is one BIG hassle. ”
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Service was slow however, and the valet even slower. ”
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We made 7pm rez thinking it was too early but it filled up FAST; so skipped the long line and big wait. ”
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The service was phenomenal, bus boys were quick at cleaning up plates, the waiter knows what he is doing and he offers great recommendations. ”
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The servers and hostess were friendly enough - they held our table even though we were over 30 minutes late - but you could tell that they didn't really want to be there. ”
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