Koi
(310) 659-9449
730 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood,
CA
90069
34.0845
-118.3764
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Melrose
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The Scene
Guarded by towering bamboo spikes, this sprawling La Cienega space houses four dining rooms, a patio with a glowing fireplace, a lounge and a bustling sushi bar. A chic Asian theme is accented by crimson hues, dark-wood beams and Buddha statues. Couples fill tables in candelit dining rooms, while decked-out singles sip sake and size up the action on the patio.
The Food
Sushi and traditional Japanese favorites are generally well executed, but it's the chef's signature menu that fuels this party scene. Like Japanese tapas, these tasty tidbits are small and easily shared. Lightly seared spicy tuna on quarter-size bed of crispy rice is a perfect bite-size treat. Other favorites include buttery black cod glazed with miso sauce, sweet broiled Alaskan king crab legs coated with garlic-butter sauce, and tuna sashimi boosted by jalapeno pepper. Sushi chefs keep it simple with fresh, generous cuts of salmon, yellowtail and mackerel.
User Reviews
liveinitup
June 26, 2009
I am a foodie and have eaten at many many LA restaurants, and I have to say, I am always impressed whenever I eat at Koi. The food is delicious, and I have always been treated really well. On my recent visit, I tried several of their new dishes and love them all. For example, Salmon Carpaccio with truffles (and I usually do not eat Salmon) and the Spicy Crunchy Yellowtail Tartare (literally melts in your mouth). Request the back patio for great people watching. I'll definitely be back soon!
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wordofmouthlives
June 20, 2009
Last night I went to KOI with 5 people. We sat out back, in the patio. Service was ok I guess for what it is. Restaurant was about 1/2 full (it was a Friday night at 8:15pm). 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 was real bad. The response to the situation was absolutely deplorable, as offensive as the incident itself. The manager, who could barely put together complete sentences (I suppose getting high when you're bored at work will do that to you), tried to fix things by bringing her a shot of tequila along with the rest of our food. Everyone was stunned. About 20 minutes go by, people finish "eating" in our group and along comes the bill. When we inquired as to why we were being charged and not escorted out on a flying carpet, we were literally yelled at. A friend was literally confronted on the way out by the 18-year old hostess who kept saying it wasn't the manager's fault and that it has only happened once in 12 years. Moral to the story, KOI should be avoided like the plague. 0 stars.
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BadBradO
June 01, 2009
The decor is super slick and asian inspired which is what I like...When I go I usually go for Omakase where the meal is determined by the chef and highlights the freshest in season ingredients...I also like to have a "ty-tini" which is a martini made from TY KU (a sake based liqueur) AND the mango mochi for dessert YUM!....the service is good although it can be difficult to get a reservation, but well worth it...probably the best sushi in town!
read full reviewThe Details on Koi
When to Drink:
Koi offers an extensive cold sake list. The wine is served in hollowed-out bamboo shoots with matching cups.
Know Before You Go:
Walk-ins are accepted, but without a reservation expect a long wait, even for the sushi bar.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Celeb Hangout, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Family Style Dining, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Bar Scene
