Koyo Sushi presents an authentic Japanese culinary experience, specializing in meticulously prepared sushi and sashimi crafted from the freshest, high-quality ingredients. Diners can explore a diverse menu featuring classic nigiri and maki rolls alongside innovative signature creations designed to delight the senses. The establishment offers a sophisticated yet approachable setting, perfect for both intimate gatherings and casual meals. Beyond its signature sushi, Koyo Sushi also showcases a selection of expertly grilled dishes and flavorful noodle bowls, providing a comprehensive taste of Japanese cuisine. Each plate is a testament to the artistry and dedication involved in traditional Japanese cooking, ensuring a memorable dining occasion.
Koyo Sushi is frequently praised for its fresh, high-quality sushi and generous portions, with many patrons highlighting the excellent service provided by the attentive and friendly staff. The restaurant features a popular all-you-can-eat format that includes a convenient self-serve buffet area for soups, appetizers, and desserts alongside a tablet-based ordering system. While the vast majority of guests enjoy the diverse menu and value for money, some visitors have noted inconsistencies in food quality, occasional slow service during peak times, and concerns regarding the restaurant's atmosphere or temperature. Despite mixed reviews on the buffet's variety and the noise level, the general consensus describes a welcoming dining destination that is highly recommended for families and friends seeking a satisfying meal.
We were extremely disappointed with the food & service quality tonight. We visited this restaurant for the first time in October, & everything was much better then. We returned tonight for a second visit-& will never come back again.
1) Food:
Everything was either too sweet or too salty.
- All of the sushi sauces were overly sweet, which made the taste overwhelming & unpleasant.
- The noodles were hard & far too sweet for a noodle dish.
- The grilled meat & skewers were also excessively sweet. I felt like I had eaten dessert for the entire meal instead of real food.
- The fried shrimp were acceptable the first time, but the second time they added a thick white sauce that looked unappetizing, as if it had been accidentally dropped on the dish.
- The fried food tasted old & unpleasant. We ordered two pieces of fried chicken but could only finish one; the other was left untouched, as shown in the photo.
- The bucket of green tea ice cream was almost empty, but no one refilled it. Additionally, the small metal bucket for ice cream spoons contained old, stagnant water; there was no running water to refresh it, making the water look very unappealing.
We drank a lot of water because everything was overwhelmingly sweet & salty in a bad way. As a result, we couldn't eat much of the food.
2) Orders:
We did not receive everything we ordered & had to re-order several items twice.
3) Service:
The staff were friendly but not professional. We chose a table, & a waitress checked her iPad to confirm it was not reserved, then seated us there. After we had been eating for about five minutes, a manager (I assume) asked us to move because the table was actually reserved. This was clearly their mistake, yet no one helped us move to another table.
After being seated at the new table, we were unable to place orders on the iPad after about 20 minutes. We asked one waiter to check it; he said he would ask someone else, but no one came for over 10 minutes. We then asked a second waiter, who finally reset the iPad for us.
When I left the table to get dessert & returned, the table was still covered with dirty plates. No one had cleared it. I had to move everything to the left side of the table (as shown in the photo) because I sat on the right side of the table just to enjoy my dessert.
When we sat down, the restaurant had only a few occupied tables, & it was still only half full when we left, yet the service was slow!
4) Price:
The total was $101 for two people after tax, before tip, which is completely unreasonable given the poor food & service quality.
The food was very bland & too salty. The sushi didn't taste fresh, & the rice inside felt old, not newly made. The service was very good - they brought whatever we asked for right away. But unfortunately, we paid $98 for nothing. Every time we ordered something, it came out worse than the one before.
If I could, I wouldn't even give them one star because the food was really, really bad.
Dec 7, 2025
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I visited this restaurant for the sushi (I didn't try the Chinese buffet), & overall the experience was okay. The atmosphere is really nice & the staff ,especially one waiter was very kind & attentive, which I really appreciated.
That said, the sushi itself could definitely be improved. I ordered mostly nigiris, makis, & salt & pepper shrimps , & while the quality wasn't bad, it wasn't the freshest either. I've had better elsewhere, so I hope the restaurant can step up the freshness & overall quality of the sushi in the future.
Still, the service & ambiance make it a pleasant place to visit
Ma première fois a cette endroit & jai bien adoré la nourriture etait délicieuse nous avons été bien servis par Carl avec un gros ❤?☺?😁 attentif a nos demande rapide & efficace rien a se plaindre je vous conseil fortement cette endroit
Beaucoup de petites mouches à fruits qui volent un peu partout, plus lumineix qu'un bureau de dentiste & même poste de radio. De plus, les serveurs lancent les assiettes sales dans les bacs ce qui fait énormément de bruits. & que dire du service qui prend une éternité! Y'a aussi la serveuse qui sert aux tables la bouche tellement pleine qu'elle a des joues d'hamster!
J'ai fait une commande par Uber , de un le service a été extrêmement rapide , de plus comment ils ont placé la nourriture dans leur plat était vraiment bien fait … j'ai jamais mangé des aussi bons sushis de ma vie ! Surtout que la nourriture est vraiment délicieuse & à une température parfaite ! Je ne regrette pas du tout ma commande c'est tellement bon! Merci à vous pour cet excellent repas! 🤗
