Ordered the Phoenix and the Vegetable Maki off the happy hour menu. The Itamae (sushi master) was very sweet & working really hard. She made the experience way better.Ambiance was great, too. Great music and cozy vibe.Vegetarian options: Vegetable maki had great flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Richmond
Service and atmosphere were fine. Sushi tasted like the fish went bad and turned us off sushi for almost a year because it was so bad. Would not recommend eating here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
philip m.
Food excellent but misleading ad for restaurant month. Ad said One dumpling per table with entree but waitress said offer only good with takeout . Somewhat confusing 3 star due to misinformation
Brianna P.
We came for a special lion dance event and the place was packed full! It was a lot of fun. The food was so-so and the "special lunar new year" menu was just items off their regular menu with a different name. We tried a few different things and nothing was really spectacular, but it was quite expensive. I might go back again for a special event, but probably not for just a meal.
Paul Downs
Food is ok when you get what you actually ordered. Service is not attentive or knowledgeable. Put wrong food in front of people and told them it was something different, including gluten free. Staff clearly needs much better training. Or perhaps different staff. Was almost pushed out the door 20 min before closing. Less than impressed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Paul D.
Food is ok when you get what you actually ordered. Service is not attentive or knowledgeable. Put wrong food in front of people and told them it was something different, including gluten free. Staff clearly needs much better training. Or perhaps different staff. Was almost pushed out the door 20 min before closing. Less than impressed.
Fabiola R.
I've eaten at Koi many times, usually getting the same type of food favs, such as the Phoenix Maki, edamame, spicy chicken wings, fried rice. Not sure if the cooks have changed recently, but the only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because the Phoenix Maki was as good as always. The Lo Mein that I ordered though, -5/5 stars unfortunately. The noodles were sticky and dry, no oil or flavor whatsoever, the beef felt uncomfortably soft to the point that I started thinking it was undercooked. The whole thing was awful. I had to add salt, garlic powder, chili sauce, oil, just to make it edible. Super disappointed in this, Koi usually does not let down like this, but this will take me a while to recover from.
Bahar Wolfmeyer
I visited Koi on Sunday with a large group. They made us wait 45 minutes to give us a large table when it was completely empty. After that there were two people serving us who refused to let us pay as separate tables, even though we were 20 people, on two separate tables. The food was only average and they also forgot a few things in our order. The service was disorganized and slow, even though there was nobody there. I would not go back there especially with the big group.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
G B.
Upon leaving, I stopped in the men's restroom and saw two cooks leaving without washing their hands. I won't be returning just for that reason.
Taavish Sharma
Easily one of the best upscale restaurants in Evanston. Great food for the price, with great service to boot.
Went for happy hour. Service was ok. Limited street parking. Food didn't really impress. Out of everything we ordered the edamame was my favorite. Next time I might stay clear of the happy hour menu.
Bob C.
Great food along with a variety of delicious dishes. Spicy chicken choices. Good cocktails. The service was just ok. 3,5 stars Kung Pao Great
Anthony O
Excellent food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Starter
Wc Lin
Chinese food has a lot to be
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nithin Krishnamurthy
This restaurant has become fraudulent. I have ordered food from here two nights in a row, and they have cancelled my order both times, citing the fact they "didn't receive my order" even though they somehow got my contact information. Before I could clarify, they closed the restaurant and became unavailable to handle my situation with grace. I am fed up with this kind of behavior. It is truly a shame because I ordered a lot from here in the past and they were great. I really wonder what happened?
Ordered the Phoenix and the Vegetable Maki off the happy hour menu. The Itamae (sushi master) was very sweet & working really hard. She made the experience way better.Ambiance was great, too. Great music and cozy vibe.Vegetarian options: Vegetable maki had great flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service and atmosphere were fine. Sushi tasted like the fish went bad and turned us off sushi for almost a year because it was so bad. Would not recommend eating here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Food excellent but misleading ad for restaurant month. Ad said One dumpling per table with entree but waitress said offer only good with takeout . Somewhat confusing 3 star due to misinformation
We came for a special lion dance event and the place was packed full! It was a lot of fun. The food was so-so and the "special lunar new year" menu was just items off their regular menu with a different name. We tried a few different things and nothing was really spectacular, but it was quite expensive. I might go back again for a special event, but probably not for just a meal.
Food is ok when you get what you actually ordered. Service is not attentive or knowledgeable. Put wrong food in front of people and told them it was something different, including gluten free. Staff clearly needs much better training. Or perhaps different staff. Was almost pushed out the door 20 min before closing. Less than impressed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Food is ok when you get what you actually ordered. Service is not attentive or knowledgeable. Put wrong food in front of people and told them it was something different, including gluten free. Staff clearly needs much better training. Or perhaps different staff. Was almost pushed out the door 20 min before closing. Less than impressed.
I've eaten at Koi many times, usually getting the same type of food favs, such as the Phoenix Maki, edamame, spicy chicken wings, fried rice. Not sure if the cooks have changed recently, but the only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because the Phoenix Maki was as good as always. The Lo Mein that I ordered though, -5/5 stars unfortunately. The noodles were sticky and dry, no oil or flavor whatsoever, the beef felt uncomfortably soft to the point that I started thinking it was undercooked. The whole thing was awful. I had to add salt, garlic powder, chili sauce, oil, just to make it edible. Super disappointed in this, Koi usually does not let down like this, but this will take me a while to recover from.
I visited Koi on Sunday with a large group. They made us wait 45 minutes to give us a large table when it was completely empty. After that there were two people serving us who refused to let us pay as separate tables, even though we were 20 people, on two separate tables. The food was only average and they also forgot a few things in our order. The service was disorganized and slow, even though there was nobody there. I would not go back there especially with the big group.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Upon leaving, I stopped in the men's restroom and saw two cooks leaving without washing their hands. I won't be returning just for that reason.
Easily one of the best upscale restaurants in Evanston. Great food for the price, with great service to boot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Went for happy hour. Service was ok. Limited street parking. Food didn't really impress. Out of everything we ordered the edamame was my favorite. Next time I might stay clear of the happy hour menu.
Great food along with a variety of delicious dishes. Spicy chicken choices. Good cocktails. The service was just ok. 3,5 stars Kung Pao Great
Excellent food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Starter
Chinese food has a lot to be
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
This restaurant has become fraudulent. I have ordered food from here two nights in a row, and they have cancelled my order both times, citing the fact they "didn't receive my order" even though they somehow got my contact information. Before I could clarify, they closed the restaurant and became unavailable to handle my situation with grace. I am fed up with this kind of behavior. It is truly a shame because I ordered a lot from here in the past and they were great. I really wonder what happened?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1