It's better than the worst reviews here say. I too came on dollar sushi day so obviously the price was just right. The waitstaff was a little harried but it was extremely busy, but they really tried very hard to be attentive. Brian, our server was racing back and forth and came by often to check but when I did need something it was a little hard to get him. He did get back with me as soon as he could with any request I had and was quick with the refills of their Jasmine/Green tea. I got a couple pieces of their $ sushi. The waygu beef was really good, and it was cooked all right-not over done-the right shade of pink. The dynamite roll was also really tasty-really savory and I was surprised that they didn't skimp on the fish. I also got the Hwe Dop Bop which our server didn't know what it was until I pointed it out on the menu. Hwe Dop Bop, by the way is like bibimbap but with sashimi, like the Korean version of chirashi. It didn't come with the 'spicy, red sauce' that it was supposed to come with and I brought this up and he said it already comes with but he could bring me more-that was a little weird that he didn't even look at my dish. However, he did bring me more without asking when I used up what he gave me. Not a bad place, I would probably show up here again if I'm in the CU area, but probably not for $1 sushi-too busy. read more

I've only ever had sushi at Kofusion, so that's what I'll base my review. As such, I've definitely had better sushi elswhere, but I think this place does have the best sushi in the area. As compared with others, Kofusion has a decent medium-sized selection of rolls. In addition, one dollar sushi definitely is enticing and worth your money. But if you don't go during one dollar sushi hours, it gets a bit pricey, as it should. I do believe that Kofusion's ambiance is interesting. It's a darker place, with glimmers of neon lights, kind of like a classy club. read more

Kofusion is an interesting name for a restaurant, and they have, I was told, the best sushi in the Champaign/Urbana area. But when you've had sushi in diverse places, you really only know what's bad. Thankfully, this wasn't. I had the Trio roll and it was very good. My date had the fried soft shell crab roll and the portion was huge. Typically I don't eat crab, but I helped her finish what was left and it wasn't too bad, and she said it was excellent. We shared Edamame too...I mean, who could mess up Edamame? Good stuff. We topped it off with a nice Italian (I think) Pinot for her, and I had a Bartenura Moscato. Again, goodness! Kofusion is the best in the area they say. I can see why they say. read more

Owner is very racist I have reserved a table private table for my birthday and she calls me 2 days later to tell me that it's not available and I asked her why would they reserve the private room if it wasn't available and she proceeded to tell me that because the host is took the reservation and they're not supposed to take reservations and I told her how am I supposed to know that the house is not supposed to take reservations and she got mad because I was asking too many questions so she hung up on me I called back ask him the same question she hung up again yelling trying to say that I was yelling but she was really yelling and so I went up there and she pretty much told me to get out for asking questions mind you not yelling very calm just want to know what the hell is going on so now I have to find a whole another reservation for my birthday because she and her staff were unprofessional read more

It was interesting going to this location and seeing how different it is from the fast casual Urbana location. It was much more upscale with the uplighting, the darker atmosphere and the fish tank. The sushi was pretty good, the quality was pretty much identical to the Urbana location which is what I anticipated. Overall a pleasant experience! read more

Ko Fusion - Top is the shirt coconut mango roll, the bottom is the Philadelphia roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Outstanding as always. Our waiter, Patrick, was polite and attentive. Always answered with "You're welcome", not "no problem ". We had 2 of the samplers and the pot stickers. The wait time was very short. Overall a great lunch, which is what I've come to expect from Kofusion! read more

Kofusion is one of those places that you have to try when in Champaign! The sushi is so good, the service is amazing, and there are a lot of options! I gave it one less star though because the sushi sizes are really small. It's actually crazy how much you pay thinking it will be less rice and more fish/other ingredients but it's not the case. I feel a little hopped on that, but the quality is really good. They just need to work on the value they bring to the table. read more

Ko Fusion - Outside dining area - Asian Fusion Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Pepsi products, but no Mountain Dew on the menu-odd, but OK. My wife ordered the Edamame for an appetizer. I only ate one and she only ate two out of the entire bowl. They were horribly overcooked. She ordered sushi, which drove her into the bathroom vomiting after three pieces. I ordered the chicken stir fry-spicy. This was the worst stir fry I have ever attempted to eat, and I say that because I barely ate a quarter of it before leaving it to the trash bin. It basically swam in chili oil. I love extremely hot food, but they did not make it hot, simply soggy. In addition, our service was slow and the server was uncooperative. Our drinking glasses remained empty for most of the meal. At the price that we paid, and the praise this place has recieved, I expected so much more. You could not pay me to eat at this establishment again. read more

Wonderful service when calling restaurant directly, and fantastic food. Our order started rough but ended very well. We ordered through GrubHub, and the order was never delivered by them. However, I called the restaurant directly, and they sent their own employee quickly. The food was incredible. The White Dragon roll was one of the best rolls I've ever had. The combination of mild shrimp, egg, mango, and avocado really hit me right. The miso soup was unique and delicious. If my palate was more refined, I could define the herbs in the miso, but I loved them. read more

Great food, great service. Our go to place in Champaign. Best sushi anywhere. They also have $1 rolls on Subdays. Friendly and clean too! read more

Fancy sushi. +1 star "Meh" service. Tipped 10% for lunch. -1 star Freezing inside in summer. -1 star TIP: If u r ordering tea pot, 1 pot is enough for 2 people. Bring a cardigan or jacket of some sort if u r afraid of coldness. Recommendation: Pan fried pork dumplings - think they taste better than their sushi. read more

Ko Fusion - Sushi on fire is pretty interesting. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Shit smacked. Very cute indoor and outdoor. Love the vibe and the sushi that can come out on fire. Ifykyk. It's super cool! Friendly staff.

Delicious! I went with a group from work and pretty sure we ordered everything off the menu. All was great but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the coconut mango or Phoenix rolls. Great service - I'll be back! read more

Ko Fusion - Asian Fusion Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

My absolute favorite place for fresh sushi in Champaign by far! (Don't forget the $1 sushi on Mon nights!) I've had the stir fry, scallops, tofu and lots of other dishes there too and all were pretty delicious and unique. It's a really good restaurant to go to for something different although I wouldn't recommend it to just anyone. I will say that it's really hard to not enjoy the atmosphere. The soothing neon lights, aquariums, and smooth lines of the sushi bar are pretty marvelous on the eyes. Not only that but the location is perfect because after you're done, there are tons of other bars to go to for an after-dinner drink or two. Overall, its totally worth it! read more

Ko Fusion - Asian Fusion Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

We went here to try it out and the only positive thing about this place was our server, she was kind and got us everything we needed. Reasons I will not be back here is 1. the food was nothing special and they mix spring lettuce into their seaweed salad which causes the seaweed to become so dry tasting. I asked for a side of sriracha and it wasn't sriracha it was either an off brand or diluted. I have worked at sushi restaurants for 10 years and have also been a sushi chef and I know when a restaurant cuts corners to save money on their food. There is nothing wrong with that but I noticed it and it made the food taste bad and the experience horrible. 2. the hostess made me put a mask on to walk 10ft to our table, to just then take it off is the most stupid thing ever. apparently you are safe from Covid once we sit down. read more

Classy. Sushi. Need more be written? Sundays and Mondays are the days to be here for $1 sushi night! Beautiful ambience and food is fresh and well platted. They have lovely outdoor seating and can accommodate large parties. **host stand is not the most attentive and watch out for the heavy beads on the way to the loo** read more

Ko Fusion - Wasabi folks? - Asian Fusion Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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I really loved the sushi and the place is very clean. Service was a little slow. Had to ask for a drink a couple times because they give you a really small glass. The sashimi smoked salmon was delicious as well. All in all great place to eat. read more

I went for rolls, had the coconut and Mango roll, and spider roll. Coconut roll was great, Spider roll not quite as crunchy as I like. Miso soup was very good, although not a Japanese standard version, it was some variation of that. Hot Sake cheap and good. Waiter was great, although he kept kissing up to the couple at the next table. Kind of annoying I don't order sushi here, but I do always like the rolls. read more

I made a reservation a month in advance for Valentine's Day. I called twice the week of Valentine's Day to make sure we had the reservation. At 6pm, we pulled up and the restaurant was PACKED - NO COVID-19 safety AT ALL. No one could get a seat, so we left. People had been waiting to pick up for an hour. Since we made a reservation there, we couldn't eat anywhere else. It really ruined our plans and it sucked. Really bad planning, which sucks because the food is usually good. read more

I went to Champaign Day back in June 2015, and stopped at tast of Champaign. I had there Big Roll and I was hooked. Now each visit I make sure to Champaign, this is the place I go. Went back in 2016,2018 same great food! read more

This place is Really Good! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend

Food was excellent as along with the staff, so efficient and informational. Thank you! read more

Great service. Nice inside and large patio. Had the stir fry noodles, husband had the bulgogi and teens had the rolls. Everyone happy. Tried the tempura cheese curd out of curiosity...definitely a "fusion" dish and it was great..,who knew? read more

This place has grown dear to me since I developed so many severe allergies this year. I can't have the sushi anymore so I won't comment on that but I will say this: 1. Thank you for making my Hwe Du Bop something catered just to me (regular rice, no sauce, no seasoning, no tamago and crab stick, add jalapeño, mix with sesame oil). Seriously. Thank you. 2. You have Chopin vodka which I can drink and is my beverage of choice. What needs to be improved? Stay open later. We would stay longer and order more drinks. For real. read more

Extra star bc it was graduation weekend. Sushi was average, family loved the bowls but was told by a regular that prices were hiked for the weekend. Service was questionable: the hostess disappeared/reappeared. Waiter seemed very inexperienced: appetizers were served with sushi and the restaurant was unprepared--had to wait for dishes and silverware to finish their dishwasher cycle. It's average. Lower your expectations and you'll be ok with an underwhelming experience. read more

I had tummy problems shortly after eating here which is never a good sign. The biggest issue is that I paid $80 for my son and I to have lunch. We each had two rolls and water. I sad miso soup. That would have cost $40 in Chicago. I just took a client to a sushi lunch in Dallas and that was $35. So, there definitely will not be a return trip to this place. read more

A few years ago, a place like KoFusion was a big deal in Champaign Urbana. It was a popular thing to have a high-end Asian Fusion restaurant that sold Sushi and other different things. Several years ago, the food was actually decent. This place has not stood the test of time. Let's start with how there really are better places to have similar food at both a higher and lower price point. Sushi Kame, Sakanaya and Miga are all absolutely phenomenal places to have Sushi, and Sushikame and Sakanaya are far less pretentious than KoFusion. Even their entrees are better. They claim that things are fresh when they're not (imitation crab? really?) and things are cold when they're supposed to be served hot. Portions are comical for the amount of money that you pay, even with this being an expensive restaurant. The worst part is the owner. The owner of KoFusion is, frankly, not a good person. She is often very dismissive of her customers, is extremely rude, and also has properties around town that she would vastly prefer that only Asian or White prospective tenants bother to apply to. She has been known to treat her employees horrifically, even though the best part of Kofusion is how sweet many of her employees are. Again, Miga is a similar idea with better fare and is just as pricey. Sakanaya is also cheaper, and while it is often difficult to get in, is owned by the same ownership as Miga and has better food. Sushikame is cheaper and close and also has excellent sushi and sticks to a very Japanese menu. read more

Dont get fooled by the reviews. THEY ARE FAKE.. Over priced place with very limited options in the menu. Very rude servers and pretentiously small portions. Order a sashimi plate. It was a large plate with the smallest portion of sashimi ever seen. I think the sushi shelf doesn't know anything about sushi. The sashimi plate came with no Wasabi. read more

When friends ask me to describe this restaurant, I jokingly say, "It's the kind of place where people eat their sushi with a fork and knife." To Kofusion's credit, it's the only venue in this rural Midwest town that attempts the urban dance-club sushi experience. Against that backdrop, it really is filling a unique niche. East Coast + West Coast elitist diners will likely be unimpressed (if you're ensnared here for years due to work or school, the nostalgia/desperation for big city experiences might change your mind). Arguably, if you're eating at an Asian fusion restaurant, you should have no expectations of "authenticity" in regards to the food. The drink selection features fruity cocktails with sexy, "exotic" names and $9+ price tags. Many items on the menu are outright American cuisine lacking even a hint of "fusing" with Asian elements. In that respect, this place is ideal for groups made up of both adventurous diners and those who fear "fish breath." The biggest draw for Kofusion are the Sunday and Monday $1 sushi specials. Folks with raw food aversions need not worry. All of the $1 sushi options are variations of deep-fried meats, cream cheese filling, and mayonnaise/sugary sauces. There's such a demand on these nights that the preparation definitely cuts corners--but if you're filling up on these bite-sized heart-attacks, you're likely channeling your inner fat kid and won't mind the rushed presentation. For people who love Japanese cuisine for its delicate, clean flavors, the sushi bar also serves more "traditional" fare, though I've sometimes received pieces of sashimi sliced rather clumsily. My advice: the $1 price tag for the Sunday/Monday specials requires such little investment that it's worth a shot for new diners. It might even be the best opportunity for initiating people who are normally turned off by the idea of sushi. read more

Kofusion is definitely a good spot for a "nicer" dinner in Champaign. I'd been here a long time ago (like a year and a half ago) right after the place opened, and it was kind of dead and empty. But I went again a couple of nights ago, and the place was fairly crowded and happening. I was by myself so I sat at the bar, where the bartender took very good care of me. First a few words about the place: it's fairly large, with two different seating areas separated by the bar area, and they obviously spent the bucks on the decor. It's fairly modern, with a black and dark blue color scheme, a (fairly) beautiful bar, etc... You somehow can't help thinking that maybe they tried a little too hard to look sophisticated, but nonetheless it makes for a fairly good ambiance. The food is a mix of Asian (mostly Japanese) and new American. I'm usually weary of fusion... but it wasn't bad at all. The first time I was here, I ordered the chirashi, which wasn't the best I've had in my life but was surprisingly decent considering the location (as far from any ocean as you can be in the country...). This time, I started with a seaweed salad (tasty), followed by the whole trout, which came with sauteed mushrooms and spinach... The trout was pretty good, and the veggies delicious. I finished with the black sesame ice-cream: for $4, I expected a tiny little scoop, but I was served a heaping bowl of ice-cream with a strawberry and a wafer... just great. Not to forget their drinks: they have a pretty large selection of wine and sake, as well as a full bar. I had one of their specialty cocktails (the ko-tini: sake, absolut, and peach schnapps in a martini glass... pretty good), and another mixed drink. I was especially shocked to see how inexpensive they were, being used to NY prices. Based on the food only, I would have given this place 3-1/2 to 4 stars, but the service was top notch. The bartender was extremely friendly and efficient, and treated me very well... I'll probably be back. read more

Well, where to start? The owner of this place is rude to guests and employees. She wanders around forever, blankly looking at the ceiling (or so it seems). I hate to be so harsh, but I applied for a job there. The woman asked me 2-4 questions and decided to hire me. Then, the owner came in the next morning and decided it wasn't going to work out. They wasted four hours of my time and showed me how not local and not fresh the food is. Really, they aren't unlike many other restaurants now a days. With so many people to feed and pressure to make money, there isn't much choice. I was excited to go to a "hip" place and work with sushi, something I'd never done before. But the other employees were hipster-ish and snobby. I go back there because the sushi is enjoyable and my boyfriend likes it. Last time we went (6-6-10) it took us almost 30 minutes just to get our check, because the owner didn't schedule enough people. I'm a waitress; I understand this issue. Naturally, we still tipped our waitress. However, when people come into town, there are many many restaurants I would recommend before KoFusion. read more

I've lived in Champaign my whole life, and I'd never eaten at K.O. Fusion before today. I'd heard a few people rave about the dollar sushi but most people say it's "meh". My friend invited me today to meet her for sushi at K.O. and I was looking forward to it. We got there at 11:15, and the server was really nice and very attentive. That's about all I can give this place. I ordered a chicken Bento box that was $15 - I cringed when I saw the price, but the server reassured me that it was "a LOT" of food. The box came, and it had chicken stir fry that was pretty plain. Then it had 4 little pieces of California roll that were OK. There was a lump of rice that was undercooked. There were a few pieces of lettuce with an overpowering ginger sauce on it. I'm a very hungry person and I'm the least picky eater I know, and I didn't finish the Bento box. It's not because I wasn't hungry - it's because I couldn't. But what's more, there was certainly NOT $15 worth of food on that plate -- it wasn't "a LOT" of food. I ordered veggie dumplings for my daughter, who seemed to liked them. I thought they were pretty good, but they were lukewarm (the server made a big deal about how hot they were - and they were definitely not). The bill came and it was almost $25. For $25, I better have eaten the very best lunch of my life!! And I would've been more satisfied with a $5 footlong, sadly. This place is ridiculous. They have some nerve to charge so much money for food that's not even up to par with cheap fast food. The other restaurants downtown, for the most part, are pretty good. They're still overrated, but better than K.O.! I won't be back. read more

I went to Kofusion on Monday, April 23rd, just before 6 and met my friend and her two sons for dollar sushi night. If my friend and her boys weren't already there, I would have turned around and left. I got a really bad first impression. It was busy (but nobody else was at the hostess station) and the hostess asked me if she could help me. I said that I was looking for my friend and her two young sons. She got really snotty, rolled her eyes and said, "Well, you're just going to have to look for them yourself." Maybe she was just having a bad day. Who knows. I walked around and still didn't see them when another hostess came up and asked if SHE could help me. I told her who I was looking for and she goes, "Oh! I know right where they are, come with me." She was cheerful and really helpful. It made up for the other super, rude hostess. We had the best waiter I have ever had in this town. No kidding. I saved my receipt so I could remember his name. It was Luke H. He was super attentive, extremely polite, friendly, and really sweet to my friend's kids. Our drinks never went empty and he checked in on us plenty without being annoying or hovering. Being dollar sushi night, I expected a longer wait for our food but our rolls were out quickly. They were all really good, too. The edamame and dumplings were great, also. Super big thanks to Luke H. and the NICE hostess. Hope the other one's attitude improves. read more

Had dinner with my favorite lady, my sister, around 8pm on a colder Saturday night. No reservation required which I wasn't expecting. We were immediately seated by their fishtank which sounds awful but they have cute little booths for two people that I prefer to tables. It took a waiter a while to come around but she was courteous and checked in with us just enough. They have a small menu outside of sushi so I ordered bul go kee. It's was okay, the sides were spicier than I expected. Overall it was a pleasant night out but I wasn't blown away. Never had average service and food be so spot on. read more

Ko Fusion - Bul go kee ($18) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Arrogant, unnattentive waiters, poor service, unfortunately the best sushi in town. Over the past month I've eaten $40+ meal THREE separate times during dollar sushi and received poor/horrible service. Each time, the waiter either forgot about us or didn't realize we were there, OR forgot to give us basic things like chopsticks, ginger, etc, and we waited another 5-10 minutes before my fiance went to the front to ask for some. After the third afternoon this happened, I brought it to the attention of a waiter who discussed it was dollar sushi so i can expect bad service. I then brought it up to the hostess when paying for my meal, telling him we come during the lunch hour to avoid poor service like what we experienced. He stated that I shouldn't come on dollar sushi night if I expect good service. Why would I come on another night to take a chance on poor service and PAY MORE?!?! read more

Kofusion tries a bit too hard to be hip and edgy. As I am from Los Angeles, where pretentious restaurants are about as ubiquitous as corn is here, it takes more than mood lighting, pseudo-orientalist hipness, and cheap sushi specials to impress. That said, Kofusion's not *that* bad. It's decent, for what you get. The sushi is adequate, the drinks are on point, and the servers are friendly. Not a bad way to spend a Friday night with friends. Just don't think you're a) being "authentic" or (b) truly hip and classy. Just enjoy for what it is, a decent midrange sushi place in the midst of Chambana. read more

In my view, in the US there are generally three types of Sushi places. The very small, packed place that has the run of the mill sushi, the convert belt sushi, or the fancy schmancy type with renamed sushi rolls and a few not so common. In my view Kofusion is, at least this location is the fancy schmancy type and the prices to go with it. Nonetheless they have some unique rolls and have more than just sushi. So if you have friends who are adverse to raw seafood, they'll be able to find items such as hibachi chicken or beef, along with rice or noodle dishes. The service was, just okay. For as few people there were at the time we visited, I felt the service could have been far better. My suspicion is the kid was nursing a hangover, but he was friendly and he did get our order right. As with most sushi places, when the two platters of sushi rolls came to the table they presented well and certainly there was pride in the work. The rolls were nice and tight and didn't fall apart from plate to mouth. The fish, especially the salmon was very fresh and I liked the special sauce used on the spicy tuna. I would certainly come back here again, although if you've not been to the Mongolian place just up the road, I would suggest giving that a try too. Both places are excellent. One other point. If you happen to be over by the collage, there is a small Kofusion place by the Music hall. I've not been there myself, but just thought I'd mention it so you didn't trek through congested roads. read more

Super pretentious, not particularly good service, with food that isn't really that great. There's typically very little reason for me to consider going to Kofusion, though I have to admit the interior looks really nice! read more

Kofusion has always been a solid option in downtown Champaign for years. If not the best sushi I have had, but given that is Uchi in Houston or Austin so that is not completely fair, it is still serviceable. The atmosphere is great and modern looking without being stuffy or overly chic for no reason. The patio area is one of the best downtown. The spot is always packed, even on a Monday during the summer when all the U of I students are gone. So service is a little swamped, but they will check on you when they get a chance and kitchen times are usually spot on. A handful of micros on tap. Various offerings from Oskar Blues, Dogfish Head, and Bells. Sushi can be anywhere from very good to meh. There has been enough inconsistency for me to not give this a full four star. Sometimes they just over do it, and other times it might not be the freshest. My latest visit on Monday I had the Unagi roll, which is fresh water eel. Very good, if not exceptional. This was done in a very tasteful way and not over done, like some other rolls can be. They just always fall short of exceptional to me. Even so, that won't stop me from making other visits in the future. They are a downtown staple, and try hard. Certainly a good spot that sometimes falls a little short. read more

I go to used to go to Ko 2 to 3 times a month for the dollar sushi nights (Sunday AND Monday). Dollar sushi nights used to feature around 10 rolls at discounted prices, each week a few of the rolls on the dollar menu would differ from the ones offered the week before. The service was HORRIBLE, but the sushi made up for it and at $1 a piece you are paying around 70% of normal price (and since they are so overpriced at Ko to begin with this meant you were paying what you would pay anywhere else). Lately I've stopped going to Ko for several reasons. The dollar sushi menu no longer changes. It is nearly CONSTANT from week to week. Sure it's a super discount so you can't complain too much. However, sometimes some of the sushi you order comes to the table reeking of fish. The pieces are $1 because clearly the fish is old. And finally the service is utterly horrible on Sunday/Monday nights. Sure they are busy, but the wait staff simply suck. To sum it up you can get sushi that is just as good and just as cheap at several other places in Champaign/Urbana. Branch out a bit, trendy neon lights that change color don't mean the food is good. read more