The sushi is great, but the portions are really small. Most are like a quarter, which may be fine for some people, I just feel like its not the first place I would order from if I really wanted sushi. read more

My family loves sushi and when we don't want to travel for it we go to Kio. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Be sure to let them know if you are gluten intolerant and they will take care to make sure you meal choices are prepared gluten free. read more

The food quality and staff are awesome! Easily one of my favourite places to go around here. It's also not tooooo pricy.

Japanese dishes . Good food and atmosphere . Wait staff seems to try to rush you out the door to get more customers seated. We like to take our time when we go out to eat. A little pricey. read more

Great atmosphere, food, and service. Highly recommend this hidden gem in a strip mall in Bourbonnais. Great selection of sushi rolls. Try the Kimchi soup! read more

Great food !!! New to town it's a great find !! I went around 3 o'clock wasn't to crowded.. Good service .. A lil push at first but as we asked question things got better offer suggestions based on our preferences .. And food was amazing read more

Koi Asian Bistro - Monster roll.. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

Supper from KOI this evening. What can I say. Called in and was able to get exactly what we wanted. They said 30 minutes and it was hot and ready in, yes you guessed it, 30 minutes. Their pickup system is one of the better ones we've experienced. Seamless. And the most important thing...the food was plentyful (looking forward to lunch leftovers) and it was, no surprise, fantastic. Thanks to all the folks at KOI for a job well done. read more

Worst teriyaki chicken I've ever had. Absolutely no flavor. The "sauce" was a watery soup like consistency that was as bland as cheap chicken stock. Any mall teriyaki is a 100 times better than this. What a disappointment. read more

I have always had great sushi at this joint. I like the variety and that they always have soy paper for me.

Vegan options are sparse in central Illinois so this spot was perfect for me. There were a number of options, but I got something along the lines of a tofu veggie stir fry with rice. The sauce wasn't my favorite, but I can't be picky. I would like to go back and try other dishes if I ever get the chance! read more

Went on Valentine's day and didn't have to wait long at all. Service was good and food came out fast and was delicious as always! The Rangoons & spicy girl roll are my favorite! Koi never disappoints read more

It's nice to see some interesting places coming to the Bradley-Bourbonnais region. This isn't the first Asian joint in the area, but it's probably nicest. The only place that would give it a run for its money would be Kansai, over at the Northfield Square Mall. This place is by far cheaper, though, since you aren't getting the whole cook-it-in-front-of-you experience. Positives: Sushi rolls are actually pretty cheap, in my mind. It's a decent priced lunch no matter what you get. It's got a good sit-down feel. And I've never had a plate that I've been disappointed by. Negatives: Kind of slow service, and not really anything to write home about in customer service. It's usually pretty packed, too, as it's one of the only decent restaurants in the area (if I'm being honest). If you're craving sushi, please go here before getting Kroger sushi. If you're looking for a nice lunch out, this is probably a top 5 pick in the immediate area. If the place were anywhere else, though, I'm not sure they'd be doing so hot. read more

I am going to ruin the 5-star streak. Whomp whomp. I didn't really have any expectations when I heard the first sushi restaurant was opening in the south-south-burbs. I was surprised by how nice this strip-mall restaurant was renovated and decorated. It could rival the aesthetic of any sushi restaurant. We came in for dinner around 5 pm on a Friday night for our anniversary. We were promptly seated and someone came over with some complimentary edamame (I read that it may only be free during first few weeks after opening). Then we waited. And waited. And waited. After sitting there for 15-20 minutes with our menus closed a girl came over and said she could take our order "for her" (not sure who "her" is, our actual waitress?). She took our dinner orders and as she started walking away I asked if we could get some water! We had been sitting there for 20+ minutes and no one had brought us any water and while taking our order, she never even asked if we'd like something to drink. It took another 20 minutes for our sushi to come out...and after delivering that, someone brought out our APPETIZER. I'm a pretty easy-going person and am 100% okay with my food coming out all at once. However, no one had stopped by to let us know it was going to take a little longer than expected or to even check on us. I figured she forgot to put the app order in at that point. We never seen the same person more than once (other than the guy filling water) and I left not having a single idea who our waiter/waitress was. Service was just plain bad. It was almost comical because one guy kept coming over every 10 minutes or so asking "More water sir?" when my husband's glass was ALWAYS more than half full and not once did he ask me, nor did he ever fill mine (and at many points mine was EMPTY!). I ended up just swapping glasses with my husband because I knew his would get filled. The food....was excellent! We ordered crab rangoons that may be the best I've ever had (great crab to cream cheese ratio). We shared spicy salmon rolls (had crunchy tempura inside and were my favorite), angel hair (spicy!), and the American Dream roll. I have eaten at many many different sushi places and this could easily become my favorite. So basically, the food is awesome. Service SUCKED. I really liked the food and plan to come back and hopefully the service will match. I will definitely update my review. read more

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Best Asian Food in town, the fried rice is authentic and amazing, not that fake pee and carrot rice you get at most Asian restaurants, I always get the drunken noodles and Godzilla maki roll, spicy and delicious! Enjoy! read more

First Japanese restaurant in town. Good place to try if never had sushi before. I have been china and Japan for along while. Koi did a great job on making authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Awesome food, service and Asian beers read more

THE place to get Asian cuisine in the area. Avoid others and come here. The only downsides I can think of: no hibachi tables and it's pretty popular so there can be a wait. Otherwise: good drink selection, great food, good service. Portions are fair for the prices no matter if you order Chinese, Japanese, or just sushi. The menu outlines each entree accurately so you'll know just what you're getting before you order it. read more

Truly great, so excited to have this in the area! Almost hate that there are so many great reviews because I don't want this place jammed every time we go... and I plan on going often! read more

Koi Asian Bistro - First but definitely not our last time at Koi! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

I have been here many many times, it's one of my all time favorite places to go. The sushi is some of the best I've ever had. Staff is always nice, atmosphere is always great and prices are fair especially for the really awesome sushi. Bar is pretty full and they have a pretty good mix of Asian and western drinks. If you're not into sushi they've got a great selection of Asian fusion foods that mix Thai, Chinese, and Japanese dishes. Their sushi game is on point though. Everything on the menu is awesome. I recommend the Godzilla roll, it's sounds super nasty but trust me. It's seriously the greatest sushi roll they have. read more

The veggie sushi offerings at Koi Bistro were such a refreshing find! We loved the Peanut Avocado and Sweet Potato rolls--both revelatory. After thirty plus years sampling pan-Asian cuisine, I have become a bit of a sushi snob, and many restaurants fall below my standards. Plus, I am a Chicago road warrior, not a Kankakee local. For us, Bourbonnais has only ever been a waypoint along I-57, or a Bears training camp reference, or a punch line. (Sorry, not sorry.) Often, fast food is the most that weekend commuters can expect on the drive between Champaign and Chicago, but McD's burgers make unacceptable fare for us (vegans). We always look for dining options when we are on the road. Now we can stop looking... in Bourbonnais, anyway. read more

Koi Asian Bistro is without a doubt the best sushi joint in the Bourbannais-Kankakee area. Try the Treasure Roll - you will not be disappointed. I'm also always satisfied with their hibachi dinners. They have a great selection of imported Asian beers and sakis that are fun to try. Highly recommend! read more

Koi Asian Bistro - Sake and free edamame. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

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Nice place. Chicken satay good. Pot sticker better than average. Godzilla roll is crunchy , fresh and little fishy ( good fishy). Bar is nice. The atmosphere is super. Nice to see some Asian fusion going on in the little old Bourbonais. I go back. read more

I have visited Koi more than 5 times now and the food and service is always consistent. I usually come for lunch with a friend and I've came once for dinner with my husband. I've tried about 10 different rolls, gyoza appetizer, ginger salad, chicken lo-mein and a couple different drinks and beers from the drink menu. Everything I've ate here was great, they will even add to/take away from a roll if you ask. I feel as if prices are reasonable. The restaurant is very clean, you could bring bigger groups here and has bar seating as well. read more

Koi Asian Bistro - Plate art, so neat! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

The sushi is fresh and delicious. The tuna and red snapper have a light and clean taste. The mackerel has a light pickling that is fresh and quite tasty. My favorite entree is the orange chicken. Although, we have yet to have an entree that isn't up to par. There is a large variety of sushi rolls that should meet just about any taste you have. Service is good. We had Charlene tonight, she was great. Very friendly and witty. I will be looking forward to having her be our server in our next visit. read more

Ate here with a coworker, the exterior makes it very deceiving, but the greatness is definitely the food!! Fantastic rolls, the Kani salad was incredibly good and the proportions are great! The staff wasn't like normal sushi bars but I didn't care after I received my food!! So good! I definitely recommend them!! read more

Koi Asian Bistro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

Don't let the location fool you. A gem of a restaurant that has fresh quality food with trendy atmosphere! Our server Jason was extremely polite & helpful! Loved it! read more

Koi Asian Bistro - Sushi rolls were amazing!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

excellent food and service every time. The went out of their way to make platea that were not on the menu for us.

I have been to this place a million times and I've tried sushi at many other places nothing tops this place. Godzilla roll is like little pieces of heaven. read more

Best sushi/Asian fusion in town. The menu is pretty Americanized when it comes to their entrees but the sushi and appetizers are even better than a lot of Chicago area sushi joints. Recommend salmon wrapper, bruces roll and perfect roll. Very fresh ingredient and the rolls are bigger than normal. read more

Been in the area on a business trip. This place has been my go to the whole time. The staff is young and communicative. Asian food is definitely the best in the area. Every time time I've been, the place is always busy with eat ins and take out. Highly recommend read more

We ordered Mongolian beef and the combination fried rice neither was what we expected the Mongolian beef was without flavor there was no sauce on the meat according to most recipes chicken stock, hoisin sauce and oyster sauce is used in preparation I tasted nothing like that this had no flavor. The fried rice was not all fried there were lumps of white rice the ingredients were not chopped as I prefer but large pieces I much prefer them cut into small pieces so the are well mixed with the rice. This was our first experience I may try something else but not as a carry out as I was not disappointed until I got home if I had dined in I could have complained in person. read more

A very good place! Bourbonnais is rather a wasteland when it comes to decent food, but while there visiting family I gave it a try. I had the pad thai which was very tasty. My husband had the pad see ew and my dad had the Godzilla roll. The roll was the typical "everything and the kitchen sink" style US sushi roll, but he said he enjoyed it. The decor was very well done. Stylish and with a great ambiance. In a big city I'd probably give this 3 stars. It was good but a little generically Asian fusion. But for Bourbonnais it was really a wonderful surprise. If I end up there again, I'd pick this place before other places for dinner. read more

Best Asian food in the city. High quality dining experience with outstanding taste. If you're looking for sushi or entrees this is the place for you. Somewhat expensive but is worth the money. read more

Edamame is often a fan, shared favorite choice for an appetizer before the main course. Koi provides an excellent setting, with enjoyable design, decorations, and Asian culture. In addition, their food quality is quite enjoyable. read more

I've tried this place several times it does not very consistent and what they serve it always is different even though you're ordering the same item disappointing I really don't think we will go back because I find the Great Wall in Kankakee to be much better even though it's a buffet.. read more

The only downside is no delivery. Being disabled during covid even pickups are risky for my type of disability. Delivery with no person contact would have allowed me to order. I asked when I could order and they always said no delivery. read more

The only genuine Asian restaurant in this area. Sashimi are fresh and you probably wanna try their seafood deluxe, yummy!

The food was delicious. Got Happy and Spider Rolls with coconut Tom Yum soup. You get a large bowl of edamame for free. Happy Buddha cocktail was tasty and enough alcohol. Service was friendly informative and attentative. Decor was gorgeous. read more

Always super good. I prefer dine in and they really do a wonderful job. Plus the food is AWESOME

Wonderful food! Excellent service! The sushi is fantastic! The Thai menu is very good! We eat here often and will keep coming back! read more

First time I have ever eaten here and it has immediately become my favorite place. My family ordered carry outs and I got the Triple Crown-Chicken with fried rice. I don't like peppers and this dish might have had them in there but I was told it would be no problem for Koi Asian Bistro to remove them if they were in there. When I got my food it was amazing! No peppers, it looked just like it does in the photo on the menu but most important was how good it tasted. Not just good but great food! The amount of food was surprising because there is enough left for another full meal. Thank you for removing the peppers and for your more than generous portions. I will be getting food often from you in the future. I highly recommend everyone to try Kios Asian Bistro, the people are friendly and helpful and best of all, the food is great read more