I'm an unsure if I would ever return. Here is why. I got take out from Uber eats and what I found was a pile of flavorless mess. I would rather pay a few extra bucks for decently wrapped rolls that are packed well. I ordered 3 rolls that were so jammed packed into a box, a seasoned Asian like me screwed up all the rolls trying to get them out with chopsticks. All the rolls just fell apart as if I was eating a poke salad. The rice was flavorless (you can tell they skimp on the vinegar). Instead, they give you 3 giant containers of soy sauce. They don't bother making a crab salad for the California rolls. I'd rather have imitation crab meat masked by mayonnaise. The miso soup is more of a dashi broth with a tiny bit of miso (skimped on the miso). The fried calamari had a very weird floral taste to it. Like a chemical taste. If you ever order it, take a bite and do that motion with your mouth as if you're tasting wine. It's really weird. The prices are cheap and the food will do the job, but I'm unsure of my experience. Food 1 Price 3 (affordable) read more

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My only complaint about this place is that I don't live closer to it, but that's probably a good thing for my health and bank account. Koi Sushi is absolutely amazing. They seat you much quicker than other AYCE sushi places that I like to frequent, despite being packed to the brim, and all things considered they get everything out at a pretty reasonable time. (They're speed demons when it comes to the apps too). You can tell that the fish quality is top notch here too--some cuts are basically melt in your mouth like their salmon and white tuna. They have a lot of distinct and delicious rolls as well--a lot of them I haven't seen at other sushi restaurants, that are definitely worth trying. I'd come here everyday if I could, and I fear that if this place gets too much attention I'll no longer get to experience the short wait times, but the restaurant definitely deserves all the praise and hype. read more

Koi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Takeout review: I always order from the same few sushi places but wanted to try something new. Compared to other AYCE restaurant takeout deals, this one is pretty good! On Ubereats, there is a $31 for 3 signature rolls deal and it comes with soup and salad. I usually get 3 rolls (without soup and salad) from another place for $36. There's actually quite a lengthy list of specialty rolls to choose from too. The rolls are a good size, not too big and not too small. They're filling without being too overwhelmingly big. When I ordered, the fish to rice ratio really surprised me, it was like 90% fish/filling to 10% rice (see photos). For the price, the quality is great! You're left very full and satisfied. Of course there is definitely better quality sushi out there but I'm happy overall with the quality here. read more

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Terribly gluey, overcooked rice, rolls stuck to each other while simultaneously falling apart. Tempura was fine.

This restaurant was the perfect sushi spot for our bachelorette party this past weekend! For members of our party, we had a mix of weird allergies and folks who were both experienced and had never tried sushi. The staff handled us promptly and got us seated, explained things clearly, and was very friendly. We enjoyed miso soup, sweet potato roll, California rolls, shrimp tempura roll, Ramune drinks, gyoza, and more. We couldn't get enough! The atmosphere of this restaurant was delightful, warm and decorative while still feeling spacious. I would absolutely recommend this sushi restaurant to anyone looking for good, fresh fish as our bride to be ate a lot of nigiri/sashimi! Everything was fresh, the right temperature, and accurate. This was probably our favorite food place after eating in Chicago all weekend! Will definitely be back should I find myself in Chicago again. read more

Pretty busy on a week night most likely for all you can eat menu. The good thing is that people at the table can order different stuff everyone doesn't have to get the unlimited sushi option. My son had the all u can eat sushi dinner , my daughter had the chicken gyoza and California roll , I had spicy salmon Maki. Along with iced Thai tea and Ramona . For dessert the kids got the red bean ice cream and vanilla icecream. The quality of sushi was mediocre... I have had fresher . Overall it was a pretty okay dining experience. They do have byob and corkage fee is $10 or something. read more

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All you can eat is the best four words a foodie can hear. Koi sushi in Lincoln park doesn't disappoint with their AYCE/BYOB service. There are probably 60+ different items you can choose from including appetizers, sashimi, and rolls. My personal favorite was the pink lady because of the mango it had which added a burst of tart sweetness to the otherwise savory bite. The appetizers are good too. I recommend the gyoza and shrimp shumai. BYOB is very nice but they do charge you a fee for bringing your own alcohol which is a bit annoying. $5 sake bombs are a must if you are in a group. Go to this spot with a hungry group of friends and you're guaranteed a good time. read more

Koi Sushi - 141. Godzilla Roll 118. Spicy Tuna Roll 157. Pink Lady Roll 158. Red Eye Roll 159. Golden Buckeye Roll 161. Bird Nest Roll - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yikes. Never have I been more scared of getting food poisoning than when eating here. The place is very focused on aesthetic and being trendy, but unfortunately their food is pretty terrible. The fish does not taste fresh and the cold sushi came out lukewarm. And so unflavorful. The fried appetizers also tasted bad (like the oysters tasted like the oysters you might get at an all-you-can-eat buffet. The service was the only okay thing about this place. Will not return. read more

I came here for the all-you-can-eat lunch because of the good reviews and food photos on here, and I was happy that what people said are mostly true! Every food that I ordered was fresh and nicely made. Very flavorful and no excessive rice. Also I really liked the amazing presentation of all the food. The dry ice decor on the sushi plate was cool! Overall it's a good value for the price ($21.99 + tax). Some things that I wish they could improve were that the AYCE lunch menu could be more honest. The menu looked like a huge variety of food to select from, but not everything on there could be ordered on the yellow order list (which had less variety). It's a bit disappointing when you found something you like on the menu and it wasn't actually allowed to be ordered. Secondly, after I paid they asked for tips. I've put some tips (cash) on the table but I don't think it makes guests feel good when they're being asked for tips. Paying tips should be voluntary. read more

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Love this sushi place. It's all you can eat. Parking free on the street. The waitress are very helpful. They come check on you if you need another menu. The sushi are fresh and tasty. Would recommend and come back again for sushi. read more

Went here for all you can eat sushi. The food was good and the food came out quickly.

My boyfriend and I go to Koi Sushi pretty often! We called last night and were able to get a table in 15 minutes on a busy Friday night which was awesome. Usually I feel like the service is much more attentive but I understand that the place was packed. We both got the AYCE option. We had to ask for water and many appetizers that we already ordered. We got our sushi before getting our miso soup and seaweed salad which I thought was odd because those are the quickest things to serve. In comparisons to other AYCE spots , my boyfriend and I really enjoy the appetizers from Koi. Specifically the Koi Pizza, you add a little extra seaweed salad on top and CHEF'S KISS The crab rangoon were delicious but not above average. The fried soft shell crab is a favorite of mine. Very crispy and flavorful. As for the rolls , I very much enjoyed the Volcano roll because of the soft cream cheese. My boyfriend loved the birds nest which has all the crab on top. All very solid choices. I go to AYCE for the nigiri. I only get salmon and white tuna and the quality of fish was like an 7.5/8 out of 10. Still very good and delicious but definitely not the best I've ever had. The servers are very kind and other than last night have always been very attentive and quick. Koi has always been a reliable spot and I am a sucker for the Koi Pizza. Go and try it ! The only bad thing I have to say is that the bathrooms are disgusting. I'm sorry Koi read more

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Delicious, Instagramable, and big portions. I noticed a patio on the side, but it wasn't open when I arrived (spring). If it does open I'd inquire about bringing my dog. I also believe it's first come first served unless for big parties. I went during the dinner rush (~6:30) so everything was packed. There is very limited seating indoors so I recommend going at a less peak time. My wife and I sat at the bar and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. We felt very welcome. Although there is no real waiting area, our spot by the bar was crowded by the people waiting for seats. Because it was right at the entrance. I highly recommend ordering big during the first order because that one came quick vs the following. They also go the extra mile and do work on the appearance/presentation. Sapporo and sake bomb deals, as well as BYOB but cockage fee (wine bottle was 10 dollars). Sashimi is available but you need to order a roll for every 3 slices. So 1 roll=3 slices of sashimi. Dessert is also included in the AYCE which includes: ice cream, mochie (1 piece per person), and tempura banana. Only thing you have to worry about is the amount of rice they use with the nigiri is quite a bit and will fill you up fast so be careful. read more

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Was looking for Sushi in Chicago and Koi Sushi really was a fantastic spot. All you can eat buffet for dinner is about $32 which is a great deal. The sushi was delicious and the all you can eat deal had an extensive menu. Service was very fast and the restaurant was clean. Highly recommend! read more

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We always drive by this place and we decided to finally step inside. Their lunch special is great! 20 bucks, all you can eat sushi!! And it was definitely worth it! The place was packed. The sushi was good, our wait staff were super sweet and attentive. I would say maybe the most attentive we've had in awhile. Presentation of our sushi was super cute too! Definitely satisfied our sushi craving! We will be back I'm sure :) read more

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Thank you so much for the amazing service and accommodations for my brother's bday. This is the second time my hubby and I came to this place. This time with my little brother. Service was amazing like super amazing. The waitress we had was very nice. She even brought my brother an ice cream with a candle and played happy birthday in the background for him. Thank you so much. Unfortunately the food was the let down. I got a few pieces of octopus that were old and tasted funky. Some of the sashimi was rubbery and old. I was so sad to see how horrible the quality of the food got. Our first time was amazing, but this time it was a huge nope. The ambience is very family oriented and a bit loud, but that's all restaurants. The place is clean and well taken cared of. Please have fresher sushi, especially if it's raw. I just hope I don't get sick. read more

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Horrible customer service. It was advertised that they had happy hour on drinks between a certain time me and a guest went within the timeframe and when I asked about the happy hour, the manager rudely said no. Horrible service never going back again I recommend gorilla sushi instead. read more

The customer service was great. Really clean and spacious. Went for the all you can eat and the food was delicious and they were really quick! 10/10 would recommend. read more

I took my wife here for dinner. We had been before this place amazes me every time we go it's great from beginning to end. The a.y.c.e. sushi is amazing. Always fresh. Appetizers are always fresh and very tasty. Service is also great. read more

Koi Sushi - Dragon roll Angry dragon Godzilla roll Alaskan roll - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lots of things to like about this new sushi spot!! We love Sushi Taku but this place is giving them a run for their money. -PARKING - unlike sushi taku, this place is off the beaten path and parking is EASY. It was even free where we parked. -PRICE- 26.99 for AYCE so a dollar cheaper than sushi taku but probably on the higher end. -VARiETY- lots of options of appetizers and rolls! The menu is even more extensive than sushi taku. -TASTE- a lot of the appetizers are really yummy. The only thing I would say is the food is yummy but did not taste as fresh and amazing as at Sushi Taku. But they do offer sashimi here if you order rolls which is really cool. I really liked the salads. -SERVICE- service was good but a bit slow considering the place was not that busy. It was nice to be able to actually get a seat without a reservation. As of now they are no longer free BYOB but only charged us a $2 corkage fee per bottle. read more

Koi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here with my team for a quick "All You Can Eat" sushi lunch. We were so excited about trying something new and given the copious 5 star reviews, we wanted to see if Koi Sushi would live up to their hype. Everything was fine until my colleague took a bite of her volcano roll and there was a piece of glass that she bit down on. We stopped eating and notified the manager, Sarah, who was very concerned and sweet. She apologized, spoke with the line chefs, and did a walk through of their equipment. She comped our whole meal, including the ones that weren't compromised. Even though this could have been avoided and could have potentially had a dangerous outcome, we did appreciate the seriousness taken into account and do trust this will be addressed and won't be overlooked. We will come back since the quality and service were good and still recommended.. read more

Koi Sushi - With the team - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My friends and I were a party of 5 on a Friday evening for prime dinner time (~7:30PM). We called in advance to see what availability was looking like (about 7PM), and they were nice enough to add us to the waitlist. By the time we arrived, we only needed to wait about 5 minutes. I haven't seen this kind of service at other AYCE sushi joints in chicago! I don't eat raw fish and was pleased with the selection of cooked rolls. My friends and I ordered a bit of everything - nigiri, rolls, apps, etc. The apps came out quickly; probably about 5 mins after we ordered, the first began to show up. That was great for our hungry selves! The sushi pizza was surprising but was delicious and we ended up ordered a second one later. The sushi, however, was the showstopper. Unlike other AYCE locations, they put our sushi on a whole BOAT. I usually only see boats for special orders, so this was extremely great for us and we were super excited. We ordered a decent variety and everything came out much faster than other AYCE locations. For the cheaper price, faster and better service, and AYCE deal, Koi Sushi is my go to place now. read more

Koi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was busy when I went on a Friday night. It is all you can eat sushi. It's like any other all you can eat sushi. They do charge for any food not eaten so order what you can eat. The appetizers and sushi weren't all that great. It's what you would expect for a place that does all you can eat. At some point, everything just started tasting the same. Service was okay. The hostess was amazing. They did forget to bring one of our items but that's fine because we had so much food to eat. I'd come back here again but not for dinner. I would go for lunch on a weekday when it is cheaper. read more

I came here for the All You Can Eat sushi special on a Sunday. They opened at 11:30am and we arrived at 12pm and there were plenty of open tables. On weekends their AYCE special is the dinner price at $26.99. They have a wide selection of appetizers, rolls (regular and speciality), nigiri, and sashimi. This is the first spot I've been to that includes sashimi in the AYCE price! There are also a few speciality nigiri you can order for additional money. I ordered the sweet shrimp for an extra $3.50 and I definitely recommend! The quality of the fish is good for the price point. The presentation of our dishes was also very unique - it came with dry ice. I will definitely be back! read more

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Literally saw two different cock roaches twice. It's crazy to think how unsanitary this place would be if you see whole family of cockroaches in room full of people. The place really crowded and small because of all the tables. We were here for AYCE but our plates came in every 20 minutes so we couldn't eat that much because we were alrwady full while wating for our next order. Also it was impossible for us to ask for anything like wasabi and cup of water because it was really busy and some of servers spoke no English at all. I understand that they cannot understand English but... Worst dinner ever I was looking forward to visiting this place. read more

Koi Sushi - Second time seeing it so I decided to take a picture. - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm just gonna say it. Better than ayce Sushi Taku. Came in for lunch on a weekend with no wait. TVs everywhere showing the Olympics. Probably a great spot for sports game days as well. Food (9/10): Let me clarify that this is 9/10 for the tier of sushi I place it in. This is ayce sushi, meaning it cannot be evaluated as high tier sushi but rather mid tier. The appetizer menu. AMAZING. Hands down the best appetizer menu I've ever had for ayce sushi. The selection is unparalleled and the quality is there. Regarding the fish and rolls, the quality is there. Better than sushi taku. I'll say the rice in the nigiri is a bit much. But the quality of the fish is to be applauded for ayce sushi. You are allowed to order 3 pieces of sashimi with every roll you order. This is the only ayce sushi place I've been to that even offers you sashimi. Amazing. Value (9/10): Came in for lunch which is cheaper. After tax and tip it comes out to about $30+ per person. As long as you don't have the stomach of a small child. This is a great deal as often times 2 rolls is more than $30 already. Ambience/service (7.5/10): Spacious spot that has sports bars vibe with dark wood theme and TV's everywhere. Service is standard. Can't say too much about how fast the food comes out since it was not busy at the time. Everything was prompt otherwise. read more

Koi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First of all, Sushi Taku was always my go to for ayce! However, this might be my new place. If Taku is my 5 star for ayce then I have to give Koi 5 stars. The display is great! The pieces of sushi are much bigger than most places. I'd say order half what you would normally at ayce sushi then do a second round. Although I like my sushi a tiny bit colder, it was still good! The ayce menu options are almost identical to Taku. I might give Taku a slight advantage in quality. But overall I loved this place! read more

We had a really good experience at Koi this afternoon for their lunch buffet. At $19.95 each, we were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food. You have to be realistic with your expectations. It's not some fancy buffet in Las Vegas but we still enjoyed the food we ordered. The service was prompt and friendly. The presentation was very well done as well. Looking forward to the next time we can gorge ourselves. P.S. only order what you can finish, because they may charge you for uneaten food. read more

Koi Sushi - Godzilla roll, eel avocado roll, spider roll, salmon skin roll, assorted nigiri, and dramatic smoke - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been looking for a go to sushi place for takeout in chicago since moving here and I think I found it! I got the angry bird and paradise roll with the 2 specialty rolls for $24 deal. Will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Koi Sushi - 152. Angry Bird Roll and 156. Paradise Roll - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Uhmmm did I just find my new all you can eat sushi spot??? I think so!!!! Sorry not sorry but I think Koi Sushi is better than Sushi Taku now which I know is likely to be their competitor, but I also thought lots of things on both their menus were very similar and even their sign is the same font? Very strange. Anyways, everything was amazing here. Sashimi was great and very good options, fish did not taste frozen, sashimi salad was not cold or watery tasting (like sometimes it does at sushi taku because it's the fish is frozen and melting while I'm eating it) I loved the plating here and how they tried to have fun with presentation with the dry ice. I'm glad I came in I'll be coming here much more often and showing my friends this spot. It's a must try if you haven't yet. Just don't order too much at once if you don't think you'll be able to finish it! read more

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Came here after seeing a tiktok and wanted to try something other than Sushi Taku for a change. I saw another review that mentioned their tempura not being very good and they were right. It wasn't crunchy, just very chewy almost soggy so definitely not fresh. They did have a lot of options for different rolls but in my opinion it seemed like a lot of random flavors being thrown together. I enjoyed most of the rolls we ordered but I will say this place is pretty dirty. We were sat in the middle of 2 tables that were full of leftovers and dirty plates/napkins. The server didn't even bother to clean off much of our table while we ate either. Just noticing the lack of attention and cleanliness made it difficult to enjoy eating there. read more

Koi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have scoured the earth looking for an AYCE sushi place that is still open and running north of DePaul University...it has been a long and difficult journey. But FINALLY, Koi Sushi appears and quells my sushi cravings! I stopped by here for lunch and prepared myself for the $20 AYCE experience. You can also order from the dinner menu during lunch for about 7 bucks more, but I saw no need to do that since there were so many available options on the lunch menu. Our experience was great! Our server, Ava, was wonderful and made sure to check on us often. And the quality of the sushi here is pretty great for AYCE. Yes, there are many rolls that are tempura and covered in mayo, but the simple rolls and nigiri are also delicious and fresh! I also thought the appetizers were pretty great-I suggest getting the jalapeño bombs and the heaping portion of seaweed salad. We've lost quite a few AYCE sushi restaurants over the past few years, and others are still not accepting dine-in customers. So if you're craving a dine-in AYCE sushi experience then I think I would say Koi is at the top of the list. It's a but of a bus trek for me, but I will definitely be back! read more

Koi Sushi - Delicious rolls! AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I don't know what Anthony Bourdain ate for his last meal, and today isn't the day to ask. In interviews over the years, Bourdain was often asked what he would want for his last meal, and he always had the same answer. "If I knew I was going to die tomorrow morning I'd probably be eating some really high-end sushi tonight...Ideally, my last meal would be at Sukiyabashi Jiro, a tiny sushi bar below street level in Tokyo. It serves some of the finest quality sushi anywhere on the planet and I think I'd prefer to die like an old lion -- to crawl away into the bushes where no one can see me draw my last breath. But in this case, I'd crawl away to a seat in front of this beautiful hinoki wood sushi bar, where three-Michelin starred Jiro Ono would make me a 22- or 23-course omakase tasting menu," he added. That is not this sushi, but it isn't supposed to be and that's okay. 7.3/10 (bonus points for real wasabi) read more

Koi Sushi - Soooshi - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best AYCA sushi in Chicago. Everything is fresh and so many options The servers are friendly and very attentive.

AYCE MENU: The Nigiri is the main reason i crave sushi. The rice was more overpowered than the protein itself. Its like i can mainly tastes rice instead of enjoying my protein. The sashimi on the other hand is superb! But you only get 3 pieces per roll (you have to order a roll) and even then its not so satisfying; its like a teaser imo. The sushi rolls were huge and very overwhelming. Its not bad but its not good either. It would probably better with less rice and more focus on the protein itself because thats what people go to sushi places for. read more

All you can eat sushi??? Sign me up! The service here isn't that great, the waiter wasn't very welcoming and when he brought the rolls out he kind of just place the plate down and left. He never explained which roll were which until we flagged him down and asked. However the sushi was great as well as the appetizers, makes up for the customer service. There's a drink menu but you can bring your own alcohol for a fee. I had a mai tai and it came in a pretty decent glass size, very tasty. If you're near I'd definitely suggest stopping by. read more

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Koi Sushi had just opened nearby and had soft opening special! We ordered for take-out sushi and was stuffed to the brim lying on the couch. We each ordered signature platter which included a house salad, Miso soup, and 2 signature rolls. For the signature rolls I ordered the Godzilla roll (Eel, shrimp, crab, cream cheese ,avocado, white fish, deep fried w. spicy sauce & eel sauce) and Bird Nest roll (Spicy tuna, crabmeat inside with salmon, avocado, tempura flakes, salmon roe, spicy mayo, eel sauce). The Godzilla roll was definitely my favorite! Although it was not spicy as the menu indicated, the roll was flavorful and fresh! The Bird Nest soup was unique and delicious! Koi had a lot of choices when it came to signature and classic rolls! I cannot wait to try their AYCE after COVID-19! read more

What a great place delicious! Fast and friendly !!!! Delicious rolls ayce !! Would give it more than 5 stars if i could read more

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Koi sushi is a great option for AYCE sushi. I really enjoy the fact that they have scallop nigiri in the menu. The staff is friendly and if you need a sushi fix, it's good value for money read more

I went here about a year ago and I felt it was on par with a lot of the AYCE sushi spots in Chicago. My only issue then was they added a lot of rice to their rolls and nigiri. Now the quality has taken a nose dive. The fish was cut so thin you could barely taste it. The rice tasted old and was still packed in. The inari was sour and we couldn't stomach a second bite. We were also missing parts of our order and even got items we didn't ask for. The server was apologetic but after eating half of our order we could barely finish the rest. Not because we were full but because we couldn't muster the will to swallow any more of it. The only nice part was that our order came with a fun dry ice moment. But it was all flash and no substance. read more