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    Koju

    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 8:00 PM, 8:15 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Paul K.

    This newly opened sushi place is located in the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn. Tucked inside the hotel's lobby is this private area. You'll see japanese curtains, making it hard to see what's going on behind. As You get closer to see around the curtain. Slightly visable, along wooden bar that wraps around this sushi counter. The space is perfect for a semi-private dining experience. The sushi was so flavorful and not like the subtle sushi you're used to. The rice was absolutely fantastic, the flavor forward rice made each course more memorable. My favorite was the scallop! Wow it had a hint of spice and we requested heavy wasabi! Chef Kevin was thrilled to hear we loved his style of sushi. The asparagus fried in the rice cracker batter was phenomenal. The taste of the crackers made me think of my childhood. Overall an amazing experience and I will most definitely be back. Try the add on sake pairings with your meal! It will make a huge difference! This place is very new, so get it before it gets too busy to snag a seat!! Recommend the Kani Handroll! WOW!!

    What an incredible evening! From the wonderful greeting and cozy space to the divine sushi served, this was nothing short of spectacular. The host was gracious, kind and guided me to the perfect sake to pair with the food. The chef, Kevin, was engaging and simply watching him work to prepare each dish was an absolute pleasure. Do not hesitate to book this for an evening of the freshest fish and gorgeous plating. You will love every moment & every bite!

    The food is wonderful--creative with terrifically subtle flavors. We had a 14 course omakase menu and got the opportunity to experience a full array of the talents of the two chefs starting with a wonderful seasonal sashimi. It was great fun to interact with our chef and the overall staff was extremely attentive. This is not an inexpensive meal but the food, service and environment was excellent. We really loved the calming atmosphere--it has been a very long time since we have been in a restaurant with wonderful and calming music and all at a volume easily allowing for conversation. We will certainly go back.

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    Decent omakase but did not blow me away for the price. Rice texture was slightly off for half of the pieces.

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    10 months ago

    Great experience, amazing food and wonderful staff. 10/10 recommend! Love the ambiance as well!

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    11 months ago

    Such an amazing experience and incredibly fresh fish + attentive service! This place just opened and it's a must-go

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    All for be hosts are amazing and Chef Kevin is so skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly.

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    What a great meal! We shared the Kaishin don, mentai pasta, and then 2 rolls between 2 of us. We…read morewere originally just going to order one roll but then the waitress told us it wouldn't be enough food but then we ended up having a ton of leftovers, so next time I wouldn't order that again. The Kaishin don was the star. The fish was so fresh and the seaweed added a nice crunch. The mentai pasta was nice a creamy and the bacon bits added nice flavor. The rolls were also good but nothing to write home about so I might sub these for another dish the next time. Service was great and will definitely find myself back here at some point!

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