Cute place for date night. It is definitely on the fancier side with high price point. Everything tastes amazing. Service is also good
Z F.
amazing food with great quality. love the ambience, perfect for a date or intimate special occasion. their sushi rolls are amazing, as well as their noodles and spicy edamame. bao buns w mushrooms were a bit overpowering. would 100% recommend their crispy tuna taco. wish they had separate fryers for meat vs seafood vs non meat items so i could enjoy more as someone with dietary restrictions
Richie T
Nice place, the vibe is awesome. Conveniently located right outside the parking garage. The tuna crispy rice was good. Kim chi fried rice bibimbap was good (not called that on the menu but it’s essentially what it is). Nori tacos are good. Bao buns are good. Had the kojo roll which is their most popular but that was a little underwhelming. Overall a nice place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Darby Charles
Took my best friend here to celebrate her 30th Birthday with a group of our best friends and KOJO's (service, food, atmosphere) was a 15/10 amazing! The staff made my friend feel so special on her birthday and they really went ABOVE and beyond to make it perfect. Not to mention the food was incredible! I had been to KOJO once before, but I was incredibly impressed this time around. Great job!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anat S.
One word. WOW. Second time here and if it was up to me I would dine here weekly! Food is amazing and service is quick. The drinks were good too.
Christine Schnepp, RMA
Five stars is an understatement! The service and food were on point the entire night. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food had layers of flavor and fresh!! Kudos to the entire team. We will be back!
Very nice restaurant, delicious food and great presentation. Jaman, our server for the evening, provided impeccable service throughout the meal, making sure every detail was attended to with care.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Pease
Ate here twice recently and it took eating at a much better place to implore me to write. Food here is decent but minimal. Service very poor on two out of two visits. Not sure what the thrill of this place is at all. Nice decor, lousy service, and tiny expensive portions. I don't mind paying up for great food, I just dont want to feel ripped off as soon as the plate arrives, and then again after my first bite. All the drinks were consistently way more than anywhere else in town, apparently they add beefeater gin and tonic to the glass in a way that makes it $3-5 more than everywhere else I frequent, and one of the bartenders (not mine) seemed ticked off the whole time. One time is an off night. Two times, too little too late. No interest in manager chat or returning. This review was for the potential consumers, not the management. Far better spot to get Sushi is on Main, across from the theater, where I had an amazing meal tonight and was reminded how much I dislike Kojo.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Mike Alejado
Food was amazing. Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bao Buns, Miso Black Cod, Kojo
Scott D.
Great food and service! Enjoyed the sushi rolls and several entrees. Wait staff was exceptional. Have been there several times and will continue to frequent.
To say I am a foodie is an understatement, I can also be picky. Long story short, I've been all over the country (grew up in CT, live in CA) and Kojo is phenomenal. I was having a hard time finding a great spot in Sarasota believe it or not. Luckily I brought my family to Kojo, the food and service was amazing. I also really want to shout out our awesome waiter Octavian!!! Simply put a great guy, who made the experience exceptional. I don't really write reviews but this was a dinner worth noting !!! Thanks to Octavian, and all the staff at Kojo
Michael P.
First off, I very much enjoyed my first visit to Kojo. The atmosphere was great and I thought the space was really well put together. The service was second to none, we had everything we needed and our server Andreea was very attentive. The food also came out very quickly. For the food itself, Kojo had an enjoyable take on Asian cuisine. The Kojo roll was delicious and a great sharing size. We also ordered the spicy Edamame which was a very generous portion. I wouldn't change a thing about those two items. As for the bao buns, the chicken karaage was perfect, I thought the ratio of cucumber and sauce was balanced, the bao bun itself could have been a bit thicker. It was not the best bun I've ever had- I'd expect a more pillowy and puffier one for the price. The Torched Salmon Crispy Nori tacos were a little lacking. They were almost disappointing because they lacked any kind of sauce, crema, or the like. The salmon was cooked perfectly (to a medium temp). It wasn't until after I thought to dip the taco into the soy sauce left over from our sushi that I really enjoyed them. Once I did that, they were livened up. Overall, 5/5 service. 3/5 for the food because of the reasons mentioned above coupled with the price of the food.
Vicki S.
I normally don't take the time to leave Yelp reviews but I have to say, we were so disappointed with our experience at Kojo. We went for my husband's birthday this past Friday. Most of the meal was just really badly executed. Starting with the edamame which was so over-steamed it was actually mushy. We also ordered the wings which were over fried and dry, one was actually chatted pitch BLACK (inedible) on the underside. We showed it to the server and asked for a new wing to replace it which took over 15 mins to bring out (one wing, they did not offer a replacement app). By then they had cleared the plates and we had no dipping sauce which took another 15 mins to bring out - with my husband needing to get up and track down a server to ask for it several times. By then the wing was cold. The jalapeño yellowtail hamachi was not near the quality I've had at other sushi restaurants (small sad pieces, too thin and lightly brown cut - not the quality or as fresh as you'd expect for this dish), and the sushi rolls were falling apart (not rolled well at all). The meal was over $300 with tip for 4 people. The quality and execution was not worth the price paid (or really any price for that matter), sadly. Maybe it was an off night, but I have to say, we were completely underwhelmed :-( .
Kathryn P.
Wow! So impressed with everything we tried! The menu is designed to be shared among diners and everything comes out when it's ready from the kitchen at separate times. The inside is so beautiful as well as the drinks! Alex our waitress was knowledgeable on the menu and so sweet! The food was so fresh and came so fast, they even had a home made soy sauce! The attention to detail in the table setting was not missed it was so cute. I can't wait to come back here and try more!!
Irina Demyanchuk
Service is terrible. Ordered food took over an hour, and still did not receive one of my items. Didn’t even get a I’m sorry.
Cute place for date night. It is definitely on the fancier side with high price point. Everything tastes amazing. Service is also good
amazing food with great quality. love the ambience, perfect for a date or intimate special occasion. their sushi rolls are amazing, as well as their noodles and spicy edamame. bao buns w mushrooms were a bit overpowering. would 100% recommend their crispy tuna taco. wish they had separate fryers for meat vs seafood vs non meat items so i could enjoy more as someone with dietary restrictions
Nice place, the vibe is awesome. Conveniently located right outside the parking garage. The tuna crispy rice was good. Kim chi fried rice bibimbap was good (not called that on the menu but it’s essentially what it is). Nori tacos are good. Bao buns are good. Had the kojo roll which is their most popular but that was a little underwhelming. Overall a nice place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Took my best friend here to celebrate her 30th Birthday with a group of our best friends and KOJO's (service, food, atmosphere) was a 15/10 amazing! The staff made my friend feel so special on her birthday and they really went ABOVE and beyond to make it perfect. Not to mention the food was incredible! I had been to KOJO once before, but I was incredibly impressed this time around. Great job!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One word. WOW. Second time here and if it was up to me I would dine here weekly! Food is amazing and service is quick. The drinks were good too.
Five stars is an understatement! The service and food were on point the entire night. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food had layers of flavor and fresh!! Kudos to the entire team. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bao Buns, Kojo Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Tuna Pizza, Sushi
Very nice restaurant, delicious food and great presentation. Jaman, our server for the evening, provided impeccable service throughout the meal, making sure every detail was attended to with care.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ate here twice recently and it took eating at a much better place to implore me to write. Food here is decent but minimal. Service very poor on two out of two visits. Not sure what the thrill of this place is at all. Nice decor, lousy service, and tiny expensive portions. I don't mind paying up for great food, I just dont want to feel ripped off as soon as the plate arrives, and then again after my first bite. All the drinks were consistently way more than anywhere else in town, apparently they add beefeater gin and tonic to the glass in a way that makes it $3-5 more than everywhere else I frequent, and one of the bartenders (not mine) seemed ticked off the whole time. One time is an off night. Two times, too little too late. No interest in manager chat or returning. This review was for the potential consumers, not the management. Far better spot to get Sushi is on Main, across from the theater, where I had an amazing meal tonight and was reminded how much I dislike Kojo.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Food was amazing. Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bao Buns, Miso Black Cod, Kojo
Great food and service! Enjoyed the sushi rolls and several entrees. Wait staff was exceptional. Have been there several times and will continue to frequent.
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To say I am a foodie is an understatement, I can also be picky. Long story short, I've been all over the country (grew up in CT, live in CA) and Kojo is phenomenal. I was having a hard time finding a great spot in Sarasota believe it or not. Luckily I brought my family to Kojo, the food and service was amazing. I also really want to shout out our awesome waiter Octavian!!! Simply put a great guy, who made the experience exceptional. I don't really write reviews but this was a dinner worth noting !!! Thanks to Octavian, and all the staff at Kojo
First off, I very much enjoyed my first visit to Kojo. The atmosphere was great and I thought the space was really well put together. The service was second to none, we had everything we needed and our server Andreea was very attentive. The food also came out very quickly. For the food itself, Kojo had an enjoyable take on Asian cuisine. The Kojo roll was delicious and a great sharing size. We also ordered the spicy Edamame which was a very generous portion. I wouldn't change a thing about those two items. As for the bao buns, the chicken karaage was perfect, I thought the ratio of cucumber and sauce was balanced, the bao bun itself could have been a bit thicker. It was not the best bun I've ever had- I'd expect a more pillowy and puffier one for the price. The Torched Salmon Crispy Nori tacos were a little lacking. They were almost disappointing because they lacked any kind of sauce, crema, or the like. The salmon was cooked perfectly (to a medium temp). It wasn't until after I thought to dip the taco into the soy sauce left over from our sushi that I really enjoyed them. Once I did that, they were livened up. Overall, 5/5 service. 3/5 for the food because of the reasons mentioned above coupled with the price of the food.
I normally don't take the time to leave Yelp reviews but I have to say, we were so disappointed with our experience at Kojo. We went for my husband's birthday this past Friday. Most of the meal was just really badly executed. Starting with the edamame which was so over-steamed it was actually mushy. We also ordered the wings which were over fried and dry, one was actually chatted pitch BLACK (inedible) on the underside. We showed it to the server and asked for a new wing to replace it which took over 15 mins to bring out (one wing, they did not offer a replacement app). By then they had cleared the plates and we had no dipping sauce which took another 15 mins to bring out - with my husband needing to get up and track down a server to ask for it several times. By then the wing was cold. The jalapeño yellowtail hamachi was not near the quality I've had at other sushi restaurants (small sad pieces, too thin and lightly brown cut - not the quality or as fresh as you'd expect for this dish), and the sushi rolls were falling apart (not rolled well at all). The meal was over $300 with tip for 4 people. The quality and execution was not worth the price paid (or really any price for that matter), sadly. Maybe it was an off night, but I have to say, we were completely underwhelmed :-( .
Wow! So impressed with everything we tried! The menu is designed to be shared among diners and everything comes out when it's ready from the kitchen at separate times. The inside is so beautiful as well as the drinks! Alex our waitress was knowledgeable on the menu and so sweet! The food was so fresh and came so fast, they even had a home made soy sauce! The attention to detail in the table setting was not missed it was so cute. I can't wait to come back here and try more!!
Service is terrible. Ordered food took over an hour, and still did not receive one of my items. Didn’t even get a I’m sorry.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1