Great place to get sushi in Bellevue, only waited a couple minutes on a Saturday evening. Service was OK, they have a large menu, portion size was small, their scallops and the volcano lobster roll are my favorite. The quality is much better at other places like japonesa, Momiji, etc.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sebastiaan Scholten
Incredible food and excellent lunch and happy hour menus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jun-hyeon Jeong
The customer service at the front is freezing cold—no eye contact at all, and they barely acknowledge or properly answer your questions. I can't speak to the taste since I haven't eaten yet, but the overall vibe and first impression here are pretty bad.
Service: 1
Joe Franza
Could not have been more impressed with THEKOI. From the moment we walked in until the moment we left, the entire experience was exceptional. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, the atmosphere was warm and inviting and the food was absolutely spectacular. Truly a five-star experience all around! Thnx
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelsey Blackstone
Excellent food, service, and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roger Perez
Place was great. A little on the pricier side but great nonetheless.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alma G.
This Japanese restaurant has a great ambiance and is quite quiet. The food is amazing, and the customer service is excellent. I’ll definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mattia Bonomo
Went for a solo dinner during a business trip. Really high quality product and service. Would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
deniz sagesen
I waited 50 mins for my doordash pick up order, which was supposed to be ready in 20. For 30 mins, I had to watch them serve 5 tables. Never ordering again.
The sashimi at THE KOI was super fresh — you can really tell they put care into the quality!
The Chirashi comes with a great variety of sashimi and a generous portion. Our favorite was definitely the Ultimate Dragon Roll! The rice layer was surprisingly thin, which made it much more enjoyable, and the Alaska snow crab filling was super generous!
However, the server was too busy to check on us… couldn’t find someone to just add some water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Hung Tran
We usually go to THEKOI Sushi & Sake for lunch when we are craving sushi in downtown Bellevue. The location is convenient, and it is less crowded than I expected for a sushi place in this area. For a party of two, we have always been seated right away with no wait. The street parking in front is free, but those spots are usually taken. There is also a free parking lot right across the street, so parking is still manageable.
We usually order the omakase combo because it lets us try different types of sushi, then add a few a la carte items if they are not included. The fish quality is pretty decent compared to other sushi places I have tried, and they also have many roll options. I would not say there is one dish that really stands out. Most of the menu feels like something you can find at other sushi restaurants, but the quality is still good.
The main downside is that the food can take quite a while after ordering. The price is also not cheap, but it is not as expensive as higher-end sushi places either. Overall, I would still come back if I am craving sushi in downtown Bellevue. I would not come here expecting something very unique, but it works well when I just want decent sushi in a convenient location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Michael Lynch
Excellent quality food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helen L
Came for Seattle restaurant week. The place didn’t seem extremely busy as it’s not a large restaurant but the staff were always running around? Had to ask two waiters for dessert. It took a while for the food to come out. The food was good. Very standard for the price point of Bellevue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Josie_ Bookworm
Neat! Went here for Seattle Restaurant Week. Overall, the prices for the regular menu look reasonable, and there’s a wide variety to choose from. The tempura is crispy and still warm, the taiyaki is chewy, and the bento I got was great! The Lobster Volcano (not pictured) is a must, pity I didn’t get an epic picture of the dish that is fire (literally and metaphorically). Er, only question is the beef in my bento… tastes suspiciously like the brand of Costco seasoning XDXD… But, the dessert is great! First time having matcha tiramisu, ‘twas amazing.
The service is super nice and overall atmosphere pretty chill (though if you come here right at noon and sit facing the window you may get an eyeful of sunlight). A suggestion is to get a reservation if you’re coming during the busy hours; though if you’re coming during less busy times, you’re alright.
Overall, don’t miss this spot that’s easily overlooked as you’re walking by, it’s worth a try!
Incredible!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to get sushi in Bellevue, only waited a couple minutes on a Saturday evening. Service was OK, they have a large menu, portion size was small, their scallops and the volcano lobster roll are my favorite. The quality is much better at other places like japonesa, Momiji, etc.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Incredible food and excellent lunch and happy hour menus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The customer service at the front is freezing cold—no eye contact at all, and they barely acknowledge or properly answer your questions. I can't speak to the taste since I haven't eaten yet, but the overall vibe and first impression here are pretty bad.
Service: 1
Could not have been more impressed with THEKOI. From the moment we walked in until the moment we left, the entire experience was exceptional. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, the atmosphere was warm and inviting and the food was absolutely spectacular. Truly a five-star experience all around! Thnx
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food, service, and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place was great. A little on the pricier side but great nonetheless.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Japanese restaurant has a great ambiance and is quite quiet. The food is amazing, and the customer service is excellent. I’ll definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for a solo dinner during a business trip. Really high quality product and service. Would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I waited 50 mins for my doordash pick up order, which was supposed to be ready in 20. For 30 mins, I had to watch them serve 5 tables. Never ordering again.
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The sashimi at THE KOI was super fresh — you can really tell they put care into the quality!
The Chirashi comes with a great variety of sashimi and a generous portion. Our favorite was definitely the Ultimate Dragon Roll! The rice layer was surprisingly thin, which made it much more enjoyable, and the Alaska snow crab filling was super generous!
However, the server was too busy to check on us… couldn’t find someone to just add some water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
We usually go to THEKOI Sushi & Sake for lunch when we are craving sushi in downtown Bellevue. The location is convenient, and it is less crowded than I expected for a sushi place in this area. For a party of two, we have always been seated right away with no wait. The street parking in front is free, but those spots are usually taken. There is also a free parking lot right across the street, so parking is still manageable.
We usually order the omakase combo because it lets us try different types of sushi, then add a few a la carte items if they are not included. The fish quality is pretty decent compared to other sushi places I have tried, and they also have many roll options. I would not say there is one dish that really stands out. Most of the menu feels like something you can find at other sushi restaurants, but the quality is still good.
The main downside is that the food can take quite a while after ordering. The price is also not cheap, but it is not as expensive as higher-end sushi places either. Overall, I would still come back if I am craving sushi in downtown Bellevue. I would not come here expecting something very unique, but it works well when I just want decent sushi in a convenient location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Excellent quality food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for Seattle restaurant week. The place didn’t seem extremely busy as it’s not a large restaurant but the staff were always running around? Had to ask two waiters for dessert. It took a while for the food to come out. The food was good. Very standard for the price point of Bellevue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Neat! Went here for Seattle Restaurant Week. Overall, the prices for the regular menu look reasonable, and there’s a wide variety to choose from.
The tempura is crispy and still warm, the taiyaki is chewy, and the bento I got was great! The Lobster Volcano (not pictured) is a must, pity I didn’t get an epic picture of the dish that is fire (literally and metaphorically). Er, only question is the beef in my bento… tastes suspiciously like the brand of Costco seasoning XDXD…
But, the dessert is great! First time having matcha tiramisu, ‘twas amazing.
The service is super nice and overall atmosphere pretty chill (though if you come here right at noon and sit facing the window you may get an eyeful of sunlight).
A suggestion is to get a reservation if you’re coming during the busy hours; though if you’re coming during less busy times, you’re alright.
Overall, don’t miss this spot that’s easily overlooked as you’re walking by, it’s worth a try!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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