Sushi lovers only apply here: Koi Restuarant in LA and NY

[Kewl X5]

Last night was the 5th time I've been to Koi in L.A. in the last 2 years and I have to say it gets better each time. As usual, the place was packed. We had a relatively large party so we got the "red room", but for those warm summery L.A. nights, the patio area with the Budha is awesome.

If there were any celebs there last night, I didn't notice because I was concentrating on enjoying all the wonderful Asian-Fusion tapas dishes, sushi, sashimi, and Kobe beef!! All went well with "Ken" sake (some premium bottled Sake) or as my friends would call it, the Japanese clear Guiness! However, having Sake by the bamboo is great as well!

If you are ever in the Beverly Hills/Melrose area, check it out. It is on La Cienega north of the Beverly Center and just south of Santa Monica Blvd. It is on 730 N. La Cienega, (310) 659-9449. Apparently, Koi is going to open one in NYC so you east coasters should check it out when it opens (40 West 40th Street, NYC, (212) 642-2100)

Some of my favorite dishes we had at Koi last night:
Seared Toro Sashimi, Yellowtail with Grapeseed Oil and Wasabe, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Tuna Tartare with Avocado on crispy won tons, Kobe Style Filet Mignon Toban-Yaki, Miso Black Cod, Creamy Rock Shrimp Tempura, and typical Sashimi like Yellow tail and Toro and Sea urchin ("Japanese Viagara"), and Baked Crab Roll with edible rice paper. We got their spinach salad last night, but I think I like the Lobster salad better! Ended the night with Molten Chocolate cake, some banana bread-cake like desert, and mochi with ice cream. (Just typing this is making me quite hungry)

Check out Koi's website and reviews:
http://www.koirestaurant.com/

http://www.la.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects...hi%2Fkoi%2F745


http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/ar...x/koi/koi.html

http://www.digitalcity.com/losangele...sbid=116040849

[Chris F.]

I hate to ask a dumb question but what does a typical dinner cost at a sushi restaurant? $50/person?

[SANguru]

depends on how much of a pig you are... we've walked out at $75 a head before..

Originally Posted by Chris F.

I hate to ask a dumb question but what does a typical dinner cost at a sushi restaurant? $50/person?

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

I hate to ask a dumb question but what does a typical dinner cost at a sushi restaurant? $50/person?

With all that food that Doc Hollywood ate, probably $100+ per head

[JV]

Kewl,

If you are a true sushi/Asian cuisine fan, you've gotta make it out to Morimoto in Philly sometime! http://www.morimotorestaurant.com/

The rock shrimp appetizer is awesome, and for $50, $70 or $100 bones, the chef (sometimes Iron Chef Morimoto himself) will make up the cuisine as he goes along, friggin awesome! My girl and I have never gotten out of there for less than $200 bucks though, when you add in tip and drinks, it gets up there.

JV

[SANguru]

Unless he was at Westfest! :p

Originally Posted by SuperGreg

With all that food that Doc Hollywood ate, probably $100+ per head

[B-Line]

Kewl,

Been hearing about that place.. Am going to have to check it out..

Meanwhile last night I ate shabu shabu at the highlands...
We eat there pretty often..

And for those of you who don't know what shabu shabu is, it is a japanese style of eating meat where you *swish swish* raw meat in a bowl of boiling water. It's delicious and healthy..

B

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by SANguru

depends on how much of a pig you are... we've walked out at $75 a head before..

Cool....BTW Sunshine is lookin' good there!!

[Kewl X5]

Yeah, where was this place when I was going to med school in Philly?! Anyhow, I already heard about that place from the food channel. I also have been to Nobu as well, but I really like Koi.

I will have to check out Morimoto the next time I'm in Philly!!

Originally Posted by JVZ104

Kewl,

If you are a true sushi/Asian cuisine fan, you've gotta make it out to Morimoto in Philly sometime! http://www.morimotorestaurant.com/

The rock shrimp appetizer is awesome, and for $50, $70 or $100 bones, the chef (sometimes Iron Chef Morimoto himself) will make up the cuisine as he goes along, friggin awesome! My girl and I have never gotten out of there for less than $200 bucks though, when you add in tip and drinks, it gets up there.

JV

[labatt]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

I hate to ask a dumb question but what does a typical dinner cost at a sushi restaurant? $50/person?

We usually end up around $200 for the two of us. We ate dinner in NYC a few weeks back and spent about $350 at the sushi restaurant. Good stuff though!