07/06/09

Best Sushi

by 1234jg

Absolutely fantastic sushi! I came here for dinner with an old friend who frequents this establishment a few times a week. He did all the ordering and my god, it was spot on. The crispy rice with spicy tuna was fantastic. The drinks here were fabulous as well. Very packed place, which is a good sign. Atmosphere was a great vibe.

• Pros: Sushi

01/03/09

a disappointment

by nprfan

Having dined at Koi in L.A. multiple times and their food is consistently excellent. I was expecting the same quality at the Koi Las Vegas, but the food came out cold and tasted like it was sitting under a heat lamp.

We notified the manager and he kindly offered us dessert on the house. Although the food was disappointing, I did feel he was sympathetic.

• Pros: ambience
• Cons: disappointing food quality

12/17/08

Koi is one of the great new spots in Las Vegas.

by jetsetway

Already a very hot spot in both LA and New York, it fits right in at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. A celebrity favorite, Koi is known for both its Japanese-inspired cuisine with California accents, as well as its great service, decor and attitude. This is a fun evening with great food.

Although we shared many delightful items that are familiar to folks who dine at these type restaurants, I strongly recommend the Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna.

JetSetWay tip - Besides a lovely dining room, there is a second more intimate room with glass windows overlooking Bellagio Hotel. It is called The Fountain Room. I highly recommend sitting in there if possible. The room seats 75 on comfortable couches and can be reserved for private parties where one can leisurely enjoy the exquisite meal while watching the Bellagio fountains or the busy street below.

10/24/08

Sin City's Best Sushi!

by VIKtorious

First off, I love KOI's design! The gold, the earthtones, the natural materials... It's obvious that feng shui inspired the interior layout. The strong sense of tranquility made it impossible for the biggest crowd or loudest party to disturb my dining experience. As I walked to our booth, I noticed how the seperate dining parlors flowed into each other and compliment each other. One would be private and intimate and then the next would feel open and very vital. (If you have not been, the view from the fountain lounge is worth the bill itself!) I couldn't help but let my eyes roam across the room; checking out the people, what they ordered and the many views of the Las Vegas strip.

Now the food! ...Awsome! I don't know what these people who commented on how the food wasn't the BEST were talking about. The sushi was to die for! My party and I would keep saying, "Oooh, try this one!" They were ALL good. The presentation of colorful sushi rolls turned heads on the way to our table. But I don't want the cold dishes to overshadow the hot ones. Order the Kobe beef and crispy rice topped with spicy tuna. The fact that I remembered what I ordered at KOI after partying in Vegas should speak volumes.

Oh, and the signature cocktail, 'Taste of Zen' - the best drink I had all vacation! No joke.

So if you're planning a trip to Vegas, plan a night at KOI. You won't regret it.

• Pros: The feng shui- inspired design, the California-accented sushi, the Taste of Zen!
• Cons: The music WAS a little loud

09/14/08

Overrated!!

by Kira10013

I went to Koi on a Thursday night with a girlfriend expecting fabulous sushi and exceptional service- neither of which we received. The hostess outside was super rude because she made us wait for a table for 15 minutes (even though we had reservations), informing us that they were cleaning up our table. Normally, we would be fine with this since nice restaurants are usually busy, esp on a Thurs. night. However, to our surprise, when the hostess walked us inside, there were about 10 empty tables. Then during dinner, we were interrupted every 5 minutes by a busboy asking if everything was ok, which was annoying and we found it inefficient that they don't have waiters assigned to an area/table. One may think the attentiveness of the staff equates to good service but NOOOO, it took 3 waitstaff to get my drink right (one to bring my drink out, another to bring a glass of ice and another to bring a straw). The food itself was ok, pretty fresh but defintely not worth the price. I receommend dining at Nobu's or Sushi Roku instead. Trust me, not worth the price or inefficientness.

• Pros: Not too busy- but really, is that a good sign on a Thursday night at 8 p.m.?
• Cons: Long wait but empty tables; expensive food for its value; mojitos taste like Benadryl

06/20/08

Beautiful, Breathtaking, and Tasty

by PennyPretty

Koi is such a treat. All properties, everytime. Planet Hollywood is a great casino, but KOI is the gold star of this property. Seriously it is so pretty, has a GREAT lounge area (perfect for parties). The fountain dining lounge is one of the most beautiful views in the city.. If you are in Vegas, you MUST check out this property... and when you are in LA or NY, see the others. You will not be dissapointed..

Oh Crab hand rolls- crispy rice-creamy rock shrimp.... all to DIE for..

oh,, and the saketini

and the Koi Sake

Bascially it is all amazing!!

• Pros: everything... design is a major plus
• Cons: I left too full

06/08/08

Fabulous Japanese in Las Vegas

by desireeannev

We were fortunate to have been seated in an area, the fountain lounge, that offered privacy from the main seating area, an eye-catching view of the strip and the Bellagio Water Show, and comfort; take a look at the pictures on the Koi website- really, the picture doesn't do it justice. The experience really does begin from the time you're greeted to the moment you leave Koi. Koi is appealing to all of the senses. You can't help but gaze out into the fabulous view or scan the subtle details of the room itself. The service provided to us was exceptional; we truly felt taken care of. Nathan, our server, and his support staff were intuitive, talkative, humorous, kind, attentive, and, I feel, went above and beyond. For example, my friend, Carol, asked where she could find the ladies room and one of the Koi staff walked her all the way to the entrance of the ladies room. The food was unforgettable, succulent, and adventurous. I suggest the Hamachi Fusion, the Miso Bronzed Black Cod, the Grilled Skirt Steak, the Spicy Rock Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll (this one really made an impression on us), the Coconut Rice Pudding Brulee for dessert, and the Asian Pear for cocktails. I look forward to the next time I am able to dine at Koi; it is a gem within a city of many gems.

• Pros: Appealing to all senses, unforgettable food, excellent service, ambience, located mid-strip.
• Cons: The A/C was turned up too high for our preference.

05/12/08

Go to Sushi Roku Instead

by rgumenick

The ambiance of the restaurant was very nice and there was no attitude from any of the service staff like other reviewers posted. The loud music wasn't an issue until they started play club music with bass so heavy that it was rattling the glasses on our table. If the food was truly good you could overlook that BUT...awful. Just plain awful. All the sushi tasted like it had been sitting out for a few days. One bite of sea urchin was close to inducing a gag reflex not to mention leaving you with the worst breath possible. We tried to salvage the meal by ordering off the 'hot' menu and ended up with a very average roasted duck. We ordered a comparable sushi menu at Sushi Roku a few months back and were delighted by the quality. Save yourself the trouble and just head to Sushi Roku.

• Pros: Ambiance, Service staff
• Cons: Food

03/12/08

Food and room are very good. The attitude isn't needed.

by schuyler17

I'll be brief... in short, I'd love to keep going back here for the food, but since the attitude is as high as a kite, I will frequent the other comparable sushi restaurants here in town. Their competition treats you better and remembers you and does something special for you. There are many choices here in town and what sets the top spots apart from the rest is that the good ones remember you. Sushi Roku, Nobu and even RM Seafood do an equal job with food but treat you far better.

The bar/lounge is far too big and/or under utilized - or both. If they treated locals better, they could fill that space and create a cool scene.

It's too bad because I want to like this place more and frequent it - especially in the newly revamped casino, but I'll take my business elsewhere.

You guys aren't in LA, so clue in or just be another sushi joint in the ever growing landscape. Leave the 'tude' back in Hollywood where you can get away with that garbage.

• Pros: Cool room with great design and look, very good food.
• Cons: Attitude from staff. Over-priced, treat you like a number not a person.

Buddhas, candles and prayer wheels set the peaceful mood; the sushi and Japanese cuisine feeds the soul.

by Ryan Slattery

The Scene
New York and West Hollywood hot spot welcomes a Vegas sibling; KOI really is a must-see for its curvy design and Far East decor, not to mention the reason one comes--the food. Guests enter through hand-carved Indonesian doors, passing by giant copper temple bells and beneath three Buddhas in familiar three wise monkey poses. Dine by candlelight at oval tables in adjoining rooms bearing gold-pebbled or silver-leafed wallpaper and velvet curtains or sip a cocktail among the spinning prayer wheels in an amber-lit lounge.

The Food
KOI is known for its fresh sushi and signature dishes such as the miso-bronzed black cod and the kobe beef filet mignon. If going the sushi route, and I highly recommend you do, don't skip the dragon roll. It's among the best I've ever had. Another delicious dish is the sesame-encrusted lobster tail with a yuzu sauce that really pulls out the flavor the meat. If trying one of the specialty cocktails, such as the Sin-u-Rita or Sake-Tini, let me warn you these are all heavy pours. Be sure to save room for dessert. The molten chocolate cake, served with white and dark chocolate sauces, is to die for.