Koko Kitchen

07/21/2008 Posted by JapaneseLotus

I've tried many Japanese restaurants in Salt Lake City. This place is the best so far. The foods they serve are very close to real Japanese food.

06/22/2008 Posted by lewisss

I've had Koko Kitchen's teriyaki and several different sushi rolls, and I've never been disappointed.

06/08/2008 Posted by Bigguyone1

I had been recommended to go to Koko's for quite a while - as I eat out about 6x a week and usually sushi 2x a week. I went on a saturday around noon so there would be minimal lines - we did find a seat quickly in the "back" at the sushi bar. I took a look at the menu and it had a limited variety of rolls and had the regular nigiri (nothing unusual). I was hoping - well....maybe a limited variety but probably great at what they do have....not so much. The rolls were average for flavor - nothing above the usual. The Poky Dynamite was rather spicy and also they did not have "light/sushi soy" other than in to go packets. I would say the rolls were average with slightly higher than average prices - all while not having a higher price atmosphere. All in all - it's ok but don't settle for ok when there are a lot of good sushi places downtown with a much better value.

Pros: quaint area

Cons: prices are too high and limited variety

06/01/2008 Posted by astrobabe83

Experienced racial harassment there! This place is ridiculous! This blond server boy made fun of my "Japanese accent" and wanted me to repeat a certain word over and over again and was actually , yes, actually LAUGHING AT ME when he did so.I was born and raised in Salt Lake and NOBODY had EVER made fun of my "accent". Called at least 10 times trying to make a formal customer complaint to the manager or owner but they were NEVER available and HING UP on me.Server and people answering the phone were rude. This place is also very dirty- just look at the dirty floor with used plates and chopsticks all over and you will know. Making fun of a "Japanese accent" in a Japanese restaurant? They should know better than that!! WILL NEVER GO BACK AGAIN and have already told all my friends not to go again!

Pros: NO PROS

Cons: RACIAL HARASSMENT

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05/12/2007 Posted by wasatchdive

I came here after my friend recomending me to this place. Being from japan, and being a chef, it's as authentic as Utah can be. There is this idiot who left a review here as follow. Spoiled by CA Sushi.....Posted by sweetspice on 09/07/2005 ....I ordered a Philly roll, which was overpriced for what I received, in my opinion. I am from CA and I think I am spoiled living so near the ocean and the quaility and affordability of the sushi there. There was a lot of extra herbs that made my sushi plate pretty, but upon eating a couple on accident, sure didn't add to the flavor. My teryaki bowl, however, was quite good. I definitely recommend that. blah blah blah Being from California doesnt mean anything. I worked in California and used a frozen tuna from Vietnam. just because its by the ocean it means nothing. Most of all, how can you tell how fresh the fish is by eathing PHILLY ROLL. Smoked salmon cream cheese and avocado??? are you kidding me?? smoked salmon is fresh from the my freezer. NOT FROM THE WEST COAST OCEAN YOU IDIOT!!! how dare you tell the reader that you know how fesh the fish is by eating cured salmon mixed with fatting avocado and creamcheese?? you probably don't even know how to eat sushi. dipp the roll in regular soy and let the rice soak up till it's too salty too eat???... shut up and stop writing meaningless reveiws!! Learn the etiquette and techinque of EATING sushi and then maybe write reviews. this place was a great place and had cheap authentice japanese noodle combination for $7.

Pros: affordable and good quality for the price

Cons: takes awhile for an order to come out

12/29/2006 Posted by pirateye

This place is great, cheap, and the sushi guy will make rolls out of anything you want. Bring strawberries, and he will add some spicy octopus. Don't be put off by the lack of glitter, in fact, come here if you hate glitter.

Pros: No nonsense good food ie you can wear sweatpants because no one cares

Cons: what to do with all of these extra sparkles?

03/03/2006 Posted by lizzyq

My Fiance and I have been putting off going to Koko Kitchen for months now. We tend to get caught up in our few vegetarian friendly restauarants. But, we finally went, and we were not disappointed. They mark thier menu with little heart indicating whether it is vegetarian or vegan. We got 2 sushi rolls, both were very good. We also ordered a Curry dumpling plate. The dumplings were not good. They were too salty and hard to eat. But the rest of the dish was very good. It came with some rice and veggies and a side of rice noodle salad. It is a cute little shop, and a little bit cheesy, but we will return again for some for sushi.

Pros: Veg Friendly, Nice Staff, Location

Cons: It could be decorated

11/17/2005 Posted by jillzey

We went to Koko Kitchen for lunch the other day, on my boyfriends sisters recommendations. She was raving about it for hours. I still am not sure what the raving was about. The food was good, I had curry tofu, but they use softer tofu then I prefer but my boyfriend liked his chicken teriyaki. The potato salad was different and good. Skip the curry dumplings, they were overcooked and not that exciting. The décor is very interesting, eclectic and but seems to be thrown together haphazardly. There is masking tape hanging from the windows, quickly written notes to return your dishes, random metal rods hanging empty, and elastic bands holding back the curtains. All of that being saidthe food was still good and the service prompt. They were friendly and fast. Overall, it was good and I would return but it didnt knock Ahh Sushi from being my favorite.

09/07/2005 Posted by sweetspice

....I ordered a Philly roll, which was overpriced for what I received, in my opinion. I am from CA and I think I am spoiled living so near the ocean and the quaility and affordability of the sushi there. There was a lot of extra herbs that made my sushi plate pretty, but upon eating a couple on accident, sure didn't add to the flavor. My teryaki bowl, however, was quite good. I definitely recommend that.

09/23/2004 Posted by ekrug

Some friends and I ambled into Koko kitchen on a lark about a year ago, and were confronted with some of the best Japanese food on six continents. (Maybe on seven.) My favourites are the miso soup and the vegetable roll; my boyfriend appreciates the rice balls. A number of exciting options exist for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. The interior dining area has a bit of a stark ambience, so take advantage of the patio in the summer months and enjoy your food al fresco.

Pros: great food, reasonably priced, friendly staff