Koi
(212) 921-3330
40 W 40th St
New York,
NY
10018
40.7529
-73.9837
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown South Central
What People Are Saying About Koi
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
The Scene
A giant white fishnet lines the walls and ceiling, tethering in fashionable socialites to this dark, sexy pond. Comfy beige banquettes, bamboo plants and mod chandeliers accentuate a stylish spot so favored by the voguerati that you can forget about booking a table during Fashion Week.
The Food
The more exciting, fusiony items shine over the standard sushi. Dishes like carpaccio-thin hamachi, smartly marinated in salty soy, sharp wasabi, citrusy yuzu and an earthy hint of truffle oil, reminds diners that this is more than an afterparty. And the celeb clientele can't upstage bites of crispy, chewy rice blocks topped with smooth, chili-marinated tuna. Plates arrive in quick succession, but take time to savor the sugary skin of the miso cod, the crispiness of rock shrimp tempura, or the Peruvian yellow pepper puree bolstering the smoky hanger steak.
User Reviews
1234jg
July 06, 2009
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. If you want great sushi in midtown, check this place out.
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MikeyZ22
December 28, 2008
I have dined at many of the fine Japanese restaurants in NYC and just tried Koi for the first time last night and was not impressed. Service Seated promptly & service was great Food Extremely small portions (not worth the money) Albacore with cruncy red onions was about 3 thinly slices pieces of fish with a mound of fried onlions on top. Was certainly not worth $14 and really didn't have any great taste to it. Server recommended the Crispy Rice as an appetizer which he said was a favorite. It was 5 rectangles of deeply fried white rice with spicy tuna plopped on top. It was very oily and when you bit into it, there really wasn't any crunch. The pieces of fried rice kind of stuck to your teeth and inside of your mouth. It was definitely not worth it for $16 and did not start off the meal right. The sushi rolls were tasty but nothing to die for and the black cod was delicious. Wine About 15 bottles to choose from with the starting price around $42 which is a little over priced Ambiance Large room nicely decorated with loud music. Our table was upstairs in the back. The only problem with the seating is that one person gets a nice view of the door leading to the kitchen and the other gets a view of the room. Comparison Compared to other restaurants such as Sushi Samba, Nobu, Matsuri, Haru & Momoya etc I would rank Koi last and do not think I will return there again or recommend it to others.
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bulgoki
November 07, 2008
I travel quite often to NYC from LA and although i have been to the Koi in LA, i think i favor the koi in the city much more. The food is consitent from LA which is great, because i know i won't be surprised with something unexpected and weird...LOL!!!! I love their miso black cod, sea bass, shishito peppers, tiger prawns, tuna tartare. i'm not a big sashimi person, but i do love sea food...koi seems to know exactly how to satisfy my picky tummy. :) As much as i love the dinner menu, their lunch menu is just as great. It gets a bit noisy there, but that just shows you how much people love the place and frequent there. I mean would you dine at a restaurant that didn't have a line or didn't have any customers? I wouldn't...I can't end this review without talking about the decor, the bar, and the service. ALL excellent!!!! For those fo you who love fine dining and can afford it, should add Koi to the list of restaurants to visit. If you are lucky, you will fun into a few celebrities here and there. The last time i was there, i saw Cynthia Nixon dining there with her friends enjoying a nice lunch for 4. :)
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Know Before You Go:
For pre or post-dinner drinks, don't miss the Bryant Park Hotel's terrific, subterranean Cellar Bar.
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Hotel Restaurants, Breakfast, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
