Koi Sushi & Thai
923 Main St, Nashville, TN, 37206
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Address :
923 Main St
Nashville, TN, 37206 - Phone (615) 454-3538
- Website https://koisushithai.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Marien A.
Great variety. I had the Pad Thai and rock and roll sushi roll both of which were spectacular. The service was god awful though. It took 30 minutes just to get a glass of water and even longer to order. No one spoke English either.
(3)Lina H.
The only reason i give this a 4 rather than a 5, is the quality of food. It's not the freshest, and not the best i have tasted. HOWEVER, the service was fast, friendly, and they expedited everything quite quickly. It's really hard to find great sushi dives outside the Cali area, and this wasn't the best of them, but not the worst... have a role before you order more... what i liked best is they accommodated my gluten free sensitivity without a fuss, and even had gluten free soy sauce.
(4)Kristi B.
Their fish is always fresh, the staff is very kind and quick, this east Nashville location has a vast beer selection. There soy sauce noodles are delicious along with the garlic edamame. Koi is our go to sushi place and we love it. They know us by name.
(5)Alex B.
Big thing for me was the aiir quality. Pretty crappy, I will be sitting outside next time. Needs some plants or something in there, left feeling disoriented
(2)Jennifer H.
I was very excited to try this place but after giving it 3 tries, one star is all I can give!! Sushi is mediocre and for some reason my hot tea reeked of some sort of fish.. I could smell it from the time our waitress set it down on the table. Add to that semi-awkward service and less than satisfactory food, I definitely will not be giving this place a 4th shot.
(1)Dru W.
I came on a day when they were short staffed but they still managed to take care of me very well. I had the cashew chicken stir fry and it was very good. Restroom needed attention but overall a very positive lunch experience.
(4)Matthew H.
I didn't like the pad Thai. It was bland and mushy. The shrimp looked like it was frozen and defrosted hours ago then microwaved. Then I found an ant in my food. My friend found a huge hair in her roll. I won't be back. Bummer, since the place is so neat looking abd fun to hang out in. I wanted to like it, but couldn't find anything to like.
(1)Dan C.
First I want to say I know I am a total sushi jerk. The location is beautiful, the bar and beer selection is nice. The staff is very friendly. Now to the one star...the sushi was terrible. I am a traditionalist and order very minimally. The fish was very below average in flavor and quality. To add to that, it was very obvious the chef's had little clue how to properly cut the fish, which is a big red sign for me. Maybe the Thai food is good, but we had an $80 bill and left $60 of it on the table. Still tip your servers though people!!!
(1)Brandon F.
Their food is good. The atmosphere is really relaxed. They do take out and grab a beer while you wait. They have one of the best on tap selections I've seen in East Nashville.
(4)kristin k.
Food is okay, but staff is rude and to go orders are terrible. I got pad Thai, pho, and shrimp summer rolls. The order I got had veggie summer rolls (disappointing, but no major deal). However, the pho spilled all over while I was driving back home. All over car and shoes. I called into complain and they accused me of not being careful when I put the to go bag on my passenger seat. Will not likely go back.
(2)Micah H.
Not good! Overpriced with poor service and terribly bland. Only reason for two stars is that I didn't get sick. Figure out who you are. Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese.....figure it the heck out and and do it well! I'll bet all the good reviews here are from people that have never lived in a big coastal city with real Asian food. It seems that a lot of transplants to Nashville have bland midwestern palettes and it shows by how many mediocre restaurants are opening to rave reviews. Go to Sapporo in Rivergate for some delicious, affordable Japanese food in a home style Japanese atmosphere.
(2)Parissa G.
Similar to Erica T., our night was one of the worst restaurant experiences I have ever had. We had a group of 7 that entered around 6:30, and we did not leave until 8:30. Let me just say, we were NOT dining or drinking that entire time. 1. It took a long time to get our drink order and then our food order. While we were ordering, we asked what was in several menu items and was told "I don't know" and "You're asking the wrong person." 2. It was difficult to tell who our server was. This is not necessarily a negative thing, but it made it tricky to determine who to ask for help and who was responsible for our party. 3. One of our entrees was never entered. 4. A guest ordered a chardonnay and when he complained about the taste, there was no offer of removing it from the bill, and he was still charged. 5. Water was never refilled. 6. The dishes were never cleared from the table, even up until we left. 7. An extra beer kept coming to the table that we didn't order. 8. We had to ask the hostess to get the server to send our bill after 20 minutes of waiting. 9. When the bills arrived (split amongst various members of the party), 1 bill was correct; all the others were mixed up. 10. We waited several minutes for the bills to be rearranged, at which point the manager was requested. The server went and ran the credit cards. The server came back and stated the manager was "too busy" to speak and could she help me. As I stated my issues, there was no apology and no offer of rectifying the situation. I feel the underlying issue was understaffing. The server was clearly running around as quickly as she could, the kitchen could not handle the capacity of the orders and backed up. Several times, we noticed the hostess running food to tables and helping with other guests. On the positive side, the food was good, the ambience was nice, and as someone else mentioned, the beer selection is really good. Overall, quite a disappointing evening, though, due to service and staffing problems and I can positively say I will not be back.
(1)Bina D.
Worst sushi experience ever. Servers were friendly enough but obviously don't know what they're doing. They run around confused to all sections of the restaurant, forget orders, yell at each other in Vietnamese, and aren't helpful when it comes to splitting the bill. When I finally got my bill it was wrong and took another 20 minutes to correct. The food is alright. Sushi isn't up to par with Ichiban and Rasun's. Thai food is so so. I guess if you're desperate for Asian this is the best place for a slow fix. The whole place is laden with cameras. It made me uncomfortable. The bar has a great beer selection and looks very nice. Great place to sit for an hour or two as I waited for two sushi rolls and udon soup. Longest wait I've ever had and I won't be back. The woman behind the beer counter was snappy when I asked for a refill. I wouldn't recommend this place!
(1)Jeremy D.
The food is good, but hope you're not in a hurry...just waited 45 minutes for a to-go order on a not-crowded Monday night. Nope, no special order, just pad Thai & soup. Not so much as an acknowledgment, let alone an apology, from the staff. Sorry (not sorry) but 55 minutes from the time I walked in the door until the time I walked out with a VERY simple order is absolutely unacceptable for an established restaurant chain...especially without a single word of apology. I was really excited when koi opened on the east side as we've been without good Thai since Pad Thai Kitchen closed. Unfortunately, I guess I'll have to either trek to midtown to get my Thai fix or just do without...I won't be back to koi any time in the foreseeable future.
(1)Heather K.
The sushi is great here. They have a great selection of beers on draft, however, not all the servers are very good on alcoholic beverages so dont order anything complicated. Other than that, its a great sushi place on the East side.
(5)Whitney L.
I hate to give this place 2 stars but I was really upset with my experience last night. Me and one of my good friends decided to eat there last night before a night out on the town. I order the condition pho and she ordered sushi. It literally took us 45 minutes to get our food. I've been serving tables since 15 and I know you should always check on your tables every 15 minutes to see how we were doing right??? The girl never checked on us to tell us our food was gonna take some time I was so upset and STARVING!!!! Maybe it was a bad night or something the restaurant wasn't full at all. The pho was okay.
(2)Daniel W.
The food is always fantastic. The service can be off if they are busy, but over all this is a great place!
(4)Sherry Y.
With only an hour to spare in between dance classes for a weekend workshop, five of us rushed into Koi around 11:10am on a Sunday. The server received our frantic timeline and orders warmly, getting our dishes to us within 10 minutes. The interior runs the gamut from a dark oak bar area to Thai-style mat seating near the windows to traditional booth and chair seating. The areas all feel pretty cohesive within the mellow, warm-colored interior. Food-wise, I can only speak for the decently priced chicken and shrimp Pad Thai. I would say its the perfect amount of spice (at a level 3), sourness and nuttiness. I wish they offered a bit more vegetables on the side for mix-ins, but still quite tasty. I especially like that they offer a shrimp and poultry option, as the tender chicken combines well with the brininess of the seafood. My friend's Thai tea looked beautifully done, with cream drifting down into a black tea base all held in a gigantic glass goblet. We received our checks even before the meals, a must for those in a rush. Overall, accommodating, kind staff and a relaxing ambience.
(4)Hugh M.
Disclaimer: I used to wait tables and work lines in everything from a bar to a nice steakhouse. I never ever do this. But this is one of the worst. On par with battered and fried. Took forrrrrever to get my food first off. And on top off that, the wait staff is NOT happy. They obviously hate either the manager, or someone or something. And. It's the worst sushi I've had in a long time. Walmart sushi. Terrible. And did I mention the servers were terrible. Cmon. At least fake it. Why should I give my money to someone who first off doesn't give a...and then tip on top of that? No. Not ever, ever, again. And the whole "the servers are black holes of human happiness", is a review on the ambiance. It's not cool. It sucks. Don't go here.
(1)Steve C.
One of my favorite restaurants, it offers many different types of Asian food. Service is very good even when they are full. Food is tasty, it's a good place for groups. Nice decoration and relaxing environment. It can be bit loud sometimes during the dinner time.
(4)Eboni S.
Koi is a nice place. The ambiance was just my speed, and it was reasonably priced. The only issue we had last night was we waited close to 40 minutes for our food. I've never waited that long for sushi and pho. They honestly didn't seem that busy. I was also pretty hungry, so that intensified the wait. We didn't make a big fuss because we actually like Koi. The wait was just a bit inconvenient. Besides that my experience was decent.
(3)Jim G.
This is our favorite Thai place. They have great prices and great food. They are more Thai than Japanese food oriented but both are great.
(5)Shane M.
The food here is about what I expect from a chain-sushi joint: A variety of highly Americanized rolls topped with 1,000 sauces. The house hot sake is a nice addition to every meal. Now, let's talk about the service: I have been here probably 10 times. Half the time, service is acceptable, and the food comes out without too much delay. The other half, well... I'm assuming the fish must swim from the Sea of Japan, to my table - because I've experienced up to one hour delays between ordering, and getting food. A table near me, with children, waited 90 minutes. Sure, it was a busy night, but I expect the fish to swim a little faster in getting to the restaurant, you know? Thankfully, I like hot sake. In 90 minutes, I can drink enough hot sake to do the moonwalk in front of our server, with a (tasteful, and theme correct) Japanese lampshade on my head.
(3)Ashley T.
Updating my review because we wanted sushi and decided to give this place another shot. I had red curry tofu for lunch from the 8th Ave location which was awesome, but this review is solely for the Main Street location. We got 6 different types of sushi to go tonight and every single one was really good. We tried the dragon, spicy dragon, Fuji, red devil, inari, and spicy crawfish rolls. We sat at the bar and drank draft beer - a super extensive draft beer selection - while we waited and the bartender was nice enough to let us try a sample of beers we were unsure of ordering a pint of. Friendly bartender, great beer selection, good sushi. We will be back for sure!
(4)Shawn L.
The Thai food is about average. Maybe above average. The rice that comes with it in to go orders is not usually enough. The sushi I got there was awful. Sometimes the meat is fresh, sometimes the chicken tastes like it's been sitting out most of the day. It's so hit or miss here. The wait time is by far the worst. To go orders take forever and it doesn't help if you eat there. East Nashville is over the barrel because there are no better options around here. I'm about to order from there but going with safe options. Pad Thai with tofu and Pad Kee Mao with beef instead of my chicken preference.
(3)Andy B.
Food is great. Both the Thai and Sushi are excellent, but the service is consistently poor. Three words describe the service: SLOW, SLOW, SLOW. I have been here a dozen times and plan to continue to be a regular, but don't come if you're in a hurry or short on patience like my brother.
(3)Courtney A.
As far as the Koi restaurant chain goes in Nashville... This is by far the worst. This is my third time going to this location and I am completely over giving him the benefit of the doubt for being new... The first two times I ordered lunch take-out from here and had to wait an extra 15 to 20 minutes (after placing the order 20 minutes prior) for them to make it. This last time, we decided to dine in for dinner on Friday... While it was a little slow, the food was below average (the curry which was way, way too sweet), But they do have a good beer selection. The bill between two of us ended up being $60 which is higher than most thai restaurants around town, but whatever, it's Friday.... The kicker comes when I checked my bill statement today and they proceeded to charge me A 20% tip on top of my bill even though I left them $12 in cash. Not only am I furious about being charged roughly $85 on a $60 subpar meal, I will never ever be going back.
(1)John P.
I'm surprised to hear about slow service here. We must have been lucky but have been there 5 or 6 times. The first time I went there (lunch) I paid attention to the time. We had our food 15 minutes (Sushi and some Pho) and paid and out the door in 45 minutes. Have been a couple of times at night when it was very busy and took longer than that but not annoyingly long. I've had Sushi every time and the prep looked good. Maybe they have a new guy? Anyway, the variety on the menu is the main selling point.
(4)Ally S.
I was visiting for the week from St. Pete Fl. i admit it was a bit wait in line, i think people are just anxious to try it. I believe it's because their food is awesome. Yummy rolls and awesome bar. It's worth the wait. My favorite is eating sushi called the sunflower and some of my moms yummy soy sauce noodles =D.
(5)Walter H.
I must say this place should be a Sushi joint only. The massaman Thai dish I got was terrible. The half the potatoes were not cook all the way and something was missing in the favor. If you advertise pineapples in a dish, there should be one than one. Hands down a disappointment. The chicken spring rolls taste better than the meal and I'm sure they were frozen packaged rolls. All the money spend on atmosphere and entertainment but none on flavor. Big waste of money.
(1)Hank D.
The sushi portions were nice but the quality of the rice was a bit sticky. I think that the rice was subpar and the salad with ginger dressing was extremely weak. The atmosphere was great and the service was prompt, but not overly friendly. I was surprised by the full bar and the large size of the inside. I would recommend a second return to see what the other part of the large menu has to offer. Thank you 37206!
(4)Meg G.
We ordered take out from Koi for the second time last night. I waited to write my review until this second visit because the first time was very shortly after this location opened. I try to give new places a pass and a second chance. We got the pad kee mao, the red curry and the tom yum soup. I liked the Pad Kee Mao. The noodles and veggies were good. The red curry was my favorite. Really, really delicious. The tom yum soup was okay. It was more just a Thai take on chicken soup, which wasn't bad, but I had a tom yum soup I ordered in NYC when we lived there that is my gold standard. It isn't Koi's fault, but I really wanted something more like that soup. Maybe I will try the tom kha soup next time and see if that is a better match. We've only ever done take out, so I can't comment on what it is like to eat in. Overall, Koi scratches my Thai itch. It is what I am hoping for when I eat Thai.
(4)James M.
This place is great. Wonderful ambience, friendly staff, and delicious food. I've been so many times since they opened (they're walking distance from my office), and they've yet to disappoint. My faves: veggie pad Thai, veggie panang curry w/ brown rice, and spicy salmon roll (all the sushi is so good). Ohhhhh. Also: FANTASTIC beer selection!
(5)Joe C.
I visited Koi with a group of friends for a birthday dinner. Our entire party did not arrive at the same time, but we were seated anyway - which is a plus! So many places now require your full party before seating you. The inside is much bigger than I had expected. It's nicely decorated, and has a handful of televisions to catch a game. They have an extensive drink menu, with some great beers on tap. They provided us with an iPad to view photos of their sushi rolls which was much more helpful than just reading a description in a menu. They have a ton of speciality rolls - fairly priced and large portions. The Dragon Roll was incredibly tasty! The only downside - service was a bit slow, and we often had to call a server over to order more drinks as opposed to being checked on periodically. Overall, it's some of the best and cheapest sushi I've found...I'll definitely go back for the dragon roll!
(4)Kate A.
Love this Koi the most. We always sit at the bar and get the best service. Try to avoid "dinner hours" (get there early or wait till around 830 if its the weekend). Tons of beers on tap and sushi is always great! I will say the special rolls (I.e. The ones that are $10+) are HUGE and I preferably don't like that so I stick with the simple rolls (philadelphia, eel, and Alaska are my go to rolls). The salad roll is also great for a carb free option.
(4)Christine K.
I was so excited when I found out that they're opening sushi restaurant close to my work! I've tried their other location on Charlotte and I love them! I came to visit for a to-go order on my lunch break. The establishment didn't seem busy but my order took a little more than expected. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and octopus roll, very basic but it took a good 25 minutes for my order to be finished. I figured because they're fairly new so I just shrugged it off, despite my time frame. Unfortunately, once I opened my lunchbox the rolls were very messy, very poorly presented. I've never seen a roll that only had 6 pieces? Traditionally basic rolls come in 8 pieces. Two days later I decided to try this place out again but this time I called in. I asked them if I could get extra wasabi and ginger also a side of Sriracha sauce. (I asked the same request the first visit and they forgot.) Went to go pick it up and again, the same messy presentation and NO extra wasabi, ginger or Sriracha sauce. WHHHYY YOU DO THIS TO MEEEE?! For $12-15 bucks for two basic rolls at least make it look like it's worth it. Will be coming back only because I'm a sushi crack addict. ** Disclaimer** I was a server at a sushi restaurant for 7 years and 2 as a manager back in Cali. I'm not what people call Yelpers, "wannabe food critics". I know my stuff, especially Japanese restaurants.
(3)Justin F.
Great Thai and sushi for Nashville. I have been here several times and really enjoy the Thai food more than the sushi, and it generally comes out much quicker. I can understand on a Friday or Saturday night to be a bit behind on service but it seems they are just understaffed all the time. It is hard to blame the servers and bartender when they are simply overworked and the kitchen can't keep up. On the bright side when you get your food it is always delicious. I have yet to eat anything that I didn't like. Will recommend if you do not have somewhere to be right after. LOL
(4)Tulané H.
I hate to do this but Koi needs to get it's act together. The Franklin location is impeccable, this location... not so much. It took us 15 minutes to be greeted last night and receive our waters. We walked out. I've never walked out of a restaurant. Get your service together, your food is too good for this crap.
(1)Cassie L.
Koi has become a weekly date with my self spot! I enjoy the atmosphere and the food has never failed my taste buds! I usually sit at the bar and enjoy conversation and great food. Koi has never left me unsatisfied!
(5)Carolyn M.
What a nice add to the neighborhood! Great ambiance, awesome beer selection, super friendly staff. I had the Thai - something spicy and noodly and it was great. The saucy edamame was tasty too. My half pint adored the bed seating, although keeping her from bouncing around became the focus of my meal pretty quickly.
(4)Lizzy M.
First of all, I am from California and am spoiled with seafood from the coast. I am also a HUGE sushi fan and since moving to Nashville in July I have been searching for a restaurant that can stand close to anything you will find in my home state. This is one of the best Sushi restaurants that I have encountered in Nashville. They have excellent portions of fish and unique rolls that you can customize to suit your tastes. The only suggestion I have for the Sushi chefs is to use a little more sauce on the rolls that advertise it. Since it is advertised as a Thai food restaurant as well I had to try the Pad Thai. I was not disappointed! Just the right amount of spice, tons of vegetables and noodles. This seems to be a one-stop Asian cuisine restaurant. On my most recent visit to Koi I tried their Pho with vegetables and was blown away! The broth is very authentic, slightly sweet, very delicious. The only reason I cannot give Koi five-stars is the service. They always seem to be short staffed and I have ended up waiting for service much longer than I should. Please management, figure it out! Hire more people! The food here is such a success, don't limit it by having slow service. PS- I love that they are always playing jazz music! Very nice atmosphere.
(4)Tom A.
This place is solid. It's a little nicer than the 8th Ave location. Sushi is decent. I will come back for sure.
(4)Shauna S.
Excellent food, pictures of all the sushi on an ipad at the table, great atmosphere and a large selection of beer on tap. I give this place an A+ and will be back.
(5)Danielle H.
This unassuming joint on Main was the perfect laid back experience my fiance and I were looking for! Customer service: We were welcomed at the door, and we were given the opportunity to seat ourselves wherever we'd like. Our waitress asked us what we'd like to drink and was extremely patient when we needed "a couple more minutes" every two minutes for ten minutes straight lol. Which leads me to the menu... Menu: The reason it took us so long to decide on what we wanted to order was because the menu was so extensive! They had about 30 beers (craft brews and locals) on tap, a separate sake and wine menu, a regular menu that featured starters and main courses, and ANOTHER electronic tablet that showed you what each roll looked like! I loved that aspect because I'm very visual. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was nothing like I had assumed it would judging by the exterior. It was very modern, eclectic, classy and even had a jazzy night club feel to it. It probably helped that jazz music was playing overhead to set the mood. The lights were dimmed, the seating arrangement was perfect, offering stand alone tables but also bar stools and booths. Food: We ordered the miso soup which was phenomenal for being a pretty simplistic dish, the ginger salad and 3 various sushi rolls. I highly recommend the cherry blossom which highlights tuna with sunflower seeds and roe. Thank you Koi! We will be back very soon and be telling everyone about you! : )
(4)Bob R.
7:30 dinner. Packed house. Why packed? Who the hell knows. I've been a vegetarian for 20 years and never sent anything back, never really complained, never been comped a meal. Tonight, that all would change. My date and I both ordered vegetarian bento boxes. One with mixed veg, one with teriyaki tofu. Starters came quickly. Never been a fan of sushi bar ginger salads but this was especially horrible. I asked my date who likes those salads from other places if it was par for the course and she said hell no. Major wait between starters and the bento box. I didn't time it so I won't estimate but way too long. Date's teriyaki tofu was ok but ice cold. My stir fry tasted like burnt oil poured over vegetables. Dove in to my veg sushi roll and found imitation crab inside. Well now I'm angry. Waitress took forever to come back and when she did I had to say something. Manager came by and offered to comp my box but didn't notice that my date's meal was barely touched also. Never. Again. The absolutely worst sushi and dining experience I have ever had. Keep packing the house east nashvillians. Better you than me
(1)Melissa M.
I ordered the Rock n Roll and Crunchy Shrimp rolls for carryout. they looked and tasted great. The Rock n Roll was fantastic. The tuna on top was like butter. So wonderful.
(4)Janet S.
The stars go to the decor and effort made to open up in our hood. A large place indeed, two levels, one with a bar bar and one with a sushi bar, tables, booths, hence seating for everyone. TV's unfortunately are in place. Overall a nice non zen atmosphere just as we knew it would be. The food was awful...as we kinda thought it might be, a mixture of rolls and Thai dishes and some others. Pablo opted for the Pho Tai, which was lamentable, no flavor, no nuance, thought the beef was nice. I had the Blue Ocean roll, not a roll person but they had provided a tablet so you could scan through the rolls and look out the prettiest. It tasted of mess, day old Kroger sushi effort, none of the flavors were identifiable. Perhaps I chose badly. Service Ok, and the food came out in good time despite being busy, they had three lads at the sushi bar beavering away. There is a massive craft beer menu and cocktails and this is good as its close to home, pair this with something safe like a spicy tuna roll and methinks I will not have to moan.
(2)Andrea A.
Went for the first time and I must say it was delicious. The food was fresh and the drinks were right on point. I ordered the Fugi Roll, Lomein Noodles with beef and an added spice kick to it. I cooled it off with a Pear Martini and then a Pomegrnate Martini. The staff is very friendly, attentive and aim to please. It got crowded but the staff was working all patrons to satisfaction....I'll be BACK.....
(5)Chris N.
I have been a few times and I have always received average or below average service. I have been during the week and on Sunday nights. They are always understaffed and this time it took 40 mins. to receive sweet and sour chicken!!!! The owner needs to get staffed accordingly or he will slowly lose his investment. I expressed my concerns and they acted like they did not even care. What the ??? Do yourself a favor, go somewhere that cares about their customers. NOT worth the time for the quality of food and service.
(2)Patty H.
I have eaten in the restaurant 1x and it was average sushi. Thought I would give it another chance so ordered out a crunchy shrimp roll and yellow tail sashimi. Crunchy part was not crunchy, very little shrimp, rolls too big and rice loose. Asked for spicy didn't get it. Yellow tail was a bit slimy and only 2 thin pieces. I got home and couldn't eat it. I called ?manager? Told her and she said everything is made when ordered and "what do you want me to do?" I said I guess nothing but I won't be back. She hung up in my face. Is that good customer service? It should have been Ken's restaurant anyway, he's awesome!
(1)Stefanie P.
Very happy with their menu, sushi and beer selection. Great choices of sushi rolls and as well as thai dishes. The staff is friendly and quick. They've been open 2 days (Opened on Sept 1, 2014) so I'm sure they're still working out some kinks!
(4)Nick K.
Food was good but service was slow as others have said. Just got check after being here for an hour and a half.
(3)Samma A.
A long beautiful maple wood topped bar highlights the main Koi dining room. In the back upper area is a cozy sushi bar for those wanting to be close to the sushi crafting action. Koi Sushi & Thai on Main street is among the East Nashville restaurants with the most distinguished ambience. The fancy bar, the private booths and the dark decor give it a fine timeless vibe. I enjoyed a zang with my sushi with hot cups of one of their halfdozen sakes. They have a wine wall of top wines but my pocketbook didn't permit that vino. To me sushi & sake go together like Jack & Diane. The Dixie roll has 3 fish and also crab so theres no room for rice, but it is #1. Also tops is the deepfried Dragon sushi with eel and the baked Volcano with spicy mayo. If I could I would give it 4 1/2 stars, for sure.
(4)FoodCritic 6.
The sushi was okay. Nice classy place. Only thing was the server kept on saying ok brother or thanks brother. It's fine. However sounds very unprofessional as a server.
(3)Dale C.
Fantastic rolls and curry. Huge beer selection. Staff are friendly and helpful, even when place was very busy and somewhat short staffed. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Laura S.
I read the reviews before we tried Koi, so I was expecting service to be slow, however I was pleasantly surprised! There was no wait to be seated but the place was pretty full. We went around 8pm on a Tuesday evening and were done around 9pm. It's funny to me that people with a party of 7 complained about a 2 hour wait in their reviews, as this should be expected when you have a large party. I would have to agree with some other reviews that the sushi rolls are on the expensive side ($10-12 each), however they were delicious so in my opinion, it's worth it. We really enjoyed the Dynamite and Honolulu rolls. Koi has a very unique selection of rolls. Surprisingly, they also have a TON of beers on tap which is unusual for a sushi restaurant. I may not drive across town to visit this place, but since it's in my neighborhood, we will certainly be back!
(5)Alec R.
We have ordered take out a few times. In all but one instance the food was ready in the timeframe that they provided over the phone. We have enjoyed a handful of different rolls and will usually order the Salmon bento box. Overall, the food has always been good. I can't say it's the best sushi, nor am I the best judge of the best sushi, but we like it well enough to return.
(4)David B.
TERRIBLE SERVICE!! But that's just the start! I got VIOLENTLY SICK after eating here. My girlfriend was hospitalized and I literally had the shakes for 48 hours. Please if you care about yourself go somewhere else. FYI management has refused to call me back about this situation. Which leaves me beyond pissed.
(1)Erica T.
Worst restaurant experience ever. 1. Waitress took 20 mins to take our order. 2. While ordering, asked what was in a menu item and was told "I don't know." 3. Wrote down every single thing we ordered and wrote it down wrong. Had to correct her. 4. Came back 15 minutes after ordering to confirm order. 5. Took 30 minutes to get beer. 6. Two people had their food arrive and then the other two people never had theirs arrive. After an hour, we were told the computer "jumped" and they were not making our food yet. 7. We ordered salads, that never came, even though two people got their entrees. 8. Asked to speak to a manager and were told she was "too busy". 9. Every table around us was also having issues whether a bill that was wrong, no service, no food, etc. 10. This was totally beyond ridiculous. We finally just put some cash on the table and left. Never going back. 11. No soda refills??? - Oh and my crunchy shrimp was so bad I ate one bite and didn't continue. I was one of the people who actually got food. I didn't dare touch the spicy tuna since it was raw. I just couldn't trust that it wouldn't make me sick after everything else going so wrong. I would put no stars if I could. Given everyone else's experience around us, this place needs to close and call it a day.
(1)Tim M.
I eat out four or five times a month. I ate at Koi on January 16 Friday night, rather busy. Without question this was the worst dining experience I have ever had in my entire life. It was the worst service you can ever imagine. It took them about an hour and a half to get us our first course, a sushi roll. When it came, it looked like it had sat under a heat lamp for an hour and a half. I witnessed other patrons screaming at the hostess about how awful it was. No manager on the premises. My only regret was not leaving without paying. But guess what? When we finally finished two and half hours later, and it slowed down, we were swarmed by four five people asking "separate checks or together". A den of thieves here....Think about the worst dining experience you ever had or heard of and multiply it by 10. Never ever again, and I beg you to go to one of the other very good Asian restaurants in Nashville and let the place fade into oblivion.
(1)Zach O.
Unfortunately I cannot give a good review for this restaurant. I brought my family into Koi last night, a toddler, 3 year old , an 11 year old and my 13 year old. We were seated fairly quickly and service came within a reasonable time. It wasn't great but acceptable. We ordered a few soft drinks and a delicious beer . The beer came out first and a few minutes later the kids drinks came. We were ready to order and order we did. We got sushi and a couple bento boxes, some edamame and fried wontons. Every thing tasted fine. But, later it it was not so good. That happens, I understand the industry. When I called this morning to let them know I was told " maybe it is a virus and I might want to go to a doctor" . I told them I appreciated their opinion , but that that may want to check their service line. I also said I wanted to talk to them before posting anything on Yelp. I should say I asked for a manger , but none were available. I came home and decided to call again to talk with a manager after speaking with my daughter. She was acquainted with the party seated next to us and after a short conversation today they discover both were sick this morning. Diagnosis: tempura oil was bad. When I spoke to the manager she said they had called the owner but the owner said" I don't know" . End of story, the manager was combative and not once were we apologized to for the potential of any discomfort from their establishment. So bummer no great Thai place on the east side. And if you have a problem the management will not give a care. Booo
(1)Meredith G.
I called over a week ago to make reservations for a party of 15 for a friend's birthday dinner. To me this seemed like plenty of advance notice, but apparently not since our service was terrible. While we did have to wait about 20 minutes for our whole party to arrive, our waiter was very sparse and didn't stay around to take drink orders as new people came in. Our reservation was for 7 and we didn't leave until 9:30 due to the long wait getting our food. Everything arrived in short bursts, causing some people to wait 10-20 minutes for their food while watching everyone else eat. One of my friends waited almost 45 minutes for her sushi, and wasn't given any kind of discount for her extremely long wait. In addition to the slow service, the staff was not very friendly or apologetic, which makes me think this kind of occurrence is normal. The food was great, but I'm not sure if I'll be returning to dine in.
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