Family-owned standby for sushi & traditional Japanese eats with seasonal appetizers, plus sake. Based on 434 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
600 CA-1 #100, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (562) 431-1186
Website: http://www.koisealbeach.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
George Jackson
This was a gift from friends. We normally don’t go here. We had an excellent meal and drinks. People were lined up at the door at opening time. Fortunately, we had a reservation. I had mixed tempura which was good. Had interesting cold sake in these wooden boxes. It was good but a bit pricey.
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smile smile
Honestly… the sake was delicious… smooth. The sushi was okay nothing too fancy. They offer different kinds of fish you would not find everywhere. So some of their dishes they offer regular or premium fish. We got the regular, but you could tell some of the items were not as fresh and while they make the plate look nice some of the better fish cut is way smaller in size. So it definitely pricy for the quality of food… but the selection of fish kinda compensated for the price/portion size… definitely not the quality. The toro was ok. The food presentation was great, gluten free option…. Servers were amazing. It was a bit loud… definitely had to raise the voice to hear your party.
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Tyler Newton
Overall: A+ only one trip up…the poke bowl
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Lezah Higashi
Fun, authentic feeling, smaller establishment. The sushi bar was the center of attention and rightfully so! We weren’t able to sit at the sushi bar but the chefs were hammering out delicious rolls left and right! They had sake that was served in a wooden box, I can’t remember the name but it was very fun and unique!
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Jeff A (jeff63a)
Koi is my go-to sushi spot. I’ve been dining here since 1995 – 27 years! They’ve been around since 1980. Can’t believe I missed out on 15 years of this fantastic restaurant. Family owned and operated. Fresh fish, not frozen. Scratch made sauces. Best sushi chefs around. Don’t know what I love more – the food or the staff.
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Lissa Newton
Fresh, flavorful and fast. This was our first time visiting Koi, although we’ve lived nearby for most of our lives. I can see why there’s always a line coming out of this restaurant during the weekends. The soft shell crab and shrimp tempura and vegetables are some of the best I’ve ever eaten. The batter is wonderfully light and crispy without the grease. I found the bluefin toro melted in your mouth and was a favorite. The salmon was perfect. The only complaint I have is on the poke, which is how I feel about almost every one I’ve tried that isn’t Hawaiian. I thought it was a tad on the bland side, but still rather good. I would go back to this restaurant time and time again for sushi.
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Eric Johnson
Staff is the star. Found to be warm and friendly. Nice vibe. Sushi was fresh, but heavy on sauces (if that’s your preference). Fav dish was the blue fin carpaccio. Dates decor…lean into the beach vibe or traditional.
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Tiffany Huynh
Although this was my first time here, this was my guest’s go-to Japanese Cuisine. The restaurant was packed but we were lucky to get a booth fairly quickly.
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Seila Buth
If you want to enjoy an authentic Japanese sushi experience while in the luxury of California, go here!! Definitely opt for the bar seat for the best experience of Japan. I thought I was in Japan again until I stepped outside and felt the SoCal sea breeze. Fresh fish, excellent sushi chefs, and true Japanese hospitality.
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Veral Seagraves
This was a special occasion and we wanted to try someplace new. And, we’re very glad we did! Incredibly busy, and we learned why. Five stars in food, service and atmosphere! We’ll definitely be back!
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