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Eastside - Kokoro restaurant
4.5

Kokoro

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Japanese
  • Casual
  • Food
    good
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    good

Food: Transcendent sushi narrative

Kokoro is more than just a gustatory pleasure; it's a story in every bite. The Salmon Sushi, Chirashi Bowl, and Truffle Toro Sushi are testament to this, with their freshness emphasized, generous servings, and memorable flavors. The innovative ingredient combinations elevate the sushi experience, while the value is truly remarkable with generous portion sizes and reasonable prices.

  • Great Quality

    Sushi always fresh, high-quality ingredients, with excellent taste and presentation.

  • Okay Variety

    Menu variation and extensiveness offer choices but can be hit or miss.

Top 3 dishes at Kokoro

  1. 1

    Chicken Katsu Plate 🏆

    Chicken katsu crispy and nicely cooked, paired with a tasty sauce.

    Chicken Katsu Plate dish
  2. 2

    Salmon Sushi

    Thick, delicious slices beautifully presented; freshness emphasized.

    Salmon Sushi dish
  3. 3

    Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

    Delicious balance of heat from the tuna and crunch from the rice.

    Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice dish

Vibe: Barefaced elegance personified

Kokoro presents its diners with an ambiance that's elegant, upscale, and beautifully decorated - enhancing the overall dining experience. The music, though adding to the noise level, is a part of the casual setting. Despite the absence of mention regarding its date night suitability or trendiness angle, the well-curated aesthetics is enough to keep patrons coming back.

  • Great Ambiance

    Ambiance elegant, upscale, beautifully decorated, enhances dining experience.

  • Okay Buzz

    Restaurant aesthetic and decoration mentioned, but no clear trendiness angle.

Perks: Amicable service, droning throbs

On the service side, Kokoro has its game in check. There's no shortage of parking spaces right in front and group handling is efficient, a pleasant surprise particularly for large parties. Even children find comfort in its kid-friendly atmosphere. However, sound levels can be improved, as certain music genres can be disruptive.

  • Easy To Park

    Plenty of parking spaces right in front, easy and convenient.

  • Hard To Hear

    Loud music genres mismatched with venue's atmosphere, disrupting meals.