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Westside - Koshiji restaurant
4.1

Koshiji

  • Westside
  • $$
  • Japanese
  • Casual
  • Food
    okay
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Balanced appeal to taste buds

Koshiji serves up a medley of dishes with the Yakitori, Pork Belly with Shiso, and Lamb Chops standing prominent. The authentic flavor of Yakitori, the complex textures of the Pork Belly, and the sheer excellence of the Lamb Chops gratify the taste buds. However, the lack of freshness in certain ingredients, such as the shrimp, might not appeal to those seeking farm-to-table freshness.

  • Great Value

    Lunch special delicious, great value; extensive menu and decently priced items.

  • Low Quality

    Food quality declined, lacking flavor, not wild caught shrimp mentioned.

Top 3 dishes at Koshiji

  1. 1

    Yakitori 🏆

    Most reviews praise its authentic flavor and perfect grilling.

    Yakitori dish
  2. 2

    Pork Belly w/ Shiso

    Adds fragrant shiso for texture, flavor; juicy, great marbilization.

    Pork Belly w/ Shiso dish
  3. 3

    Chicken Meatball Tsukune

    Moist, juicy meatballs surpassing other yakitori places in quality.

    Chicken Meatball Tsukune dish

Vibe: Neutral sensation or mood killer?

Despite the saltiness affecting the taste and therefore potentially ruining a date night, the restaurant’s ambiance offers a cozy and refined setting for intimate dinner sessions. The well-curated selection of sake and alcoholic beverages compensates for the restaurant's lack of buzz and partially-filled seating areas.

  • Great Ambiance

    Ambiance cozy, refined, enhances food; great for intimate, authentic experiences.

  • Negative Buzz

    Bad sign when a restaurant is regularly empty, indicates unpopularity.

Perks: Plentiful parking marred by service

The parking situation at Koshiji is easy, often free – a perk that eases the dining experience. While the noise level aligns with the lively atmosphere, the restaurant struggles with accommodating large groups efficiently. Moreover, the service is often slow, inattentive, neglecting basics, and at times, downright impolite.

  • Easy To Park

    Parking is plentiful, easy, and often free, enhancing the dining experience.

  • Okay To Hear

    Loud at times, but fits the lively atmosphere of the establishment.

  • Bad For Groups

    Cramped seating area and not able to handle large groups efficiently.