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Kokoro


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4 of 5 stars 27 ratings
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#3 of 58 restaurants in Lafayette
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Address: 526 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901
  • Phone:  765.742.8180
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5 of 5 stars
sharuno 1 contribution
Hawaii
Jun 25, 2009

I used to work at Kokoro while attending Purdue and I have to say it has been one of the best jobs I've ever had! Tony is a bit of a handful but that's the fun part! Kokoro means heart in Japanese and it is a perfect name for this place! Tony-san and Kazue-san are all heart! their business is... more

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5 of 5 stars
nurse29 1 contribution
winamac, in
Jan 22, 2009

Yes, the chef has his rules, but he has been cooking himself for years and it shows, the food is always fresh, high quality, and delicious. It is a wait, but worth it and if you want a relaxing night out, this is the place to go. I think the rules are great, it's about time someone stood up to... more

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2 of 5 stars
chombs 1 contribution
W Lafayette
Nov 2, 2008

My bf and I both have Asian stomach and we mostly eat Chinese/Korean/Japanese food all the time, so we decided to go to Kokoro since it is a local Japanese restaurant. I regret a little bit that I didn't check the reviews about this place first. Yes, I heard some complains about it before, but I never expected it to... more

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1 of 5 stars
81hoosier 17 contributions
battle ground, in
Oct 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

A visit on a weekend involves a wait of at least an hour - after seating. This isn't due to the popularity of the restaurant, but rather the fact that the owner is (kindly put) a "character." No employee endures his abuse for more than a short time - no matter the size of the crowd, it's pretty much him... more

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5 of 5 stars
magnetwireguy 2 contributions
West Lafayette, Indiana
Sep 30, 2008

My wife and I return to Kokoro's at least once a month. Yes, Tony is special, which is part of the show. On a good day, Tony will crack you up. On a bad day...well let's just say you wouldn't want to work there. Tony's wife, Kay, is always there and she claims Tony is a pussy cat. Forget the... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 9, 2008

Best sushi on the planet. Everything is awesome! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 5, 2008

over priced, bad wait staff more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 29, 2008

My favorite idiosyncratic restaurant. Always good for dinner and a show. Best days to go are Monday-Thursday. Friday and Sunday are very busy and with only one old curmudgeon doing most of the cooking it can take a long time to get your food. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 26, 2008

Gotta love Tony and his passion for what he dishes out. His passion has led him to be the head/only chef at the restaurant, and he prefers to prepare meals himself for quality purposes. Although the food was quite good, just quite, it was not worth the 2 hour wait after taking my order. Also, my mind had mentally "checked-out"... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 9, 2008

Great food, though Tony goes a little nuts with the japanese mayo. If you are into the soup nazi, you'll love this place. more

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Kokoro Address

526 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Tel: 765.742.8180
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.