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koi: Restaurant Reviews

birman ave | The Firs Rosebank, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
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Ranked #21 of 417 restaurants in Johannesburg
Cuisines: Asian
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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- Nov 14, 2012
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Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Johannesburg
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“WOW!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

Fantastic fusion of Eastern and modern cuisine. Very trendy and popular eatery with excellent service and mind-blowing food. The dim sum and sushi is simply divine and a nice selection of imported saki rounds off the experience. Duck is also a must!

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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32 restaurant reviews
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“awesome!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

Koi is one of my favourite lunch time spots. Wide asian menu and only the best ingredients. Do indulge in the calamari for starters and some dim sum. Also my favourite is the little sweet treat served with coffees. Always vibey and food great!

Visited November 2012
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Durban, South Africa
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“Wonderful environment”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

Great food, lovely position - with indoor and outdoor eating areas. Children friendly. Attentive service, excellent quality all round.

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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34 restaurant reviews
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“Asian that blows the socks off everyone else!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

I had previously visited Koi in Sandton, but it was on a night when the nightclub next door was opening, and there were revellers everywhere. It was noisy and not a great experience.

I did, however, visit Koi in Rosebank yesterday. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. There are kids playing in the fountain, and a general jovial outdoor environment.

We started with a dim sum platter and some unusual sushi. Both were a feast for the taste buds. Each mouthful more memorable than the next. Their speciality tiger rolls were superb and by far the best sushi & dim sum I have had in a very long time - only bested by the real thing in Asia!

We next had the crispy Peking duck - which comes with pancakes and a divine hoisin sauce. Highly recommended.

The quality of the service, food and atmosphere is a 10/10 for me. Very child friendly, very relaxed and very, very good cuisine. I can't wait to go back to try more of their amazing menu!

  • Visited October 2012
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Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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“Excellent contemporary Asian food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012 via mobile

Located next to the Rosebank mall, this design restaurant serves excellent contemporary Asian food. We really enticed their dim sum, roasted duck and curry. Prices are very reasonable, service is good, and the atmosphere is trendy and hip. Recommended!

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