AYCE Japanese spot, known for generous portions and sushi rolls. Quality can be hit or miss, but it's a filling option.
Kikoo Sushi offers an all-you-can-eat Japanese dining experience that has been a go-to for many over the years. While some patrons note that the quality has shifted and the price has increased, it remains a popular spot for those looking to fill up on sushi.
Kikoo Sushi is an all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant. While some reviews mention that rolls can be 'sloppy looking,' the generous portions ensure you leave full. The salmon roll has been specifically highlighted as a positive dish, though some long-time patrons feel the quality has dropped and prices have risen significantly, making it less of a value proposition than it once was.
"The salmon roll has been specifically mentioned as a recommended dish."
Customer feedback on Kikoo Sushi is mixed, with some appreciating the all-you-can-eat value and others noting a decline in quality and value over time.
Important Note
Some patrons have noted that the restaurant charges extra if you don't finish your food, and older reviews suggest a decline in quality and value compared to previous years.
"A user shared a long article about the social history of restaurants in New York City, which they found enjoyable."
Neutral"The commenter suggested sushi as a good option for a high-end takeout meal, noting that it's enjoyable for groups and easy to handle for cleanup and plating."
Positive"The user finds the discussion about halal requirements for sushi to be ridiculous and suggests eating at home."
Negative"The user expresses disbelief about rice being a concern for halal status and advises to just say 'bismillah' and eat."
Neutral"The user lists potential non-halal aspects of sushi, including sauces, alcohol in rice, non-halal fish, and cross-contamination with other non-halal foods or preparation methods."
Neutral"The user is asking for clarification on what specific ingredients in sushi might not be halal."
Neutral"The user mentioned Kikoo Sushi when discussing their preference for writers who explore new restaurants rather than rehashing popular ones."
Neutral"The user explains that cross-contamination and non-halal ingredients in sauces or other components can make sushi non-halal for those strictly adhering to the dietary laws."
Neutral"The user questions if the original poster is trolling, humorously asking if they'll next request halal pork."
Neutral"The user is questioning the concept of halal sushi, implying it's not a valid request."
Neutral"A user mentioned Kikoo Sushi in the context of sushi recommendations."
Positive"This user finds this subreddit to be a more trustworthy source for food reviews than Google or Yelp, as they prefer opinions from people who are passionate about food and part of the forum."
Neutral"The user had an experience at a sushi vendor where the vendor tried to charge more for toppings than initially indicated. The user ultimately walked away from the purchase."
Negative"This commenter prefers ordering directly from Chinese takeout restaurants, especially in Queens, for delivery. They find it cheaper as the restaurant receives all the money and the food prices are not inflated like on third-party apps."
Neutral"This is a recommendation for Kikko Sushi as a good option for sushi during restaurant week, with the commenter noting it is a nice place."
Positive"Kikoo is mentioned as an all-you-can-eat option in NYC."
Positive"The reviewer believes that the quality at Kikoo in the East Village is significantly worse than other options."
Negative"Kikoo, located on 9th and 1st, is considered a good all-you-can-eat option, although it is clarified in subsequent comments that it is not an omakase-style restaurant."
Positive"They charged extra if you didn't finish everything and first time there I made a mistake and ordered too much nigiri, so we ate the fish and hid the rice in a napkin and put it in my purse (not proud of this)."
Negative"Used to love kikoo, 5-10 years ago AYCE was like 30$, always ate like a king. Quality dropped a lot the last couple times I went and the price just got too high to be good value."
Negative