Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi

"Koen was closing early due to slow traffic. I personally eat here almost every week, sometimes twice a week! Decided to go here on this snowy day in Lincoln, NE! Arrived and noticed a early closing sign on the door. Drove almost 30 minutes to get there without knowing & the staff informed me, but after explaining the drive and the inconvenience. They cut me short and welcomed me on in. Very polite, very welcoming, same 5 STAR SERVICE as usual. Made me love this place even more. The manager was very patient, didn’t rush me to eat. My waiter was EXCELLENT. Wasn’t in a rush to go home, asked me to enjoy myself and let him know if I needed anything. They were also starting closing procedures but continued to check in to make sure I did not need anything. I said all this to say, THEY ARE AWESOME! I recommend this business to anyone who is looking for a good time and 5 STAR SERVICE. I also attached a picture of my food here below to give those who haven’t went yet a idea."

"Went there on a Friday night. Moderately busy but the waiter was very engaging and friendly. The only reason they don't get 5 stars is because the main entree was pretty small. 4 different meats at 2 oz each is 8 ounces, which seems like a decent amount but it only came with literally 3 asparagus. Will definitely go back though!"

"An absolute must try! I kick myself for waiting so long to try this Japanese gem. An average exterior lends to the surprise that awaits you inside. Koen offers an impressive interior that is decorated quite impressively. The staff is knowledgable, helpful and super friendly. We began at the bar and waited for a drink. Not long mind you. The bar tender prepared us for the up coming experience. Experience is definitely the word here as it is just that. Depending on what you order, you have the option to sit at a table where you grill your own meal. The menu is vast but don’t worry they will guide you. The food was excellent, flavorful and for the most part very healthy. Im into the Keto diet and Koen has everything you need to eat well while servicing your taste buds. Its not everyday you have fun eating but thats a great description of Koen. Take a friend thats having a birthday! You will love what comes next!!!!"

"I decided to try Koen Japanese BBQ and Sushi tonight after a recommendation from a friend. I went with one of their individual multi course grill meals, the Koen Kirin. The first course consisted of miso soup and a garden salad with a carrot ginger dressing. After that was a three piece order of gyoza made with pork and cabbage. The gyoza was much larger than I thought and was really good. The main course took a little longer, but was worth the wait. My main course consisted of hangar steak in a miso sauce, top sirloin with soy sauce and garlic, spicy pork belly in a sweet and spicy gochujang, and chicken in a savory/umami marinade. It also had sweet potato and I ordered an additional single portion of toro beef in a sweet soy sauce. Overall everything was delicious and I enjoyed the experience of being able to grill the meats. My server Michael did a fantastic job as well. I definitely plan on coming back again. I wish they had a location closer to me in Omaha!"

"I recommend the Koen Sapparo as for $25 you get everything and more! It’s delicious and comes with great starters. The staff here is great and megan our server was very speedy and polite. The only bad thing I have to say is it was quite hot inside and it made it difficult to enjoy my food. Overall it’s a great spot and definitely a place i’d go back to for a first date/family outing."