Kojo West Kelowna in Westbank

3466 Carrington Rd #101, Westbank, BC V4T 3C1, Canada

★★★★★
(305 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
sushikojo.com
Address
3466 Carrington Rd #101, Westbank, BC V4T 3C1, Canada
Plus Code
R9QQ+PW Westbank, West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
3–8 PM
Wednesday
3–8 PM
Thursday
3–8 PM
Friday
3–8 PM
Saturday
3–8 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Healthy options Small plates Wine
Dining options
Dinner
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
305 reviews

Most Mentioned

sushi (79) poke bowl (13) atmosphere (12) vegan (8) salmon (7) sake (7) broth (7) karaage (6) teriyaki (5) tuna (5)
5 stars
260
4 stars
21
3 stars
8
2 stars
9
1 stars
7
November 29, 2024

A couple of us dined here yesterday evening and were very disappointed. Staff was very friendly but does not make up for poor service! We ordered an array of dishes and when they finally came out our first bites turned into our last bites, takoyaki had a rice sized piece of octopus that was still cold inside, poke bowl had tuna and salmon that was probably the worst fish I’ve ever had (one of us was sick afterwards), miso soup tasted like dishwater, veggies tasted like they were out of a can, sushi rice was overcooked and mushy! Unfortunately there was no dish I have anything good to say about. The sake we ordered came towards the end of our meal and again we’re left disappointed especially for what he’s charging for it! Left wondering why this restaurant has such a high rating!

★★★★★
September 18, 2024

A regular of their Penticton locations, I have now discovered Kojo in West Kelowna and can’t be happier about this! Their vegan ramen broth is addictive, consider yourself warned. The interior is very clean and the staff attentive and very welcoming. Great portions at great prices! I’ll be back!

★★★★★
September 12, 2024

always been a big fan of kojos and come here often. i’m a big fan of their karaage and definitely recommend the karaage burrito as well! super friendly staff and i love to recommend this place to others :)

★★★★★
July 12, 2024

My favorite Japanese restaurant in West Kelowna. We always go there whenever we are in town! The place gets busy, so we often eat off regular meal times.

★★★★★
May 25, 2024

First time here and I am hooked. This place has over the top friendliness. You are greeted with such enthusiasm it makes you smile. The food was absolutely delicious. I will be coming back every time I’m in the area.

★★★★★
September 28, 2023

On my BC trip end of September, I picked this super close to my temporary settle unit restaurant for dinner. Two bowl of luxurious remans and a Volcano Roll, some Sake with sashimi satisfied our stomach. Homemade true Japanese ramen with different soup and toppings, what an amazing food we enjoyed. With some Sakes, best travel experience ever with friends. PS: they are all Japanese people arriving us a quickly delicious dinner.

September 20, 2023

Surprisingly a bad restaurant, even though it has good ratings. We went in at lunch time, one person was eating and the restaurant was otherwise empty. We were welcomed and asked to order at the cash register before sitting down. We ordered our food and sat waiting. Another couple came in and also ordered and sat next to us. Then another couple came in and also ordered and sat 2 tables across. The restaurant made a mistake and gave our order of chicken karaage to the table that sat next to us, as they had also ordered the same thing. We thought ok that was weird since we ordered first but sat waiting. The restaurant then proceeded to give food to the 3rd table that came in, and more sushi for the second table. At this point we noticed the sushi was ours and the second table looked at us embarrassingly and handed our food to us. The cashier apologized but proceeded to provide lousy service and almost gave our third item ordered to the second table as well. They gave us the smallest size wasabi and maybe 3 pieces of ginger. When asking them for a ramekin to put the wasabi in, he has no clue what I was talking about. I went to cash, grabbed a small bowl and said I need a smaller version of this. Clueless. He hands me soy sauce. After about 2-3 mins, they finally got what I wanted and brought it over. We had to ask for wasabi and ginger multiple times, the guy would bring one item and forget the other item asked. The food itself wasn’t anything to rave home about. While the chicken karaage was crispy, it was bland. No seasoning, no taste. The sushi also left a lot to be desired. Not happy with the food or the service. The staff was more focused on yelling hi and bye in Japanese whenever someone came in or went out of the restaurant than to actually focus on the customers eating and making sure they got their orders served right. Horrible experience and pricey for what we paid. I regret having tipped these guys but we had to pay before we ate. Save your money and go somewhere else. After multiple screwups on their end they didn’t even offer us a free roll or a way to make up for their mistakes that they acknowledged. Will NOT be back and you should find somewhere else to dine too.

★★★★★
January 26, 2021

As other reviews are you are greeted as soon as you walk in the door. The prices are slightly higher then other places but you can taste the quality of the ingredients. We will definitely be returning, I got a Bento box as usual when I try new places like this as it lets you taste a few different things. The miso soup that came with the Bento was actually good miso compared to other places. When I return I definitely want to try out the ramen. The service was great and the food was prepared very quickly but it tasted very fresh. They were very generous with the portions of salmon in the rolls and the chicken in the teriyaki noodle bowl.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Best sushi I ve ever had. Amazing flavors, wonderful staff! I m sad I didn t try them sooner!!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Cozy and cute. Their food is amazing.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Recommended to me and didn t disappoint. Staff are very friendly. Great ramen and yummy sushi.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Hands down best Sushi place in West K. AUTHENTIC!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Love the Vegan Ramen. The smoked tofu adds extra flavor. Highly recommended

★★★★
October 23, 2024

Very tasty food. The soups are particularly good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Vary kind staff nice atmosphere and amazing food Arigato!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Super yummy sushi and adorable staff. They re popular and understaffed (who isn t these days?) so you may need to wait a minute but why cares when you re in for such a genuine and tasty experience Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free options

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Kojo sushi is a gem! The food, the atmosphere, and the employees are amazing!! We stayed for dine in today and tried a few other items and everything was fantastic! Can t wait to go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

11/10 if it was possible. Amazing food, ready fast by friendly staff. Could not recommend more

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Arguably the best Japanese food in West Kelowna. Staff was very friendly, portions were generous, and the food very tasty. I recommend it!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Delicious Vegan Sushi burrito! Also the customer service is top notch! Thanks for the sauce! Vegetarian options: So many Vegan options!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

We had the gyoza and edamame as appetizers, and the Kojo chicken ramen, and salmon poke bowl, and it was all excellent. You order at the counter and prepay. They do have limited seating as well, but the staff are as friendly as can be. I would definitely go back!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great food here.. must try the Kojo house roll and sockeye salmon poke bowl..very friendly and kind service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

The food was awesome, and the staff were great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Love coming here, excellent ramen and rolls!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Sake flight for $20 & good ones too. But I did find this place was over priced for the food.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Best Ramen spot hands down. awesome staff!

★★
July 23, 2024

First time here. Had the teriyaki chicken and it was very rubbery and not much sauce. Tasted like old, pre frozen chicken

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Amazing spicy red ramen!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

From the moment I walked in the door I was welcomed by everyone. the environment, the people and the food and cleanliness are excellent. I really liked it and without a doubt I recommend it. Great

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Kiki curry is the best dinner bowl ever!!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

THE place for Ramen. Protein on point. Noodles, perfect. Broth is to die for. Size is exactly what you need it to be. Ill be eating here again.

★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Was excited to try the west Kelowna location on April 18th, sadly disappointed with the mushiest and blandest rice Ive ever tasted. No sushi vinegar at all and the softest mushiest rice in the rolls and nigiri. So mushy its almost mochi. Really disappointed that they dont check for this. Miso was good, karage was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

All the staff were welcoming us with a smile. Dietary restrictions: It already says in their menu which are the gluten free. There are many choices. Food : 3/5 |

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

This is my go to sushi restaurant. I love everything on this menu. The staff are very friendly and charming. They have a Kojo bento box that is not listed on there menu, and it s the best bento box I ve ever had. I didn t take the best picture before eating but that s only because I was to exited to eat this delicious meal. You definitely have to eat here! Picture of the bento box and a spicy tuna roll.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Amazing food, great sized rolls for price. Friendly and attentive staff. Super tasty!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

We love Kojo sushi. My daughter has Celiac Disease. We always order gluten free for her. Sometimes there are mistakes but Kojo always make it right when mistakes happen. I 100% trust Kojo with my daughters allergy. She has anxiety about her allergy and Kojo is always her go to when ordering sushi. Thank you for everything you do for us! Thank you always making sure shes happy!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Best Ramen and such nice people that work here!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Love the service so friendly; they greet you energetically as you enter the restaurant, and the best chicken karage I ve had in kelowna :)

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Fresh and friendly!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

An amazing find as we were driving through. The portions are generous, the flavours amazing and the staff are kind and attentive. We had some sushi and the Kojo Curry. The curry stood out as one of the best Japanese curries Ive had. We would highly recommend Kojo to anyone in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Well, i have to say very cheerful attitude. Love that they welcome you in japanese. Love it all the times ive gone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

the food is so delicious. the sake is highly recommended. Japanese family owned business with incredible food and great service

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

First time here and such a welcoming and friendly environment! Went above and beyond for customer service. They came out to the car to give me my takeout order and didn t even tell them I was! They didn t need to do that, but that was very kind. Food is great as well!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

We have been to the Penticton location a few times, and now the West Kelowna location is our new spot closer to home! From the warm welcome, authentic and delicious ramen and happy atmosphere this place is amazing. What i like most is they keep it simple they dont offer a million things, they offer offer great things. I would suggest this place to everyone!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

This place has the most authentic ramen, the broth is incredible. The meat is so tender and the dishes are so complex. I also love that they have a fridge full of delicious beers and sake. I literally dream about this ramen, I will be back!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

The spicy chicken ramen was delicious. Huge portion sizes. Ask to add the vegetables to the ramen. Also loved the different Japanese snacks available for purchase. Highly recommend! And very friendly staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best ramen and sushi in west Kelowna. You wont be disappointed

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best Ramen and Sushi in West Kelowna Red Spicy Ramen is my favorite.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Vegetarian options: Excellent menu with lots of choices Very clean restaurant and I like that all employees are wearing clear gloves Service is above a perfect 10 Parking: It s in a Mall with lots of free parking spaces Kid-friendliness: Children are always welcomed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I ordered Red Ramen through delivery app. It was fantastic. Good portion and sooo yummy! Im grateful to be able to enjoy KOJOs food at home. I want to go there someday... Arigato!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

By far the best sushi on the Westside!!! Their service is great, food tastes amazing, and prices are reasonable. I highly recommend Kojo

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The vegan ramen is quite possibly one of the best vegan dishes I ve ever had, definitely the best vegan ramen ever. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan options, amazing service and staff!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Japanese food in West Kelowna! Ramen was delicious and sushi was fresh and tasty! Thanks Kojo team!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best sushi in Kelowna no hesitation.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

it was alright

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and always friendly and efficient service! So lucky to have kojo in Kelowna!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beautiful small restaurant cafe style ordering...large portions friendly staff and decent prices!! Had the rice balls and they were plentiful and delicious and tasty as is the gyozas.. definitely going back to try the

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

BEST SUSHI IN OKANAGAN BY FAR!!!! This has got to be the best sushi out there that I have had in the Okanagan. I live in Kelowna and it is worth the time to drive over to West K because of the quality of sushi. I have never wrote a review before bc I am too lazy too, but this place is worth it because every sushi/ramen lover has to know about this place. Prices are similar to everywhere out there but quality is out of the world. Sushi melts in you mouth and is like nothing I have ever had before. Worth the visit! Friendly staff!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Hidden gem! My favorite Japanese restaurant in town. Kojo bowl and their ramens are my go to menu. Their bento is also very decent. Cozy interior and friendly staffs too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely killer noodle.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Loved my curry! Nice space to sit and eat friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We go here whenever were in West K. They know us by now! Best sushi in the Okanagan and the environment is great. Staff are exceptional with gluten- free Dietary restrictions: Gfree

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Authentic Japanese food, delicious. Serve yourself.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious! And the service was great. Would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The KOJO curry bowl was delicious! And the serving size was very generous.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best sushi Ive ever had! The excellence of the staff continues to impress me. I recommend this place to everybody!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place is great, phenomenal food and really comfortable and nice atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

First time going here, I needed a quick takeout bite for two. Rolled in at 8:02 they close at 8:00. I was still greeted with kindness & enthusiasm. They knocked out 3 orders of Sushi in 10 minutes. Sushi was some of the best I ve ever had.Please,please,please support this amazing restaurant. Domo Arigato.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I ve been a customer for years and have always loved this place! I am visiting from Eastern Canada and had to have at least a meal here, the Spicy Poke bowl is perfect. Today, they started selling their own Sake, I was their first customer since they received their liquor license. The sparkling sake is a great choice when its 35 out. I can t recommend this place enough!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant! Cafe atmosphere, where you order at the counter first and food will be brought to your table. We were warmly greeted by the server and owner. Good selection of specialty rolls, ramen and poke bowls. The karage chicken crispy, light and juicy and paired deliciously with their house made spicy mayo. The rolls and sashimi were fresh and beautifully made. The owner came by and offered us a tasting of his house made soy - amazing!! Was blow away they fermented their own soy sauce as well distilled their own sake. It was their first day offering their house made sake. We picked up a few bottles of their Siracha soy sauce and spicy mayo to bring back home to enjoy. Highly recommended visiting and supporting local business!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Oh what a meal! Best sushi Ive had in Canada to date. Samurai roll, 10/10, and the red spicy ramen was incredible. I find some ramen over-salt their broth, but this was perfect, almost creamy. Best part is how the staff make you feel. But Ill leave that surprise as a surprise!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I had high hopes considering the reviews! The workers were the best part - super friendly. However the sushi was average and the ramen was disappointing :( The broth lacked depth and flavour, the fried chicken isn t the best topping as it gets soggy so quick and the egg was hard boiled (probably the most heart breaking part).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best sushi in town and such a nice staff!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Surprisingly, the rolls are exceptionally delicious for a small restaurant. I tried the spicy tuna rolls, salmon and avocado rolls, the fish was fresh and the tastes were well balanced. The service was excellent, very welcoming and courteous!

December 23, 2023

Ive been eating here for years at the penticton and west kelowna restaurants. The one in west kelowna has switched the tuna roll and the salmon in the salmon roll. Tuna was dry and tasted like canned tuna. The salmon was not good. Quality has continually dropped at this location. I never write reviews anywhere but this was something else. If you want to eat at kojo you have to go to penticton.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Incredibly friendly staff and the food was 10/10. Possibly the best dynamite roll Ive ever had!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I know this is a rather long review. However, it covers two separate visits with completely different experiences. Original review 3stars. And that was a stretch: We were excited to try this place due to the many positive reviews. Unfortunately, our experience wasnt nearly as good. We walked in and almost fell as the floor was extremely slippery. Im not sure why. Service was spotty, to say the least. Training someone at the till. Ok, fine. Wait at the counter for a few minutes to place an order while other staff deals with phone orders. Asked for water from 3 different people. Finally, l was directed to a self-serve water jug by the entrance. Water was warm. Not room temp but warm as it was sitting in the sun. I ordered the salmon sashimi $19. My wife ordered a poke bowl. Our meals arrived with no chopsticks, Wasabi, or ginger. Had to go back to the counter and received little plastic containers containing the condiments. Chop sticks were in a container between the entrance and the counter. My sashimi plate had 7 very thin slices of salmon sitting on a few small pieces of cucumber. Really? Gave 3 stars for food as the poke bowl was good. All in all, it was $50 less in my wallet, and I went home and had dinner. Possibly ordering online and something other than the sashimi would have resulted in a more positive experience, but well definitely never take a chance to find out. UPDATE5 stars!! At the invitation of Kojos friendly owner, Kan, we decided to give his restaurant another try. Kan made a point of being at the restaurant to greet us when we arrived. He took the time to explain the staffing issues theyd been experiencing and also gave us some detail regarding many of the changes that were put in place to address the problems. This time around, our experience was very different. The staff was wonderful and made us feel very welcome. The floors were no longer dangerously slippery. The meals, including condiments and glasses of cold water, were delivered to our table. I ordered the sashimi again. What had been so disappointing during our first visit was excellent this time. Its arguably some of the best sashimi Ive had. The portion size was much more reasonable, and the sockeye salmon was delicious. My wife also had the same dish as the first time. While she had enjoyed the poke bowl the first visit, she described the taste this time as being more robust. There also appeared to be more of it as she was unable to finish the whole bowl. We both left full and happy. Thank you, Kan! We definitely recommend giving Kojo a try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent services & staffs Looking for very authentic ramen rhis is the place & sushi made fresh Food

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Found to be very soft and rice lacked the seasoning.

★★
December 23, 2023

I ordered hot ramen with deep-fried chicken. The broth was watery until I got to the bottom half; how is this possible? The chicken had little flavour, soggy in the broth. I often eat at Wasabi in Kelowna. Their food is much better at the same price. Then the loud music (I am 76) and the staff yelling loudly for no apparent reason . . . I was happy to leave. The obliging staff has a language issue: hard to understand.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Their red ramen is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wow ok my new favourite restaurant. Food was incredible delicious. Loved that it was quiet when I was there. Staff very friendly and kind. Parking: Large parking lot for all the stores in area

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food! The best Tuna Poke.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Kojo needs to decide whether they are a takeout or dine in restaurant. My husband and I went for dine in on Friday. We had to ask 3 times to have the table wiped. We ordered at the counter which was not relayed until another customer told us, maybe have a sign posted. My dish took a long time to come out and my husbands sat on the counter while the girl behind the counter packed take out orders, we finally had to ask if that was our ramen sitting on the counter. The two gentleman were busy making food but the girl behind the counter really needs to step up her game. Food was good but not great, probably better if it was served hot. They need to balance the takeout and give the dine in customers better service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Got a takeout salmon poke bowl so good!!! Love the staff, very friendly and sweet.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food and customer service were soo good! They re so nice here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ive been there several times always loved their service & food. Its awesome. Today, I ordered from them via Skip the dishes. I asked for something they charge for. Skip called me and asked for the extra charge. However, due to complications I asked to skip the modification. When my food arrived, voila ! They did it without any charge. I am super glad and satisfied with their service dedication. Thanks for the tasty food and great service. Loved it

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent food, super friendly staff. Loved how one of the chefs greeted people as they entered. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious classics and some creative rolls. Such fresh sashimi!!! I got the omakase and was served pieces of wild sockeye salmon, albacore tuna, and toro (tuna belly). Kojo ramen was delicious. The chicken broth was lighter than your usual ramen pork broth, however, it was just as flavourful. The chasu was a generous amount and not too fatty. Great atmosphere with friendly staff. They close at 2 for a break before they prep dinner, but I asked if I could still sit at 1:45 and another couple walked in at 2 and they still served us graciously.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Those guys are vibing good energy

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing service. During a busy dinner rush, I called to place a specialty gluten free order for pick up. When I got home, I noticed that my order was accidentally not gluten free, so I wouldnt be able to eat it. I called to inform them about the mistake and they immediately offered to make a new order and deliver it to my house. They fixed my order and refused to accept a tip when they arrived at my door within 20 minutes of me calling to explain the mistake. Kojo has the best sushi in West Kelowna. I highly recommend Kojo for both service and taste! A big five stars!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

This place is absolutely wonderful!! The people working there are the nicest people ever. They give warm welcomes as soon as you walk in the door and there customer service is fantastic! They are very quick and make such amazing food! Absolutely would recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The best sushi in West Kelowna! Nay, the Okanagan! To put this bold statement into context, Ive recently tried several different sushi places throughout the Okanagan (well over half a dozen, including a handful in West Kelowna. ie. almost all available). Ive also tasted sushi in countless places throughout every major city in the country and then some, as well as throughout the world, including Lima, NYC, San Francisco, and Michelin-rated sushi restaurants in Europe. Kojo is good. Really good. The rice is always fresh and perfectly seasoned. The makizushi and uramaki (have tried them all) are exquisitely delicious and beautifully filled with notably fresh produce - they even accommodate special, off-menu requests whenever possible! The ramen and poke (tried almost all) are all excellent, very well made, and keep us coming back as well! Top quality food aside, the atmosphere is very welcoming and vibrant, the customer service is outstanding, and overall is an authentic feel by Okanagan standards. This is our number one go-to and favourite in the area for good reason. Great experiences and a must-try!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Delicious food and perfect service , I love this place

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Best sushi in town, super friendly staff, always so good!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The most incredible restaurant in West Kelowna, I would choose to eat here everyday if I could. The best ramen! The staff is so welcoming as well!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent sushi. Excellent customer service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great little ramen shop, awesome team and great attention to service ! We go often to enjoy a bowl of red spicy ramen, never disappoints :)

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Teriyaki chicken was not what its supposed to be.. Fusion or not.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food and pleasant service

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great sushi, ramen and the best service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The staffs are very nice!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing poke, bento and sushi platter

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

UPDATE: No more take out dishes, 5 stars. Good food and good service. Very friendly staff that make you feel welcome. I would have given 5 stars except for one issue. They use take away containers for dining in. Maybe because of lack of staff? Hope this changes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing food! The KOJO Ramen was the most amazing Ramen I have had! Will definitely come back to get another bowl!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great portion, fast and very friendly service! Tasty too!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Kojo Ramen was so delicious! Great food from great people Thank you Kojo

December 23, 2022

Chicken teriyaki noodles were too salty, snowmono salad was too sour, and the noodles felt like chewing grass. Veggie Bentos mysterious vegetable soup was eaten, but it was too salty to eat. If you go here, you should choose the food well. The self-drinking water was brought only to the customers of the next table by the restaurant staff. I have to bring it and eat it. What is this service? I dont understand why there are five rating stars.

December 23, 2022

We ordered 2 vegetarian bento boxes for dinner and it is some of the worst Ive ever had. Mediocre sushi with brown bits in the avocado. Soggy edamame that has clearly been sitting out for a while. Literally the smallest serving of teriyaki vegetables, if you can even call it that because it appears to be just cabbage and strips of tofu. The sunomono salad is literally discoloured green and brown seaweed bits that could literally fit into 1tbsp, and in another container the vinegar and rice noodles with some cucumber and lemon. This meal was literally inedible, and even if we ate everything that we got we would still be hungry. Tiny portions. Save your time and especially your money and just go to Ginza instead. Vegetarians beware!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ramen was very delicious.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

This is one of our favourite places to go to for ramen! We are always happy and satisfied with our food. We went tonight, and found the soup was a bit too salty.. the owner went above and beyond to make sure we were completely satisfied with our meals. They put great pride in to making sure their customers are happy! Very kind people. Beautiful food presentations, generous portions and extremely tasteful! Would recommend to anyone!! Will remain one of our favs.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

As Vancouverites we have a large selection of sushi restaurants in our area but we will be coming back to West Kelowna just to have another fabulous meal!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Do you want the best raman, best sushi, or best poke bowl in all of the Okanagan? And do you want stellar customer service from really lovely people to go with your best food ever? Well look no further! Youve just found it here!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Loved it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Best authentic Japanese restaurant that I ve been to in a long time. Japanese father was happy :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Simply amazing. Friendly Service, awesome Ramen. Nothing more to say Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Best in town, great service

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Best ramen in Kelowna, scratch that BC hands down! Dont know why its taken me this long to write this review but Kojo is the best, the best service, best food and best price, Ive tried lots of ramen and I can say without a doubt that their ramen is the best. Dont be fooled by other rankings for kelowa ramen or sushi and do yourself (and your tastebuds) a favour and just go to Kojo!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great sushi, have been several times now

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

went to this place twice in the last week and am blow away, hands down best teriyaki chicken entree i ve ever had. 10/10 rating for how they treat the restaurant guests too

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Love this place. Some of the best sushi and soup around. Do not miss out on trying soup, any of them, they are the best. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Exceptional service and food. I love our story how we stumbled upon Kojo. It was my husbands birthday last night, we went bowling as a family and his only wish was sushi. All sushi restaurants closed at 8pm, we pulled up to Kojo at 8:02pm and I see the sign being turned off. Sadly I think we re out of luck. Until they come outside and to my car and ask me if I want sushi ???? OMG yes please ! They invite my family of 4 in and we had the best sushi experience. The service, the atmosphere, decor and food, even the presentation of food was nothing we ve experienced. My husband said this is his new place, mine too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

One of the few spots to get top quality ramen in the area (the rest of their menu is also incredible)! On top of the delicious, fresh food, the service is friendly, prompt, and extremely welcoming. Always a very positive experience, in every way!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

This place is amazing!! I love how enthusiastic the staff are when you walk in and the food is awesome! Love this place so much!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The best Sushi on the Westside of the bridge! Fantastic Ramen, Rolls, Shasimi, and more. Very clean and nice to eat in or awesome takeout. The owners and staff are very friendly and welcoming! If you are on the Westside stop here you just found your new favorite sushi place

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Spectacular sushi and ramen...as always the Japanese are dialed when it comes to food and hospitality. Definitely worth the trip over for some awesome food!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Pretty expensive for very average food. It s a decent lunch place but that s about it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in the Okanagan. Everything on the menu is delicious and the staff are super friendly. Highly recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Ordered take from this restaurant recently. It taste just ok really. Ordered a plain chicken for my dog, some of the chicken was undercooked. Not really unhappy but not happy either.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very high quality. And great place

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent service and even better food!

★★
December 23, 2021

The rice had too much water. Detail- I ordered some rolls and poke for lunch. most of rice had too much water. the shape of roll didnt stay long whenever i pick it up with chopsticks it easily broke down .. and even the rices texture wasnt really good as well.. Please use less water when you steam the rice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Really enjoyed the veggie ramen! Can t wait to try their vegetarian sushi options too. We got takeout but I look forward to dining in as it s a lovely restaurant with friendly team.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Food is great, but the girl taking orders on the phone has no clue how to talk to people properly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Can t say enough about these guys. They make you feel like a special guest and treat everyone well & their food is top shelf!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Beautiful and clean restaurant with a great vibe! I love the way we re greeted when we walk in. We had several of the sushi rolls and they were fresh and delicious. I love finding a restaurant that leaves you with such a positive feeling. Thanks so much for such a great experience!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Awesome greeting as you enter, kinda surprising when you arent expecting it but very nice. We ordered a tuna roll (sorry, cant remember exactly which one), Salmon poke bowl and chicken karaage. Absolutely fabulous! The chicken was perfectly moist and crispy. The roll was excellent and the poke was fantastic! We will definitely be back for more

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Whenever I visit Kelowna. I always make sure to stop here and grab some amazing food! My son is also in love with their ramen. Highly recommend this place, will be stopping by again when im in Kelowna! Even remembers me by name!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great food and Great service... Owner is very hospitable

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Love this team. So good for me to have GF Ramen options.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Fairly expensive ramen. It tasted average, nothing too fancy.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

I was very happy that we could have our dinner inside tonight. We both enjoyed our Sushi Lots. Extremely delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Clean, friendly. Flavors all work good together, easy to eat. Had beef bowl, I was more the full

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Surprising find in West Kelowna. Excellent sushi rolls and ramen. Ramen is chicken based, and although I normally prefer tonkotsu instead, this was really delicious! Amazing pricing and great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

We arrived on a busy Saturday night. The restaurant was full, and there was a lineup for takeout. Food service was surprisingly quick and we got our order within 10 minutes. The rolls were wrapped nicely with appropriate pressure. They were generous with the portions. The washrooms were clean, and had both a high chair and toddler chair available. Great food, great service, and good value. Would return again!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Food was good nice place to eat

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Amazing poke bowl. Always the best

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great vegan ramen and super friendly staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Awesome, place great people, great music, great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

A great little spot, food is amazing, very nicely presented and the place is clean, has neat decorations and the staff is fast and attentive. Highly recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good reasonable meal!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Visiting from Vancouver, it was a nice surprise to find Kojo in the same complex as our hotel. The food is amazing with quality fish and excellent flavour. We sampled the ramen which was flavourful without being salty, the excellent Hawaiian poke, chicken karaage and chicken teriyaki bowls. We are there a few nights in a row. One night I accidentally ordered poke online from their Penticton location and their head chef (is that Mr Kojo himself??) said no problem, wait 5 min and I ll make you one right now . Even though it was my own fault for ordering at the wrong place. Arigato gozaimashita!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Delicious sushi. Very fresh Salmon Sashimi. Compostable takeout containers. Im impressed and will be back for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great as always!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great service and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

During our Kelowna tour, we ate dinner here for two consecutive nights and every dish was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great quality sushi with big pieces of fresh fish. I tried a few places around West Kelowna and this is THE place to get your BC high quality sushi. There s not too much extra fillers and sauces are different from roll to roll! You have to try the volcano roll!! And the staff is friendly and service is fast!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Amazing food! Loved the Aburi Eel!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

it was ok

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Food is always awesome, ambience is great, and the staff is super friendly.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great sushi AND customer service. I accidentally ordered online at the Penticton location when I meant to order to West K. Upon arrival this mistake was realized, staff were friendly and quickly rectified it and completed my order within minutes. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food and the staff makes you feel very welcome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

So I have eaten at this restaurant 4 time at least in the past year, and it would have been more often if it was not for shutdowns and they are actually closed on Sundays. But, despite that , when I walked in on Tuesday , I was greeted with a loud Hello Paula so glad to see you. The food is delicious, and the kitchen is fast but the appreciation for my business is real and so heartwarming. I have eaten sushi elsewhere out of desperation, never again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Best Salmon Poke Bowl and tasty sushi

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Small but busy location with a variety of ramen and sushi.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great atmosphere and really cozy setting. The small area makes it super easy to ask the team up front for anything and they are super attentive. Definitely one of my go-to spots for Spicy ramen.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Amazing sushi, atmosphere, and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent sushi with a slight twist on japanese favorites. Try the fried chicken, excellent sushi rolls, Ramen Wonton soup had excellent layered broth, all food wa s very fresh, great service, clean, among the best for Japanese fare.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Havent had anything disappoint. My go to is usually the teriyaki chicken with rice and a side of salad. Its delicious and I always recommend it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Wonderful and friendly staff, they have such a lovely way to greet all customers and the food is so good and great pricing! I ordered takeout and it was ready within 15 minutes and I ordered 6 meals! will be my first takeout choice from now on!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Probably best sushi in town

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

My first experience with both Sushi Kojo and DoorDash!! I ordered the Red Spicy Ramen .simply amazing . I am a foodie and I can say this was delish. Doordash is pretty cool too, soup was still hot on arrival .

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

The food here is perfect EVERY TIME. Last night I had a terrible skip the dishes experience. They said my food was delivered but never came. When I called Kojo they brought me a replacement at no cost and wouldnt even accept a tip! I will not order sushi from anywhere else and really appreciated the kindness and exceptional customer service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

The best sushi around due to quality rolls and happy staff which makes the vibe feel truly genuine. I appericate the bite sized rolls and when they stay classic without throwing imitation crab into every roll which makes them huge and all taste the same which a lot of places seem to do... I am a true fan and will only order from here going forward.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Really good sushi and ramen, and always the most friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Amazing food and the NICEST staff EVER!! I am very lucky I work so close :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing sush

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Welcoming staff, great menu, high quality dishes, and you can sit outside! Kenguru was very kind and respectful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Awesome experience! Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Defiantly planning to return for more Ramen :) Highly recommend to any other people looking for some good Japanese food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Always have an awesome experience here. Im always greeted by friendly staff. Service is quick and on time. Usually do take out and never had an issue. My go to dish is the veggie poke bowl...absolutely delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Awesome place. Excellent food. 5 Stars for service too. Their fried chicken is awesome, try it

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

My partner and I phoned to order a selection of the vegetarian options - the lovely guys gave us a sample of some new vegan items for free! Amazing, quick service, lovely interior and excellent staff. And the sushi, of course, was outstanding! Will be returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

10 Months later and the world is still spinning and updating my review: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE. So happy and thankful that there is actually a good ramen place on the west side! I usually get the Shio Ramen and ask to substitute the Rice noodles with Egg noodles, add extra chasshu, and spicy ramen paste on the side. For the first time in a while I went back and tried one of their specials on the menu, Spicy Cold Ramen with Karaage, and it was so good! I havent had cold Ramen for so long! As soon as I saw that on their specials menu, I changed my Hot ramen order to the cold Ramen order. I think the last time Ive had cold Ramen was out of the country many years ago. It was so good that I yelled to the guy at the cashier that its really good after my first bite. Review from 10months or so when they opened: Ive visited 3 times since they opened 5 days ago. The staff in this restaurant is 100% Japanese, which usually means its probably going to be really good! So far Ive had the following: Shrimp Tempura, KOJO roll, Shio Ramen and Kojo Ramen. 1st day of visit, I ordered Kojo roll and Tempura for pick up. The roll was tasty, but I didnt think it was anything special, until I realized that I didnt add all of the sauces that goes on top of the sushi. It got so much better once I added everything in. 2nd day: I had Shio Ramen and Ebi tempura. I also requested for extra Chashu (it comes with chicken) and replace the rice noodle with their egg ramen noodle. The broth was very tasty, Chashu was tender and flavorful. I also asked for their Spicy ramen sauce, so I can add it after Ive tried the broth. Unfortunately, the chicken was completely raw. We let the staff know, and the owner approached me nicely and asked if I wanted a new bowl of ramen or if I wanted a refund. I asked them to just remember me for next time. P.S. O finished the entire bowl of ramen, even though there was raw chicken in it (which Ive already taken out) 3rd day: I wanted ramen again. I ordered the Kojo ramen with the spicy sauce on the side and Ebi Sunomono. The owner recognized me right away and insisted that everything that I ordered was on the house. Amazing come back from yesterdays raw chicken! Their broth was really good. The Kojo Ramen tasted like Tonkotsu ramen but with chicken broth instead of pork broth. Everything was so authentic and delicious! The staff is very friendly, their items are priced reasonably, and they have good portions. Cant wait to go back and try everything else on the menu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Literally the best ramen I have ever had

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent sushi and Ramen. Amazing ambience in this place. The lighting and friendly service are wonderful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Always delicious and super friendly staff and environment. In my opinion this is the best sushi in town!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Exuberant servers and manager. Delicious meals, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best sushi place in the Okanagan! Amazing staff and service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

I was introduced to this amazing Sushi gem recently and I cant say enough about the quality of the Sushi or the friendliness of staff. You are greeted enthusiastically when you arrive and the staff all thank you on your way out. I have been to Japan many times and the food and the staff at KOJO took me right back. Thanks for a great experience and my new favorite sushi joint!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Easily the best sushi joint in west kelowna. People are incredible, food is amazing! Highly recommend to anyone. Spicy red ramen is sooooo good. Beautiful presentation! Menu well suited to accommodate excellent quality.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

It was my first time trying sushi, the people were extremely friendly

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Small space so I wouldn t bring a large party here to eat. Staff are excellent and they truly create a warm welcoming atmosphere. The rolls were decent. The highlight is their ramen which was rich and well seasoned. Best noodles in town. Excellent take out service, ready in 15 mins.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Good service and delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Ramen 10/10 and the California Rolls are sooo good the rice is cooked so perfectly and each bite is so flavorful. Kojo ramen has melt in your mouth pork and flavors are well balanced. Service is friendly and inviting. Prices are great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

First time at this place. Decided to try it based on other reviews and Im sure glad I did!! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! We ordered 4 sushi rolls (for 2 people) based on our experience at other sushi places. Was pleasantly surprised when the rolls came and they were HUGE. SO much deliciousness we couldnt eat it all, but we sure tried! Absolutely delicious and SO fresh which makes ALL the difference compared to pre-packaged store sushi! BUT WAIT! THERES MORE!! The atmosphere is VERY welcoming! None of this useless and dangerous masks required BS, but hand sanitizer outside at the door and inside as well. As soon as you walk in youll know you are welcome as the entire staff will welcome you in unison! SO nice. Plenty of seating and quick table service and when you leave the entire staff will bid you a pleasant farewell as you walk out the door. So if youre looking for outstanding Japanese food and sushi that is made fresh and reasonably priced, and at place that understands that driving 50%+ of their customers away forever due to ridiculous, unessesary and dangerous sheep mask policies, is NOT they was to stay in business, then try this place out and youll be glad you did and will be looking forward to your next visit!! GAR-ON-TEED!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

This place is amazing. I never write reviews but had to this time. The people are so GENUINE and nice! They cheer when you come in, and when you leave, and the service is great throughout. Also THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS, we had dynamite rolls and a bowl of ramen each... gourmet as it gets and decent size as well. Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best Sushi I have found in Kelowna yet!