Fast, fresh and fair. You get great 1.00 sushi here!!! And they have brown rice sushi during the week here, which is great for those of us that eat clean. Our service was also really great too. We went as a large group on a Sunday and they helped us out and gave us plenty of space.
Had Firecracker roll + stirfry on different occasions. Service/ interior is nice. The food tastes ok, rolls bit over priced.
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Mark C.
Ko Fusion is for the students and by the students. It's conveniently located right next to an apartment complex on campus and its employees are composed of college students. The whole environment exudes a very simple and clean style. The food is quite fantastic. The stir fry is superb and the sushi is delicious. Its major fault is that it's definitely too expensive. The specialty rolls go from $13-$15 for 8 rolls and the rolls are smaller than other sushi places. However, they have a unique "create your own sushi" menu item for $9 for 8 rolls. This place would be perfect if the main entrees were $2 cheaper.
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Andrea S.
If you like sushi that has mayo, cream cheese, and is deep fried, this is your place. I didn't love it. The stir fry tofu was not bad. But overall it's too pricey for the portions, especially the sushi.
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Fei Chen W.
The service is terrible. We had a huge group going, but it is summer time on campus, and few people were there. We did our orders in shifts, and I was among the first few. We had a few people arriving late, and their orders were taken maybe 10-20 minutes after mine. After the whole party--except me--got their dishes AND finished them, mine came, with a simple cold indifferent apology. I did go to the waiter to check on my dish, and she just said the dish was in line. Be prepared for a long wait with indifferent apology.
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Soyun P.
The Chicago style and rainbow roll are both pretty good. The self service portion of the restaurant is very convenient as well.
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Delene C.
Besides it being chilly inside, for my first time here, I don't like that it's not like the other kofusions on campus. I came with some friends and we had to order like it was fast food at the counter, and there were no waitresses to bring or refill our drinks. But the food is delicious and service was good. I like the darkness and bright blue lights at the other kofusions...it's 4 p.m. and still to bright in here.
(3)
Clare C.
They campus-ified the champaign kofusion. There is a build your own stir fry, a 6 piece $ sushi sampler, build your own sushi and 3-4 sushi rolls. The restaurant is very casual - you go to the counter to order, get a number for your table and they will bring the food out to you. Speaking of casual the music is very weird - distractingly so. Honestly, it is too expensive for what it is. I had the tempura ($10) and it was more deep fried than tempura. The $ sushi sampler was okay, but will get worn very fast (a little like the champaign $ sushi that gets boring after a while) and the sushi roll was more mayo than fish for $14. All in all not worth the time or price.
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Jacob V.
From friendly, quick, and efficient customer service to delicious food, KoFusion brings a lot to the table in the sushi bar industry. On top, most of the staff are college students, creating a very comfortable, student-friendly aura. Highly recommend!
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Amy R.
I absolutely love this place! Best sushi in town! I'm not a big fish eater but they make such unique sushi...hot and cold.. That has broadened my taste buds! Also love their lunch buffets! It is affordable and you can taste something else rather than just the sushi!
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Jennifer T.
A bit pricey for a limited menu (hence the one star off - but it would be a half if I could) - but the staff is awesome (and super hilarious) and service has always been fast and great. Sushi is fresh and super tasty, and the stir fry, edamame & miso are excellent. Great choice for lunch on campus - highly recommend.
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Kaiwen X.
Excellent sushi, really good bold and fresh flavors. I had the Chicago roll and it was awesome. They were also very generous with the sauce. Although as to be expected, it was quite pricey, and they did forget to serve the ginger. Nevertheless it was a good meal and i will be coming back.
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David P.
Server was nice, food was good. The ok rating is because the Sushi was good but stupid priced, hay it's not Downtown Chicago or New York $3.50 for 1 very small piece of Tuna is insulting. Good food bring your wallet.
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Mohsin A.
Great scaled back version of the downtown Champaign location. I love that the big rolls are $1 each and every day, I'm jealous that this was not on campus when I was a student. Despite not having all the glitz of the original, the service was excellent and staff is super friendly.
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Mercedes B.
If I could I would give three and a half stars but I'm gonna bump it to four since they just opened. I think with the lack or marketing it was confusing when the new spot opened but it was the express version. This place has a completely different feel from the one downtown which is fine. I like that it's quick and I don't feel weird eating alone between classes because everyone else is doing the same. Sushi was good. Nothing amazing I only got cooked seafood so I can't say on freshness of the fish. However their set up for cooking is going to lose them money. I ordered three BIG roll pieces and I watched him pull them out from under a heat lamp. Obviously they have to make the whole roll and not waste money but I don't want to see that process. Not the chefs fault just the layout. Maybe once it's consistently busy that won't happen as much but definitely takes away from the idea of fresh sushi. But I still ate it and it didn't taste dried out so I can't really complain. It's a clear your own plates place or its implied with the dirty bins out next to the trash which I hate but whatever everyone does it. This is a quick place for sushi and I think the pros out weight the cons. If you want a more sit down experience go downtown.
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Alex K.
It's decent, but don't go there expecting it to be like the downtown location. The dollar sushi was decent--not great, but great sushi is hard to come by on campus. I also had one of the stir-frys, which I was more satisfied by--the spicy sauce had a nice kick to it and the vegetables were very fresh. I would go back, but it's dealing with a weird middle ground between budget sushi and upscale "downtown" sushi, and I'm not sure that's going to be viable for them long-term.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Sarah T.
Fast, fresh and fair. You get great 1.00 sushi here!!! And they have brown rice sushi during the week here, which is great for those of us that eat clean. Our service was also really great too. We went as a large group on a Sunday and they helped us out and gave us plenty of space.
(5)Alex C.
Ko Fusion is on my daily walk home from class and as a recently self-proclaimed sushi fan, I had to try it out. The $0.80/piece Hooked deal was the perfect excuse to get take-out on a weekday! It's really clean on the inside and the décor was spot on for a quick-service campus place like this. I decided to get one of everything and doubled up on a couple that I thought sounded good to fulfill the 10 piece limit on the Hooked deal. It was hard to tell which one was which on my plate, so I'll just say that I know for sure the Big, Popper, and Coconut stuck out the most to me. I felt the Cali was a bit lacking/plain and in general the rolls labeled "spicy" on the menu had little to no kick to them. I couldn't seem to pick up the jalapeno in any of the pieces either, maybe it was accidently omitted? The people behind the counter are more than likely students and were very pleasant. I would say that it does seem to be a little overpriced due to the pieces being considerably smaller than the rolls I'm used to, both in physical size and the amount of fish versus rice. Do not get me wrong though, it is definitely a good option with the Hooked discounts, and would be a relaxing atmosphere to bring a virgin sushi friend to try it for the first time, since they could just order the sample pieces. I will for sure give the house rolls and other entrees a try since Ko Fusion is in a great location.
(4)Chaelin K.
Had Firecracker roll + stirfry on different occasions. Service/ interior is nice. The food tastes ok, rolls bit over priced.
(3)Mark C.
Ko Fusion is for the students and by the students. It's conveniently located right next to an apartment complex on campus and its employees are composed of college students. The whole environment exudes a very simple and clean style. The food is quite fantastic. The stir fry is superb and the sushi is delicious. Its major fault is that it's definitely too expensive. The specialty rolls go from $13-$15 for 8 rolls and the rolls are smaller than other sushi places. However, they have a unique "create your own sushi" menu item for $9 for 8 rolls. This place would be perfect if the main entrees were $2 cheaper.
(4)Andrea S.
If you like sushi that has mayo, cream cheese, and is deep fried, this is your place. I didn't love it. The stir fry tofu was not bad. But overall it's too pricey for the portions, especially the sushi.
(2)Fei Chen W.
The service is terrible. We had a huge group going, but it is summer time on campus, and few people were there. We did our orders in shifts, and I was among the first few. We had a few people arriving late, and their orders were taken maybe 10-20 minutes after mine. After the whole party--except me--got their dishes AND finished them, mine came, with a simple cold indifferent apology. I did go to the waiter to check on my dish, and she just said the dish was in line. Be prepared for a long wait with indifferent apology.
(1)Soyun P.
The Chicago style and rainbow roll are both pretty good. The self service portion of the restaurant is very convenient as well.
(4)Delene C.
Besides it being chilly inside, for my first time here, I don't like that it's not like the other kofusions on campus. I came with some friends and we had to order like it was fast food at the counter, and there were no waitresses to bring or refill our drinks. But the food is delicious and service was good. I like the darkness and bright blue lights at the other kofusions...it's 4 p.m. and still to bright in here.
(3)Clare C.
They campus-ified the champaign kofusion. There is a build your own stir fry, a 6 piece $ sushi sampler, build your own sushi and 3-4 sushi rolls. The restaurant is very casual - you go to the counter to order, get a number for your table and they will bring the food out to you. Speaking of casual the music is very weird - distractingly so. Honestly, it is too expensive for what it is. I had the tempura ($10) and it was more deep fried than tempura. The $ sushi sampler was okay, but will get worn very fast (a little like the champaign $ sushi that gets boring after a while) and the sushi roll was more mayo than fish for $14. All in all not worth the time or price.
(2)Jacob V.
From friendly, quick, and efficient customer service to delicious food, KoFusion brings a lot to the table in the sushi bar industry. On top, most of the staff are college students, creating a very comfortable, student-friendly aura. Highly recommend!
(5)Amy R.
I absolutely love this place! Best sushi in town! I'm not a big fish eater but they make such unique sushi...hot and cold.. That has broadened my taste buds! Also love their lunch buffets! It is affordable and you can taste something else rather than just the sushi!
(4)Jennifer T.
A bit pricey for a limited menu (hence the one star off - but it would be a half if I could) - but the staff is awesome (and super hilarious) and service has always been fast and great. Sushi is fresh and super tasty, and the stir fry, edamame & miso are excellent. Great choice for lunch on campus - highly recommend.
(4)Kaiwen X.
Excellent sushi, really good bold and fresh flavors. I had the Chicago roll and it was awesome. They were also very generous with the sauce. Although as to be expected, it was quite pricey, and they did forget to serve the ginger. Nevertheless it was a good meal and i will be coming back.
(4)David P.
Server was nice, food was good. The ok rating is because the Sushi was good but stupid priced, hay it's not Downtown Chicago or New York $3.50 for 1 very small piece of Tuna is insulting. Good food bring your wallet.
(3)Mohsin A.
Great scaled back version of the downtown Champaign location. I love that the big rolls are $1 each and every day, I'm jealous that this was not on campus when I was a student. Despite not having all the glitz of the original, the service was excellent and staff is super friendly.
(5)Mercedes B.
If I could I would give three and a half stars but I'm gonna bump it to four since they just opened. I think with the lack or marketing it was confusing when the new spot opened but it was the express version. This place has a completely different feel from the one downtown which is fine. I like that it's quick and I don't feel weird eating alone between classes because everyone else is doing the same. Sushi was good. Nothing amazing I only got cooked seafood so I can't say on freshness of the fish. However their set up for cooking is going to lose them money. I ordered three BIG roll pieces and I watched him pull them out from under a heat lamp. Obviously they have to make the whole roll and not waste money but I don't want to see that process. Not the chefs fault just the layout. Maybe once it's consistently busy that won't happen as much but definitely takes away from the idea of fresh sushi. But I still ate it and it didn't taste dried out so I can't really complain. It's a clear your own plates place or its implied with the dirty bins out next to the trash which I hate but whatever everyone does it. This is a quick place for sushi and I think the pros out weight the cons. If you want a more sit down experience go downtown.
(4)Alex K.
It's decent, but don't go there expecting it to be like the downtown location. The dollar sushi was decent--not great, but great sushi is hard to come by on campus. I also had one of the stir-frys, which I was more satisfied by--the spicy sauce had a nice kick to it and the vegetables were very fresh. I would go back, but it's dealing with a weird middle ground between budget sushi and upscale "downtown" sushi, and I'm not sure that's going to be viable for them long-term.
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