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Reviews - Koto

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9.3
of 10

Excellent
68 reviews
Ambience
8.8
Food
9.4
Service
9.4
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  • pash s.6 reviews

    8 March 2025

    8.5/10

    Great food but service was a bit slow and mains came before starters

  • Rebecca K.1 review

    26 February 2025

    10/10

    The staff are lovely and the food is amazing, it's like being back in Japan

  • Hugh M.10 reviews

    27 February 2025

    8/10

    A basic venue but with keen prices (wine at £15 a bottle). Food was slow and not that great. They comped us a miso soup for the delay which was kind.

  • Geena C.2 reviews

    27 February 2025

    10/10

    Always incredible food & atmosphere. Thank you!

  • Maria Florencia N.4 reviews

    22 February 2025

    10/10

    Delicious food, the sashimi was super fresh and the fried pork gyoza were superb! Excellent and delicious sushi, the soft crab especially. Very friendly and attentive staff too.

  • Michael O.5 reviews

    30 January 2025

    9.5/10

    We love eating at Koto. Tasty, healthy food, accompanied by warm house sake. Strongly recommended

  • Alice M.1 review

    24 November 2024

    10/10

    Koto is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Oxford! The food is incredible and the service is amazing :) always happy to come back here

  • adriaan l.1 review

    22 November 2024

    9.5/10

    Excellent food

  • Yiluan Z.

    Yiluan Z.1 review

    19 November 2024

    10/10
    Soba noodles in clear broth with marinated pork, topped with green onions and a halved soft-boiled egg.

    All staff were very patient and the food tasted great!

  • Mei L.23 reviews

    10 November 2024

    10/10

    Great service, and delicious food

  • Maryna Y.

    Maryna Y.10 reviews

    9 November 2024

    10/10
    A balanced meal featuring a fresh salad with lettuce and cucumbers, fluffy white rice, miso soup with tofu and seaweed, and a light fruit-infused beverage.
    Sushi rolls filled with crab and avocado, coated in orange fish roe, served with pickled ginger and wasabi.

    Delicious food, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere

  • Mia Sharizman I.2 reviews

    8 November 2024

    9.5/10

    Great food and service was excellent. Would be back.

  • Michael O.5 reviews

    7 November 2024

    9.5/10

    superb subtle food, attentive service

  • David B.2 reviews

    6 November 2024

    10/10

    Excellent service and great food

  • queenie c.47 reviews

    27 October 2024

    10/10
    Tender beef in a rich sauce with herbs and sesame seeds, served with fresh greens, alongside teriyaki-glazed chicken on rice with mixed greens.

    Very friendly place, food is delicious. We enjoyed our dinner very much!

  • Junior w.118 reviews

    1 November 2024

    3/10

    Appalling service average food. Not a great combination. I wish them luck they're going to need it. 😂😂😂

  • Emma W.15 reviews

    25 October 2024

    10/10

    Food was amazing the service was quick and there was a lovely calm ambiance thank you for a lovely evening

  • Marc d.2 reviews

    24 October 2024

    8/10

    very good food but portions are a bit small. average service

  • Mei L.23 reviews

    19 October 2024

    9.5/10

    Great friendly service, good food plus 50% off via The Forks, couldn't ask for more 😀

  • George M.4 reviews

    16 October 2024

    9/10

    I felt Koto! was decent normal middle of the road Japanese- not great but certainly I saw no basis for some of the angry (malicious) reviews online, though other restaurants might do it better or have nicer decor at this price. The Fork discount made it much better value and we had a very good spread for the price, with warm service. Very happy with the discount.

  • Ana C.4 reviews

    16 October 2024

    8/10

    Ramen tasted good and noodles were great, but should have more meat, veggies, and broth for the price in my opinion. It was good with the Fork discount

  • Jen H.1 review

    21 June 2024

    10/10

    We love Koto, the food is made to order, so fresh and perfectly presented. The staff friendly and attentive. It is a relaxing and happy place, don't rush this experience, the best things in life take time. Best Sushi in Oxford.

  • suzanne g.1 review

    15 June 2024

    2/10

    so you don't see the chef as is traditional in a sushi place, they prepare the food in the back. I joked to my husband they are just opening premade sushi packs and charging us 10x more (like the European. Vacaction movie)... food eh not so great. octopus appetizer really bad not much meat just a lot of glop.

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