Reviews for Koyo Knoxville in Knoxville, TN
Amazing food and fantastic service! Me and my partner went for lunch and dinner, and it was lovely! The food was so so so good,... and their alcohaloic drink menu is impressive! If you are not interested in something with alcohol in it, ask about their teasand other beverages, because they have good options, but there are not the menu. The waiters are very personable, the scenery isbeautiful, and the decor is amazing! And the food is outstanding! Did I mention the food os great? Read more
Stopped by for a glass of wine and after seeing the menu had to try a few dishes. First the wine list is extensive and offers... something for everyone. Our server, Connor, hit the mark on not only his wine recommendations but also food. The vegetablefritter was crisp, light, and full of flavor. The crispy pork belly offered a totally different flavor profile. It is clear thatthe chef puts care and attention into each dish. We will definitely be back and follow Connor’s recommendations. Read more
Wow a very incredible experience here in Knoxville. We ordered the omakase and were very pleasantly surprised. The first course... was a Green Japanese curry mussel/grouper soup (5/5) very tasty and very well balanced. Second course was a halibut withBrussel sprouts and black rice(5/5). This dish was perfectly balanced, best one in our opinion for the night! Third dish fellshort of our expectations. Pork belly egg noodle dish (2/5). It tasted just like Chinese takeout in our opinion. There wasnothing special about this dish. The egg noodles were slightly over cooked. The pork was way fattier than it should’ve been,and maybe in the future they can reconsider this dish. Fourth course was the A5 wagyu dish with sweet potato purée andmushrooms(5/5). Dish was very very good. Perfectly cooked and I like the simplicity of the dish and the great balance of theacidity of the mushrooms with the rich marbled beef. This was a great experience and we would recommend this for anyone wholoves to explore good dishes in town. We will visit again and hear what the omaske offerings are that day before ordering again!We hope to try their general menu next time we visit as well. Read more
Nice decor. Pork belly appetiser was delicious. Sea Bass and braised short ribs were yummy (small quality plates) but I'm not... squash so delicious . James was our attendant. He was friendly and professional. Elijah, the manager was very friendly andwelcoming. Read more
We had the pleasure of visiting Koyo for the first time. I think the sampling menu is the best route if you are hungry. We ended... up doing individual dishes + drinks. I would give the atmosphere a 5- quaint, romantic, warm. Drinks also get a 5- tasty,reasonably priced, creative. Food is a 4 star- a few dishes lacked high flavor profiles but were still tasteful. Felt like thedishes were not 100% complete as far as seasoning. I highly recommend the sea bass dish with the butter sauce. Will definitelybe back for drinks! Read more
I’ve been really excited to try this place since I heard about them opening a month ago and it definitely did not disappoint!... The service was fantastic and the drinks were good. I plan to be back again to try their omakase option which has severalcourses and the dishes changes weekly. Last night I just wanted more of a lighter meal so I got the crispy pork belly andtempura cauliflower and my date got the duck bulgogi. Everything was delicious and well presented. There’s limited seating andthe place was packed on a Saturday night so you’d want to make a reservation. Very intimate atmosphere and beautifullydecorated. Read more
Koyo Knoxville was absolutely fantastic! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was LITERALLY out of this this... world good! We had the tangy and rich crispy pork belly, sweet and fatty king salmon, and buttery Chilean sea bass! Paired witha top notch wine selection and cocktail menu. Even got to try an new sake. A great experience overall! Read more
We really enjoyed our visit to Koyo. My wife and I both had the tasting menu with the wine paring and it was excellent. It was... unlike almost anything else you’ll find in Knoxville and much more similar to fine dining restaurants that you’d find inbigger cities. The dishes and flavors were creative and incredibly tasty (especially the short rib and shrimp). The service wasattentive but not over the top or bothersome. There’s no sommelier but honestly, this isn’t the kind of place where I’mlooking for one and the wine pairing was great, regardless. The only real knock I have is that the pacing was a little rushed.The second that we finished a dish the next one was already coming out. It would be alright if they took a little time inbetween courses. Thanks for an awesome dinner Koyo! Read more