Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi
Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi
Smoked Salmon, Unagi, Mebachi, and Hamachi Nigiri.
Tuna Tower
Storefront
Salad
Grill at the table
Flaming Panda
a table with a variety of items
Soup and salad
Hot Dream Roll (Vegetarian)
Flaming Panda
Miso soup
Crab Roll
Lobster & Crab Rangoon (5 pcs) @dangit.all
Habachi grill with meat
Steak and lamb chop
Sushi menu
10oz Wagyu
My huge sushi platter
The aftermath of the premium combo
Bar area
Kaibashira Scallop - Nigiri 2 pcs. Sake Salmon - Nigiri 2 pcs. Ebi Shrimp - Nigiri 2 pcs.
Lobster & Crab Rangoon
Grace T.
Jan 29, 2025
Shared parking lot with other stores. Rather big parking lot. We had a reservation. So we were seated very quickly. Our party was already there. We were a party of 8. Whole family ordered the habachi grill and I ordered sushi platter for 1 ( it had 8 pieces of sushi and I added inari sushi).And it also came with salad and miso soup. The food was fresh and delicious. Just one comment about the sushi- the rice part needs to be pressed a little tighter. It fell apart pretty easy.The octopus sushi was cut in a weird angle and had a tentacle popping up on the side which made it a little hard to bite into. Otherwise, the food was delicious. My family ordered a birthday surprise dessert for me. It was fried ice cream in tempura batter.It was wonderful. The way it was brought out made it even more special. They turn off all the lights. Then the strobe light is turned on. And they bring it out and sing a birthday song- with the entire restaurant clapping along. And of course they light the candle on your dessert. There are a variety of seating available. For a large party, there is like a blind separating the table of four even when its raised. The post in the middle seems a little odd. But I understand its purposes for privacy in smaller groups. But it seems everybody comes here for birthday celebrations. Do make a reservation - otherwise you may not be able to get a seat. I want to commend our server. I am sorry I didn't get his name, I was overwhelmed by the good food and great service and having the whole family at dinner together. He was a fantastic guy. To serve a table of 8 and still checking on us ever so often with a smile. He made a special day even better! Thank you!!!Last thing- they might want to wait for the guests to leave before starting to clean the floors. It can be dangerous for older folks. They didn't wring the mops dry enough. And it was a little slippery. Overall, a great experience. It is a little on the steep side but it is worth it for a special occasion. We will be back.
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Jasmill O.
Nov 18, 2024
Went for a target run out in Lincoln and was looking for a restaurant near by to grab before heading back to Omaha. What I liked about the setting was how it was divided. One one side you had your regular dining, and on the other side you had your fancy dining for Japanese BBQ. I unfortunately was not able to try their Japanese BBQ, since there was wait time, but I really enjoyed their sushi and the unique names they had for them. My husband and I had their "Angry Wife,""Sugar Baby Roll," and their "Sugar Daddy Roll." Our server was amazing as well, each time he'd bring our food to the table we'd have a mini conversation. Overall experience was 10/10 and would definitely drive an 1 hour out to taste the food again.
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Lauren B.
Sep 20, 2024
This is easily one of the best sushi places in Lincoln! I cannot wait to try the BBQ next time! The waiter was so polite and helpful with a great atmosphere, I will definitely be visiting again soon!
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Lannae L.
Apr 29, 2024
Pro tip, get a reservation, this place is popular. And it is the only Japanese BBQ grill at your table restaurant I know of in NE. I was just driving through Lincoln on a Saturday, 5 pm, with no reservation, and the restaurant was one table shy of being at full capacity. Luckily that table had 30 min before the 6 pm reservation, so they sat me and I enjoyed my meal!.I got a mixed grill plate and an add-on galbi (marinated short ribs). The mixed grill came with gyoza, rice, soup and salad. This mixed grill meats had bulgogi, spicy pork, sirloin steak, and marinated chicken thigh. This in itself is more food than I could eat for dinner, and I feel it is well worth the $25 price tag. I did take home 1/2 and had a whole 2nd dinner the next day. .I really enjoyed my meal and kind service.
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Lindsey S.
Sep 27, 2023
On our road trip through Lincoln, my husband wanted steak for our anniversary dinner. But I wanted something fun and different since most steakhouses feel formal and stuffy which wasn't my road trip mood. So we ended up here to satisfy what we were both looking for. My husband got the beef platter, with so much meat, which included: Yaki - Shabu Beef, Filet Mignon and Kalbi Short Rib. And I got the Koen Kirin which included: Gyoza (3 pcs), Hanger Steak, Top Sirloin, Spicy Pork Belly, Chicken Bulgogi and Sweet Potato. Each table has a grill to cook your meats how you like and had 3 dipping sauces to add that tasty final touch. This was the perfect spot for our anniversary dinner.
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Johan J.
May 22, 2024
The highlight of my meal was the 10 oz wagyu--tender, flavorful, and nicely marbled Every cut was fresh and expertly prepared, making for a delightful and authentic BBQ experience. Highly recommended
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Jess H.
Aug 6, 2023
What an experience! We spent about 20 minutes of our drive home talking about how great this place was! If you're looking for a unique date night eating experience, this is the place. We went during happy hour (all day Sunday) and got one of their Koen Happy Hour beef courses. It came with a house salad to share, miso soup for each, gyoza and tempura dipping sauce, and edamame beans. Then came the plate of 5 meats and one vegetable all marinated differently. They teach you how to grill the food, and viola: you are cooking your own food to your liking! It all ended with a scoop of ice cream! The price was perfect for two! Martin, our server was incredible. He was knowledgeable, nice, and dropped a funny joke here and there. 10/10 would recommend!
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Milly P.
Nov 24, 2023
This is one of my family's go to restaurants! My kids also choose Koen for their birthday dinners. Although, we have been here on too many occasions to count, we have never had a bad experience. First of all, the servers are always great. I don't know how this happens but they have always been so enthusiastic and friendly. I'm Korean by background and grew up in Hawaii. My standards are very high for anything that resembles Korean BBQ. Koen's BBQ is not your standard Korean BBQ but it is a great variation of it. And somehow it won't break you wallet! We are such fans of Koen. I would also suggest going here for your birthday! If you want a whole restaurant singing "Happy Birthday" in a BTS-esque song version, this is your place!
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Layla R.
Jun 29, 2024
i had only been to koen once prior and in the previous visit only got sushi. this time tried the grill and would highly recommend. fun experience cooking the different meats and veggies. service was great - attentive, kind, and helpful. you have the option of inside or outside reservations. the inside is very cute and evenly spaced.
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Lorenzo S.
Sep 18, 2024
Good food. Meat quality for the BBQ was nice, although it does make one wish that there was an all you can eat Korean BBQ restaurant around here. Can be unreasonably pricey if you order something that you aren't pleased with - we had this experience with the Flaming Panda. There wasn't anything necessarily wrong with it, it just wasn't right for us. Be aware that there are epileptic risks present. Flashing lights do appear for birthday celebrations, with little warning beforehand. Our waiter was friendly and helpful, he did well explaining how to use the in-table grill.
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