Koko Southbank, Melbourne

Koko Details

Koko Address

Crown Entertainment Complex
Level 3, 8 Whiteman St
Southbank VIC 3006
Map
Koko Website

Koko Contact Info

Phone (03) 9292 6886

Cuisines

Japanese, Vegetarian

Chef

Norimasa Kosaka

Prices

Average Meal Price $139 - based on one entree & main course only

General Price
Entrees $12.50-$28.00
Mains $38.00-$198.00

Lunch
Set Menu - Teppanyaki Lunch Set Menu $50.00 - $60.00

Prices last updated: 03/2012

Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 140

function room
one room
Seating Capacity 25

teppanyaki room
four rooms
Seating Capacity 16

Hours

Lunch
Mon to Sun Noon - 3pm
Dinner
Sun to Thu 6pm - 11pm
Fri to Sat 6pm - Midnight

Specialties

sushi
sashimi
udon noodles
tempura

Overview of Koko

Though situated in a prime location at Crown Towers, Koko is not the least bit trying to be hip. It just exudes serene elegance. The lantern-shaped lights giving off a soft glow and the zen pond in the middle of the restaurant sets the mood for an unforgettable Japanese dining experience.

Koko's menu changes by the season, reflecting its passion for fresh meats and seafood in its expertly prepared sashimi, sushi, udon noodles, tempura and teriyaki. Featured are teppenyaki and á la carte menus, a sushi bar and a sake bar along with tatami and teppanyaki rooms that overlook the Yarra River and the Melbourne skyline. The zen-like atmosphere extends to the quiet but efficient service of its staff.

For diners who tend to agonise on what to order in a Japanese restaurant, they can opt for set menus of chicken, beef, seafood and special lunch. A generous selection of sake goes well with the meals. Koko at the Crown is also well-known for its differently-flavoured ice cream that surprisingly thrills the taste buds.

User Reviews of Koko, Southbank

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Displaying: 1 - 10 of 30 reviews

6.8 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 5

I was first taken here by a Japanese friend and the interior struck me immediately as beautiful. The views outside were great and I wondered about the food. The menu showed me it was going to be expensive (turned out to be $480 for 4 people) and my sushi entre was okay but not great. My main was far better and overall it was a great, if expensive, evening. I've returned a few more times since, once with a very picky veggo friend who loved it, so I must say the food has been consistely good. However save Koko for special occasions unless you're very wealthy (or connected, like my Japanese friend was).

Aug 27, 2011

OniNoNekko
4

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 8 Value 8

My partner took me here for my birthday as a special treat. I adore Japanese food and I am very partial to raw fish. The sushi chef here did an amazing job on our selection of sushi and sashimi. I loved the water in the middle of the restaurant, very relaxing. I highly recommend it.

Aug 11, 2011

JayGG
2

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 8

Amazing night had by myself and my GF. Food was specactular, and they gave us a free glass of mumms champagne each because it was a special occasion. Could not fault a thing, perfect table overlooking the flames of the yarra too.

Apr 18, 2011

Tony Bevan
23

6.8 Recommended

Food 6 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 6

We arrived without a booking but were lucky enough to get the last free table. The interior by internationally renowned designer Tony Chi is impressive with a picture perfect water feature taking centre stage.

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Feb 03, 2011

afoodstory
10

7.5 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 8

We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit but our second, about a month later, didn't live up to the first. The menu has changed a little. In our first visit, we fell in love with an oyster shooter and the sashimis were fresh, it had a bittier texture. On the second visit, we came especially for the oyster shooter, which wasn't on the menu anymore, but they made us some anyway. It wasn't the same ones, and it also disappoint in flavour. A few hours later, we all had to visit the toilet. Apparently, our lesson here is, you shouldn't order outside the menu. We will keep that in mind from now on. Overall, very pleasant first time, average second time.

Sep 03, 2010

5girls
12

7.3 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 5

Good Japanese, but you would not have too far to get better value for money. If you are doing the touristy thing, it will suffice, but I will give credit where it is due, the service was fantastic. Very pricey for what you get, but what would you expect at a venue like this I guess.

Jul 08, 2010

italcritic
2

7.3 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 7

Came to have the teppanyaki some time ago. Good food, ok ambience. Expect to pay for the location.

Apr 20, 2010

Eaterer
41

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 8

Koko is tucked away on the 3rd floor at Crown away from the crowds on the main level which makes it a bit difficult to find but well worth the trip upstairs. We had the chefs special sashimi, prawn and scallop dumplings, crispy soft shell crab nori rolls and it was all excellent! Nice wine list and very attentive staff, we will definitely dine here again.

Apr 19, 2010

fasta
46

7 Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 6 Value 6

Great food, fab if you're after somewhere lovely to relax with someone special. You'll always be paying for the location due to its, um, location, but get past that and you'll have a beautiful meal.

Mar 14, 2010

BecBrownSays
11

4.8 Average

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 1 Value 4

Both times I've went I have been embarrassed by the same teppanyaki kitchen staff. He is not funny and I don't like it when people make inappropriate comments and disrupt our conversations on more than 30 occasions to make rude gestures/comments in an attempt to be funny. It was not funny and one of my guests asked me whether he has a grudge against us. I told her no and that he was like that last time. Will definitely won't be back until they fire this person.

The food is good, but not that great for its price. I've had far better. Staff service (ie the managers/waitresses) are very kind. But this person has not failed to embarrass me twice. When I pay over $1000 to eat I don't expect to be embarrassed and have some kitchen staff tell me off.

Nov 03, 2009