Kōmo

Kōmo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jake VIP

   Chicago2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The whole experience was lackluster and disappointing. From being seated to finish. Pre-paid for the tasting menu and was sat. Took 15 minutes to get greeted by anyone at our table. Soon after was called by Komo staff asking if I was going to show for my reservation (as I am currently seated in their restaurant). Staff forgetting to bring silverware, spilling water, continued miscommunication. The icing on the cake was that the server raved how the chef will come see us and discuss one of the dishes… chef never came and it was never brought up again. Also, the most obnoxious drunk group of 6 were at the bar that made the bar 2x louder. The only saving grace is that the food was good. Overall disappointing and was hoping for so much more.
   

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   Samuel

   Columbus1 review

   3.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   My initial impression of Komo was quite nice, a complimentary glass of sake upon entering a beautifully decorated restaurant set a wonderful scene. The chopsticks were plastic and warped. And we waited over 20 minutes for a fresh fork. we started with a bottle of Champagne, which was delicious, however bottle service was subpar. A fault in training. We opted to order the Pre-Fixe style menu which was 8 courses and seemed decently interesting. Course 1 was a soup that was almost too much. The flavors were good but my plate was chipped to an egregious degree. The shrimp was small and the plating only made it seem more insignificant. There was some shell leftover which wasn’t cleaned properly. Course two was a salad of cucumbers, sashimi, and some other ingredients. The delicate flavors of the fish were unable to shine and it just became another piece of unflavored texture in a ‘salad’ that was overwhelmed by sesame, to the point that it lingered on my palate for minutes after consuming it. Course 3, the Chawanmushi was a dish that seemed extra, the egg custard itself was great, but the uni added nothing to the dish, and frankly the uniqueness of the ingredient seems wasted, to the point where I couldn’t even taste it. The wagyu was good, the zucchini served with it was not, the flavors were there but even the slightest bit of salt on it would’ve saved the vegetable. I almost laughed when the fois gras hit the table. The idea of playing on sweet with the umami richness of the fois gras was not bad, the execution was nothing short of a circus act. Using mymochi ice cream was certainly unique, but an insult to the duck that died so that I could enjoy its liver. I got through all of this and still had some hope for the nigiri. The presentation was great. But the rice was over seasoned, I don’t know whether they’re using mirin or rice wine vinegar, but that was all that I could taste. The delicate flavors of the fish were ruined. Dessert was fine. Embarrassing. Overpriced
   

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   Gee VIP

   Chicago18 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is decent. Very small portions though and overpriced. Even the entrees are small. We left hungry and got food elsewhere, after spending $250 there (2 of us)
   

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   Hari VIP

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent quality, we really enjoyed it. Its worth visiting.
   

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   Clara VIP

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went during my friend’s bachelorette party which also landed during Restaurant week and WOW!!! The food was not only INCREDIBLE but the service we received was out of this world. Huge shout out to Zoe for making our experience one to remember. Will definitely be going back.
   

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   Lauren

   Chicago8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Willie was our server and everything from the drinks to the apps to the main dishes were delicious! I highly recommend coming here!
   

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   Juliana VIP

   Melbourne4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   It is a beautiful and inviting place in a convenient location in West Loop. We were welcomed with a shot of Sake, which was a very nice touch. However, the lighting is too dim, making it difficult to read the menu. While the food was good, both the service and the food did not match the prices. I found this restaurant overpriced.
   

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   Ningjing VIP

   Chicago1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Sushi was not authentic, small portioned and not good.
   

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   Pauline

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My spouse and I had the Chef 8-course taste experience! We were greeted at the door with complimentary sake then showed to our table. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Our favorites were the hot stone wagyu, omakase nigiri, uni egg custard, and green tea crème brûlée. Will definitely comeback to try more of their menu!
   

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    Imani VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I wanted to check this place out for my friend’s birthday. The food was great and so were the drinks. Our server Payton/Peyton was extremely helpful and accommodating. She took us to the Whisky bar downstairs after as we enjoyed some drinks. She told us about the club at the top floor and we went for a moment. It was nice but a bit loud (figures it’s a club). The ambiance was great and the staff was so helpful and friendly from the host handing us sake shots at the door to the Whisky Bar bartender taking our photos. 10/10
    

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