Koto

The udon was filled with a variety of ingredients and had a very authentic Japanese flavor. It was a satisfying meal overall. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean. Definitely a place worth considering if you’re visiting Helsinki.

A rare find in Helsinki! This restaurant serves truly authentic Japanese food with high-quality ingredients and amazing flavors. The dishes were beautifully presented, and the taste was just like in Japan. Excellent service and a cozy atmosphere.

An authentic Japanese restaurant with a large variety of dishes, all of which are excellent. The flavor profile is what you find in Japan and not “westernized”. The pork cutlet katsu bowl comes of a flavorful bed of rice with a runny egg on top. The nori strips wave around in the heat which is a sign of the quality of their preparation. You can find sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls. The selection of sashimi reflects the great fresh fishes you can get in the region. We also got the Japanese seafood pancake (okonomiyaki) which was great. The service was also excellent. Even though we had a very late dinner they took care of our daughters and gave them cute cat chopstick holders, as well as, origami paper to fold while they waited for the meal to arrive. I’d highly recommend this place for anyone looking for authentic Japanese cuisine in a wonderful setting. There is also spacious seating and can accommodate larger parties.

Tried Koto because of the good reviews and was also recommended by some locals. We ordered the wafu steak, ebi tempura, agedashi tofu, some sashimi and dessert. The quality of the meat in the wafu steak (35€ for 7 slices of meat) was disappointing. It was really hard to chew and not at all tender. The ebi tempura was delicious but it was pricey (27€ for 5 pcs only). Both dishes didn’t come with rice, you’d have to order separately. The sashimi was pretty good. The agedashi tofu and the desserts were delicious. The service was really good, everyone who worked there was friendly and attentive. Waiting time on the food was also good, food came out pretty quick. All in all price to quality or quantity on some dishes were underwhelming. It’s sad to write this because the service was really good.

This reminds me of dining at a Japanese restaurant in Japan. As a welcome dish, they served us cold salmon soup. It was chilled and surprisingly refreshing, leaving a pleasant taste in the mouth. My husband and I chose Bento for our main course. Overall, it was good—I particularly enjoyed the wakame soup, which was light and served hot. It was included with the sushi and sashimi. Out of curiosity, my husband tried the salty plum. The taste was unique: salty on the outside and sweet-sour on the inside! For dessert, we ordered matcha cheesecake. My husband had expected a regular cheesecake with matcha powder as a topping, but it turned out to be matcha-flavored cheesecake. It wasn’t bad, just okay—but paired with the ice cream, it was a perfect combination. Overall, I’d recommend this place and would definitely love to try more from their menu! In total, we spent €97. It wasn’t too much considering the ambiance and the wonderful experience we had!