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Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi, Lincoln, NE

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi

4.8
4.8
303 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
Welcome to KOEN, a unique Japanese BBQ and Sushi experience! Sharing a meal has always been a cultural cornerstone that brings people together from all walks of life. KOEN in Japanese simply means, “A gathering place” where creating lasting memories with family, friends, and loved ones is built right into your table, literally!


KOEN is the only restaurant in Lincoln, NE where you can enjoy authentic Japanese BBQ flavors pre-marinated and brought to you plated and ready to grill to your liking. Every guest becomes a world-class chef with personal smoke-less grills built right into each table. Specially designed ventilation systems pull smoke away and vent completely outside, so you can relax in a clean and healthy atmosphere. And if family style grilling isn’t your goal, come in and relax with an Asian inspired cocktail, partake in daily happy hour specials, or order fresh-made sushi for dine in or carry out. Online ordering is also available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Sat 14:00–18:00 Sun 11:30–21:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sat 14:00–22:00 Sun 14:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (402) 480-6116
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Lincoln
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 303 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nebraska

    Innovative

  • Lincoln

    Best Overall

  • Lincoln

    Best Food

  • Lincoln

    Best Value

  • Lincoln

    Innovative

  • Lincoln

    Good for groups

  • Lincoln

    Hot spot

  • Lincoln

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lincoln

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi offers a vibrant dining experience with "great ambiance and service." Guests appreciate the "fantastic" food, especially the sushi and barbecue, making it ideal for a fun evening or date night. While the restaurant could improve cleanliness and menu flexibility, it remains a "wonderful experience" worth revisiting.

303 Reviews
  1. Ryan

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super fun atmosphere and great service! Would recommend getting reservations, especially if you want to sit in the BBQ area since there’s limited seating.

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  2. KC

    Omaha

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 people is probably the maximum for the table we had. 8 would be more comfortable. There were 2 grills so all was good. It was a fun atmosphere.

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  3. Robert

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as usual and we had a great time as a family.

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  4. Mark

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, I thought this was a nice restaurant with good food and decent ambience. I did not mind the divider wall between the two halves of our table, but having separate soy sauces, would’ve been appreciated. Watching somebody lick their fingers, then touch a soy sauce bottle and then needing to use that same soy sauce as little distracting. I also thought it would’ve been good to put the chicken in a separate dish then the rest of the pork and beef. I tend to like my beef very rare, but you can’t do that when it’s been in contact with chicken. I had the Sapporo meal, and I think I would’ve taken less appetizers in place of additional vegetables with the meal. Service was great but the drink menu needs some work.

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  5. Robert

    VIP

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was even better.

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  6. Amanda

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic and our food was delicious!

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  7. Kurt

    Omaha

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Four of us enjoyed a wonderful meal of grilled food and Sushi. The sake flights were delicious. Service was good. A very nice dinner out!

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  8. Anthony

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was another good evening with friend who never been there before and they enjoyed it.

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  9. Anthony

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's was amazing and a slow night so it wasn't loud at all. Nice evening. Will book again.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat for a date night, always great food and experience.

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FAQs

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (402) 480-6116.

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi is rated 4.8 stars by 303 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi

2601 Jamie Ln, Lincoln, NE 68512

Additional information

  • Area
    Lincoln
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Sat 14:00–18:00 Sun 11:30–21:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sat 14:00–22:00 Sun 14:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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