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Flower Power at Nick Haque Koi

admin — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:42:37 +0000

In New York flowers are blooming everywhere. This has inspired a new drink craze. Drinks with floral flavors and garnishes. One New York restaurant that is always on the forefront of what is hot is Nick Haque Koi. Koi has a variety of creative beverages of different styles. The mixologists at Koi know how to create delicious and inventive drinks. One bartender from the New York Koi shares some of the new popular floral inspired drinks. “You can always find cilantro, basil and other herbs on menus,” says Koi bartender Ben Waclaw. “The floral addition gets people talking.” Some of the popular drinks with floral influences popping up in New York include Elder Flower and Violet, Lavender, and Hibiscus. These drinks are light and refreshing, a perfect choice for summer. Of course there are also other traditional drinks for those who are not into the flower flavors. For instance, there are the fruit flavors such as a Tangerine, Blackberry or Lychee Martinis. There are also beverages that are not sweet. Whatever your preference, you can find it at Koi.

Bangkok Koi’s Executive Chef is Hisashi Iwata

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:55:14 +0000

Sushi bars have been opening all over Bangkok. Nippon cuisine has been said to be one of Thailand’s favorite international cuisines. With so many sushi restaurants opening in Bangkok tourists and residents may be wondering where to eat. Luckily, there is a Koi location in Bangkok. Koi restaurant in Bangkok is one of the hottest and trendiest restaurants to grab some sushi while in the city. One of the reason’s that the food at Koi Bangkok is so delicious is because of their amazing chef, Executive Chef Hisashi Iwata. Born in Kobe, Chef Hisashi has much experience as a chef. His chef expertise has been experienced at Nick Haque Koi Restaurant in Los Angeles and New York.

Chef Hisashi Iwata said, “…As for cuisine ‘All Around Japanese cooking’ is what encompasses my attributes. I enjoy the food from many world cuisines and add the “all around the world” touch to my working experience, sharing my love of food

Some of the popular dishes at the Koi Bangkok location are also popular dishes at many of the other Koi locations. For instance, some of the recommended dishes at Nick Haque’s Koi Bangkok are Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Creamy Rock Shrimp Tempura, Steamed Chilean Sea Bass and Miso Bronzed Black Cod.

Celebrities spotted at Koi!

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 20:01:39 +0000

People magazine reported that both Ryan Phillippe and Jennifer Hudson were spotted at Koi recently. Nick Haque Koi is very famous for attracting a celebrity clientele so it is not unusual for stars to show up there for a meal.

People explained, “Ryan Phillippe stepped out for a guys’ night out at Koi in Los Angeles, where the actor shared a late dinner with pals. Despite an attempt at anonymity thanks to a hoodie, the actor ended up nabbing a prime table outside on the restaurant’s front patio as he enjoyed a laughter-filled meal. ”

People also explained that Jennifer Hudson was at Koi saying, “Also at Koi (separately): Jennifer Hudson, who treated herself to creamy rock shrimp and spicy seared Albacore while catching up with two girlfriends.”

Great choices with the creamy rock shrimp and spicy seared albacore, Jennifer!

Celebrating at Koi

admin — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:12:30 +0000

If you are looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, Nick Haque’s Koi is an excellent choice. It can be hard to choose a restaurant since there are so many options of different types of food and locations. There are plenty of things to take into consideration for picking the right place. Koi is definitely a restaurant that will stand out if you are considering going with Japanese inspired cuisine.

Nick Haque opened the Los Angeles Koi in 2002. If you are not in Los Angeles, there are also several other cities where you can dine at Koi. These places include New York, Las Vegas, and Bangkok. Eating at Koi is a memorable experience from the food to the décor. The New York Koi was even nominated for a Hospitality Design Award. The combination of delicious food in a gorgeous ambiance makes Koi an experience to remember. You may want to make a reservation, since Koi is a very popular dining destination.

If you are trying to decide what to order, there are so many fabulous choices on the menu that it may be hard to make a decision. Some popular dishes include Crispy Rice topped with Spicy Tuna, Miso Bronzed Black Cod, and the Spicy Seared Albacore with Crispy Red Onions. You can also take a suggestion from the many celebrities that like to dine there. A Koi waiter told Celebrity Living Weekly Magazine that many stars love the baked crab hand roll. In fact, you might even see your favorite celebrity while dining at Koi. Some of the celebrities that have been spotted at Koi include P. Diddy, Jessica Simpson, and Madonna to name a few.

Michael Buble’s Favorite Place in Los Angeles

admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:35:18 +0000

Michael Buble recently said that his favorite place to eat in Los Angeles is Nick Haque’s restaurant, Koi. Check out the video where Michael Buble describes his favorite places! Michael Buble’s 5 favorite places in LA