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.

In her interview Carolina talks about some Argentinian food habits saying, “Argentinian people don’t like spicy food. That’s a big difference. Whenever I say, “I don’t like Tabasco,” people look at me like, “But you’re Latin, you’re from Argentina.” Honey, Argentinians like a lot of garlic, and lots of steak — meat, meat, meat. No spicy food, though. You’ll never see Tabasco on a table.”

When asked about LA stereotypes, Carolina said,

“The thing about men in Los Angeles is that they all love the big boobies, the lips, all that. Which I hate. I’m the opposite of that. But it amuses me. Instead of thinking, “Oh my god, I wish I had that,” I’m like, “What is this woman doing with her life?” I think being natural is the most beautiful thing ever. But yes, it is true. Women in Los Angeles are obsessed with perfection.

Oh! And also. Let me tell you. We have a lady that works the bathroom, and she speaks Spanish. Hardly any English. She told me that there are always girls that come out and look at themselves in the bathroom, they look at her and say, “Am I too skinny?” Ninety percent of the girls who walk out of the bathroom ask this poor Mexican lady — who I adore — Am I too skinny? just to hear what she has to say. So that’s L.A. for you.”

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!

Steamed Chilean Sea Bass

Ingredients:
6-7 oz. Chilean sea bass
4-5 pieces julienned ginger (matchstick size)
½ cup thinly sliced shitake mushrooms
5 cilantro Leaves
½ scallion thinly cut on the bias
2 cherry tomatoes cut in half
1-2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sesame chili oil (if you can’t find it, sesame oil will work)
Garnish with coriander sprouts or 2-3 cilantro leaves

Instructions:
1. Place sea bass, in casserole dish small enough to fit inside steamer basket, and top with ginger and shiitake mushrooms. Place inside steamer basket over simmering water and cover. Let steam for 15-20 minutes or until fish is cooked.
2. Meanwhile heat sesame oil until it begins to smoke. Turn off heat and place to the side (to be used at end).
3. Remove casserole dish from steamer and place Sea Bass and mushrooms, saving the cooking juices that developed, in serving bowl.
4. Pour the cooking liquid on top.
5. Place the cherry tomatoes around the sea bass and add soy sauce. Top sea bass with cilantro, scallions and drizzle hot sesame oil on top of the greens releasing their aromatics and oils.
6. Garnish with coriander sprouts.

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.