Koi Kawa Japanese Restaurant

We ate at KoiKawa for lunch on a weekday in mid-February 2024. I love the businesses in this shopping area - the atmosphere is great, and I liked the interior of the KoiKawa. We were greeted and seated immediately. My review is around issues of being gluten-free. KoiKawa advertises that they have gluten free options, and my experience was - yes and no. When our waiter took our order, I asked if the Bento Box Lunch salmon was gluten free. He said it was, IF they left the sauce off the salmon, and that was fine with me, so I ordered that. He brought out my soup, informed me it wasn't gluten free and asked if someone else at the table would like to have it. He brought out my food, informed me the sushi portion - a major portion of the lunch - wasn't gluten free either, and asked if someone else at the table would like to have it. My salad had no dressing as that would not have been gluten free, he said, so - it was basically naked lettuce. I asked - do you have other sushi that is gluten free? thinking he could offer me that sushi instead. He kind of said "um, yes" and walked away. I am very appreciative that the restaurant was careful to protect me from foods that weren't gluten free - however, I couldn't eat much of what I purchased, and I should have been informed of that before I ordered it, so I could choose something else. I had really been looking forward to being out with friends and enjoying lunch, so my lunch at Koi Kawa was pretty disappointing. I understand not all restaurants want to cater to gluten-free patrons, but KoiKawa had advertised that they do, so I feel this review is justified.

Awesome place for a Japanese experience

La comida estuvo deliciosa, y la atención fue 100/10 me encantó, pienso volver.

Great food and kind staff as always. I have been coming here for many years and thoroughly satisfied with this restaurant's ambience. Highly recommended for all Japanese food lovers!

Hands down the best place in San Antonio. Ask the sushi chef what is fresh on that day. You will not be disappointed.

We loved the restaurant and the service, Chu was so respectful and kind, always making sure we were doing well and checking if we needed anything. Thank you Mr. Chu, we hope to see you again next time we go to San Antonio. Best regards, Gonçalo and Inês!

Being born and raised in Cali, this Sushi is AMAZING! So fresh and a ton of options! A HIDDEN GEM!

I didn't even know this place was there it's such a hidden little gem. The food was amazing the staff were very very kind and helpful. Enjoyed every minute of the atmosphere was awesome.

Great food and great atmosphere! Would suggest eating there if you want good Japanese food!