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Koze

Restaurant Cafe Bar Bar and grill Japanese restaurant Sushi restaurant Health food restaurant Organic restaurant Teppan grill restaurant Japanese steakhouse

One of the Most Reviewed Japanese restaurants in El Paso


Address

2204 Joe Battle Blvd, El Paso, TX 79938

Website

www.kozeteppangrill.com

Contact

(915) 856-1288

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 12 to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM

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  • 5/5 Brittany C. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything tasted great & the staff were all friendly and funny! We had a blast here. The sushi was soo good!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Michael F. 10 months ago on Google
    I really wanted to like this place. With the lack of great Asian cuisine here, I was hoping that I'd finally have a "go to" when it comes to satisfying my craving for Japanese food. I tried it and was left underwhelmed. We started with the miso soup which was a little cold, but good. The shrimp tempura, while abundant, was very heavy and tasted of oil. To top it off, it was over drizzled with mayonnaise and another sauce. Not my favorite. We also had alcoholic drinks, which while pretty, they were also very watered down. For the entree I got the chicken and shrimp with the side of rice and veggies. The rice was okay. The chicken and shrimp were both sauced with the same thing, I'm assuming a soy glaze. The shrimp were also a little fishy. Very lack luster experience, but our hostess was excellent. The lava cake was also standard. Overall 1 appetizer, 2 drinks, 2 entrees and 1 dessert = >130.00 😬 it's pretty steep for what we got. I've had better experiences from food trucks in Hawaii.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kemosabe1071 1 year ago on Google
    Had an absolutely great time. Amazing service from Zelda, and an amazing show and meal from Jay our chef. I’d definitely recommend asking for Jay, he definitely knows what he doing. Atmosphere, service, and food, all A+ quality.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Adriana R. 7 months ago on Google
    The food is good, the place is nice, but even though the service is mediocre, they add the service fee by default. We were a party of four and the service fee was 20%. We had no choice to give the percentage we thought was fair. It was so expensive and it’s not fair that we had to pay what they wanted. Oh and they charge 3% for paying with debit card!!! 😡
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lori P. 2 years ago on Google
    Teppan grill at it's finest. Chef Jay gave us a great show. His performance was very entertaining and enjoyable. I had the filet mignon and shrimp as my proteins and along with the rice and vegetables, the meal was delicious. Personally I wouldn't add salt to any Asian dish that has soy sauce so it was extra salty but the rest was cooked to perfection. My appetizer was the spicy tuna on crispy rice and that was delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Glory C. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is perfect for any celebration! Very welcoming and fun environment for all ages. Food is fantastic and generously shared. I ordered the salmon, it was prepared just right!! I look forward to returning!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MELISSA O. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is awesome! Customer service, food, chefs, cleanliness, parking, everything is on point. Every time we come to Koze, we have such a good experience! The chef in my photo is excellent, his energy is infectious ensuring a good time for everyone at the table. The food is well worth the price and there is always left over as the portions are huge.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sammie Leon M. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a great time when we come here. The chefs are amazing with kids. Always entertaining and friendly. The food is delicious every time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christina S. 1 year ago on Google
    Arrived at 4:35 for an early dinner and it wasn’t crowded. They had happy hour specials varying from beer to well drinks for $2 or $3. I had the mango margarita with takin on the rim. Also, I had the Hawaiian playboy as an appetizer, despite the jalapeños it wasn’t spicy but still delicious. I saved some room for the soup and salad that came with my main meal combo of NY steak and chicken. The meat portion was a little small but still appetizing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SnailSales 1 year ago on Google
    Easily top 10 restaurants I've ever eaten in my life, staff was very nice and went above what was expected of them to make us feel welcomed. Absolute blast of a food presentation was shown by the chefs who made our food in front of us. Sure some may whine that it's pricey but dear God the food was heaven made and well worth it. The ingredients were high quality and everything was so delicious . I am now eating some as left over , it's still so delicious. 10/10 will go again. I recommend you go there for a celebration or to fill your hunger, share an entree to save money it's a huge meal!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janel D. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is right up the street from where I live and I had never been here before until my husband took me. The waitress was nice and good at her job, the service was also quick. My husband got the chicken fried rice which was good and I got the black dragon roll that was very good! They made it look like a dragon and it even had a flower on the side very fun! There were 8pieces that were good sized so it was more than plenty to eat. I also got the lava cake which was the perfect blend of chocolate and rasberry, warm and gooey with it having fudge inside I added ice cream and it was delicious. Since the service was good and the food we might end up bringing our boys here to see the train and volcano. I recommend this place to eat for sure!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sadie M. 4 years ago on Google
    The first time I came, it was great. Despite the fact there was a piece of hair in my food. Everything was great. The service was good and the food was good. Today, the service just okay and the food meh... I got the Wild Tuna dish. It was simply chunks of ahi tuna on top of a pile of finely constructed pile of avocado with 5 tortilla chips. That’s it. No flavor what so ever. That really wasn’t what made my experience not so great. The fact that they didn’t have a hostess kind rubbed me the wrong way. When guest can, no one so much as greeted them. Just walked pass like they weren’t even there. If you’re not gonna have a hostess at least be sure to tell your servers to greet the waiting guest.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alejandro V. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and delicious food. Coming back soon

  • 5/5 Andy D. 4 years ago on Google
    The sticky gyoza appetizer was the best I've had in a very long time. Our chef, Chin (nots sure if that's how you spell it), did an amazing job. Very funny, unlike our last experience when our cook was in a bad mood. I always recommend Koze to friends and family and will continue to do so.

  • 5/5 Google U. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun dinner for a birthday get together

  • 5/5 Robert K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great SUSHI! I love their El Paso roll

  • 5/5 Raul 4 years ago on Google
    Always the best customer service and great food

  • 5/5 Kimberlee H. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a great place for family dinner. Service was good. Food was fresh and good.

  • 5/5 Ketan M. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome and delicious! Good vegetarian dish.

  • 5/5 A Google U. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is super good

  • 5/5 Yamel G. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the food

  • 5/5 Delia C. 4 years ago on Google
    Grill Chef very personable and entertaining. Food super delicious.

  • 5/5 Candi E. 2 years ago on Google
    Koze is so much fun! It's my 7 year old grandson's favorite restaurant. He loves the teppan grill when it is lit. I had the calamari, my grandson had filet mignon and shrimp & son, granddaughter had chicken & filet mignon, daughter had salmon, daughter in law had a Ribeye, my husband had chicken and scallops. It was a awesome family dinner!

  • 5/5 Tommy T. 1 year ago on Google
    Pleasantly surprised by the great service, amazing food and the atmosphere. The cucumber salad as an appetizer was delicious. The 3 rolls (Vegas, Spicy Cowboy and Dragon) were very good. My wife ordered the teriyaki chicken entree. She loved it.

  • 1/5 Kelsey G. 1 year ago on Google
    We had heard good things about this place be so we decided to try it. We were very disappointed. The service was terrible- we sat for 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged we were there for our drink order or even water. They gave us 2 different menus. After the hostess delivered our drinks, our waitress showed up but was never seen again- not to take our order or check on us. The hostess took our food order. The food was very expensive for the quality- The chicken still had gristles on it and the shrimp was so over cooked it was like rubber. Everything was bland and flavorless. We won’t be coming back.

  • 5/5 Katherine I V. 1 year ago on Google
    Best birthday ever!!! thanks to all people in there but special thanks to JAY!!!! He made us feel so important. Jay is a very sweet, kind and wonderful person, second time sharing important days with family and many more to come to share at Koze but ONLY with Jay!!

  • 3/5 Ramo N. 1 year ago on Google
    Hospitality could use a lot of improvement since our party was excited to visit this restaurant for the first time and were greeted with no smiles. We also waited for our appointed reserved seating for another 15min and while seating at entrance bar, the guy bartender (maybe supervisor) could've shown Hospitality as well. Food was excellent though. Our habashi cook was awesome and very entertaining. Servers were great, very attentive. I would think with our $200 bill, Koze could've made us feel like VIP customers. Hopefully next time, we get complimentary items for waiting.

  • 4/5 Jeffrey B. 1 year ago on Google
    For some of us, this was a first time experience. Overall, the experience was great. Our at the grill experience was super. Thoroughly entertained and the food was super and plentiful. I would have rated 5-stars except for the hostess. She gave us the impression that we were bothering her when we came in the door. I'll chalk it up to her having a bad day that day

  • 5/5 Jesus S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place , great food , you have fun watching the cook prepare your meals, simply love it, need more places like this

  • 5/5 Wendy J. 5 months ago on Google
    Great dinner and drinks. Sat at a table in the bar area, not at a hibachi table. Bartender gave good service, offered options for drinks. 911 sushi roll was spicy and fantastic!!! Filet and shrimp dinner was quite tasty!!!

  • 5/5 Alonso C. 8 months ago on Google
    It was a delight to find this spot on a Thursday evening. We sat at the Grill and the Manager was prompt to sit our party followed by Alan our waiter who was very attentive and full of knowledge when it came to some recommendations. I decided to try some sushi as appetizers. I think I can visit this place and strictly have a couple rolls. The unique rolls they have are something else. I tryed some Nigiri Rolls and a Playboy roll that is not on their online menu. Coconut shrimp in that roll!! What an amazing roll. Then Jay came out and slayed on the grill from his attention to entertain but also the fact that he served all sides and protiens at the same time piping hot at their perfect cooking points full of flavor. Perfect seasoning! I thanked them all for the amazing time and food. 100% recommend!

  • 5/5 Aquila C. 4 months ago on Google
    Came in on a Monday afternoon when nobody else was getting hibachi. Yet they set everything up and came out to cook for just my husband and I with the same energy as if they had a full table! The food was amazing and I had plenty to take home for a second round. The hibachi chef was wonderful and did all the cool tricks for us! Had a great experience!

  • 3/5 Heart 3 months ago on Google New
    Not too impressed with our meals. Drinks were good. The service was great. The atmosphere was good for a party vibe. All in all my first experience would be described as overpriced basic Chinese food.

  • 4/5 Jazmine C. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing dishes and for big fans of sushi this is the place to go. Also menus get scanned and also other types of food.

  • 5/5 Selene G. 4 years ago on Google
    We didn't sit at the grill but it seemed to be a wonderful experience! We sat in the general dining area! Our waiter Jesus was very friendly and on point! I ordered the sushi platter that had an assortment of different kinds of sushi! My son and his friend had the shrimp and chicken and steak/chicken bento box. The food was delicious! The cucumber lime martini I had was amazing. I would definitely eat here again, but next time sit the grill!

  • 5/5 Rabeea J. 4 years ago on Google
    Koze his hands down one of my favorite Asian restaurants in all of El Paso Texas. They have amazing Hibachi, really really good sushi and pretty much everything I have ever had to eat here has never disappointed. Depending on when you go to service still can be a little slow sometimes and that is the only complain I have. The food is always excellent though.

  • 5/5 Alex A. 4 years ago on Google
    I love love so much I suggest you come to koze because it’s amazing I love that when I walk in I get greeted ammeidietly and the staff assist me to the table but I always sit at the grill and I just love how the chefs cook in front of you and lastly I love how they assist you and are kindly asking you what you want just love it!

  • 5/5 Raven S. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered Koze durn this pandemic and it was nothing but delicious. Portions were perfect size and cooked to perfection. The price is a little high but still recommend as a great meal.

  • 5/5 Anthony F. 4 years ago on Google
    Always entertaining, Always Great Food! And actual Japanese Beer is a Big Plus!

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 4 years ago on Google
    CHIN was the best entertainment I have had at a hibachi grill to date! Food was fresh and cooked to perfection! Our server, Aldo, was very friendly and attentive. This will be our go to place for all future celebrations!

  • 5/5 Aaron F. 3 years ago on Google
    Some of the best food I've tried

  • 5/5 Priscilla H. 4 years ago on Google
    We had the best time! The host was super sweet and prompt, the server was the nicest guy, like I want to be his friend, and the hibachi chef was nice, carried on a conversation, and talented. On top of all of that, great bar and the food was yummy! Steak was tender and shrimps were plump instead of wimpy. The beef soup also excellent!

  • 5/5 rjk r. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome sustenance along with a volcano and a smoking train with sound effects. Keep up the good work....

  • 5/5 Marla A. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food

  • 5/5 JYRO 6. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and ambience

  • 4/5 michelle g. 3 years ago on Google
    Ambience is cool. Wait time for Sushi was ridiculously long. For some reason they were backed up and there were like four people in the restaurant. Was compensated with free dessert but they really need to pick up their pace at the Sushi bar bar.

  • 1/5 GEORGE Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Service is slow, items not described adequately on menu or web, and server not familiar with food items.

  • 1/5 Deering B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very bad service never got service the waiter would pass and never attended us waited 20 min to see if another waiter would come to us an nothing. I wouldn't recommend it Hayashi is the BEST a 5 star restaurant never have to wait for service.

  • 4/5 Ariana S. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was tasty, the sushi rolls were delish, and or cook was so nice and personable! Overall a great experience, didn't give it 5 starts only because there were a few things off, but that's probably due to covid.

  • 5/5 Jonathan L. 4 years ago on Google
    Full table but the server still managed to keep it a great experience and the chef was very interactive. Filet was cooked to perfection

  • 5/5 Simon P. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a great experience and food was great

  • 1/5 Evelyn K. 3 years ago on Google
    Horrible experience at Koze restaurant I usually come here to buy sushi to take out, today I went around 6:19 and they had signs outside to make our orders by phone which I totally get but called 4 times and they wouldn't answer me after a lady with red hair showed up outside I explained her that the calls weren't going in and her answer to me was OK just scan our code and try to order and immediately close the door at my face without taking my order, didn't had other option but to leave since they didn't let us in and there was no answer, after this experience I don't feel like coming back again.

  • 4/5 Patricia F. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it!

  • 5/5 Amber S. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing and the staff was very friendly!

  • 5/5 John M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is great.

  • 4/5 Jessica G. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, the service was good. Sushi was very satisfying ?

  • 5/5 Brittany C. 3 years ago on Google
    We did the hibachi with our two young boys and they loved it. The employees were very nice and they recommended a certain drink and appetizer which turned out to be delicious

  • 5/5 Jenny B. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Monica Van N. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is awesome. Amazing service, staff and food. Highly recommend to anyone. Great sushi and hibachi

  • 5/5 Juan G. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing and our sever was amazing.

  • 5/5 Ramon S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place favorite restaurant

  • 1/5 James T. 3 years ago on Google
    My wife and I placed an order for Koze through Uber eats for two dinner combos on the 3rd of April. When we finally received the order about an hour later than was expected, we found that the soup and salads we missing from the bags. I was expecting to see both with the meals because while ordering the food we noticed that on the Koze menu it stated, "All entrees are served with soup, salad, fried rice, and veggies." When I called Koze to see what happened with the rest of our order, I was instructed that we should have left a note with the Uber driver that we wanted soups and salads with the meals. This is obviously false information because on the Uber page, it states, "Served with salad, fried rice, and grilled vegetables." It also states, "notes can be added for extra sauce, no onions, etc." It says nothing about an extra note for items that should have been included with the meal. The employee at Koze obviously was just attempting to pass the blame onto the Uber Eats driver instead of resolving the issue of our missing items. Needless to say, we will not be doing business with Koze from now on. Their customer service is glaringly lacking and I hope they consider the candidates for customer service positions more carefully in the future.

  • 5/5 Jenny 4 years ago on Google
    The food here is absolutely amazing! Have never been disappointed here! We have only been in town for a few weeks, but this is definitely our favorite restaurant in town! We go every weekend and it’s always such a treat :) Sometimes you do need to call ahead and make a reservation if they are busy, though, so it is good to call ahead and check availability!

  • 5/5 Claudia A. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good and great service.

  • 5/5 Crystal C. 3 years ago on Google
    Definitely worth the experience and the amazing food was delicious. The chef was definitely most gracious and funny


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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