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Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi, Lincoln, NE

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi

4.4 (328)
$30 and under
Japanese
2601 Jamie Ln, Lincoln, NE 68512

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 328 people are saying

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nebraska

    Hot spot

  • Nebraska

    Good for special occasions

  • Lincoln

    Best Overall

  • Lincoln

    Best Food

  • Lincoln

    Best Ambiance

  • Lincoln

    Best Value

  • Lincoln

    Good for groups

  • Lincoln

    Healthy

  • Lincoln

    Good for special occasions

  • Lincoln

    Lively

  • Lincoln

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi offers an engaging dining experience with "amazing food and atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "great service" and the unique BBQ feast for group gatherings. A fun ambiance and delightful sushi enhance the appeal, though some service inconsistencies are noted. Overall, a "great place to spend an evening."
328 Reviews
  1. Stephen VIP

    Nebraska26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent sushi, both traditional nigiri and inventive rolls. The Flaming Tiger's distinctive smokiness is a treat in itself.

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  2. Camryn

    Nebraska1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had been here one time prior for a friends birthday and had a wonderful experience, this time i’m pretty sure my server was drunk , he smelt very heavily of alcohol and couldn’t walk straight. he also was not the best server on clearing our plates , nor getting refills or even when we requested extra meat it took almost 30 mins to get it and at that point we were almost done with our meal.

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  3. Paula

    Nebraska3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a group of 8 and got 3 of the BBQ feasts to share. We could have gotten 2 and an extra appetizer and there would have been plenty! The food was all excellent and it was a great way to connect with family over a slower paced 4 course meal. We just needed a bigger table to hold all the food! The current desserts were excellent too.

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  4. Luke

    Nebraska1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clean place. Food was good except for the soup. Tasted like pond water. Waiter was excellent. The food portions were too small for the price. Probably won’t eat there again for that reason.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was not very attentive. We ordered a platter that was supposed to come with soup and cheesecake and she never brought the soup and we had to ask for our cheesecake. We also ordered jalapeño poppers, which she also forgot to bring, but remembered and they were delivered cold on the outside and lukewarm in the middle. Our bill was $135 before tax or tip, and the service did not meet my expectations for the amount of money we spent. The food quality was amazing though.

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  6. Aiden

    Nebraska2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and atmosphere but the bartender forgot my drink.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Nebraska1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service! Food was very good and the ambience was fun and cheerful.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Nebraska1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our server! Will be going back to try more of the apps

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Nebraska2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to spot for a nicer meal. Great food and service.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful. I loved the sushi. Drinks were enlightening.

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FAQs

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (402) 480-6116.

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi is rated 4.4 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi

2601 Jamie Ln, Lincoln, NE 68512

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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