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| - Kokoro is located inside the Arizona Center in Phoenix, AZ.
I'm a semi-regular customer to this little sushi bar because I absolutely love it. It's small but it's very clean. It has a comfortable atmosphere too. Overall, the inside is very pleasant. They have a patio but I never really ate out there because well, it's Phoenix.
They have a wide variety of options on their menu. My personal favorite and most frequently bought item is the New Mexico Roll. Crab meat, cream cheese, seaweed and rice with a deep-fried jalapeno. I can't seem to get enough of that dish. The spice in the jalapeno and in the chipotle-like sauce is a delicious mix of culinary cultures. My only complaint about the entire establishment is that when I finish eating my New Mexico Roll, I feel regret that there isn't at least one more bite. It would be nice if the portion was just a bit bigger.
The chicken fried rice is also great and they give you a lot of it too. It's about the price of a meal because they give you so much of it. I can't even get through a plate of the fried rice by myself but I sure do try whenever I get it.
The Phoenix Roll is another good choice, though I don't favor it as much as the New Mexico Roll. Just personal preference on that one, they both rock!
I saw a few reviews that negatively commented on how packed it was during their visit. Most of the time, Kokoro has enough space for everyone and food is received quickly. The only thing I can think of that would explain the place being overly busy is some kind of convention or conference in one of the hotels or at the Convention Center, just two blocks down. Every time I have been there (again, a semi-regular customer), the place has more than enough tables and speed of service expected of a sit-down restaurant.
Lastly is the price. The price is competitive with literally every other restaurant in the Arizona Center. It actually has some of the lowest prices in the entire Arizona Center.
Bottom line is that if you want some asian food with a twist, this is a fine choice.
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