Before I slap five stars on another "amazing" place with a "cool" vibe and "retro" light fixtures, I like to ask a few questions of myself that I wish others in the Yelp-I-Verse would ask. Not that these are all the right questions or that I am more knowledgeable, no. However, I do rely on Yelp and hate to show up at some highly rated place (like Nodo in the Junction) that is grossly overrated and disappointing.
Here goes...
1. Does the service leave me feeling like the people who work here really care about my experience, their jobs, and the success of the establishment?
2. Is the food really delicious? When I compare this to the other sushi (or whatever) I have had before, is this a home run? Do I want to come back as soon as possible and bring friends?
3. Is there value here? Do I get my money's worth? A great steak at 40$ is different that a great steak at 140$.
4. Is this review reflective of my experience and not simply me adding to an echo chamber of other "amazing" reviews?
At Koji, absolutely yes, yes, yes, yes... without any retro light fixtures or cool vibe.