Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi

4.8

307 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Innovative

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(402) 480-6116
Website
http://www.koenlincoln.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2601 Jamie Ln, Lincoln, NE 68512
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

Tuna Roll$7.00
Salmon Roll$6.00
Negihama Roll$8.00
yellowtail, scallions
White Tuna Roll$7.00
Escolar
Alaskan Roll$8.00
salmon, cream cheese, avocado
Scallop Roll$8.00
scallop, scallions
Rainbow Roll$15.00
snow crab, cucumber, avocado topped with an assortment of fish
Red Dragon Roll$12.00
tuna, cucumber, avocado topped with tuna, cilantro, serrano, sriracha
California Roll$10.00
snow crab, cucumber, avocado
Bull's Eye Roll$8.50
tuna, cilantro, cream cheese topped with serrano, sriracha

Cooked

Philadelphia Roll$8.00
smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado
Avocado Roll$4.50
Cucumber Roll$4.00

Salmon

Smoked Salmon
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.00
Sake-Salmon
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.00
Sake Toro-Salmon Belly
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.00

Tuna

Mebachi Maguro-Big Eye Tuna
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.50
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.50
Bincho Maguro-Albacore
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.50
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.50

White Fish

Escolar-Walu
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.00
Hamachi-Yellowtail
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.00
Hamachi Toro-Yellowtail Belly
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.00
Hirame-Japanese Halibut
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$7.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$9.00
Madai-Sea Bream
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$7.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$9.00
Shime Saba-Mackerel
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.00

Shellfish

Ebi-Shrimp
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$5.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$7.00
Kaibashira-Scallop
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.00

Other

Tako-Octopus
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.00
Ika-Squid
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.50
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.50
Kani-Snow Crab
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$6.50
- Sashimi (3 Pieces)$8.50

Vegetable (Nigiri Only)

Avocado$3.00
Nasu-Eggplant$3.00

What 307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Nebraska
Best Food
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Innovative
Lincoln
Good for groups
Lincoln
Hot spot
Lincoln
Romantic
Lincoln
Good for special occasions
Lincoln
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi offers a unique dining experience with "excellent service" and a "fun atmosphere." Guests enjoy the delicious sushi and BBQ options, although some suggest improvements in cleanliness and grill menu flexibility. The restaurant's ambiance, highlighted by table dividers, provides a personalized dining experience, making it ideal for date nights or family outings.

307 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was an amazing night. Food was delicious the staff was very helpful. We waited for a bit but they gave us complimentary wine with a cherry in it while we wait. All around the food was amazing.It was an awesome time.
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Chris
Hawaii
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is very good! It’s always a little breezy from the vents.
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Kelley
Omaha
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Went there for dinner for NYE, food was great, drinks were great, and service was great. Table next to us was loudly talking on FaceTime with someone and that was super annoying but not restaurant’s fault. Will definitely go back!
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Robert
Omaha
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience for our whole family as the service and food was excellent.
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Ryan
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super fun atmosphere and great service! Would recommend getting reservations, especially if you want to sit in the BBQ area since there’s limited seating.
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KC
Omaha
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10 people is probably the maximum for the table we had. 8 would be more comfortable. There were 2 grills so all was good. It was a fun atmosphere.
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Robert
Omaha
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent as usual and we had a great time as a family.
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Mark
Omaha
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall, I thought this was a nice restaurant with good food and decent ambience. I did not mind the divider wall between the two halves of our table, but having separate soy sauces, would’ve been appreciated. Watching somebody lick their fingers, then touch a soy sauce bottle and then needing to use that same soy sauce as little distracting. I also thought it would’ve been good to put the chicken in a separate dish then the rest of the pork and beef. I tend to like my beef very rare, but you can’t do that when it’s been in contact with chicken. I had the Sapporo meal, and I think I would’ve taken less appetizers in place of additional vegetables with the meal. Service was great but the drink menu needs some work.
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Robert
VIP
Omaha
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the service was even better.
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Amanda
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was fantastic and our food was delicious!
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FAQs

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (402) 480-6116.

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi is rated 4.8 stars by 307 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.koenlincoln.com/
Phone number
(402) 480-6116

Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Edamame (Sea Salt)$5.50

Shishito Peppers$6.50

Shrimp Cocktail$10.00

Miso Black Cod$11.00

BBQ - Items (A la Carte)

Signature Flavors

Basil

Miso

Special Salt

Beef

N.Y. Strip (Wagyu)$15.00

Rib Eye (Wagyu)$15.00

Rib Eye$8.00

Top Sirloin$7.00

Kalbi Short Rib$8.00

Skirt Steak$7.50

Poultry, Pork

Chicken (Breast)$6.00

Pork Belly$6.00

Pork Shoulder$5.50

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus$6.50

Bacon Wrapped Enoki$6.50

Duck Breast$8.50

Lamb Chop$8.00

Seafood

Shrimp (Red Shrimp)$7.00

Scallops$8.50

Bacon Wrapped Scallops$9.00

Vegetables

To Grill

Zucchini$4.00

Japanese Sweet Potato$4.50

Shishito Peppers$4.50

Japanese Eggplant$6.00

To Steam

Buttered Corn$4.00

Mushroom Blend

Assorted Vegetables$7.50

Asparagus$4.50

Caramelized Onion$4.50

Rolls

Raw

Tuna Roll$7.00

Salmon Roll$6.00

Negihama Roll$8.00

White Tuna Roll$7.00

Alaskan Roll$8.00

Scallop Roll$8.00

Rainbow Roll$15.00

Red Dragon Roll$12.00

California Roll$10.00

Bull's Eye Roll$8.50

Cooked

Philadelphia Roll$8.00

Avocado Roll$4.50

Cucumber Roll$4.00

Salmon

Smoked Salmon

Sake-Salmon

Sake Toro-Salmon Belly

Tuna

Mebachi Maguro-Big Eye Tuna

Bincho Maguro-Albacore

White Fish

Escolar-Walu

Hamachi-Yellowtail

Hamachi Toro-Yellowtail Belly

Hirame-Japanese Halibut

Madai-Sea Bream

Shime Saba-Mackerel

Shellfish

Ebi-Shrimp

Kaibashira-Scallop

Other

Tako-Octopus