Kochu Preston

Came here for dinner one night after liking the sushi I had on Elgin. I thought I’d try the restaurant after enjoying the smaller restaurant. The space was really clean and cozy, and service and food were great!
For two people, we ordered 4 different kinds of sushi; the bulgogi roll, kochu roll, spicy salmon, and a dynamite roll.
The bulgogi roll was cool since it was a blend of Korean and Japanese traditions coming together, and it was the first time I’ve tried beef in a sushi roll. It was different, but still delicious!
All of the other rolls were also great!
The service was great, and we were very well looked after!
I’d definitely recommend eating here, since they prepare all of their food really well and have great service!

Absolutley fantastic meal. Sushi was fresh and service was great. I am happy that I found this little gem. Small restaurant and super clean. Look forward to returning.

I come here all the time. The lunch boxes are the perfect sized meal, same with the sushi combos. I keep getting the first ones but I hope to try them all eventually. I’m a big fan of a combo with two great staples, one with their excellent spicy sauce, and then one additional roll, chef’s choice– which has been different so far every time. I haven’t tried the stir fry dish yet because the sushi really is my favourite in town. Take out is super quick too. Prices are reasonably low.

This place is a gem. Small and tucked in next to La Grotta on Preston and Gladstone, the ambience is cosy but friendly. The daily menu is featured on a blackboard and changes everyday. They serve a combination of Korean and Japanese food… a range of sushi, bibimpap, maki rolls, and tempura at very moderate prices. The daily lunch box is a very good value; a bento box composed of 4 items accompanied by the pickled ginger and wasabi sauce. The sushi rolls are prepared expertly, and usually dressed with a light sauce refreshing to the palate (e.g. mango sauce). Japchae is usually prepared (seaweed noodles, light seasoned with fish sauce and sesame seeds). Service is friendly and the prices are very moderate.

Let’s start with the good: The food wasn’t bad. It wasn’t the best, but it was above average for the price.
On to the bad:
Service took way too long. We were a group of 7, and it took about 20 minutes before the first plate arrived, not too bad, but the next plate was another 10, and so on. It took a good 60 minutes for everyone to get their food, and people served first were done by the time the last plate came out.
Then came the mistakes, the wrong plates were given to the wrong people, orders were missed, and there was a general sense of confusion. Once these mistakes were pointed out, it took them yet more time to sort them out. By then, so much time had passed that the staff simply assumed we didn’t want the missed orders.
Fine, at that point, none of us had the will or the patients to give any more business to this establishment.
Once the bills arrived, there were mistakes there too, we were charged for the aforementioned food that never came, and different peoples plates were grouped on the wrong bills. When we informed them of this, they told us to do the math and tell them the total and just pay them what we owed.
Not impressed. Not going back.

The first thing I will say about this place is, WOW IT IS SO CUTE. I love the décor of this place. I’m not really sure if I got the full «Kochu experience» as I was there on a Sunday at lunch time, but I want to go back because it just made me feel cool to be there.
The food was pretty good… I had a stone bowl of beef and rice. I also loved their mochi.

Excellent petit spot à sushi dans le quartier italien d’Ottawa.
Une bonne sélection de sake pour accompagner le tout. Un menu simple et court, mais bien réussi. Essayez les combos sashimi ! Servi sur petits beateaux en forme de poisson ! (ah oui, notez que si c’est écrit épicé, ça l’est !). Pour dessert des biscuits aux amandes maison.

Kochu on Preston is bright and modern looking inside. We have ordered take-​out twice and finally decided to eat-​in. There are only a few tables as it is designed as a take-​out/​delivery or quick eats spot but it is sufficient and very practical, they even have a high chair which was nice because we came with our 1 year old. The woman who greeted us and took our order (assuming she is the owner) was extremely nice and accommodating. Although I’m pretty sure the owners are Korean, there aren’t too many Korean options on the menu. We have always ordered those Korean options so I can’t comment on the sushi. This time we tried the kimbap roll (which in Korea is almost like a convenience store sushi) and it was very fresh and reminiscent of our days in Seoul. I had the dolsot bibimbop and my husband tried the kimchi bacon fried rice. Everything was great. Portions aren’t huge but they are sufficient. My only negative comment is the lack of traditional korean side dishes (kimchi etc) with the order of the Korean menu items. I love those and wish they were included. Definitely returning.

Situé dans le quartier italien, ce petit endroit coréen renferme un personnel fort accueillant et les plats, même les sushis prêt-​à-​emportés, sont frais. On peut téléphoner pour commander à l’avance et ramasser ensuite.