Koya Kitchen

Whatever my expectations were, this place absolutely exceeded them. The food was amazing! We ordered an appetizer type plate from their specials board and 2 entrees, all of which were great. Inside we each ordered a different drink so we could try both, and both of them were of great quality. The person at the bar was helpful and informative. The atmosphere of the place is awesome, very warm and cozy vibe with a gift shop to spend time browsing in and many plants around. This is a perfect place to come for a date or with friends. Highly recommend.

We just did a 7 mile hike on the mountain and we’re ravenous and looking for something a little on the healthier side. I think I set my expectations a bit too high. The food was decent. It fueled us and I am grateful for that but the curry was a sadly small portion, but it did have complexity of spices that we enjoyed. The steamed rice bowl had all the right ingredients but didn’t really sing. I have to say I did enjoy the buttered rum (!) That was delicious. Overall, a nice environment and I have to indicate, I am used to Portland food so we may just have higher expectations. I hope they do well. I love that this is available close to the mountain. I just hope they bring their cooking level up a notch.

We got takeout. Now, we are used to tonkotsu broth, and wasn’t expecting any spice to this. The meat was lean and tender, the noodles were a good texture. It just wasn’t what we were used to. Not to say bad though, at all. There was a bit of a snafu with the online ordering. It wasn’t ready when I got there to pick it up. And he hadn’t seen the order. The atmosphere is a stunner though. What a cool and unique place to spend time. Hang out in the refurbished bus, or in the tent, just so special. Next time we will have to try the sushi, I bet it is spectacular!

Absolute gem. Places like these are one of a kind. My partner and I were staying nearby in a hotel for our anniversary. We stopped in for a bite and got a little bit of everything. Get the sushi, get the sake flight at the bar inside, shop around while you wait…i bought my partner a cute little handmade Necklace. Anywhere you sit either inside or outside is a magical experience. The bus outside has some of the most fun art on the ceiling. Look for the fairy village or sit in a little outdoor house with a wood stove. Can’t wait to go back

We had a great experience here. It's oregon, moreover, it's Welches. I'm not expecting to find authentic Japanese food here. But everything was really good. My partner has traveled/lived short term in Japan and he approved. We shared a few small plates and I grabbed a genmaicha tea from the bar. We arrived right as they opened and had the place to ourselves for a minute. Everyone working there was super sweet. We're excited to go again next time we're on the south side of the mountain. Would definitely reccomended and I plan to bring friends here bc the atmosphere is so cute. The garden is really cool and I dig the way they pivoted to a gift shop inside on the side of their cozy indoor seating. All the products in the shop were pretty irresistible too. Clean bathrooms, easy parking and easy to find.

Edit, 7/23. Sat outside this time 5 years later than my previous visit and still very relaxing. Like an oasis in the wilderness We all had excellent food, the service was great. Beer selection not huge but good choices. Had a great Japanese curry. Beer selection was v nice and service was spot on. The ambience inside and out was lovely. We could use one of these in VA