Intimate sushi counter with warm lighting

Intimate Omakase · La Jolla

A modern sushi counter for nights worth remembering.

Seventeen courses. Twelve seats. A calm, cinematic room where every cut, temperature, and brush of nikiri is deliberate.

  • 12 seatsCounter-only
  • 17 coursesNightly progression
  • 2 seatings5:30 & 8:15 PM

Concept

Premium, intimate, modern — without the noise.

Koi & Co was built around restraint: low light, quiet service, and a precise omakase rhythm. The focus stays on flavor clarity, sourcing integrity, and the connection between chef and guest.

Omakase Experience

The night unfolds in four deliberate movements.

Arrival

House dashi, seasonal pickles, and palate calibration.

Coastal Sequence

Lean white fish, shellfish, and subtle citrus progression.

Rich Arc

Otoro, uni, and warm preparations at peak depth.

Finale

Handroll closure and clean dessert finish.

Head sushi chef in dark kitchen lighting

Chef

Chef Ren Takahashi

Trained in Tokyo and refined in coastal California kitchens, Chef Ren balances precision technique with a quieter modern style. Each course is timed to texture and temperature, never rush.

“Luxury is focus. If one bite distracts from the next, we start again.”

Reservations

Only 12 seats per service.

Thursday–Sunday · Two nightly seatings · Smart casual · Tasting from $165

Address

7828 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Hours

Thu–Sun: 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
Mon–Wed: Closed

Reserve a counter seat