Kyoko - Fayetteville

This restaurant probably deserves a rating between 3 and 3.5 stars, but I’ve given it a 4 because they offer a wide variety of options. I have high standards when it comes to sushi, which can be tough to find, especially in Central New York, so I’ve lowered my expectations a bit. They have the usual fare like Avocado Roll and Kappa Maki, but I was pleasantly surprised to find several creative vegetarian and vegan sushi rolls on the menu. We tried the Midori (Asparagus, Seaweed, Mango, Avocado), the Zen (Fried Tofu, Avocado, Sweet Potato), and the Zesty Avocado. For starters, we ordered edamame and hijiki salad, followed by Tofu Teriyaki and Vegetable Tempura for our main dishes. Everything was good, though not exceptional, and the flavors tended to be on the bland side. However, the variety of options makes me eager to return and try more. Our server, while not entirely knowledgeable about the ingredients in the vegan options, was still helpful. Given the ongoing concerns with the coronavirus, I’d recommend checking in again on your next visit.

I tried the avocado dish and the castor, and both were tasty. They have a variety of good options on the menu, but I wish there was clearer labeling for the vegan choices.

This restaurant is deserving of a 3 to 3.5-star rating, but I gave it 4 stars to acknowledge the wide variety of options available. I'm a stickler for good sushi, which can be hard to find, especially in Central New York, so I relaxed my expectations a bit. They offer the usual avocado roll and kappa maki, but also feature several creative vegetarian and vegan sushi rolls. We tried the Midori (asparagus, seaweed, mango, avocado), the Cen (fried tofu, avocado, sweet potato), and the Zesty Avocado. For appetizers, we had edamame and hijiki salad, and for entrees, we ordered tofu teriyaki and vegetable tempura. Everything tasted good, though not outstanding, with some dishes leaning towards the bland side. Given their extensive menu, we're eager to return and explore more. Unfortunately, our server wasn't fully knowledgeable about the ingredients regarding vegan options, but she was still helpful. Since we're in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, I'd recommend checking with her on our next visit.

I ordered the avocado and cucumber roll. There are several appealing options on the menu, but I wish there were clearer indications of which items are vegan.