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Chef Imeldo, Ana and team were truly amazing, the food was breathtaking in presentation and the best dishes we had during our stay in Tulum. Will definitely be back and recommend to all! The quality was outstanding and they did great welcoming our party to celebrate my sisters birthday
… moreRoberto Santos
A wonderful, peaceful place for conversation. The food is incredible; the quality of the ingredients is undeniable. The oysters are a whirlwind of balanced and harmonious flavor. This time I had a red fruit juice that was spectacular! Definitely a wonderful choice.
… moreMilton Ebesu
Excellent! My favorite was the Unagi maki. I have never had unagi prepared this way. It was charred using a butane lighter just enough that the roll had a creamy texture, with extra unagi sauce.
I usually order nigiri toro, but they had a temaki toro with takuan. The crunchy takuan was an excellent combination.
The miso salmon was served with some crispy vegetable tempura. Big portion. Often the vegetable tempura is cut in too big pieces. These were smaller and more flavorful.
My wife ordered ikura, hamachi and uni nigiri. She reordered the hamachi.
Dinner on the second floor in the trees was lovely. Mexican sake was good. Had to try. (I don’t know sake)
I have had sushi in California, Hawaii and Tokyo. Had a wonderful dinner at kokoro
… moreEric Shabe
Five enthusiastic stars!
Easily the best sushi in the Yucatan!
Outstanding quality and presentation. Lovely intimate rooftop seating. The chef is world-class
Don’t go anywhere else for sushi. This is the place!
… moreAdam Smoak
Note: the restaurant in Copal has an upstairs and downstairs, dedicated to different cuisines. We were in the mood for sushi, so we opted for upstairs – Kokoro. We did not try downstairs so can’t really comment on that. Atmosphere was cool, like a hut in the middle of the jungle. Service was polite. Mind you, menu was hit miss and the tab pricey for what we got. Started with miso soups. They were watery to the point where we sent them back: we got two different kinds of rolls, a tuna maki, and salmon specialty rolls. Tuna maki was average. The specialty roll was good. We ordered beef dumplings to add (apparently not on the menu). They were expensive, and nothing special. Lychee cheesecake nice, tasty, yet you will find easy comparables in other restaurants. All in all, an okay experience; we will not be back. The downstairs; which served Mexican food and pool cuisine; etc. was more busy. That is likely a better option.
… morelindsey holthaus
The food here was great, usually I go to Copal restaurant underneath and they are both my favorite places in tulum to eat. The sushi chef’s were also very kind and helpful.
… moreReena Mistry
Food was amazing; so fresh and tasty! The restaurant atmosphere is great and Gerson our server was lovely. Highly recommend!
… moreScott Pledger
Kokoro has been one of my favorite spots here in Tulum so far. Not only was the meal itself delicious, but the wait staff, especially our waitress Ana, was fantastic. The atmosphere has a very modern, Japanese-inspired vibe, while still feeling extremely comfortable and easy. As for the food, the Panna Cotta was one of the best I’ve had in several years of travel. The dairy free and vegan options were similarly delicious, according to the members of my party who needed them.
Overall, I highly recommend Kokoro if you’re in Tulum
… moreElina Jegorova (elinka)
I chose Kokoro Tulum for my birthday, and it was the best decision! The atmosphere was so special, with a cozy and inviting vibe that made the night feel magical. The service was attentive and made us feel truly cared for. And the food—just incredible! Every dish we ordered was so delicious that we couldn’t stop ordering more. It was an unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend!
P.S. cocktails was a bomb too! You need to experience it all!
And thanks for my birthday treat guys! That cheesecake was soo good!
… moreJill Chafitz
I absolutely understand why this restaurant has earned its perfect 5-star rating – the attention to detail and passion they put into every dish is simply incredible. The presentation alone was breathtaking, from the artfully arranged oysters topped with silky salmon sashimi and vibrant ikura on rustic wooden boards, to the elegant sashimi tartare with quail egg yolk served on sleek black plates. But this wasn’t just beautiful plating for show – every garnish, every delicate carrot julienne, every component worked in perfect harmony to create a complete flavor experience.
The quality and freshness of the ingredients was outstanding, with fish that practically melted on the tongue and caviar that added perfect bursts of briny richness. You can taste the difference that genuine passion and expertise make – this is culinary artistry at its finest. The restaurant has completely exceeded my expectations and earned every one of those five stars. This is an absolute must-visit for anyone who appreciates exceptional Japanese cuisine and the kind of attention to detail that transforms a meal into an unforgettable experience.
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