Imperial Koi Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar in Greensboro, NC

4.2(1,015)Greensboro, NC
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Solid choice

Rated 4.2 stars based on 1015 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Greensboro, NC • 4.2★
For a taste of the best Chinese buffet in Greensboro, North Carolina, head to Imperial Koi Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar. This highly-rated restaurant boasts a 4.2-star rating and over 1,015 reviews, showcasing its commitment to exceptional service and delicious cuisine. All-you-can-eat options and a diverse menu ensure that everyone finds something to enjoy. Highlights of the restaurant include its servesVegetarianFood and servesDessert options, perfect for a night out with friends or a family dinner. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the best sushi in North Carolina, as praised by many satisfied customers.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
1941 New Garden Rd suite 200, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA, Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina
Phone
(336) 286-3000
Today
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.2 (1,015 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🍣Fresh sushi

Quality sushi selection

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

8 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Its **ServesVegetarianFood**×2Non-Sushi Food×2

Also mentioned

**ServesDessert** OptionsAtmosphere LikePerfect For A Night Out With Friends Or A Family DinnerPortionsServiceValue For The Price

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.2 weighted · 1,015 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.2 from 1,015 reviews
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,015 / 580 median
02,900 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.2) with the city average (4.05) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2900+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
4:30 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM – 10:00��PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
TV AvailableGood For GroupsOutdoor SeatingWaiter ServiceLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
UpscaleGood for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
none

Popular Dishes

20 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Spicy Tuna Roll$10.0014 mentions
  • Vegetable Spring Roll$8.0014 mentions
  • Crab Rangoon$12.0012 mentions
  • Tuna Roll$9.0011 mentions
  • Dynamite Roll$22.0011 mentions
  • Sunshine Roll$23.0010 mentions
  • Smoking Shrimp Roll$25.0010 mentions
  • Sweet Potato Tempura Roll$8.008 mentions
  • Hocus Pocus Roll$25.007 mentions
  • Hot & Sour Soup$7.007 mentions
  • Imperial Koi Love Boats$122.007 mentions
  • Classic Pad Thai$20.007 mentions
  • Angry Dragon Roll$22.006 mentions
  • Classic Dim Sum Platter$16.006 mentions
  • Flying Fish Roll$23.005 mentions
  • Spicy Salmon Roll$10.005 mentions
  • Rocky Shrimp$13.005 mentions
  • Hot Mama Roll$25.004 mentions
  • Dragon Roll$14.004 mentions
  • Brooklyn Bridge Roll$24.004 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

97 items with prices
  • Miso Soup$7.00

    Tofu, seaweed, mushroom & scallions

  • Hot & Sour Soup$7.00

    Spicy Dish. Bamboo shoots, wood ear fungus, tofu, egg & scallions.

  • Tom Yum Soup$12.00

    Spicy Dish. Shrimp, scallops, pineapple chunks, onion & tomato in a seafood broth.

  • House Special Wonton Soup$12.00

    Shrimp, pork wontons and seasonal vegetables in a chicken broth

  • Seaweed Salad$9.00

    Seaweed strings seasoned w/ sesame oil

  • Asian Pear & Beet Salad$12.00

    Mixed greens, feta cheese w/ lemongrass vinaigrette

  • Simple Salad$9.00

    Mixed greens, orange segments, tomatoes & crispy wonton strips

  • Calamari Salad$11.00

    Tender, seasoned slivers of calamari tossed in sesame oil, kikurage mushroom & seaweed on a bed of sliced cucumber and spring mix

  • Asian Style Calamari$13.00

    Sliced calamari steak deep-fried & sprinkled with cracked black pepper. Served w/ sweet Thai chili sauce

  • Hamachi Kama$17.00

    Sweet, tender and juicy yellowtail collar baked to a crisp. Drizzled with wasabi dressing

  • Vegetable Spring Roll$8.00

    Mushrooms, carrots, cabbage, celery & rice noodles w/ sweet Thai chili sauce

  • Chicken & Pork Gyoza$11.00

    Half-moon shaped, pan-fried dumplings w/ dumpling sauce

  • Classic Dim Sum Platter$16.00

    Vegetable spring roll, shrimp shumai, lobster dumpling & pork wonton w/ spicy mustard

  • Crab Rangoon$12.00

    Jumbo crabmeat, celery, carrots & scallions in a wonton wrap. Deep-fried & served w/ white sauce

  • Dragon Ribs$16.00

    Baby back ribs cooked in our house BBQ sauce

  • Koi's Lettuce Wraps$12.00

    Served w/ iceberg lettuce on a bed of crispy rice noodles. Choice of Vegetable or Chicken

  • Rocky Shrimp$13.00

    Tempura shrimp dressed w/ yuzu mayo on a bed of mixed greens

  • Steamed Edamame$9.00

    Young soybeans sprinkled w/ sea salt

  • Summer Rolls$12.00

    Shrimp, kani, lettuce, avocado & cucumber freshly wrapped in rice paper & served w/ sweet Thai chili sauce

  • Tuna Tataki$18.00

    Served Spice. Sliced seared tuna w/ red onions, cucumber, seaweed, scallions, masago, and sesame oil. With your choice of ponzu sauce, or wasabi dressing.

  • Salmon spoons$16.00

    Served Spice. Flame-seared spicy crab, mango, daikon wrapped w/ salmon sashimi & topped with sliced avocado. Drizzled w/ spicy mayo, ponzu sauce, sesame seeds, and masago.

  • Yellowtail Jalapeno*$17.00

    Served Spice. Sliced Yellowtail belly topped with jalapeno. Dressed w/ ponzu sauce and dotted with sriracha.

  • Dragon's Nest*$13.00

    Served Spice. Sesame-spiced tuna encased in a whole avocado on top of mixed greens. Sprinkled w/ masago & sesame seeds. Drizzled w/ spicy mayo and ponzu sauce.

  • Sashimi Sampler*$19.00

    Served Spice. Nine pieces assorted sashimi w/ wasabi dressing.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,015 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 1,015 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
  • Positive review text points to sushi, service, shrimp, and fresh food.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

How is the sushi at Imperial Koi?

The sushi is excellent with a great balance of ingredients and fresh, vibrant flavors.

What is the atmosphere like at Imperial Koi?

The atmosphere is inviting, relaxing, and has great views.

How is the service at Imperial Koi?

The service is excellent, with kind and attentive staff.

How is the non-sushi food at Imperial Koi?

The quality of non-sushi dishes can vary, with some being excellent and others being disappointing.

Is the food at Imperial Koi fresh?

The sushi has fresh and vibrant flavors, but the quality of other dishes can vary.

Is Imperial Koi a good place for a special occasion?

One reviewer had a disappointing experience on their mom's birthday, but others have had excellent experiences.

Are the portions at Imperial Koi generous?

Some dishes may have generous portions, but it can vary.

Is Imperial Koi a good place for a birthday celebration?

It may not be the best choice, as one reviewer had a disappointing experience on their mom's birthday.

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Is Imperial Koi kid-friendly?

The staff appears to be accommodating to families with babies.

How long do orders take at Imperial Koi?

Orders may take a little while, but the wait is worth it.

Is Imperial Koi busy on Sundays?

One reviewer mentioned that the restaurant was empty during a Sunday lunch.

How is the value for the price at Imperial Koi?

One reviewer felt that the quality wasn't worth the price.

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

Food & Dining
22
Healthcare & Medical
10
Miscellaneous Services
10
Retail & Shopping
7
Recreation & Entertainment
7
Personal Care & Beauty
5

86 nearby places across 14 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

87 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Indigo Art Studio

Art

3709 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 336-682-2966Website

Banking

Piedmont Advantage Credit Union

Atm

~0.3 mi
Piedmont Advantage Credit Union

Bank

3717 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-11:00,12:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-11:00,12:00-18:00
+1-800-433-7228Website
Wells Fargo

Bank

3705 Battleground Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website
Newbridge Bank

Bank

~0.4 mi

Restaurants

Gia Drink. Eat. Listen.

Restaurant

1941 New Garden Road

~20 ft
+1-336-907-7536Website
Organix Juice Bar

Fast Food

1941 New Garden Road

~40 ft
+1-336-408-3768Website
Imperial Koi Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar

Restaurant

1941 New Garden Road

~60 ftMo-Th 11:00-15:00, 16:30-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:00, 16:30-23:00; Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
+1-336-286-3000
Melt Kitchen and Bar

Restaurant

1941 New Garden Road

~100 ftTu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-16:00
+1-336-763-5445Website
Reel Seafood Grill

Restaurant

2002 New Garden Road

~670 ftTu-Sa 17:00-21:00
+1-336-617-4200Website
Gourmet China

Restaurant

3709F Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miMo,We-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:30
+1 336-340-9475Website
Sub Spot

Fast Food

3709 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
+1 336-457-2619Website
Domino's

Fast Food

2130 New Garden Road

~0.3 miMo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
+1 336-545-0000Website
Greenfield's NY Deli and Bagels

Fast Food

2130 New Garden Road

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-15:00
+1 336-860-0630Website
Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Fast Food

2130 New Garden Road

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
+1 336-897-0015Website
Biscuitville

Fast Food

3735 Battleground Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 05:00-14:00; Su 06:00-14:00; PH off
+1 336-790-0116Website
OrganicAF

Fast Food

3728 Battleground Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
+1-336-285-5096Website

Bakeries & Desserts

Crumbl Cookies

Pastry

3709 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-23:00
+1 336-218-9084Website

Bars & Pubs

Craft City Sip In

Bar

2130 New Garden Road

~0.3 miMo 17:00-22:00; Tu-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-19:00
+1 336-897-7222Website
Lockwood Tavern

Bar

2109 New Garden Road

~0.3 miTu-Th,Su 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00
+1 336-908-0900Website
ABC

Alcohol

3707 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00
+1 336-288-2383
Cozy Brew Cafe

Bar

3707 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 06:30-20:00; Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
Website
Tailgators

Bar

3728 Battleground Avenue

~0.5 mi
ABC Store

Alcohol

~0.6 mi

Grocery & Markets

Trader Joe's

Supermarket

3721 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 09:00-21:00
+1 336-286-7859Website
Quick Stop

Convenience

~0.6 mi

Specialty Food

Giacomo's Italian Market

Deli

2109 New Garden Road

~0.3 mi
+1-336-282-2855Website

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.5 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.6 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.6 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.6 mi

Specialists

New Garden TMJ Dentistry

Dentist

~730 ft
Redd Family Dentistry

Dentist

~830 ft
New Garden Eye Care

Optometrist

3707 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miMo 12:00-17:00; Tu 10:00-18:00; We-Fr 08:30-17:00
+1 336-565-2010Website
Larry Lee Chabot, DDS

Dentist

3201 Brassfield Road

~0.4 miMo-We 08:00-17:30
+1-336-288-0542Website

Alternative medicine

Greensboro Chiropractic

Alternative

~780 ft
Live Hydration Spa

Alternative

3709 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miTu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 11:00-15:00
+1 336-707-2796Website
OsteoStrong

Alternative

2130 New Garden Road

~0.3 mi
Website

Primary care

Sandhills Center

Doctors

3802 Robert Porcher Way

~0.2 mi
+1-800-256-2452
Cone Health LeBauer HealthCare at Brassfield

Doctors

3803 Robert Porcher Way

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
+1 336-286-3442Website
LeBauer Allergy & Asthma

Doctors

3200 Brassfield Road

~0.3 miMo,Fr 08:30-17:00; Tu,Th 08:30-18:00; We 08:30-19:30
+1 336-282-2300Website

Other services

SynergyHealth

Yes

~30 ft
BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

Yes

~40 ft
Novant Health New Garden Medical Associates

Yes

~100 ft
Nan's School of Dance

Dance

~100 ft
Fountain

Fountain

~110 ft
Fountain

Fountain

~300 ft
Labs and Care

Laboratory

~630 ft
Fountain

Fountain

~790 ft
New Garden Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

2130 New Garden Road

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
Bears Balloons and Beyond

Party

2109 New Garden Road

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
+1-336-545-0008Website

Beauty & spa

XO Nail Lounge

Beauty

3709 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 336-907-3333Website
Tip to Toe Nails & Spa

Beauty

2130 New Garden Road

~0.3 mi
+1 336-286-8600
Merle Norman

Beauty

3741 Battleground Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 336-288-8011Website

Body art

Tatsu Tattoo

Tattoo

2109 New Garden Road

~0.3 miMo,Th 11:00-17:00; Fr-Su 11:00-19:00
+1-743-222-9591Website

Hair services

Dirty Blondes Hair Studio

Hairdresser

2130 New Garden Road

~0.3 miTu-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr 09:00-17:00
Website

Professional services

Meg

Company

2109 New Garden Road

~0.3 mi
Website

Financial & accounting services

Delman & Company

Accountant

3201 Brassfield Road

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:30-17:30
+1 336-540-1990Website
Jackson Hewitt

Tax Advisor

3728 Battleground Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-336-517-0324Website

Legal services

Pinto Coates Kyre & Bowers

Lawyer

3203 Brassfield Road

~0.4 mi
+1 336-282-8848Website

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~100 ft
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Bench

~100 ft
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Bench

~110 ft
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Bench

~0.3 mi
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Bench

~0.3 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.3 mi

Sports & recreation

Swimming pool

Swimming Pool

~0.5 mi

Places of worship

Fellowship Presbyterian Church

Place Of Worship

~550 ft

Specialty stores

Nerd-Bombers

Collector

3715 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1-336-285-6094Website
Uptown Cheapskate

Second Hand

2130 New Garden Road

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-20:00
+1 336-617-7000Website
Diadem Jewelers

Jewelry

2130 New Garden Road

~0.4 miMo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-14:00
+1 336-288-7211Website
Freedom House Thrift

Second Hand

3726 Battleground Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
+1-336-676-6516Website
Tobacco & Vape

Tobacco

3741 Battleground Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1 347-282-1379

Sports & outdoor

Trek

Bicycle

3721 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miTu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1 336-697-6609Website

General retail

Big Lots

Department Store

3718 Battleground Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Tu 10:00-21:00; We-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00
+1 336-286-9772Website

Little free libraries & book exchanges

Book exchange

Public Bookcase

~0.4 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

9Round

Fitness Centre

~570 ft
Gold's Gym

Fitness Centre

3711 Battleground Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 05:00-23:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00
+1 336-478-0370Website
Strive Performance and Fitness

Fitness Centre

3726 Battleground Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-336-540-8898Website

Martial arts studios

Tiger Tim's Taekwondo

Dojo

~580 ft
Taekwondo America

Dojo

~780 ft

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi

Vehicle services

Brassfield Laserwash

Car Wash

~0.6 mi24/7
Golden Touch

Car Wash

~0.6 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Circle K

Fuel

3701 Battleground Avenue

~0.4 mi24/7
Website
Exxon

Fuel

~0.6 mi

Other utilities

Minute Key

Vending Machine

~0.4 mi