Koi Kokoro in Islip looks pared won, streamlined and minimalist, but the food is a different story. The modest storefront spot prepares fine, traditional sushi. Then, the kitchen goes in for a bright, stretch-the-definition spin on tapas-- and succeeds.

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Koi Kokoro's pared down exterior along Main Street in Islip.

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Owner and chef Don Im prepares an order of fried oysters at Koi Kokoro in Islip.

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Koi Kokoro, a Japanese kitchen in Islip, serves very good sushi in a spare, modern dining area, Feb. ', 2'.

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Owner and chef Don Im pauses with a yellowtail jalapeno flight appetizer at Koi Kokoro in Islip.

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A specialty roll of crunchy, spicy tuna and crab salad named Miru Mountai shows flair at Koi Kokoro in Islip.

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Pork buns are a savory starter at Koi Kokoro in Islip.

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Koi Kokoro Japanese kitchen in Islip offers a yellowtail jalapeno flight as a appetizer.

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The tuna "bon bomb" is accented with a spicy cream sauce at Koi Kokoro in Islip.

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Fried Blue Point oysters are a flavorful appetizer at Koi Kokoro in Islip, Feb. ', 2'.

 

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