I read an article on eater SF here about this place - Best fried chicken in the East Bay : https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-fried-chicken-oakland-berkeley-east-bay 2207 is fairly new and as of 10.16.19 it only had 11 Yelp reviews. The article had come out the week prior. It is a non-descript place with ZERO seating - there is a communal stand up table, that stands maybe 8 or 9 people. The mom takes the orders and the son is the only one in the kitchen. We ordered the fried chicken (with waffle fries) and the short ribs (with salad). We waited for a while and they started turning people away who were ordering fried chicken...about 15 mins in they asked what I had ordered and I was hoping they were not gonna say they were outta chicken - but apparently I got the last piece!! - WOOT. The fried chicken was piping hot - the short ribs could have been hotter. The crispy on the chicken was outstanding - an all over coating that shattered. The fries were also very good and hot (I doubt these were frozen). The short ribs were also very good and the salad had apples and a nice dressing - I just wish the ribs and rice had been hotter - maybe that was done first and they waited on the chicken to serve both. People kept coming in and trying to order chicken and he kept turning them away. I asked if he knew about the article - he did not, I asked if chicken orders had been up in the last week - he said yes. I then pulled up the article on my phone to show him. I suggested he better increase his chicken order and brace for the coming weeks. Hours are difficult - only weekdays and only lunch. Looks like you can call ahead and order though. read more

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Crispiest chicken ever!! Better than any fried chicken joint because it's fried to order and batter is crispy. Then the juices are flowing as you tear it apart. Also a very good deal. Super filling all for $7.90 plus tax. If I'm ever around this area it's definitely worth stopping by again. read more

2207 - Fried chicken (quarter leg) $7.90 with choice of waffle fries or salad. - Korean Near Me - Richmond, California

If I could give this place 3.5 stars I would based on service. The street this place is on is a little sketch but the inside of the restaurant is really nice with a modern vibe. No seats but you can stand at a table and eat which we didn't mind so much (this place might be better for pick up if this would bother you though). When I came in, I was not greeted right away. At first this didn't bother me but after 10mins of standing at the register and neither of the two employees acknowledging me I got a little put off. There were only two of them working so I understand they were probably busy but a simple "hello" would've sufficed. Anyway, by the time the lady took my order I was pretty hungry. I got the Korean short rib plate and so did my friend. It took about 15mins to prepare and cost about $13 after taxes. I was pleased with the amount of food and ate it happily at the bar. The salad was really good with little pomegranate seeds that added great acidity to cut through the fattiness of the beef. The beef was nicely marinated and grilled to perfection. If in the area, I would probably go back again but this time I would order to go. Will try the chicken next time. read more

2207 - Korean short rib rice plate - delicious - Korean Near Me - Richmond, California

2207 is an incredible, anomalous thing. As another reviewer put it, if there could be such a thing as a One-Michelin-Star high-brow-low-brow Asian-American-fusion takeout-only place, this would be it. The care with which ingredients, preparation, and presentation are/is given is impeccable for every single time that I've been there (which is into the double-digits at this point). I still can't really wrap my head around why this level of culinary aspiration exists at the periphery of the infamous Iron Triangle (still in a not-particularly-great neighborhood) behind a non-descript storefront that doesn't even have signage that suggests it serves food! Protip #1: order through their Square site roughly 30 minutes before you hope to arrive, unless you need it even later, for which you can schedule an they will oblige. They just need the ~30 minute lead time. Protip #2: if you have to wait, peruse their collection of culinary coffee table books laying about, and you might even come across an issue of Lucky Peach. The David Chang influence is real. read more

The food is amazing and super filling! The sandwiches are very unique with asian flavors and meats in sandwich form. It makes a great lunch just make sure you order online beforehand as that is the only option to order even when you go in person first. read more

An amazing hidden gem in Richmond! I usually get the market grain salad with harissa grilled chicken, it's phenomenal every time, possibly the best salad of my life. The chicken is always perfectly succulent and all the ingredients are seasonal and fresh. read more

Okay! He's back! Order ahead and pick up at the time you select. Don't know why this hasn't been updated yet. Crispy noodles with prawns and flank steak. Don't know how he got flank steak so tender. And prawns perfectly cooked. Fresh, Quality ingredients. Welcome back! read more

2207 - Short Rib Rice Plate - Korean Near Me - Richmond, California

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The food was amazing! It's only for pick up, but it's worth it. I had the salad and I will definitely go back.

Delicious food.i wanted to order last few days but close till 1/31. 用心做的食物，是最好的！支持！ Korean BKalbi Shortribs read more

Diamond in the ruff! Great seafood and steaks! Everything comes with fresh veggies balanced sauces, lots of fresh citrus and greens. I have been building an apartment complex a block away, and until this place opened,the only other decent option were tacos. This place a so good, it's worth a stop off the freeway on your way north. Not great seating options, but I am sure they will work on that! read more

Had been hearing amazing things about this spot since it opened and finally stopped by for a quick lunch during work! Atmosphere is small and cozy. Decor is clean and simple with lots of green throughout, and menu is easy to read while you're in line. Keep in mind, this is NOT a place to sit down and eat, it is a no frills take out spot, but if you must, there's a communal stand up table. And if you've never been deep in Richmond on Macdonald Ave, just know that it isn't in the safest neighborhood. Street parking can also be tough. Now the FOOD, what we are ALL here for. So far I have only had the Kalbi (kbbq beef shortribs) sandwich and plate. UNBELIEVABLE. The sandwich is on an Acme roll, but what was amazing about it was the apple arugula salad and the creamy (mayo based?) sauce in the sandwich. Usually, Kalbi is pretty heavy, but this was a refreshing twist that was more balanced with each bite. If you are not a sandwich person, the plate is just as good and with big portions of shortribs. I must say though, everyone comes here for the Mary's fried chicken, there most popular item. Everyone I know who has had it has raved about it... so if you are lucky enough to make it here during their minimal hours AND it is not sold out, PLEASE go for it. Anyways, I will definitely be back. For the fried chicken. And the scallops. And for the Kalbi shortribs again. read more

2207 - Candid of a stranger with the menu. Feel the vibez. (Forgot to get a pic of the food because I was so hungry) - Korean Near Me - Richmond, California

One of my favorite places to eat. Its take out only, made to order,(off there daily menu,) does not disappoint. The freshness is outstanding. The salads are top notch in fact all the food is. Myself and my coworkers love this mom and pop. It's the real deal for flavor, consistency, excellent presentation and A+ for environmental awareness in packaging. I love the Kalbe sandwich, the fried chicken sandwich is super filling. Best deal is the salad with chicken.. it's all good! read more

Delicious! Hardest part is the wait time and the lack of hours but if you can make it in that window you won't be disappointed. I really wish I had more time to explore the menu and try more things. This Banh Mi sand which was amazing. I would recommend calling in early and picking up, there is no room to eat inside. read more

2207 - Banh Mi Sandwich - Korean Near Me - Richmond, California

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Only the freshest ingredients. Such a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors. A hidden gem.

Wow. Korean Fusion in Central Richmond. Restaurants like this are usually reserved for Point Richmond or neighboring cities like El Cerrito. I am so glad they took a chance and I hope the community rewards them handsomely. The food is amazing. They use high quality ingredients and you can really taste it (they show the process on their instagram @twenty2zero7). I walked in and was greeted by an older lady who I think is the mother of the chef. She took my order and offered me a free drink for it being my first time in. I could see through the pickup window, the chef was in the kitchen grilling the meat for my Kalbi banh mi to order. In less than 10 minutes I had my sandwich. Bread toasted perfectly, meat tender and perfectly seasoned. Fries hot and crispy. I really enjoyed eating here. With an expanded menu (kalbi fries? ) longer hours, and hopefully being added to uber eats/ DoorDash, I can see this place sticking around for a long time. read more

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The harissa chicken salad with stone fruit was delicious! Chicken was perfectly tender. All the ingredients were fresh. Generous portions. And the lemon soy dressing was the best dressing I've ever tasted. I also ordered the fried chicken which was nicely crispy and came with a tasty dipping sauce with chopped herbs. I'm definitely going back there to try the rest of the menu. read more

A hidden blessing in downtown Richmond, a block away from the McDonald's on MacDonald next to a hair studio. First thing you are struck by is the simple, pristine, interior which is a calming contrast to the hustle and bustle outside. ...But you stay for the food -- such painstakingly constructed takeout made with high quality ingredients: lobster rolls, short rib sandwiches, fried chicken, perfectly crispy fries. It's my Friday splurge for lunch and a great way to indulge my stress eating. Pro-tip: order on their website before going. Usually takes about 1/2 hour for food to be ready. I made that rookie mistake, but you don't have to! read more

I usually don't order salads from small restaurants because the lettuce isn't always the best, but this was exceptional! Every ingredient was so fresh. Very well made, creative & thought out. I admire the presentation and thoughtfulness that goes into these meals. I also LOVE the sesame soy lemon dressing!!! Omg, I would buy a whole bottle of it!!! The woman who took my order was very sweet & let me order at the last minute so I appreciate that. The place itself is small, so be prepared to take your food to go. It's so worth it! 10, 10, 10's! In a world where everyone takes the cheapest options, I appreciate nice, clean, high quality ingredients. My new fave! Gonna try everything on the menu because the salad & rice/chicken meal that I've tried have both been AMAZING! read more

Hands down one of our favorite locals joints for lunch. Not an extensive menu but it has something for everyone. Tried many of the items and nothing has disappointed. The price point is also great for the quality of their food. I agree with another Yelper that we need more places like this. It feels good to support local businesses. read more

The food was amazing. I got the short ribs and it came with salad and rice. I could eat the salad all day. The ingredients were fresh.

2207 is BACK! and Better Than Ever! Open Tues-Friday. Have to order online the day before which works just fine for me. :) read more

Really good food, kinda like a hidden gem, it's hard to miss this place but once you find it, it's super worth it, gourmet style meals and I think it's decently priced read more

I love this place! The food is fresh and delicious! I told everyone at work and they all go there now. It is closed for now because of the pandemic, but when it opens again; I will be there. read more

2207 - Special permits in Richmond for outdoor dining. - Korean Near Me - Richmond, California

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Oh man! Thank you for coming to downtown Richmond! We live passed downtown and been there for quite some time. The Asian restaurants are all Thai and Chinese and there are almost no decent ones towards downtown. So to have this Korean-ish place open for lunch is a gem! The grilled chicken and short ribs are yummy, the chicken, I can't believe I'm saying this, is better than the beef. The salad that comes with the rice plate has seasonal fruit and veggies. The last plates we got had pomegranates and fennel! Also their rice, is always on point, never under cooked or mushy. Please also consider the fried chicken. It's not like Southern fried chicken, which I also love, it's more like a Korean inspired fried chicken, without the sauce on it. It's crispy and delicious, they give you two hindquarters per order and it stays pretty good for the next day. Consider this for lunch if you work/live in the area; I'd love to have this place stick around. read more

"2207" has limited hours, limited days, limited menu. no seating, just order, wait & go. assume all proteins charcoal grilled as this is highlighted in window in a neon sign. offerings: korean eats. korean "fusion" in salad, plate, wrap forms. entrees have rice + salad or french fry choice. eats: charcoal grilled short ribs(11.95) with salad, rice -lots of grilled short rib pieces: semi juicy, semi greasy. not total umami experience as grease taste builds up in mouth. -fresh salad: iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, etc. dressing creamy ala ranch. -short grain rice just ok- didn't eat with grilled short rib as greasy rib doesn't pair well with bland rice... *ate ribs before it cooled, doubt cold ribs would taste good. -eatery in run down part of Richmond. read more

I took a nibble of the shortrib sandwich and had to pull the car over to finish it. Truly delicious. Also sampled the fried chicken and it quite a bit better than Brendas in Oakland. Going back ASAP. read more

2207 - Korean Near Me - Richmond, California

This place is awesome! We need more places like this around in our community and I am glad they are here! I just tried the fried chicken with side salad and it was amazing. The chicken is perfect. Crispy skin that doesn't fall apart into a million pieces, juicy meat with delicious seasoning! Cooked to perfection, to order! The side salad was great too. Not only some BS afterthought poor excuse for a salad but rather fresh greens, apple sliced thin, delicious dressing, it's wonderful. Food= 5 stars Service = 5 stars Community contribution= 5 stars 2 thumbs up, I'll definitely be back. read more

I posted this review under the name "Infrared Charbroiler" but I think I got the name incorrect, so I'm reposting my review here with some changes. Run, don't walk, to try this place!! It's amazing!! This is a fantastic new place for the 23rd street area in Richmond! I have tried several items here: the fried chicken, grilled chicken/salad, and my husband has tried the rib sandwich. Everything is delicious! The dressing for the salad is particularly light and delightful. What was most evident was that great attention to detail is given to the food. The atmosphere is also sparkly clean and bright, a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Thankful that the to-go container was compostable and that the fork was not plastic. The menu is small, but I like that! They are also working on their menu choices, so it looks like things are evolving, which is a great thing. Everything is great! Hours are Tues-Fri for lunch (11-3, I believe). read more

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The market chicken salad is next level. Best, most satisfying salad I've found in the area.

Exceptional quality in the chicken and rice plate I had today. Tender thigh meat chicken, seasoned well and grilled to perfection. Topped with a well balanced homemade teriyaki sauce. The salad was also delicious, its not a generic garden salad, it had many layers and elements,.also with a homemade dressing, I appreciate the care taken and I'll be back soon. Amazing prices for the quality. read more

2207 - Chicken over rice teriyaki plate - Korean Near Me - Richmond, California

So glad I got to try this place today! I got the grilled scallops which were huge, and served with rainbow carrots. My boyfriend got mary's fried chicken which was some of the best fried chicken ever! It was a huge, crispy leg served with fries for only $8. Highly recommend everyone supports this small local business. Update: So glad we live in the area because we call ahead and pick up lunch here as often as we can. The quality of ingredients is amazing, especially for such reasonable prices. love Mary's chicken salad- with harissa grilled chicken, plums, grapes, pears, feta, avocado, and grains/sunflower seeds for $10.90. It all fits together perfectly. The fried chicken with those little green hot sauce packets is the perfect combo. read more

2207 - Grilled scallops! huge and perfectly cooked, with delicious sides. The fried chicken is amazing too. - Korean Near Me - Richmond, California

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This was easily the best fried chicken I've had in the Bay. Think karaage chicken that you get in Japanese restaurants. 2 Perfectly fried leg quarters marinated , dredged in Japanese flour, and fried in rice oil. They were large, meaty, moist, crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned but not spicy. They come with a large pile of thick cut crispy waffle fries that can't be beat or you can have salad. Comes with a side of homemade ranch and crystal hot sauce. Come hungry because it's a ton of food! You could easily split an order if you're not starving. Interesting menu makes me want to come back for other things like flank steak, sirloin, scallops,short ribs. It's takeout only. Ordering online was easy and was ready at the time I requested. Packaged right. They don't close the covers on the chicken or fries so they stay crisp. It was at least 15 minutes before I tried the chicken and it was still steaming hot inside and crispy outside. I didn't have any issue with having to order for the next day. I placed my order around 9AM for 11:15 pickup. There's no sign, just the address 2207 on the window. Plenty of street parking around the corner. Go there! read more

Cannot wait until they reopen. Best salad, so fresh, so is the whole place..fresh and clean and simple. The food is prepared as you wait; it does not sit and wait for you. read more

Had lunch with a friend today at 2207 at her suggestion. I was a tad skeptical that any place at that location could be anything more than OK. OMG! I was SO wrong! 2207 is too divine for words! I ordered the grilled scallops. They were huge, juicy, grilled to perfection, unbelievably tender and deeeeelicious! They were served on a bed of fresh corn, heirloom cherry tomatoes, seasoned rice, crispy okra, summer squash in a light, savory sauce with dollops of something like a tomato relish. Every bite was a fresh, bright medley of fabulous flavors. I simply cannot begin to describe how delicious it all was! My friend had the grilled chicken salad. She, too, was delighted with her choice. The clean, contemporary Asian decor was pleasant and inviting, but alas, 2207 is not set up for sit down dining. There are a couple of benches to sit on, which my friend and I did, balancing our to-go boxes on our laps and digging in. There's a long, tall table at which one can stand and eat. I so hope 2207 becomes such a wildly successful establishment that they expand to dinner hours and sit down dining experience. If you're in downtown Richmond any time, you MUST, MUST, MUST try 2207. Be prepared to be delighted! read more

I had the 5 ounce Creekstone prime New York steak: the amazing quality of the meat-WOW! High end!!! Very succulent, very fresh; even with the very light but sweet Teriyaki sauce, you can still taste the freshness and superior quality of the meat. Perfection. read more

I was really surprised by how good the food was. Delicious chicken and rice and good price. Could probably eat here everyday if I worked nearby. Definitely want to come back. It's probably one of the best places to get food in Richmond during the day. read more

Like other Yelpers, I also saw a review of their fried chicken on Eater SF and was like, wait a second...on Macdonald Ave? In Richmond? Really?! It's super close to where I live in and so I was very surprised. Sure enough, I went the next day with my partner to try it and...womp womp, they were sold out of fried chicken. They said there was a huge order from Civic Center. So, I went back another day and finally got to try it. Wow, it is for sure some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. So juicy and flavorful and excellent quality. And the fries were not disappointing - waffle cut and crispy. For only 8 bucks! The menu at this place seems very modern/advanced/high end (Mary's chicken, scallops, Acme rolls, etc.) for the location. I spotted a Roy Choi cookbook while waiting, which tells you something. The chef/owner is doing American lunch staples like hamburgers but also Korean flavors like kalbi, and the prices are totally reasonable for the quality. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu. Honestly if this place were anywhere else like Albany, El Cerrito, Berkeley, etc. (basically not Richmond LOL) there would be lines out the door and millennials Instagramming the shit out of it. Right now it's very much a to-go lunch spot for people that work nearby like construction workers. But it's absolutely worth the drive (and the parking is NOT that bad). Either eat it hot standing up (there's not chairs) or take it to a picnic table at Marina Bay to enjoy the view. Either way...go support this place! read more

I work in the area and have been meaning to try this place for a while, but it never seemed to work out for me. Today I was more determined and made it happen. I ordered the Mary's Chicken Salad and it was amazing. It was also one of the prettiest salads I have ever seen. There is only one communal stand up table to eat at, so take out is your best option. The woman who took my order was lovely and the business was really clean and modern feeling. Support your local businesses. This place is worth the effort of finding parking (street parking only). I cannot wait to go back and try the fried chicken. read more

First time today, and got the Mary's Chicken Salad. The chicken skin was perfectly crispy fried, a surprising variety of fresh veg & fruits with some sort of peanut dressing. And a block of feta and slice of avo to pick away at. YUM. Never had a salad where the hooked it up with this much chicken. This place is legit! read more

2207 - Mary's Chicken Salad - Korean Near Me - Richmond, California

The fried chicken is so good with rice. The salad is soooooo so well seasoned and the steak rice bowl!! Is to die for!! I love this little gem of Richmond read more