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    Cuckoo

    4.3 (93 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Beef Bibimbap
    Wendy H.

    I really didn't like the bibimbap. The beef reminds me of dog kibble and it's very tough. I don't know why they cut it like that? The pickled vegetables need more pickling and the egg was almost all the way cooked. The ratio wasn't the best either. There's a ton of rice and it wasn't warm enough. The chicken here is fine but the special spicy sauce wasn't that special. The bun they use on the chicken sandwich is good though.

    Spicy Pork Bibimbap
    Sarah K.

    This is such a cute and quaint place! The spicy pork bibimpbap was tasty and not super spicy. It was a bit fatty but not overly. It's a perfect place to come grab lunch if u want some peace and quiet! Definitely order ahead, it saves time.

    10 piece Sweet and Spicy chicken with side of fries
    Helen H.

    Perfect place for your Korean chicken fix! The store is decorated with chicken dolls, and they keep you company while you eat. These are available for purchase or trade in with your punch card. I had been here before and forgotten that the chicken pieces are very large and meaty. Each piece is around two chicken nuggets length wise. The 5 piece should be enough for one person. The sweet and spicy sauce lived up to its name. So good! The side of fries came out in a cute shopping cart. Oyakodon hit the spot. The dish comes with seasoned chicken, onions, and fried eggs. I was looking for a hearty, filling meal, and it checked all the boxes. I'll be trying the other Japanese ricebowls when I come back!

    Chicken tenders
    Kylie K.

    Boba tea was good, fried chicken-the breading was just perfect. Not too thin, not too thick, just airy enough with the pleasant crunch. Definitely i would recommend here

    Mango Smoothie with Cheese Cloud
    Alex Anne M.

    This is my quiet place when I need some serenity from work. Happy music is playing, and the entire place is bright yellow with plushie chickens on the tables in yellow buckets. In the employees' downtime, I see them washing the space down and cleaning up. Hand sanitizer is on each table for before or after your meal if you make a mess of yourself. Guilty! I always come for the Korean fried chicken and was just tickled the first time I came in and they served the wings with a pair of gloves to keep your hands clean. At first I thought it was silly and I wasn't going to use them, but then I was like f that! I walked out of that place as clean as a whistle after guzzling down my fried chicken and pickled radish. The Snow onion flavor has a lightweight batter with a peppery sauce. I've never had a cheese cloud before and was obviously intrigued like any American citizen would be. I quickly learned that a cheese cloud is made of cream cheese, whipping cream, milk, and sugar. So duh, who wouldn't like it? There was plenty of crystal boba to get you through the entire drink. The cheese foam is like a special treat at the end, almost like your dessert at the end of a meal.

    Paula B.

    Ordered a bunch of food for delivery and we were very pleased! The soy garlic tenders were the ultimate favorite that we'll be coming back for. Soy Garlic Tenders: amazing flavor! Light and crisp, 5 tenders are enough if you're mildly hungry. Since they're delicious I would order more next time. Snow Onion Sandwich: spectacularly tasty sandwich. Split it with my husband. Could do with less Mayo next time but still impressed. Smoothies with cheese cloud: wonderful!! Dumplings: Good no issues. Pork Buns: While not bad I generally wasn't impressed. Wish there was a sauce on it.

    Lemon Bomb
    Precious B.

    This place is super cute and really clean inside! I ordered the beef bibim bowl and two drinks. I'm a fan of self ordering kiosks and this place has one.

    Inside dining
    Sara Annela T.

    Chick-fil-who? Cuckoo! Ok, Chick-fil-a sauce is still crack to me but that's it. I mean wow, what a spectacular chicken sandwich from Cuckoo. So simple but how can it be THAT good? I'm glad you asked. The BUNNS. YUMMY! That fresh doughy, chewy kind that melts into the thick, juicy, crispy fried chicken cooked to perfection. Pair it with the classic lettuce and tomato, voila. What a find and another place I stumbled into! MUST. MUST. MUST go. Mic drop, I'm out. Except sorry for the terrible photo of it. I barely remembered to take a snap before I chowed down on it. That's a good sign!

    Coconut curry chicken tenders
    C.C. H.

    This is a very nice casual Korean option in the neighborhood; the interior is basic but cute. Similarly, I've only ever seen one cashier/server in the dining area though food seems to come out in a reasonable amount of time and piping hot! Chicken wings and tenders are crispy and juicy, Korean and Japanese rice bowls are yummy, and the fruit and milk teas are great.

    Inside/kiosk
    Anisa F.

    I've passed by Cuckoo countless times and the bright awning always piqued my curiosity. I decided I was in the mood for a saucy chicken sandwich one day and was so excited to try this place. I ordered my food for pick-up and it was ready within 15 minutes, super speedy! We walked in and were greeted by a friendly employee behind the counter. I asked for ketchup and she already had it in the bag. It was a slow lunch shift, the inside was small and cute, very yellow. My friend and I sipped our mango smoothies on the way back to work and it was hard not to chug it all down because it was so refreshing. It was my first time having Crystal boba too and I found it much more enjoyable to chew than traditional boba. My only grievance with the smoothie was the cheese foam was hard to enjoy until the very end, since there wasn't much and it was at the top of a very long cup. When I sat down to eat my food, I was slightly disappointed with the chicken... I was under the impression the chicken would be tossed in the sweet and spicy sauce but it kind of just looked drizzled on top. On top of that, the sauce was definitely lacking flavor. It wasn't really spicy at all and I wasn't expecting that from a Korean chicken spot! If the sauce has "spicy" in the name, it's a let down when there is no spice. The fries were perfectly salty, delicious and came in a hefty portion! Will likely come back to try the wings (with a different sauce) and some more of their yummy drinks!

    The decor is unmatched
    Janice R.

    Korean fried chicken is my favorite type of fried chicken, so I'm happy that they opened this place up in Andersonville last year! It's my second time visiting and of course the food was just as good as I remembered. The first time we ordered chicken sandwiches, I remember mine being quite massive (my chicken was even bigger than my boyfriend's, hah!)! I really liked the breading as I've noticed it being somewhat different than other Korean chicken places like KCOOP and CM chicken. Nonetheless I love all three. Tonight we got the snow onion wings and bibimbap. The wings were fire! Light, crispy, not greasy. Really tasty. The bibimbap had beef cubes which I actually really liked since I think I usually get a thin cut beef at other places. The bibimbap didn't have too much flavor going on which some people might not prefer, but I didn't mind. I'm glad it wasn't salty! The decor inside is so fun and vibrant. It's a small place but not usually many people inside whenever I go. I notice as I dine in that a lot of people do pick up orders. Overall I'm grateful we got a new delicious spot in the neighborhood!!

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