This Waco institution has been around since 1975 and is a true staple of the town's backdrop. Nothing fancy about it, appearance of a typical greasy spoon. Guess what? That's A-OK! The food more than makes up for it. As long as the place is clean (and it is), what does it matter? It's all about what's going into your belly. They serve a mixture of Korean and American comfort food. I had a dinner salad and an order of Mandu. The salad veg were perfectly fresh and crisp. The Mandu was fried to the right color and texture, the beef filling was savory. My boyfriend had the beef bulgogi with fried rice, a side salad, and chicken & potato soup. That beef bulgogi was bangin'!! The rice...woo-wee was it tasty. Service was genuine and they were especially good to our sweet little fur guy. read more

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Dined-4.18.25: Came in for a late lunch & the food was delicious. It's a mom & pop shop & they make the fresh to order. Friendly & welcoming service. I had the 1/2 order Beef Bulgogi which came with fried rice (which had bits of meat in it adding to the flavor), side salad & potato soup was really tasty! My brother & his wife both had beef bulgogi burgers & we had two sides of Oriental fries which were tempura fried fries and veggies & came with a sesame soy sauce & when added it was DELICIOUS! I'm visibly from AZ but my family love this place. I'm glad they shared it with me. read more

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A true hole in the wall. I love bulgogi and the burger was fantastic. The oriental fries are a must as well. read more

Kitok Restaurant - 21. Bulgogi Burger 30. Mixed Bulgogi - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

Locally owned and operated. Good people and service. Oriental Fries are my suggestion if you've never been there. It's there specifically item. read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. FOOD IS INSANELY BLAND. I didn't even eat the food that was given to me and wish I didn't have to pay for it. If you like bland food than this is the place for you. YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT THIS PLACE! read more

Country food with a Korean twist! The staff are so friendly. Get out of your comfort zone and try some Korean specialties with your favorite classics! read more

Kitok Restaurant - 24. Oriental Fries - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

Opened in 1975 this local favorite is definitely a must stop. It's small and cozy but I love how it feels inside. It feels very cozy and welcoming. Reminds me a lot of the 80's and 90's restaurants because of the decorations and ambiance. I really appreciated it. We were sat down immediately at 5pm which is nice. 5pm on a Saturday could be a risk going out to eat and having or wait for a table. Our server was friendly. The food is really the best part which explains why it has such high esteem in the community. You absolutely must try the beef bulgogi. It's incredibly tender and flavorful. I was also very impressed with my burger. It was simple but full of flavor. The oriental fries were also very good and the onion rings were crispy. We will be back to try the bulgogi burger next time! read more

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Uber Eats delivery for lunch from this long-time in business Waco restaurant. Long ago I used to go with my wife and other family member almost weekly for dinner to this restaurant. Alas, probably haven't eaten here or taken out food but a few times in the last few years. Glad I ordered lunch delivery today. The potato and shredded chicken soup was tasty, nice small (but fresh) salad, 6 mandu, that were crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside with a nice teriyaki-liike sauce. And, the beef bulgogi, with Kitok's of version of fried rice was a nice size portion and great! The veggie fries were a bit soggy, which I was somewhat concerned about when I ordered them. Would recommend not ordering the veggie fries to go, as best served hot and crispy! They still tasted good, however, just a bit soggy. Good (large) lunch. Glad I thought of this place ... read more

Omg! Their fried vegetables and burgers are amazing! I heard they were awesome but had to see for myself. It's small and clean. No frills to brag on, Service was sweet with great food! I was not disappointed and can't wait to revisit! read more

We loved the service and food here! Such a great atmosphere will be back soon! Nothing but amazing food and good people read more

Kitok Restaurant - 24. Oriental Fries! - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

Great food, service and definitely a Waco and Baylor tradition! Double Lip Locker with Oriental Fries or the Beef Bulgogi are my favs.

A trip Home for the Holidays must include a cheeseburger and Oriental Fries. We've been eating here since the 80's. Same order every time. They are consistent. Delicious food. read more

An interesting little place with very kind staff. It was a fun visit but I do wish the food had been better. The soup that came with the galbi was not pleasing to me but reminded me of a chicken dumpling soup. The galbi was chewy and I'm not a huge fan of the fries but I get why people like them. It was a great time speaking with the staff and sharing food we've eaten across many cultures. It was a pleasure and may be back to try to the burgers. read more

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This hidden gem of Waco is a must try if ur looking for something new!! I love their fries and the workers r so beyond sweet. The ambiance is comforting and reminiscent of a sweet Korean grandma and her elaborate tea set with matching paintings. I look forward to returning with my mom and twins mom read more

Good sized plates for good prices, not a lot of seating inside though so not a good restaurant for larger parties!

We eat here everytime one of our grandsons come for a visit... he loves their "lip-locker" (double meat cheeseburger) and their oriental fries. So good! read more

Outstanding food and service, small cafe, meal was served with soup and salad, good bargain, nice and attentive hostess

Pretty good dive restaurant / friendly staff. Ordered chicken bulgogi, spicy. The dish tasted pretty good, but I wouldn't have called it spicy. One thing that really surprised me was the lack of side dishes / pickles. Worth another try when I'm back in Waco. read more

I love me a hole in the wall restaurant, I have learned that places like these have some of the best food...or so I thought. If this is the best burger joint in Waco, we're in trouble!. Ordered a beef bulgogi and fried rice. Came with a side salad and some gross chicken soup. The salad was good, and dressing is what brought it together. The chicken soup was gross and chewy, very bizarre. The rice was crunchy and had no flavor. The beef bulgogi was really nice, I picked that off immediately and ate that. Y'all have some strange taste buds out here! Lol! read more

Hamburgers were great, fries were amazing, An order is plenty to split with two people, Service is great, Hometown hole in the wall kind of ambience. read more

We have heard that Kitok is a Waco Texas Staple. Beware. I had the double meat burger and the meat had a strange flavor. The "Asian" fries were dry and had no flavor. The other person in my part had the Chicken fried Steak and regular fries. The steak had a powdery coating, and it was DRY, the regular fries had no seasoning and old tasting. I really wanted to be able to leave a good review but unfortunately I cannot. read more

My daughter goes to Baylor so I have made it a point to try different places when I am in Waco. This place has good reviews so I thought I would give it a shot. First of all, yes it is a hole in the wall. I love hole in the wall places. The good- the staff is very friendly, and the beef bulgogi has good flavor. The bad- the chicken soup that comes with the meal has a weird texture, the half order of bulgogi is a child's serving, an average sized adult should probably get the full order. And to put it best from my 7 year old son, the fried rice, the oriental fries, and the mozzarella sticks "taste like nothing". They have ZERO flavor. If you like bland food this place is for you! read more

Kitok Restaurant - Oriental fries, chicken soup, beef bulgogi with fried rice - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

One of best burgers in town since I was a kid. Orientalist fries are unlike no other.

The burger may not be a five star burger but it is certainly good enough to come back for. The people are exceptionally friendly and attentive and I would go to great lengths to support a business like that. Oriental fries were off the hook good. Smiley face! read more

Great food but slow service. We didn't get our Orientql fries until after everyone else in the room did and, by then, we were checking out.

Excellent friendly service from a family-owned business...good burgers but fabulous Oriental fries! You must try them! This is a landmark restaurant in the Waco scene and has been for decades so check it out! You won't be disappointed! read more

Kitok Restaurant - Cheeseburger and Oriental fries! The best fries and fast, friendly service! - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

You do not go to Kitok without trying the LipLocker and Oriental Fries at least once. The other items on the menu are good as well, but they are known for the burgers and Oriental fries. One of the best burgers I have ever tasted. Friendly staff. This place has been around for many years. I first went here in the 1980's when I moved to Waco for Baylor. Outstanding!! read more

First time visit. Oriental Fries were really good. I got the Lip Locker cheese burger and kimchi. Both good. I will be back.

I work for Baylor Oral history and we did a story on Kitoks. It's owned by a Korean woman who married an American post-war and started a burger joint before Korean fusion food was a thing. This is a hidden gem of Waco, it's typically busy, delicious tempera! This is the place to go if you want something original and authentic. read more

The best burger in Waco is grilled up at a dive Korean restaurant. My mind is telling me no, but my mouth is saying yes. The setting is shabby but charming with friendly staff and perfect dive ambiance. The burger is nothing fancy either, but it came out piping hot, juicy, and beautifully seasoned. We tried the unique oriental fries, fried shoestrings of potatoes, carrots, and some bits of broccoli. They looked cool, but the taste was a little bland. This is a great 'sleeper' restaurant. Great food hiding in a humble setting. read more

Welp. This place was - almost - 3 stars, but thinking more about it I guess I'll just settle for 2. Kitok just didn't do it for me, and I was so super looking forward to try this place out. Ambiance was....meh, a bit dilapidated. I arrived, only one couple there, and I could hear everything they were talking about. Yeah - she was kinda loud I guess, but not much louder than wining child - - which is what they had with them, and boy I'm glad my mama didn't raise me that way - - getting disciplined and yelled at in public. Not a date place by any means - - although that really depends on your date and where you found them. Okay, enough about the locals, how's the food? I got the Bulgogi and Chicken combo, comes with rice, soup. Also ordered their Oriental Fries - - gotta check these out. Soup comes out first - it's potato, it's bland, salt and pepper can't save it. Here comes the fries - - like long, thin, and curly potato strings fried in a light batter along w/ some parsley and onions. It - wasn't half bad, yet wasn't that good. I think it's a good concept, just spice it up a little bit and may lookn into adding some FLAVOR?!? You can dip it in soy sauce or ketchup. Yay. Okay - here comes my combo and it's not bulgogi, which is supposed to be shredded meat w/ carrots and other stuff in a korean sauce. Instead it looked like a flank steak, the chicken was flattened (like CFC) and both were cooked together in the pan w/ sesame oil. I'd say it was the best tasting thing there, close to 4 stars. But the fried rice - - didn't have much flavor, and didn't taste that great either. I could only eat a few bites and that was it. I love fried rice, how can one mess that up? Service was nice, straight forward, friendly, and it's probably the last time I'll ever see her, unfortunately. You had me at "bars on the windows". read more

The Korean food is good but all the locals know that their hamburger and fries is where the magic is at.

This was one of my favorite places to go have a burger and oriental fries when we lived in Waco. Every time we go through town we stop. Highly recommend!! read more

I love Kitok's! Their burgers are great and their oriental fries are one of a kind. Ask for the house soy sauce to dip the oriental fries in, you won't regret it. One of my favorite hole-in-the-wall places in Waco! read more

Kitok Restaurant - Oriental fries and soy sauce - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Yeah... Don't really get the hype. Oriental fries is tempura battered I think of a hodge podge of things. Not really fries at all. Maybe a couple of them were actually potatoes. Def need seasoning. Cheeseburger with egg is fine. Salad is fine and soup is fine... But too hot to eat in the summer time. Fried rice is... Odd. I expected Asian style fried rice since I was getting bulgogoi, but it was def more like dirty rice at a creole restaurant except kind of odd tasting. Bulgogoi was fine. It didn't really taste like bulgogoi, it was pretty heavily seasoned and tender, but it wasn't the same sweetness that you expect for bulgogoi. It was also the wrong cut for bulgogoi. Price is fine. At least it isn't over priced. Service is good. Lady was really nice. Bathroom is like a sauna. Ugh, worst way to go to the bathroom is when it's like that. read more

I don't get the great raves for this place. I tried it the first time and my burger was way over cooked. So I chalked that up to not knowing how they do things. I don't like a burger with no hint of pink. This first trip the service was excellent. So I went back and asked for them not to cook it so long/hard. Got another one way over cooked. This poor burger was coupled with really lousy service. The Asian fries are ok. More breading than veggie. There are better burgers to be had in Waco read more

Oriental Fries are AWSOME. I know you don't think hamburger when you go to an Oriental restaurant but . . . this is a hand made patty (like my Mamaw used to make for me after school as a kid) and the seasoning really pops. Great flavor and the people are really friendly. This is a must try if you are in Waco. I came here while in college at McLennan back in the 80's and it is still great food today. It has stood the test of time. I, for one, am really happy I came back. James read more

Kitok Restaurant - Oriental Fries a MUST try. - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

Waco's Best Whole in The Wall Restaurant. This Family owned restaurant has a menu, that is incredibly unique and tasty, but the best part about this eatery is how while you're there they treat you like part of the family too. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

I had the steak and rice meal. Definitely a one time visit kind of spot. I don't really understand the restaurant's goal. Their special fries were extremely bland and lacked salt. read more

Haven't been here in twenty years. Drive by wishing for a lip locker and oriental fries. Finally brought the grandkids to try it. The lip lockers were a huge hit. Just as good as I remember. The oriental fries were disappointing. They had been made ahead so they didn't taste fresh. read more

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