LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Legitimate hole-in-the-wall place to eat. Has authentic Korean takes on American food but also has some Korean staples (bulgogi, mandu, ribs, sauces, etc). Loved the bulgogi and fried rice (with Korean twist). The staff was so friendly and sweet. It's a must try in Waco! read more

We heard about Kitok from tons of Waco locals and went after a football game, only to be majorly disappointed. I got the chicken tenders and my husband and sister in law got a burger. The burgers were run of the mill quality, and the chicken tenders were anything but tender. It was like eating room temperature fried jerky. They were pounded incredibly thin (again, think jerky) and were fried within an inch of their life. The fries were cold and I tried a few bites and then had to stop. It was awful. A girl at the table next to ours had ordered the "tenders" and fries and we made eye contact while trying to understand how they were ok serving this. We both just started laughing and were relieved when we realized we weren't the only one not eating a meal we had to pay for. The waitress was shockingly rude, rolling her eyes and scoffing when I ordered a water and then asked for a sprite as well. We requested straws the next time she came to the table and she actually chastised us, saying she already asked us when she brought the waters (not one of us heard that) and then dropped 2 broken straws and one intact one on the table. It was pretty dramatic and unnecessary. We all just looked at each other in shock that she acted that way and avoided asking her for anything else the rest of the meal. Needless to say we will never be back. If the food wasn't bad enough, the service was absurdly bad and beyond disrespectful. read more

I have to honestly say being born and raise in Waco, I've always passed by this restaurant but I had never been in and now that I'm a vegetarian I think it was a bad choice to try it. All of the selections sounded wonderful to my meat eating family. The service was great and the fries were very tasty different spin with the fried veggies. I would've liked some non-fried veggie options but the coziness of this place always you to get to know the people next to you. I had a grilled cheese that seemed a little greasy nothing a dap of a paper towel didn't fix. I don't think it's a place for me but my aunt loved her food. read more

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Been on a burger journey here in Waco!!! My coworker is not from Waco so I've been showing her around town to all our burger joints. And today, we had a small slice of heaven!!!! We had to pick up our orders due to current pandemic protocols. But that is the only negative!!! LOVED THIS BURGER!! read more

I'm all about a local dive with great food. Unique, cheap, good food at a place frequented by locals - that's sort of the pinnacle of what you hope to find on Yelp. Kitok is a dumpy, poorly maintained building with cramped seating in a somewhat questionable neighborhood. Check! Celebrated by locals for the weird mix of american hamburgers and korean dishes at affordable prices. Check! However, the missing part of the equation is the quality of the food. The food is really, really BAD. The Lip Locker burger is reminiscent of a burger you can get from any roadside diner. The patty is formed haphazardly and slightly overcooked. Several layers of burger and cheese are contained in a toasted bun with kind of buttery taste. In other words, the burger is absolutely mediocre. It's a vintage expression of a burger from the 1960's or maybe from a Denny's restaurant at 3 in the morning. It's edible, but it's weak and somewhat boring. The bulgogi consists of a few pieces of grilled meat and plate full of rice with chopped onions and celery, and a cup of soy or sesame sauce. It's a clunky dish without a lot of flavor, acid, or spice. It's bland and heavy, and distinctly the OPPOSITE of what good Korean food should be. It reminded me of one of those rice dishes you might find at a Chinese buffet restaurant that have been sitting for three hours under the heat lamp. Bleh. And the oriental fries, supposedly the hallmark of this restaurant, were greasy and off-putting. They consist of skinny shreds of potatoes, sweet potatoes and onions with a green herb (parsley?), dipped in a sweet batter and then fried. The fries have no seasoning whatsoever, and taste vaguely likely funnel cake or donuts because of the batter. I don't understand the appeal - they're oily, sweet, and have no salt. I don't know how it's possible to mess up the simple deliciousness of the french fry, but Kitok has achieved it. Even the complimentary potato/chicken soup and the iceberg lettuce salad were tasteless and pitiful. This place literally can make nothing right. Not only was the food terrible, but I also suffered the shame of having suggested lunch at Kitok to my co-workers. Everyone hated Kitok...and me. Thanks for nothing Yelp! read more

Interesting place. When you approach it, you're not sure if you're going to a Asian restaurant or a burger joint. Well, that's because you're going to a Asian burger joint. Combining burgers and fries with Asian food didn't sound like a good idea, but it was. The "oriental fries" are really tasty and the burgers are pretty big. The restaurant is certainly not upscale, and they don't really care much about the presentation of your food, but they know what they're doing when it comes to cooking it. read more

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This was our first time here and we will definitely come back on our next visit to Waco. The oriental fries are awesome! Most of us ordered the bulgogi and it was devoured. The kimchi was very good too. Everything was really good and the service was awesome! Can't wait to go back! read more

This is probably the best burger you can find in Waco. If you are stuck here, you must make this near the top of your priority list, if only to try the oriental fries. They're like little fried sticks of heaven. All my high school friends who moved away will get jealous when I text about my Kitok outing today. Also service is fantastic and you get a good sense of why there are tons of regulars here. read more

Go to Kitok! Seriously, this is one of my favorite places in Waco. Definitely a bit of a whole-in-the-wall place but the drive across town is worth it. It is an Oriental restaurant that makes some of the best burgers in town. Get a cheeseburger with Oriental fries and you will not be disappointed. read more

Kitoks is a great Waco hole-in-the wall. Get a 'liplocker' double burger and the oriental fries. The sweet lady that works there still remembers my order after all these years. This place is a hidden gem of Waco. read more

I'm from Asia and this was the worst food I have ever eaten at any restaurants in the world. I feel bad to say this since the elder lady works hard-you can see her cooking everything. But quality, presentation wasn't good enough to pay any money. I hope people don't believe that we eat like that at home in Asia... read more

Based on Yelp reviews, I feel like I should be raving. The food was middle of the road, and I don't get the allure of the Oriental Fries, whatsoever. Granted, I didn't get a burger - I had the shrimp tempura, but I'm severely underwhelmed. The staff was friendly and it was local and clean, so those are my hi lights. read more

This cute little restaurant has the best burgers ever! You ask why and how is that-the bun is hot, grilled and has the perfect little crunch. I wish more places would do this extra step. It's also very unassuming and a bit out of the way. I am going back for the chicken soup which folks were eating in the heat wave. The wait staff is lovely as well. read more

Freaking love this place. With all of my heart. Delicious burgers (liplocker with egg is deeeelectable) and delicious (unique) fries. This is a definite must stop when I'm in town. read more

I was craving a good burger so I went to yelp to find somewhere in Waco that could give me my fix.I decided on Kitok's only to be heavily disappointed. This place is severely overrated.I got an egg burger and oriental fries.Both were incredibly bland.The egg didn't add anything to the burger so I took it off and added salt which still didn't help much.The oriental fries could have been good if they had seasoned the batter.It is a little sweet by itself but didn't cut it for me.Food is really greasy,I felt bloated after a few bites.Like all the other reviews said the place is a dive.Also in a bad area. In short,bland greasy food,bad area won't be going back. read more

Kitok Restaurant - Egg burger and oriental fries. - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

The hamburger was good along with the oriental fries. Tried an order of the cheese sticks and a bowl of the chicken potato soup and I was pleased. Overall this place is great for burgers and had some great costumer service. read more

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Take time away from the usual spots and visit this place. When I ate meat, I would down the hamburger with an egg and Korean fries. You can't go wrong here. It's so delicious! read more

Good burger joint. Had the Lip Locker with Oriental Fries. Burger is good, typical flat top burger with American cheese running down the sides. But the Oriental Fries are top notch. These are potatoes, carrots, and onion with some parsley battered and fried. If you haven't tried these, get there now. read more

So I stopped by Kitok's with my brother- the only way I would go there is with a friend because the place is a hole in the wall in a rundown part of town. Parking is around the back. The interior is all wood panels and dingy. I tried the bulgogi, which was OK but not as good as Clay Pot's. The fried rice was interesting, it had ground hamburger in it. My brother had the egg burger, which is a hamburger with a FRIED EGG on top. I tried some, it was really good, huge, and cheap. It is odd, but burgers are what this place is known for! We also tried the oriental fries, which I liked, but were severely in need of salt or some kind of sauce. They are like string fries made of all different kinds of vegetables. Kitok's is a dive, with great cheap burgers, but the location really put me off. I would not eat there after dark or in the late evening. If they offered the same food in a drive through I would have upped the star rating. read more

Loved the beef bulgogi and oriental fries. They also add a sprig of fresh herb (don't know what type) to their house salad. It really adds a unique twist and a great flavor. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant. read more

Great place for Korean food. Their fries are awesome due to some special coating. Very reasonable price for good quality food and service. We enjoyed it. read more

Great old fashioned hamburger. Get the Korean fries (thin fried potatoes, onions, carrots and parsley) good and crispy. Great and friendly staff. read more

Unbelievable Burgers and Don't forget to try the oriental fries. Really Great Stuff! Fast Service,

So far, I don't know what all the hype is about. I wasn't crazy about the oriental fries. Creative? Yes. Flavorful batter? No! Plain Jane batter! Blah. The meat was good; my friend and I shared a beef plate with rice. She loved it more than me, BUT I am willing to go back there for another try, when I am ready for these oh-so-famously delicious burgers everyone talks about. read more

Holy greasiness, batman! Kitok is the type of restaurant you go to feeling good and you leave feeling like someone needs to roll you out on a wheelbarrow. Their burgers are OK and the oriental fries are decent, just nothing particularly special. The appearance leaves something to be desired but don't let that prevent you. read more

I dont.... understand. It wasn't so long ago that I was so hype to try this place and by the end of my visit - it felt like someone kicked me in the face with a lethal does of reality. I cant even remember what we had, I mean I guess theres a reason for that, it was forgettable. read more

An unassuming place at first glance, one you might pass by. But that would be a mistake. I've been a customer for many years. The oriental fries are a must try. The shrimp tempura is the best. Highly recommend. read more

Went here when my girlfriend and I took a trip to Waco, and this is a hidden gem! It's Japanese inspired American food..already sets it apart. I had the burger with a friend egg, delicious! Also you have to get the Oriental Fries and their stir friend veggies are great too! It's a small place, in an "older" part of town but the place was packed and they offer great service and great food. If you like dives then give this place a shot! read more

What's weird about this place is that it's a korean restaurant that specializes in hamburgers and fries! The ladies that work their are very interesting but very nice. korean food is absolutely horrendous, do not, I repeat do not eat the korean food. it's kind of a fusion, if you can call it that, korean food prepared chinese style, thats the best way I can describe the food. But if you're in the mood for a burger definitely worthy coming here. They have great burgers and a unique season, probably of korean origins, and oriental fries, string fries covered with tempura batter and fried up, but it's a good combo. Kitok's is a unique fun dive that's just in a class of it's own. read more

Who would have thought one of the best burgers would be at a Korean restaurant in Waco, TX?? This place is truly the poster child for hole in the wall dining. The menu features a mix of American and Korean food. I always get the cheeseburger with asian fries. Gotta have the asian fries! I don't even know how to describe them really. It's like a nest of shoestring fries, onions, sweet potato fries, and parsley thrown together into the fryer and then plopped into a basket. It's fun pulling everything apart and of course goes well with the burger. I've had the bulgogi here before but unfortunately it wasn't the best bulgogi I've had so I just stick with the burger. The staff's always friendly and the service is quick. The interior could definitely use a good scrubbing and makeover but overall this place is definitely on my list of pit stops when I'm in Waco! read more

My wife and I were craving a burger on a Saturday afternoon, so we made a Kitok run. When we got there, just before noon, the place was packed. This is not your trendy chain place... don't go expecting a Five Guys experience, but this is a great little hole in the wall joint with no ambiance, but plenty of charm and personality. I got a liplocker, my wife a cheeseburger, and we split a basket of oriental fries. Our burgers were quite tasty, the oriental fries were ok. They needed some salt, but they were good for a change of pace. All in all, a great little place, with solid food, for cheap! $13 for our lunch, you just can't beat that. read more

A Waco institution! It's definitely not the best Korean food I've had (I once lived in NYC and have tried quite a few), but serviceable and the burgers and oriental fries are real good. You can't find anything else like those fries anywhere, assorted shredded vegetables dipped in fluffy batter and fried. I think they fries have declined slightly in quality since i started going to Kitok about 12 years ago, but they are still darn tasty. It's basically a Korean greasy spoon diner, not gourmet at all. Docked a star for super weird hours, but I think that is due to the sketch area they are in. They are frustratingly only open until 4:30 on weeknights, and only until 8 on Friday and Saturday. Anytime I think to go there lately it's like a Wednesday at 4:45. it's very disappointing because when you're in the mood for Kitok there's nothing else that will quench it! read more

I love this place. Very friendly staff, and great food! I go very often, and every time, the staff, and the food are great. The oriental fries are awesome, they definitely keep me coming back. read more

This Korean restaurant is a must!! Their oriental fries are too die for!! The beef bulgogi is addicting!! You must stop by when visiting waco!! And the owner is so super sweet!! She is always there cooking!! read more

Jesus himself invented oriental fries. If you don't like them you might need to roll down the road and ask Him to forgive your sins. Fingers crossed and if he's in a good mood he will let it slide. Bits of veg battered and deep fried, i think I hear heavenly choirs sing as I eat them, or maybe my arteries clogging as I enter closer to heaven. read more

Don't order the Korean ribs, they were very dry and hard to eat. The Asian fries were The best thing we ordered, and kimchi was fair.

From the outside Kitok looks pretty sketchy, but do not be afraid! Inside the service was great and the food was some of the best in Waco!

Sadly I'm going to give this place a mediocre rating. The food didn't taste like traditional bulgogi wasn't as flavorful as I've had. The kimchi was crunchy but not spicy and the oriental fries need a dipping sauce and some kind of spices on em. I'm going to give em another try but I was disappointed in my overall experience here. read more

Some Waco friends told me about these burgers and fries, so on our way home from Dallas to San Antonio we tracked it down. "But the sign says Korean...are you sure this is the place??" Well, folks, pay no mind to the sign or the simple surroundings, just go in and grab a table. Order Cheeseburgers, Korean Fries, and some Onion Rings. Then bite in to one HECK of a perfectly grilled, juicy, tender burger, perfectly balanced with crunchy-crunchy strips of potatoes, and sinful beer battered sweet onions. Every single bite was pure pleasure. No regrets. Am now a devoted groupie of this 43-year-old little shack. Go! read more

When in town, it's a must stop. The oriental fries and pork bulgogi is a must. Incredible burgers! Staff friendly and attentive!