My husband really wanted bento boxes, so he ordered their spicy chicken box and I ordered their jjajangmyeon. You pay and then you sit. They have water and utensils in between the seats in the back. Husband's spicy chicken was really spicy, but it was very flavorful. I really liked their japchae. My jjajangmyeon was good and serving size was pretty big as my husband had to finish for me. Overall, we'll be back. Plenty of parking! read more

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Delicious Korean food run by a local owner; chill environment, simple, clean, and well-priced. Went for dinner on a weekday and it was fairly quiet; we got to try some of their in-house juices, which were really nice, not too sweet, great flavor. The soup came with a little kimchi on the side and some rice; read more

Kochu - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

remember this place being popular when it first opened, and i hope they can continue their business! they make very solid korean food their jjajangmyeon is safe from the paik sugar curse ! it's super savory and delicious. perfectly coats the noodles which are chewy their chicken is quite imprsssive. yangyeom wasn't too spicy nor sweet, such a well balanced sauce bulgogi was a bit more shredded than i would like. otherwise their kimchi was also well seasoned. the workers were also so kind to bring us each a sample of their drinks! the watermelon and tamarind juices were delicious would return! read more

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Stopped in for the lunch special and was greeted by the owner. Local spot with fresh foods. Friendly service and everything tasted great. read more

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Speedy service- you order up front and they bring your food out to you. I don't remember much about the other food my table ordered - their fried chicken was good but a bit too sweet and saucy, but what I ordered which was the jajjangmyeon (black bean noodle) was delicious! I've only had overcooked noodle here in Austin and the noodles here were well-cooked with a nice bite to it, and the sauce wasn't overpowering and the right amount of savoryness. read more

The chicken wings are a must try! They are sooooo good, dare I say it, maybe even better than bonchon chicken?!? My daughters even loved the wings and could've ate more, they said next time they want to come back and get more chicken wings we got 2 orders of the garlic soy- delicious! The teriyaki and bulgogi bowl was yummy. It came with a bunch of rice but also a good most of meat. I would say, the shrimp bowl could use some bigger type shrimp, the ones that were served were on the smaller side. Were used to large or jumbo size. The fresh drinks are so refreshing, the owners wife let my family try each flavor she was so kind and patient with us :) thank you!! read more

We walked in at 6pm on a Monday and it was completely empty but by 8 it got a little bit busier. I ordered the krispy wings with the yangnyeom sauce and the jajangmyeon. The jajangmyeon wasn't my favorite because I felt like the noodles were a bit mushy and there needed more spice. I did enjoy the wings and felt that the sauce wasn't overly sweet which I appreciated. read more

Kochu - krispy wings - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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At Kochu, you order at the counter and get a number to set on your table. The food is cooked fresh so it takes some time to come out. Our group had the chicken teriyaki bento, Galbi bento, spicy chicken and cheese ramen and the Yangyeum K-Wings. The wings and Galbi were my favorite. The chicken teriyaki was just ok. The spicy chicken ramen was a little too spicy for me but it was super tasty. read more

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Food: a little hole in the wall spot for Korean food, especially a good jjajangmyun! I've had the jjajang myun here twice and I think it's better than Paik's noodles at Hmart imo. The yukgejang was good too and the Korean style fried wings are good as well. Service: it is owned by Koreans and they are attentive and friendly! Ambiance: it's decorated as a pocha type except it's bright and white instead of dark and moody. Like a daytime pocha I guess? Other: Parking is abundant, it's tucked away in the corner of the plaza but I wish more ppl knew about it! read more

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Everything I ordered was delicious, but the wings were particularly great. Perfectly crispy + juicy. I REALLY want to try the super spicy wings next time, I'm sure they are even better.. Can't speak to service or the store as I ordered through DoorDash, but highly recommend for great Korean food/wings. read more

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Got the 2 different bowls. Both was a lot of rice and not enough protein. The wings (honey siracha) really good. Service was great. Fast and friendly. Ambiance Definitely chill. Price was a little high for the amount of food we got. read more

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Chaos meets cuisine in this strip center location. This small restaurant is a hive of activity even if you get here after the lunch rush. You can still see the flames leaping around in the kitchen and the cooks hustling. When you walk through the door, you'll be handed a 5 page menu or you can scan the QR code on a table. You have to stand in line, then you order, face the tip screen, then you are handed a number until it comes out. You'll notice they have a large selection of drinks off to the side, but they have no drink menu. They have beer, soju and even a few liquor bottles, but do they make mixed drinks? In other words, the drink equation here is a mystery (we settled for water). I ordered the beef Bulgogi plate and the wife got the bibombok bowl. For the money, you cannot beat the quality of the freshly prepared food. If you decide on the wings here, you'll notice they are quite popular, but the fries are nothing unique. Everything considered, this is still a great spot to fulfill that Korean cuisine fix. Informative photos included. It should be mentioned that they do a lot of "to go" business. read more

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One of the only kimchis I've found that doesn't contain salted shrimp (I'm deathly allergic) and it is FANTASTIC. Spicy and crunchy and so flavorful. This kimchi jjigae has healed me. I am forever loyal to this place. read more

Every time we get Kochu the whole family is happy. Their Miyeok Guk and Soegogi Miguk are perennial favorites, and especially in demand after we get back from flying and are in need of something nourishing and light but flavorful. I pretty much just ate these two soups for a week after a recent gum surgery. My kids love the japchae and kimbap. Their house made kimchi is out of this world and if you get a chance to try the radish kimchi, buy the big container, you won't regret it. read more

Authentic, hearty Korean food. This restaraunt completes the holy quadfecta of a 5 star lunch spot - delicious, healthy, affordable, and quick. The portions are also very generous. The Soegogi Muguk ($15.95) was A+++. My friend got the bibimbap with bulgogi ($10.95 + $4.95) and he really enjoyed it. Order at the counter, grab a number, and food is brought out to you. The inside is bright, casual, and clean. read more

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Kochu today made me really happy :) I loved their sweet and sour chicken wings. They were exceptional and I highly recommend them. The owner was very sweet. We will be back! read more

Food was so good!! 10/10 recommend the Tteokbokki with cheese. The cashier was so nice and friendly! Very chill vibes for a place to bring your friends to eat. Will be back when I'm back in town. read more

Kochu - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Another successful trip to Kochu! This place really satisfies our Korean chicken cravings. The creamy ginger sauce and radish you get in the side are great for breaks in flavor. Well done, as always! read more

Kochu - Bulgogi Bowl and chicken Yangyeum FIRE K-Wings - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Overall pleasant experience. Staff was welcoming and friendly. They assisted with menu questions. Chicken wings were bangin'! So delicious. I mixed two flavors and I wanted more. The bulgogi bowl was filling, I wished it had a tad bit more meat to last while eating the rest of my rice and veggies. I'd come back! read more

This was a great Korean restaurant. There was a lot of variety with the bento box I got and it was a very filling lunch. Overall the atmosphere is upbeat and lively and I loved all the artwork at the location. It has an almost open kitchen concept so you know the cooks are hard at work making your order. There is a lot of variety here and many things I hadn't tried before but really look forward to trying on my next visit like the buldak covered chicken wings which I think was a special but I hope they keep it around so that I can try it. You can't beat Korean fried chicken! I will definitely be back and really enjoyed my experience and highly recommend this place. read more

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Very nice fast casual Korean eatery. The service is quick and very good selections. Friendly staff. We tried the Bulgogi bowl, Spicy Squid Dosirak Bento, Spicy Pork Dosirak Bento and the Soy Garlic Wings. The food are all taste great. This is a good find. read more

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I had such a wonderful experience at Kochu Korean Eatery! From the moment I walked in, I was immediately greeted by the owner with such a warm and welcoming manner. He genuinely cares about his customers and it shows. He even offered samples of the tamarind lemonade, brown sugar lemonade, and hibiscus tea right away. That kind of hospitality instantly sets the tone. What impressed me most was how consistently attentive and kind he was to everyone -- adults, teenagers, and even little kids were all treated with the same great level of service. You can tell he's truly customer-service oriented. It's located in a shopping center so lots of parking. The menu is large with plenty of options to choose from. I decided on a bento box because I was craving bulgogi and jap chae, and this one came with both plus kimchi and pickled sides! I also ordered the tamarind lemonade, which wasn't too sweet exactly how I like it. I honestly wasn't planning on finishing everything in my bento, but it was so delicious that I did! The bulgogi was prepared just the way I like it. My sister-in-law is half Korean, and when we visit, her mom cooks amazing homemade Korean meals for us. I was really craving that comforting, authentic flavor today and Kochu absolutely satisfied it. The portions are generous and the value for the price is fantastic. Between the incredible customer service and the delicious food, this place is an easy 5 stars for me. Wish we had something like this South of Austin. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it! read more

Kochu - View of the kitchen - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Insanely good hip Korean eatery. Fast food feel. Korean food heaven taste. The menu is small but varied with lots of things that I personally would really really really want to eat. Korean Fried Chicken if you want it. Spicy Korean red soups if you want those. Spicy any kind of meat you can think of in a bento box or a bowl. Stuff you never heard of if the standard Korean basics aren't what you want for lunch today. I went with spicy chicken on spicy ramen with a ton of melted mozzarella cheese to bring civilization to the wild chili peppers. Melted mozzarella cheese on ramen is like kisses on the back of the neck. Having that ramen be spicy-hot is like hot spicy kisses on the back of the neck. I was one very happy guy. * * * Do I want to go back? Yes I Said Yes I Said Yes. read more

Kochu is a casual korean restaurant specializing in rice bowls with pretty authentic flavors and good portion sizes. They give a lot of rice, but I do wish the proportions were better. Like more meat and vegetables. We also got the kimchi fries, which were good but I didn't care too much for. And the k-wings, which I liked a lot! The sauce was delicious, the chicken was crispy, and the inside was not too dry. I will say it was more expensive than I expected. The base price isn't the worst, but I was expecting more meat. And then if you want extra of anything, there's a surcharge. Even for sauces! And adding meat is like an additional $4/5. Overall a solid spot for when you're craving some Korean food, but not exactly a place where you'd have the best food of your life. read more

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Great KFC!! And a super reasonable price too. An order of k-wings is 8 pieces and it comes out nice and fresh. I came with a party of 9 and they had put a table together for us since I called in advance. I like how everyone can scan the QR code and order/pay on their own. It avoided the hassle of putting everything on one check and having to venmo request people. Service was friendly! I really enjoyed the honey sriracha wing flavor and also got a side of pork gyoza that was decent. The gyoza were a bit smaller in size than I expected, but nothing to really complain about. Definitely come check this place out! read more

Kochu - Honey Sriracha K-Wings - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

If I could leave a 0 I would. The food is fine, this is in regard to the service I received which is some of the worst I've ever had. I ordered boneless wings. They brought bone-in wings to my table. Me and my girlfriend did not touch them, I immediately went to the front to let them know the mix up. I very politely spoke to the man I ordered from something like "hey I'm so sorry for this, but I ordered boneless and we go the regular wings, would it be possible to swap those out?" And he met me with extremely confrontational energy, saying things like "we already brought it to your table," I said yeah that's exactly when I found out you gave me the wrong order, I ordered boneless, and he actually told me to my face "I don't think you did." And refused to do anything further but meet me with a creepy insincere smile. I went back and ate the meal because I hate to waste food or money, but honestly the experience was so bad and made me so uncomfortable, I'll never be back here. There's quite literally hundreds of other places in town I'd say to go to first. read more

THE BIG: Located in North Austin inside the Crossroads Shopping center facing Burnet Road. Small eatery spot but it packs quite the menu. Plenty of parking in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here for something quick and korean. Kochu showed up on google maps and I'm surprised how I never knew about this spot before. Very industrial interior with order first and then sit down and eat. We got the Korean fried chicken and jjajangmyeon. The jjajangmyeon reminded me of the chinese version and the buckwheat noodles were delicious! The korean fried chicken came in a couple of flavors. We got the spicy soy garlic. A staple and oh so good. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for two dishes was around $30, not bad and a very delicious meal for those seeking casual korean fare. Will be back! read more

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Good Korean fried chicken and the birria ramen wasn't too shabby either. Decent spice on the ramen, had a Terra beer to wash it down. I think the gochujang sauce on the chicken could be less thick or pasty, but otherwise flavor was decent. The teriyaki flavor was ok, maybe something more sour or bright tasting. read more

Ordered delivery. The beef kelp soup and the vermicelli were satisfying and the overall flavor profile was on the heavier side. Very authentic read more

Kochu - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had those cravings for some Korean Fried Chicken, and saw that this place was very close to the domain area with high ratings. Came on in and was pleasantly surprised. Atmosphere: Modern korean stop design, complete with TVs playing Kpop and memorabilia. Food: Definitely will comeback for the fried chicken. Meaty and just the right amount of breading along with the combination of yangyeum (like a sweet korean chili sauce), made for a delectable treat that almost filled me. Their other choices are easily just as tempting, I ended up going with the Bulgogi. Service: Very friendly, at the time I went when the owner was on duty and he made some great recommendations. Great food for a great price, will easily come back for the wings and other dishes read more

Its a solid 3.5- This is a newer Korean spot off Burnet with a counter service style. Went in and it was pretty straightforward- you order at the counter and they drop off your food at your table. Its no frills and very casual. I got the Jajangmyeon and the Bulgogi platter. Flavor wise it was good, i wished the jajangmyeon was a bit more flavorful as it bordered on bland. The pork helped punch it up a bit. The bulgogi was solid though, and with the fried rice it was good. My only issue with the proteins was the price, for galbi and bulgogi they were getting close to full service Korean restaurant prices. If you're charging premium, maybe offer a bit more service. Just my two cents. Otherwise it's a decent fast casual korean place if you're in a hurry. read more

Kochu - Black bean noodles (Jajangmyeon) - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very causal vibe upon walking in, it can almost serve as a fast causal restaurant. If I was going to introduce someone to Korean food, this would be a good place because Kochu definitely has popular dishes that are wonderful introduction to Korean food. We got the chicken wings and bulgogi plate. The chicken wings were crispy and definitely well priced. The bulgogi plate had really good meat but I just wanted more flavor in the japchae and kimchi. I would definitely come back here for the wings. read more

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Awesome wings, delicious soup, and sweet drinks that aren't too sweet :) at least not the tamarind one! The AC is powerful in here so you'll be cold while you sip deliciously spicy soup. One of my favorite go to spots! read more

good, casual Korean eatery with popular items like the Korean fried chicken wings, kimchi fried rice, and bulgogi bowl. Some critics mention that the portions for the bowls could be better for the price and that the jajangmyeon noodles weren't the best, but overall reviews highlight delicious, authentic, and generous food. This place is great, very casual Korean cuisine with popular items like the Korean fried chicken wings, delicious kimchi fried rice, and great bulgogi dishes. The cuisine is authentic with some dishes providing generous portion sizes. The atmosphere has good vibes and the seating arrangement is good achieving its goal of casual networking and with a twist of intimate dining. The services is good with very attentive and accommodating staff. read more

Kochu - Order station - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great customer service the owner greeted us as soon as we came in and offered us samples of the drinks and a menu. Delicious food!!!Overall great vibe inside the establishment, coming back for sure. read more

Kochu - Kimchi fries, salmon bowl, and K-Wings Tray - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came to Kochu on a colder evening this Winter and was well greeted and given drink samples to try. Great first impression! Parking was plentiful as well, so that's always a plus. We ordered the Birria shin ramen, the spicy pork box, and original wings to share between the two of us. Wings were good, ramen hit the spot and the japchae that came with the box was also good. Overall, it's definitely fusion comfort food, which is good in a pinch, but not at the very top of our list. We'll come back at some point whenever we crave for that comforting shin birria, but unsure when yet. Certainly worth a visit if you haven't been and decide for yourself, though. Again, the comfort level is certainly there, and everything was quick as it is more of a self-serve restaurant. read more

Kochu - Ramen, wings, spicy pork box - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Well done Kochu, well done. This is the spot yall!! Kochu offers an exciting menu of Korean dishes and they do it right. First off, the service here was outstanding. The owner (in assuming who it was that was helping us out) recommended so many dishes and gave a break down of every plate. When I started asking how their kimchi was made I think he knew right away that we were seasoned veterans of Korean cuisines haha. The spot is sort of hidden in a shopping center but they do stick out with their lighting and ambience. All the Korean decor was amazing and really brings the place out. The food. Wow. Simply a 5/5. The bulgogi bowl and the kimchi fried rice were top notch! I'd say they are pretty high on the list of great Korean cuisines in the Austin area. I recommend trying the tamarind drink as well, not too sweet and super tasty. I can't wait to be back, I highly recommend going if you haven't already! read more

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My party and I enjoyed our experience at Kochu. The space and bathrooms were clean, the staff was kind and attentive, and the food was tasty. I had the pork dumplings and kimchi fries and I really enjoyed it. It was a new dish for me to try so I'm glad I liked it. I'm not a huge fan of ordering on your phone using a QR code, especially since there was a slight complication with someone's order and correlation with their table in our group, but it didn't detract from the overall experience. read more

Kochu - Kochu Kimchi Fries and Pork Dumplings - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've ordered beef soup, the bulgogi plate and tamarind juice over two visits. The beef soup was nothing to write home about. I ordered the bulgogi plate and tamarind juice over grub hub. I thought it was decent and would order from here again. You would probably find the bulgogi and japchae bland compared to Korea House, but my blood pressure appreciated that it wasn't salty. Minus one star, because $20 is expensive for a bulgogi plate. For $20, I'm used to eating kalbi or receiving 10 banchans. Their side salad dressing was just OK. I do prefer my dressing a little sweeter. Their japchae is good, but not worth paying $20 for. Their kimchi was just OK. The tamarind juice was really good and not too sweet. read more

Solid 4! My friend and I were in the area before an event and Kochu's menu was an alluring option for a quick lunch prior. FOOD: My friend ordered the bulgogi bowl, which she said was delicious. I got the spicy squid & we also ordered a vegetable kimbap to share. The spicy squid was well-seasoned and just the right amount of mild spiciness to have a kick but it would probably be nothing to more seasoned spice enthusiasts. The banchan was average. AMBIANCE: Kochu had casual dining ambiance to the letter, with tinges of South Korea in the decor. SERVICE: The cashier who we ordered from was nice and friendly. This place offers good eats for a relatively cost-effective price but it's nothing special. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to come here again if I'm ever in the area. read more

Kochu - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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