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The service was fast and kind. The menu was diverse and the food was fresh and delicious! It's a small spot so get there early or be ready to wait!
This place is top tier. Small, only a few tables and a real smooth casual kicked back vibe. The service was great, the two man team served and tended bar and both were extremely friendly and engaging and expediting the food very well. The cook is top tier. This food was South Korea quality and reminded me of the food I ate there . Fresh, flavorful and true to the roots. The drinks complimented the menu very nicely and the price point allowed for trying several things on the menu.
We live really close to Kogi and I like going there for convenience. Several years ago, I used to adore the food here, now it's hit or miss. I've notice their fusion dishes are where they shine now. Whenever we do come, we're able to get a seat immediately. The people who work here are kind. Do know that service can feel a little slow at moments. The space itself is cute and the paintings on the wall are nice. The best thing I've tried here recently were what my friends ordered which were the bulgogi loaded fries and the bulgogi quesadilla. They have a fun time with fusion here! I got the shiitake mushroom savory udon noodles on my last visit and wished they had a bit more flavor. The time before that I got the japchae that was way too oily for me. My fiancé likes this spot a lot, so we do go a couple times a year.
Wow!!! Everything we had was beyond flavorful. The spicy udon with the beef - best udon stir fry I've ever had. It was the perfect combo of heat, sweet, and savory. Bugolgi kimbap and chicken kimbap - the beef one was my favorite as I felt it was more flavorful, but they were both good Pork lettuce wraps - pork and Kimchi had a nice kick however, I wish it did come with more lettuce.. Bugolgi bowl - one of the best bowls I've had. It was loaded with meat and veggies. Service was beyond accommodating and so nice. If I'm ever back in this area, I will make sure to be back
was craving korean food and tried the jigae, kimchi pancake and wings. While the jigae flavors weren't quite the same as what I'm used to in LA, overall the food was still tasty. We went on a Monday evening so it was pretty quiet inside, but they had a steady stream of takeout orders and the service was great
We were at a cheer competition and decided to explore places to eat Walked in kogi was greeted right away I had questions about menu the host was pleasant and answered all questions The food was so good we ate there twice in one day First time we had cocktails dumplings shrimp tempura and udon noodles today I'm still thinking about the noodles they were sooooooooo good I had the ones with mushrooms and garlic absolutely delicious Then we came back had more dumplings, chicken wings and fries everything was so good the second time we came back it was packed so we had to be patient both times seemed like only one young lady was working her little butt off I wish they had a location in Maryland I really enjoyed the food
This is a hole-in-the-wall Korean place. Atmosphere was cozy and it has limited seating. Kimchi pancake was savory. Corn cheese was sweet corn torched with onions and mozzarella. Bulgogi bowl with egg was flavorful. Food was very good. Though our server was very nice, she was also busy working the bar and it was a little hard to get her attention.
Good Korean restaurant food is very authentic. The only downside is that they are all very sweet. I had the chicken wing in spicy flavor, it's not that spicy instead it's pretty sweet, it's very juicy inside and crispy outside, comes in full wing size. I also tried the tofu Soondubu. It's very flavorful, again there's too much sweetness inside which is a bit unnecessary. Service is fast, the place is casual and more divy vibe
Got me a lil bento box for take out and it was a great balance with a lot of flavor. The ambiance looked cute and the girl who took my order was super nice ! I'll definitely be coming back to sit and dine in. I also got this box for about $18 with tax !
The food here is a 5 out of 5 and the waitress we had was very helpful and fast. For some reason they were playing gangster rap and it is hard to have a nice meal while people are yelling obscenities and singing about killing people. Also 2 employees were wearing socks and sandals. A little more professionalism would make this a 5 star spot.
Good food, hole-in-the-wall small restaurant. Let me start by saying that we went to Kogi's just as they got slammed from a conference around the corner. Wait times in the area were up and we were hungry. The service was excellent - while the wait was long and the waitress was solo initially, she was very, very nice and kept going with a smile and tried to get everyone seated as fast as she could. The food took a long time to come out also - luckily we weren't in a rush. The food was very good. Menu available here https://kogirva.com/house-bowls We had the bulgogi bowl and the Katsu chicken bowl. The bulgogi bowl was delicious! The only thing I wasn't as crazy about was the kimchi. While I have the occasional kimchi, I'm definitely not a connoisseur. I think we'll need to give Kogi another shot when they're less busy.
I found this spot as it was a casual place near our hotel. J Kogi has great happy hour specials, great beers on tap, local brews. We ordered the tofu wrap and hubby got the bulgogi rice bowl. I loved my tofu lettuce wrap. There was a perfect amount of spiciness. While the food was good, the restaurant interior really left nothing to be desired. Inside looks rather tired with vinyl floors that didn't look like it was ever mopped. Overall, food is good, hh drinks even better, however don't stay too long inside the restaurant.
I love Korean food, so came here with some friends. It's a hole in the wall, with a nice vibe. Limited seating, so we sat at the bar. I ordered the bulgogi bowl with an egg. It looked great, but tasted pretty average. There was not much rice, and the rice wasn't done right. Normally the rice on the outside, next to the bowl, cooks to a crunch. Not so here. I think they added too much water. In fairness, there was a good amount of meat. And the egg ($2 extra) was executed well (runny yolk). I walked away very full. But there were too many key negatives to offer more than three stars.
We went in on a Friday evening and the restaurant was busy. We were starving and ordered 2 entrees and 1 appetizer. The wings were advertised as double fried so I expected it to be more like a Bon Chon friend chicken wing, but it did not taste battered enough in my opinion. The flavor was still great and they were fresh. I was excited to try the Angry Squid, but the portion was a bit disappointing. The dish was full of flavor; however, it came with two pieces of shrimp and a handful of squid rings. Bulgogi ribeye bibimbap 4/5 - a bit on the saltier side but still had great flavor. I was happy with how fresh everything came out and the ambiance inside was nice. The server was attentive and the food came out quick. Would love to come back for their happy hour that includes 1.50 soju shots and $1 per dumplings (offered M-F 4-7p) read more
2 months ago
Overall a pretty good experience. I thought the portions were a bit small but the flavor was still decent. Probably wouldn't go back unless I was craving Korean and ran out of new places to try. Although we read they have a decent happy hour ( $1 dumplings ) so I'd definitely roll for that. ---- Food ---- House Bowl served in a clay pot filled with white rice, house-made kimchi, soybean sprouts, carrots, cucumber, and pickled onions. We got ours with bulgogi ribeye. The flavor was good but wish it came with an egg ( $2.50 extra ). ( 3/5 ) Angry Squid - Squid, shrimp, carrots, cabbage, green onions tossed in our sweet & spicy gochujang mix, served with rice. The portion was really small with only about 8 squid rings and 2 shrimp. The flavor was really good with decent spice. ( 4/5 ) Korean Chicken Wings Honey Gochu - These definitely weren't your traditional Korean chicken wings. The menu read they should be twice fried but they didn't end up having a full coat of batter. Having said that...they were still fine ( 3/5 ). ---- Service ---- Essentially one server also acting as hostess and bartender. She did a great job. Never waited for anything and was nice. ---- Ambiance ---- Quiet and only about 70% full. Well decorated, nice warm lighting. read more
Me and my girls decided to stop here before heading to a Yelp event. We all decided that we were craving Korean food and we all wanted to try this spot and we're looking forward to it. It was pretty busy and I felt bad that there was only one person who was serving everyone, bartending, as well as busing the tables. I really appreciated him because he remained positive, had a great attitude, was super friendly, easy to work with and patient despite all that he had on his plate. When it came to our plates, we ordered a couple appetizers as well as entrées, and we also ordered drinks as well. We ordered the Spicy Pork Dumplings steamed, Kimbap, Japchae with bulgogi and shrimp, as well as a Bulgogi ribeye rice bowl. The food was hot fresh and super flavorful and I think my favorite bite was the pork steamed dumplings. They were so good and really spicy. Our cocktails didn't taste really strong, but I do think that mine was tasty. I ordered the CATch Ya in Seoul and it came in the cutest cat ceramic. Overall the spot is super cute and kinda intimate. I think it would be great for a date or just hanging out and catching up with friends. I would be mindful that it seems to be very popular and there may be a wait to get in and enjoy. read more
6 days ago
The service was fast and kind. The menu was diverse and the food was fresh and delicious! It's a small spot so get there early or be ready to wait! read more
3 months ago
This place is top tier. Small, only a few tables and a real smooth casual kicked back vibe. The service was great, the two man team served and tended bar and both were extremely friendly and engaging and expediting the food very well. The cook is top tier. This food was South Korea quality and reminded me of the food I ate there . Fresh, flavorful and true to the roots. The drinks complimented the menu very nicely and the price point allowed for trying several things on the menu. read more
We live really close to Kogi and I like going there for convenience. Several years ago, I used to adore the food here, now it's hit or miss. I've notice their fusion dishes are where they shine now. Whenever we do come, we're able to get a seat immediately. The people who work here are kind. Do know that service can feel a little slow at moments. The space itself is cute and the paintings on the wall are nice. The best thing I've tried here recently were what my friends ordered which were the bulgogi loaded fries and the bulgogi quesadilla. They have a fun time with fusion here! I got the shiitake mushroom savory udon noodles on my last visit and wished they had a bit more flavor. The time before that I got the japchae that was way too oily for me. My fiancé likes this spot a lot, so we do go a couple times a year. read more
Wow!!! Everything we had was beyond flavorful. The spicy udon with the beef - best udon stir fry I've ever had. It was the perfect combo of heat, sweet, and savory. Bugolgi kimbap and chicken kimbap - the beef one was my favorite as I felt it was more flavorful, but they were both good Pork lettuce wraps - pork and Kimchi had a nice kick however, I wish it did come with more lettuce.. Bugolgi bowl - one of the best bowls I've had. It was loaded with meat and veggies. Service was beyond accommodating and so nice. If I'm ever back in this area, I will make sure to be back read more
was craving korean food and tried the jigae, kimchi pancake and wings. While the jigae flavors weren't quite the same as what I'm used to in LA, overall the food was still tasty. We went on a Monday evening so it was pretty quiet inside, but they had a steady stream of takeout orders and the service was great read more
6 months ago
We were at a cheer competition and decided to explore places to eat Walked in kogi was greeted right away I had questions about menu the host was pleasant and answered all questions The food was so good we ate there twice in one day First time we had cocktails dumplings shrimp tempura and udon noodles today I'm still thinking about the noodles they were sooooooooo good I had the ones with mushrooms and garlic absolutely delicious Then we came back had more dumplings, chicken wings and fries everything was so good the second time we came back it was packed so we had to be patient both times seemed like only one young lady was working her little butt off I wish they had a location in Maryland I really enjoyed the food read more
This is a hole-in-the-wall Korean place. Atmosphere was cozy and it has limited seating. Kimchi pancake was savory. Corn cheese was sweet corn torched with onions and mozzarella. Bulgogi bowl with egg was flavorful. Food was very good. Though our server was very nice, she was also busy working the bar and it was a little hard to get her attention. read more
Good Korean restaurant food is very authentic. The only downside is that they are all very sweet. I had the chicken wing in spicy flavor, it's not that spicy instead it's pretty sweet, it's very juicy inside and crispy outside, comes in full wing size. I also tried the tofu Soondubu. It's very flavorful, again there's too much sweetness inside which is a bit unnecessary. Service is fast, the place is casual and more divy vibe read more
Got me a lil bento box for take out and it was a great balance with a lot of flavor. The ambiance looked cute and the girl who took my order was super nice ! I'll definitely be coming back to sit and dine in. I also got this box for about $18 with tax ! read more
2 months ago
The food here is a 5 out of 5 and the waitress we had was very helpful and fast. For some reason they were playing gangster rap and it is hard to have a nice meal while people are yelling obscenities and singing about killing people. Also 2 employees were wearing socks and sandals. A little more professionalism would make this a 5 star spot. read more
2 months ago
Good food, hole-in-the-wall small restaurant. Let me start by saying that we went to Kogi's just as they got slammed from a conference around the corner. Wait times in the area were up and we were hungry. The service was excellent - while the wait was long and the waitress was solo initially, she was very, very nice and kept going with a smile and tried to get everyone seated as fast as she could. The food took a long time to come out also - luckily we weren't in a rush. The food was very good. Menu available here https://kogirva.com/house-bowls We had the bulgogi bowl and the Katsu chicken bowl. The bulgogi bowl was delicious! The only thing I wasn't as crazy about was the kimchi. While I have the occasional kimchi, I'm definitely not a connoisseur. I think we'll need to give Kogi another shot when they're less busy. read more
2 months ago
I found this spot as it was a casual place near our hotel. J Kogi has great happy hour specials, great beers on tap, local brews. We ordered the tofu wrap and hubby got the bulgogi rice bowl. I loved my tofu lettuce wrap. There was a perfect amount of spiciness. While the food was good, the restaurant interior really left nothing to be desired. Inside looks rather tired with vinyl floors that didn't look like it was ever mopped. Overall, food is good, hh drinks even better, however don't stay too long inside the restaurant. read more
2 years ago
I love Korean food, so came here with some friends. It's a hole in the wall, with a nice vibe. Limited seating, so we sat at the bar. I ordered the bulgogi bowl with an egg. It looked great, but tasted pretty average. There was not much rice, and the rice wasn't done right. Normally the rice on the outside, next to the bowl, cooks to a crunch. Not so here. I think they added too much water. In fairness, there was a good amount of meat. And the egg ($2 extra) was executed well (runny yolk). I walked away very full. But there were too many key negatives to offer more than three stars. read more
Went here on a Sunday night, right before closing but thankfully they were accommodating to our rather large group. Menus are done on your phone via QR codes-- only wish is that it would be on one page with tabs for different categories (kinda like meal delivery service) rather than 3 separate pages. Ordered Soy Garlic wings-- came with 5 very sticky wings-- the flavor was really nice, though it could've been crispier. And the price was not bad either! read more
7 months ago
Perfect place for your korean food faves. I can never visit and not get multiple items. My fave is probably the scallion pancakes. Always nice and fluffy with a bit of crisp. I've also been working my way through the drink menu. It is pretty small, so it can get very crowded on weekends. Also, they don't have a ton of staff -- every time I go the bartender is the server. No biggie for me, but don't expect to be in and out when you visit. read more
4 months ago
Stopped in for a late dinner with friends around 9pm on a Friday night. The entire place was empty and only a few people came in while we were dining, mostly take out. The service was hands off but our server was easily flagged down from the bar. Definitely not the place to bring a large group, it's nice a cozy with most of the tables being 4 tops. I really really wanted to love this place but it was missing something for me. The food was alright, we ordered the bulgogi kimchi kimbap and the soondubu soup with veggies. They do have a lot of menu items to choose from and a lot of drinks as well. I will give this place another shot before and try some different menu items. An 18% service fee is automatically applied to the bill, we had to check with the server to make sure it does go to her, which she stated it did. read more
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9 months ago
I had a really tasty meal from Kogi. I grabbed some as I was heading out of town on the Amtrak and ordered the bulgogi ribeye bowl and katsu kimbap. I picked it up from the restaurant, which was filled with sunlight and was welcoming. The staff member who helped me was very friendly and efficient, as I had an Uber waiting outside. The food traveled really well and there was a lot of food. The kimbap were very filled, though you do need the sauce, otherwise they were a little dry (but still very good). The sweet honey mayo was incredible, definitely try that one with the kimbap. The bulgogi was delicious, though I ordered it with mixed scallion salad and I didn't really have many scallions. I recommend trying Kogi if you're in the Richmond area. read more
2 years ago
A true hidden gem! Super un-presuming on the outside, but once you get in and are surrounding by the delightful smells of quality Korean cooking, you know you're at-home. We just did some quick takeout and the service was quick and friendly. Typically takeout bibimbap bowls are really difficult to replicate the in-store experience, but I found this one delicious! Generous portion with perfect cuts of ribeye. Perfectly cooked egg to top it all off that looked like it was straight out of a magazine photoshoot. My girlfriend LOVES Kimchi Pancakes and the crisp on this one was out of this world which you can presume just based on the color of it alone. Overall a great experience - will have to try eating in the dining room next time! read more
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We tried the bulgogi ribeye bowl and pork belly tteokbokki. The bulgogi was flavorful, but the banchan lost its refreshing crunch--possibly from the heat of the bowl or the direct sun on our table up front. The tteokbokki was the highlight: perfect texture, rich pork belly, and a sauce that nailed the sweet-spicy balance. Service was friendly, but with the steady walk-in traffic, a few extra staff members would help make the experience more personal. Overall, tasty food and a good visit--we'd return, just not to that sun-drenched table. read more
2 years ago
This spot was a total hit. We order 4 meals and everything was delicious. Very clean. Staff was friendly and professional read more
There's something slightly irreverent and hipster about this place. I say so because while my family dined in here, the musical playlist mostly consisted of unedited rap music that dropped every f bomb, MFer, and n word, and my teenage son got an eyeful from the scantily clad lady bartender. But I'm not judging. Just saying that it might be a bit much for anyone who is ultra conservative. With that said, the food is effing delicious. It's Korean soul food. I ordered the Korean wings with honey butter sauce as well as the fried rice, and the chef delivered on both of those dishes. The chicken is certified five finger lickin' delicious; the fried rice was borderline too salty, yet I still ate very bite. If I had to change one thing I'd have the egg over easy because the egg was fried hard and took a some effort to break up. Overall, this place was a go find and I'd recommend it to anyone in search of some soulful Korean cuisine. Flavors are on point! read more
4 years ago
The twice-fried chicken wings came out fresh and hot. The twice-fried difference was quite noticeable as the wings had a perfect crunchy crisp, and the soy garlic glaze was the right choice given the various options. The bulgogi ribeye bowl kept the momentum going as it really had a great combination of fresh ingredients - rice, soybean sprouts, kimchi, carrots, spinach, cucumber, and pickled onions. Bonus points for the clay pot, which caused some of the rice to be extra crispy. I also really enjoyed the healthy portion of bulgogi ribeye and the addition of pickled onions. Quality, quantity, and value. $9 for the wings and $15 for the bowl was really a fantastic deal. Also, kudos to the only hostess/waitress/bartender who was running the entire dining room by herself and excelling at it. read more
Excellent! The location is small and the place fills fast. There is food was excellent and the portions were large, a bowl can easily feed 2. The staff was very friendly, and we did not wait long for our food. When we walked in place was lively and we felt welcome. I was told because it is close to the convention center, it fill fast if there is an event there. I would definitely go back. read more
walked here on a quiet little wednesday night with my parter! the service was attentive, and pretty hands off. the restaurant is good for smaller groups, max 5-6 people. The floors are wonky, so keep that in mind if you're not as sure-stepped. Easy to trip and fall. the food was yummy! not too many good korean places in richmond, but this one is fine! has the essentials. a decent selection for a vegetarian as well. read more
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It says there are vegan options. I was wondering if someone can tell me what those are besides the veggie dumpling?
I believe the veggie kimbap is vegan!
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