KoJa Kitchen on Telegraph, started as an SF food truck in 2011 and now one of those spots that just quietly holds its spot in the East Bay rotation. The whole concept is the crispy garlic fried rice bun, and it works because they actually execute it. Short Rib KoJa with katsu aioli and sesame vinaigrette is the original and still the right call. Kamikaze fries are loaded and the umami fries with coconut braised pork are even better. Fast, filling, not expensive. Steph Curry's been a regular for years which is either a reason to go or just confirms you were already right. read more

Here's a version that mentions your takeout order through Caviar: I ordered takeout from KoJa Kitchen through Caviar, and everything arrived fresh, hot, and well-packaged. The food was full of flavor, and the quality was just as good as dining in. My order was accurate, the portions were satisfying, and the pickup and delivery process was smooth. I'll definitely be ordering from KoJa Kitchen again when I'm craving a delicious, convenient meal. This version is suitable for posting on Caviar, Google, or Yelp. Check out the Soy Garlic Wings. read more

I'm a gym guy who follows a pretty strict diet, so Koja Kitchen's chicken rice bowl is always one of my go-to orders when I eat out. It's packed with grilled chicken, rice, fresh vegetables, and you can even add an egg for some extra protein. It checks all the boxes for a meal that's filling, nutritious, and still full of flavor. The service has consistently been friendly and efficient, even during busier times. My food has always come out quickly, and the staff has been welcoming whenever I've stopped by. The restaurant itself has a clean, modern, and casual atmosphere that makes it a great spot whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down to enjoy your meal. Overall, it's one of my favorite places when I want something healthy without sacrificing taste. 10/10 as always. read more

I went into KoJa Kitchen to try out their wings while visiting my Berkeley student for lunch. The service was great! The guy at the counter was very helpful. Ohhhh the wings were very tasty and flavorful! And a pretty good price, like 10 dollars for 6 pieces. I can't wait to go back to try more. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Teriyaki Wings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

I first tried KoJa Kitchen at the Walnut Creek location ~2017-18, which has since closed. I had some time in between appointments to grab lunch and decided to go to Koja as I remembered how good the WC location was. The restaurant was empty when I arrived ~11:20 am. The employee was friendly and my order was ready in a few minutes. I got the ahi bowl, which has ahi, crab, spring mix, seaweed salad, rice, and wonton chips. The fish was fresh and the bowl was tasty and filling. The sauce on the rice was a little too spicy for me but I was able to work around it. Would come back if in the area! read more

The employee who I presume to be my cashier named Alan was quick to clean up when I accidentally spilled my cup of water. Before I could even lift a finger he had a towel + bucket and a mop. Excellent customer service! Chicken koja and kamikaze fries always hits. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Chicken Koja, Kamikaze Fries, Braised Pork Koja - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

I like the concept and vibes of this place. Service was a bit slow and we were the only customers there on a Saturday afternoon... The short rib was tender and had good flavor, and the rice bun was super crispy & yummy. I just wish the koja had more to it....it was just meat and lettuce, but it needed a cold, crunchy, and tart aspect like kimchi or something! The umami fries were not good unfortunately; they were soggy, too saucy, and I wish they layered things instead of dumping everything on top. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short Rib Koja - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Amazingly delicious rice buns in the Koja braised beef koja burgers. Small but filling. Yummmm. The k fries are also delicious. Best deal is the two tacos fries and a soda for $14.25. Worth coming back soon. Very walkable. read more

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I got the short rib combo with fries. The meat was tasty and well marinated, but the tenderness of the meat was a bit inconsistent as some of the pieces were really chewy. Food was served extremely quick. TLDR: Worth the try. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short rib bowl combo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

One of my FAVs. I have trouble deciding between the miso pork and the short rib Koja. Always spectacular. It pops, it crunches, it snaps, it soothes, it drips down your chin. Love the fries too. The atmosphere could be a bit more inviting. read more

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I've had this chain at another location before and always thought the food was solid. This spot is near a bunch of other food places and had a decent amount of tables to sit at, which was nice. I got the beef rice bowl this time. The rice was a little too sticky for me, but not a huge deal. The seasoning and sauce on the beef and salad were really good! Super flavorful, tho a bit salty if you're eating it without the rice to balance it out. The kimchi had a good crunch and texture, but flavor-wise it was just okay. We also shared the kamikaze fries, and those were really good. Fries were crispy, not greasy, and the beef was flavorful and not dry at all. The sauce on top was tasty, but we kind of wished it was a little more saucy. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Beef Bowl, Kamikaze Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Second time trying KoJA kitchen. Both times, learned about it searching for short rib choices on Uber but on different accounts. We couldn't remember the name of the restaurant (or how we had learned about it) when we were ready to eat there again (we already had 2 preferred places to get but those are shared plate). KoJa doesn't seem to be listed routinely on delivery apps. The first time, wow, we were impressed and had the bun style. We immediately said, if we are in the area, let's remember this place. That's our fault, not there's. We remembered first impressions, but it wasn't our usual area for a pick-up, and the name/icon isn't so unique on a screen scroll, so we couldn't remember and (also) the budget for short rib got tight. Well, we weren't looking for short rib the other day, and it wasn't even the delicious bun style that graced our screens, that prompted memory. UBER shared an image of a bowl, a different meat bowl type by KoJa, that looked like a salad. Brain fired on and .... this sounded familiar from some months back. An Uber scroll, Yelp search and seeing some images -- yes, it's the place! We were thinking something different on a drive back over the bridge at a unusual time and we knew we had to try again. This time around, we could get the 1 free of several bowls. We opt for the short rib. We were NOT disappointed. This was great. The meat was just as good as we had memory locked in from last time, but the fresh salad greens and fluffy Hawaiian+ style white rice was delicious after some sea salt. The fermented vegs (kimchi) was great! Didn't see or taste the masago (fish eggs) - that may have been the saving grace to the need for sea salt but we had high quality flakes from Hawaii anyhow. The meat remained decadent, good amount, and suitable just for one's own bowl to max enjoyment. We're going to eat the tacos for brunch and haven't tasted them yet. Its a new flavor or pork and we are excited! We opted for some seasoned fries and weren't impressed at all. The fries were a nice shape but not especially firmly cooked but it just had a quick squeeze of 1 sauce though it was more elaborate via the UBER description of these sauced but no-meat choice fries. Would have preferred to just order a dipping sauce and plain fries. I think many people would of been disappointed for the cost to what was received/presented, unless it was a busy stadium or airport. It didn't match what I saw in pictures or what the other food demonstrated expectations. Not sure if it's just an UBER option. Anyhow, impressed. This is a good place to take a chance on but its less a plate share and should be individual meals. read more

I've ordered from here several times. Most of the time it's good, but the quality can be inconsistent. Sometimes the rice is very dry, and the meat is often cut into very small pieces that look more like leftover scraps than proper slices. I hope they can improve the consistency. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Even though I have been to a Koja before, I had not tried a Zen Koja before, now, I regret not trying it sooner because it was really good. The service was good, and the ambiance was very casual. The only bummer is that they do not have restrooms. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Teriyaki Zen Koja - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Awesome service and great food. I placed an order on Uber eats and it was Buy one get one free. I got the short ribs. The portions were great and the flavor was great. I would definitely order here again. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short Rib Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

love koja for their kamikaze fries (10/10) but the beef taco was so unappetizing. it was soggy and soaked in oil. just lifting it up the oil dripped down all over my arm and was pooled in the container. would not order again. this was terrible (2/10). the beef rice bowl is pretty good, simple and filling with good balance between veggies, rice, and meat for the cost (7.5/10) read more

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We have ordered from this restaurant MANY times in the past through Uber Eats. Food has always been delicious with great portion sizes. We usually had leftovers for the next day! Tonight, when my young kids opened their orders, they told me I needed to call Uber as their food was missing some stuff. We ordered 3 full size chicken bowls and 2 full size beef bowls. We got 3 TINY STRIPS OF CHICKEN in each of the chicken bowls and about 2, maybe 2.5 spoons of beef in each beef bowl. The rest of the entree were large scoops of rice and mixed greens and some kimchi. I'm suspecting that since they offered a buy one get one free for the beef bowls, they overly skimped on the meat portions of every dish. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Beef bowl with more of everything else than beef. This is what we found when we opened our takeout container. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Delicious! Ordered pickup and came on a weekday afternoon and the restaraunt was completely empty. Pickup went smoothly and the food was still warm and fragrant by the time I arrived home. I got the braised pork bowl, and KoJa did not skimp on the portions! There was a heaping pile of fluffy white rice accompanied with a generous amount of tender braised pork, both of which, when paired with the sweet coconut sauce, were delicious. The kimchi tasted surprisingly fresh and had the perfect crunch to it. Overall, this place is definitely worth a try and a revisit. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Braised Pork Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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One line review: Decent but grade incomplete. This is Korean-inspired fast food and has to be judged on that basis. But for what it is, it is decent. Fair portions at good prices is a baseline for me for fast food. Value is paramount, and the value here is decent. The tacos were tasty, and so that gives it a little bump in my opinion. I would have given this 3.5 stars if that had been an option. The inside of the restaurant is non-descript, and the service was adequate. I parked around the corner at a meter, though one might be able to find free parking if one knows where to look (I don't anymore). The reason the grade is incomplete was that I did not actually order the koja -- a kind of Korean sandwich using rice patties for the bread -- a ridiculous oversight on my part. I really need to do that before I give this place a final grace, but so far, so good. Bottom line: I would eat here again when near campus. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Beef bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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On the pricier side for sure-- around $17 for Kami kaze fries and a chicken burger but their flavors hit right! I loved the crispiness of the kami kaze fries with the sauce and the beef bits on top, it was delicious! The chicken sandwich was a chicken sandwich with "Asian" sauces which put a nice spin on it for me! Would I order it again-- if Koja was the ONLY place open, but it was good to check out! read more

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I ordered the beef bowl and was pleasantly surprised--overall, it was pretty tasty. The meat was juicy and flavorful, though a bit sweeter than I prefer. The food came out quickly, which was a plus. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

Wanted some Korean fusion and KoJa hit the spot! A little on the pricier side but large potions there is enough food for 2 people. Tried the chicken bowl, and steak bowl with fries. The chicken bowl was moist and flavorful with good kimchi and fluffy rice. I paid for it to be topped with a perfectly runny egg. It's worth it to pay for the egg. The beef bowl came with their famous fries and my daughter loved them. Again, very large potions and the food tastes great. If your looking for a quick meal it's worth it to try it out. read more

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I've had Koja Kitchen a few times at their Cupertino location, and it's good if you're craving Asian fusion. I always order the same thing, which is the Korean short rib bowl. Since my work was expensing lunch I also ordered the Kamikaze fries. The short rib bowl comes with furikake seasoned rice and spring mix. The short rib is tender but is on the sweet side. The seasoned rice helps balance out the sweetness. The Kamikaze fries are waffle fries with minced Korean BBQ beef, kimchi, Japanese mayo, red sauce, and green onions. The fries are good, but they are heavy. The beef and sauce on the fries are very sweet. So there is a lot of sweetness going on having a rice bowl and fries. I would recommend getting the fries to share with a group. read more

KoJa Kitchen - short rib bowl and kamikaze fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tasty little spot offering fusion food. I got the kamikaze fries: beef, all the trimmings, added a fried egg and extra sauce. The fries were full of flavor and presentation was bomb. Check it out! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Kamikaze fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best koja location - always excellent portions made well very efficient. Parking is horrible in Berkeley but other than that this is the best Kojo kitchen in the Bay! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short rib ok - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

The food here is so tasty. I usually like more plain traditional food. But I tried this place on a whim and did not regret it. The food is unique and flavorful. Sweet, savory, and just the right amount of spicy. The signature musubi is creative and delicious. Plenty of meat and protein. Will order again. read more

KoJa Kitchen - The Original Koja and Kamikaze fries. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

The food in the trucks is the best. My times visiting the brick and mortars has been all over the place. Usually, the result is disappointment. The store is nice an clean and the people seem cool, but the food is kinda meh... But I came here and I don't know why. It could be my propensity for punishment. That being said, ordering was a breeze. I got what I wanted and it was good. Ordering was done at a kiosk or by the person at the counter. I ordered with her and my food came. I don't know if I'll be back because this could've been a one off. But, I'm glad that I didn't waste my time. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Wall. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Koja has been in the area for a few years now and while it was okay when I first tried it, I've had a much better experience now with new management and their menu. They're known for their koja which is a bun made of crispy rice with your choice of protein in the middle. Their short rib is delicious, but more of a trendy type of food that eating once will satisfy. I was actually more blown away by their fried chicken sandwich which has a regular bun, but great fixings and seasonings that make it stand out. I also got ahi tuna poke which I wouldn't expect from this place, but it was fine compared to everything else. They also have great fries which they load up on sauce, toppings, and meat depending which one you get. The service is always straightforward here and they manage a ton of order from various apps. You can dine-in here and it's a casual atmosphere, but I find it better to get food to-go and eat somewhere nearby. Would recommend them to a friend who wants some tasty food with Asian flair read more

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Interesting place to come visit. Korean and Japanese inspired cuisine, delicious and packed with flavor. They offer foods like spam masubi, rice bowls tacos, etc. What I came for was their version of a hamburger. Packed with protein and condensed between two light fried garlic buns, a different type of carb and equally delicious. This restaurant sits in a very busy area, college town, so it can be hectic getting here, but there's street parking and parking garages. The wait here wasn't long at all, and the restaurant itself was clean and the staff helpful. If there are lines or if you would rather order from a screen, they offer that here as well. To go orders are offered here as well. read more

KoJa Kitchen - The Original Koja - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Restaurant clean & empty when we dine in. food taste good but it was better when i had it several years ago in concord branch (now gone). Staff are unfriendly unwelcoming. read more

5 stars KoJa Kitchen is one of those places I keep coming back to--and most recently, it reminded me exactly why I love all the stops. I found myself in the area, in between meetings and working from my vehicle, craving something that hit that perfect balance: flavorful, high-quality protein, fresh greens, and a satisfying portion at an actually affordable price. KoJa absolutely delivered. The Asian Fusion here--blending Korean, Japanese, and Californian street-style soul--is unmatched. Every bite was like an elevated escape, rooted in bold flavor but served with a simplicity that feels nourishing and intentional. I ordered one of their bowls, and it was packed with tender, savory meat, crunchy textures, and a bright salad that made the entire meal feel like an indulgent yet health-conscious win. For the price point, this kind of quality and creativity is rare. Located in a walkable, vibrant pocket near UC Berkeley, the location made it even more of a treat. But what really stood out this visit was the kindness of the woman preparing my meal. I mentioned I needed to use the restroom and was in between stops--juggling emails from my car--and she thoughtfully directed me to the garage across the street. The second I walked in, I realized I'd been there before. It felt like stepping into a portal of a past moment. Her intuition and helpfulness really stayed with me. Grateful for KoJa's wisdom, warmth, and absolutely delicious food. Can't wait to return. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

I paid $3 for extra crab on the side and was given this pitiful amount. The portion in general for the meat and the kimchi are also very disappointing. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short rib bowl with extra crab - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ordered a chicken crispy rice burger for pickup; thought it was alright but not amazing. While the rice burger is an interesting concept, taste wise it didn't do much to me--it was just hard and crunchy and didn't taste like much. The chicken was tender, but the sauce just tasted kind of like sugary soy sauce. read more

Great tasting food while we visited the bay for a concert. Delicious. The service was a little dry, my partner would have questions or ask for something and the girl was really short with him. read more

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Loved the crunchy rice on the short ribs bowl. Would have been near to have a little more lettuce. The service was quick. There were tables to eat at for our small group. It was a warmish day and the windows were open making it airy. read more

Consistent and easy to order, and the food travels well. The rice bun is unique and actually holds up even after a drive. Not fancy, but definitely tasty and filling. read more

One of the most convenient takeout locations in Berkeley. They serve some sort of Asian fusion. Service is fast and prices are reasonable. If you order online sometimes they will get your order wrong (gave me crab instead of egg). read more

KoJa Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

3.5/5 My friend and I got the Bulgogi combo bowl with Cal fries and a drink and it wasn't bad. The fries were definitely a highlight and came with special sauces (spicy mayo, shoyu and something nutty?). Their bowls were okay, but their beef was pretty dry and there wasn't too much meat. However the general portion was large and I saved this for a second meal! Pro tip: order in Snackpass for a 15% off discount your first order! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Bulgogi Beef Bowl Combo with drink and Cal Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

For the price you can't really complain. I got the chicken with their rice. I have to say that the chicken could have used a bit more seasoning. I'm only saying this since some of the pieces of chicken had the perfect amount of seasoning and others did not. It came with a side of Kimchi which tasted like it was overly fermented. Ambience is nice and clean. To go service is easy and quick. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

I like KoJa, but my kid LOOOOOVES KoJa. It is the go-to every time we are downtown or Inner Richmond. Occasionally messy, these bites and bowls always deliver great flavor. If you don't like messy fingers or you just got your nails did, go for the bowl option. Tofu, Chicken and Pork are always consistent. Beef is inconsistently fatty, hence the -1 star. Trim the fat of beef and it's five stars. read more