Koja was just very 'okay' for me. It might have been due to coming at a less popular time but nothing made me go 'wow!'. The restaurant itself is pretty clean with energetic cashiers. I ordered the braised pork koja and kamikaze fries but both came out not very warm-to the point where the buns started hardening up on me and making it less than enjoyable to consume. I was in a rush so didn't have time to wait for another order to come out so I ended up grabbing a fork to eat the filling with the kamikaze fries, leaving their famous 'buns' aside. The fries are not bad besides the lukewarmness. The flavors Koja creates are lovely and meld well so I'll come back probably at a better time to try the other kojas. It's a little messy eating everything but nothing a napkin can't save! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Braised pork koja and kamikaze fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

KoJa Kitchen is a must-not miss restaurant in Berkeley. I ordered the KoJa classic, and it easily was one of the most delicious sandwiches I've ever had. I highly recommend the beef, as it was exceptional. The service was also excellent, and staff were very polite. read more

I ordered their beef bowl and beef taco. Their bowls are really good! It's served with some aioli dressing, salad, and rice. Rice has good texture. It's also not that expensive! The beef taco was really good too. It was discounted (99cents) that day. There was a lot of beef in it. read more

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

It's good, reasonably priced, and tasty. I really enjoy the fried rice buns paired with any of the meat options. I've been to both the Berkeley one and the food truck in SF and both serve consistently good food. read more

I like Koja Kitchen because of their fun and flavorful food but it's not a place I frequent because their food tends to be a bit heavy for me. Having said that, I still really enjoy the food from KoJa. This time around I got the ahi tuna salad, it was delicious! My husband got the kamikaze fries (definitely something you should try here at least once) and the KoJa burger. He loved both. Definitely recommend checking this place out. It can get crowded (it's quite small) and loud so if you don't need to dine in, get your food to-go and go outside to a nearby picnic to enjoy. read more

I haven't had KoJa Kitchen in over a year and it didn't taste as good as I remembered. We ordered 2 braised pork rice bowls ($16). The pork was soft and kind of overcooked. The flavor of the pork was what stood out to me but this time, it was too coconutty and had a strong dairy taste that made the rice bowl creamy. I didn't care for the salad and kimchi because it looked like it came out of a bulk container purchased from Costco. The rice was on the soft side and I could barely see or taste the furikake. The rice bowl was filling but I hope KoJa kitchen focuses on their food again, rather than opening more stores. read more

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The short rib is very render and flavorful with an authentic korean marinade. However, the price is a little high for the amount you get (especially for college students). You can easily get something similar at a Korean or Chinese restaurant at a more affordable price and larger portion. If you have a small stomach, this is the place for you but if not then I suggest just trying it. They have very fast service. read more

DO NOT FALL INTO THE HYPE! My friends & I were searching for places to eat lunch. We excitedly found KoJa on Yelp & were intrigued from looking through their photos. They didn't open until 11Am so we waited outside. Finally, we entered & weren't greeted. All of the employees has a smug face & never said a word; they just stared at us. I give two stars because of the price; it was pretty decent for the amount you were getting. Once our food came, it looked appetizing, but not like they advertised. The BBQ beef bowl had too much sauce which made it hard to enjoy and taste the actual meat. The meat was mixed with salad that was used as a filler but they put too much of it and not enough meat. The Chicken KoJa was too big to eat. The rice "patties" were too thick. I felt that it could have been a little thinner so that it could have been easily to eat like a burger. This place was "over-glamorized" by advertising that they were featured on the shows such as Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Save yourself the time & give business to other restaurants who actually deserve it. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Chicken KoJa & Unami Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

The service here is so welcoming and great! The bowl was so good and the kimchi was perfect. I ordered takeout and it was ready so quickly. The beef was a little too sweet for my liking, but with everything else it was delicious. For the price, they give you a nice portion and it's definitely one of the better places to eat near campus. Overall, highly recommend this place! read more

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

I ordered the short rib KoJa and the meat tasted great. However, the rice bun was falling apart as I was eating it. I've been to places where they could make crispy rice bun very crispy and at the same time not falling apart easily so that customers can enjoy every bite. Also, the taste of the rice bun was not up to par so eating the meat alone actually tasted better than eating it with the bun. Also, the employees kept mixed up my orders and other several customers in front and behind me during my visit so that was a bad experience overall. Personally I do not care about bad service as long as it comes with exceptional food but mixing up simple orders + average food means a 3 stars for me read more

EVENT: It's good to be back in this cute little town! Got some friends visiting from out of town... and we're visiting our old grounds... not much has changed, but this place looks new! Man! Time goes by fast!!! FOOD: (1) Beef Koja , 4 stars - Korean beef with lettuces served in crispy rice buns!! (2) Braised Pork Bowl, 5 stars - OMG the pork is delishh! Shredded pieces and juicy! With rice, fries, and some salad (3) Kamikaze Fries, 4 stars - Crosscut waffle fries topped with minced beef with Korean flavor! Mayo... some drizzle red sauce and sprinkled with green onions! (4) Umami Fries, 5 stars - Crosscut waffle fries topped with shredded, juicy pork..mmmmm, some red sauce, garlic aioli, masago, and green onions! DRINKS: Strawberry Mango Mint Lemonade, 3.5 stars! Kinda thought there will be some mint... can't taste the mint - sad face. OVERALL - love the UMAMI FRIES! If I ever go back... I'm gonna get the Braised Pork Koja ... cause the pork... sooo good! 4 stars! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

I think the bulgogi bowls are pretty decent (a bit spicy) and I really like the bulgogi "sandwich" rice cake but it's too expensive for the quantity of food you get! The food just isn't worth the price. read more

The chicken Koja is tender and flavorful. It also has a nice kick of spice in the gochujang sauce which makes it super tasty! The rice buns are crispy, but did get stuck in my teeth a little. A nice little shop overall though! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Chicken Koja - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had dreamed of coming here since I heard the words "rice burger". I got the classic short rib Koja, and my friend, kamikaze fries. The Koja is to die for--lots of flavorful kbbq between a crispy bun-- but it fell slightly short of my dreams. The rice used for the buns was a little mushy, so it lost the chewy factor, but still amazing. If you like spicy food, definitely put some sriracha (i forgot to). 9/10 The kamikaze fries were less exciting. For $4 you'd expect more waffle fries than 3/4 a side dish. No complaints about the toppings though! 7/10 read more

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5 STARS ALL AROUND!!!!! FOR EVERY LOCATION!!!! Koja Kitchen has yet to fail me! The first time I've ever tried them was at Off the Grid in SF. Their fries and bulgogi sandwiches are to die for! Not expecting to like the food at all, my boyfriend and I stood in the long line awaiting to see what the hype was all about. As soon as we got our food, we dug in. It was like a multiple orgasm in my mouth. LITERALLY. So many different flavors coming together at one time, sweet, salty, spicy... MY GAWD. **EVERYONE'S FAVORITE: - The kamikaze fries were waffle cut and were cooked perfectly to my liking, crispy! The bbq korean beef sat on top with kimchi, sauteed onions, green onions, with red sauce and spicy mayo. - The beef koja sandwich was just as awesome. Even though some people may think it's plain, its genius. This place is winning with the bulgogi with a sesame vinaigrette in between a rice bun! Every time I have been to a Koja Kitchen location, they always come through with the flavors and the great service. They're always fast and ready to go with everyone's orders. If anyone is near a Koja Kitchen, it doesn't matter which city you're in, I highly recommend you to stop by and try their food. You won't be disappointed, and if you are for some reason, you need to give it a second try! read more

cool korean fast food place on telegraph open until 10PM. came out of the Pappy's [ located in the same block ] ... a friend told me they ve gone here for dinner...so I made a dash run after the copa america game was over around 9ish. It was fairly empty... not being sure what to get, I asked the cashier, whats the most popular item on the menu? she said the Koja Beef burger... is a super cool concept... dont usually have rice too often but this was def. worth an exception!... KoJa ... meaning Korean-Japanese is an infused of korean and japanese flavors... so they substitute the buns for freshly made crispy garlic rice buns.... as soon as you bite into that crispy rice... is an explosion of flavors, that goes perfectly with the texture from the crispy rice. The Koja Beef [ GF option available ] is korean beef, sauteed onions, sesame vinaigrette lettuce, pineapple, red sauce and sesame seeds... I can't wait to have it again!! ... I wish i gotten 2! next time! read more

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Ahi Tuna Salad! The most delicious salad ever! Yummy and fresh Nice customer service read more

KoJa Kitchen - Ahi Tuna Salad! How great this salad! The most delicious salad I have eaten. Everything is fresh and cool in my mouth. Highly recommended - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

small dishes，not worthy , flavor is nothing special compared to other Korean restaurant. Didn't find the Japanese style beef bowl 9.12，but an Asian girl can finish it and doesn't feel full at all read more

the best koja location i've been too. quick service and the kamikaze fries are always my go to. just the right amount of food to fill me up as well. read more

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

Nothing really wrong with it, maybe a few tiny things (ordering stand is uncomfortably close to where people are sitting, food is kinda slow) but the food is generally tasty. If you're just walking past, it's totally worth going in. If not, you can skip it. read more

First tried these guys at the off the grid trucks, always been one of my must go to trucks, so now that winter is here, it's good to know that I can still get my fix at a sit down spot. Ordered my usual, beef koja and kamikaze fries, but for reasons I can't quite point out, the hype at the sit down wasn't as good as the truck. Maybe there's just something about anticipating the food when you're waiting in line for awhile. As for the review on the food, there was definitely sauce overload on my kamikaze fries. I mean if I gotta take off some of the meat to eat just the fries, tells you it's too much. Oh and idk if they gave me the wrong order or they changed what they put on their beef koja, but there was a pineapple in mine. I didn't mind it though, it cut the salt of the sauce on the beef. Minus one star because the food at this location wasn't as good as I've had it. Still good, service is quick and friendly. My only real complaint was that the trash can was overflowing and it's right next to the napkins/utensils and soda machine. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

REVIEWER #359 On 4/23/16 I swear I died and went to food heaven! Can we all have a moment of silence as we prepare to hear how good the food at Koja Kitchen really is! Now that we have that out of the way...lets continue... I am SO happy I finally had the chance to taste the deliciousness of this restaurant! Have you ever been to Koja's Kitchen? Well if you haven't...I must ask you...WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? This was my first time here although I have been to tons of "Off the Grid" food truck events and have seen this truck but the lines are so dang long I totally become impatient and discouraged to wait. But as I was in the Berkeley neighborhood and seen Koja's, I couldn't help but take the chance to FINALLY get a taste of the deliciousness here! I had heard about KoJa on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and knew it would be great. Koja offers different variety of foods for all the hungry people out there. From salads to chicken tacos to Korean BBQ Chicken, this food joint has it all! KoJa Kitchen is the epitome of a great food truck. Excellent, entertaining service and a great design tops off even better food. This wagon of Far East culinary techniques continuously serves hungry patrons any rally you will ever see them at. The wait is well worth it if it ends up in the placing of a short rib bun in between your hands. This succulent entree made with all-beef kalbi and rice cakes is only $6.50, and is large enough to be a meal for some. Though they may be hard to catch in some areas of the Bay, you can often find them at one of San Francisco's awe-inspiring rallies, ones that surely rival any city in the world. I had ordered the Ahi Tuna Bowl and my friend order the Ahi Tuna Salad. I really REALLY really enjoyed EVERYTHING! No lie. The portion was perfect and very filling and I left full and satisfied. The location is in the busiest part of Berkeley and brings LOTS of attraction so I recommend you get here early. The seating area in the restaurant is kind of weird and although it accommodates a great amount of people it does get crowded. I hear the fries are VERY popular here. I noticed that some foodies had topped it with Korean meat, kimchi, green onions Japanese mayo, and red sauce...this is a must have with your sandwich! The service was excellent and the food was even better! The food is inspired, the staff so welcoming and the atmosphere is casually comfortable. The flavor combinations in the dishes are amazing. Don't let the neighborhood deter you-this place is worth the time. Review 19/196 read more

KoJa Kitchen - Ahi tuna salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Ah-mazing! If you love Korean food with a unique twist, then head over to any of their food truck locations, where the menu is all about Korean-Japanese fusion. KoJa kitchen best sellers are their Bulgogi rice burger and the kamikaze fries combo ($12. xx.. Yes, not cheap!) The popular bulgogi rice burger reminds me of the rice burgers I had from MOS burger in Asia, but even better. Picture this, grilled and seasoned hand made rice burger, in between being the juicy beef bulgogi with a nice charred taste, and to round things off, it was topped with homemade kimchi. The flavor combination of sweet, salty and the sour crunchiness of the kimchi was brilliant! Other unique items on the menu includes kamikaze fries, crispy crisscut fries with Korean BBQ beef, sautéed onions, kimchi, green onions, drizzled with their signature sauce and Japanese mayo - Absolutely da bomb! KoJa Kitchen surely lives up to their name. A must try for all who enjoy unique gourmet food truck with awesome taste and great quality! read more

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

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KoJas are Korean Japanese rice burgers ($5.50 each). Steamed white rice is formed into two thick buns/patties and you can pick the filling (Korean BBQ beef, Korean BBQ chicken or Teriyaki Zen vegan patty. It's too small for complete meal but big for a snack. They also have Kamikaze fries (crisscut fries with Korean BBQ beef, Japanese mayo, and kimchi) and for dessert, Mochimisu (tiramisu with housemade chocolate mochi). Korean BBQ beef KoJa with kimchi ($6): the kimchi was 50 cents extra. The rice patties are firm with slightly crispy edges and hold together well though they do soak up the sauce. The BBQ beef is chopped into tiny pieces, moist, saucy and full of flavor. They have a delicious grilled flavor. The sautéed onions add sweetness. I like how the kimchi made it spicy. The seasoned romaine lettuce wasn't my favorite but it didn't make the KoJa soggy either. I kept the wrapper on and eating it wasn't too messy. The truck is lovely, a white background and a silhouette of temples and mountains. Japan? Korea? Both? Cash only. read more

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The most popular truck at Moveable Feast - Curtner. I saw a sea of people (like 25+) ahead of me which made me reluctant and hesitant but I knew I wanted it because I was thinking about it the whole day. Nobody seemed to mind the wait as the rays from the sun continues to fade. It was starting to get a tad chilly. The menu is available online. You can't check in unless you are in San Francisco since the truck's listed address is there. I was disappointed because I hate not being able to check in but what can I do? Trucks should be exempt from the distance radar. At first I wanted just the kamikaze fries because I wanted the lobster roll from We Sushi but as each order is called for the customers that have ordered, I continued to salivate and wish that I could order everything they have. The truck accepts Visa/MC but I had cash on me for the first time so I gave her $13 ($1.00+) for tips. I ordered the: Kamikaze Combo B) Beef Koja (bulgogi), Kamikazi Fries, and a drink ($11.95). The combo isn't any cheaper, you basically just get a free drink. I was too focused on the fries because I envisioned the buns like Chairman but no, the buns are rice buns! The beef was chopped extremely fine, tender, savory, sweet, and I loved the onions as it complimented the kick from the red sauce. The vinaigrette lettuce was crisp and refreshing. The sesame seeds provided a slight nutty introduction. The rice buns did not hold well for me because I was pushing the stroller but that was why I grabbed a fork as I was leaving. The kamikaze fries were crispy and soft; crispy at the edges, somehow soft, almost soggy-like in the middle. It was perfect. One thing I will note that it did not taste like it was fried right there and then. Not that I mind but I am just stating the obvious. The speed was simply too lightening-y (what Remy said in Ratatouille). I love crisscut fries! The bulgogi and EVERYTHING that made this dish "kamikaze" is simply amazing. This dish has a kick so I wasn't able to share it w/ my monster but I did not mind that, haha. - Speed: fast ass - Service: short albeit nice - Taste: AWESOME - Price: I couldn't careless... I will pay $20 for that combo I was in a great mood yesterday. I was super busy, productive at work. I worked out twice thus burning the calories making it a deficit before my earned fatty meal. I had desserts before my dinner (Fairycakes - review later) and everything about the meal was great. I am going to be a definite returning customer. read more

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Had this truck bookmarked a year ago and I finally get to go. (only because it was a cheat day lol) What can I say? my expectations were high because of their amazing photos of their Kamikaze Fries, boy that was an understatement because I found it just to be ok. A lil spicy but you get to opt out of the sriracha by choice but we didn't. I expected the fries to be a lil more crisp but the sauce and bits of Bulgogi made it soggy. Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy it but its something I won't crave for. My eating partner ordered the Korean BBQ short rib & I ordered their Chicken Koja w/pineapple. Both meats were patted with rice patty buns, which ended up hard rice. The Chicken Koja seemed plain to me, think bbq chicken with sriracha, sauteed onions and Japanese seasoned Romaine lettuce, drizzled with sweet katsu & aioli. Sorry I'm picky and wasn't satisfied but I did try the short rib and the meat was very tender and flavorful. I don't know if I came on a wrong day? I look at my fellow yelper friends and they all loved it. Shall I give the a second chance? Maybe!! I didn't get to try the truck in SF but ended up in Emeryville, you would figure all their trucks would be alike right? Story to be continued........... read more

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

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I've been to the truck many, many, MANY times! In fact, it's probably my favorite food truck. That was made apparently clear to my coworkers in that when I took them there one time, the workers were saying hi to me by my first name. You know, kinda like Norm from Cheers. Yikes. Anyway, I was finally able to make it down to the actual brick and mortar location. The parking is limited right near the shop, but there's a structure right around the corner. The place is actually smaller than what I thought it would be. There a few tables and their so close to each other that it seems a little tight. They have the same menu as they do on the truck and then some. Over here, they also have rice bowls, taco crisps (which is like an Asian tostada), and another version of fries called Cal Fries (a toned-down version of their Kamikaze fries which only has red sauce, Japanese mayo and nori). They also carry the Oreo Mochimisu which was originally an exclusive item of the Fort Mason Off The Grid event, that they normally don't carry on their truck. Since I can normally get the Kojas and Kamikaze Fries on the truck, I tried the Braised Pork Taco Crisp. They don't carry Braised Pork on the truck, so I was pretty excited to try it. The "crisp" vehicle to carry the pork was interesting and not as crunchy as a Mexican tostada shell. It was just as good as that variant, but just different. The pork was cooked perfectly and the fried onions was a nice touch. We also tried the rice bowl for the kids and they liked it. However, when all was said and done, I think all of our favorites, including the kids, was still the standard Short Rib Koja. As the truck hardly comes to the South Bay anymore, anytime we are in the area, we will drop by. Koja Kitchen has become one of our all-time favorite meals in the Bay Area. It also doesn't hurt that after our meal, we can walk a few steps over and have a delicious ice cream sandwich at CREAM. read more

My first encounter with the KoJa Kitchen truck was at OTG. http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/DkktNCzz61XTwDBRa65RzQ/l.jpg The name KoJa = Korean-Japanese, refers to both the food theme and the ethnic background of some team members. For now, the menu http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/9UjXDvySTjRmy7CmNZ33rg/l.jpg is short. They said they'd add other dishes in the future, and not everything will be Korean-Japanese. There's 3 menu items: the KoJa ($5, a "sandwich" that uses toasted rice patties - choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian patty), kamikaze fries ($6), and a dessert, the "mochi-misu" ($4) http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/eEmpp6Ojxj87Q0i7YSGuYA/l.jpg - a tiramisu with little globs of housemade chocolate mochi hidden between the layers. I loved it! I got the Koja combo with beef ($11.50), which includes a drink. http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/CSniHvKmPDl8vHHnaUh3OQ/l.jpg The sliced Korean BBQ beef in the KoJa was super juicy and tender, and the rice patties absorbed those juices well. Delicious stuff! They get extra points because of the super friendly service. I thought that it would take them a while to make the food, so I went to look for a seat to eat my dessert first. My order was ready faster than I thought. Somehow a girl from the truck found me, and brought the food to me. Wow! I was impressed, that was amazing service for a food truck. read more

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*Three years ago after taking a bite of the beef koja and mochimisu my roommate bought me proclaiming it was from her brother's food truck ... as I hold my breath through a tunnel with my eyes closed* (is this a myth? I feel like my wishes do come true.....0.0) "Dear tunnel gods... spirits....fairies?..?? if you really are there... please let koja have a restaurant so I can go there 24/7 without having to stalk this food truck everywhere... " MY WISH CAME TRUE! Arrived to their restaurants soft launch on Saturday around 5:30pm. It was not yet open for their TEMPORARY soft launch hours were 11am-3pm and 6pm-10pm. Decided to walk around until it opened again. ~.::Atmosphere::.~ Design of the place was super simple: black, white, and grey. It was very clean cut with a couple of their KoJa posters hung up. They had a tv screen that displayed instagrammer's pictures, which I believe is a really good way to promote their stuff. HASHTAG #kojakitchen to get yourself on there :). Their menus were super cool with 3D pictures and good description of each item on there. They used ipads to key in your order and whatnot. When you are done ordering, you can tell a friend to find a seat while someone waits at the right side of the cashier to get the order due to how there are limited amount of seats. I love how they have a free water section to the right where you can pour water for yourself in a small cup or if you want something else to drink you can go to the left side prior to ordering and pick up a drink to pay at the cashier. They played current radio music with some edm. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/koja-kitchen-berkeley?select=mlfH6QAWguPM_Y0ivMt-zw#mlfH6QAWguPM_Y0ivMt-zw ~.::Food::.~ Still the same format as their truckin' days. Still the same quality, however all my friends who have been fans of this food truck since it started noticed that it was extremely spicier than usual. Other than that, no complaints. They have a couple new items like the tsunami balls (i cant eat cheese so I couldnt try it, but it sounds good since it's cheese with korean beef and rice) and the new Steak banh mi (super excited to try this). Here are some of my favorites: Beef Koja $5.45: KBBQ Bugolgi beef with sauteed onions, sesame vinaigrette lettuce, red sauce served on garlic compressed rice buns. My fav and always ordered. Kamikazi Fries $4.75: Crisscut fries graced with minced KBBQ beef, sauteed onions, kimchi, red sauce, green onions, and japanese mayo. KAMIKAZICALLY MIND BLOWING! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/koja-kitchen-berkeley?select=HiWdTmt9d0DZ1gyWDFPQDQ#YHa5eNLsmomM6gmZFFRXfQ (kamikazi on top and beef koja on bottom) Pork Belly Koja $6.25: heart cloggingly amazing miso braised pork belly with crispy wonton, arugula, garlic aioli, topped with tobiko. So so bad for you... yet tastes sooo damn good for your tastebuds. (sorry lost all my pics for this one for some reason.... :[ ) Mochimisu $4.25: BEST DESSERT EVER. Sorry, i just have to be really biased about this one because I love love love tiramisu and mochi and strawberries... soooo.. when all three combines into this super delish mouthwatering miracle... I DIE. Must try! I know its expensive... but..... guilty pleasure once in a while wont hurt you. ok, maybe just your wallet a little... heh... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/koja-kitchen-berkeley?select=HiWdTmt9d0DZ1gyWDFPQDQ#HiWdTmt9d0DZ1gyWDFPQDQ As you can see... we got a little crazy... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/koja-kitchen-berkeley?select=YHa5eNLsmomM6gmZFFRXfQ#z28v3NnDLbrnbGXREDwhlw ~.::Service::.~ Still the same great, friendly, humble group of people from the food truck and a couple new faces. Always greets with a smile and willing to explain any questions you have about the menu no matter how busy they may be. Yes, I know everyone complains about the price, but hey, its not everyday you get a Korean Japanese combo with such unique flavors and textures to their food. Needless to say, amazing service! I cannot express how happy I am to watch them grow from one food truck, to two food truck, being on food network, and now finally having their own restaurant... My baby is all grown up..... I'm... about to break a tear.. OK. jk I'll stop. But no really, they worked really hard to get to where they are today and I'm definitely a big fan of this truck-- or shall I say... restaurant now...:) read more

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Long anticipated by the Berkeley community and definitely the fans of the KoJa food truck that shows up at Off the Grid in Southside Berkeley. KoJa just had it's soft opening today and will continue tomorrow. Naturally upon hearing about the soft opening, I decided to drop by since I am a fan of the food truck. The restaurant hasn't changed too much from the previous establishments but has a very modern and open feel to it. The place is rather small so it is just a grab-and-go place. Not very many places to seat if you are looking for somewhere to dine. Similarly, the menu on the other hand, has not differed either and dons the same menu on its food truck either but with a few additions. One of those was the Pork Belly sandwich, which my girlfriend had. Overall, it was very soft, tender and juicy. The only downside was the amount of fat that were found on some of the pieces of meat. It detracted from the taste and definitely was a turn-off, and would be for most people. However, it should not deter you from trying it! If not for a few excessive amounts of fat at times, it would be excellent. I got the fan favorite, the Short Rib sandwich in my combo that came with Kamikaze fries and a drink. The sandwich was very flavorful and well-marinated. Excellent choice if you are new to the place. The Kamikaze fries are my favorite, aside from the dessert, the Mochimisu. Crisscut fries with bulgogi, green onions. Delish! And if you are willing to go the extra mile, get the Mochimisu. Mochi and Tiramisu are my two favorite things and when you put them together...you get a piece of heaven. I am personally biased but it was an excellent combination of the two. Overall, the establishment itself has not changed much and is just a permanent home for the mobile food truck. No longer do people have to travel to Off the Grid in hopes of finding Koja...it has found a home in Berkeley. Still a fan and will be excited to see what changes to the menu, Koja will bring as they adjust from food truck to restaurant. Be warned though...it is on the pricier side and is in small portions. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short Rib sandwich Combo with Kamikaze fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Koja is awesome! A quick walk from the Berkeley telegraph part of campus. Kamikaze fries are a must try, definitely my favorite thing here. They are waffle fries topped with umami flavor (sauces and meat) and they are perfect....you should not plan on sharing them. I make everyone I take here at least order these. My favorite Kojas (garlicky rice burger with meat) are the beef and braised pork. The beef is packed with flavor, the braised pork has a nice wonton chip for texture. The rice patty is better than you would expect- sticky and really flavorful with garlic and seasoning. They hold up better than you would think while eating them. Watch the diners, drive in, and dives special before you go to get pumped for awesome food!$10 for kamikaze fries and a beef koJa is my go-to order read more

I've been waiting for Koja Kitchen to come to San Jose for some time now. Thanks to the moveable feast I was able to try it. Yes, I stood in line for almost an hour for a taste. The moveable feast was super crowded, but clearly everyone wanted to try Koja just as badly as I did. The only other food truck that had a long line was Scoops. The Kamakaze Combo is what you should order if you're looking for a full meal. It comes with a Koja burger, Kamakaze fries, and a beverage. I tried the BBQ short rib Koja and it was really good. The short rib is really tender, juicy, and packed with a lot of flavor, sweet and savory. It comes sandwiched between two rice buns(crispy rice shaped into a bun) which I find super innovative and perfect to balance flavor of the meat. Next time, I'll order it with kimchi for a spicy kick. The Kamakaze fries were my favorite. I like it a lot better than the Koja, but I think it's only because the Kamakaze was topped with puréed kimchi that makes it spicy. I do love my spicy! Also, who doesn't love crisscut fries? Their special sauce really makes the fries all the better. The Koja and fries came with a generous amount of meat which really surprised me. I couldn't resist the urge to indulge on the cute mochimisu displayed in the front fridge of the truck. It's the perfect dessert for Koja kitchen's menu selection. The Mochimisu is basically a twist on tiramisu. Instead of lady fingers, Koja kitchen uses Mochi to layer between the custard. The dessert looks really cute and I appreciate the fact that they pay so much attention to detail. Overall, Koja Kitchen is totally worth the money and hour long wait. It's not your average food truck, its more like a fancier finer food truck. You may feel like its pricey, but you get exactly what you pay for. The truck is clean, the food is gourmet, and they obviously show the passion in the preparation of their creative food. Seriously, where else can you get anything close to what they serve? I hope they expand and have a San Jose truck. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Kamakaze fries! The one on the left with extra kimchi. Yumm :) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

What I like about Koja Kitchen is that their food can be good for any type of meal whether it be for an appetizer, a full meal, a snack, or even for dessert! The Kojas are pretty much all-in-one meals because you have 2 tightly packed and lightly fried rice "buns" stuffed with a protein and veggies. My favorite one is actually their vegetarian option which they call Teriyaki Zen. Korean BBQ Short Rib KoJa http://bit.ly/14bzmIu Vegan Teriyaki Zen KoJa and Kamikaze Fries. YUM!! http://bit.ly/15ZYsYY Their Kamizake Fries are ridiculous! They're pretty similar to the Gamja Fries from Namu but with Waffle Fries instead make it even better! Choice of protein, waffle fries, spicy sauce, and mayo. It's crazy good!! And of course, you can't leave Koja Kitchen without going away with one of their Mochimisu desserts. So you basically take what's already awesome from a basic Tiramisu and then add mochi and top it with a strawberry. It's OMGYUM!!! Just be careful with the cocoa powder, it's pretty loose that you can accidentally inhale it and cough. Mochimisu...Tiramisu with Mochi. Oh man!! http://bit.ly/16IS4Xe Whevener the truck is at Off The Grid or any other truck meetups, I always make sure to grab one before my last meal. And you better get these quick. They sell out pretty fast!! Koja Kitchen is definitely one of my favorite food trucks to be on the lookout for. The people that work behind the window are really cool and their food is just deliciously awesome! Give them a try if you haven't already! Go!! read more

I came back for lunch with my younger sister on a Sunday afternoon and I was really looking forward to sharing my previous experience with her. It was around 3 PM when we showed up so there wasn't much of a line, just three other women ahead of us. The young girl at the cash register was probably new or just didn't want to be there on a Sunday because her attitude really sucked! She didn't smile and she just seemed unhappy. I felt like she just wanted to get rid of us when we asked her a question. My sister and I ordered two chicken kojas because that was my favorite from the last time. We also decided to share an order of the kamikaze fries. To my disappointment, they had changed the chicken koja to a BBQ chicken instead of what I had the last time. I just didn't understand why they would replace a great recipe with something mediocre. The fries were ok, a little on the dry side, if you ask me. I guess I won't be coming back after this experience...so sad and disappointed with the food and the service. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Kamikaze Fries. The only thing that could stop you from eating this is your conscience. These explosive crosscut fries are topped with minced Korean BBQ beef, kimchi, green onions, sauteed onions, and drizzled with KoJa's signature red sauce and Japanese sweet mayo. Normally, I'm not too fond of fusion eats because oftentimes the food is overloaded with excessive ingredients that just don't mesh. Not KoJa Kitchen though. This food-truck-to-brick-and-mortar success story is the one exception. Phenomenal Korean-Japanese fusion fare, and their claim to fame is their Kamikaze Fries. I almost couldn't spot the fries initially because there were so many toppings. BUT SWEET LAWD. Each and every single topping is crucial and complements one another. The smokey beef, spicy red sauce, and sweet mayo blended together wonderfully and it was pure bliss. Not to mention, despite the overwhelming amount of goodies covering these fries, they were still crunchy and delectable. Of course, I also ordered the rice burgers! Chicken KoJa - BBQ chicken, pineapple, sesame vinaigrette, lettuce, red sauce *Short Rib KoJa - Korean BBQ beef short rib, sesame vinaigrette, lettuce, sweet katsu aioli, sesame seed *Available on the weekends only (and also my favorite of the two KoJas!) The KoJas are served in rice buns that are lightly brown and crisp on both sides. The burgers are difficult to navigate and bite into...I mean, they are made of firmly pressed rice. The Chicken KoJa was a tad too spicy for me, and I was expecting more flavors from the BBQ chicken and pineapple combo. The Short Rib KoJa was definitely my favorite and the tastiest of the two. The beef was succulent and savory. Fair warning: eat the rice burgers while they're fresh and hot because once they cool down, the rice patties harden into thick slabs of......hardened rice buns. Since my livelihood depends on any form of fried potatoes AND I'm a Cal alum, I was obligated to order the Cal Fries as well. These crosscut fries are dressed with red sauce, Japanese mayo, and nori. These were less busy than the Kamikaze Fries but still really delicious. The nori was a nice touch. So come for the Kamikaze Fries! Listen to your taste buds, not your conscience. read more

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Koja Kitchen has been a fav since seeing them years ago. the berkeley location hasn't been open many times i have dropped by. just caught them once.. wanted to try their new offerings. someday i will eats: beef koja -sweet tender beef strips in a rice bun -small portion but quality stuff dragon balls(3.75) -taste eluded me until i tried takoyaki somewheres again. same taste as takoyaki without the tako *blessing in disguise since tako usually is chewy, made from frozen. mochimiso(comped) -always a favorite, mix of tiramisu and japanese sponge cake crumbs: -4.5 stars for innovative, fresh, fusion fare -not every item is a fav, all creative, not cloned.. -kamikaze fries interesting as a virgin eat. -seating available. -not sure about hours.... read more

Kamikaze Fries are to die for! This is my new favorite food truck, its a bit pricey though, but the food is totally worth it! I had the$6.50 Koja rice "burger" with korean bbq beef, the portion was small for such a pricey sandwich. It was ok... Kamikaze Fries $6.00 Simply delicious, mouth watering goodness omgawd i got to have it again! crisps-cut fries topped with korean bbq beef, sauce, and topped with green onions and minced kimchi. Its a must try, I highly recommend it! yay, I am a fan! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Omg the kamikaze fries are SO GOOD! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Here's the breakdown... FOOD: The "KoJa" [choice of filling, seasoned lettuce, and two fried rice patties that serve as the bun] Filling variations are BBQ short rib, BBQ beef w/ kimchi or pineapple, BBQ chicken w/ pineapple, Vegan mushroom patty w/ teriyaki pineapple. NOTE: The Vegan patty is pretty damn good! ...very creative. "Kamakazi fries" [waffle fries, seasoned meat, kimchi, onions, & some white sauce] "Mochimisu" [chocolate mochi, cocoa powder, strawberry] TASTE: ***** [...tasty, juicy, filling! ...& don't forget to add the red rooster!] CONVENIENCE: ***** [Off the Grid Haight bi-monthly & Off the Grid Fort Mason.] SERVICE: ***** [Fast & efficient, always a super longgg line.] PRICE: $ [$5.50 and up per item] OVERALL: ****/* [Used to be 5, but now 4.5-stars, cuz I've practically gone thru their whole menu... and everything is starting to taste the same.] It's a food truck... what more can I say? Nuff said. read more

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I had the opportunity to try KoJa at Moveable Feast - Garden City this past weekend. I didn't get the rice buns which seems popular. I went for the Kamikaze fries instead. Criss cut ries with grounded korean bbq beef, chopped up kimchi and Japanese mayo. I liked that the beef was grounded up and mixed with the chopped kimchi so you get a taste of everything in each bite. The flavors were on point and the servings are decent. Next time, I'll have to try the rice buns. I also want to give them credit for the way their truck looks - LCD screens to show pictures of the food and to display the menu. read more

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

We come here a lot, and highly recommend it for the price, quality, and taste! I've always been a huge fan of the food truck, and am excited we have our own location in Berkeley. I always order the Zen Koja, which is a mix of veggies turned into a patty and served on garlic rice buns with a tangy teriyaki style sauce and a pineapple slice. It's delicious, and my boyfriend (who eats meat) even enjoyed the taste. He's tried a variety of the Kojas, and really enjoys them all. The Mochimisu (tiramisu with mochi) is beyond amazing, and if you have room, you should definitely give it a try. The kamikaze fries are really popular as well, and they can be made vegetarian upon request. Overall, great spot with great prices and atmosphere. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Beef bowl for the BF, Zen Koja for me :) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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