Food: great. The umami fries was amazing. Beef Koja was good and teriyaki bowl was so filling with half rice and half salad Drink: I love their banana milk with whipped cream. It was so good Atmosphere: was not busy since the it was raining but I image it would be busy since it locates on Telegraph, a busy street. Service: good. The wait is reasonable read more

KoJa Kitchen - Teriyaki Zen Bowl with added egg, Beef Koja and Umami Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

I used to go the Walnut Creek location all the time before it closed so I was very excited to see that one popped up in Berkeley. Ordered the KoJa chicken and was extremely disappointed! Rice bun was super stale and looked like it had been sitting around for a long time before it was reheated. Chicken barely had any of that yummy red sauce they put on it and was overcooked. What a waste of money! Won't be returning. read more

Really Koja ? I've have ate at Koja couple of times especially the one in Alameda never had a problem with the food but today y'all got some nerves giving my son burnt chicken seriously? It was hard , dry I would not even serve that to anyone how embarrassing my son He always gets the crispy chicken bowl but dang after today not anymore very disappointing especially when you're hungry and can't eat the food you're been waiting to eat .. read more

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Food was excellent, man at the front was very welcoming. Love this place which has a great central location. Will definitely keep coming here for many years to come. read more

Koja Kitchen teases a Korean & Japanese menu but with a twist. I ordered the short rib bowl, crispy chicken bowl and soy/garlic wings. Placed online via their website with an eta pick up ready of 15 minutes. My order was ready on time when I walked in and I loved that they have the to-go orders resting on a large hot plate. That little touch goes a long with keeping the food hot, esp when you're fighting for parking or running behind. With 2 entrees and a side of wings, my bag felt like 10lbs lol. I quickly unboxed everything at home and took a quick snapshot before diving in. Everything was so delicious but I'd say my favorite was the crispy chicken bowl. Such great texture and flavor. The short ribs were super tender, but a little sweeter on the marinade side that I dig...just a personal preference. The soy garlic wings were impressive both in size and flavor for the price...could easily order that for a meal. The side of rice and green portions with each bowl is quite generous, easy to split into two meals or share with someone. I'll be back! read more

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I was really curious to try Koja Kitchen in Berkeley, especially with their take on Asian fusion. The concept sounded interesting, but unfortunately, it just missed the mark for me. I ordered a few kojas, and while I wanted to enjoy the fusion flavors, the food ended up feeling too heavy and greasy for my liking--definitely not what I expected. definitely is a messy meal. It definitely didnt lack in like flavor, it was bold and rich. The service was quick and efficient, though, so no complaints there. Overall, the idea is cool, may try this again at some point. read more

I ordered both a teriyaki zen koja and kamikaze fries for pickup for lunch, which were ready in a timely manner. The teriyaki zen koja contains a portobello mushroom patty (apparently contains soy too based on the menu info) and crispy rice replaces the usual bread of the burger. I thought it was decent, it is savory and can be a nice change from the typical if you prefer rice over bread but want your food to be handheld. I like the fries a lot better though, as they are waffle fries and the meat, sauce, and green onions make it more juicy-tasting. read more

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

Fast food level food. And for me too gga and sometimes too oily; I think it's the fries are a weird substitute for white rice. But I just LOVE the fries fusion. The fusion is great. read more

Koja Kitchen is a great place for a quick meal, as they have good food and pretty fast service. The inside is not too big and only holds a few tables, but at least during the times that I've been there the wait usually hasn't been too long for me to order and get my food. The service there is also pretty good, as the people working at the register have always been very helpful and friendly. For the food, I have tried the beef koja along with the kamikaze fries. The beef in the koja burger is well-done, with some savory sauces that really give it a nice taste. Koja is also pretty well-known for their rice bun alternatives, which gives a crunch that complements the saucy meat that's in between the rice. The Kamikaze fries are also delicious, as the sauces added to the crispy fries give it a bit of a kick. Overall, I would definitely recommend checking this place out since the food here is great! read more

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

This place might be better if you are getting their meat options. I tried the fries and tacos with their vegetarian protein option and they were meh. The waffle fries were perfectly crispy and the sauces they use were super flavorful. The green onion gave them a much needed touch of freshness which I appreciated. The tacos were served on corn tortillas (they could've been warmed up a bit more) with lettuce and sauce. The veggie protein option is where this went from being a good meal to a meh meal. The texture and after taste is not the best. It is grey and mushy. My stomach wasn't feeling so well afterwards which is the reason I give a lower review. I would suggest trying some of their other options and steering away from the veggie one! read more

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Today 7/25/24 my family and I came in to eat. This was our first time, but we will never return. Your staff Alan Tsai needs customer service training. He and the other cook put wings in our umami fries and instead of apologizing and remaking the order Alan and your other staff decided to say we did it and laugh at us. They never apologized, or even offer to remake the food. Also, we placed our order before at least 5-6 people in line (who all order in-person). We received our food after all those people and when address Alan Tsai explained we order wings, mind you everyone order wings after us. It's an unfortunate situation because the food was good, but your staff had lost us as customers. We would have returned, but now we will be letting others know about the service we received so they will not be treated terribly. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Fries with chicken wings mixed in. Should have taken better pictures. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Ordered Koja Kitchen for catering my office earlier this week and boy was it a success. We ordered their bowls and their sandwiches and all of it was a huge hit. Their portions are super generous for the price, too. I was able to save half of my bowl for dinner that same night. They also took the time to label everything with our names on each order along with menu item name to top it off. That little extra detail made a huge difference and was extremely appreciated! I highly recommend this restaurant if you're craving some good, hearty food :) read more

I ordered delivery from them for the first time yesterday. Got the Korean-buffalo wings, the ahi tuna bowl and two spam musubi. The spam musubi were delicious. The problem was that they were supposed to come with tamago and avocado. All I got was the spam on rice with the Nori and Unagi sauce. That is a pretty darn big omission. The whole reason I ordered them was because they had these interesting extras. Nevertheless, they were very, very good. But I cannot overlook the carelessness, so deducted one star. The wings were very good, flavor-wise. The only problem is that they were crammed into a very small clamshell, and more or less steamed while they were on the way to my house. So they had no texture by the time they got here. Delivery is never kind with this kind of thing, but had they not been crammed into such a tiny container, they would've been much better. I didn't deduct stars for this. I deducted a second star for the ahi tuna bowl. There was lots and lots of spring mix, and it was good. The rice was in a scoop, and extremely gummy. The tuna was on the dry side and lacked flavor. It seemed waterlogged, too. The fact that the hot food was packed right on top of the salad meant that it didn't stay cold, and all the heat certainly didn't help the contents. There was some seaweed in there, a little. And a small amount of imitation crab salad. It looks like more than it is because it's spread in a thin layer over the lettuce. The dressing lacked brightness. The amount of tuna was acceptable, but given that it just wasn't very good meant that I wasn't exactly looking for more. I always make allowances for delivery, but they should not have packed the poke with the two hot items. I will try them again, and update my review. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Spam musubi that arrived, missing the tamago and avocado. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I waited almost a whole year after moving to Berkeley to try this place. I'm so glad they are open again. I know many businesses had a rough go at it with everything going on. Happy to support a tasty spot like Koja. Fun fusion with great flavor combos. I appreciate they have spam musubi, because I'm hooked on that stuff. Until next time. Cheers! read more

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Great food. A bit pricey, but I think it is worth it every now and again. I just wish the salad might be served on the side, because unless you eat it there it is very wilted and sad by the time it travels anywhere. I got my bowl order to go, so probably my fault. Would definitely recommend. read more

Great place to get quick food that's filling and flavorful. I ordered the Korean buffalo wings and Umami fries and they both were super good. Ordered for pick up to bring back to my dorm and the order was done within 15 minutes. I was shocked at how fast it came out but the food was super fresh. The wings were crisp and a great size. Nice flavor in the sauce. The fries were the star for me! The pork was so good and the sauces really complement the entire dish. I was super full after eating this. If you're around UC Berkeley and need something fast and tasty, definitely stop here. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Korean Buffalo Wings and Umami Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ordered from KoJa on a Monday night for take out. I had never had a "KoJa" sandwich/burger before. The buns are rice patties with different toppings. It was delicious and seasoned amazing! I will definitely be ordering from here again, and trying their different items! read more

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

Pre-COVID: I absolutely love this place. You can get something really quick and the food always comes in 5 minutes. The staff is very kind and efficient and not once have I gotten food that's less than stellar. I come here all the time when I only have an hour in between classes for lunch. My go to is the beef bowl, which is filled with quality white rice, lots of beef, and vegetables with a delicious red sauce drizzled on top. The serving size is just the right amount and I never feel sick or nauseous afterwards, which has been the case at other restaurants that had too much grease. read more

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

KoJa Kitchen has really made a name for themselves over the years. In addition to their food trucks that regularly show up at food truck parks, there are now quite a few brick-and-mortar locations where you can get their delicious rice "hamburgers". If you've stopped by the food truck, the menu here is identical. I personally go for the Korean BBQ short rib KoJa and the kamikaze fries. If this is your first time at KoJa, my biggest tip is to eat the KoJa right away, as the juicy meat inside will quickly soak through the crispy rice patty and make it a mess to eat. The kamikaze fries are some of the best topped-fries I've had. Waffles fries are the optimal shaped fries when it comes to scooping up all the toppings for each bite. The beef is a bit on the salty side, but the lightly seasoned waffle fries balances it out nicely. Telegraph has a ton of food options, but I'd recommend stopping by KoJa if you're looking for a quick tasty bite. read more

After being closed through , today i walked by and they are OPEN with a couple new items. I went with the original Short Rib Koja, delicious as usual. Please come and support. they are really gonna give it a try to keep thier doors open but need patron support, especially after UCB academic semester ends. read more

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I'm so happy this place opened back up!! Koja is great for some quick and delicious food. While I've had the signature koja sandwich and rice bowls at other locations, I've actually not had them at this one. However, I did get to try the umami fries which were absolutely amazing! It has the miso coconut pork on top along with a variety of sauces and toppings which made it so good. I forgot what the kamikaze fries tasted like so can't compare which is better, but will definitely get those again sometime. Prices are a bit high but nothing unreasonable especially compared to some other restaurants nearby. Definitely a go-to spot! read more

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

Love this place so much! Whenever I don't have time to cook Korean, and we are in a super rush, we grab Koja! For a family of four, we get two Kalbi (short rib) bowls with extra kimchi, one kamikaze fries, one soy garlic wings (we like the spicer ones, but got this one for the kids), and two spam masubi (for the kids). Other locations don't have masubi, so I was happy to see they have it thYou can order take out quickly through their "tap to order" machine on the left inside the restaurant. read more

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I was looking for a burger and this place came back in the results. There is no beef burger on the menu. This is Asian fusion and if you are in the mood for a burger this is not the place. I would also rate them lower for jacking up their web listing to make it come up in a search for burgers. I would never go to any business that tries to lure in more customers by misrepresenting their offerings. Yuck! Any reputable business never needs to lie to customers. read more

The food to this place was REALLY good, it was my first timer ordering at this place & i was not disappointed, the portions for the price was great, i got the Chicken bowl, house Strawberry mango mint lemonade ( which was VERY flavorful ) I will admit it was on the borderline " too sugary side " but personally I enjoyed it! Followed up with the Ahi tuna bowl, which was also very delicious and packed. The Korean Buffalo wings were crispy but not dry, it was a nice balance! If you are looking for something delicious to kill your hunger but not make you super full. This is the place to try! The Food came out extremely quick, and the service was good! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Ahi Tuna Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I was a Cal student once. Back when me and Ma Ingalls rode our covered wagon across the Great Plains to plant some crops and milk our cow. Actually "Little House on the Prairie" was probably on the boob tube back then, and I was probably the boob watching it. Poor Mary losing her sight and that nasty Nellie Oleson. Anyway, if this place was around back then, I would have come here to take advantage of the Cal combo discount deals. But now Jamie W. and I are here to pay for our lunch like real adults. Getting old can be a bitch. We managed to behave like adults and ordered salad bowls without the furikake seasoned rice. We split the $7.50 Chicken with Korean BBQ chicken, kimchi, masago, onions, shallots, and their spicy sauce (photo: http://bit.ly/2YX38zA). Pretty good, kinda oversaucy for my taste. We also split the $6.95 Zen, the vegetarian option with a soy and portobello mushroom patty chopped up and accompanied by pineapple chunks, green onions, and teriyaki sauce (photo: http://bit.ly/2wqJ3FJ). Yet another one defeated by the sauce. But it'll do for me and Ma...I mean Jamie. FOOD - 3 stars...salad bowls a Cal Bear would love AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...fast-foody SERVICE - 2.5 stars...mildly mild TOTAL - 3 stars...when Korea and Japan collide....I mean food, that is RELATED - Buzzing around Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2CbVh8u read more

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I came here so, so much during my first two years at Cal! I was always craving their spicy bowls (so filling and so good) and their kamikaze fries. Koja Kitchen became a staple for me as well as my friends when we got out of class in the afternoons. I would highly recommend this place if you love interesting food or just Asian food with a twist. Their Koja (your choice of protein / vegetarian sandwiched between two crispy fried garlic rice buns) is pretty good, but can be quite messy, so I usually opt for the Kamikaze fries or the bowls that you can eat with utensils. The flavor here is always really spicy and intense, loosely based off of Korean food. They even throw in some kimchi in most of their bowls if you order one! There's plentiful seating, and pricing is pretty good as well. If I could change anything about this place, I would say that I would prefer the portions to be a little bit larger for the kamikaze fries. The last time I bought a portion (~$7), I was still quite hungry afterward. Otherwise, I would strongly believe that Koja Kitchen is a must-try for the overall Berkeley experience - very good and satisfying food for reasonable prices. I think I need to come back again soon! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Chicken Bowl with a fried egg(~$7 + $1.25 = ~$9 with tax) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had a really frustrating experience. I ordered the short rib rice bowl online for pickup. I received a text notification and online status update that staff had accepted the order. Then some time later a text saying it was ready. Not only was my order not ready when I got there, but staff didn't know where my order was? I showed them the text, receipt, and status update online and told them what I ordered. They just re-input the order, but incorrectly. When I got my bowl there was no rice in it, even though I had the receipt to show I ordered it. When I tried to explain it, they refused to give me the side and said I could have the rice if I got back in line to pay extra for it. Just bad customer service read more

This has been bookmarked for quite some time and I finally got a chance to try it. I got the beef bowl and I was expecting the beef to be more bulgogi style but it mostly had a sweet note to the beef. Overall the bowl seemed just sweet and spicy with not enough smoky flavors that should have come through on the beef. Prices are reasonable for the quantity of food you receive. The fries were just ok. Definitely a place that's now checked off my bookmark list. read more

What a fantastic place! I was introduced tot his place by a co-worker so we came here for lunch. You place your order at the counter and are provided with a buzzer when your food is ready. I ordered their koja, which they are known for. It's like a little sandwich that is held by two crispy rice patties. It is so satisfying!!! I thought I might still be hungry with just ordering 1 koja but it is filling. You just need to order one and try it for yourself. You won't be sorry! Pros: -close to UC Berkeley -fast service -amazingly delicious koja!!! You need to try it -seating indoors Cons: -street parking read more

KoJa Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Miss this place!! This was one of my favorite meals to get besides the garlic wings and kimchi fries! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Korean steak rice and onions - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Decent prices for flavorful food!! Umami fries were great! Waffle fries with come kind of coconut sauces and pork. Would totally order it again! The kamakazi fried looked great too!!!! read more

Today I went to the Berkeley location and my mom found a chicken wing in the umami fries. I showed Alan Tsai and the cashier the fries both told me I put the chicken in the fries, and that they do not cook the chicken with the fries. Instead of fixing the problem Alan and cashier began to laugh in my face. I asked them if the mistake was funny and the cashier said she smiles at all customers, Alan continued to laugh. My mom asked for a refund, but Alan had to be convinced again that that was the right thing to do. I've led shifts in customer service and this was the wrong way to do it. We will not be returning. They told us they could not print a receipt and asked us to take picture instead. The employees name is on the pictured receipt and it says Berkeley. Don't take my review down again read more

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This is my favorite place to eat in Berkeley. I've dined here 10x in the fall and 10x this spring. Thanks for your all terrific service and friendly workers read more

KoJa Kitchen always hits. ALWAYS. This spot in Berkeley is no exception. When I had my music performance at Cornerstone Berkeley (pre-COVID), I called them up to deliver to the venue, and they were exactly the pre-show meal I needed to headline the stage. Now - even though I'm probably not able to hit a stage until Fall 2021 - KoJa Kitchen is STILL out here performing with consistency! I honestly can't tell you what's NOT good on their menu - they have something for everybody. Wifey and I decided to get a combo of assortments, and each item hit the way as desired and intended. The ONLY request I have for KoJa is to to please add at least one additional veggie/vegan KoJa burger option on the menu (for the folks that dont like mushrooms :/). Otherwise, flawless. read more

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I have been hear a couple of times. There's a lot of seating with usually people chatting all the time. The service is great and the staff is so friendly. The food here has been solid. There chicken is my favorite though a lot of their dishes have been great. Honestly, you can't go wrong here! read more

A funny story: A few months ago, my cousin asked me for food recommendations in South Bay. I sold KoJa (the San Jose location) like I was a frequent and she ended up going there for dinner with a few friends! (Yes, happy ending: she enjoyed it.) However, I actually never tried it myself prior to telling her....I could make a pretty good saleswoman, huh? Fast forward to a hot Saturday afternoon in early February. Not that hot had anything to do with selecting a restaurant; it was just more of a vivid memory. ANYHOW. Allen and I were trying to decide what to eat without using yelp (I can't remember a world without yelping everything), and I ended up seeing Koja. (Is that cheating?) You know how girls like to window shop for clothing? Well, I window shop for food. I ended up looking at the menu and knew instantly that they were famous for their short rib rice burger and kamakaze fries. We ordered quickly (no one inside), and got a buzzer. Within 10 minutes, we got our food. Camera eats first, right? Short Rib Burger: +1 Deliciously flavored meat! It definitely does not need more sauce on top. +1 Yummy rice patty! I've tried other rice patties before, and it just tastes burnt or falls apart. I suspect they molded and froze it to keep the shape, but took it out to cook when it was ordered. +/-1 I was expecting a different type of short rib meat- like melt in your tongue. This was more cube-y, which I'm fine with! Kamakaze Fries: +1 I've been craving waffles fries recently, and chik-fil-a doesn't cut it anymore. This did the job! +1 Delicious, flavorful (ground?) beef. I'm not too sure what it's supposed to be but tasted fine to me! +/-1 The sauce is good but a bit too much for my liking. However, it had a good kick to it which made it addicting to the taste buds. Service: Cashier was nice, but pretty much nonexistent after that since we had to get our own food and throw away our own trash. Menu: Cool fusions, but sometimes not too sure what the "Ja" part is! Definitely see a lot of "Ko". Price: Ouch. $16 for these 2 items? I guess it makes sense if you're out for linner, but I can't see people being able to order more than 1 thing here without feeling like they should have gone to AYCE instead. Overall, give it a try! I love supporting local business, and KoJa is one to stay around. read more

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Yummy yummy in my tummy! I was so thrilled when I found out there was a KoJa kitchen within walking distance of my office! A group of us strolled over here the other day, and after far more steps than anticipated (in four inch heels to be specific!), we made it and were ready to eat. I got the chicken taco, braised pork taco, and kamikaze fries. Let me be very clear - this was FAR too much food and easily enough for two meals (which is what I ended up doing). The highlights for me were the kamikaze fries (especially once I smothered them in sriracha) and the braised pork taco. The chicken taco was alright - but nothing to write home about, which was somewhat disappointing. Looking forward to trying their bowls and Buffalo wings next time around! read more

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

What I ordered: Short Rib Koja ($8.95) | Kamikaze Fries ($5.95) Taste: Had great flavor and portion. Service: after ordering, food came out instantly Parking: street One of my go to places when I am back in the bay area! read more

I love the idea of serving sandwiches on fried rice buns instead of bread. As an Asian, I am obliged to say that rice is the superior carb, and the rice buns here are really good. They're super crispy on the inside, but light and chewy on the inside. I got the short rib KoJa and it was really good. The meat was super tender and tasted like something you would get at a nice Korean restaurant. The rice buns were supposed to be garlic fried rice but I didn't taste any garlic. It was fine though because the flavor of the meat really shone through since there was nothing to mask it. The kamikaze fries were also really good. The fries had a bunch of toppings but were still crispy. Many of the toppings were refreshing and acidic which contrasted well with the fatty meat from the KoJa. My only complaint is that this place is a little bit pricey. However, if you get the student special and show them your student ID, then you get a meal that's affordable and worth it. read more

This place! A vibe and the food is so good. I only ordered the BBQ chicken bowl- simple but so flavorful! Will return for sure. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California