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    KoJa Kitchen

    3.8 (391 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Honestly came in and the vibe was really low already hardly anyone in I did order tacos. I gotta say they are not it. The iceberg lettuce should never go on this taco. The meat was very chewy. Besides that only the sauces go on the taco and that's it. I do not recommend the tacos the fried chicken tenders are very plain, but they were nicely cooked overall I give it a two out of five The customer service was great no complaints there

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    Don H.

    There are multiple unique Asian restaurants in Dublin but this Japanese Korean infusion restaurant serves delicious food at a decent price. There beef dishes are flavorful, as well as the chicken but the Korean dog is a must. They have a nice variety of food and the service was great.

    Maisie W.

    3.75/5: Rounded up to 4 since price was reasonable and people working were nice. Fast service. I initially got my beef bowl without rice but when I tried to eat it, it was so salty so I asked for rice and they accommodated me. I appreciated that. Rice needs to be less dried.

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    Jade L.

    Came here during work lunch break with a colleague. We walked across the street and decided on Koja to try. They were not busy. We ordered our food on their kiosk. Our food came out quick and we decided to eat there instead of taking it to go. The interior is clean, quiet, and a small footprint place. It was great and minimal interaction with any staff. Will come back again to try other food items.

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    Terrysue T.

    I remember trying KoJa Kitchen back when they were just a food truck! Glad they have an actual restaurant to eat their food! I have eaten here many times, and always love their KoJas. I have tried The Original KoJa, the Beef KoJa, and the Braised Pork KoJa. All of them are good. I love the garlic rice buns especially when it's nice, golden, and crispy! Their Kamikaze Fries and their Umami Fries are good as well! I haven't tried anything else, but would go back and try other things on their menu.

    Eyan J.

    Food- I had the original koja today and it is so delicious, the meat was juicy and flavorful, while the rice buns complemented them, adding a crisp, garlicky flavor profile. I also got the Kamikaze Fries, which were alright. I felt like that they were a bit soggy and the inside felt a bit mushy, but the flavor complemented it. Rice burger - 10/10 Kamikaze Fries- 6.5/10 Service - The people over there are calm and friendly, as they know exactly what you like to order. Ambience - I like how chill the atmosphere is and how convenient it is situated near Whole Foods. The furniture and décor makes it feel like a modern, homey experience.

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    Bharti S.

    We use to go very often when we were staying in Bay Area their Cupertino location. Since we were near their Dublin location so glad to try them after a while... We placed some items from their menu for Togo- BEEF BOWL Korean BBQ beef, sautéed onions, red sauce, kimchi, green onions, masago, sesame seeds, fried onions BRAISED PORK BOWL Miso-coconut braised pork, garlic aioli, kimchi, green onions, masago, lemon wedge, fried onions KAMIKAZE FRIES Crisscut waffle fries, minced korean bbq beef, kimchi, red sauce, japanese mayo, green onions We loved it as always will get it again when we are back there...

    Sneak peak over ordering counter into kitchen . Pretty neat n tidy and very clean
    Chetan S.

    Amazing food 5/5 Served quickly 5/5 Service with a smile 5/5 Ambience - cozy and comfortable 5/5

    Beef Koja
    Evelyn M.

    Amazingly delicious!! I finished my whole meal and want to plan another time to visit again. A few seats inside as well as out. They are located in a busy area but do have tons of parking close to other common places. Not hard to find. We came in to order and it seems like they just take mobile orders since we ordered over a screen. A lot of pick up came so pretty popular which I understand because the food was so good. It's really nice that they have the restaurant beautifully decorated, I personally think that drives in customers to check the place out. But I definitely say the food will bring people back.

    Short Rib Bowl with tasty chunks of short ribs and added (overcooked) egg and extra kim chi
    Alan G.

    Did takeout lunch from this location and it was easy to order online, and the food was ready on time with pleasant, efficient service. I was a little skeptical about the California spam musubi, but it's surprisingly worked with the avocado and imitation crab on top of crisped up spam and sticky rice. I only wish I had some soy sauce to use as a dipping sauce. The short rib bowl contained a healthy portion of rice and lightly dressed salad, with a decent portion of chunks of marinated short ribs, which had a good flavor, but we're not as tender as I had hoped. I added an egg that I would be over easy but there was almost no yolk and it was definitely well cooked. The accompanying mild Kim Chi was good and complemented the rest of the flavors.

    Chicken teriyaki rice bowl with fries
    Cynthia S.

    Came here with my kid for the second time and we really enjoyed the food. We ordered from the kiosk up front so we didn't have any interaction with the cashier staff. The kiosk is easy to use but if I remember correctly I couldn't find description of ingredients on the order pages. Chicken teriyaki bowl 4.5/5 Kid really likes it. The chicken is moist and pretty decent size for the price. Fries is a bit overdone. It was chewy. Kimchi was really really good (I stole a piece). Veggies were fresh Tuna salad bowl 5/5 Everything was fresh Dressing/sauce is very good. Seaweed salad, surimi , edamame, wonton strips and veggies. With tuna and sauce. I enjoyed every bite. I took a star because I was notified on my phone that my food was ready. But when I went to pick up they couldn't find my order. Then said they're still waiting for a new batch of rice. Which is totally ok but it was strange that the system flags it as completed when it's not. Overall it was a nice dinner. The place is not big, so on busy time it'll be difficult to find a table. There are probably 7 tables inside and a couple outside. So be prepared to do a takeout if it's busy.

    Beef Bowl 8.5/10
    Melissa D.

    Had lunch here a couple of weeks ago, and it's the Umami Fries that stick out in my good food memories! Love the miso-coconut drizzled over tender pork and crispy waffle fries. My beef bowl and everything else was overshadowed by the fries! Nothing wrong with everything else, just faded in my memory. My sis and cousin found their Strawberry Mango Mint lemonade too sweet. They had to water them down, but they still weren't as refreshing as expected. Ambience was casual. Service was a bit slow, but we filled that time with bonding and catching up. :-)

    Todd M.

    I've tried the food truck in SF so I was interested in trying it at the Dublin location on my lunch break. It is a fusion style cuisine so be prepared for that. Being of korean background I tend to prefer the authentic flavors but they do petty good with their selection of bowls, sandwiches and tacos. One thing to note is that you will find the flavor profiles to be more on the sweet side. especially with their sauces and marinades. I'm sure there is a huge demographic that loves this style of cuisine though. My last visit I had the beef bowl and Kamikaze fries (I was hungry). Again, tasty but the marinade was pretty sweet. The interior is interesting, strong bay area vibes with a mix of down home style. Cool, but interesting. Just a heads up, if you come to the Dublin location, parking can be pretty chaotic. It's a high volume, high traffic area with smaller spots so I would park farther than usual and get a couple steps in lol. In closing, yes I will go back and it may be a good introduction for someone that has never had Korean/Japanese food.

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    Tough beef but the rice breads are cool. Nice concept but not very tasty. Beef was so tough and chewy. I'll pass. Thanks.

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    4 years ago

    Have never been here before.. today I tried their chicken koja... wowwwwww yummmmmmm loved it

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    6 years ago

    Great place ! Love the food and the environment, the staff is always friendly and the management is well organized

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    7 years ago

    Delicious food. Lots of options. Kid menu. Ample seating. Music, however, was not kid-appropriate.

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    7 years ago

    So unique and delicious. I alternate between between "the original" Koja and the "beef" Koja. Love them both.

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    8 years ago

    Love their tacos! Also had the mixed rice and liked the flavor of the meat. Pretty good!

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    The quality of food here is great. It's always tasty. It's a interesting blend of Korean and Japanese cuisine.

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    Ask the Community - KoJa Kitchen

    When will you have Mochi donuts? How much for a dozen?

    Hi Cecilia…Mochiholic who has done a few pop-ups at our location recently opened a new store in Pleasanton. You can now enjoy their delicious donuts anytime. They are located in the Rose Pavilion.

    Does this location make the soufflé pancakes?

    We do not have the soufflé pancakes at our location. Sorry!

    Any idea on approximately when you will open? I can't wait!

    It just opened today! Check it out!

    When are you opening?

    Already opened.

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