I was visiting San Francisco and decided to try this restaurant because I'd never had Korean/Japanese fusion food. I ordered the chicken bowl and kamikaze fries. I was really good! Kamikaze fries are a must try. read more

My aunt and I we're looking for something quick to eat after visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, its a 10-15 minute drive and most definitely worth it! Quick service and friendly staff! THE FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. makes me sad that i finished it. but its definitely 10/10. If you are in this part of town, make sure to stop by and grab a bite. :) read more

KoJa Kitchen - top left- the original top right- secret menu "the tiger" Umami Fries - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I returned during Clementime tonight, to learn that Koja was the only shop on the list where the employees had no clue about the annual event. They had us wait while they called the manager, as the line got longer behind us. Being relatively new is no excuse, really, because the event information could've easily been communicated. The Spanish cheese/meats/cookware place which has been open for just two weeks even knew what was up. I was super disappointed by my Koja burger last time, but I decided to return for the kamizake fries, which I enjoyed. The value is good. The fries have a lot going on, but everything works. Too bad this place still hasn't won me over. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Kamizake fries. - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yes it isn't really cheap, but then anything Korean or Koreanish isn't cheap in SF. And yes, this is fusion food. Poke bowls, and kalbi on french fries are on the menu. But it was pretty good, and I'd go back. It reminded me a lot of TLT in LA which is a good thing. Portions were huge, food came up quickly, and everything was bursting with flavor. It was a little loud with shared tables and huge tvs playing sports... it would be a fun place to catch a game! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was one of the best meal I've ever had. I got the umami fries and the soy garlic wings and it was just to die for. Service was absolutely fantastic, I got my food within 10 minutes. The guy who took our order was extremely kind and helpful. The restaurant is adorable and seating was very comfortable. Overall it was really fantastic!!! read more

Great place if you're looking for good bar food and outdoor/indoor seating. Very reasonable prices and one of the best wings I have had on clement. I recommend both styles of wings they have especially the Soy Garlic wings. Tacos aren't much to be excited about but the Strawberry mint mango lemonade was pretty good. It tastes sweet like a lychee drink. read more

Sangrias... Korean food.. Korean FUSION food..?! These are a few of my favorite things. :) Came here for a double date night & had an amazing time! The casual atmosphere, amazing food, & the service has got me hooked. DRINKS: - Sangria +5/5 Whenever I see sangria on a menu, I pretty much always order it... & am so glad I didn't break my habits at koja! The sangria here is AMAZING.. A-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!! You must... must get this. FOOD: - "Secret Menu" fries +4/5 Ask for the secret menu when you get there! We got the fusion fries off this menu & they were really good!! Sooo filling though. - Chicken bowl +5/5 Being Korean & Asian, I've had my food share of chicken bowls but this place nails this. The chicken to rice ratio + all the food toppings is perfect. I also approve of the kimchi (and I'm Korean) heh. - Short rib koja +3.5/5 The short rib was really good but this was just straight up, difficult to eat. The rice buns is an unique idea but we ate it pretty much with forks. They also have a happy hour here but we didn't come here during those hours. If you're in the area or visiting the bay, definitely come here! I can't wait to go back. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Kamikrazy fries, original koja, chicken bowl! - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not really impressed. I don't know what happened, but the food tasted better at their food truck. I think the kamikaze fries were good. The umami fries were so-so, I think there was too much going on or maybe it was the masago that threw me off. The kojas at first bite are so delicious and then it fades like ok enough of that. I have tried their tacos. The meats for the beef and pork tacos are delicious, but the tacos as a whole did not fuse well. It was not harmonious, once again it felt like there was too much going on. The Korean and DMZ wings were also ok. Service was great, and is a pretty cool place to just grab something to eat with friends. read more

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Last night I came here with a friend for dinner and we decided to try a couple things on the menu because everything was very highly reviewed. We ordered the beef tacos, the chicken tacos, the beef bowl and the Kamikaze fries. 1. Beef Tacos - Full of juiciness with the addition of sauteed onions, sesame vinaigrette lettuce, fried onions, nori, and spicy mayo. 2. Chicken Tacos - Crispy chicken chunks with sesame vinaigrette lettuce, fried onions, fresh cilantro, and wasabi mayo. 3. Beef bowl - Huge portion with greens, sticky rice, beef slices, fried onions, green onions and kimchi. 4. Kamikaze Fries: Waffle cut fries with minced korean bbq beef and kimchi. This was definitely one of my favorites. Not only was it super yummy, but the fries were crispy and loaded with tons of flavor. Tip: Make sure to get a Strawberry Mint Lemonade! This was soooooo amazing and refreshing. It was full of immense mint flavor and it was the perfect drink for a warm day. We split all these items between the two of us and we definitely didn't leave hungry. I felt that all the food was very flavorful, however as I ate more and more, it somewhat felt as if everything tasted the same. There was definitely a spicy kick to each of these food items, but it was bearable. In addition, I really liked the atmosphere of the place. The weather was very nice outside and it was super awesome that they have tables and tv's outside. I also really liked that it wasn't a long wait to receive our food. From the time we ordered, to the moment we had our buzzer going off, was about 5 minutes. Overall a great experience & the staff is very helpful! read more

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When I was attending SAT prep academy at UCB, I used to always go to the location by campus. I was stoked when I discovered there was a location here in SF!!! The food here is bomb. I got the kamikrazy fries (check out their "secret" menu) and I didn't realize how huge and overloaded that order would be. They're definitely generous with their portions and toppings. We also got a couple of bowls which were also bomb. The Asian fusion is sooooo good. Their galbi and bulgogi are my weakness. The meat is sooo juicy and flavorful! I guess my only complaint is that for their bowls they give way too much arugula and not enough meat! I want to get my protein fix. :( it looks like they give a lot of food but it's pretty deceitful considering most of the bowl was the arugula/mixed greens. It's okay, quality over quantity I suppose. Otherwise, service was fast and friendly, the establishment was nice and clean (even the bathroom was very well maintained), and the overall ambience was quite a pleasure. Thanks Koja! :-) read more

KoJa Kitchen - Tell me this doesn't look bomb asf - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food label found in food! Poor handling of food! Thank God I didn't feed this to my 10 month old. Absolute disaster! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Food label in my food. Do not order from here - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came to this location of KoJa Kitchen after visiting the one in San Mateo. This one is much bigger, they have both outdoor seating and indoor seating. The worker was extremely friendly and kind! We ordered the 2 beef bowls and 2 of The Original Kojas which is the short rib rice burger! We also ordered the kamizake fries. The food came fairly fast as we were the only ones in the restaurant. The food was pretty good however the food was not that warm in fact it was kind of cold which was a downside. The restaurant seems clean and tastes pretty good so I'll come back if I'm in the area. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

DISAPPOINTING! Sad that I decided to eat here out of all the options for food during my day trip to SF. I was hoping for a good meal based on the average Yelp review rating. Food was ready quickly. However, with each bite, I felt more and more dissatisfied with what I was consuming. The chicken koja, beef koja, and kamikaze fries are not my idea of quality food. I usually have no problem inhaling my food, but after getting down about half the chicken koja and a few fries I completely lost my appetite. There's not much meat in between the rice bun which was crispy on the outside, but mushy on the inside. In sum, my opinion Koja Kitchen is a fast food place attempting to disguise itself as something new to conceal the overpriced cost of the "food" you're actually getting: a tiny portion of meat between some compacted, badly textured rice (in the case of the koja). read more

The Clement street restaurant was 5 stars this new location not so good. we spent $76 for lunch then asked to use the restroom and were informed that there was no public restroom so we had to go to Smart and Final to use restroom. WTF? The 4 entrees and two fries were ready in 5 minutes so I think the food may have been pre-cooked. We will not return to this location or any other restaurant that has no restroom. The two young ladies working the front were loud and aggressive in their conversation. read more

Cool little spot for a quick and delicious rice bowl. Fries and wings are great to eat alongside with rice bowl, and can have a fried egg as well over rice bowl. Indoor / outdoor seating with TV's to watch sporting events. I'm a regular.... read more

*** In Short *** Koja is Koja is tasty Korean rice bun burgers. *** In Depth *** Something that's part of many a Taiwanese person's childhood is a Japanese fast food chain called Mos, which served up exactly this: burgers where the buns are composed of grilled/pan-fried rice, and the innards are more Asian fare, instead of your usual beef patty. Needless to say, when Koja first started serving this up years ago, I was pretty excited to live the childhood I never had in Taiwan. Fast forward a few years, and Koja is still going strong, having expanded to even more locations. Quality has been pretty consistent across their various locations, and this one is no different: if you're looking for a fairly quick and affordable Asian take on a good ole American tradition, go give Koja a try. Don't forget to get a side of their kamikaze fries! ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - Plenty of accessible seating, more so inside the actual store than in the covered outside portion. Bathroom - Didn't try them. read more

Multiple issues with the service and food at this location. Went in and they have two ways to order- a self-serve kiosk and a cashier desk. I was ordering at the self serve kiosk while someone was ordering at the cashier, and I finished my order well before they did. I even saw my order- simply 1 chicken taco- packaged and ready on the counter, but they didn't give it to me and the manager came out and even whispered to them to put it back- to give the other customers who hadn't finished their order (but were ordering more food) their order first even though they weren't even making it yet because it hadn't even been paid for! and they took away the box with my taco and only handed it to me after waiting for the food for the other customers that paid after me. seemed like discrimination based on finances/how much we were spending. Additionally, when i received the taco the chicken looks nothing like in the photo on the menu. and this Koja location combined with a local vietnamese restaurant and honestly- the chicken tasted like vietnamese chicken rather than how koja chicken usually tastes. Which is simply not what I ordered and not what anyone expects when eating koja chicken. Additionally, when I go to the Koja downtown (great place btw- definitely go to that Koja on market st) they pile the tacos on with food. this taco had just a few shreds of lettuce and not that much chicken. very disappointing. definitely recommend going to the Koja in the Westfield on Market st instead of this piece of crap. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I only had the wings here so the 3 stars is for the DMZ wings. They were spicy but not really tender and juicy. There was a lot of sauce. My friend had the the ahi tuna and said it was really good, along the fries. I'd come back to try that! It's a Japanese fusion place. read more

The lady on the counter was rude. I asked if they can help me cut the rice burger in half since I was sharing it with a friend, but she said there are plastic knives I can use. I was unable to cut it with the plastic knife since the bun was thick. Everything fell apart. The $9 original burger isn't cheap, so they could use better customer service. I could've bought a regular hamburger at Burger King nearby. The rice burger isn't that special and not much meat. There was no tomato with it and fries is an extra cost. No wonder there were only a few people there on New Year's lunch. read more

Weirdly the best tacos in the neighborhood! I love their tacos but also the bowls. All the proteins are delicious. Wings are great, not exactly crispy but I feel like that's not the style they are going for, super saucy! So happy to be so close to Koja. read more

After a seven hour drive from LA to SF, one builds up quite the appetite. And also loses a lot of patience. Parking? Ha. Forget it. You'll circle around the shop at least three times before you find a decent spot. The exterior drew us in. The interior was pretty nice as well. Duy, our cashier, seemed to be uninterested or too stressed out to deal with us decently but, eh, whatever. We ordered the Original Koja, Beef Bowl, Umami fries, and Braised Pork Taco. The shortcomings we faced at the beginning were worth it. The Koja, bowl, and fries were all outstanding and flavorful. The pork taco was a bit of a let down but bringing satisfied after starving for 7 hours says a lot. Hopefully we'll be back and hopefully it'll be an even better experience. read more

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A fun Asian Fusion Food Truck! I personally went to the KoJa Kitchen at Spark Social SF. I went at around 1pm on a Tuesday where there was no line at all! KoJa kitchen specializes in KOrean JApanese fusion food, hence the name! I ordered two dishes at KoJa kitchen: The Umami Fries and the Kamikaze Fries. The Umami Fries are waffle fries with pork, masago (fish eggs), fried onion, green onion all topped with plenty of red sauce (which is a sweet-spicy korean sauce). The Kamikaze Fries are waffle fries with bbq beef, kimchi, japanese mayo, green onions, all topped with red sauce as well. The Umami Fries were very good! I think I enjoyed both fries just because I really like red sauce, but that was not the only show stopper. I really thought the masago (fish eggs) was a fun twist to fries. While there wasn't much of it, I enjoyed the masago when I could see some. The pork however could be improved on. The menu said the pork was braised with miso-coconut, but I could not really taste either flavor from the pork, to be honest most of the taste came from the red sauce. Another issue with the pork was that it was not very tender which made the fries less enjoyable. The Kamikaze fries were also a solid plate. The kamikaze fries also came with a ton of red sauce which I liked, but to be honest, that was all I got from the Kamikaze fries. The bbq beef had some flavor which was good compared to the Umami fries, but this dish was still lacking in terms of uniqueness or something that could makes it stand out. It feels like I could have enjoyed fries with red sauce to the same extent as the Kamikaze fries. While I love that they use waffle fries instead of the traditional straight french fry, one issue was that my fries got stale really quickly. I'm not sure if KoJa kitchen could have done anything about this in terms of quality of ingredient or how long they fry the fries, but this was something that I could not overlook. Overall this would definitely be someplace where I would try again. I only had their fries this time around, but I am more than eager to give their other dishes a shot as well! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Left: Umami Fries, Right: Kamikaze Fries - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

No utensils in my to go order. Eating with a Yoplait yogurt lid at the moment. It's actually quite humbling.

Delicious restaurant and so happy that they have take out and delivery available. Placing the order online was quick and easy. Order was ready within the estimated time and you're texted when it's ready. Great people work there and I will return again! read more

Their tacos are definitely one of their more reasonably priced foods. I always order the bulgogi tacos since I love bulgogi. It tastes really good and I like the seaweed they add to it. The koja seems to be kind of overpriced for how small it is. My friends were kind of disappointed. It tasted good, but they didn't find it worth it. Koja Kitchen is also known for their kamikaze fries and that did not disappoint. It also has beef pieces in it. It's so good! If you stick to the bulgogi tacos and fries like I do, you will definitely keep coming back to this place. read more

The restaurant is clean. Food tastes good. Meats are rich of flavors and tender. Serves very fast. The only downside is that food is lukewarm. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Beef Bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I ordered the short rib koja and Asked if the meat inside was fatty and the guy who was working at the counter told me that it was not I couldn't finish any of the meat that was inside because it was super tough or just pure fat it didn't really have much flavor and the buns meat which were made out of rice really dry I really did not enjoy it at all. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short Rib Koja - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was so prepared to give KoJa Kitchen a solid four stars, but I have been burnt on way too many occasions on what is in my book, an unforgivable offense - closing WAAAAY earlier than the listed hours. I lost count of the amount of times that I arrived at 8:30 pm, only to either be turned away completely, forced to order takeout, or made to sit uncomfortably while the crew is already mopping and putting up chairs around me. A rainy weeknight in early January, 2017 was the final straw. I drove across town in a raging torrential downpour during my lunch break, and arrived at 8:15 pm, super stoked that I would actually have plenty of time to sit down and enjoy the savory meal to come. HA! The joke was on me. The entire joint was already completely dark, with all chairs on the tabletops. It looked as though they had already mailed it in for the night at least a good 30 minutes prior. Please, KoJa management. If you prefer to shut it down at 8 pm daily, that is perfectly fine. Just don't list your closing time as 9 pm. Thank you. With that out the way, let's get to restaurant itself. I first learned about KoJa Kitchen when it was a client of a startup where I worked. Back then, KoJa was only operating food trucks, and the brick and mortar stores were not yet established. Once word came around that actual restaurants would be opened, I was excited for them, but also wanted to temper my enthusiasm to see how well they would make the transition. Fast forward a few years, and not only is there the original location in Berkeley, but a slew more, in locations such as Emeryville, San Mateo, and this very spot on Clement in SF. My first foray was actually in the San Mateo location, and sad to say, it was a less than stellar experience, with rude employees who don't know the menu (I got scoffed at for asking about gluten free options when they are clearly offered). The beef bowl I eventually ordered was decent, but not spectacular by any means. The meat was fairly flavorful, but somewhat dry. A few months passed, and I happened to stumble upon this branch on Clement. Shall I give this albeit different branch another shot? The storefront was already much more welcoming and better thought out than the sibling in San Mateo. The semi-outdoor seating area under heatlamps is a nice touch. When asking about gluten free options, patrons are not looked at like they just escaped from Lepar Island, and in general, staff here is much more helpful and friendly. Before long, I got completely hooked, and KoJa vaulted to the top of my list for grabbing a quick bite in this part of town. I usually rotate between the beef bowl and short rib bowl, and I can't decide which I like more. I must say that both options are infinitely better than the offerings at the West Bay counterpart. Since my night job takes me to this neck of the woods on a relatively frequent basis, I've always been more than happy to drop by when I had the opportunity... when it was actually open, that is. Unfortunately, for the time being, due to my frustration with the closing time, my palate will be consisting of "NOJa," as I shall be taking an indefinite break. Perhaps, I might just get suckered in again, and give KoJa a third chance someday... read more

We ordered a to go for the company because it is not far from our office, and what disappointed me is that each order is not packed separately and the sauce from the fries is leaking to the whole bag/napkins and it really looks gross to bring it back and we need to do extra work to separate the order for our co-workers. It will be so much better if we don't have to do the extra work. I think their lemonade is way too sweet, other than that the food is not bad, portion and preparation time is good. Hoping the next time will be improved! read more

Koja Kitchen is awesome if you're craving simple Asian food. The Bowls are great if you want meat and rice and the Kojas are delicious if you want to eat rice as a lightly fried bun. If you are here alone or with a friend, get the Kamikaze Fries- waffle fries with flavorful sauces and meat- you can't go wrong. The Short Rib meat is my favorite- in a bowl or Koja, you will enjoy every bite. You can also order alcohol here so come with a group of friends and enjoy Asian fusion w/out feeling super glamorous about it. read more

The "new" Chinatown of San Francisco is definitely home to better restaurants and a cooler younger crowd than the old Chinatown. Located in the Richmond district, you'll find many nice restaurants and also a nice farmers markets on the weekend. KOJA kitchen was a place to grab a tasty quick bite during our visit. It's a blend of Korean and Japanese food, hence the name KO-JA. We shared the short rib bowl and the Umami fries. Both were delicious. read more

KoJa Kitchen - KOJA kitchen - short rib bowl and Umami fries - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is decent and flavors are tangy and tasty. But it's just too sweet. It's as though whipping up gochujang a bit spicy and very sweet makes up for a lack of culinary ingenuity. I get what they're trying to do. This place sort of reminds of a West Coast influenced version of Arang -- a real teeny bopper Korean joint near Japantown in San Francisco where the dishes are somewhat more traditionally korean, but waaay too sweet. It all tastes good going down. But, nothing stands out. We tried a number of dishes, but nothing really satisfied. And, it's a bit pricy for what you get -- be prepared to shell out a few bucks for the hipster tax. I would've rather gone to Geary and just gotten some sundubu or splurged for karbi. read more

Lucky to Have Koja Kitchen Near Our Place....as We're always here for Sunday Brunch...After getting our Stuff at the Street Market on Clement St (They Block 2 streets on Clement Sundays) Browse Plants at Sloat...Its a good Location to do All Shopping for the whole week... read more

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For my first meal in San Francisco, I really enjoyed this innovative fusion of Korean and Japanese cuisine. I loved the appeal of the restaurant, with its bright colors and modern furniture. The vibe of the kitchen made me feel relaxed and comfortable while eating the Asian food. I ordered the chicken KoJa and I really loved the blend of flavors that mixed Asian food in a western style. The rice buns were absolutely delicious, and a complete twist to regular hamburger buns. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to any person that has a hankering for Asian food. read more

I ordered the beef burger. The order did not take long to process. The meat was extremely juicy and the pineapple went well with the marinade. It was absolutely delicious and I would most definitely come back. However, ask for utensils - the burger falls apart when you try to eat it and the juice is at the bottom of the container. read more

Absolutely amazing- this place is chill! Fast food, good prices and a dog friendly patio. It never gets old.

I've been a big fan of Koja for awhile now, mainly to their San Mateo location, so i have high expectations. This location delivered just as well. Being in the City, parking is an issue obviously, but we stayed way longer than we had planned on; like the outdoor seating with heat lamps and TVs tuned to the NFL playoffs when we went during football season. read more

We ordered for pick up. Everything was clean and orderly at the restaurant. It was ready earlier than expected and still warm when we got it. The food was delicious. The short rib was super soft and marinated really well. The crunchy rice bun was a nice touch! Both my boyfriend and I loved it. I would 100% recommend to friends and family! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short Rib Koja and Umami Fries - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ooo, delicious food! Heading for dinner on a Monday night with the intent of eating Mexican food, but stopped at Koja instead, so glad we did. We ordered the beef short rib bowl with brown rice and a fried egg on top plus 2 beef tacos. Their brown rice was soft and sticky, the way I like it. Their frozen strawberry mango mint lemonade was good too. Bonus was getting their Maven Ube Coconut ice cream macaroons for dessert. Coming back! read more

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The Richmond koja kitchen is located on clement street, super close to other stores. I know they are known for their kamikaze fries and it's a must try. I ordered the kamikaze fries and short beef rib bowl. It's somewhat pricey, but it sure does taste bomb. Also, I tired a couple of their tacos, they are not bad. The taco skin gets stuck to the container which is annoying. Overall, this place has yummy food and would definitely come back to try other things. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Left: kamikaze fries Right: short rib bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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