I probably visited Koja back in the day when they had a food truck. We were looking for something to eat while visiting Valley Fair, and my companion mentioned liking Koja. I ordered the ahi tuna bowl since it sounded a bit lighter than getting something with red meat. It was kind of like a poke bowl, but not one where you can pick all the ingredients and flavors. The ahi had a strong wasabi flavor, which I liked, but I think someone who doesn't like spicy food wouldn't be a fan! I also had a side of the umami fries, which are kind of like fries with sauce and pork on them. I wasn't 100% sure what made them umami, but they were pretty good. The portion size seems a little small per price point (about $8), clearly meant as a side. The food came out fairly quickly, not too long to wait. Service was fine. Ambiance is funny question because it's a mall food court! I do like that they have an outdoor eating area at Valley Fair now. read more

Koja Kitchen - Ahi Tuna Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Amazing food court food. They always make it fresh! Staff are always friendly and helpful. They allow you to make adjustment and they try their best to accustom the customers. It is in a food court so plenty of seating space. Will return for quick and reasonable priced food read more

Koja Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

First time trying kamikaze fries, and they're SO GOOD. It's drench in a few sauces with pieces of beef and kimchi, and it all pairs so well together. The beef bowl was not the best I've had, but for a food court mall, it's decent. The ahi tuna bowl was good. I haven't tried their other foods, but I would 100% go here just for the fries :) read more

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Overall this was a pretty good Koja Kitchen location, especially as a food court spot - I've had some misses a lot in the past with food court spots. The short rib bowl was pretty good, with decent serving sizes - the meat was a little too sweet for my liking though. The chicken salad was amazing though - the option isn't on their signs or online, but if you go through the kiosk, you can customize a salad. We got a southwest style salad with fried chicken (other options are smoked chicken, grilled chicken etc) I've never heard of koja serving non asian salads before! Anyhow, good food court option! Everything is self serve, you order through a kiosk and pick up the order. There's a food court area to eat your food which can be a bit loud or you can go to the balcony. read more

Koja Kitchen - beef Short Rib Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Was in valley fair and craving some Korean food, and Koja was the closest thing I could find. It's a fast food chain that specializes in Korean fusion! It was a busy wait in line and for the food, as it was on a Sunday afternoon during peak lunch hours. It took about a 15 minute wait overall for our order come in of fries and tacos. The fries tasted frozen and could have been cooked more. Flavor was there, but the heat was not... The tacos looked appetizing, but the meat wasn't too flavorful, just lots of sauce on the tacos itself which made it overwhelming. Would come here again but would order different items... read more

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We got the pulled pork burger and the bulgogi burger. The pork one had a mayo sauce w arugula that was so good and the crispy rice patties were perfectly crunchy and chewy. The bulgogi was a bit too sweet and didn't taste like traditional bulgogi at all... just sweet meat... but still ok. Both were pretty overpriced so not sure if I would get again but the staff was nice and the food came out quick read more

Koja Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Honestly the veggie zen bowl + fried egg was pretty good! Definitely surpassed expectations. The soy/mushroom patty that is the meat substitute in this dish was very moist and had great umami flavor! The bowl came with a lot of rice but half of the rice was soaked in soy/teriyaki sauce + egg yolk so it was delicious. Good option that left me feeling full and also feeling like I made a healthy choice, which is always great! read more

Koja Kitchen - Veggie Zen Bowl + fried egg - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Whenever I'm craving for a different taste, something that will lift my mood, I always go to Koja Kitchen. I usually order their tacos. But today I tried their Koja. I like their Korean twist on Tacos. Zen Taco is my favorite, paired with their crosscut fries. Today I finally tried their Koja rice bun. It's not my favorite texture-wise. But it's something different to try. This will remain one of my dependable go-to at the Valley Fair Food Court. The chicken meat was tasty and flavorful. It's a little bit spicy. read more

Koja Kitchen - Chicken KoJa Combo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Good food at the mall when you're craving some nice bbq spare ribs and rice. Good portions and very fresh tasting. Not overly saucy and made to order. read more

Koja Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

First time here and we really enjoyed our food! Located inside the mall, this spot was a pleasant surprise. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The portobello mushroom patty bowl was awesome. We'll definitely be back! read more

Inside valley fair mall food court. I wish this was better! I got the classic bulgogi burger. The meat was pretty good, little over done but flavor was great. Still chewable and juicy. Lettuce got a bit wilted from heat of everything. The "buns" are made of crispy rice!! It looked so good. But the rice was hard and difficult to eat. Such a bummer. The concept is cool. I would be willing to try a bowl version next time. The service to order was quick and friendly. Food took a bit. But they were busy read more

Koja Kitchen - Bulgogi Bun Burger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Line was short. Ordering was easy, in person or online. Food came out quickly. Staff very friendly. read more

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My boyfriend and I were across the street enjoying the Winchester Mystery house and were so hungry we decided to go to the mall across the street to find food. The line for Joeys restaurant was two hour wait so we went to the food court which I don't usually do, but I came across Kohl's kitchen and the food on the menu looked interesting to me. I ordered the veggie rice bowl with soy bean mushroom patty and was very pleased by the taste. There are never many vegan options, this was pure luck and so flavorful. I asked to not have the egg on my bowl to keep it vegan. The restaurant looked very clean and I felt healthier eating their food over any other in that food court, kind staff working too. read more

Koja Kitchen - Veggie bowl with portobello mushroom soy patty - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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First time to put my yelp review but we have tried their food several times.This time we ordered the original koja,love the rice bun,it has a different crisp compared to regular bun,korean bbq boneless short ribs is so good delicious,just a right combination of sweetness and a little sourness from the vinaigrette ,one order is big enough for me and hubby. read more

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Another one of the Asian food spots I go to at Valley Fair mall. Koja kitchen is Korean Japanese fusion food. Simple and delicious. I usually just get a beef bowl. It has beef and rice with veggies and kimchee. Good for a light lunch. Good thing about this place is the line doesn't get too long like some of the other places in the food court. Usually only 1 or 2 people in line whenever I go there. So you can get there food right away without too much of a wait. Highly recommend. read more

Koja Kitchen - Beef Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Had a chance to try Koja Kitchen yesterday at the Valley Fair mall and this was actually really yummy. This is located in the food court and if you are looking for burgers, fries or bowls this is a good place for you. This is a Korean Fusion inspired restaurant so if you are looking for that kind of food, you have found your place! For our order we got: * Chicken rice bowl: this was really good, it came with rice, juicy pieces of chicken (loved the marination), kimchi and salad. Overall it was really good and enjoyed every bite of this! * Fries (pulled pork ones) - I forgot the name but I always enjoy the coconut pulled pork and the sauce this comes with. This was very flavorful. Overall, my husband and I really enjoyed both dishes and would go back again! read more

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Chose to eat here while we were at the mall. There was no real wait and the food was ready pretty fast. The portions are on the smaller side. The musubi was meh, I'd pass. The umami fries were decent. The short rib bowl had an odd flavor and texture? Wouldn't pick this with some many other options in the future but it was fine for lunch. read more

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Love grabbing food at Koja Kitchen! I usually always get the kamikaze fries but recently got the ahi tuna bowl and liked it a lot! The photo is of the ahi tuna salad but I started eating it before remembering to take a pic because I was hungry LOL Located in the valley fair mall food court. Their service has always been fast for me and it's not too crowded. read more

Koja Kitchen - Ahi Tuna Salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

For a quick grab and go in the mall, I was very pleasantly surprised with my meal. I got the pork bowl, and it came loaded with a mound of juicy, tender, and flavorful pork with rice and some mixed greens/kimchi. All of the flavors blended really well together, and the quality of the meat was very good. If I'm being picky, I would have liked a little more pork for the amount of rice that I got. But aside from this, I have no notes for the overall meal. Really delicious. The staff was very kind and our order came out in just a couple of minutes. I also found the price of the bowl for what I received to be really fair, and a great satisfying lunch. My total for the bowl and water was about $15, which I think is 100% worth it. The portion was filling, food was delicious, the price was fair, staff was kind, and the food court is just a great place in general for everyone to pick what they want. read more

Haven't been here in a long time, decided to get the beef bowl combo which comes with a side of fries and a drink. It was good, but honestly it's not as great as I remembered when it first came, it just wasn't hitting right like when I first tried this place out. read more

Koja Kitchen - Beef bowl combo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The staff are friendly, and they prepared my food quickly. The meat in the short rib and beef bowl was flavorful but on the sweeter side. The ahi tuna bowl is a good option if you want something lighter. The portion sizes are generous. They're located next to the mall's outdoor seating area. read more

Koja Kitchen - Short Rib Bowl with egg and Beef Bowl. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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The food is fantastic. The short ribs are soft, tender, and full of flavor. I enjoy it as a bowl, it comes with steamed rice, greens, and kimchi, everything is delicious. If you'd rather have it as a burger style, order The Original, it's placed between rice patties instead of buns. This particular location is part if the food court in the mall so it isn't necessarily a restaurant. But there are lots of tables to enjoy your food at, or take it to go. It can get pretty busy on the weekends but they move fairly quickly and have a good system. read more

Koja Kitchen - Short Rib Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Service was good, the person working the register recommended some fantastic foods, ambiance was ok considering it's in a shopping mall. After trying out their food all I can say is...INCREDIBLE!!! The chicken bowl, pork bowl and musubi were a fantastic delicacy, first time I've ever had Korean/Japanese fusion. Must try for anyone in the San Jose area read more

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Chicken Koja was good! It is like rice burger, crispy rice outside. It was mild spicy. Quick service! read more

Koja Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I wasn't really sure what to expect from Koja, other than the name and some wonky sandwich thing I needed to try. The small line got worked through pretty quick and they had a pretty swift turnaround from order time to pickup, so everything seemed to be smooth sailing in terms of operations. But does the OG Koja live up to hype?? Honestly, I found it pretty dope and not all that bad for the price. Kalbi is expensive after all, but to bite into a crispy rice cracker exterior that's been caramelized and follow through with some really tender beef in a well balanced sauce? My only 'beef' (yes, yes I did) with it was the veggies that could do with a bit of kimchi or a bit more fermented oomph, but all-in-all I was quite happy with the sandwich. It's a cute and unique little niche and I'd happily munch on another one. read more

Koja Kitchen - Original Koja - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

They need to add more chicken in the chicken bowl instead of lettuce there was only like 5 bits of chicken i paid almost 17 dollars for just a salad and not a chicken bowl read more

Koja Kitchen is located within the food court at Westfield Mall and was one of the few restaurants that caught my attention among all the options. The restaurant has a Japanese appeal but made with Korean ingredients. The menu offers a variety, including burgers (Koja), tacos, bowls, poke bowls, wings, and more--though, in my opinion, the wide variety somewhat drowns out the name of the place. I decided to go with "The Original Koja," a burger/sandwich served with rice buns instead of bread. The cashier was nice and friendly, though a bit quiet. The food itself was great--the flavors of the meat were delicious and juicy. My only concern was the rice bun; as this was my first time eating one, it broke apart very easily and made quite a mess. I don't blame the food--I blame my inability to eat it properly. Adding an egg to my order may have contributed to the mess, but I still highly recommend it, as it may be the reason it tasted good. Overall, the food is easily a 5 out of 5, but since it's in a mall food court, the ambiance isn't anything special. Still, for what it is, it's definitely worth a try. read more

Koja Kitchen - The Original Koja - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I think Koja kitchen is the best place to eat in the valley fair food court. I usually get a bowl because it's healthier than the sandwich and you can get it with no rice to be keto. The chicken and beef are good. The waffle fries with pulled pork are amazing I wish I could find the picI took awhile back because it's stacked. The sauce they put on the waffle fries is really good too. read more

i'd choose this over a burger any day! u get two rice pan fried "patties" in sesame oil? then filled w refreshing veggies and packed w some of the most flavorful chicken I ever had. served right to u warm and steamy! a must try read more

Koja Kitchen - Chicken KoJa - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Original koja burger with pineapple and umami fries. Service It was fast and the gave me the standard utensil, napkins. Ambiance Typical for what to expect at a mall food court. Food Standard Koja quality, all good and consistent as with all its other locations I've tried, good portion served fresh and made to order. Yum! Come here if you're hungry and need something filling in between shopping and other errands if you can handle something heavy. read more

Koja Kitchen - Beef Koja and @Umami Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Leaving this review because the older woman in the Alo hat was extremely rude to me for no reason. I waited patiently for about 5 minutes, assuming I would order with her as the customer before me had. Though she saw me waiting, she eventually yelled across the counter, "Miss, you have to order at the iPad," repeating herself in an aggressive tone while pointing, in front of everyone. It was upsetting that she chose to embarrass me rather than simply walk over and explain politely. I noticed she treated other customers kindly but singled me out for this rude behavior. The food was pretty good, but no one should be yelled at or treated differently. A courteous approach would have made my experience much better. read more

After placing my order, I waited approximately 30 to 40 minutes without receiving my food. When I finally approached the cashier staff to ask about the delay, I observed the kitchen staff noticing my order slip with my name on it and reacting as if they had just realized the order was missing, saying things like "Oh my God." At that point, an honest explanation and a sincere apology would have been sufficient. However, I was told that my food had already been prepared and that someone else must have taken my order. This explanation is simply not credible. I remained standing in front of the counter the entire time after placing my order and continuously checked for my food. There was no opportunity for someone else to take it without my noticing. What concerns me most is not just the delay, but the fact that I was given an explanation that appeared to be untrue instead of transparent communication. Being dishonest with customers only damages trust and leaves a worse impression than admitting a mistake. I hope you take this feedback seriously and address this issue with your staff to ensure better communication and accountability in the future. read more

I hate to make reviews based on customer service but unfortunately our experience last week led me here. After trying for a very long time to get the scanning chip reader to work through Apple Pay and my credit card, I tried to insert it. It was met with a large amount of attitude from the manager (older woman) aggressively yelling at me, saying it's "her machine, she knows how it works" (repeated many times). Okay, then do you mind... helping me, so that... it can work? It was an extremely unnecessary awkward situation and I wish I didn't have to make this because customer service is the easiest thing to control. The sauces were all out as well, which was sad since I felt the meal could've used some sort of sauce. I wanted to try this since there was such a hype for it circa 2016 but I was pretty disappointed. read more

yum! what an interesting dish. i had the koja chicken sandwhich thing and it was made up of chicken and rice cake buns. i asked them to make it not too spicy and it wasn't spicy at all. mild flavors and good service. read more

Koja Kitchen - Chicken KoJa - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Little spot at the mall. Grabbed a slushie lemonade and kamikaze fries. Absolutely delicious. Fast service, friendly service person. Great food. Try it out. Pretty cheap too!! read more

Koja Kitchen - Slushie Strawberry Mango Mint Lemonade - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Absolutely incredible food. Some of the best in the South Bay. The lady owner was there and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. I will be coming back for sure. Keep it up. read more

The Westfield mall location has an outdoor Koja Bar on the outside, which is a cool new feature that they have. As a chain that started from a food truck, I love eating their Koja, crispy rice buns with well-seasoned and flavored meat inside. One can order online, at the kiosk, or at a cashier, and their food is prepared quickly. The one downside is the use of plastic forks, but the rest of it arrives in compostable containers. The staff are really friendly and efficient! read more

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It's been awhile since I've had Koja since they closed down near my house. This definitely hit the spot. Just sad they didn't have the short ribs available but the beef Koja is good, but could use a bit more spice. The rice was a bit too crispy for my liking. Made it hard to eat. The sweetness of the pineapple just balanced it out. Service was good. And since it's at the mall, there's plenty of seating around but it can get loud. read more

Koja Kitchen - Beef Koja - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The braised pork bowl was fantastic! Good generous portion & fresh yummy ingredient. The pork was cooked perfectly and it was melting in your mouth. The sauce was also really flavorful. The rice & salad balanced each other out. Food came out pretty fast & staff were nice. It's located it the mall, so pretty casual ambience with lots of scattered seating. read more

Koja Kitchen - Braised Pork Bowl - yum! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I got the taco combination plate. It came with tacos and fries. The fries were really yummy! The tacos were good as well - they are Asian style tacos so don't expect it to be the typical Mexican style ones. Service was good and you get free refills with your drink order. It's located in Westfield valley fair mall, inside the food court. Ambiance is what you would expect from a mall cafeteria read more

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