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KoKyu

4.5 (259 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Matthew H.

Okay, so Yelp states this restaurant is dog friendly. That isn't the case. The restaurant and patio do not allow any dogs, so they send you about 2 football fields away to a pine area and picnic table. They will bring your drinks and food to you, but on our occasion, we had to go pick up our food. The food is great, but don't come here expecting it to be dog friendly. I'll update the restaurant to dogs not allowed as technically, they aren't. Great food though.

Baht Mi and Karikari Brussel Sprouts
Shreya G.

Such unique menu items, I'll always recommend this place! Baht Mi was very good, and so were the Karikari Brussel Sprouts. I just wish there was more crunchy rice and way less ounces of oil.

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John B.

This was an unusual place, with a very casual vibe, no table service and ordering by phone, but some interesting food and a ton of beverage options. I eschewed the beverages but greatly enjoyed the option to get some peanut-crusted tofu with fresh vegetables for my lettuce wraps. Ordering fries turned out not to be the greatest decision; the oil seemed to have a bit of an off taste and the seaweed-heavy coating didn't work for me. Overall, they had some interesting vegetarian options in a vaguely Korean fusion vein. The person a table over was having a long dialogue about gluten-free options so I assume this place is used to special dietary needs.

Pork bowl
Allison W.

Super cute patio! We ended up having to move inside because of rain, but the patio was nice and big and a really cute spot. All of the staff were incredibly kind. They greeted us right away and checked on us often. The burnt end pork nachos were amazing. The meat was so tender. The large was enough for two people. The queso has a little bit of a kick to it.

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Kisha Y.

Found this place on a Reddit feed for best of Durham. It did not disappoint. Outdoor seating was nice. Friendly service. Delicious food. Even the water was good.

Loaded Nachos
Rich M.

Came here wanting to enjoy some outdoor seating. This place has a really nice outdoor patio nestled against the woods, with nice ambient lighting it really sets the mood for a relaxing time. The ordering is virtually all done thru their online ordering process. The food itself was outstanding. The bowls are a decent size and you leave feeling full. If you can take 'heat' their house sauce will take your dish up a notch, but mind you the sauce is hot. This place is a keeper, we'll be back.

Violet E.

KoKyu is a cute Asian fusion restaurant hidden behind Southpoint Mall. I enjoyed their bulgogi banh mi and pork bowl last week. For the banh mi: I thought the beef was excellent and the toppings fresh. I especially enjoyed the large amount of cilantro and the side of daikon. The flavors were well balanced and the bread crispy. For the pork bowl: I thought that although each ingredient tasted fresh, they didn't pair well together. For example, the rice and spinach were hot and flavorful but the pickled bean sprouts and kimchi were cold and sour. The contrasts between each ingredient were stark. I thought that the pork was well marinated as well but the flavors as a whole could have meshed better together. Overall, I liked the location, ambiance, and service. I'll probably be back for another fusion banh mi.

Baht mi, fries
Andrea A.

KoKyu has been on my list to try for a while, and I finally got the chance to do so! They're known for their sandwiches so I got the Baht Mi. It was packed full with tender and flavorful short rib + so many refreshing veggies and was absolutely delicious. My friends and I also got fries to share, but this was pretty disappointing: it was a terrible portion size (seen in the photo) for $8. Ambiance is really nice with both indoor and outdoor seating. Service is fast, you order via QR code. Lots of free parking in the lot up front. 7.5/10 would recommend overall, 10/10 just for the sandwich!

Shwarma Bahn mi
Dave M.

Pretty solid sandwich, only comes with a bag of chips though. Little disappointing for a $17 sandwich. Super friendly staff.

Crispy chicken rice bowl
Kai D.

I absolutely loved this place. Been meaning to come here and try the food for seven years, but it's a little far from my house. For some reason, it reminds me of a more casual juju. The flavors are outstanding, the quality of the food is out of this world, they make pretty much everything in the house and you can really taste it. The brussels sprouts were some of the best vegetables I've ever had, and I also got the crispy peanut chicken rice bowl. It's so hard to make a decision on what to order because everything looks good. So I can't wait to make my way through the menu.

Beer battered steak fries
Athavi J.

I feel that fusion food is hard to get right, but Kokyu does it justice. You do have to be a bit careful with what you order, because not all the dishes deliver to the same degree. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, which were a tad sweet, but still glorious. The beer-battered fries were a total winner. The pork belly tacos were pretty average. They used to be only a takeout place, but now they've expanded with indoor and patio seating. I absolutely adore their range of drinks -- non-alcoholic, and alcoholic -- with some interesting local and international choices. Service is fast, and they come around multiple times to check in on you. The vibe is low-key and casual.

Mina L.

This place is 10/10! Hospitality 10/10, food 10/10, ambiance 10/10, cleanliness 10/10. We went there on a Thursday evening and the weather was nice so we got to enjoy the patio seating and it was beautiful . We got a couple of bibamp bowls and they were bursting with flavor! We'll be back to try every item on their menu

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Wonderful experience for a first time visitor! Food was great and the staff was very welcoming and efficient!

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This is a great place. Food was fresh and yummy!!! Another yelp find for the win. They are had fast and friendly service.

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Their food is delicious and their service is great. We enjoyed different dishes we have had so far.

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Ask the Community - KoKyu

Any chance KoKyu & KoKyu Na'Mean will fuse their two UberEats menus anytime soon now that you've been one restaurant for awhile now?

Consider them fused!

Is there a menu online yet?

Not yet, but you can see the photos of the menu here.

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