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    KoKyu Na'Mean

    4.7 (828 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Baht Mi Sandwich, jalapeño chips, and lavender kombucha
    Jessica C.

    I'm not sure that KoKyu Na'Mean was my jam. It sounded great based on all the reviews and I usually love a good bahn mi. I did steer a little away from the traditional bahn mi and went with the baht mi. I was a little bit underwhelmed. The bread was delicious (probably the best part), but it did get soggy and fall apart because there was so much sauce. The meat was okay-it did have a lot of fat. It was also pricey. Next time id probably pick a more traditional and less expensive Vietnamese restaurant for a bahn mi.

    Karage  chicken kids bowl
    Swapna Y.

    This the second time I've been here and this place is amazing. There was seating and the space was modern and super cute. The service was excellent. Out waiter was kind, funny, and super attentive. Every single thing we ordered was 10/10 perfection. It was such a nice balance of flavors and freshness with the vegetables. Nothing was too salty or too sweet; everything went together perfectly. Our table ordered the fried chicken and the short rib bahn-mi sandwiches, the shrimp tacos, the lemonade, and corn.

    Baht Mi Sandwich, 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!

    Tofu Banh Mi
    Brian L.

    Really great service and really solid food. We came for takeout and the service was fantastic. Got a tofu banh mi and a spicy tofu bowl. Both were fantastic in their own way and tasted great. I would agree with what some other reviews say though, which is that you should come here if you want good tasting/quality food, not for cheap eats. You are paying for good food, so don't expect cheap eats or cheap price.

    Street corn dip
    Shardea G.

    Today was my first visit to KoKyu. A quick Maps search for the nearest 4+ star eatery brought me here after leaving the Southpoint Mall. I called in advance to inquire if the street corn dip was made with either mayo or egg. The person on the other end of the phone was so sweet. She happened to be standing near a member of the kitchen staff who verified that it did not have either ingredient, but that it does include dairy. That was music to my ears. I was in! Once I arrived I was greeted by a very kind woman that gave me the rundown about it being a seat yourself venue that utilized a QR code ordering system. I sat right up front near the front door since I wasn't ordering much (because of my dietary restrictions). While waiting for my order I couldn't help but notice how incredible their whole operation is. The staff are intuitively attentive. Every customer was met and greeted at the door with upbeat energy and was made to feel welcome. I even heard someone providing a customer with the WiFi passcode during his intro before directing the party to their table. The bald gentleman (I wish I knew his name) was incredibly kind. I could not be more impressed with their attention to detail and internal communication systems that allow them to keep the whole train moving smoothly (including to-go/pick up orders and patio & indoor seating). I ordered the street corn dip and LOVED it. As I explained to several staff members that stopped by to check on me, folks that don't eat egg products don't often get to enjoy street corn so I was elated that their preparation suited my needs. It came out nice and hot And it's absolutely DELICIOUS! I ordered extra jalapeño and requested another lime. Together, it's out of this world! Can't say enough about how excellent my first visit was!

    Baht Mi Sandwich
    Alathea B.

    Every time I come to the Chapel Hill/Durham area, I have to visit Kokyu. I've gotten the chicken sandwiches, bowls, Bahn mi's etc. All awesome, all worth the cost. If you are looking for a cheap Bahn mi, this is not your spot. Having lived in the Mills district in Orlando for 5 years, there were many places you could go get a 5-8 dollar Bahn mi... this is not that place but it is worth it.

    Tofu banh mi
    Julia W.

    Wow!! I got the tofu banh mi and it was excellent. The tofu was seasoned so well, and the banh mi was packed with vegetables. The bread was also the perfect texture - not too hard and easy to bite into. Service was excellent - right as I parked in a pick up parking spot, I was greeted by a server and my food was brought out. I can't wait to come back and try another banh mi!

    Chicken peanut bowl
    Julie R.

    The best food I have eaten in a long time. The futikake fries and chicken bowl and baht min. We will definitely be back. The staff was so awesome- refilling water, checking on us.

    Doenjang Steak Bowl (with Taku sauce)
    Lee S.

    Super delicious flavor bombs all over the menu! A local favorite with great and fast service, a new dining area, and great drink options. Super cool vibe and ambiance in the seating area. Can't wait to get back here again.

    Janet C.

    Omg the food here is a 10/10! While perusing the menu we definitely thought it was a little pricey for casual dining but boy oh boy it didn't disappoint. You must must must get the pork belly banh mi sandwich. Originally I was going to go with the bowl because I didn't spot the sandwiches section on the menu but my husband found it and I had to get it. He ordered a spicy chicken sandwich (dunno which one) which was nice as well but mine was the clear winner and comes with a choice of side (I went with seaweed salad which the server also recommended). It's your standard everyday seaweed salad. The other options are kimchi daikon radish, a bunch of choices of chips, escabeche (Mexican pickled carrots), or a macaroni salad. There is absolutely no seating inside whatsoever. When our server told us that initially we thought they just meant that they were at occupancy but no, there is no indoor dining. We came here in the afternoon around 1:30 and there were 2 other tables with diners. It was during a lull in thunderstorms but still raining quite a bit, the umbrellas were struggling to carry all the rain on top without splashing huge amounts of water on the sidewalk. Despite all the elements it is still so worth it. Please come here. You won't regret it! P.S. our server ended up walking us all to our separate cars while holding an umbrella over our heads even though he was getting absolutely soaked. He held the umbrella over me while I was getting my toddler into her car seat and then walked me separately to the driver's seat. That kind of service cannot be beat. I mean how kind and thoughtful is that? Amazing.

    Hot Pot Banh and kimchi daikon
    Kyle G.

    The food has really excellent flavor. I ordered their banh mi with chicken that had this soy honey flavor, really delicious! The outdoor only spot had limited service (they bring water!) and you need to scan a QR code to order and eat at their tables along the sidewalk. Otherwise we saw many people picking up their carry out orders.

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    All the sandwiches were good. Their fries are also really good, unique seasoning. Venue is bright and airy.

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    KoKyu is the only takeout my extremely picky daughter will eat. I could exist solely off the fries. No notes. We love KoKyu

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    3 months ago

    The food is insane. Get the burnt end nachos! Everything we ordered was so good. Takes a while because it is fresh but very nice people!

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    Great spot with good sandwiches and a great variety of drinks. Does a great job with the online ordering and frequent checkins

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    I love this place- food is amazing, and the service is fast and friendly. It's been very consistent too.

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    Very good! And great outdoor seating! We ordered the burnt end nachos and the baht mi sandwich!

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    Ask the Community - KoKyu Na'Mean

    When will you open for indoor seating? Edit: Since I don't see a way to reply to your answer, that's…

    Hi Dan. We’ve been working on it for a long time. Since opening KoKyu we had a plan to not only expand the indoor but also the outdoor seating areas. With the Covid era starting not long after opening everything shifted to takeout, and it still… Read more

    So have KoKyu Southpoint and KoKyu Na'Mean become the same place now? I knew they were related, but the menus were distinct (and both delicious). Have they been combined as well? Are some things from either side no longer offered?

    Menus from all their brands have been combined and are available at the SouthPoint location. It's a robust menu and still very delicious!

    Where is the nutrition facts?

    It's a divey restaurant. Don't expect to easily find them.

    This place is incredible; any chance you'll open another location closer to downtown Durham!?

    I COMPLETELY AGREE!! Ninth Street has so many opening and i think they would be an much needed addition.

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