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Kookoo Chicken

3.6 (205 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Sherry W.

Haven't been here for awhile and we wanted some Malaysian food. There isn't many great Malaysian in Bensonhurst (there are some but not that amazing) and they all have a few things in common. Yummy but smaller portion sizes and expensive. Kookoo still have the same protocol as during covid. They bring a small basin of hot water to dip the dishes/tea cup and chopsticks infront of you to show cleanliness/sanitizing. Then using tongs, they pick them up and place it on the table to airdry while you peruse the menu. I do wish they do a better job of cleaning around the table/seating area as the seats weren't as clean (pervious guests were messy) and flooring can be sticky/wet from spills. They didn't have tofu satay or the roti tissue (they rarely make the tissue as it's more time consuming when they are too busy with service). Other than that, our meal was fine. No other changes there.

Indian mee goreng
Kevin E.

Have been wanting to try out this restaurant for years now and finally got to today! We arrived for lunch a little before 12 and had to wait a bit to be seated since it's a small restaurant and there were already quite a few people eating inside. Tables are partitioned into booths, invoking horrible flashbacks of pandemic days yet offering more privacy for parties because you won't be bumping elbows with the diners at the table next to yours. The server wasn't particularly friendly but was very efficient. This was the first time I've seen dishes, cups and utensils being cleaned with boiling water at your table before they're given to you. Also loved that they give you a huge stack of napkins instead of just one per person. Perfect for OCD folks like us!!! Roti canai- Enjoyed the flaky roti and flavorful curry. Note that like at other Malaysian restaurants, the roti to curry ratio is a bit off...tons of bread but very little curry. Satay beef- Beef was tender, crispy and flavorful. Satay sauce was good but a bit on the sweet side. Hainanese chicken- Chicken was moist and juicy. Came drenched in soy sauce with the spicy chili sauce on the side. No ginger and scallion sauce. Tip: order the Hainanese chicken and a side of chicken oil rice separately instead of the Hainanese chicken with rice to get the best bang for your buck. Indian mee goreng- Delicious peanut sauce and not too spicy. Loved that it comes with tofu that absorbed all the flavorful sauce. Overall, this place didn't disappoint. The food was solid and the prices are good as well. Definitely my go-to for Malaysian food at the moment!

Sandy T.

Came here for lunch with the family. The restaurant is small so larger groups might be harder to accommodate. We ordered a bunch of dishes. The food overall was good. I wouldnt say its the best Malaysian food Ive ever had but it did satisfy my craving. The satay beef and chicken were really good with the peanut sauce. The chicken was tender and juicy. We would go back if we were in the neighborhood.

Papaya Mango Shrimp Salad (木瓜芒果虾沙拉): $11.95 ($13.01 with tax)
Harris L.

BLUF: OK, seemingly less heavily-sauced than other Malaysian restaurants. We visited Koo Koo Chicken for a quick lunch. Food: Generally OK (3.5 stars out of 5 stars). We ordered: - Roti Canai (印度面包): $5.95 ($6.48 with tax). Good overall, though the flatbread had a slightly rubbery texture. The curry sauce dip had some chicken and potatoes. - Hainanese Chicken with Rice (海南難肶飯): $10.75 ($11.70 with tax). I didn't appreciate the bony cut of dark chicken, though others might. The dipping sauce seemed store-bought instead of house-made. - Papaya Mango Shrimp Salad (木瓜芒果虾沙拉): $11.95 ($13.01 with tax). A large serving of shredded papaya and mango; light, refreshing, and filling. The shrimp were mostly, but not completely deveined. Other: The staff brings plates and utensils to one's table in a wash basin filled with hot water, to show that these items are demonstrably clean. We visited on chilly day, when it would have been more comfortable if the restaurant kept a higher ambient temperature. There is one well-maintained unisex bathroom where the vacuum cleaner and other cleaning equipment and supplies are also stored. Suggested tips are based on pre-tax subtotals, and start at 15%.

Kammy F.

Love their curry beef brisket. Best to pair with rice. Any leftover portion is going to taste even better for your next meal. Overall its flavor is slightly sweeter than I enjoy but still very good. Service is fast. Good value.

Roti canai
Michelle G.

My friend's family is from Malaysia and according to him, this is the best Malaysian food in NYC (and NYC has so much good Malay food). Since he told us that, I've been wanting to try and we finally got to go when I was back visiting. So much was so good, including the bah kuh teh, fish curry (I wish I remembered the whole dish name because my friend ordered), and the char keay teoh.

Satay Yin Yang

Some of the best Malaysian food in the area, though leaning a bit Malaysian-Chinese fusion. Dishes were very enjoyable--prawn mee packed with flavor, stir-fries full of wok hei, and skewers grilled to perfection, making the higher prices feel justified.

Curry chicken that comes with the roti
Deborah W.

My office ordered from here for a week day lunch. I got the nasi lemak which was very nice. The sides were yummy and there was a good portion of rice to go with the items. I also got an order of the roti which came with a side of the curry. It comes with a lot of curry for the amount of roti that there is lol. The curry was nice and thick. It had a lot of melted starch from the potatoes but I actually enjoyed that. Chicken was tender as well. The roti itself was pretty thin and a nice compliment to the curry. All in all, a nice lunch option.

Hainanese Chicken
Jason U.

I wanted to try their Nasi Lemak primarily, so I ended up coming to here for take-out. The Nasi Lemak was flavorful. The chicken was tender, curry blended well with the white rice. The crispy anchovies, cucumbers, and peanuts added a crunchy texture to the staple. In addition, it helped balance the savoriness of the curry and chicken with acidity, saltiness, and a little sourness to the dish. The sweet and sour pork was more on the sweeter side from the pineapple, so if you don't mind you could try it. The Hainanese chicken tasted quite well as well, the freshness and moistness stood out. They do include a dipping sauce for it if you want more flavor with it since it doesn't usually pack much flavor in this dish. I have also dined here before just casually getting fried rice and some other stuff, it can be busy at times but the service and atmosphere are decent. If you want some Malaysian food around this area which there isn't much, I would recommend coming to check out here.

Satay Chicken, Seafood Wat Dan Hor
Vicky L.

Ordered the Roti Canai, Satay Chicken, and Seafood Wat Dan Hor. Both the Roti Canai and Satay Chicken was alright. The Seafood Wat Dan Hor was average and wasn't as flavorful. Came here on a Friday night. There was a bit of a wait but not too long. There is a bench in front that will seat few people. The tables are separated by some plastic to social distance. When the waiter came to provide us plates and cups, they did rinse it with water which was good. Overall, an okay experience.

Curry Chicken S15 Curry Laksa Mee w. Curry Chicken
Koyi T.

Food was generally delicious. My favorite was the Hainanese Chicken and the water spinach. The curry chicken laksa I don't really recommend. I would def come back when I crave some Hainanese Chicken! Service was good, there were only one waiter at the time we were there and the restaurant was full but he was on top of everything! Food came out quick as well!

Curry laksa hainanese chicken dark meat
Dorothy Y.

Didn't notice this restaurant all these years. Decided to go after someone recommended it to my mom. Impressed but there's areas of improvement. It's pretty small with only 5 tables. They have partitioning between each table, so less could fit. It seemed like there was only one man doing the server work but later on saw two women who just stood around on the side. Impressed that the man would rinse cups, plates, and utensils with hot water in front of you before setting the table. He also gave more than 1 napkin per person. The menu is quite neat too which is rare in the Chinese places around here. Small things that matter. I was only interested in having the Hainanese chicken rice. Parents ordered curry beef brisket and curry laksa Hainanese chicken. Hainanese chicken rice was better than expected. Their chicken is fresh and flavorful, but the meat could be more tender and skin can be more jelly. I don't get why Hainanese chickens here don't remove bones, but I don't like how they smash the bones and bone bits get all other the meat and in between my teeth. The rice might be the best chicken oil rice I've had in a while. It's flavorful with umami without making your mouth dry with strong aftertastes. They give a big portion of rice for all rice dishes. The soy sauce they use for the chicken isn't particularly thick and dark but tasted sweet like the type you add on cheung fun. They don't have ginger scallion paste here. Their chili sauce is not spicy at all, on the thinner side, bright and sweet. I paid extra to specify getting dark meat. The curry laksa Hainanese chicken had the same chicken as mine but without all the condiments. The rice noodle they give is the nicer type that's slipperier and smoother. Broth isn't anything special. Beef brisket was really stiff. Seems like my dad liked the curry tho since he ate all the rice.

Delivery - R1 Hainanese Chicken over Rice
Sharon L.

Ordered for delivery from Kookoo chicken, and the staff was super friendly and delivered within 30 minutes. Kookoo is truly a neighborhood gem! The hainanese chicken here is one of my favorites. The skin was perfectly gelatinous, and the chicken itself was tasty without being too dry. Pair it with the sauces and chicken rice, & yum!!! We also ordered 2 roti canais, oong choy with belacan paste, and wat dan hor fun (stir fried ho fun with egg gravy). The ho fun was really really good, and had a good amount of "wok hei" to it. Everything was packaged thoughtfully for delivery, and still arrived piping hot. Total came out to about $72 for the whole order, but it was enough for 2 meals for 3 people. Their lunch portions of hainanese chicken over rice comes with a generous 1/4 chicken and healthy serving of rice as well!

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