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    Cochinita Pibil and BBQ Korean
    Michelle S.

    I got the cochinita pibil and the bbq rice balls. The person taking the orders was so kind. The rice balls were pretty yummy. I would go here again if in the area, as there are other flavors I would like to try.

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    Gloria B.

    The food is great they have everything u can ever think about the service is amazing this is just my favorite place to go to and I am always happy and satisfied when I leave

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    Sean P.

    I only had a few hours to spare in New Jersey before my flight back home. So I was looking for something quick and easy to eat and Koro Koro was perfect for it. This is what I ordered! Salmon Kimchi Onigiri - Since I ordered a togo. The onigiri was packed and wrapped in plastic exactly the same way as in a Japanese convenience store. It separates the seaweed from the rice and it keeps the seaweed nice and crunchy until you eat it. It was also a little fun to unpack them. For the onigiri, the rice was pretty hefty. I think it could use a little more filling for its rice portion. While the salmon was the star of this dish. The kimchi flavor was pretty light. It doesn't mean it was a bad thing. The flavor was friendly for everybody, but personally, I preferred something a bit more rich. Spam Musubi - Again, Koro Koro doesn't hold back on their rice. You can honestly get full from just one onigiri and one musubi. The spam had a nice caramelization from the teriyaki sauce with a nice crust on the outside. The teriyaki sauce was delightful, just the right amount of sweetness. It really helped balance the rich and salty flavor of the spam. Thick piece of spam with thick layers of rice. It was simply perfect. Spicy Salmon Musubi - Whooh! This one was feisty. The spicy salmon was creamy and spicy. The extra jalapeños that were added per request gave it such a nice kick. However, the filling was a bit dry for me. Maybe you just needed a little more spicy mayo, but if you're a fan of something fiery. I recommend this one! All and all, I really like Koro Koro. The service was good. The restaurant was nicely decorated. The menu was visually clean and easy to navigate. The parking was easy to find. If you're looking for a quick bite, I recommend Koro Koro. Next time I'm in town, I forsure will be back here!

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    Sara S.

    I ordered lunch from here for the first time today and it was so good! I opted for the drink special which included two rice balls and a bevy and I also ordered a side of spicy mayo + the honey bae. The packaging was really well done and kept warm despite delivery taking longer than expected (that's Jersey City traffic for ya though). I was thrown off by the "assembling" at first but was happy they packaged it that way so everything was still fresh. The Korean BBQ was SO good. The brown rice was fluffy and slightly nutty and I enjoyed the saucy, minced chicken. I wasn't as big of a fan of the kimchi salmon - it was on the fishy side...which as I'm typing sounds like an egregious comment to make because I ordered, well, fish (so duh it's gonna be fishy). I think I was expecting raw salmon similar to a sushi roll. I kinda wish I ordered a 3rd rice ball for the variety but two hit the light lunch spot. I will absolutely be back and will be adding Koro Koro to my go-to lunch spots. I love the inclusive gluten free menu and can't wait to try more of it!

    Casey S.

    Decided to walk around downtown on this beautiful day checking out shops I have never been too. I decided to indulge a quick snack at this place. Food: very nice rice ball place with the option of nori/seaweed wrap or soy wrap, but we know that the OG Nori is #1. Delicious. Aesthetic: cute shop that makes the most of the space. With current COVID restrictions they only ask for one person. Service: polite people, quick service.

    It used to be good but it's very disappointing now. There is barely any meat. We ordered two sets. It was so bad without any meat. We could not eat it so we asked for to go box. They didn't give me a to-go box. They just have a paper bag to put our food in. I will never ever be going here. And I don't typically write reviews. I went in the evening on Sunday. We were also up charged for drinks because they were out of the base-tier drink.

    Mariam K.

    Visited a few months back but this is such an awesome cute little store to grab & go rice balls. I got the Buffalo chicken & the BBQ chicken one. Looooved the bbq chicken one (a bit more than the Buffalo flavor). Overall though, would make great snacks/small meals & they've got such a wide variety of flavors which is all the more amazing. "Assembling" the to go packaging also wasn't that difficult (as someone who's never done it before). All in all, definitely stop by this place if you can and try a few flavors out!

    Miso Beef Rice Ball
    Danni J.

    Overall: If you are looking for quick, cheap lunch on a workday - Koro Koro is a go-to! I recommend ordering 3-4 per person! Service: The staff is super helpful when deciding what to order, especially since there are so many menu options. I gave a few options, and the staff was helpful in completing my order. Food: I think of the rice balls as a sushi taco - the seaweed is crunchy, the rice is nice and sticky, and there is a great amount of stuffing. As someone who hates spice, my favorite is the Korean BBQ chicken rice ball. I could eat 3 of these for lunch and call it a day. For my non-spicy friends, my other go-to is the miso beef rice ball. My husband is more adventurous and has enjoyed all of the other ones he has had - even the side of potato salad.

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    Since the new owners took over, it hasn't been the same. Quality is lacking. I am very sad because I used to love this place.

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    Not that tasty, kinda messy. Wish the rice was more flavorful considering how much there was. Filling didn't taste very good in my opinion.

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    Love the rice balls, miso beef is excellent. just 2 rice balls is a great portion. Friendly staff to boot!

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