Honestly my favorite of the (two) M restaurants I have been to so far. The biang biang noodles were umami and hit all of the notes. Unfortunately the jajamyeon tasted burnt initially (it is wok fried so maybe it was too caramelized and charred for my liking), but the chef remade it and the remake was great! Seating is limited but luckily there was no wait for lunchtime on a Friday. read more

M Kokko - Biang biang noodles, jajamyeon - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My wife and I are local to the RTP area and wanted to try a new place in Durham. Given the reviews on this place, we were looking forward to try it. However, we were utterly disappointed with our food there. The bao buns had a tender pork in it but the only sauce it included was hoisin which made it too salty. The Korean fried chicken in the 'Spicy' flavor was flavorless. The sauce was extremely bland alongside the chicken meat inside. Don't let the red bright color deceive you, we kept wondering when the 'spice' would kick it (it never did!). We each got a curry udon and added chicken to it. As frequent curry eaters, we wanted the Asian flavors we enjoy however, this udon was bland as well. The chicken we asked to be added felt like it was just chopped and put over the udon with no actual flavor integration into the dish. We left this place feeling like it was a waste of our money. Given their higher prices, I would've expected something A LOT better with some real Asian flavors. read more

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We came with a group of three on a Thursday night around 7pm. We accidentally walked into M Sushi first (right around the corner), but they sent us on to the right place. There's not a ton of seating, but we got a table quickly. The service was quick, and even though the place was small, it felt more cozy than cramped. I liked having the menu on the wall! They had two vegan options, and my partner & I both got the Biang Biang noodles. It was good, and perhaps even better the next day (the serving was big enough that I couldn't finish it). My sister got the Jjajiang Mian & absolutely loved it. This was a very positive experience, but not mindblowing--I think that the hype around the "M" restaurants perhaps raised my expectations a bit too much. It's also possible that their non-vegan options are stronger than their vegan options. Overall, though, very yummy, the prices are very reasonable for Durham ($16 for the Biang Biang noodles), and I would come back & try the veggie curry if given the chance. read more

M Kokko - Vegan Biang Biang Noodles - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I came to M Kokko after trying M Sushi their two vegan dishes. I went on a Thursday evening and was seated immediately as a party of two. I was disappointed however when they told me they are currently out of the vegan udon curry dish, which was 1/2 items I could eat. Nevertheless, I ordered the other dish, Biang Biang Noodles. The store was not full, there were two servers and at least 3 tables that were empty but the wait time to get my single dish or noodles took over 30 minutes - way longer than expected. While the noodles were well cooked and packed with flavor, I felt that the dish was far too oily and without much tofu/protein. Perhaps the other meals are less oily and more protein packed, but for being the only vegan option available that day, unfortunately this is all I have to offer at this time. read more

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I came for a weekday lunch with a group of 4 and had to wait for a table to open up as the space was small. We were also disappointed to learn they didn't have the biang biang noodles, as they came highly recommended. After that though, the meal was great! We started off with drinks - some of alcoholic and others not - all of which were refreshing. We also shared the pork buns, which had a delicious smoky flavor. Of the dishes I tried, I preferred the chicken sandwich to the jia jiang mian, but everyone was happy with their choices. By the way, don't get confused about the entrance. It shares a corner with m sushi and the doors are 90 degrees from each other. read more

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The food was really good! The menu is small but plenty of options still. The service was quick and on top of things. Never had to wait long for anything. I'd recommend. Just be aware that the restaurant is small so there might be a wait but everything else is speedy. read more

M Kokko - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I've wanted to come here for so long and I finally got the chance to come for dinner on a Tuesday evening. They do not take reservations, but my friend and I got there around 5:30 pm and we were seated right away. The restaraunt is quite small (less than 10 tables) so I imagine it must be hard to get a table on the weekends / during busy hours. The menu is displayed very artfully on the wall and while it is small, it includes a nice variety of meat and non-meat options. Even though there were only 8 menu options, almost all of them sounded good to me so I had a hard time deciding which to pick! I ended up ordering the jajang mieng and my friend got the Korean fried chicken with a side of rice. I hadn't tried Korean food before so I didn't have much to compare these meals to, but I loved the flavor of both dishes and found them uniquely delicious. Our waiter was also super kind and the food came out quickly. I already want to go back and try the other menu items that caught my eye! read more

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This restaurant has to be one of the best ramen restaurants I've been to in the triangle. It only has about 10 tables in the entire place. When we walked in, we were told we could sit anywhere. And we were immediately greeted and walked through the menu. Now, it only has 8 things on the menu but with the items we tried, they do these items well. The server was patient and did a wonderful job of clearing out tables and pacing our meal. We started with the Perfect Snow sake, which was unfiltered and an acquired sip; unfiltered being that it still had rice particles in the sake. Good, slightly sweet, I'd definitely order it again. We ordered the Pork Buns to start and the char on the pork belly with the freshness of the shallots and cucumbers and the plushness of the bao bun. These were very enjoyable. The ramen we ordered with pork broth but no mushrooms or bamboo shoots due to a mushroom allergy at our table and it was a really good, deep broth. I adore that they give you the entire egg, instead of just half like, most ramen places. We couldn't finish it all and our server boxed it up to go, and packaged the noodles separately from the broth, to keep their integrity. I enjoyed this place and would return to try other items on their menu. read more

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This place was pretty solid! We very much enjoyed the ambience and the speediness of the food that arrived! We had to wait awhile since this restaurant has the space that is basically the equivalent to a walk-in closet in comparison to the space that M Sushi enclosed. We got the hainanese chicken rice, ramen, korean fried chicken, and yuzu semifreddo. Tldr: the hainanese chicken and yuzu semifreddo was great, the ramen was good, and the KFC was tepid and soggy by the time it got to us. KFC: this was a solid appetizer... if it had come about 10-15 minutes prior to when it did because it was a bit soggy and somewhat warm by the time it got to our table. I felt the flavor was solid and penetrated through the large pieces of meat Hainanese chicken rice: this was great! The flavor was very good with the chicken and the fried scallions. I feel like the cucumber could have bit cut to smaller pieces though since they were very large but maybe the point was to bite through them? Definitely recommend giving this dish a try. Ramen: solid bowl of ramen! had all the elements needed for ramen with solid amount of toppings. nothing to complain about. Yuzu Semifreddo: This was a great one! I didn't know what semifreddo before this but it was not as cold as ice cream and the creaminess was balanced with the citrus taste of the yuzu. The red sauce was definitely a bit offputting but the flavor was good. Recommend giving a try. Overall, recommend giving this place a try. Definitely worth trying at least once read more

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My first M restaurant experience! I got the Ramen, which was pretty standard & hit the spot on a cold day- good portion size with a good number of toppings (pork chashu, black garlic oil, bamboo shoots, woodear mushroom, scallions, soft boiled egg). I think the broth's depth of flavor could be improved; the chashu wasn't the most tender I've ever had, but it was good. It may be the best ramen in Durham, but that's relative when you don't have a lot of great ramen around lol. Service was great, but they did seem short-staffed so it took a while for our food to come out. The doors to M Kokko & M Sushi are v easy to confuse, so don't be embarrassed if you go to the wrong one haha, happened to me as well. As a lot of people have mentioned, seating is very limited so would recommend coming close to opening, especially if you have a large party (they do not take reservations). Otherwise, the ambiance is good. There was a parking lot next to it, but not sure if it's paid (there are a lot of City of Durham garages nearby that are free on weekends or weekdays after 7pm). 7/10 would recommend, may be a bit overhyped but definitely try for yourself. read more

M Kokko - Ramen - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

If you're looking for a meal that'll make you wish you could eat the same thing every day, M Kokko is the place to be. We went with three people, and, as soon as the dishes hit the table, we were completely blown away. The menu is perfectly curated (thankfully, not overwhelming), and honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on it. We kicked things off with the Nashville hot chicken wings, which packed a punch but were perfectly crispy, followed by the pork belly bao--oh my--it was so tender and flavorful, it practically melted in your mouth. The beef noodles? Unfortunately, we got so caught up in devouring them, we forgot to take a picture, but let me just say they were divine. Tender beef, savory broth, and noodles that soaked up all the goodness--you can't leave without trying them. We washed it all down with some sake and a beer, but at this point, we were eating so fast and in such bliss that we were already planning our next trip before we even finished our meal. The service was also top-notch, which only made the experience that much better. If you're in Durham, you need to make M Kokko a priority. Trust me, it's worth every bite. We'll definitely be back. read more

M Kokko - Pork bao - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Tried to go to M Sushi next door but the wait was too long (Saturday night and this guy forgot to make a reservation) so they suggested this sister restaurant. How lucky for us! The menu is TINY - only 8 items including appetizers. But everything was executed so perfectly that it didn't matter. We split the pork buns (2 per order) and they were probably the best pork Bao I've had anywhere. For the mains my daughter got the Biang Biang noodles (which were absolutely amazing - especially the wide noodles themselves) and I got the Jia Jiang noodles (extremely rich and not for the faint of heart - but brilliant nonetheless). The service was impeccable. A 2-person team who ran the small dining room well, keeping tea and water full, running and checking on food and never letting an empty plate sit for more than a minute. My only complaint is that with the tiny dining room I don't know if we will ever be able to get in again! read more

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The stars aligned and somehow on a Saturday night at 7pm, I was able to walk into M Kokko and be seated immediately! Fully intending on having to wait nearby and have a drink, I instead got to enjoy the Bamboo cocktail while surrounded by the delicious smells coming from the kitchen. Obviously there were pork buns involved, but if you've had them before, then you know they were demolished before I even had the thought to snap a pic for you. Others have it handled, though. The chicken sandwich is the stuff of legends, but I decided to branch out and try the Jia Jiang Mian noodles, which were DIVINE. They were HOT (temperature, not spicy) and flavorful and gosh just so darn good. 10/10 would order again. All of the M restaurants are fabulous, but M Kokko will always have a special place in my heart (and my belly). read more

M Kokko - Jia Jiang Mian - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Tiny tiny restaurant. They feature a curated selection of Asian dishes. The menu is online you can see the latest one by scanning the QR code in my review photo. I tried the jiajiang noodles and pork buns. Both were pretty good and solid representations of the cuisine. read more

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I stopped here for a quick lunch with my son. It was close to the nearing close time so we were able to get in no problem. I will note this restaurant is so small, not at all a good place for a toddler who likes to move around. It had a very simple ambiance, with wooden tables and just a chalk board. Despite the tight corners and my son acting running around, the server was still patient and kind with us. The food was really good, I ordered the chicken wings and they were delicious, they were flavorful and saucy and crispy. I ordered a noodles dish as well but did not have time to eat it. My husband ate it later and he said it was tasty. I would recommend this place for a quick lunch if you don't mind being in close quarters. read more

M Kokko - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This used to be my favorite ramen place in the triangle. I went back for the first time in years and was devastated to find the ramen less flavorful than how I remembered it being. We got the cha shiu pork, which wasn't marinated very well. There was a little bamboo, but not substantially enough to add flavor to the ramen. The pork buns we got at the start of the meal were wonderful, though! I'm just disappointed by the quality of ramen. Service was a little slow getting us seated and they didn't check in frequently. But my boyfriend requested some chili oil for his ramen (maybe found it too bland without), and they brought it over fast. I think I had such glowing praise for this place in the past, but I'm really disappointed this time around. read more

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I give M Kokko a solid four stars. My wife and I really enjoyed the food, drink, and service here. M Kokko's Korean fried chicken is the best we've had to date in the Triangle. It was exceptional. And it looked much better than the versions we saw pictures of on Yelp that were posted in 2021. So if it was good then, then it's probably even better now (2024). M Restaurants is our favorite restaurant group in the area. They've set a standard of excellence in Durham. The M stands for Michael as in the founder, owner, and chef, Michael Lee. His wife brushed the "M" logo that represents their brand. M Kokko opened on September 27, 2016 as a Korean fried chicken joint. It's next door to M Sushi, the best sushi restaurant in the Triangle (in my opinion). M Kokko and M Sushi are hidden on the back corner of a brick building in downtown Durham. There's a small city-owned-and-operated parking lot next to the restaurants (Lot 32), but it only has 10 spaces and is often full. Alternatively, you can park on the street or in the nearby Durham Centre Parking Garage at 300 W Morgan St. For all of these options, hourly rates are enforced Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm. M Kokko is first come, first served. Unlike the other M Restaurants, M Kokko doesn't take reservations. There's a touchpad at the entrance where you can sign your party up for the waitlist. My wife and I got lucky and were seated right away around 5:30pm on a Saturday. We got the second-to-last two-top. When we arrived, the dining room and uncovered makeshift patio were almost completely full. The restaurant is very small and the space is simple. I counted exactly 22 seats inside. I didn't count the outside seats, but if I had to guess, maybe 8-10. The patio was string-lit. Inside, the tables were small and placed closely together. The vibe was casual and the place was bustling. The restrooms are shared between M Kokko and M Sushi. The main food menu was limited to eight dishes plus four desserts. Beverage-wise, they offered cocktails, sake, beer, and wine. M Kokko and M Sushi share alcohol. One of the cocktails we got here was the same as what we got at M Sushi. Here's what we had: Cocktails * Ginger Peach Mule ($17) - Tito's Handmade Vodka, ginger, peach, lime, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer * Blueberry Ginger Smash ($18) - 1792 Bourbon, rosemary, lime, simple syrup Food * KFC Wings ($17) - Garlic Soy * Ramen ($17) - pork chashu, black garlic oil, bamboo shoots, soft-boiled egg * Hainan Chicken ($17) - poached chicken, cucumber salad, chili, and soy sauce; Singapore's national dish * Biang Biang Noodle ($15) - smoked tofu, yu choy, cilantro, crispy shallots, pickled mustard, black vinegar, and chili oil Dessert * Coconut Sorbet ($11) - served in a coconut shell with "tropical fruit" The Ginger Peach Mule was excellent. That's the cocktail we had before at M Sushi, except it was $14 there about a year-and-a-half ago and $17 here. The price difference wasn't too surprising given recent high inflation. This is one of those sneaky strong drinks. It was cold and refreshing. The Blueberry Ginger Smash immediately reminded me of another cocktail I had at M Sushi and didn't like, the Purple Haze Hot Sake & Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur. While fundamentally different ingredient-wise, both cocktails reminded me of Dimetapp cough medicine. My wife liked the Blueberry Ginger Smash though, so it wasn't all bad. One of the dishes we wanted to try here was the Jia Jiang Mian (zhajiangmian), Chinese noodles with fermented black bean sauce. Unfortunately, they were out. Since we were one of the first seatings of the day, I think they had been out of Jia Jiang Mian for multiple days. That was disappointing. The KFC Wings were outstanding and I have to admit, better than I expected. This was among the best Korean fried chicken I've had anywhere, that I can recall, and this includes a lot of the tried-and-true Korean fried chicken chains. Everything about them was perfect. They got the extra crispy and crunchy texture just right. The wings were nice and meaty *and* juicy. Overall, the wings were incredibly flavorful and well balanced. If I had to nitpick, there could've been a bit more sauce. Along with the Garlic Soy flavor we got, other KFC flavors here included Spicy and Nashville Hot. The Ramen was solid. In Durham, we still prefer the ramen at Rose's because the noodle quality and texture was better there (from our experience). Also, M Kokko's ramen broth isn't the richest nor the most complex. That said, I do think it's tasty and worth ordering. The Hainan Chicken was yummy as well. This is a staple, straightforward, comforting rice and chicken dish and M Kokko did a fine job with it. My wife liked the Biang Biang Noodle more than the Ramen, but I thought the opposite. The noodles were wide, appetizing, and had nice texture. The Coconut Sorbet was light and delicious. Recommended. Service was fantastic. Kailey was our server. Everyone we interacted with was great. read more

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3.5 stars. This was a small restaurant where the wait time could be one hour long Iike our wait time for a part of four. When you add your name to the wait list on the tablet inside, make sure you add your number and check that they will text you. The inside was cozy and might be enough to hold like 30 or less people. Their menu had food that sounded good. We ordered the Pork Buns, Biang Biang Noodles, Vegan Curry Udon Kokko, Jia Jiang, Ramen, and a Yukikage Shadow Snow bottle. We were going to share the food so it wasn't bad for all four of us. The Pork Buns were good and maybe we were hungry too. The Biang Biang Noodles was tasty, the Jia Jiang was good, and the Ramen was just okay (broth wasn't what I was expecting). I didn't try any of the Vegan Curry Udon Kokko. The portion for everything was just right for us and we were full after we finished everything. This restaurant was okay and might be worth checking out if you're in the area and don't mind the wait time. read more

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Quality: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 5/5 To this day, BEST ramen I've had. Their spicy pork ramen is my go to. The menu is relatively small such that all their options are amazing. One note, the restaurant fits 20-25 people max, so the line is long, and I suggest you show up before opening or early. You can only get on the waitlist when you show up at the restaurant. Because the restaurant is small, service is really fast. Usually, food comes out within 10-15 mins. Definitely a necessary spot in durham to visit! read more

M Kokko - Pork Buns - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Yummy food. The Biang Biang noodles are the best. Servers Tristan, Ness, Brett, and Dylan are all lovely. Make sure to try the matcha cheesecake. read more

M Kokko - Biang Biang noodles - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This small place (true to the style in the origin country) is a great place to enjoy Asian fusion. Their pork buns are amazing. Their ramen bowls are how ramen is supposed to taste. It can get packed during peak hours so prepare to wait. It's worth it, I'll tell you. Try some of their other offerings! Park on the street or the adjacent lot. read more

M Kokko - Pork buns (appetizer) - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Excellent restaurant!! Went out to try this place and it exceeded by expectations. It's located in downtown Durham so there street parking go plan for. And it's not too far from the Carolina Theater. The inside of the restaurant is pretty small. There are about 10 tables. So definitely plan to come within the first hour of opening to avoid a wait. The service was great! We opted for the chilled raspberry tea. It was very good and refreshing but way too much ice. We barely got two glasses from the carafe. We both chose noodle dishes and they were delicious. Lots of freshness and flavor and a bit of heat for both. No food was left untouched. I look forward to visiting again and trying something new! read more

M Kokko - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Went back two days in a row while in Durham for a conference. First time had the biang biang noodles which were absolutely delicious- the sauce was savory and so flavorful and I respected how much cilantro was on it. The noodles were also super tasty and just the right texture. during this dinner I tried my coworkers vegan curry and was so impressed I had to sneak out to get it the next day instead of the conference food. If you're in downtown Durham looking for vegan options - look no further. The curry noodles might be my favorite noodle dish I've had. The combination of all the different elements of tastes and textures was perfection! Staff is super kind. read more

M Kokko - Biang biang - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I can't believe it's been 4 years since I reviewed M Kokko. I've had a love - not love (def not hate) relationship with M Kokko. For a while, it was my husbands favorite restaurant but then we had 2 meh experiences there and backed off. We've been back 2ce recently and the food was phenomenal so we're back no the bandwagon! The chili oil is still A++ - I put it on everything. My husband still says it's the best ramen in Durham. I love their curry udon - amazing flavor and rich stewy dish, the tempura veggies are yummy - though if I'm being extra/healthy, I'll ask for no veggies and add chicken. The pork buns are yumskies. It's tiny - which adds to its vibe and hype. But def not kid friendly place and hard to have more than 4 people. Also long wait and no reservations can be tough now that Durham is hoppin. But I guess good problems for a place to have? read more

We recently did takeout from here. We ended up going with the Ramen, the noodle bowl, and the pork belly buns. These were all really good. Can't comment on the service as we didn't eat in. When I was picking up the food, the restaurant was very intimate and nice. We will be looking to coming back this year. read more

Service very good. Minimal decor, super small and extremely overpriced. I would not return.

After visiting (and loving!) M Sushi, my boyfriend and I embarked on a mission to try the other 3 M restaurants in Durham. Next on our list was M Kokko. Situated just around the corner from its sister restaurant, it's a smaller building with a much more casual feel. It doesn't take reservations, so we had to hold our spot in line virtually (unfortunately, the iPad they used died, causing some confusion). We ordered pork buns as an appetizer, and wings and spicy ramen as our entrees. The buns and wings were solid, but we had to add quite a bit more chili oil to the ramen broth to give it a kick. But on the bright side, the prices felt very reasonable and the service was quick! We'll continue on our quest and check out M Pocha or M Tempura next. read more

M Kokko - Spicy ramen - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I had such a positive dining experience at M Sushi that I couldn't leave Durham without at least trying another of the "M" restaurants. Earlier in the evening I had appetizers and a glass of wine at The Roof at The Durham Hotel, followed by an ice cream cone at The Parlour, so it decided to order a take out item from M Kokko for my real dinner. M Kokko is in the same building as M Sushi and is just the around the corner. The restaurant itself is tiny and can probably seat 30 people max. The menu is a large chalk wall that has chalk illustrations of each item. There were no available tables, so I ordered take out. The waitlist for dine in was long, but the wait for take out was no better. The gal who took my order said it would take 30 minutes to prepare my Biang Biang noodles. After waiting outside for 30 minutes, I checked in on my order only to find out it had been sitting there. No one bothered to let me know my food was ready. I paid for my food and took it to my hotel room next door, only to discover it was cold and clumpy. I'm sure the noodles would've tasted better had it been hot when I got my order. Flavor wise, I thought it was a bit funky. It wasn't bad, but just not what I expected Biang Biang noodles to taste like. I wasn't able to pinpoint the flavor that threw me off. It wasn't the Biang Biang noodles I was accustomed to. I wasn't particularly impressed with the service at M Kokko, which was in complete contrast with the excellent service I received at M Sushi, their sister restaurant. There were 2 gals working, and they covered the tables and take out orders. They weren't as approachable and friendly, but it could be attributed to them running around, doing their best at keeping up with the volume of a small yet incredibly busy restaurant. I'm hoping the restaurant just had an off night. I look forward to trying the other M restaurants next time I'm in town, but will probably pass on revisiting this one. read more

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The service was great! Two different staff members asked if I had been helped (I entered my name on the kiosk wait list). I was seated 5 minutes later. I had the spicy ramen: WOW that deep of flavor! The portions was fair, the toppings just right. I also had the coconut sorbet, so delicious! Creamy yet refreshing, the tropical fruits just the right contrast of flavor. The place is small but has such great vibe and seating outside is also available. read more

M Kokko - Coconut sorbet - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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After leaving Durham four years ago we were dying to visit M Kokko again once we got back into town. Got there right at opening to make sure we got a table since it's a super small dining room. M Sushi next door also had a line outside before opening on a Saturday night. We got our favorite chicken sandwich and Ramen. Amazing as always! read more

M Kokko - Ramen - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Visited M Kokko for dinner on a recent trip to Durham. The space is small. I would describe the decor as industrial. The floors are polished concrete, the tables and chairs are painted black metal and wood. The menu is written in colorful chalk on the wall covered in chalkboard paint. We were seated immediately, even though they were a bit busy. For an appetizer, we got the KFC (Korean fried chicken) wings, in soy garlic. They were good, but a little more heavily battered/breaded than I usually like. For my entree, I got the spicy ramen, which came with pork chasu, wood ear mushrooms, black garlic oil, menma, a soft boiled egg, and cilantro. The broth seemed like a rich, creamy tonkotsu, and it was surprisingly not very salty. The spicy chili oil could be seen floating atop the creamy white broth. The noodles were a little bit overcooked, and the cilantro was an unexpected topping, but otherwise it was a decent bowl of ramen. Not my first choice for Korean fried chicken or ramen, but not the last choice either. read more

M Kokko - Kfc wings - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Went here a few times, the taste is good, presentation is great. Service great. Place great, during the summers, the outdoor seatings are great. read more

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What's not to like? This tiny little space behind M Sushi often has a line out the door but service is quick, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious. We were doing a staycation at the Durham Hotel and got in line a few minutes before they opened on a Saturday. We enjoyed bao buns, the (hot) chicken sandwich, and the hainan chicken, a Malaysian dish I had not tried before. We also had a great housemade tropical ice tea -- I think it was mango. All that and we were out in under an hour. We have yet to have a bad experience at any of the M restaurants in Durham. read more

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Despite what your GPS may or may not tell you, the door is right around the corner from M Sushi (same building). In fact, you have the option of waiting inside of M Sushi (or outside the shared building) after you join the waitlist. After joining the waitlist, you will receive a text with a link to view your spot. Once you are at the top, you will receive a text stating you have 5 minutes to check in. I'm not sure of the specifics, but when I refreshed the waitlist while waiting it seemed like large parties waited much longer than small parties (1-2 people). This makes sense given the small dining area of M Kokko (primarily two seat tables that can be combined for larger groups). A party of five that waited much longer than me got seated after me. While my friend and I were waiting in M Sushi, we were offered a drink menu. After looking at M Kokkos drink and dessert menu, it looks like they share the same as M Sushi. Both indoor and outdoor seating was available at M Kokko. After being seated at M Kokko, we ended up ordering the Ramen (spicy) and the Biang Biang Noodle with pork (server offered since only chicken available on menu). We also requested additional bowls to share the entrees. The ramen only had a few pieces of meat. The overall taste for the ramen was good, but it definitely wasn't spicy. We ended up mixing the sauce from the Biang Biang Noodles to add some spice to the ramen. The Biang Biang Noodles tasted good too. A bottle of water was provided at the table for self serving. The meals was okay overall but a little pricy considering what was provided. I would come again if I was in the immediate area and wanted some noodles. read more

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My classmates and I came on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. The interior was quite small and we were told that they don't seat parties of over 5 people together, so our 6-person party was split into 2 groups. I ordered the ramen (not spicy) and pork buns. The pork belly slices were not as thick as I was expecting, but the flavor tasted great! I really enjoyed the ramen! At first I was a little confused by the black broth, which just ended up being the black garlic oil. But wow, everything about the ramen tasted so good! The portion was really big for me so I couldn't even finish! Overall, we had a great experience and I would definitely come back for more ramen! read more

M Kokko - Pork Buns - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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M Kokko gave me a very great first ramen experience! I am obsessed. I hope my next ramen experiences are the same or I'll have to be back here very soon. The restaurant is small but cute, and I love the way their menu is drawn out and written on the chalkboard in detail. You go in and check in on their screen then you wait outside or next door at their other restaurant, M sushi. Try not to get tempted by their menu as well while you wait for your table. The restaurant was filled as there are only around 8 tables inside and there was only one server but he was kind and efficient. We got two plates of "KFC" wings (soy garlic and spicy) and ramen noodles, one with chicken and one with pork and both semi-spicy. The KFC wings need to be called better than KFC because they are AMAZING. The chicken itself tasted SUPER fresh which is rare to me when eating fried chicken or any meat out. The meat just felt very clean. Not to mention it was super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. We got the soy garlic and spicy and ended up loving the spicy more because it was not spicy at all and had more of a sweet and sour taste. The ramen was indescribable. Super flavorful, creamy, mouth-watering, and filling. I used to always be skeptical about the egg in ramen but I had no idea it was that good and wanted to ask for an extra one. My friend and I both loved this place and left very satisfied. read more

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The food is fine. The drinks are not worth the price. Went here for lunch today. We had the Korean Fried Chicken and the Biang Biang noodles. The KFC was probably the least flavorful I've ever had. They were beautiful but didn't taste as good as they looked. We got the spicy flavor. The Biang Biang noodles were good. I got the pear mule drink. It was horrible. It tasted like syrup and ginger. Even if the drink were great I wouldn't say it's worth the $18 they charge for a cocktail. Overall I've heard a lot of great things about M Kokko, so I was a little disappointed. The service was great! read more

M Kokko - Biang Biang Noodles - Korean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We ordered the Ramen (spicy), KFC (soy garlic), and chicken sandwich (spicy). The chicken sandwich was ordered to go, everything else was eaten at the restaurant. The absolute best item I had was the pork in the Ramen. It was tender and smoky. The grill marks added texture to the pork and I thought it was absolutely delicious. This was my first restaurant Ramen experience. It was good but not what I expected, perhaps they add coconut milk to the broth? Wasn't very spicy. Noodles will soften, but reheats well. The pork was the star. The KFC was really good. Sweet and savory is a delicate balance for me. I often don't like Korean Fried Chicken, as I find it too sweet. Not the case here, the sauce was well balanced and the chicken maintained the traditional crispness we all know and love. Reheats well in the oven or air fryer. I sampled a small portion of the sandwich several hours after it was purchased. The batter held up amazingly well. It was packaged with the pickles and sauce on the side. Very good! The restaurant size can make it a bit challenging. The waitress was quick and efficient. Would recommend read more

Love the atmosphere here...cozy but modern. Not a lot of selections, which is why everything is delicately made, and they are delicious! Highly recommend the pork buns and kfc fried chicken wing (that's what they call it here). read more

The crunch on this chicken sandwich is unrivaled. They also have black garlic oil with their ramen and though I have to admit I've yet to try their ramen, that tells me they know what they're doing. Everything I've had from here is top notch quality though. read more