Excellent fast food at the Veranda shopping mall in Concord. Stopped by for lunch earlier this week with our teen who is volunteering nearby. She had the K-cup with Korean chicken bites and I tried the S-cup with spicy pork - both were filling and delicious! Quick and friendly service. Total bill around $30 after tax and tip. Will certainly be back! read more

Ko Cups - K-cup with Korean chicken bites (top) and S-cup with spicy pork (bottom) - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

See all

Came here with my daughter. It was a good simple menu, and the food came out quick! We got a bulgolgi bowl and paired it with Spicy Mayo and Wasabi Mayo. The service was good. It's a small little shop in the middle of the plaza. By the play structure. read more

Ko Cups - K Cup - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

Ko Cups is a wonderful place when they first open in Veranda Concord California. The place is situated in an outdoor shopping area with many open seating. Parking plenty. We ordered the beef and chicken bowl. However this time the BBQ chicken very dry and tough! Rice and noodles were fine ! The beef was more shredded and cold. Hopefully it was just this one time. We will visit again to give them another review. The service was helpful and professional. read more

See all

Decent for Korean take out but they don't know how to cook rice! I've been here a handful of times and every time the rice is too wet!

The waiter customer service was amazing. She helped me with everything from what soda I should get to the sauces. The ambiance was nice. I ordered the bulgogi and the 10 piece chicken. My issue is the chicken wasn't seasoned, SMDH who doesn't season chicken. That is why I gave it a 1 . The bulgogi bowl was cool. Way better than the chicken which was a surprise cuz who messes up on fried chicken?? Won't be coming back to order chicken again. You shouldn't have to dip the fried chicken into sauces just to make the food taste good especially if your food is seasoned. The sauces weren't the issue like I said it was the lack of seasoning. Just own up to it and keep it moving --to the owner. read more

Good place to have a quick bite inside of the shopping center and the movie theater. Great outdoor seating. I've been coming here since they were opened. Food is always good to get a quick bite. Service is great. read more

See all

A quick, on-the-go Korean spot in Concord while walking around Veranda. Customer service is always great! Definitely recommend this go-to Korean place. Especially, for the price! read more

Ko Cups - B Cup K Cup S Cup Fountain Barq's Root Beer Fountain Minute Maid Lemonade - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

Great food, although service has been pretty bad. It was Sunday and apparently they don't serve tteokboki on sundays but I was not informed that and they just made me order a number one without telling me that they were out of the tteokboki read more

This is one of those fast food Korean spots that provide good service with yummy meats and rice! They have an array of sauces for your tasting pleasure. Not much seating inside but why not take it outside to sit by the water fountains?! It's so beautiful out there. read more

See all

They need to learn to cook rice. They shouldn't be clumped together and soft as mashed potato. read more

Ko Cups - The food is ok for a takeout place but they need to learn to cook rice. They used too much water and they clumped together. - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

See all

Good food at a great value. These days a good hot meal fast at a decent price seems rare. Ko cups was fast and good. Bulgogi bowl was flavorful with heaping large portions of meat, plenty of rice and noodles. The chicken poppers were also very delicious and large portions. (Maybe a bit more batter than chicken) but good portion nonetheless. No skimpy chipotle servings here. I like the various sauce options they have available to tryout and serve yourself. Keep up the good work Ko Cups read more

Such an awesome concept! Delicious Korean barbecue in a hefty little bowl aka "cup". I dig it! I was hanging out in the Veranda one day and decided to grab something quick for dinner. I realized that I hadn't yet tried Ko Cups and decided to give it a whirl. First off, I love the fast casual vibe! Many of the Korean bbq spots around these parts are larger sit down restaurants that are primarily meant for larger parties to dine in at. While there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, it makes it difficult for solo diners to enjoy a casual and lest costly meal. With Ko Cups, you get the same Korean barbecue taste but without the pricey cost and sit down experience. When I walked in, I was warmly greeted by the staff. Told them that it was my first time there and they explained the ordering process. You choose a cup of your choice and customize the sides to your liking or keep them as is. I ordered the B-cup which contains grilled beef ribeye bulgogi with rice, corn, lettuce, and japchae noodles. There are various sauces on a counter in the back that you can choose from to top off your bowl. I topped mine off with mild gochujang mayo and sesame mayo. It was so damn flavorful! The bulgogi was tender and sweet. The combination of everything went so well together. It's like a mini Korean bento squeezed together in a bowl. I truly enjoyed it. For the price, you really get a lot of food in that bowl! The bowl will run you about $10 which is an absolute steal for dinner these days. Plus, you can enjoy your meal while relaxing in the outdoor space in the Veranda. I can't believe that I didn't try this place sooner. This will without a doubt be a regular grub spot for me when I'm hanging out in the Veranda now. read more

Ko Cups - Inside the B-cup - So good! - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

See all

Chicken teriyaki bowl Always on point . I like that they are not greedy with their utensils and condiments!!! Awsome vibe migos in the back always getting whippy! read more

I ordered a bim bap with just japchae only. They gave me rice only. They weren't busy, no lines. Just a quiet weekday night. Other than that, I'll say the portion was pretty large, enough for a full meal. read more

In a nutshell; ok food to just chill while hanging out in the nice plaza. The bulgogi cup I got was fairly decent. Good amount of bulgogi, egg was ok, good amount of rice. The fries are bit of a disappointment though, I paid for bbq chicken add-on and it was very dry. The fries itself are ok, wasn't too greasey but thought it'd be better. Wasn't difficult to get a seat, plenty of chairs and tables around. Nice plaza to just relax and eat at. Overall ok place to just stop by if you're looking for some easy asian/korean food. read more

See all

I wonder why employer letting employees having the AirPods while doing register? Food pretty good lil bit oily and rice very mushy. Part of the noodles hot and cold no wonder my food came out so quick. read more

The flavor was there but it was barely warm. I was given my order pretty fast but the quality was poor. I was hoping it would be fresh, this was my first time trying Korean food. The cashier was chill tho. read more

I don't normally like to eat out for Korean food unless it's all you can eat. It's simply more economical and enjoyable. I still ate here with my family regardless though because it looked interesting and it's local. In the end, Ko Cups did nothing to change my mindset about eating out for Korean food but that doesn't mean it was bad. It was just fine. I got a B Cup with a fried egg. The bulgogi was flavorful, as most bulgogi I've eaten. Having half rice and half japchae was also nice. The unfortunate thing was that the fried egg was overhard. I prefer my eggs to be fried while retaining the runny yolk. I'll probably have to tell them that if I eat here again. My cousin and sister shared their order of fries with me. The fries were not very good. They were soggy, not at all crispy, and I'd even go so far as to say they were undercooked. Most unfortunate and incredibly disappointing. I liked that they had what I'm assuming is an all you can drizzle sauce cart thing that customers can use for their orders to their heart's content. I liked the gochumayo. If doing so weren't unsanitary and a total prick move on my part, I would've drank it out of the bottle. Overall, Ko Cups is okay. It's far from the best non-AYCE Korean food in Concord. I'd prefer Plus 82 in Sun Valley Mall over this, which is also significantly easier to park at. In a pinch though, this suffices. But parking at the Veranda is a total pain so it's unlikely that I would actively seek this out again anytime soon unless I was already shopping in the area. read more

Ko Cups - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

Bibimbap is life I always come here and like to add their meats to my bibimbaps :P'!! Service always good and the store is cute read more

Ko Cups - Bibimbap Cup with bulgolgi and Kodakk Korean Chicken Bites - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

See all

Not bad for quick food before a movie. Reasonable cost. No korean cooks but that's Cali for you.

Cute little spot we passed by and decided to try. We ordered the fries topped with bulgogi and egg, and it was pretty good! My favorite part is how they have their sauces available for self-serve, so you can grab as much as you like. read more

Ko Cups - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

Come see Ko or Dennis and they'll take care of you. I've been coming here for years and these guys are the best and the food taste great and service is fast. All their employees are so friendly and knew me by name and had my order ready before I even ordered it!!! I highly recommend their food ! My favorite was the A cup and b cups!! Thanks Dennis and Ko! read more

Ko Cups - Come see Ko or Dennis and they'll take care of you. I've been coming here for years and these guys are the best and the food taste great! - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

A quick and cheap place to scratch that Korean food itch! I've tried all the bowls, rose tteokbokki and wings over the years and they're all good. Not the best ofcourse but you get your money's worth. read more

Food came out super fast. The flavors were amazing. I got the K Cup and it came with lots of chicken on top. I think I would've liked it a little better if there weren't so many cabbage in it and if the japchae wasn't cut so small. It was a little hard trying to pick and slurp them up when they were cut into bite-sized lengths. The store is also located in a very busy plaza, so you might be driving around for parking for a while. Despite that, it is VERY worth the wait. read more

Very delicious!! The best thing is the PRICE! I can't believe this humongous bowl piled with ingredients was only $10!!! SO worth the price. K-Cup - 10/10 - the Korean fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce was SO tasty!!! The outer layer was so crispy but so tender inside. I was pleasantly surprised! Went very well with the included corn and japchae and rice. Combo cup - 8/10 - we got half bulgogi beef and half bbq chicken. The chicken was a bit dry for me taste, but still very very delicious! Super tasty and a large portion as well. Outdoor seating area - 100/10 - absolutely beautiful sitting area outdoors (with overhead cover/ shading umbrellas) in an elevated food court setting. Lots of open air next to a cool fountain and fake grass area to lounge on. No indoor seating, even without the pandemic. read more

Ko Cups - K-Cup - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

See all

Need a Korean food fix? COME HERE! The food is super tasty, and there's a lot of it for only $10! I usually order the B-Cup which consists of: beef bulgogi, lettuce, glass noodles (Japchae), rice (white or brown), corn, and yellow pickled radish! Of course, the sauces are a MUST. Mix all the ingredients together you got--a bite full of flavorful beef/noodles, crunchiness from the lettuce/radish, sweetness from the corn, and the base component of rice. You won't be disappointed. My go-to order: B-Cup drenched in their mild mayo gochujang sauce! read more

See all

Came here for a quick late night snack and got a B Cup with a fried egg. This place reminds me of Halal Guys meets Korean food (a bunch of delicious things thrown together with some sauce). The cup had a little bit of everything - beef bulgogi, corn, japchae, rice, and pickled radish. On the side you can dip into three sauces of your choosing so that every bite is a little different. We will be coming back next time we're looking for a quick and tasty meal or snack. read more

Ko Cups - B Cup with Fried Egg - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

I love korean food and when I saw that this place had a unique way of presenting korean food, I had to give it a try. Located in a plaza it was easy to locate and quick to order. I do like that this place does give the option of ordering white rice or brown rice for those who are trying to eat healthy. I do wish they offered more than just 6 options, but oh well. They have grilled ribeye beef bulgogi, korean style chicken bbq, bibimbap, korean style spicy pork, korean dumplings and korean chicken bites. Each cup ranges from $7-$9 most expensive being the beef bulgogi and the dumplings being the cheapest. You can also add fried egg, kimchi, dumplings a la carte (4pcs) or change the rice type for an additional $1 each. I ordered the k-cup which is the korean chicken bites, sweet and spicy with brown rice, lettuce and noodles. It also was topped with yellow radish, sweet corn and sesame seeds. The chicken was crispy and had a nice sweet/sour flavor to it. I really enjoyed this dish. My fiance ordered the beef bulgogi bowl and unfortunately what past reviewers wrote about the bulgogi being too salty is true. It was also overcooked and I would not recommend it to anyone. Overall, the place is good but wish there was more variety. read more

See all

1 star for service. 5 stars for food, if done right. (bulgogi is good, chicken is dry) We usually love this place - food is very delicious. We get the bibimbap cup with bulgogi added. We either go in store or order thru yelp. It's fast and quick Korean food, and my kid likes the dumplings there, loves the beef bibimbap. I ordered thru yelp/grubhub so I could do order pickup as I was in a hurry and in transit, and left a nice tip on my order. Unfortunately, one of the cups was wrong and since we don't like chicken, couldn't eat any of the dish. I called the restaurant who basically said, SOL, you can get a free bulgogi with your next order of the bibimbap cup. I heard the person's name but didn't write it down. We tried to eat the cup but it didn't taste the same ( you need to mix all the items together), so I called back and they said since the meat is added at the end, it doesn't affect the taste. We are not vegetarians, we like meat (beef) in our bibimbap. The chicken was super dry. I asked if the manager could call me and they said sure but didn't take my number. I asked if they could write down my number. I asked for her name and she gave me a name that was different from what she said on my last call. She refused to give me the manager's name. I highly doubt they will call me. If the manager calls, I will change my rating for this place. I contacted grubhub and they refunded me for the dish. read more

Ko Cups - Chicken in the bibimbap cup. - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

I go here every time i'm in Concord. What can I say? Their B-Cup never fails to pleasantly surprise me. I've never left this place unsatisfied. The rice is sticky, hot, and fresh. The japchae is seasoned to perfection. The meat is juicy, tender, and flavorful. The corn is sweet and crunchy. Everything is just-amazing. Totally recommend this place to anyone who hasn't tried it. read more

KO cup is a my go to place for Korean comfort food. They are located in the Veranda outdoor mall with plenty of outdoor seatings. The actual place inside is small with no seatings inside but there are bunch of seating outside in the common area. Service is always quick when I go there since everything is already premade and all you do is choose your toppings. Food: I ordered the combo cup which comes with two meat option of spicy pork and chicken bite. I enjoy both of the meat especially the chicken bites. I enjoy the flavor of the chicken as its sweet and sour. The spicy pork was also pretty good but a bit on the drier side which is why I am giving it 4/5. It also comes with sauces that you can choose from such as mayo and gochujang. I recommend going with the house Mayo sauce. Each KO combo cup cost about $12 which is pretty cheap consider that inflation on food has been on the rise. I recommend this place for anyone looking for quick comfort food and at a very reasonable price. read more

Ko Cups - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

See all

Made a pit stop to The Veranda Plaza for a brief break on our way home to SJ. Yelped local spots and my 8yo wanted Korean food. Staff was friendly and provided quick service. Small menu made it easy to order. Not overwhelming trying to choose food. Food was yummy, light, and just the right amount. Ordered and ate outside as there were plenty of outdoor tables within the location. read more

See all

Okay, this spot just hits it right for me. Not only they are affordable, but they give you enough to have leftovers for later (for me anyway). I don't eat rice anymore (unless they're in sushi or korean food), but if I crave for it, I will drive here to satisfy my rice craving and it never disappoints. I always get their K-cup which consists of chicken bites and you have the option to get it savory or sweet/spicy, and you could never go wrong with the latter option. Always get egg and drizzle them with their mayo gochujang and spicy gochujang. They have yummy sauces so you could never go wrong with whatever you dress them up with. Prices are also affordable for these so I mean, It's always a win-win. read more

Ko Cups - Ko Fries Menu (11/13/2020) - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

See all

Decided to give this place a try on my way to West Wind Drive-in to watch a movie. No line on a late Sunday afternoon which was surprising since the Veranda is usually packed! Maybe because the of the rain, people decided to stay home. It's nice for a change! ;) Anyways, I ordered the combo cup with the spicy pork and sweet & spicy chicken bites. I also opted for everything in the cup which comes with corn, lettuce, jap chae, rice and a slice of the yellow pickled radish! All for just $9!!! What a deal!!!! Really can't find a meal for $9 anywhere else and can fill you up as well (aside from fast food chains) So the food got cold before I dug in (completely my fault for waiting 1.5 hrs before digging in). I did not get to experience it when it was fresh, but I can honestly say the spicy pork was still really good. The chicken bites unfortunately was soggy but it was still good with the extra gochujang sauce. The lady taking my order was really nice and explained each sauce and told us their most popular ones: sesame Mayo and gochujang Mayo! She gave me a packaged container of each and I definitely suggest both if you ever visit Ko Cup! For all the French fries fanatics, they now offer fries dosed in an array of sauces and choice of protein! Kind of reminds me of the fries from koja kitchen! I will definitely come back next time to try the fries! read more

See all

Wanna get a good "bang" for your buck? Get a C-cup. No, really let me explain... This joint opened at the Veranda in Concord on March, 16, 2019. Whenever we went to the Veranda, it really didn't pique our interest since they have other food options to choose from, and it wasn't on the top of our list. One day, we decided to give it a try and to our surprise, it wasn't that bad....it was actually pretty good and enjoyable. As the name of the business implies, everything comes in a "cup" or more like a bowl. I guess "Ko Cups" has a nicer ring compared to "Ko Bowls." Well, the "Ko" is shortened from Korean, and they offer Korean-style BBQ served in a cup of bowl. For a combo meal ($9), you get a couple of proteins on top of rice (white or brown) and noodles. You can get additional toppings of fried egg and kimchi for a dollar each. You want more rice, just pay a dollar fifty more. And if you want more food, they also have dumplings (4) for four bucks. Well, that's a dollar a dumpling if my math is correct. They have a set menu to choose from and all are under ten bucks. B-cup ($9) is grilled ribeye beef bulgogi, C-cup ($8) is Korean-style chicken BBQ, S-cup ($8) is Korean-style spicy pork, M-cup ($7) is Korean dumplings and a bowl of Bibimbop ($9) gets you a bowl of mixed veggies and eggs. You can add as many extra items as you want for an additional fee. It comes in a perfect vehicle and you can get it to-go as is. Especially during this pandemic, it's the perfect take-out food as it doesn't create any extra waste. Keep in mind, this is not gourmet food but more like Korean comfort/fast food. For the price you're paying, it will fill you up nicely and satisfy one's craving. A solid 3 1/2 for me. #YelpChallenge2020 review No. 28 read more

See all

Girls night... we come here. If it is a hot day in the way east bay it seems like a group of us gather here for our meal! Why: Super friendly staff Guilt free menu with the option to load it up with heaps of guilt. The shop is clean. The staff managing the mall keeps everything clean exterior clean. The food comes fast and it is always tasty. If you're lucky there will be a cute and super sweet doggie seated near you outside. read more

The food here is delicious. Quick service to go. I went in and people are friendly . Food is served warm and ready to eat tasty. The place is located in a shopping village area so parking during holidays gets super busy. read more

Ko Cups is located in The Veranda along with a series of other food locations like Pressed Juicery, Popbar, and Silverlake Ramen. On my way back from Martinez, I decided to stop by for a to-go lunch and was not disappointed! Although there was a short line of about 4-5 customers, it moved fairly quickly! Menu: In terms of the menu, it's pretty small with only about 6 different options, but if a rice bowl with some meat is what you're craving, then this is perfect for you! I was tempted to try the K-cup as it seemed like some sort of fried chicken tossed in sauce but ended up getting the combo cup with bulgogi and BBQ Chicken. They also let you choose which type of rice you would like (white or brown) and pulled out a menu of the other items that come in the bowl to ask if I had any allergies or didn't want anything in the bowl. Food: Once I got the bowl itself, I made myself 3 sauce cups (teriyaki, mayo, and their house soy sauce) and headed home! The bowl came with corn, radish, japchae, and brown rice in addition to the meat. Overall, it was pretty good, but I have to say, it's nothing that you couldn't make by yourself at home. In a pinch though, this place is a great option when you're craving a home cooked rice bowl and don't have the time to make it yourself! Price: The total for my combo bowl was $10.98. I didn't add an egg, but that is also an option for an extra dollar or two. read more

Ko Cups - Combo Cup with Bulgogi and Chicken | @kristeatsfood - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

The last time I had Ko Cups, I'm sure the under cooked pork gave me food poisoning...yet here I am getting a bulgogi bowl. There's corn, japchae, rice, radish, and of course, the beef. Ko Cups is always a good option in the Veranda for quick meals where you don't have to wait too long. read more

See all

I was craving Korean food last week and I wanted something fast and casual. I searched my trusty Yelp app and found Ko Cups. I got a Combo Cup $9 which comes with two proteins of your choice, rice, lettuce and noodles. I got an additional fried egg on top for $1. I chose the bulgogi and chicken bites as my protein and both were very good. I asked for a lid for my food and a to-go bag since I didn't think I'd be able to finish it. Surprisingly I was able to eat it all which is rare for me. Perfect for a quick, yummy meal. Ko Cups is located at the Veranda right in front of the theater. There's no indoor seating but there's plenty of outdoor seating. The day I came, there happened to be a live band at the Veranda so I got to enjoy my food with some entertainment. Great place! I'll be back for another meal soon! read more

See all