An LA classic for good reason. I had been looking for an excuse to try this place when I heard about it recently. I went last weekend to the Lunar New Year event in NoHo and saw that they had the truck there - it was kismet. I decided to order the Korean short rib burrito for my first dive into the Korean Mexican fusion world. I was not disappointed. Love how the kimchi and short rib work within a burrito, and it's very fair pricing for what you get. I liked that they weren't stingy with the beef. The flavor was savory and had plenty of the umami flavor you expect from Korean bbq, and the kimchi brings a great crunch. The line was long for the truck, but from what I've heard, I may have gotten off easy with only a 30 minute wait - this place is popular! Anyway, really dug it and found it something fascinating and new to me. Excited to try the tacos next. read more

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I've been to the truck many times and today they were parked in front of the Ueberroth building at UCLA (on the west side of Le Conte & Westwood Blvd). The line wasn't too bad for lunch on a Thursday but the wait for your food can take 15 minutes. The popular things I heard being ordered were the short rib tacos and the short rib burrito. My go to is the burrito and it is still delicious. So much Korean bbq flavor! It was large and stuffed with the short rib goodness, scrambled eggs, diced potatoes and a little cheese. Sounds like a breakfast burrito doesn't it? With a side of kimchi, my lunch was perfect. One of the few trucks I would consider a favorite. If you see it, don't second guess yourself. Get the burrito or a taco at the very least! read more

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is it just me or am I the only one that associate Kogi BBQ truck as one of the OG's food truck out there? Not my first rodeo but first time reviewing it. It's long overdue! But I guess you can call it fate when we saw the Kogi BBQ truck at the Jackalope Festival at Pasadena this past weekend. I ordered and enjoyed the short rib burrito! For the price and the portion and the flavor - come on, it's so worth it! Definitely recommend the short rib burrito! Delicious and satisfying. I love the combination of the rice, kimchi, and meat all rolled up in a burrito! Yum! I can't wait until we meet again! read more

Kogi BBQ Truck - Short rib burrito - Korean Near Me

Amazing very well flavored food. Decently priced and fast service. It's open late in the nights too. Would have liked to see a couple of chairs or a table to stand and eat. Would definitely go back! read more

Hands down best Korean-Mexican fusion truck ever. I have been coming to this truck for years and I always bring people from out of town to come try kogi because it is that good. I absolutely love their short rib tacos but the best thing ever is their Pac-Man quesadilla!! Literally all their meats in a quesadilla with various kogi sauces. This is one of the best places for fusion cuisine and the ambiance is great since it's a taco truck! Service here is good and fast so you'll never be disappointed. Don't miss out on trying this truck. It's so yummy. read more

Can't get enough of this food truck. I remember when they first opened over a decade ago and I was so stoked to go every time they were nearby! My friends at the time would rave about it and I can see why. My absolute go to no matter what is the Blackjack Quesadilla with extra sauce on the side. The sauce for that is AMAZING. It has that nice citrus flavor. Super delicious and they always load up the quesadilla with a ton of meat. I used to get the spicy pork burrito but it's always too much for me. My bf got it and thought it was way better than their Pac-Man burger! We came by again tonight after not having it for a few months and this one is actually one of their normal spots in NoHo along Magnolia in front of the park. The worker tonight was super nice. The food came out super quick so we weren't freezing out! Nowhere to sit but we planned to take it home anyway (which was awful because it was right around rush hour). Luckily there's a ton of open space along Magnolia so you can park right in front or behind the truck. Definitely recommend trying this food truck if you're looking for a good Korean Mexican fusion. Can't go wrong with kbbq tacos and burritos!! IG: @ammysalamii read more

Kogi BBQ Truck - Blackjack Quesadilla with a side of extra sauce (ask for it) IG: @ammysalamii - Korean Near Me

Came here on a late late tuesday night and it hit every craving I had. The Verde truck stops right outside the USC Village every Tuesday from 10-11 pm and I highly recommend! I ordered the sliders (8$) and the short rib taco (3$) and they were delicious. Both are decently spicy and topped with the same type of kimchi slaw (?). The short rib taco is a crowd favorite so I would definitely recommend trying it. The food is a little messy to eat but any good taco is like that. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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Honestly expected more from Roy Choi's truck that started it all but I guess more than the flavors, it is about the original novelty of Korean-Mexican fusion. I thought the sauce was too strong/overwhelming and the marinades were not very remarkable. Perhaps next time I would ask for light sauce ? To make the proteins shine a little more? I was fairly underwhelmed for the price point but open to trying again if I happen to be very hungry and in the area of one of the trucks read more

The Kogi BBQ truck has been a go-to of mine in LA since I moved here 12 years ago. Back then, I used to chase it all over town and would wait on a giant line to get my Kogi faves. While the foot truck mania has calmed down in recent years, Kogi is still a crowd pleaser. Over the years, I've had pretty much everything on the menu and trust me when I say it's all good. I love the spicy pork and chicken tacos, the Kogi Dog, the Kogi Kimchi Quesadilla, and the Kogi Sliders. The Sriracha Bar is a great dessert, too! read more

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Man I miss Kogi Truck when it was cracking back then around 2012ish.. there was a truck at the SMC campus during lunch and I'd get their short rib burrito every single time, every day and it seemed like there were lot more trucks in various locations. Fast forward and they do have a schedule of their trucks and where they are, but it's not as often nor are they close to me. I tried their short rib burrito after a decade - the taste is still pretty much the same which is a good thing. Don't forget their sauce!! I'd recommend sticking to the burrito if it's your first time (and for subsequent visits youll probably stick to it as i have). Their tacos are a bit pricy for what you get, and their other options I haven't tried so I can't comment on them but since it's Roy's truck, I'm sure they all slap. It's a food truck so service is quick takeaway, take order, prepare food, and take it to go. Not much of an ambiance as again it's a food truck. You know what you're going there for and what you'll get. They do have an actual brick and mortar spot according to their site but I have yet to go there. read more

Loving the tofu option and seriously it is delicious. Even if you don't like tofu. Such fun. And the kimchi is amazing.

I finally got a chance to try the legendary Kogi truck this last weekend at the Dodger's Stadium, and it was pretty great. Kogi is a korean fusion taco truck, the type of thing you really would only find in LA. Starting about 15 years ago, Kogi has spread across greater LA and has gone through the whole hype life cycle. Few trucks, or any restaurants, have had the impact Kogi has. The food is solid. I was only able to try the short rib tacos at the event I was at, but they were real winners, with the delicious classic Kogi sauce and awesome short rib. I still would like to try the tofu taco at some point. Kogi trucks move all over LA in a set schedule, so odds are good there is one near you at one point or another. Service was pretty fast. At the very least, its worth trying to see if you enjoy it - I sure did. read more

Kogi BBQ Truck - Korean Near Me

I chased the truck and got a quesadilla and tacos. With Kogi's brick and mortar now closed, the food truck is your only option to get the goods. I've had the truck a few times now and just keep coming back to the Kimchi Quesadilla. It has a generous amount of kimchi on it but it balances well with the cheese. Just the right amount of spice. You'll usually wait a bit for your food, but it's made to order so it's to be expected. They have FOUR trucks now so you can surely find them out and about. Check out their website to see where they'll be stationed on a particular day. Weekdays they look to only operate at night, whereas weekends they're also open for lunch. read more

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I am a huge fan of Korean food and especially Chef Roy Choi. I had a short visit to LA and searched for the Kogi truck just try try it and I was NOT disappointed! I had the Spicy Pork Taco and the Short Rib Taco. I could not decide which i liked better, I loved them both. So much more I would like to try. Definitely want to come back. read more

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Wow, what a great find in Westwood Village, UCLA. This truck is at different locations each day of the week. Go to their website to find out where they will be. My first time trying Kogi per recommendation from a friend. I love the idea of Korean-Mexican food fusion. I got their popular, "must try," short rib & spicy pork tacos + Chocolate Tres Leche cake. Short Rib Taco (5/5): Sooo YUMMM!!! The short rib flavor is bold and has a mouth-watering aroma from a block away. instead of being paired with cilantro and salsa as traditional tacos are, it's paired with lettuce with a hint of Kimchi dressing to it. It's a perfect combo. Spicy Pork (5/5): Also delicious in its porky way. Again, great flavoring. They pack each taco and are not skimpy with their meats. Chocolate Tres Leche Cake (0.5/5): This was a huge disappointment. It's not a tres leche cake at all. It's in this dainty aluminum tin foil cup and was not soaked in tres leche at all, nor was it chocolatey. The best way I could describe this is it's like oreo crumble without the strong oreo flavor (more like grainy/Sandy texture that's black + candied peanut butter on top and a rice pudding type of mixture in the center of the cake. It's weird at best and definitely not worth the $4. I'm going to be nice and not take 1 star away for this as I know this is not their specialty. Excited to come back again to try their other menu items like burritos and quesadilla. read more

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This place is unreal. And for the price you can't beat it. The short rib is marinated beyond perfection in a Korean galbi sauce. I always get the Pac-Man quesadilla which comes with chicken, pork and short rib meat and 3 sauces which elevate your tastebuds to nirvana. The wings are ok but everything else is a home run. If you're a desert person get there early because they sell out fast of their chocolate tres leches cake which I have yet to try. Parking sucks as this is a taco truck but service is pretty fast. read more

Such a new innovative blend of flavors and I think it's so cool to see Korean and Mexican fusion. The meat was tough and salty however, and I was disappointed from that. I had heard about Kogi BBQ truck for so long but never tried it, and was excited to try the kogi tacos. The prices were a tad expensive for what it is, and the wait time was around 10 minutes for each taco. read more

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Created in 2008 by celebrity chef and lifelong Angelino, Roy Choi, the Kogi trunk has become a Los Angeles food stable and a personal favorite of mine. The food you will enjoy at Kogi is Korean-Mexican fusion and authentically LA. Here are some of my favorite dishes: -The Kogi Burrito (protein, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cheese, shredded greens, onions, cilantro, and a Korean chili-soy sauce): The food truck is most well-known for their short rib as the protein, which is incredibly delicious and flavorful, but my favorite burrito is actually the tofu burrito (vegetarian friendly). If you leave the tofu burrito over-night, it is even better, as the tofu will really soak in all the flavor of the Korean-chill sauce. :-) -Kimchi Quesadilla (quesadilla with cheese, kimchi, and Kogi's salsa roja): I don't think there is a more perfect quesadilla on the planet. The sauce is perfectly spicy while also loaded with flavor. The kimchi gives the quesadilla some texture and really balances well with the cheese. -Blue Moon Mulita (cheese, grilled onions, chicken with Kogi's Salsa Azul): Not only is the mulita mind-blowingly delicious, but you can also get one for, like, $4. The mulita is fried and crunchy, sandwiching the chicken with melted cheese and topped with this out-of-this-world purple sauce they call Salsa Azul that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. With regard to service, the staff are friendly and provide quick service. Right now, the truck is parked on Overland near Palms. But be mindful, there is only street parking and it's limited. Due to COVID, people aren't allowed to sit and must take their food-to-go. read more

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Short Rib Burrito is the best Korean Mexican fusion I've had in a while. My first bite made me feel some type of way. The meat was soft and tender. The flavors were on point and you get the best of both worlds for sure. You get the sweet and savory from the meat, tang from the kimchi, the kick from the rice and the light contrast from the veggies. If you're looking to treat yourself to a heavy meal on the go, this is the place to go. I catch Kogi bbq truck in Venice on the first of every month on abbot kinney blvd! read more

Kogi BBQ Truck - Galbi short ribs burrito worth it!! - Korean Near Me

Always bomb food. So flavorful and so unique!! I take all my out of town friends here. read more

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* ordered through Uber Eats * Food was 5/5, service was 4.5/5 but not bad at all!! I'd been wanting to try the ~famous~ Kogi Truck for years now as I'd heard such amazing things about Roy Choi's establishments and it did not disappoint! I tried all 4 kogi style tacos and the kimchi quesadilla ($22 total). The quesadilla is exactly what it sounds like and is the perfect amount of flavor and greasey. All of the tacos were great too - I loved trying all the different proteins but the short rib was definitely my favorite and worth the upgrade. I ordered on Uber Eats and it said it would be ready at 7:45pm, but upon arrival they hadn't started the order. It wasn't a big deal and they were fast, but I had timed arriving based on when it was supposed to be ready so it was a little off of my estimates. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

I've been getting Kogi for YEARS!!! They're just so good! Blackjack quesadilla (sub with tofu) and calamari tacos are my favorite!!! So much flavor! read more

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To be honest, the truck doesn't look like much from the outside, so we only ordered from here because it's open super late and didn't have a line. I didn't check Yelp before, so I do wish they had pictures or descriptions of the food. Kogi Dog ($7): Hot dog, kimchi, lettuce mix. Not sure what else was in here, but it was really good. I've never had a hot dog with vegetables on it, and this was really tasty and well-balanced. Pacman Quesadilla ($8): Short rib, spicy pork, chicken inside with 3 sauces. Not sure what the sauces were, but they were a lot of fun and added even more variety to my bites of quesadilla. I appreciated this unique take on a quesadilla. Yummy, don't miss out on this food truck! read more

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Wow! Wow! Wow! Flavor explosion times a million! We had the "world-famous" short-rib taco and the two different quesadillas - spicy chicken and blackjack. Every bite was sensational! Thanks, Roy Choi! You're da bomb! read more

Kogi BBQ Truck - Short Rib Taco Blackjack quesadilla Spicy Chicken quesadilla - Korean Near Me

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If I'd written this review 10-12 years ago, the Kogi Truck would have received five stars. Korean tacos!?! Who invented such madness?! Alas, this review is a few years too late. Literally hundreds of tacos later perhaps I'm jaded or maybe my expectations are just too high. The food is still great but it doesn't have the same wow factor. The calamari taco and the blackjack quesadilla are still our top two selections but literally the whole menu is solid. read more

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For years, Roy Choi's Kogi BBQ Truck has to me embodied the glory that is the culinary scene in Los Angeles. Well executed fusion and a cool vibe from genuine Angelinos is everything right about this city, but over the past few years my trips to the Kogi BBQ food trucks haven't quite met the bar that was set years ago. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? This particular truck is often parked out in Palms, and it's perfectly situated for when I get a late night craving. There's often not a line, and they sling out orders in short order. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $4.00 will get you flagship Short Rib or Spicy Pork tacos, and while that's expensive, it's worth pointing out that all of these are absolutely packed with filling. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? It's hard to mess up Korean fusion tacos, but especially compared to past visits my recent trips to Kogi trucks have fallen a bit short of expectation. The tortillas were weak, no doubt, and even the meats were drier than they've been in the past. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? I'll always recommend Roy Choi, but these days I'll direct people to his other endeavors apart from Kogi. No Star. read more

Kogi BBQ Truck - Short Rib : Spicy Pork Tacos: $4.00 each - Korean Near Me

So good! Tried the short rib and calamari tacos and chili chicken quesadilla. The tacos had great flavor and served piping hot. Best to check the schedule ahead of time. Can't wait to go back! read more

Had to come by and try the short rib taco, unfortunately it was after I was full on Tommy's burgers. The tacos were good, tasted like a Korean/Mexican fusion taco. That was the intent I bet lol. I think next time I should try the quesadillas. I was looking for something not so much on the sweet side. read more

This review is specifically for their catering services. I booked Kogi for my wedding in October 2021. Our original caterer canceled on us at the last minute but I ended up being so happy they did because we were able to get Kogi instead! Once I booked the date, everything was a breeze. The food was amazing and our guests were so excited to have Kogi at the wedding. They loved it so much that we ended up extending the amount of time they were on site. They were professional and arrived on time and ready to go. I was thrilled with having them as my caterer! read more

I straight up love the idea of Korean-Mexican fusion. I went with a taco trio: - Short Rib Taco - Calamari Taco - Spicy Pork Taco What's fun is that they also have a nice selection of Korean drinks and sodas. I love the grape drink that actually has pieces of grape in it, and the carbonated milk drink. Plus they have cactus cooler! read more

Their food truck was featured at my college dining hall. I got the short rib tacos. The meat was so over cooked it was VERY DIFFICULT TO CHEW. It's quite hard to mess up short ribs so kudos to them for doing that. The flavor was honestly below average. Would've only given them 1 star for the taco but their service is good so add 1 star for that read more

Kogi BBQ Truck - Taco, kimchi & sprouts not included - Korean Near Me

I've been a fan of Roy Choi for quite some time but hadn't made it to the truck yet. During SXSW 2019, I was lucky enough to attend Roy's interview with Jeff Weiss and try his collaboration with Aaron Franklin (Franklin Barbecue). I hope to God hope they make that a real thing one day! A couple weeks ago, we tracked the truck down in Santa Monica. At the truck were fans of the Neflix show Chef, fans of Roy, and regulars. I enjoyed sitting back reading all of the stickers on the truck and watching all of the interactions while I waited for my food. The anticipation had me dying. I was sooo hungry that day because I purposely skipped breakfast before my flight just to hit the truck right off the plane. Finally they called my name after about 15 minutes and it was if angels ascended from the heavens. It was just as I expected and the food hit the spot!!! We got the Blackjack Quesadilla and the World Famous Short Rib Tacos. I'd say that was more than enough. You can't go wrong with throwing a burrito in your bag and heading over to the beach either. No choice is a bad one here. Do yourself a favor and make the trek. Roy, please bring some of this culture to Austin. We're a taco city and yours would have a special place in our hearts! read more

Kogi BBQ Truck - World Famous Short Rib Tacos - Korean Near Me

Best food truck in LA! It's an LA right of passage. Best fusion food I've had too! Anything is great on the menu. read more

Kogi BBQ Truck - Calamari tacos and burritos make for a phenomenal night in - Korean Near Me

Awesome taco truck! nice work Roy Choi and team :) So glad to see how Kogi has grown and continued to have success after over a decade. Check out there website to see their taco truck weekly schedule. read more

Ordered the short rib burrito and it was delicious - the best kind of KorMex. No words can describe the flavor really. It's a shame we found them after dinner, so we didn't have much of an appetite. But I would recommend ordering as much as you can from the truck and letting yourself get washed away by the waves of kimchi and the true essence of comfort food. read more

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- 3.25 stars - the tacos and short rib burritos are seasoned nicely but the portion sizes are quite small for the price. also, i felt like there could have been more meat and less rice. - the food came out pretty quickly but there was no line. the cashier wasn't too friendly but it could have been an off day. - overall good for a quick bite, but wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

This place lives up to the hype! The short rib burrito was amazing and I would recommend. It was balence perfectly mixing sweet and spicy. It was definetly one of the better burritos I have had. The Kimchi quesadilla was also very tasty and it came with a super good sauce. KOGI BBQ TRUCK: 8/10 read more

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Have a craving for sliders? Then you better order it from them. They're open late at night for delivery. I've always ordered their sliders, but they are also known for their tacos. If they have dessert, you better try them all. They're always sold out! Please continue to support our local restaurants. They need us right now. read more

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Go Roja!!!!! They make some good Korean bbq themed tacos and sliders. If you're up for it taste the Mulita. You won't be disappointed. Note: Their logo is very similar to Tinder's logo. lol I swipe right for the tacos ALL the time. read more

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Finally tried the Kogi BBQ Truck. My first impression that I was surprised to see that it was completely run by Mexican staff. For some reason I expected something more authentic to how the truck actually began. A couple coworkers said the same thing. The staff all had difficulty pronouncing a lot of names, including mine. Ordered 2 tacos: chicken and short rib. They look terribly small and messy, but taste pretty decent. I wouldn't say that it was anything amazing, though. If I really want to spend $5 on 2 tacos, then I would come here. The line for this truck was the longest, with many people ordering short rib tacos and burritos. Might have to try something else, but otherwise I think it was only okay. read more

Kogi BBQ Truck - Short rib and chicken tacos - Korean Near Me