First time. I'll definitely be back! The short rib plate was fantastic. Quick takeout service

Honestly one of the best banh mi in the city. Great customer service super friendly!!!!

Had not been to KoJa Kitchen recently so just learned they are now on 6th Avenue. as for my order it was via To Good Too Go. $6.51, and received both a Large Fries Salad, and Large Rice Bowl. pickup was easy and the food both flavorful, well prepared, and abundant. pickup was prompt, the space bare, but I was taking it home so no need to dine in. overall I found the food very good, and will happily comeback. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Koja Bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is a cozy restaurant that shares a space with a vietnamese cafe. There was no wait to order at the kiosks on a Saturday late afternoon, the 5-minute ready time was not bad at all, and service was friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating was limited, and no restrooms were available on site. Parking in the area is a pain too. Got the original bbq short rib koja with a fried egg. I enjoyed the tender flavorful meat sandwiched inside two thick slices of garlic rice which had a softer consistency than what I'm used to at other Koja Kitchen locations. The koja burger was saucy with some gravy on it, and it got messy, easily falling apart. Luckily I don't mind eating with a fork. And my meal was satisfying nonetheless. I was no doubt a happy gal. read more

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Catered delivery! Friendly service. Delicious food. The presentation of the summer rolls were pretty and included labels for the variety. read more

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Interesting fusions! The food was good. Service was friendly and the restaurant itself has nice decorations.

I got a Too Good To Go meal at Koja Kitchen on Friday night , March 28, 2025. Total cost including tax was a little over $6 which would make this a great deal. Keep reading. In it, there was fried rice, French fries, some spring mix salad, some chicken pieces, and if you look at my photos, there's HALF a shredded Egg Roll. It's not a clean cut half egg roll. It's shredded in half! I took photos of both sides of the half shredded eggroll. The other half was NOT in this container box. I'm like... what??? I don't know why the eggroll wasn't CUT in half. Because seeing a half shredded egg roll to me, looks like someone took a bite of the egg roll, and didn't want the other half. Nasty. This may not be the case, it just looks like that. I rather get the eggroll that's a full eggroll or I rather they didn't include this half eggroll that looks like someone took a bite from it. I'm a germaphobe and I decided to not eat the box because of that half shredded egg roll. I really home that wasn't someone's discarded eggroll and Koja Kitchen decided to place it in my Too Good To Go order. I rather not have that eggroll at all to begin with. read more

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I found out of Koja kitchen through their excellent food trucks. I'm a huge fan of the unique rice buns and how it can create a "burger" and yet be its own thing. My short rib with pineapple was juicy but wasn't overly saucy. I've been enjoying this yummy place for quite sometime and I highly recommend both the short rib AND the teriyaki zen. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short Rib KoJa (w/ pineapple) - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've enjoyed the food at Ko Ja three times in a week with the help from DoorDash. I would always order the Short Rib Bowl with extra meat, add Kim Chee and Furikake white rice. The meat is tender and delicious. I like portion size as it also is on a bed of mixed green salad. Looking forward to stopping by for an in restaurant experience:) read more

Perfect place for a delicious lunch, quick take out etc. Small space with limited seating in and out but the food makes it all worthwhile. Japanese/ Korean Asian fusion with super fresh ingredients, friendly staff and prompt service. We had Ahi tuna bowls that were delicious, fresh ingredients, nicely sauced, including seaweed salad and a crazy good imitation crab salad. Nice that they offer both brown and white rice. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Menu - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The short rib koja, a unique sandwich made from crispy rice as the buns, was one of the best things I've eaten in some time. Many an expletive of excitement was uttered while munching. The meat was moist, tender and flavorful, topped with an excellent slaw. It's easy to taste the quality of ingredients used and expertise of preparation. I'm not being hyperbolic; this is my new favorite food item in all of SF. Beyond that, service was warm and friendly. I was promptly greeted, and asked to be helped. Though I declined, able to use the self service kiosk, and elderly gentleman behind me was guided through his order as I waited, which I appreciated. read more

I've been to this Koja Kitchen as well as their other locations and food truck for awhile now, so this review is long overdue. We always get the kamikaze fries no matter the location. It's the right amount of spice, meat, sauce, and fries. They're always consistent no matter the location so that's a huge plus. This time around, my husband and I both got the ahi tuna bowl along with our fries. We both found the bowl to be delicious and very filling. Since there are not many poké places around the Richmond district, it's nice to have this dish to fulfill that craving. In the past, we've had their kojas and tacos as well. All were really good. This location and its staff are usually really chill. If you get it to -go at an off hour, expect your food to be ready in 5-10 minutes. During high peak times, they usually take an average of 15 minutes. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Ahi tuna bowl w/white rice - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time since they moved to this location. I went with the Ahi Tuna Salad - mixed greens topped with crab salad, seaweed salad, edamame, and spicy ahi. Everything tasted pretty fresh and it was quite filling. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Ahi Tuna Salad - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was great, Thai tea was superb. Just wanted to give a huge shoutout to the woman who was working on Tuesday around noon - super warm energy, thank you SO MUCH for being so kind when I asked for water for my dogs on such a hot day! She deserves a raise. read more

I got the ahi tuna bowl and waffle fries from Koja Kitchen. It is so good. I love the waffle fries more than the ahi tuna bowl. They also relocated from clement st to 6th street. There's not much dining space available if you want to dine in, fyi! read more

Delicious fusion food! My favorite was the Umami Fries; probably the best fries I've ever had. The Koja was dry and not my cup of tea; the garlic rice was hard to eat. I still think the Kojas are worth a try though! The bowls were very delicious. I would totally come here again just for the Umami Fries; the pork on it was to die for. The ordering process was a little confusing as I didn't know we had to go the cashier to order, but it wasn't difficult to figure out. Solid restaurant! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Umami Fries, Short Rib Koja, Ahi Tuna Bowl, Short Rib Bowl, Beef Koja - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Recently had lunch here. We dined in. Special note: As of right now, 9/7/2021, you will need to show your vax card to eat inside all restaurants in San Francisco, including the semi-outdoor areas. If it's outside dining, no need to show proof of vax. Back to regular review: We had the short rib bowl and Kamikaze (bbq beef) bowl. Both tasted too sweet. My Hb thought his special menu order of the Kamikaze bowl was overrated. It's too sweet, too much sauce, nothing really special about it according to him. I didn't eat his bowl, but I feel the same about my bowl--way too sweet. Like they used too much sugar to compensate for flavor. I used to really like Koja, so this is really disappointing. read more

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While strolling through the Inner Richmond District of San Francisco on Clement Street...tucked away on 6th Avenue I came upon an awning in Bright Yellow that had "Little Vietnam Cafe" scripted on it...and then if you look up you too will see a sign for "Kojo Kitchen"...with a little bit of searching I discovered that both of these establishments are swished together in one kitchen...(talk about smart business practices). Anyhow I was thinking about ordering some Vietnamese cuisine but I was diverted to the KoJa Kitchen menu...I asked the friendly guy behind the cash register what he liked and he asked me which menu...I replied with KoJa Kitchen...I then asked what dish he would recommend for my first order and he replied try the "Beef Bowl"...I said lets go for it and along with that I ordered their Strawberry Mango Mint Lemonade. When my order arrived (quick I might add) I was pleased with their Beef Bowl which I ordered with Brown Rice but along with that it came with just the right amount of Kim Chee, the Beef was marinated with a sprinkling of Sesame Seed, and finally Salad greens...I would call this dish a well balanced meal!!! The Lemonade was a bit sweet but it went well with my meal. So to sum up my experience with KoJa Kitchen they deserve a 5 Star Rating. I sat inside and ate my meal on their counter facing 6th Avenue. There is seating outside but it was a bit chilly..."Karl decided to show up but he is a huge welcome because of the HOT Spell weather we just experienced"!!! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Signage of KoJa Kitchen & the Yellow awning of Little Vietnam Cafe! - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Koja Kitchen is a great stop for some asian fusion snacks! They have things on their menu like rice burgers, bowls, and tacos. My order was the Umami Fries which includes Crisscut waffle fries, miso-coconut braised pork, red sauce, garlic aioli, green onions, masago, fried onions. The flavors were perfect enough to satisfy my comfort food needs. The pork was soft, but did have a couple of fatty piecesin there (not for me, but good if you like that). Ordering is walk up, and they have cups of water available. Napkins and ketchup and a bit in the back near the soda machine. It didn't seem like there was indoor dining but their outdoor seating is nice, more of like a patio situation. Overall, a good place to stop by for a bite if you're craving for some unique food in the area. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Umami Fries - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got the Ahi Tuna Salad which was $15.75 and the Soy Garlic Wings which was $10.95. The salad was so refreshing; it had tuna, masago, spring mix, spring salad, seaweed salad, wasabi Mayo & green onion. It was a pretty big portion & I wasn't able to finish it. The wings was sooo savory, love the soy garlic sauce that's drizzled all over the wings. It was very sticky so I recommend using a fork read more

I have been a customer since food truck days. I waited for months for the first store to open in Berkeley while working at CAL. When Fremont finally opened, it had been my go to often. While the menu has expanded, my go to is original Koja and the pork rice bowl. The pork koja is too juicy and runny when in the Koja. read more

I get the whole Koja experience, a fusing of such varied tastes and styles that it feels like California in single bites. But sometimes the execution misses the mark. The kamikaze fries were the best part of the meal, perfectly cut wedge fries and tender savory beef. The tacos though, served on two stale corn tortillas, they just made my Mexican grandmother cry a little bit. There are some combos that will not be better elsewhere--a tangy, maybe wasabi mayo for the chicken taco, delightful. And the pork was tender and tasty. But for this price and this reputation of great food truck to store front, I expected more. We will be back to try again!!! read more

KoJa Kitchen - What is left of a chicken taco and famous fries - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My partner swears by KoJa but I really preferred it as a good truck. It was cheaper, more efficient, and packed more of a punch. While I see people of the neighborhood line up to eat here, I just found it to be okay. The fries didn't blow my mind, the Bulgogi was dry in my opinion, and was just so much fusion and not enough traditional for my preference. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite places to grab food in sf, I go constantly and get the kamikaze fries and Bahn mi (they share a space with little Vietnam) and it's my favorite meal I'd eat that combination 3 meals a day 7 days a week if I had the funds to eat out that much. Great place read more

Super fast service! Loved that. Food wasn't spectacular per se but it was satisfying enough. We ordered a chicken bowl, short rib bowl, and kamikaze fries. Both bowls were tasty, but seemed a little sad. The fries had beef and was better than the bowls. I'd love to come back and try their other menu items! read more

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This is a better Koja Kitchen in the San Francisco Richmond region. They have more indoor dining and outdoor setting areas available than some of the other Koja Kitchen in the San Francisco Bay Area. The food tastes better and is fresh at this location. Most of the foods are prepared after they receive the order. They don't have a parking lot at this location, but street parking is available with meters. It may be a little hard to find parking on the weekend or the holiday. read more

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Back when I tried KoJa Kitchen's truck for the very first time, I knew almost immediately I'd be giving them five stars. Quite simply, their food was just that good (they were my favorite truck for a while). Since then, they've lost a bit of that shine, and other trucks may have surpassed them, but my expectations for their their second brick and mortar location (their first is in Berkeley) were any less hopeful. Not that I was ever worried they would let me down. I mean, if the food off their truck was that great, why would it be any different coming out of a "real" kitchen? Now, even though it has been a while since I've hit up KoJa's truck, the menu here looked all too familiar...and just as appealing as I remember. Not only were their signature KoJas and kamikaze fries listed, but they were joined by a few new additions as well, including a variety of rice bowls, tacos, salads, and sides. All together, everything looked so good, I made it a point of coming here twice before writing this so that I could make sure I try both their newer items, as well as their classic offerings. -- STRAWBERRY MANGO MINT LEMONADE...$2.75 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/koja-kitchen-san-francisco-7?select=xXGkOgyhfhlpCGa8eBYx-w) So refreshing! Between the mint and lemonade, I really liked how the drink had a rather crisp taste to balance the relative sweetness of the strawberry. That said, I didn't really taste much of the mango, but it was fine, as I don't think it was necessary either. -- KAMIKAZE FRIES - Crisscut Waffle Fries, Minced Korean BBQ Beef, Kimchi, Japanese Mayo, Red Sauce, and Green Onions...$5.95 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/koja-kitchen-san-francisco-7?select=U8WKJHra-kDkbhjuMz0vEA) The highlight of any meal at KoJa! Honestly, it's just a terrific mix of delicious flavors. The fries are hot and crispy, the beef is tender and lathered with a deep, flavorful sauce, and the mayo and sauce combining into a mildly spicy aioli. Plus, the portion is so generous! -- BRAISED PORK TACO - Miso-Coconut Braised Pork, Arugula, Garlic Aioli, Masago, Fried Shallots...$3.55 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/koja-kitchen-san-francisco-7?select=d6NIS1RKqB41xz7sFktv3A) While I didn't care for the tortilla (kind of dry, so I only ate one), everything else worked well. The miso-coconut flavors nicely complemented the pork, the aioli had just the right garlicky flavor, and I liked the bitterness of the arugula. -- UMAMI FRIES - Criss-cut Waffle Fries, Miso-Coconut Braised Pork, Red Sauce, Garlic Aioli, Fried Shallots, Masago, and Green Onions...$6.35 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/koja-kitchen-san-francisco-7?select=qcWTINV7X80U8Z2F22DxWQ) Pretty decent, but the kamikaze fries are definitely better. While the fries themselves certainly could've been crisper, this also could've used more pork. Not sure if my friend got more of it (we shared this), but it felt like I got more sauce and fries than meat. Still decently tasty, though. -- THE ORIGINAL KOJA - Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs (Kalbi), Sesame Vinaigrette Lettuce, Katsu Aioli, and Sesame Seeds between Fried Garlic Rice Buns...$8.95 (see above) Pretty solid, though I realized I meant to get the beef/bulgogi one, which was my go-to before. Not surprisingly, the kalbi had a lot of beefy flavor and was well seasoned, though it wasn't super tender, and I really liked the aioli. The rice "buns" could've been more garlicky, but that's just me. Along with all of their solid food options, I also really like how warm and friendly the staff is here. If there was one (albeit minor) complaint to note about this particular location, it'd be with how the majority of seating is technically outside. Granted, they aren't exposed to the elements, thanks to the thick curtain and shades covering the frontage, and they do have overhead heaters to keep people warm, but you can still feel a chill when it's particularly windy and/or cold. All in all, between the quality of the food, price point, and convenient location (parking can be tough, but it beats parking around Spark Social or hunting down their truck somewhere), KoJa Kitchen is a great spot in the area for a quick bite. Not to mention the fact that it's pretty cool to see another food truck open up a successful brick and mortar spot. I'll most definitely be back! read more

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I think this is one of those instances of having a pretty solid Food Truck concept that turns into an average Brick and Mortar store. I've seen some reviews that really lay into the quality level here. I will not say that I find it to be flat out bad. It's not. But it's just OK and it's not that inexpensive anymore. KoJa Kitchen has a range of different items like a sandwich between two rice cakes. The fillings are tasty, but the rice cake isn't a game changer. The waffle fries are hit or miss. And yes, they do hit. But the also miss. I actually like the Ahi Salad because I've had it a bunch but haven't had a comp somewhere else. I like it. I see it is also panned in a lot of reviews. I like the space. I LOVE the location on Clement. I used to love the Food Truck. It's at least three stars. It would be 3.5 if I could. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Umami Fries - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a fun and unique menu that is reasonably priced for the quality of food you get! We enjoyed the Korean Buffalo Wings (yes, the sauce has some heat!); the loaded Umami Fries, (topped with delicious coconut pulled pork); and the crispy chicken bowl. We ordered delivery, and even the fries were still crispy by the time we started eating. This is either my second or third time ordering takeout from KoJa, and I will certainly be back again soon. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Umami Fries, Korean Buffalo Wings, Crispy Chicken Bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Got a chicken sandwich and it was just alright. Nothing too insane. Chicken was well fried and crispy. Also got the original koja. The meat was seasoned well and fried rice was cooked right. Needed more sauce. I saw a customer walk in, she seemed like a regular. Heard her order some tacos. Seems like a decent place if you are in the area to eat. Not somewhere I would go out of my way to try. Service: 10/10 Taste: 7/10 Worth it?: 5/10 read more

We have been following them since the food truck days, so when we were back in town and saw that they had a brick and mortar it was a no brainer to decide where to go. What we got, (and what they are known for) is "the original," which is short ribs sandwiched by two rice patty buns. IDK what the sauce is on those short ribs, but you best believe we were licking our fingers. We ordered to go but my kiddo was super hangry so we wound up eating some of it there. Nice big window seats overlooking clement street. Order came up pretty quick and service was great- will be back! read more

Ordered to go, first time here, the food is excellent! I enjoy Asian fusion foods, this place got it down. Short ribs is tender and tasty, fries isn't soggy with all the toppings, and Korean buffalo wings .. my favorite! My go to food here would be the fries and the Korean buffalo wings. The sauce the wings comes with is addicting. Although the wings tasted amazing on its own, the sauce really enhances it. Fair prices, delicious food, definitely coming back. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short ribs koja w/ delicious waffle fries; bottom is korean chicken wings. - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came here while their main building was under renovation, but service was excellent. The server was super friendly and nice and brought out dumplings for us to try to test one of their new products. Food was delicious! 10/10 would come back again! read more

Koja is here on Clement. It's fun and Asian fusion. I got the kamikaze bowl beef over rice with the hot creamy sauce. It was tasty and filling and I didn't finish it all. It's interesting for Asian fusion and on Clement. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Kamikaze bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

*Walked into Koja at approximately 7:01 pm and had to gingerly walk around the slippery wet floors* Me: "Hi, how are you?" Cashier: "Hi, we're closing at 7:30 pm." (Yelp and sign says they close at 9 pm.) Me: "Ok, I would like to order..." Cashier: "To-go?" Me: "No, for here..." *Buzzer goes off and we receive our "dine-in" order packed to-go in a brown paper bag* Damn, alright...we get the hint. *Fingers crossed that the food is, as good as, their food truck days* My Short Rib Bowl ($10.45 + $1.25 egg) was awful and this is after having 4 boozy drinks. I wished I had read David G's update before coming here. The brown rice was fine on the top but mushy and wet in other places - did they mix two different batches of rice? The short ribs were thick, large chunks of dry, tough beef that looked and tasted like chuck or top round (beef stew meat). False advertising and deceptive to consumers. The meat was marinated in a mixture of soy and oyster sauce (?) with lots of sugar, bleh. It ended up in the trash. I tried a bite of the Kamikaze Fries ($5.95) which were a soggy mess of criss-cut fries drowned in aioli and sauces. Friend: "You're not eating, you don't like it?" Me: "Naw, I'm getting a crepe across the street." *Looks around and sees two guys at the other table picking at their food* Friend: "Yea, the food here is not good." While enjoying our crepes across the street at Genki, we run into the same two guys who were picking at their food at Koja. Guess we weren't the only ones who didn't like the food... I loved Koja when they started out as a food truck so it's really disheartening to see them turn into a chain that's cutting corners, sacrificing food quality, being deceptive to customers, and not properly training their staff (an elderly person could have slipped on the wet floor and seriously injured themselves). These days, I try to not give businesses less than 3 stars but sometimes it just has to be done when you have such a bad experience. Overall, 1 star but adding another star for the enclosed dog-friendly patio. Link to pic (yelp preview not working): https://bit.ly/2R4ot6H. P.S. - I'm THANKFUL that I didn't get sick after eating here, unlike a handful of other yelpers. Yikes. read more

Very interesting concept with the rice buns so of course I had to try a koja. I will say it is really hard to get one good bite of the entire thing just because of how big it is. I ordered the braised pork koja and it was alright but I tried a little bit of the beef koja and it tastes so good!! Also, both fries (kamikaze and umami) were soooo dank. My friend ordered a bowl and I will probably order that next time since I don't know if I'm a big fan of the rice buns. HOWEVER, The service there was really awesome. My friend and I ordered over the phone and picked up, only to realize that we were missing two orders of fries once we got back to the apartment. We called them and they added an extra order of fries for the inconvenience, which was greatly appreciated. They are awesome and I will be coming back for sure to try the other menu items!! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Kamikaze Fries and Umami Fries - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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SO nice I found a place where my mom can have any of their food. She loves the bunn and with their short ribs. Quality is amazing. THey are so accomodating. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Beef tacos - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I ordered their buffalo wings and soy garlic, as well as their umami fries. My group wasn't disappointed with the selection. The buffalo wings had that perfect Korean mix of spice and sweet. The soy garlic had that perfect savory taste. The fries were ok. The only reason I can't give them five stars is because the pork was a little dry. It tasted a little overcooked, but beyond that, it was a very nice choice. I think it's safe to say this won't be the last time I go there. read more

Friendly. Fast. Different. Clean. Tasty. I loved the umami fries (vegetarian style) the most! The koja sandwich with portobello mushrooms and the rice cake "bun" was novel and good but I thought it needed a little heat. (They have a sriracha dispenser right alongside the one for ketchup -- yes!) My friend and I ate everything, totally forgot to take photos. read more

My bf and I both ordered the original koja and an order of kamikaze fries. When we got our food, both of our rice paddies were cold and way too hard to eat. This is the first time we've had rice paddies that were completely inedible. We don't normally come to this part of the city so this was our fist time at this location. Never coming back. Only reason I gave it two stars is because of the mountain of fries they gave us. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Kamikaze fries and 2 orders of the original koja - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California