My first experience with this place was at their truck and the experience was quite diff to say the least. At the track I ordered the fried chicken and kamikaze fries. However they didn't seem to have this option at the restaurant. The fries are pretty much the same except that at the restaurant they were Chris cut and didn't seem as delicious (lacking sauce and bulgogi meat) The Wings were good and flavor not too much sauce however they were lacking in Mead as they appeared like frozen party wings masked with a flavorful sauce. read more

This place is great for something fast and casual. We had the original Koja, beef bowl, kamikaze fries (amazing!), and the Korean buffalo wings. I wasn't really a big fan of the Koja bun - it's a pretty small portion and I'd rather get the bowl because it's basically the same ingredients but with greens and rice. The wings were ok but the kamikaze fries were to die for! Also really appreciated the flavored mint and citrus waters at the counter! read more

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Got the chicken koja, short rib bowl & Unami fries. Super delicious! The rice run with the koja is what makes it for sure! Totally unique flavors and textures! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered 3 things - short rib koja- it was alright, pretty good. Remind me of marinated beef between 2 burnt rice. Not bad 3 stars. - kamakazie fries- fries were cold. A little too salty for my taste bud - korean wings - bad!! Tasted like regular frozen buffalo wings at Safeway. For $8 6wings, I thought it would be a lil better. This place might not last long. Sorry:( read more

KoJa Kitchen - Wings tasted like Safeway wings. Too expensive for 6 wings - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Update: I tried the umami fries and I honestly like the pork fries more. I might be biased because I prefer pork, but the flavors seem to blend together better. My only gripe is that you can't close the to-go boxes because the hot toppings would cook the fries and make the fries soggy. You pretty much have to eat it right away. The kamakaze fries hit the spot, too. It's such a casual place where you wait In line to order and help yourself to cucumber infused water and your plate when it's ready. To-go boxes are there for you to help yourself. It's quick and cuts time on how long the service would normally take. The fries are rich in sauce and flavor. The first time I tried this was at their food truck at off the grid, but this time the taste is just as good! read more

The food here is very rich and very good. Very good beer selection as well. Prices are really fair for what you got. I highly recommend the Frozen macaroon desserts my maven they have there! read more

Come hungry! This place is incredible and extremely delicious. There is indoor and outdoor seating, there are many big tvs that are usually playing sport games, and there is fast service. This is a more causal place, and when you order you will receive a buzzer for when your food is ready. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Kamikaze fries, braised pork bowl, beef koja. YUM - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The novelty of having two rice paddies as the "buns" to a sandwich is more thrilling in concept than in nature. They were so dense that the whole "burger" failed to delight texturally. It's wonderful that others enjoy this! And good for them for doing something unique! The execution didn't leave me wowed. I also felt like the beef bulgogi was lacking a certain punch of flavor than I've come to expect from Korean food. It was definitely the sweetest Korean dish I've had. The pineapple slice was just part of it. The fries were also a fun concept, but probably wouldn't order them again. They were another dense, sort of soggy mashup. These two items were $20+ together. They got our food out fast! But the whole experience left something to be desired. read more

I was so excited to try this place because the menu made the food sound Delicious! They have burgers made out of rice patties, not buns! And I LOVE RICE, so this was a must try. I ordered the original, chicken, and Kamikaze fries, but I honestly wish I ordered more food. I am in love with the crispy rice patties combined with the Juicy meat and fresh vegetables all in one bite. THE PERFECT BLEND. The kamikaze fries were also to die for!!! Waffle fries with kimchi and bulgogi meat... drool... I cannot wait to come back and try other items on their menu! read more

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

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you know how when you overcook rice and you scrap the bottom of the pot? and it's really crunchy? yeah, that's how the rice patties tasted for all sandwiches. the wings were very stale, crunchy and dry. and to top it all off, all of the food arrived cold. I paid $50 for wings, two tacos and two kojo sandwiches. super disappointed and disappointing. save your money and go somewhere else people. read more

First time here. This place was extremely busy. I recommend checking out their menu before coming into the shop. Don't be THAT GUY that holds up the line lol. Biggest tip is call in an order and pick up. Double check your order after it's done. I ordered $90 worth of food and they messed up on 2 of my orders. Had the all veggie burger for two of my vegan friends and sucks for them.. all they had was the buns The koja burgers were delicious!! Meat cooked to perfection. Fast and friendly service. The lemonades were BEYOND sweet!! Didn't care for them. Not worth the $3. I'd give this five stars if the order was consistent. I'll come back next time when I'm in the area and try something new on the menu. read more

This review is only for the ahi tuna salad. I know this isn't what they're known for but I tried it cuz I wanted some greens that were filling, healthy and tasty. I found this gem and it didn't disappoint!! So much flavor, so much tuna, so much greens! The portion is very generous I ended up eating it for 2 meals. I still need to try some of their other stuff like the burgers with rice buns or whatever one day but you can't go wrong with the ahi tuna salad here! read more

Food ......... 4 Environment ....... comfortable semi outdoor section in the front I ordered 3 tacos ... enough to get me full Beef Taco Korean BBQ beef Sautéed onions, sesame vinaigrette, red sauce Lettuce, pineapple, sesame seeds My FAV of all 3 ... personally Braised Pork Taco Miso-coconut braised pork Arugula, garlic aioli, masago, Fried onions, lemon wedge Chicken Taco Korean BBQ chicken Sesame vinaigrette, lettuce, tomato, Wasabi mayo, fried onions cilantro Strawberry Mango Mint Lemonade Not too sour read more

amazing food. amazing service. would definitely drive 5+ hrs for this place again!! the area is such a vibe read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm giving five stars because I brought my 3 year old here by myself and the staff were super nice and accommodating. They took my order quickly and even though it's fast casual they did help me get to go boxes when we were finished and a bag so I could actually carry the to go and my son (you know when toddlers flat out refuse to walk). I often find it stressful to go to restaurants in SF with my kids and Koja will definitely be on my list from now on. read more

Ordered the kamicrazy fries and chicken bowl. Everything is super tasty and the fries were super crispy. The location was very clean and service was friendly/prompt. One extra thing that made me happy is a young Asian lady with tattoos got our dog water as she noticed our dog was thirsty. read more

I ordered it a few times hoping it's a one off. But it's not. I hope they can make this change. I can also order ahead of time if it helps with this. read more

They make your order pretty quick. I wouldn't say their poke is the best but it's good. If you didn't know the rice buns are hard not soft. Btw they only have one unisex bathroom. read more

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While visiting San Francisco, we decided to grab a quick snack at Koja Kitchen. Their menu and artwork on the walls was amazing! The vibe and atmosphere was exactly what I expected from an Asian fusion restaurant. We tried the original koja, the ahi tuna salad and the umami fries. All were ok - nothing we absolutely HAD to eat while visiting. read more

Love koja for a casual meal. Convenient spot to grab a quick bite! Only place I can find to get a quick rice bowl that's delicious. Regular orders: Beef Rice Bowl - good flavor beef + decent salad Umami Fries - Waffle fries with the pork and garlic aioli Kamikaze - waffle fries with Japanese mayo and kimchi Kojas are pretty good, but the rice patties can be too much at times. read more

I ordered the beef short rib bowl and the beef was sopoooo TOUGH !!!! NVR will I order that agsin!!!!

I've been dying to try this place for a while now and finally daddy's here! The rice buns are brilliant and they get a A for innovation! Unfortunately the bun crumbles upon initial shove to the face. The bulgogi here is bomb! The fries here bomb as well. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Chicken Tacos!!! So flavorful, with a hint of Wasabi that just hit my taste buds and sent me to flavor heaven. The best part of the meal with zero complaints from this foodie. We ordered 2 kojas, as well, the original and the pulled pork. The koja fries and their strawberry mango lemonade, that ended up tasting more like lychee. The fillings for both kojas are delicious and well prepared. The only thing I would mention, is after two or three bites, the not so garlicky rice buns took over. The pulled pork is sweet with coconut, paired with masago, for this AWESOME saltiness. The masago was more of a garnish and short lived, I suggest you get under the bun and spread that salty goodness around. I ended up removing the top rice bun about half way through and went open faced. The koja fries are good as well, no soggy potatoes here. Honestly though, next time Tacos all the way. Gonna dream about that chicken! Yes WASABI!! read more

Three times I've shown up in the evening during "Open" hours, and they were closed. Last night, it was 45 minutes before listed closing time and they were already closed. Very disappointing! read more

I love it whenever a chef takes a big risk with their cuisine. You get places like this. Most of their dishes feature Korean flavors, although some of the ingredients are Japanese. Even the teriyaki is more Korean. The beef dishes have awesome flavor, as you might expect coming from a Korean slant. The use of rice cakes instead of flour based sandwich buns is certainly unique, and god bless them for trying. But mine got saturated from the meat and sauce, and crumbled in my hand. So I ate everything with a fork. I tried their go to sandwich but other dishes looked good. Dishes are small and not cheap. But dinner for two can be had for under $40 no problem. Not sure how the other restaurants are but on Clement St the place had all the ambience of a Greyhound bus station. Pretty basic, and with the open kitchen it reminded me of a Phillly cheese steak shop. Ate indoors so not sure how cold it was at the outdoor tables. Definitely worth a visit. read more

A good place to try multi-ethnic food. Very good taco's and fries. Good unique seasoning. The bowl is okay but the portion is quite small. Recommend the taco's and fries. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Tasty Fries, Taco's, and Beef Hamburger. - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I know I'm probably a few years late to hop onto the Koja bandwagon but daaaaaaaaaaang no regrets! Tried the Koja short ribs...it was tender, juicy, well marinated and packed with delicious flavor..the rice "buns" we're perfectly cooked too! I'll be ready to get in on the other items on the menu soon. This deliciousness was brought to me from the Fort Mason, Off the Grid venue. read more

KoJa Kitchen - EVERY bite .... - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Best place to get your Korean fusion burgers. I highly suggest the short rib koja and adding it wth kamikaze fries. This food never disappoints me. It's a must try if you're visiting the city causer there is nothing like it. It always has me drooling! read more

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Tasty, inexpensive, casual food in a relaxed environment. The waffle fries with pork are amazing. The combination of Korean and Japanese flavors ( hence the name- KOJA) are incredible. Simple yet very flavorful. Good friendly service, quick and they also have a special wine for $4! You can't beat that! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food looks very pretty, even when packaged for carry out. Unfortunately, it's all downhill from there. There's a ton of sugar in everything, the kimchi is rather fake and the rice is an absolute insult to everyone who worked so hard to grow and harvest it. If you're going to serve white mush, instant mashed potatoes are an order of magnitude better than horribly cooked rice. In striving to "fuse" Japanese and Korean cuisine they've simply created overpriced, all-American filler. I liked it a lot better when this building was just a place for old men to sit around smoking and scratching lottery tickets. read more

I looove me some Koja Kitchen. First started off flocking to this truck at Off the Grid years ago and was so elated when I saw them open brick and mortar locations around the Bay. The personal favorites include the Kamikaze fries, a portion of waffle fries topped with Korean bulgogi, kimchi, green onions and flavorful sauces, and the Korean buffalo wings, crispy wings that have the tang of buffalo sauce with the depth of gochuchang (Korean hot pepper paste). All the food here is a great twist on Korean/Japanese cuisine. Fresh. Delicious. read more

Literally every time I make an order over the phone for pick up, it is wrong. Every time. Food is good, but they do not pay attention. Maybe you guys should start reading back orders to your customers, and matching the orders to the right customers when they come in. Just a suggestion. Food is great. read more

I wish I had a photo to post because the food here looks just as good as it tastes. I'll end on a high note by getting my one complaint out of the way which is that the food can take a while sometimes and there never seems to be enough seating. The last time I went it was the second day of the year and that whole "new year new me" crap hadn't quite kicked in because I was still hungover from NYE and needed everything on the menu. Thankfully I had my boyfriend there to restrain me and we ordered the beef bowl, the umami fries and the Korean buffalo wings. The beef bowl is my standard go-to item. When I'm feeling on the healthier side I'll usually ask for double salad and no rice, but they also have a brown rice option (That wasn't the case that day). Beef bowl was great per usual but we should have gotten two. The umami fries were overflowing with braised pork, and the mayo and juice from the meat created a creamy taste and texture that contrasted nicely with the perfectly crunchy waffle fries underneath. The wings had a thick fried coating that soaked up all of the korean buffalo sauce which tasted exactly how it sounds. The meat fell off the bone and despite being messy they were tender and easy to eat. I'll be back soon to check out the secret menu they left on the counter, that I avoided reading out of respect for the long line of people behind me. read more

Walked in this place at 8:14pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, the door is open but after we entered the waitress said they are closed for the day. After we left I double checked the business hours here at yelp and phone message when you call in the number, they both stated that this place opens till 9pm today. I'm not a hateful person but we called an Uber from Noe Valley to get here for dinner, that's super rude and unprofessional to not serve the clients during your regular business hour. read more

Found this spot on Yelp and the pictures looked so good that my bf and I had to try it out. The food definitely met our expectations...I know I'll be craving the Umami fries and Korean BBQ later. Freaking delicious! read more

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Came here from a recommendation from a friend. Had the chicken koja and was absolutely amazing. Great service and friendly workers, and the food was fast and delicious. Will definitely come here again soon and would highly recommend. read more

Amazing! First time have this and it was just wow! I love it and the service was quick...

Great food at a good price. I really like the fries and sandwiches with gluten free fried rice buns.

Koja kitchen could be nicknamed Value kitchen. They give generous portions of rice, greens, and kimchi for low prices. But overall this place excells at having stellar presentation and customer service, but falls short in two areas: 1) the pork is over salted, 2) most of the dishes are over sauced. read more

I was very excited to come here once I heard about it. Koja was the only food truck I would go to, when I would go to off the grid. I wanted to go to the Berkley location, but it was out of the way. The layout is very nice and the food is just as good as the food truck. Also, I was able to try some new things because I was able to sit down and eat the food- at off the grid I would have to eat while standing up in the cold weather, so I would usually just grab one thing and eat it fast. In a restaurant setting I was able to sit and try a couple different things! At off the grid my food would get cold after a few minutes, but inside the restaurant my food stayed at a nice warm level. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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