Came here for a light snack before the gym. I ordered the short rib koja and added an egg. I forgot to ask for the egg until the cashier rung me up, so he gave me the egg for free. You're awesome. The meal came out to be ~$10, a bit expensive for a small item. The food was tasty, but I can think of a lot of other things i can get with $10. May come back because of that cool worker. read more

Five stars for the beef taco with Korean BBQ beef. The braised pork was so-so but due to the flavors of the beef taco, mediocrity from pork taco is forgivable. I'm glad they decided to open a brick and mortar place for Koja for those who are not lucky enough to catch the food truck. The open space with semi outdoor seating and ambiance of the place is great too. Nothing like the tight cockroach infested restaurants that line Clement Street. I can't wait to come back to try their Koja (like a burger but better as the menu says) and catch a game with a beer during happy hour. I reached over and tried my friend's umami fries with the Korean BBQ beef and I wished I had ordered that. Service was quick and friendly. Fusion Asian food has always been hit and miss with me, but Koja hits it with a grand slam. Update: came back next day to try their beef Koja which was okay. The patties swallowed up the flavor of the beef and I ordered a fried egg with it but it was missing the egg. I'll still come back for the beef tacos and fries. read more

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Oh My God. The Koja short rib. If you are going to order one thing...it must be this meat. I ordered the Koja short rib w/fried garlic rice buns and my friend got the same with the braised pork. We split both in half so we can try both meats. I loved the outdoor/indoor seating combination they have. It was a sunny afternoon when I went so we were able to eat while having a great view of the street. The art on the wall was still in the works when I went so I can't wait to go back and see the entire restaurant finished! Definitely worth checking out. read more

Super glad I went here! One of my friends wanted to try it but never had time, so I decided to test Koja Kitchen instead :) I've been baaaasically full 24/7 since I got to SF because I'm eating ALL THE TIME,...but I always have room for a liiiittle more, so I ordered the Braised Pork Koja and had to pass on any fry options (oh well, guess that means I need to come again!!). I'm pretty sure my appetite revved up all over again after I took the first bite. I think I get why some people might not like the rice buns, but I personally loved them. I love all carbs in general, actually. The buns crispy on the outside and still soft like normal on the inside, and if you've ever crisped up rice into a cracker on the frying pan before, it's basically the same thing. The pork was brilliant. It was super flavorful, so I think balancing it out with rice was perfect. I know this is also a food truck, but I ate at the permanent location, and it's a nice spot. There's an indoor area where you order with a bunch of small tables, and then a covered outdoor-ish area reminiscent of Korean Pojangmachas (food stands) with TVs. I also appreciated the complementary vats of lemon and cucumber water because it's kind of necessary after you eat the burger. One last note, I'd say if you're visiting SF and wandering solo, this is a nice place to stop by to try something unique, and I liked looking around at the other places in inner Richmond, so it's a nice walk-around overall! read more

I love Koja! It's my go to restaurant whenever I don't know where to go, but don't want to eat at home. My first time having it was at Off The Grid where they had a whole bunch of food trucks. I remember Koja having one of the longest lines, but it was something that I really wanted to try. I'm so glad that it's a restaurant now so I can have it whenever I crave for it! Food suggestions: - Kamikazi fries- if you've never been here before, definitely get the Kamikaze fries! I mean... it's waffle fries are hot, and perfectly crispy, they have kbbq beef on top, with kimchi, and a whole bunch of sauce. What's not to love? - Short rib koja- their short rib koja is also delicious! Their rice bun with the meat together is absolutely perfect. - Ahi bowl- the ahi bowl is good too. It's actually a pretty big portion, with a whole bunch of goodness. In summary, if you've never been- TRY IT! If you have, I bet you love it, cause I sure do! read more

It was my first time really exploring this part of town and my friend showed me this spot, I'm so glad she did because I was really impressed with both the food and staff!! The gentleman that helped us was great, super friendly and personable. I had the beef Koja and loved it - will definitely be back next time I'm in town read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Have seen this spot change hands 4 times over the last 4 years, we were beginning to lose hope. It's such a prime location and storefront-especially with the heated patio- someone had to nail it. Finally, Koja is here! Just like The Chairman's new brick and mortar in the Tenderloin, this is the permanent setting for a food truck (Koja) that has been wildly well-received among SF residents. The huge bonus is there is beer, wine, and a good atmosphere to boot! No hard feelings toward The Chairman (love their food as well), but Koja really nailed it with this location. The Richmond needed a creative spot like this. The food: Of course it's exceptional. There wouldn't be a nonstop line out the door on Friday if otherwise. We had the short rib Koja, the braised pork Koja, the kamikaze fries, and the beef bowl. Our friend had the ahi tuna bowl and gave two thumbs up. Between the rice buns, the subtle sauce on the lettuce, and the marinated meat- this is creative cuisine that you can't find elsewhere or replicate at home. Kudos to the Koja team for knocking it out of the park. Keep up the high standards as this continues to blow up, and your prices honest as well. The lines will only get bigger! -MC read more

This place is a little expensive for the amount of meat you actually get but it's delicious. I love the short rib koja but two rice patties is a lot of rice. The fries are a little overrated with the stingy amount of meat but are ok. Service is ok. read more

Really great fast service! The food is very tasty, it's great take on a burger with the rice buns. I had the kamikaze fries which are literally to die for and the beef koja burger. I would recommend sharing the fries or being really really famished because it's a lot of food. And the fact that everything is compostable is a major plus read more

I had really high hopes for the new Koja Kitchen storefront on Clement. Unfortunately, our experience was rather lackluster. I've had their food truck items before so I knew I had a baseline to work off of. We went on an albeit busy Friday night, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass was dying down and Clement was filled with the folks in town for the festival. This was the least of our problems though. Our wait was pretty short even for the long line, and we had ordered and received our food within 30 minutes. The guys behind the counter were really nice! It was the food, the restaurant layout, and the patrons that made our visit a sour one. Restaurant Layout/Patrons: I've been to the other incarnations of this restaurant before and know for a fact you can fit way more tables in there than Koja has. More tables would help alleviate the fact that you're left standing around keeping your eyes open/hounding other tables waiting for people to leave. People were also a$$holes and while they waited in line put their jackets on empty seats to save them until after they ordered. Bad move. Also, people were hogging the communal tables - when we asked if we could join the table we'd get shady side eyes or fake stories of friends who never showed up. Food: I ordered the beef and chicken tacos. They were lukewarm even though I picked my order up promptly when my buzzer rang. Also, the portion of meat in the tacos is very very small. The beef in my taco disappeared in one bite and was ALL GRISTLE. Yuck! Waste of money on that one. The chicken one was passable, but also could have benefit from more meat filling. My boyfriend enjoyed his short rib koja. The other issue we had was that we ordered plain waffle fries and there were no condiments for dipping. No ketchup, gochujang, or japanese mayo, which the fries really could have used. Maybe we will come back after the opening kinks are worked out... read more

I was pretty disappointed by my trip here, after I'd been wanting to try their food for quite a while ever since I heard about the truck. What we got: Shortrib koja: the rice patties had good texture, but the menu described them as garlic flavored - there was no flavor whatsoever. More worryingly, however, was the shortrib meat. It was chewy and tough - I didn't have a single tender bite. Kamikaze fries: everything about this was ice cold. Is it supposed to be served cold? I think these would have been much better hot. The fries were also unevenly cooked - some were overdone and some weren't cooked long enough. Beef bowl with fried egg: this was overall good, but the egg was overcooked. I know I'm being harsh on this place, but I had heard so many good things about it and my expectations were really high! I ordered some of their most popular items and was utterly disappointed. I don't think I would come here again, given how many restaurants there are in the area. The concept really appealed to me, but the execution just wasn't up to par. read more

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Kalbi rice bowl and Koja are delicious! - fast casual - $8-11 dishes - prepared quickly - tasty desserts Great for quick cheap eats when you want Korean flavors without the sit down experience. read more

When I saw that Koja Kitchen opened up on clement, I was so excited!! I love the food truck and I had high expectations. Kamikaze fries literally THE BOMB still!! I would never go to off the grid without ordering that. Then my bf and I tried their tacos. Omg I didn't think they would be THAT good! Definitely will be coming here more since I don't have that much time for OTG. Ahhhhh read more

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We tried most of the items on their menu, everything tasted yummy to me. Some of my friends didn't like the rice bun for the burger but it's up to personal tastes. Highly recommend the beef with fries dish. It's delicious. read more

My favorite food truck turned neighborhood restaurant. So good. Just make sure you guys make your koja rice buns crispy!!!!! Thanks :) read more

BOMB BOMB BOMB. If you're ever in the area and needed some grub this is the place to be. They only serve good quality food and the TACOs were off the hook. My favorite is by far the sweet and savory Korean style BBQ marinated chicken taco, short ribs koja, and kamikaze fries. Thanks for always serving the best quality food read more

Best food I have had in SF! The short rib beef bowl is to die for! Service is amazing. I suggest that you definitely go as it is worth it. Hope this review was useful! read more

Update: Koja kitchen responded to my issue and fixed the issue. They went above and beyond. They continue to be my favorite food truck/ now fast food-ish restaurant. ----- Food was great. Called in order (3 short ribs and 1 chicken koja) and picked it up. Lucky I checked the order in the car because in the takeout bag I received 2 short rib (so I thought) and fries. I had to go back and they corrected the order and made a short rib and chicken koja. They told us keep the fries. When we finally went to eat the meal, we realized that 1 of those 2 short rib kojas was actually a beef. It was too spicy for us so couldn't finish it. They totally butchered our meal! We only ate a couple of pieces of the fries, as we are not fans. Check your order before you leave! I feel ripped off read more

Despite only 3 reviews and the possibility of them being friends, I decided to try it. The menu was appealing but awkward to read because its part of the wall before stepping in the restaurant...major bottle neck if there were more customers. First impression was not a great one and its not even at the dinner rush hour period. How do you run out of tuna? You are in the heart of Clement Street with many fish market nearby. That was already a turn-off...good way to start a new restaurant "running out of food despite an almost empty restaurant". The favor was good but I would consider it bar food style or ballpark style food. The short rib sandwich had good favors but was hard to eat. Cubes of meat sandwitched between two tiny size rice cakes....the meat kept falling out. I consider myself to have good table manners and there is not way to eat this sandwich without looking like a pig. Might be nice for lunch or causal meal but not my expectations for dinner...plastic utensils and those paper fries dishes. It is also on the pricy side for what you get...over priced ballpark food would how I would describe it. Million dollar question...would I go back? Noop....because I do not see a price value for what you get. read more

Love the setup of the restaurant. We ordered the Chicken bowl with fried egg, Braised pork bowl with fried egg and Kamikaze fries. Bowls were good on first few bites but quite greasy and left you feeling heavy afterwards. The fries were very greasy. I'd like it better if their food wasn't so greasy. Good flavoring though and friendly service. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The koja sandwich was very tasty the beef was cooked perfectly... the rice bun is very unique and an awesome bun for the meat... but the braised pork sandwich was something else!!! They not only have pulled pork but a crispy piece of fried pork skin for the crunch, on the same rice bun, all I can say is wow!! Brilliant sandwich!!! The fries were good also... great place to chill and have some real good food read more

This place is actually delicious, but if you are gluten-free, you cannot actually eat here. The menu lies basically - there's soy sauce in everything. I was told that in the gluten-free-marked items, I should still expect to find soy sauce, just not as much as in the other items. I'm guessing this is a cross-contamination issue as everything here is made on one shared surface. Basically this is another case of "gluten-free for people who don't actually need it" just like The Melt. Alas! Koja, I once loved you! If you ever get an establishment big enough to accommodate some separation for GF items, I will rejoice! Until then, can you please take "gluten free" off your menus? I understand that like all non-GF restaurants, you'll never be able to assure a completely gluten-free meal, but most restaurants who put GF on their menu have some capability to deal with food allergies. Thanks! read more

I loveeee the food truck so when I found out there's an actual restaurant I knew I had to try it! The kamikaze fries is a must get. The beef tacos were amazing! The tortilla tasted really fresh and soft (I'm not sure if they make it themselves or not) and the beef was seasoned very well. The koja looked bigger than what they served on the truck. I didn't try it but my boyfriend liked it. But he said the rice patty was so packed with rice that his jaw was hurting from all the chewing towards the end. The menu said the korean buffalo wings is made with "korean infused buffalo sauce" but it tasted like normal buffalo wings to me. I'll probably not get that again since I'm not a huge fan of buffalo wings. I'd definitely come back again to try other stuff on their menu. read more

This place is always a hit! Their flavorful, diverse options are continuously something that I crave. I would highly recommend the burgers and the fries, specifically the Kolbi burger and kamakazi fries! I wanna go back and try the bowls too! read more

KoJa Kitchen - Kolbi Burger and Kamakazi Fries - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a disappointment ....The rice patties were rock solid . Was only able to eat the meat with the fries, and even the fries were overcooked. But the end the staff were very friendly and the decor is really nice .... read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Must have french fries here, very delicious! I love beef rice koja more than koja bun cause rice is more soft. And there have especial environment. Worth to try! read more

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I love KoJa Kitchen's food truck... the kamikaze fries are to die for & so are the rice patty burgers! So, I was happy to see that KoJa delivers to my neighborhood via Uber Eats. The food delivered was a total disappointment. I got two rice bowls and three tacos. The assembly of the food was so sloppy that it looked straight-up unappetizing. Not only that but the cook put hot rice and meat on top of the salad that comes with the bowls, resulting in soggy, mushy mixed greens (not edible). The tacos were a joke too (as you can see in the attached photo), with hardly any meat or concern for presentation. Needless to say, I won't be ordering from here ever again. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Met a girlfriend here for a mid-week lunch. We arrived a little before noon, and there was no line, and our food was ready in less than 5 minutes. I got 2 Beef Tacos and Korean Buffalo Wings. I started with the tacos followed by the wings. Tacos were tasty. And the wings . . . Oh my! They were still crispy from frying and served drenched in the spicy, drool-worthy sauce. I didn't think I'd be able to finish the wings off after the two tacos, but the next thing I knew, I had eaten the entire order! There's probably a good amount of sugar in the sauces and marinade, since my blood sugar was a bit high after lunch. I can't wait to come back when I'm no longer gestational diabetic to try a koja with a fried garlic rice bun! read more

Wow.. I was not expecting the interiors to look like this... I've been to the Berkeley location and felt that the atmosphere fit the Koja style more. Like fast casual. Here, it looks all fancy and high class. It looks nice, but I totally wasn't expecting it. I ordered the soy-mushroom burger because it was the cheapest option and I was looking to try more vegan/vegetarian places. My bf ordered the short rib burger which was slightly more pricey, but hey, it's what they're famous for! When they came out, I could NOT determine which one was the meat one and which one was the veggie one. They looked exactly the same. Well, I could see some fat on one of the burgers, so it was safe to say that was the short rib one. But SERIOUSLY, the soy-mushroom burger looked JUST like a steak. I ate the burger and it was really good! Just like one step below the meatier burgers, but it's like $3 cheaper, and therefore it was much more worth it. The buns are made of rice! And they're firm! They don't fall apart which is a mystery to me.. o___O They also serve alcohol here, which we didn't try, but maybe next time! They had some interesting alcohol names. This is a step up from the food truck that we know and love. Koja FTW! read more

3/5 for the Koja burgers. Honestly disliked the rice bun but the beef was A++. Pretty small burger, I would def choose the bowl instead since it has a similar price for more food. 4/5 for the bowls.. Kimichi was lacking the punch of flavors that kimichi usually has. The chicken was really good with the rice. They give you a bed of greens as well. read more

Koja Kitchen definitely preserves the food truck feel, with flavorful bites of seasoned Korean BBQ style meats. I've tried the pork and beef bowls and burgers, and both were good. I'm not sure I'm quite sold on the rice bun, which seems more interesting in concept than in actuality. Although the individual items appear reasonably priced, the serving sizes require some sides, which quickly add up. I tried the kamikaze and umami fry variations, which are pretty good but end up kind of messy, as meat and sauce covered fried potatoes are want to do. Those are best consumed quickly while hot, since as they cool off, they become less appetizing. In addition to their interior seating, there is a sizeable open air seating area, which is pretty spacious for most of the restaurants on the block. They use the line up and pick up system, which is not there quickest if there's a long line. They seem to prepare the food to order, so it does require a bit of a wait. read more

We been wanting to try this place for a while now. And the other day we were around the area so we gave it a try. My husband ordered the food and five mins later the buzzer was buzzing, I'm said "wow that was fast"! I got the short ribs bowl, my husband got the beef bowl. I thought it was really good but it didn't wow my husband haha. But I will definitely be recommending this place to my friends/family. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decided to do take out at koja today and when we got the orders it look like they just threw everything in the the box and left lettuce and kimchi sticking out of the boxes Some of pork were charred/ burnt. The box was greasy and full of finger prints. The one at the mall is much cleaner, and the staff way more friendly. Even the one out in san mateo is better. read more

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Seating is spacious, with an "outside" covered bench/picnic table style seating area and inside tables. I like that there were heat lamps for the side of the restaurant open to the street. Definitely a comfortable place to be compared to the nippy cold of San Francisco. I got a vegetarian koja, which has a patty made of mushrooms and herbs. The "bun" is crispy and made of rice, reminiscent of the crispy rice at the bottom of dolsot bibimbap. The combo of flavorful patty, crispy bun and tasty veggies made the koja a winner in my book! Plus it filled me up for $5.95. They had a $5 hot sangria special when I came in, so my friend and I each got a cup. I don't like any kind of wine, but this was like the wine version of hot chocolate -- smooth, rich and sweet. It was even served in a coffee mug! read more

I've been going to this Koja for about a year now. The food is always consistent and great. I prefer the lighter fare, typically the ahi tuna bowl or salad. But from time to time also get the Korean style buffalo wings. It's not the cheapest fast casual spot, but if you eat there they have a big TV in the front patio area, great for watching baseball or basketball games with some buddies. read more

Bommmmmbbbbb. I come here almost every Wednesday . I always get the chicken bowl ... with no kimchi -sorry ! I can never get tired of it. Perfect balance of protein, carbs & leafy greens. I love the sauce all over the chicken & salad. My friends have tried the vegetarian tacos & the jobs fries and I also heard good things !! Super yum :^) read more

First time eating here yesterday and I must say...DELICIOUS! The Short Rib Bowl with brown rice and the Braised Pork Koja both were excellent! Interesting take on the Koja buger. Will eat here again. read more

Went there for dinner and ordered the umami fries and Koja short rib burger (Hurray for gluten-free rice buns!). The portions don't look big but it's actually quite filling. The ribs were tender and deliciously marinated. The fries were crunchy and a little spicy. Both were very flavourful. read more

KoJa Kitchen - Short rib burger and umami fries - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been craving Koja's since I tried their fries and burgers at off the grid! So I was ecstatic that there was a Koja's in Clement! Line wasn't too bad , the lady at the cashier was nice! I got the kamikaze fries to go and the lady handed me my change, receipt, and the beeper thing to know when the food was ready. It took a long time and I soon realized that that box sitting on the counter was mine but not one had said it was ready. The lady just handed me the fries.. It wasn't hot anymore. They seem to be more focused on the larger crowds and forgot about it. It wasn't the same, since it was cold. Would try it again in the future. read more

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I got the chicken katsu bowl with kamikaze fries and omg sooo good. the chicken was so tender and the outside crisp was perfectttt. fries were great too! I love loaded fries and the meat on these was really tasty read more