The mushroom koja was amazing. The crispy rice, lettuce, and mushroom patty works very well together. Everything was well seasoned and delicious. The service was ok. You order at a kiosk and someone calls your number. It a food truck so there was no ambiance. read more

This food truck was busy! Parking can be challenging in this area to get to this food truck in Spark social. There are several tables in Spark social. We checked out the menu items which looked great, including the vegetarian options. So we sampled the tofu bowl. The crisp on the tofu was nice accompanied by the radishes but seemed to need more vegetable for freshness. The curry sauce was just alright. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Crispy Tofu Bowl - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We got a handful of things to try. The ahi taco was pretty good, just not worth the price. The fries were super saucy and the flavors seems a little all over the place. The wings were really really good! I'd go back for those. read more

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What's with the massive lines at Koja Kitchen? Despite being a chain with multiple locations, this food truck at Spark Social somehow manages to command 20-30 minute waits during early Friday dinners. To caveat, this is coming from a vegetarian so I don't get the same perspective of places sometimes. 3/5 Crispy Vegan Tofu Koja was okay. Sure, the tofu had a nice crisp and came dressed in a decent sauce. But those famous garlic rice "buns"? Too much rice. Too little garlic flavor. It was too carby and bland to really enjoy it. The ratio just felt off, I wish they were thinner and had more flavor for the Tofu one. Look, I get trying new things at food truck parks. That's half the fun of Spark Social. My gf who eats meat absolutely loved the original as she mentioned that the meat and sauce both were excellent and would have rated it a 5/5. But when you're standing in line for half an hour for something you could get at any of their permanent locations, it makes you want to try something that is more unique. Skip this one, at least as a vegetarian or someone who is looking for something you can't get elsewhere. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Crispy Vegan Tofu Koja - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

After a brief wait, I got The Original Koja and was a little shocked by the small portion size for the $18 (including tax) that came. However, the sauce was extremely flavorful, there was a lot of meat loaded into it that all tasted really juicy and tender, and the rice patty had a nice crunchy consistency on the outside but chewy on the inside which was a very unique and fun twist to the normal bun. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - The Original Koja - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Probably the best truck at spark social. I'd skip their trademark rice burgers and go for their korean tacos and waffle fries.

A solid choice when you are visiting spark social. Their kamikaze fries are my favorite thing to get. This time I tried it with extra meat and it was amazing. Perfect to share or have as your full meal. Chicken burger was also good, delicious sauce. They have tablets for you to order from and then you are called to the window and a text is sent when your order is ready. This allows you to go grab food from another truck and come back when your food is done. This is a grab and go food truck and there is open picnic seating. During sunset and on a clear day there is a beautiful backdrop, perfect for photo ops. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Kamikaze Fries with extra meat - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Got teriyaki chicken and it looked really bad. My girlfriend then went back and told them that it looked bad. They refunded the order and gave us a free dish . 100% going back 10/10 service and food. Ambiance great it's spark social sf. So lively. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Chicken zen bowl - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food here is really delicious, and the staff are very friendly. Their Japanese curry is absolutely amazing! I will definitely come back to try their other items. Highly recommend! read more

KoJa Kitchen is a classic fusion spot that I like! Personally, I haven't had it since 2018 but from where I usually get it, never received portions this big! The only reason why I am giving it a 3 is because the packaged gochujang sauce spilled in the box so I had to scoop the sauce and put it in my fries. I know I could have gone back but I was too far from there to have realized. I recommend the staff to double check that they do seal their sauces cuz half of the sauce for these fries are incomplete. Another this is, the bulgogi ground beef felt questionable to me. I looked at pictures prior to covid and it seemed like it used to have beef pieces so I don't know what's that about. The positive side is the fries were crispy though! Despite the inconveniences, I think this is a good spot to still go considering the portions read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Kamikaze Fries - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Listen, I LOVE Koja. I love Koja so much I included it as a picture in my photo dump from SF last summer. So when I came back to visit SF this past week, of course I had to order Koja again. I got the beef bowl, one of my classic orders. But for some reason, it didn't hit as hard as it did last summer. I wasn't sure if it was because I ordered with different toppings back then, but the beef tasted a bit saltier and less sweet than I recalled, which the kimchi only exaggerated. I have heard people recommend the other Koja locations over the Spark Social one. Either way, if I come back to SF, I would order Koja again, just maybe with different toppings. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Beef bowl - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food and friendly customer service. I had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

I love getting the loaded fries from Koja whenever I come to spark! They have ordering kiosks now which makes it super easy to place your order, then find a table or buy more food while you wait for your food to be ready. The texture and flavor of the loaded fries is always super consistent and delicious - I've probably gotten them more than 10 times now! read more

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Out of all of the options at Spark, Koja is a solid choice because their original offerings are delicious and one of a kind. Not quite just a burger and not quite just a rice bowl, but a combo of the two together! Their crispy rice in a shape of a bun is genius and their loaded fries is worth the sin as long as you share it. Recommend: The Original Koja Umami fries read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - The Original KoJa - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a great spot to take the family or friends. They have a nice range of homemade salsa's but what really set's this place apart from the rest is their Al Pastor. Most places can't do it right but they nail it! Another indicator is their beans and rice and they do a good job of that too! Edit: 2021. It seems that there has been some minor changes to the dishes. It doesn't quite have the flavor it used to have but it is still a good go-to and the outdoor seating is nice in these times. They also had to shut down the salsa bar. You can get little plastic small servings of their salsa though. The owners are really nice people and support the community through donations and fundraisers. I will still take my family here whenever possible. read more

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I still remember trying KoJa's Kamikaze Fries back in 2011 at their first food truck in San Francisco. It was one of the most amazing fries I've ever had. They were crispy, topped with savory bits of beef and finished off with their signature sauces. Absolute dream combination that made it my must-have when going to the food truck park for months. Unfortunately, fast forward a decade later and it seems the quality isn't the same. Things looked great at first with the large mountain size serving of fries but then everything fell short once I took my first bite. I ordered the Umami Fries recommended by the staff hoping to bring back some great flavorful memories, but the fries weren't crispy at all and definitely were undercooked. The coconut pork was soggy and tasted boiled. The sauces were watered down. A complete let down of what I remembered. The Strawberry Mint Mango drink had no ice and lacked any richness. Also watered down as well. Maybe the chefs were just having an off day. I have such wonderful memories of KoJa, so I'd be willing to give them a try again in the future. I really hope it's not a case of expanding the business and losing the magic that made them successful in the first place. read more

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I think I would die for KoJa's Kamikaze fries. They are topped with heaps of sweet and spicy goodness, atop a bed of perfectly crispy waffle fries. I'm drooling just thinking about them. The Umami fries are a great choice too, but I personally think the Kamikaze fries are more flavorful and a little bit more my speed. I've tried various other menu items and all have been very solid, but the Kamikaze fries are what keep me coming back. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Umami Fries - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I tried KoJa kitchen at Spark social thinking that I could get something relatively healthier there. I got the beef bulgolgi bowl, and was pretty disappointed that it came with so much sauce and tasted so sweet. The beef itself was good quality and I liked the spring mix that came with it too, but the bulgogi sauce was way too sweet and salty and there was just too much of it. I had to eat more rice to compensate for the sauciness. I would love to have a healthy bowl or bento of Asian food available near me, but this bowl definitely does not skimp on the sauce or sugar. I ended up adding some tangy salsa from my boyfriend's breakfast burrito to offset the sweetness. Less sugar and sauce, and more kimchi would be great! Maybe a side of roasted vegetables or corn too would add some variety to the bowl of meat, rice, and salad leaves. read more

I saw the good reviews on koja and short rib rice bowl. Thought I tried and well at least I know I don't ever want to come back 1. Short rib was so over dressed and salty. Not good unless you are missing salt in your diet 2. I asked for less ice and more salad. They just gave me all salad 3. Salad is basically Safeway mixed greens etc they included both fresh greens and wilted ones. Not appetizing. Ugh so unsatisfying. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Short rib bowl. So over dressed. Yuck. - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been to several of the Koja Kitchen locations in SF. I will say the best one is on Clement street, this food truck location at Sparks Social comes in second, and the one located in the Downtown Bloomingdales food court comes in last. At this food truck in the past I've gotten the Kamikaze fries which I would give a 2/5. It's tasty but the ratio of the amount of fries to meat is super off. They give stacks of fries but the Korean bbq meat and sauce only coats the top layer. I personally think it should be layered evenly which isn't the case here. This time for lunch I decided to get the Braised Pork Taco which I rate a 3/5. This taco includes miso-coconut braised pork, arugula, garlic aioli, masago, lemon wedge, and fried onions. Usually I'm not a fan of coconut but it's pretty subtle in this taco. My favorite part of the dish is the garlic aioli which adds a nice creaminess. The meat was tender but I wish there was more. read more

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The food here is absolutely disgusting! I ordered a beef rice bowl and the rice was soggy, with only three pathetic little pieces of beef the size of a finger. They drowned my rice in kimchi sauce that was unbearably sour. I've never seen a place this awful, and it's even more expensive than other branches. From what I can tell, people only come here because their company gives them meal tickets -- otherwise no one in their right mind should ever eat here! read more

(Overall: 87% | B) - This koja is a very interesting concept. I love the crispy rice as the patty as this Asian take adds some unique texture. The spicy sesame sauce lusciously elevates the beef and the pineapple and slaw provide some good contrast as well. I think for this dish though, it could benefit significantly from not being served from a food truck as it would make the atmosphere much less chaotic. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Beef KoJa! 5/5 really flavorful! IG: @amei.eats - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Heard about KOJA a lot of times and finally stumbled across it while visiting a friend in San Francisco. The Spark park is a great place to get food and drinks. The set up is really cool. The atmosphere is lively. The original KOJA I had wasn't as great as I expected from all the hype I had heard. There was more sesame dressing than Bulgogi. Still a good place to go get food. I'd try it again and try something different. read more

Stumbled upon KoJa while walking in the neighborhood. The Spark location is fun and lively, especially around the lunch hour - when I visited. Started with the Kamikaze Fries which were delicious and a must order. Crisscut waffle fries were perfectly crispy and the combination of korean bbq beef, kimchi, red sauce, and japanese mayo create a wonderful sweet and savory flavor profile. Korean Buffalo Wings were up next and they did not disappoint. Tangy and tasty on their own or dipped/dunked in the japanese mayo. Will be ordering these again soon - some of the better wings I've had recently. Lastly, I tried the Braised Pork Taco. It was my least favorite menu item of the meal but still a solid taco. Proportions were a little off, little too much meat and garlic aioli and not enough fried onions but I guess that comes down to personal preference. Overall, a solid meal at a reasonable price. Will be back for sure! read more

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KoJa Kitchen serves up very unique sandwiches and is a pretty solid food truck option at Spark Social but probably will not be my go-to. Although a bit pricey for the portion size and a bit messy to eat, the chicken koja had nice flavor and texture. The crispy rice buns added the perfect crunch but still held their shape! read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Chicken KoJa - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow!! I totally love their loaded fries!! Delicious!! Bussin!! I ordered the short ribs and it was very tender and flavorful. I like how you could add a side of egg to the meal. My friends ordered the crispy chicken and the beef plate. Overall, everything was very good! The service was ok and the ambiance casual. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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KoJa Kitchen SF Spark is located in the SPARK Social SF area near the Chase Center and UCSF Mission Bay campus area. The area KoJa Kitchen is located in itself is great for sitting after ordering, and nice wide open spaces along with a field, so great for kids, and also pets too. The pricing of KoJa is actually one of the more affordable trucks in this area, so if you're looking for something more affordable, this is the place for some great Korean/Japanese cuisine, though, it's really more Korean than anything. There's a good variety of different dishes to choose from, ranging from tacos, to bowls, to rice burgers. I've tried the tacos before, and they're not bad, but certainly not my favorite since there's really nothing special about it beyond just it being on tortillas. And the braised pork taco I got wasn't really as good as the other dishes that had braised pork in it for some reason, so not sure what happened there. The braised pork bowl was delicious, and comes with rice along with plenty of salad, so an all around balanced bowl for those who want a bit of everything. The braised pork here is nice, soft, tender, and also marinated with coconut flavoring, so it'll definitely be something different for many, but more importantly, delicious. Portions are good. The fries were also great, and probably the one dish that provides the best bang for your buck portions wise, as you get a lot of fries, and plenty of meat on top to go along with everything. Quite tasty, and a good one to share with 2-3 people in addition to a main entree. Their "burgers" I feel is where it's at here. They are delicious, and use rice patties as opposed to buns, so you know it'll be different already. However, these patties are not akin to places like Mos Burger, since KoJa's patties aren't just steamed rice the crunchy texture from these just makes for an interesting experience when eating. If you see these on the menu thinking they'll be just like Mos Burger rice patties, they're not, so give them a try. I've had both the short rib and the chicken ones, and they are both great. Moderately priced, and though they look small, they're actually bigger and more filling than they appear once you start eating. Overall, if you're trying to figure out which food truck to try out, and you're looking for a recommendation, this is a pretty good truck to start with, especially if you've already looked around at all the other trucks, and there's nothing that jumps out at you food or price wise. read more

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I have been here a few times and KoJa used to be one of my go to food track. Servers are fairly nice and the ambiance in spark social is just amazing. Beef short rib bowl: 3/5 Come with Kalbi, seasonal spring mix, rice (brown or white), kimchi, masago, katsu aioli, fried shallots and sesame seeds. The sauce is a little too sweet for my taste, and the meat is on the dry side. Used to be my go to bowl, so I was a little disappointed. Chicken bowl: 3/5 Come with BBQ chicken, seasonal spring mix, rice (brown or white), kimchi, masago, spicy gochujang, fried shallots, and sesame seeds. The meat is also a little dry but the rest is fine. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Chicken Bowl and Short Rib Bowl (drinks are from another vendor) - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Perfect food truck court for outdoor fun with the family and pets. There's plenty of room to spread out and be safe. There's sooo many options to pick from to eat, bound to have something for someone regardless of their cravings. We ordered a little bit of everything, the IG reel/TT is viewable on @PhidingTheFam. But we ordered Umami Fries & 2 Tacos from Koja and it was delicious! Fries are def a get!! read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Umami Fries @phidingthefam - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Spark Social has such a cool park of coffee, firepit, and food trucks. I love Spark social so much. Must try if you are near the UCSF mission bay campus. KoJa kitchen is spicy and saucy, a quick meal of korean fusion/ modern spicy mayo, crispy rice delicioussnacks. I really like their tiger sign too. I thought it was a great quick bite. Delicious and packs heat. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Korean fusion fast food / bun. It's fun and tasty. Love their logo - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been to koja quite a few times before at the Berkeley location. I always enjoyed the burgers and bowls but thought it was a little pricey for the amount of food given. This time around, I ordered the Umami fries and I was so pleasantly surprised. It consists of a large serving of waffle fries, topped with a large scoop of miso-coconut pork and a whole bunch of sauces/toppings. For less than $8, this was such a steal. I really wasn't expecting a literal mountain of fries and pork but I'm so ok with that. This is probably my new go-to comfort food at sparks. I also tried the strawberry mango lemonade and it was delicious! I'm a sucker for flavored lemonades and this one truly got it right. So refreshing and totally not overly sweet/artificial-tasting read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Umami Fries - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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TLDR: Fun idea. Objectively worse than a regular burger. Worth a visit? Maybe once. Worth a re-visit? No, so many other food trucks in the area. Worth the price? Sure, you get a nice picture. It wasn't terrible. Scoring weight: 100% food, 0% other 7/24/21 - Saturday ~4:00pm Braised Pork Koja (SKIP) - A sub-par burger substitute. The novelty of using fried garlic rice patties instead of buns looks cool, but thats it. Rice patties themselves are fried extra crispy/crunchy (almost too much). Very little garlic flavor. Tasted like plain crunchy rice. Just didn't work. Braised pork was tender with average flavor. Mayo/Aoli was good. Extra fried won-ton chip added even more crunch to an overly 'hard' burger. Even if we substituted the rice patties for a really good burger bun, it would have made a below-average pulled pork sandwich. Similar to the ramen-burgers. Doing something weird with the bun doesn't make it better. Fries and Tacos looked really good though. Other: * Standard food truck. Nothing to complain about. * Lots of other trucks in the area. Doesn't hang with a standard truck serving regular burgers. * Koji burgers are a try-once food. read more

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Yay for food trucks near the mini golf course. My boyfriend and I decided to drop by for some light snacks after our mini golf session and got the umami fries and a spam musubi. The fries were OVERFLOWING and had plenty of meat and other toppings on it. The musubi was underwhelming though, and the rice fell apart when I tried to pick it up. Everything on top of the spam was also super small and I could barely taste the bacon in my bites Definitely come here to try the fries, but I can't say much for the other items on the menu. Parking wasn't too bad, but I came during Tuesday noon. Must-try: - fries (umami or kamikaze) read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Umami Fries and Spam Masubi - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food is mediocre and at holier than hell attitude by staff was quite the put off for a first timer trying their food - won't be returning or recommending, sorry guys but your front line workers represent your business as a whole. Signed, Fellow 27 year restaurant industry worker read more

5 stars for their braised pork koja. Actually, I ordered the braised pork koja initially and they gave me a braised pork taco. I guess they heard me wrong, but I decided to just eat the taco then buy the koja afterwards. I'm so glad I did. The koja was PACKED with so much braised pork and flavor. The crunchiness of the rice just went so well with it. Especially when squeezing lemon juice inside. YUMMY. read more

One of the options for our weekly office lunch was Koja Kitchen. A coworker and I decided to share a few things. Our delivery order arrived via Caviar on Friday, September 28th around 12:15pm. *The Original Koja: Korean BBQ short rib, sesame vinaigrette lettuce, katsu aioli, and sesame seeds, Served between lightly fried garlic rice buns ($8.95) *Umami Fries: Crisscut waffle fries, miso-coconut braised pork, red sauce, garlic aioli, green onions, masago, and fried onions ($6.35) The filling in the koja was good, but the bun was hard, so the whole thing was awkward to eat. We ended up taking the rice bun off and just eating the middle. Kind of a bummer as I've had the equivalent in Japan and it melded into such a good bite. The rice patty was hot and soft and it just went together so well. The fries were good, but the pork was rather dry. The sauces helped a little, but my coworker didn't like the pork at all. She just stuck to the fries and scooped off the pork. I've tried the location in the Richmond and kinda felt the same way. Their rice buns texturally don't make for a good sandwich. Nice concept, but not executed quite right. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Umami Fries: Crisscut waffle fries, miso-coconut braised pork, red sauce, garlic aioli, green onions, masago, and fried onions ($6.35) - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What happened to this location? They are now Hella stingy with their meat. Look at my kamikaze fries below, just tidbits of beef. My chicken bowl had little meat too. Not like before, they put sufficient amount of meat. Their quality had gone down. This location is at Sparks Social. Customer service sucks too! I was given my order without any forks. If I didn't ask the woman handing out the food, I would not have any fork to eat my food with. Talk about common courtesy to your customers. This is sad... this Koja food truck is now on my NOT TO Buy From LIST already. I hope they train their crew better and food quality improves. This location just lost a paying customer. I hope the owners of this location sees my review, so they can immediately improve their service and food quality. read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Kamikaze fries with tidbits of meat in the middle - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Koja Kitchen has really knocked it out the park with their Korean-Japanese fusion dishes. They are known for their Koja which they say is "like a burger but better." The traditional bread buns are substituted by crispy garlic rice buns & you can choose your protein. We went with "The Original" Koja with BBQ short rib, sesame vinaigrette's fretted lettuce, katsu aioli and sesame seeds, as well as the Chicken Koja with BBQ chicken, sesame vinaigrette lettuce, tomato, cilantro, spicy gochujang sauce and sesame seeds. ⁣ ⁣ Having never had Koja before, we were excited to try something new. We enjoyed all of the yummy flavors and deliciously unique rice buns. We loved it so much we've already been back a second time! read more

KoJa Kitchen SF Spark - Chicken & bbq short rib Koja - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Korean Japanese (Ko Ja, get it) fusion, with some Mexican flair. Delicious umami flavors. I love Koja, especially the tacos. I always get a mix of three - only wish they had a combo deal, as they add up quickly. The original Koja sandwiches aren't quite as good at this location - I found the ones at the Berkeley or San Mateo locations better. But they are always a fun treat. Spark Social SF is a great food truck and picnic park in Mission Bay / Dogpatch, perfect for a sunny afternoon. Relatively short wait, and you can even order ahead online on their website. They accept touch less payments (via Square) and credit cards. read more

PANDEMIC POST (TAKE-OUT) KoJa is a food truck at Spark Social SF. It offers the epitome of fusion by imitating Japanese and Korean foods in American/Mexican forms. I was optimistic but found the flavors lacking. Oil, salt, and sugar are easy and cheap ways to make things taste good, and my experience was that KoJa leaned quite heavily on the first. My impression of Japanese and Korean flavor profiles is that they are more nuanced, consisting of natural umami found in fresh ingredients--a variety of seafood, vegetables, spices, mushrooms... Without the freshness and fragrance that fill those flavor profiles, even the most flavorful aspects of the original cuisines will fall flat, and no amount of grease can rescue it. \\ grilled pork bowl - comes with lots of rice--at least it's the medium-grain sticky sort - vegetables (some kimchi, a few lonely leaves) felt out of place - pork was decently flavored, but the greasiness stood out more - it was hard to make sense of this as a dish-- not quite an item to pursue or crave, but a decent deal if you're really hungry. I couldn't shake the feeling that it was just an assembly of its parts. I was hoping the fusion would work... but it felt like these cuisines were unrecognizable because the essential fragrant flavors and diverse textures were missing. Is this review getting too philosophical? Does a slice of kimchi make it Korean fusion? (It is also worth mentioning that perhaps my experience was soured by poor customer service. I was the only customer there, but the person snarkily remarked on how long I was taking to decide what to order. I near about walked away to another truck... but I was curious about how well they'd pull off these flavors. I usually try not to let bad service influence my reviews since I prioritize the taste and quality of the food. I hope I maintained that in this case, too.) read more