such a good place to go eat and hang out with friends. they are always playing good songs here and it's all around a fun vibe. came at 8:30pm on a thursday and i love how lively it still is. i love the huge parking lot and how there is so much in this plaza like desserts or drinks. the service is also good! my favorite is the soy garlic chicken i love the sauce they have and it pairs so well with some unflavored soju. my table teared through bottles of beer pretty quick. read more

Online hours and posted hours on the door say this place is open until 12am Sundays. Walked in at 11:10pm and the guy at the counter said "we're closed" won't accept take out orders either. Nice, just change the posted hours then. Drove from far to get here and have the lazy workers want to stop working early. read more

Why did everyone in OC stop talking about this spot?? This is literally my go-to place for Korean fried chicken. The inside is no frills, but I promise you, this is how you know they be cookin' up the best fried chicken. You can seriously taste that they use fresh, never frozen chicken which makes the chicken SO juicy. And I always have to get their Rose topokki. The new Buldak loaded fries are, indeed, really spicy but it hurts so good, ya feel me? :p But my favorite had to be their new Elote corn ribs. These were sooo satisfying to eat and they really nailed the seasoning. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

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We love coming here. The food is consistently good. It is a long wait for the wings but it's worth it. They come out perfectly hot and crispy. Inside meat is always juicy. You get big portions as well. We got 24 wings for the both of us and had leftovers. This location feels a lot more calmer than the other KoKo locations we have gone to. They still play Kpop and have a big bar menu but customers here tend to be much older and respectful. It's a good location for good wings but probably not the location you want to come for party vibes. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Get your K-fried chicken here, you won't regret it! Best size, flavors, and price in Buena Park/Fullerton The servers were very kind and friendly with bringing us all our food too! They have basic flavors but all the side dishes, beer, and soups to fill you up read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Garlic Soy Wing (24 Pieces) so crispy and juicy - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Koko is one of our go to spots for Korean fried chicken but we were very disappointed today. Placed an online order and arrived a few minutes early to check in. Was notified by the rep that the food would be ready in about 10 minutes which meant it would be done on time based on our order placement time. What needed up happening was that we got our food 56 minutes after we placed the order and not 35 as stated in the email. Asked the rep why and his response was sorry we got busy and your order fell behind. There were a few issues with this answer. 1. There were only two tables in the restaurant and they were at the end of their meals. 2. There were only two other to go orders and one had been picked up while I was sitting waiting. There was no real correction for the error or ownership of the mistake and this has made our experience a subpar one today. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Order receipts. - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

We ordered the Koko Soy wings 12 pcs. and the rice cake both are okay. The rice cake could use some more sweetness and spiciness to it. The zucchini fries is top notch! read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Koko Soy Wings (12 Pieces)Zucchini Fries Rose Dukbokki - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Personally not a chicken person but this spot has some juicy chicken wings! Larger than expected. Service was there and kept refreshing our salad and radish. Small spot but not bad for a drinking, sport bar and chicken wing menu place. Great casual spot in general. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Parmesan Wings (12 Pieces) and Soy Wings (12 Pieces)! - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

I love LOVE korean fried chicken. But after a few bites things went downhill. Fried chicken was juicy. Batter was crispy. But everything was just sweet with no flavor. The soy sauce was definitely Kikkoman soy sauce or something which is very mild and lacking in umami. The lack of salt also did not help. I was just so excited to eat some korean fried chicken but the lack of flavor with no dimension is sad. Also, the radish was sweetened with alternative sugar. The after taste was apparent. Stevia or something. Not a fan. The cabbage salad with an in-n-out dressing was good. Has a delayed spice kick. The grilled gizzards also were kind of bland. Sorry I won't come back. But if you like sweetness then this place is for you. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Soy Wings (12 Pieces) and Parmesan Wings (12 Pieces) - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Koko Fried Wings- crispy juicy Korean fried chicken. We had the sour&sweet and sweet soy sauces on the side cause we wanted different floors but were not that hungry at the time. I prefer it mixed already so something to consider in the future. But overall still amazing Corn cheese- your standard corn cheese. Though the cheese felt like it could have melted a bit more. Otherwise a good side with our chicken Amazing Korean fried chicken place in SoCal. Some of the best in SoCal. Comes with a side of cubed daikons and cabbage with dressing. Great to cutting out the grease in the chicken. Always a good go to and parking is easy in the parking lot in front of the store. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Koko Fried Wings - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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I ordered these Koko Soy Wings for two people and we only got through half of it. These were so delicious but I was just so full. They took a while to come out but when they finally came you can tell they were freshly prepped, bartered, and cooked to perfection. These wings were so crispy and golden. I ordered it with a side of rice and ate a ton of their pickled radish as well. Daniel was a great server and I look forward to coming back here to enjoy more soy wings. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Koko Soy Wings - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Food: 2 Service: 3 Ambiance: 3 2.5 stars. Service was ok but not super friendly. Food came out in a decent amount of time but left a lot for the imagination. Supreme fries were a rip off with like 3 bacon bits and the whole chicken was so tiny. Even with the sauce, chicken wasn't as tasty for Korean fried chicken. We did enjoy the chive pancake. My friend hyped this place up and I was a bit disappointed. read more

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I thought KoKo would have more of a bar or pub vibe, but it's actually more of a k-pop themed restaurant. The food is good, although pricey. The restaurant was busy with take out and groups eating in, but the wait for food wasn't too bad once they gave the cabbage salad with thousand island. The chicken was good! Crispy and not dry at all. I would say 3.5 stars-- a little expensive for the value. read more

Online it says they close at 2 AM so we drove from Downtown L.A. & got there at 12:59 on a Monday night & as soon as we walked in they told us they were closed. FIX YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION!!! read more

They use fresh chicken vs frozen. Fried when ordered! Their whole chicken or wings are good. If you like chicken gizzard, try their fried gizzard. It comes with a side of spicy chive mix that compliments it so well. Definitely recommend. read more

I would have given 5 stars bc they have great food but they messed up my order. I ordered 12 soy wings but only got plain wings. Otherwise great place and good vibes. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - No soy on my wings - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Met with a group of friends to try out koko chicken on a Friday night for the first time. There is another Korean Fried Chicken place that we have gone to, so it gives me the opportunity to compare. The restaurant is decently sized, however for a group of 10, they squeezed us into two four tops and one two top which numbers wise it should be enough but with all the food we ordered collectively, there was not a lot of room to be comfortable. As for the menu, we had to order two twelve piece orders of different flavors which ends up more expensive instead of allowing me to order a 24 piece, but allowed to choose at least two different flavors which would be cheaper. For my wife and I, we ordered the Parmesan wings and the Jr wings and an order of the carbonara dukpokki which did not taste like a carbonara. The Parmesan wings tasted sweet like it was soy chicken then they put Parmesan cheese. First time here and definitely the last. They were not accommodating here. It was a typical Asian restaurant that are used to doing what they want and not caring about customer service. The fortunate thing is I have options for KFC. read more

Great spot to get some late night chicken, love the fried jalapeños as a side as well.

Drove 30 minutes to get food. They close at 12 a.m., and I arrived at 11:10 p.m., but they stop taking orders at 11 p.m. Wish they had made that clearer. Really frustrating. read more

Food was great but the service was horrible. If youre not korean expect a 45 minute wait plus a 20 min wait for food.

Literally just left KoKo chicken, but felt compelled to leave this review for the two staff members who were extremely helpful, attentive and displayed 5 stars customer service. Thank you for going above and beyond with fixing our order. The crispy chicken was delicious and went so well with the radish and cabbage salad. read more

I love how late this spot is open. The vibe gives off group hangout, late night, watching the game. You can order drinks and chicken and it's a good time. Came here with my boyfriend and we ordered two half orders. One original one soy. The chicken is incredibly crunchy and a nice size which I was surprised by. Flavor was good but not sure if it's the best. Definitely the best texture and size i've seen though. Staff was helpful and it wasn't too busy. One thing that's was weird was towards the end of the meal we started smelling something odd it reminded us of gas? We were by what looked like an air purifier and it looked like it was also catching onto something in the air. I could be wrong about the device but it did smell weird. Luckily we were wrapping up but it was definitely off putting at the end. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - soy and original - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Okay, sounds like the unpopular opinion here so maybe I just got them on a meh day. The biggest reason I gave this a 3 star instead of a 4/5 is because of the smell. I don't know what it was that day, but the whole restaurant smelled like bathroom. I got the first whiff of it when someone opened the door as they exited and we were just walking by. It was so strange and I really was so close to wanting to tell my party that we should eat somewhere else. Funny enough, when I used their bathroom later in the meal, the bathroom smelled good. Like better than the whole restaurant and it was pretty clean. Sooo I don't know where that smell was coming from. Maybe everyone was just smelling their own food? When they brought the chicken wings, THOSE smelled really good and masked the smell of the rest of the restaurant. We ordered the Koko fried wings, Parmesan wings, and tornado fries. The wings are pretty big. We ordered a total of 36 wings for 4 people and we could've easily shared 24 instead. The Koko fried wings were fried well and I liked the crispiness. The flavor could've been a little more bold so opt for a sauce for sure. The Parmesan was good too. The tornado fries were easy to munch on and I don't see this style of fries in a lot of places. Service was good. Our waitress was always around in case we needed anything. Prices were as expected at ~$1.50 per wing. Would I come back? Ehhh. If I was local, maybe I'd think about visiting for a night out/drinks with friends. read more

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a fullerton area classic! Their chicken is made fresh with new oil & never frozen meats -- was impressed myself when i read this on their table sign. i usually order their chicken as takeout orders but came here for lunch to dine in. It was pretty empty on a sunday afternoon but i think it's definitely more packed and high demand at night! Very clean and tidy! The server was so sweet -- i love her! we ordered a tuna kimchi jiggae (8/10) with regular wings (9/10) with sauces on the side. We also got fried jalapeños which were also amazinngggg (9/10). lots of fried foods so definitely wasn't feeling the healthiest but it tastes good so i'm not complaining. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

I first heard about and went to KoKo Chicken & BBQ in Buena Park in 2011. Around that time, I had watched a Korean drama titled "You're Beautiful". A quote from that drama that really stuck with me was this: "The world is round, so no matter how far you go, just like the magic bus, you'll immediately return to the place where you belong." I didn't know it back then, but this single quote would define my experience with KoKo Chicken & BBQ. Growing up, one of my favorite foods was fried chicken wings. Later, as I became more busy with school and other things, I switched my preference to chicken tenders since they were boneless and less cumbersome to eat on the go. I especially loved the chicken tenders at KoKo! Then I went through a fairly long phase where I focused on a more ketogenic diet, thereby foregoing breaded chicken all together! I was kind of on an island by myself for a long time because I stubbornly adhered to my diet and would often refuse to eat out with friends and family if their destinations didn't meet my dietary requirements. Then the pandemic happened in 2020. I realized that life was too short to deny myself the moments of camaraderie with loved ones over food. In the ensuing years, I made up for lost time. I decided to dedicate most weekends to trying different restaurants with my younger brother. By 2024, I found myself back at KoKo Chicken & BBQ. It was actually at the La Palma location that I made my long-awaited return to KoKo on March 5, 2024 (I'm a numbers guy, so I remember specific dates really well). Naturally, I combined the best of both worlds from my childhood and young adulthood, as I ordered chicken tenders and wings for takeout. They were so good that my younger brother told me that he wanted to go to the actual restaurant some time. Living in Buena Park, KoKo's Buena Park location was obviously the closest to home, so that's where we went for Round 2 on March 30, 2024. Again, we ordered chicken tenders and soy wings! A funny thing happened on that day: The size, taste, and crunch of the soy wings were so mesmerizing to my brother that he decided that he would only eat chicken wings at KoKo from now on. Another food item that my brother and I have come to love at Koko is the tornado fries. They are unlike anything we've ever had before. Very unique, with the "tornado" name being a perfect representation of what KoKo has meant to us: A sudden whirlwind that helped us clear the cobwebs of our limited perspective and become open to appreciating new experiences, including new foods. Something that I really didn't even think about until recently was how, in most of our visits to Koko in Buena Park in 2024, our server was a kind woman named Stacy. In sports, it is often said that the best referees are the ones that you don't notice because those kinds of referees understand how to blend in with the game and not distract the audience from the main action. I think the same could be said about how Stacy approaches her role as a server at KoKo. She ensured that each meal at KoKo would be a joyful occasion for my brother and me. We could only think about how delicious the food was. But none of those experiences could have happened without Stacy blending in and taking care of our food orders and the delivery of those orders with kindness and grace. So yes, special shoutout to the one who has mastered the art to Stay-C(onsistent) in her service! If there's one thing I would like everyone to take away from this review, it's this: Life is all about creating memorable moments. Our most memorable moments often engage all five senses (sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch). With the aesthetics of Funko Pops and flat screen televisions all around the restaurant, the aroma of the chicken, the sound of laughter and joy from patrons in the restaurant, and the savoriness and texture of the food, I highly recommend KoKo Chicken & BBQ to create your most memorable moments! read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Wings and Tenders - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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There aren't many places in the area where you can host a gathering of more than ten. We had a group of 14 and reserved a side space by the door for our party. Another bonus about this place is that they have BUY TWO SOJUS and get ONE FREE--quite a deal for a large group. When everyone was feeling full and buzzed, It turned out we were one order away from receiving a free bottle, so being the Korean in us, we asked for another (two) bottle. We couldn't let the deal go to waste. The Fried Chicken was fantastic and the fries complemented well as a side. Overall, it was an enjoyable evening with many friends to share the night. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Pikachu endorses beer - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Great place to bring a group!! We love coming here and the price is very worth it when you come with a big group and get variety! We came as a group of 8 and were able to get 2 sets of 24-piece wings, rose tteokbokki, and an order of fries. We were all pretty satisfied even after coming from a flag football practice, and the price came out to be around $15 per person. Service was very kind, even when we asked for extra sauce and checking on us with water refills. The atmosphere is very casual here, the lighting is always like LED blue and they usually have a big sports game on. They have a bathroom for girls and one for guys, which is trustworthy! The parking lot is a good size and makes it easy to not need to worry about finding a space. read more

came on a saturday afternoon and there was no wait, server was nice and attentive! we loved the chicken strip the most - portions were huge and we definitely had leftovers! read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Koko Chicken Strip (5 Pieces) Large Cabbage Salad Parmesan Wings (12 Pieces) - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

The best fried chicken hands down!!!! And the service was more than you can ask for!!! The vibe are vibing!!! K-pop music video playing on the big screen! Omg the food is what I crave for all the time! read more

We ordered the Grilled Blood Sausage and Vegetables at Koko Chicken. Unfortunately, the soondae (blood sausage) didn't taste fresh; it was almost as if it was starting to go bad, so we ended up not eating it. The dish overall was well-prepared, but the quality of the soondae was disappointing. I didn't complain at the time, but I'll probably stick to chicken from now on, since Koko is a chicken specialty pub and the chicken never disappoints. On the plus side, the ambiance is nice; they play K-pop, which adds a fun vibe to the place. read more

Bad customer service. Called to make to go order. Some lady answered and said the order will be ready in 30 min. I hung up and thought it will be better to go other place to order since it's taking for a while. Just called back right away (maybe 1min later?) and told I would like to cancel. She said there is no cancel... (I couldn't understand what that meant...) And she said the order is ready(wtf?). I said "You said the order will be ready in 30 min and I just called to cancel, is that a problem?" And she said as, "Oh my god..." What the hell?! Kidding me?! read more

My friend has been here a few times and she loves the chicken, so it was my turn to try this fried chicken spot! I tried the whole fried chicken (half original and half sweet n sour), JR wings and garlic parmesan wings. I really enjoyed the garlic parmesan wings cause they were crispy, crunchy, flavorful and moist, but my favorite was the JR wings. They aren't as battered as the other wings and come plain in flavor. They have a variety of dipping sauces to choose from including: hot sauce, original, mustard, sweet n sour and soy-- but I recommend getting the rose tteokbokki and dipping it in there. The tteokbokki sauce was creamy with rice cakes and hot dogs. The corn cheese was cheesy and buttery and absolutely delicious. The kimchi pancake is thin and not super crispy. The shrimp fried rice was okay but nothing too special. In terms of size, it's more of a personal bowl with a few pieces of shrimp. The fries were crispy and topped with cheese, onion, and small bacon pieces that makes for a perfect shareable plate. They dont just serve chicken but other Korean pub dishes too including bulgogi, soups, rice cakes and much more. With the chicken, we were provided with complimentary radishes and salad. The atmosphere provides for a perfect place to meet up with friends to grab a drink and catch up. The service is friendly and quick. read more

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Wings were the best I've ever tasted. Food was a plus. Service is good in the ambience was different. For good wings greatly recommend recommended. read more

This is a staple for our church members. It's close by for a big group of people to grab lunch after service. For 8 people, we shared 20-pc fried chicken, a 24-pc wings, and dukpokki + ramen (ramen is extra $3). We had just a bit leftover, so I'd say it's a good amount of food. They add gratuity btw. Parking is plentiful. Restroom in the back. Come here and enjoy the throwback K-pop songs XD read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Menu - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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We were here on 3/12 dinner. I love kokos. My family and I have been long time customers but tonight my experience was so upsetting. The food is great but the service sucks so bad. The waiters and waitresses are so lacking and rude. They don't attend to the tables and when we ask for things my waitress audibly sighed. Constant side eyes and made my family and I feel like we were a constant burden. It wasn't even a really busy night but the service was so poor. I hope you see this review and change things. Unfortunately don't think I will be coming back. read more

PARKING: Tons of parking on a Saturday night. It shares a parking lot with the other businesses in the plaza. So much parking! TO GO ORDER: As soon as I walked in, someone came towards me at the door to greet me. I said I was only ordering TO GO so I walked back to the cashier register. I got a small DUKPOKKI and they told me it would take 15 minutes. It only ended up taking about 10 minutes. They DID NOT give any utensils in the to go bag. ATMOSPHERE: I came around 8pm on a Saturday and it was pretty much EMPTY. There were only 3 tables filled. It's a pretty big restaurant, most tables seat 4 people or can be pushed together for a larger party. K-POP music playing semi-loud in the background. FOOD: $16 DUKPOKKI (small): rice cakes formed in the shape of cylinders and in a spicy gochujang and soy sauce mix. I asked for mine spicy, but I didn't think it was spicy at all. Not even a little. The flavor was great though! It came with HALF AN EGG. Not the whole egg, just half. And some fish cakes. I love that they wrapped the dukpokki in foil, since it is very saucy, it doesn't spill if a puncture happens. Just don't turn the box over! OVERALL: For the price point of $16 for a SMALL DUKPOKKI it was yummy and hit the spot of what I wanted! I wish they gave me some utensils in my TO GO ORDER, but other than that it was a pleasant first experience and I'll most likely be back to try their chicken wings. I will update my review after I try the chicken. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - $16 DUKPOKKI (small): rice cakes formed in the shape of cylinders and in a spicy gochujang and soy sauce mix. - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Third time here. Have grown to love the place. The chicken is outstanding. Place interior has improved. Service is friendly but could use a bit more attentiveness. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Papas N Beer - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

i came here with my friend and we celebrated his bday. our severs tn were so great and accommodated to us. i would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area and want a good time. read more

I had a frustrating experience with the service at the front desk. Despite standing directly in front of two staff members while waiting for my pickup order, they completely forgot about me when the order was ready. read more

One of my favorite late night spots. Koko always satisfies my craving for korean fried chicken. I would highly recommend the sweet and sour!! The spicy one is also a great option if you like a kick. The light is dim inside and it is always lively because it is open pretty late compared to other restaurants. Great place to hang out with a group or just grab a quick bite. read more

KoKo Chicken & BBQ - Small Dukpokki - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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