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    KoKoLo Donburi - Milpitas

    3.9 (409 reviews)

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    KOKOLO DONBURI - MILPITAS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Ronald E.

    Just wondered in here due to hunger. I ordered all appetizers to try this place out. The cucumber salad was marvelous. The potstickers tasted as the should. And the wings were good but not the best of the 3 dishes to me. Service was quick but when my food arrived quick I was waiting and looking around for a fork to appear and I realized that no forks, and those black thingy on my table is not a straw(since I wasn't given water). It was chopsticks. So yep I ate everything with chopsticks for the first time. It was cool. Food was really good , service was a 4. And ambiance is whatever. I'm definitely going back to try the Katsu and Wagyu Ramen

    Andrew N.

    This casual hidden gem is something that everybody needs. Thhere's a variety of curry dishes to choose from along with other dishes. Curry Pork Tokatsu (5/5): The curry was very comforting and homey. The spices put into was splendid. The pork was juicy and plentiful. Unagi Tempura (5/5): This was my first time trying eel tempura and it blew my mind. I really enjoyed this. It was perfectly balanced with crispness from the perfectly fried tempura and the soft juicy and sweet unagi. I really want to come back for the unagi tempura at least.

    Chicken Karage
    Jacky H.

    You order at the front, grab your own water and utensils, and then find a seat. There's plenty of parking and ample seating inside. We ordered: Chicken Karaage (3/5): It was fine, fried better than the katsu and paired nicely with the mayo. Decent as an appetizer, but it lacked crunch. Chicken Katsu Bowl (2/5): Also just okay. It wasn't very crispy and lacked flavor. Everything just tasted...bland. The chicken-to-rice ratio was off, about 1 to 2. I ended up taking home half a bowl of rice after finishing the chicken.

    Oyakodon
    Lon H.

    I thought I had already written a review for Kokolo Donburi, but I must have been mistaken. It's more than overdue, since my family and I always enjoy the food, regardless if we dine-in or take it to-go. When we've dined-in, the service is always quick and friendly. The staff does a good job of making you feel welcome. As for the food, all their dishes are really good. They also don't skimp on their portions, which is greatly appreciated. In addition, the food is always served hot and fresh. We always enjoy dishes like their Oyakodon, Katsudon Rice Bowl and their Pork and Chicken Katsu Curry Don.

    Jann B.

    Had lunch here. Parking was easy. Staff were friendly and efficient. Didnt have to wait too long for our food to be ready. The restaurant was clean. We ordered the following: Signature Chicken Wings: 2/5 Too salty imo. Sauce was soy based. The drumstick was a bit tough. Chicken Katsu Curry Bowl: 5/5 Curry was delicious! Portions were generous. Chicken was perfectly cooked! Wagyu Beef Curry Bowl: 3.5/5 Curry was a bit too rich for me. Not enough beef compared to rice ratio. Pricey.

    Beef Sukiyaki Katsu
    Nancy L.

    This is a decent option for casual, that Japanese food. They have a pretty extensive menu with typical Japanese "faster" meals, like sukiyaki, curry, Katsu, udon, etc. I would say that the food quality here is about average. I got the Sukiyaki, which comes with a really large bowl of soup, udon, cabbage, tofu, fishcakes, mushroom that tasted somewhat mild in flavor. We also got a dish with egg and Katsu, that was OK. I felt like the dish's texture was a little too mushy for my expectations. The way the store works is that you order at front of the register, get a number, then sit down at the table. All the drinks and utensils were self-serve when I came in about 1.5 to 2 hours before closing. The service was nice, however, it was more like a Casual do it yourself vibe. Prices are pretty decent, cheaper than average.

    Oyakodon Rice Bowl
    Brooke A.

    I went here with some friends for dinner. It was highly rated on Yelp and I felt like Japanese food, so it seemed like a good fit. The food was ok. I got the oyakodon and I really wish it had been more flavorful. I had to add sriracha and soy sauce to the rice. There was also quite a bit of a cleaning solution smell. It was pretty unpleasant especially as we tried to enjoy our food. The mix of that smell and the tempura smell wasn't a great combination.

    Oyako Don
    Amity H.

    Order at Counter then find your own seating. The store was spacious and had multiple tables. Wanted to try the Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki Don but they were out of beef that day. I came on a Monday around 1pm. Unagi Tempura: 4/5 Crispy and light. I enjoyed this. Onakyo Don: 3/5 Just okay, felt like something I can make myself at home. Tasted like steamed egg, chicken, and green onions. Katsu Curry Don: 3.5/5 Meat was a little tough and dry but the curry was tasty. They gave extra curry on the side which was a plus! Prices were affordable and staffs were friendly. I would come back to try other items since the one I wanted to try was sold out.

    Closed notice
    Byron S.

    Closed, but was my favorite curry spot. Was ordered chicken katsu curry weekly. I will miss this place for sure

    Super dry katsu that had no taste
    Theo G.

    This place is an affront to Japanese cuisine. Absolutely the worst katsu and oyako don we've encountered so far. Both dishes were extremely dry, nothing was juicy at all; they lacked any kind of flavor whatsoever. The curry just lacked soul that you're better off eating a Mitsuwa grocery pre-packaged curry set. It's so bad that we left our meals half finished and went to In-n-Out nearby instead. I've never had to abandon a meal like this before, but it was *that* bad. Just don't come here. Don't. Especially as your first time trying any of these dishes. They're not representative at all. I feel like I finally understand how Gordon Ramsay feels when he encounters food so offensive to him.

    Chicken gyudon
    Phil L.

    Affordable place for good food. I ordered the chicken gyudon and it was pretty good for the price I paid. There are more options but I've opted for a comforting gyudon. I'd recommend the beef sukiyaki for a soupier experience. Service was "order first then get served", so nothing much to expect. Food was brought out in a timely fashion. Water and to go boxes were self serve It was a bit empty when I went with my friend, but other than that it's a casual place for a quick meal.

    Mixed Tempura
    May-Lynn L.

    Kokolo Donburi is a casual Japanese restaurant that offers a variety of rice bowls. We came here on a Monday night and there was plenty of parking. You order at the counter and get to choose where you sit. We ordered the mixed tempura, katsu sauce rice bowls and sukiyaki. Nothing really wow'd me when it came to taste but the portions were really huge. The best item was the sukiyaki. The tempura was fried fresh. The katsu was pretty dry and they gave a lot of rice. Overall Kokolo Donburi is just okay. I don't think I would come back since nothing wow'd me.

    Interior
    Chas A.

    Love the food here! This place is one of our favorite restaurants for quick Japanese food. We've had the Beef Sukiyaki Don, Pork Katsu Curry, Gyudon, and Potstickers. Those are our go to usuals and they never disappoint. The noodles have nice firmness, with the soup filling and delicious. Service is always attentive and friendly. You place your order at the counter, they bring your order to you, and they clean up after you. Ambiance is always clean and comfortable. There are always several tables to choose from. We've been here a handful of times and look forward to more visits to come.

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