Kokio Republic
Korean restaurant · Tenderloin ·

Kokio Republic

Korean restaurant · Tenderloin ·

Korean fried chicken, kimchi balls, garlic fries, risotto

korean fried chicken
fried chicken
bulgogi fries
kimchi balls
boneless chicken
hot and sweet
soy garlic
disco tteokbokki skewers
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711 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109 Get directions

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Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Comfort food

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711 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109 Get directions

+1 415 275 2235
kokiorepublicsf.com
@kokiorepublic

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•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Good for solo dining
•Comfort food
•Credit card accepted
•Debit card accepted
•Contactless accepted

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Dec 22, 2025

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Kokio Republic

Daniel G.

Google
Food was great. Pork tacos - good flavors, a little sweet Bulgogi taco - really nice mixture of Korean flavors in a taco Chicken sandwich (fire) - for me it was ok 3/5. I feel like the coleslaw mixture needed a little more flavor. And the breading needed a little more flavor. Chicken texture was nice. Bread was nice and soft. Chicken tenders - great selection for my kids. They were crispy and very flavorful.

Roxanne M.

Google
One of the best Korean spots in the city for a quick meal! If you’re looking for a late night place to eat… this is your spot. Service was friendly and nice, you can see them cooking your meal in the kitchen. Very little seating but this place is meant for a quick go! The tacos were delicious and juicy… I still think about them right now. 10/10 will come again.

Don B.

Google
the food arrived quickly and the quality was good. the chicken was especially good and tender. i thought the potstickers were a bit too crispy and the kim chee balls were not as good as they sounded. but id order from you again.

Andrea S.

Google
pretty disappointed after seeing all the rave reviews. korean fried chicken had great flavor and spice but came out soggy. kimchi arancini was pretty tasty

T Martin B.

Google
This is a great spot for some quick Korean food. It is located in the tenderloin district. If you’re staying in a hotel, it’s likely you’ll be in this general area. Most of the hotels seem to be located here. I lived in San Francisco for years. I moved away last year. But, this is a good little quaint spot to check out.

Alisa B.

Google
Late night Korean fried chicken cravings? You've come to the right place! They deliver on Doordash too, which is even better. I ordered the Boneless Soy Garlic Fried Chicken, which was okay. The 6-piece was quite expensive and honestly, the chicken was a little dry. I did enjoy the sauce though! Maybe I'll try the wings next time. For sides, I also tried the Disco Theok-bokki Skewers and their Plain Risotto. These are DEFINITELY unique options for a KFC spot. The skewers were a new take on the "sotteok sotteok", but instead of sausage, they use fishcake! Pretty tasty and VERY saucy. The risotto really surprised me! Though it wasn't super traditional, it sure was delicious.

Anthony M.

Google
I am new to the neighborhood and this place has made me feel very welcome!! This noodle dish with beef and kimchi is absolutely amazing. I appreciate the timely and kind service I received and I will definitely be back to try different dishes. The menu looks amazing. Keep it up you guys!!

Adam

Google
Really delicious food! I recommend the fried chicken tacos, but the beef bulgogi taco was delicious too!!
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Claire L.

Yelp
Portions 5/5 Bang for buck 5/5 Chicken wings 5/5 Great small spot in the Tenderloin! Came in on a Sunday night, it wasn't crowded but they had a steady stream of customers with quick table turnovers (no wait to get a table), My friend and I were gonna split 18 pieces and the guy at the counter was like don't do that that's way too much. I was appalled that he thought I couldn't eat so much but he was 100% correct, and I'm glad he saved us. We did the 12 piece combo and it was still too much. The wings are LARGE!!! Not Wingstop wing size, HUGE LIKE, RIB SIZE. Delicious. I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the SOY GARLIC wings the most. The HOT & SWEET was good too and pretty mildly hot (which is what I wanted). The coleslaw was basic coleslaw, not much to go wrong there. Will definitely be back!
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Vira P.

Yelp
I just didn't feel like cooking. I had a long day at work and the only ingredients I had in my fridge were hummus and bread. Kokio Republic came to the rescue! I've been wanting to try their Brussels sprouts, so that was the first thing I added to the cart. I can't pass up on their disco tteokbokki skewers, so that was the next add. And I saw they now have tacos, so I added just one fried chicken taco. I took advantage of a DoorDash discount, so my dinner was just under $20. And it was a lot of food! The Brussels sprouts were incredible. They were charred to perfection, which complemented the smoky paprika. The lemon soy sauce rounded out the flavors with its citrus notes. I ate only half, and ate the other half the next day. It lost some of its crispness, even after air frying it for a bit the, the next day. But the flavors were more punchy. It tasted like it was tossed in a gochujung sauce. Crazy how the flavor profiles changed overnight! The skewers were delicious, and I probably should've only eaten one. But I knew they're better eaten fresh so I ate both. The rice cakes texture on the rice cakes were bouncy and chewy, with a bit of crispiness on the edges. The busan fish cakes had a soft texture with umami flavor. I loved spicy honey mustard sauce, which had a bit of sweetness to enhance the spicy notes. The fried chicken taco comes with your choice of sauce. So I chose the hot and sweet sauce, which I believe is gochujung. The fried chicken breast was crispy and moist, and well dressed in the sauce. I enjoyed the kimchi aioli against the pickled flavors of the coleslaw. I could easily eat two of them if I hadn't ordered the other dishes. Since I got mine to go, I can't comment much on the ambiance. But there is a lot of seating. And service was quick after placing my order, so that's a plus. I used to go to their food truck often, and I'm glad they were able to get their own space in the Tenderloin. They're next to the 27 and 38 stops, so it's easy to get to. Or you can order for delivery.
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Priscilla L.

Yelp
Ok forgot to hit post for this review. Better late than never. I went here about 2 years ago and I was impressed with this tiny restaurant that was nestled in scary tenderloin area. It's a nice find. I went daytime. I was only customer eating in when I arrived for lunch. There was one person working. I used the kiosk machine to order and the person went to make the order. I tried the free refill of barley water and I was addicted to it. I really liked the flavor. I could drink this all day! Yummy. I wasn't in any rush so, I didn't mind the wait. Anyway the cook delivered my food to the table. And it looks nice! Everything was flavorable. The Kim Chee balls were fun to eat as it was deep fried sour cream, kimchi aioli, Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes. The chicken tenders also had great flavor. I am glad I ordered a starch side to balance all the fried oil out. Good place, I don't mind coming back and try the bone in the chicken or a sandwich. Yummy in my tummy.
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Jinha K.

Yelp
One of the best late night foods you can get in the city! Not the typical fried chicken sandwich you'll get. It has the Korean veggie ingredients beautifully mixed up in this crispy Korean fried chicken sandwich. Usually I dont have much expectations for the late night foods but the quality was actually really good as well. The kimchi fried rice balls were delicious and the spice definitely added some kick to the meal. I would certainly order again whenever I crave late night munchies.
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Adam B.

Yelp
Was trying for some late night Mensho Ramen, but the line was insane, so this place was a good backup. I love the fast casual vibe where you order on a tablet without having to go though a waiter. The 18-piece Fried Chicken + 2 sides easily fed 3 adult men for a late night snack. Disco Tteok-Bokki: Was a bit dryer than other tteokbokki dishes I've had. A nice kebab skewer of alternating rice cakes and fish cakes. Mayo seemed to dominate the flavor profile, even there there was some other sauce. Soy Garlic Fried Chicken: Probably my favorite of the flavors I tried. This managed to stay the crunchiest while still have a unique flavor. For this one, it feels like the sauce flavored the meat underneath too, not just the skin. Hot & Sweet Fried Chicken: More sweet than hot. A tad soggy texture. Kinda remind me of sweet and sour sauce. Fiery Fried Chicken: I really liked the hot kick and the fact that no one else at the table dared indulge. But the texture was really soggy. Came out the same time as the crispy soy garlic, so I can only imagine they went a bit wild with the sauce. There must be a way to use less liquid but keep the same heat. Pickled Korean Radish: A classic pairing to Korean Fried Chicken. A bit pungent by itself, but a great palate cleaner between fried chicken pieces. Pickled Persian Cucumber: The flavor of quick pickled cucumbers is always a winner to me. But I feel like they cut this too big. It was essentially two bites. Would have preferred if it were smaller to be eaten in one bite.
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Tui B.

Yelp
I ordered a Fried Chicken Taco, a Bulgogi Beef Taco, and a Spicy Pork Taco through Uber Eats. The tacos arrived in a nicely presented box. The Bulgogi Beef Taco and Spicy Pork Taco were my favorites. I thoroughly enjoyed them and will definitely order more food from this place.
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Tiffany T.

Yelp
Decided to give Kokio a shot after trying a bunch of the other Korean Fried Chicken shops around the area a try. From the outside, you wouldn't think it's that spacious inside so its a pleasant surprise. My friend and I ordered the disco tteokbokki skewers (comes with 2) and the 6 pc fried chicken with the hot and sweet flavor. We also got the kimchi aioli side dip. Food took about 15ish minutes to be ready. They play kpop inside (expected) and there are a bunch of TVs on at the same time showing different things. Korean fries chicken had great flavor but was not crispy at all. Bit disappointing there wasn't any crunch. Would definitely recommend getting the kimchi aioli, it was a solid 10/10. The Tteokbokki skewers were alright, good amount of sauce coating. Overall would come back!
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Ken G.

Yelp
Overall, this place has solid KFC. They also have a variety of other specialties and sides that would satisfy most palates. I had a plate of KFC, specifically the 6-piece, no bones, 50% in hot/sweet sauce and 50% in plain with honey mustard dipping sauce. The chicken was tender and juicy with lots of flavor. I also tried the brussel sprouts and potstickers and those were very good as well - the sprouts were fried and covered in a savory/sweet sauce that was perfect and the potstickers were also good, with decent flavor from the beef and vegetables inside. I also enjoyed their selection of soju - the peach flavored one was great. This spot seems to do most of their business via delivery and pick-up, so the atmosphere and experience is very casual. This is a good spot for a casual meal with a friend or a significant other, but not a spot for an eventful evening.
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Jade L.

Yelp
I'm on a mission to find the best Korean fried chicken in San Francisco to take to an upcoming Friendsgiving, and this place popped up as one of the best options in the City. I scheduled a delivery order for 6 pieces of boneless soy garlic chicken, and I gotta say that while it took a while for the food to arrive just after the weekday rush, it maintained it's form and flavour pretty well. Having lived in LA and OC for a few years and consumed some of the best KFC outside of Korea, my standards are quite high. Kokio's chicken tastes more Korean-Californian fusion than authentic Korean, but that's not a bad thing in my opinion. It seems way less greasy than traditional Korean fried chicken with significantly more meat and less fat/sinew than I typically have gotten at other places. As a result, the meat is somewhat drier, which I actually prefer, as I'm not a fan of heavy grease and visible fat. The chicken also doesn't taste nearly as salty as other places for the win. This isn't the best KFC I've had, but it by far feels like the "healthiest" compared to others and is decently good value since it's all meat with nothing going to waste. Regardless if this chicken makes it onto the Friendsgiving table, I would personally order from here again when I want some tasty KFC that doesn't leave me feeling heavy afterwards.
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Lisa T.

Yelp
Pretty solid Korean fried chicken! This review is solely based on my online delivery order, so I can't speak on the service or ambiance of the restaurant. I ordered a 6 piece mixed soy garlic KFC and bulgogi beef fries, which was more than enough to feed 2 people. The soy garlic flavor was tasty though I think they were a bit heavy-handed with the sauce (which can be a plus for others). The wings were massive and contained a lot of meat, so I think it justifies the cost. I'd definitely get the bulgogi beef fries again if I were to ever reorder from here!! The fries were loaded with beef and sauce. I found myself returning to this dish more than the wings to my surprise. Would definitely want to try this place again for their combo deals and other food items!
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Gabe P.

Yelp
This was a themed adventure that will require further research in the future. The theme here was rice but non traditional. I got kimchi rice balls and beef risotto. Meanwhile I think this place has great fried chicken and some other goodies. I went in real one dimensional. I'll be better next time. For what I did get though, you will obviously hear my unhinged opinion. The Kimchi balls when eaten fresh are outstanding. It's like the Korean version of an arancini. If you don't know what thats like it's kinda like a croquet consistency. If you don't know what that is, I can't help you. The texture on those balls are unmatched. Crunchy outside, soft inside, and some nice razzle dazzle on top. The beef risotto was very tasty but the limited quality of beef they give you should be an absolute crime. You hear that Kokio Republic? You can't make quality tasty beef and then skimp on the portions. That's a foodie no no. Overall a real quality place that will require me to go back and try the fried chicken and the other goodies. (4.2 Stars)
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Elena N.

Yelp
Chicken sandwich was huge and juicy, soooo good! The kimchi balls were delicious warm squishy goodness. All this served with a smile. can't wait to come back!
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Terence T.

Yelp
This is probably the best bang for your buck korean fried chicken around the area right now. The pieces are pretty hefty and you will absolutely be full up from 6 pieces here. As for sides, garlic cheese fries are kind of as expected, not much to say here it's hard to go wrong. The Kimchi balls I was pretty let down by, it feels very pasty, lack of a rice like texture and somehow not really any flavour despite the sauce and kimchi. Overall, still good price for the chicken and that's bumps it to 4 stars in my book
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Ed U.

Yelp
Welcome to the Tenderloin! The moment I entered this establishment a hysterical woman was yelling complete nonsense to the nonplussed staff person behind the counter. It turned out she wasn't a dissatisfied customer but somebody who ambled right off the street. I managed to yell over her to get my order in, and then she started yelling at me. I would have none of this. I yelled nonsense right back at her and became relentless. I wouldn't stop, and she cowered away. By the time she left, my food arrived, the $19.95 Combo #1 - four pieces of Korean Fried Chicken and three Kimchi Balls (photo: https://yelp.to/bjOIeB5rwn). I went for the boneless chicken slathered in hot & sweet sauce. I was surprised how hefty the pieces were, but they were pretty good. The Kimchi Balls were also in the 'pretty good' category as the rice was mixed with sour cream, kimchi aioli, and parmesan cheese and scooped into fryer (photo: https://yelp.to/Y_RKxaaegk). Both the balls and the chicken were too much on the oily side for my taste, and I probably would've been fine with a half order since they were filling. The upside was that the hysterical woman didn't come back. FOOD - 3 stars...filling and oily, not my favorite fast food AMBIANCE - 3 stars...well, the hysterical woman wasn't helping with the vibe SERVICE - 3 stars...fairly MIA TOTAL - 3 stars...not in a hurry to return RELATED - Exploring the Tenderloin? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NIQ0tw
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Janny W.

Yelp
5/5 across the board! I can only comment on their online delivery service, as I have not yet had the chance to visit the physical location, though I plan to soon. My go-to dishes include: Bulgogi Beef Fries: generously loaded with toppings and absolutely delicious. The portion size is more than satisfying! Kokio Kimchi Balls: the addition of parmesan cheese truly sets these apart, giving them an extra layer of flavor that I love. 6-Piece KFC: The wings are massive, and all of their sauces are consistently flavorful and well-prepared. This spot has been incredibly consistent with both quality and service every time I order. Highly recommended! Cheers
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Vinkin Ken T.

Yelp
Ordered late night thru Uber eats. Got an 18 pcs bone in KFC with soy garlic and a side of miso collard greens and Persian cucumber pickle plus bulgogi fries. The chicken was not crunchy due to the steam during delivery which was expected but was still very moist and the pieces were meaty. The sauce was typical of soy garlic KFC. The bulgogi fries were packed in the box. There was a fair amount of bulgogi and the cheese and fries go so well together.
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Jessica L.

Yelp
Looks like a new KFC joint is in town! The KFC was delicious and chicken was juicy and felt like it wasn't super deep fried I.e. a relatively cleaner and healthier KFC. Because of this - this is our new go to KFC joint! If you're craving really dirty deep fried KFC, this is not the place for you. We had garlic soy and the plain chicken with some mustard dipping sauce on side. Both were excellent. We got boneless chicken and it looked like the tenderloin cuts, sizing was generous. We also had the miso collard greens which were a tad too sweet with the miso soup - but once I poured out the soup, it was better for me. We also had the corn - asked for it without cheese and sour cream - delicious with lots of butter and paprika. We ordered pick up and ate at home. They give you some plastic gloves, like any good KFC place! Ambiance seemed casual and relaxed.
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Alisa B.

Yelp
Late night Korean fried chicken cravings? You've come to the right place! They deliver on Doordash too, which is even better. I ordered the Boneless Soy Garlic Fried Chicken, which was okay. The 6-piece was quite expensive and honestly, the chicken was a little dry. I did enjoy the sauce though! Maybe I'll try the wings next time. For sides, I also tried the Disco Theok-bokki Skewers and their Plain Risotto. These are DEFINITELY unique options for a KFC spot. The skewers were a new take on the "sotteok sotteok", but instead of sausage, they use fishcake! Pretty tasty and VERY saucy. The risotto really surprised me! Though it wasn't super traditional, it sure was delicious.

Kelvin C.

Yelp
Some good tasting kfc. Too bad open so late. I wanna for lunch everyday. I work 4 blocks away
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Adam M.

Yelp
Ordered to my desk one evening. Pretty solid! Spices on the fries and chicken sandwich were very good and pretty sizable portions. Would probably order again if craving Korean fried chicken and fries!

Aly C.

Yelp
Kokio had a nice ambiance inside. The pieces of bone in fried chicken were a nice size and each bite was so juicy and bursting with flavor that I find myself salivating as I currently type this review. I personally loved that each piece was very nicely covered in sauce. We tried the flavors soy garlic along with hot and sweet, and both of these flavors were so good! The bulgogi beef fries were also quite nice. Would definitely come back again!!
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Chris R.

Yelp
What can I say? This place lives up to the hype. The fried chicken is amazing. One thing I will note is that the portions are well worth your money so don't expect a measly portion size like Chick-Fil-A. I ordered the 12 piece thinking they would be nugget size and I got 2 massive 6 piece boxes that must have each weighed about a pound. The Bulgogi Fries were also fantastic. The kiosk for ordering was also intuitive and clearly showed the options well.
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Rocio L.

Yelp
You order on a tablet so no interaction with the staff until they call you up by name to get ur food. I got a spicy sweet sandwich combo and they fries were the best part! Idk if it's I got the spicy sweet chicken but the bottom bun was very soggy and it was pretty hard to eat. But other than that it was pretty good I'd recommend getting the plain chicken.
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Jon B.

Yelp
Got the combo # 1. 4 pieces of chicken, 3 kimchi balls. Was ok - not great. Didn't taste much different from some fried chicken with spicy sauce on it that you'd get anywhere else. The kimchi balls were the highlight, if there was a highlight.
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Waki G.

Yelp
Self order kiosk, nice and simple. I ordered the bulgogi fries and the KFC/kimchi balls combo. I'd say it was quick to come out and tastey. The kimchi balls reminded me of Italian arancini di riso and were so good! The only thing that made me give 4 stars is there was too much sauce on everything. The fries were soupy and there was a pool of sauce at the bottom of the KFC as well. The fries got soggy really quickly and the sauce was just too much, especially towards the bottom. I would reconsider the amount of sauce, unless that's what most of the customer base likes. Probably would consider other places before this one for that reason.
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Bob N.

Yelp
The best in the area Korean chicken . Great combo deal with fries and massive portion of radish . Wouldn't recommend bulgogi fries ...
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Francisco V.

Yelp
Clean, friendly, inviting, and the food smells amazing. One of the better KFC places in the city. The portions are great for the price. Highly recommend the bulgogi fries
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Jennifer L.

Yelp
Best korean fried chicken deal around town! Big portions and always yummy Amazing for the late night snackings!
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Josiah P.

Yelp
Came and tried this place and hated the whole experience. Ordered on the touchscreen menu and waited 20 min. People that ordered after were receiving their food really quickly so I told them man at the counter my name asked what was going on he just told me to wait longer. Waited another 10 min we're past 30 min at this point and they realize it's just been sitting there this whole time. No one called my name or tried to figure it out. And the the guy was just laughing when they realized. By then the food was cold chicken not crispy etc. I wish I had just got a refund but I was so tired and grumpy after work I just grabbed it and left. Went home to eat and spilled all the aioli all over my carpet to complete the night and a stain to remind me of the bad experience forever. I was so pissed lol. Chicken was flavorless anyway maybe it's better if it's fresh but I'll never know and don't care to. Lots of other good Korean spots nearby. I don't know what they got going on over here.
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Pete E.

Yelp
Ordered the 6-piece KFC boneless. The wings were excellent, but completely to my taste -- meaning that they were super meaty and had only a light breading and were not covered in tons of sauce. Again, perfect for my preferences, but maybe not yours -- if you're into super crunchy, drenched in sauce, heavily breaded wings, these won't be for you. But they hit the spot perfectly for me. Will definitely order again (and again). Found my KFC spot!

Max H.

Yelp
Good crispy chicken with a few different flavors and garlic fries are fire kimchi ball are great too reasonable prices
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Katherine J.

Yelp
Delicious!! Who would've ever thought to make a kimchi risotto?!?! And top it with bulgogi? WHAT?! It's ridiculous. The kimchi balls were also delicious. Kind of the same thing as the risotto but fried.... Both ridiculously delicious!!! I got it all delivered, and I think the chicken might be best served hot at the restaurant, but still it was so good! Sweet and spicy sauce was so good! Not too sweet with a nice mellow kick! I want to go the restaurant next time. So good!
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Mitch B.

Yelp
What a hidden gem!! The daily happy hour is amazing !!! The service is always on point too.

Isaac C.

Yelp
I went here with my friends and we all loved it! The food was tasty and the portions were generous. The store is kept clean and the service is pretty quick. It's the place to go if you want a meal that will fill you up!
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Jasmine W.

Yelp
Came here on a Sunday for lunch. Ordered the 12 piece Kokio fried chicken with 2 flavors, soy garlic and hot & sweet, and 1 side, Korean pickled radish. We were the only party in the entire restaurant, so this visit was quite peaceful. The food did not come out that quickly, but that was okay as there was clearly only one person working there at the time. When the food came out, I was really surprised as to how big the chicken pieces were. The chicken tasted just as good as it looked. I really liked the vibes of this place as it played a lot Korean music and had entertaining media such as Kpop music videos and Korean street view playing on the TV. I was pretty satisfied and stuffed after eating here and would definitely recommend supporting this small business!
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Rai R.

Yelp
amazing chicken, it's so moist and the skin is seasoned deliciously! I would recommend getting the plain with honey mustard because the honey mustard is just so tasty and perfectly creamy :p, just thinking about it is making me crave it so bad heh

Desiree S.

Yelp
They said on Google and on yelp that they are open until 2 am. We walked inside around 11:30 pm and were browsing the menu when after a couple mins they said they were closed.
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Maria S.

Yelp
What a great experience, just found this restaurant on yelp as I was working at a nearby hospital. Chicken was very flavorful and service was amazing. 6 piece was too much for one person though. Thank you!
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Rich M.

Yelp
Was turned on to this place by my work mates because it's fairly close by. Quick service and was greeted with a smile by the friendly guy behind the counter. That always makes a difference. Got the boneless fried chicken. It's was a generous portion more than enough to eat at one time so saved the rest for later I'll be back!
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Gerard Y.

Yelp
Came here for lunch today. Ordered a #2 which is 4 wings, Cole slaw, garlic fries, and a side (I chose white rice). I chose soy garlic for the flavor and boneless. The food came out relatively quickly. The boneless fried chicken wings were crunchy and the size was pretty good. The garlic fries had a good amount of flavor without being too garlicky. The water, napkins, and utensils are self serve. I normally don't comment too much about decor but I love the modern, minimal interior. 2 big screens TVs playing either sports or a drama show.

Debbie G.

Yelp
Wow what an experience! Some of the best food I've had in a long time. Wonderful customer service!
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Aman K.

Yelp
My rating is for the service and no stars were deducted for my preferences. I deducted one star because the restaurant was closed (Except for takeout and delivery) when I arrived around 7:30. That's not the problem. Things happen and as a small business owner myself, I understand. However, one staff said they would open in 2 mins for dine-in. Didn't find any answers on their website on why the restaurant was closed for dine-in on a sat night. The second star was deducted because I called to place an order but no answer. They won't let you make any special requests on DoorDash. I like my fried chicken crispy but there was no way for me to communicate that to the restaurant. I ended up doing delivery because I really wanted to try this before leaving SF and I am pretty invested at this point. These are stuff I didn't like about the boneless chicken I got and I did not deduct any stars because not every restaurants will meet my specific preferences: -the chicken had very little breading -not crispy (ended up getting extra soggy) -the hot and sweet sauce had a weird aftertaste that I didn't like -The radish's texture was off Things I did like: -the chicken was fresh and clean -the rice was cooked just right -I tried the fiery sauce on the side and it was hot and had good flavor. it got too hot so I think mixing the hot and sweet and fiery sauce might make a good combo

Tony B.

Yelp
Chicken here is very delicious and of very good quality. Bone in is a little better but boneless is good too. It's not super greasy and just tastes like it's made clean. Owner is very nice and I appreciate the fact that they give you gloves (game changer) and are opened so late.
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I C.

Yelp
Second time visiting. Always good to have delicious food while watching TV. I love their Korean Fried Chicken. I ate soy garlic and they are crunch and juicy. Their Kimch balls are must try! They are all crunch outside and flavorful inside. The staff also gave us some gloves so that we didn't need to dirt our fingers. Perfectly nice place to enjoy KFC in cozy atmosphere with friends. Highly recommend.
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Matt D.

Yelp
Decided on a late night fix for fried chicken and this hit the spot! Got the 6 piece hot and sweet with pickled radish and corn on the cob. Corn on the cob was a little bland but the chicken made up for it! Would definitely dine here again.
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Brandon L.

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I came here with a friend about an hour after they opened. The overall vibe of the place was great. One guy working both the register and the fryer, in plain view so you really get to see what's going on. Nice and quiet and very well lit so you can get a good look at the food and surroundings, which is something that I feel a lot of other restaurants need to improve on. Ordered the bone in 12 piece, hot and sweet and soy garlic flavors. I just need to take a minute to say that this is probably some of the best Korean Fried Chicken I've ever had. I've had Korean Fried Chicken from several different places around the Bay Area, but this has to be in my top 5. The chicken was extremely juicy and that first bite has such an amazing crunch. Was also seasoned very well and consistent throughout each piece. Comes with three pieces of tteokbokki for each flavor too which was nice. Would definitely come back again if I'm feeling KFC and am in the area.
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Falin G.

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We tried this place on a whim one night because it was close and looked good. It was very good and we even went back the next day for more! It is very rare that when we are visiting a town we frequent the same place twice but it happened with this restaurant. The chicken is fried to perfection and with different levels to choose from you can pick for your taste! While the restaurant itself isn't very big, it was quaint, cute, and definitely delivered on the chicken. We even tried to talk who I presume was the owner, into opening other locations elsewhere! :)
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Zareen C.

Yelp
I ordered delivery from here with my friend, and let me tell you, the food is bomb! The KFC was good (they even include gloves in the delivery!) but the real kicker is the bulgogi risotto. I cannot describe how good it is. The bulgogi is delicious and tender, and even just the rice by itself is so good as leftovers the day after. My only complaint is that there could be a much higher bulgogi to rice ratio. The food also came pretty fast, and was packed neatly. The vibes were good. I am definitely going to come back here in person and want to try the bulgogi fries and other items with a larger group.

Ray V.

Yelp
This place is delicious and very convenient for me to get to. I will say they got enough space to not feel claustrophobic but their menu is a little on the pricier side. The staff is nice enough and the food comes out really quickly. Wish they had day-specific specials - like a WingWednesday or something of the sort.