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Hours
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5959 Shellmound St #19, Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (510) 350-8034
Website: http://kojakitchen.com/emeryville
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KoJa Kitchen Emeryville, 5959 Shellmound St, Ste 19, Emeryville, California 94608, (510) 350-8034, [email protected]
Menu – Koja Kitchen
SHORT RIB BOWL · BEEF BOWL · CHICKEN BOWL · BRAISED PORK BOWL · TERIYAKI ZEN BOWL · AHI TUNA SALAD · AHI TUNA BOWL.
Reviews
G Lee
I really wanted to like KoJa Kitchen, but I just can’t give it a great review. Here’s why:
First off, the menu is super appealing—lots of tasty-sounding options. Ordering at the kiosk was a little slow, but since we were the first ones there, it wasn’t a big deal.
We got the braised pork bowl, the short rib koja (because seriously, when do short ribs ever disappoint?), and the soy fried chicken wings. But it took 25 minutes for our food to come out, and no one else was waiting. There were three people working, so I’m not sure why it took that long. At least the seating area is pretty nice with good vibes.
Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the hype. The wings were hot, so they seemed freshly cooked, but the short rib and braised pork were just scooped out of a big container without even being warmed up. I know because I watched them make it. Plus, everything was drenched in sauce—not really my style.
The wings were decent, though. Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside… but again, smothered in super sticky, sweet sauce.
For the wait time and the price, I definitely expected better. ♂️
… moreFirst off, the menu is super appealing—lots of tasty-sounding options. Ordering at the kiosk was a little slow, but since we were the first ones there, it wasn’t a big deal.
We got the braised pork bowl, the short rib koja (because seriously, when do short ribs ever disappoint?), and the soy fried chicken wings. But it took 25 minutes for our food to come out, and no one else was waiting. There were three people working, so I’m not sure why it took that long. At least the seating area is pretty nice with good vibes.
Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the hype. The wings were hot, so they seemed freshly cooked, but the short rib and braised pork were just scooped out of a big container without even being warmed up. I know because I watched them make it. Plus, everything was drenched in sauce—not really my style.
The wings were decent, though. Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside… but again, smothered in super sticky, sweet sauce.
For the wait time and the price, I definitely expected better. ♂️
Neal
Decent, reasonably priced, Korean-Japanese fusion food.
There are two kiosks for ordering here and also a register for cash or if you need help. It took less than ten minutes for my order to be ready. I had the short rib rice bowl and ordered it with sauce on the side and no kimchi. They followed my modifications. However, even with the sauce on the side, the short rib tasted a bit too salty. The rice was fine and I didn’t like the salad. I’ve had a better short rib bowl from a different Koja Kitchen location.
Overall, the food here isn’t bad, but I recommend looking around the Public Market before deciding on this.
… moreThere are two kiosks for ordering here and also a register for cash or if you need help. It took less than ten minutes for my order to be ready. I had the short rib rice bowl and ordered it with sauce on the side and no kimchi. They followed my modifications. However, even with the sauce on the side, the short rib tasted a bit too salty. The rice was fine and I didn’t like the salad. I’ve had a better short rib bowl from a different Koja Kitchen location.
Overall, the food here isn’t bad, but I recommend looking around the Public Market before deciding on this.
Porschia S
Alright I get why this place has so many low star reviews now!! I used to come here all the time when I worked in emeryville. It was one of my go-to’s. I know public market is a bit of a ghost town these days but holy cow that doesn’t mean you staff it with such rude people. It took like 20 minutes for my food to come out. And it was not nearly as good as it used to be but it was fine. That’s why this is 2 stars.
Just shut this place down if it’s going to be this bad for service and quality.
… moreJust shut this place down if it’s going to be this bad for service and quality.
Mackenzie Calhoun
Got the short rib bowl, and the meat quality was poor. So many fatty bites that I didn’t eat the majority of the beef. The few bites of meat that weren’t too fatty were pretty tasty though. The rest of the ingredients in the bowl were pretty good.
… moreErich Tisnado
Since they got rid of cashiers and went to kiosk only, it’s become too big a PITA to eat here. Last time I was there, they refused to take my order without taking my cell phone number. Sorry, I noped out of there after that privacy violation.
… moreDiana Truong
So mad how do you not have the shame menu items as the Berkeley branch? Never going to come to this Koja ever again, Berkeley is the only one I’m going to go to from now on if I want Koja.
They don’t offer Beef Koja but the offer Beef on the Kamkazi fries¿ what?
Husband used the kiosk to order, looking up the menu doesn’t help, people seem to post images and menu for the other Koja in Berkeley. Due to this confusion hubby and I argued what they offered here. He was right they don’t have the Beef Koja. Will not be coming back but will come back to try other spots here.
… moreThey don’t offer Beef Koja but the offer Beef on the Kamkazi fries¿ what?
Husband used the kiosk to order, looking up the menu doesn’t help, people seem to post images and menu for the other Koja in Berkeley. Due to this confusion hubby and I argued what they offered here. He was right they don’t have the Beef Koja. Will not be coming back but will come back to try other spots here.
Alexandria Maisoka
Love the Impossible Koja burger. Food is ordered through koisk, workers do not tend to aknowledge you. They often don’t open on time and I’ve had a couple rude interactions, so took off stars for that alone. Food is ready quickly.
… moreAnn
KoJa is so tasty… If you like burgers and rice, you can’t go wrong with the Original KoJa. With the crispy rice bun and tender meat, I didn’t even need fries. It was sad to see only a few inside vendors open at Public Market, but the places that are still open are not skimping on quality. Hoping that KoJa makes it through the slow times and will visit next time I’m on Powell Street to support their Emeryville location!
Pros: fresh and delicious, perfect solution if you’re indecisive about getting Asian food or a burger
Cons: sometimes a bit of a wait for food
… morePros: fresh and delicious, perfect solution if you’re indecisive about getting Asian food or a burger
Cons: sometimes a bit of a wait for food
Ey Things
I wanted to buy a drink and the worker told me that they were not taking cash orders. I just wanted a drink. I come here OFTEN and I USED to enjoy the food but never again. I am only a valued customer if I pay with a card. Awful JUST AWFUL.
… moreSunny Sonia
$15 for my lunch including a drink. In the future, i would probably get the fries. The sandwich had plenty of pork meat
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