Kokio Republic — Restaurant in San Francisco

I believe Kokio Republic was a food truck because I’m pretty sure I’ve tried them before they opened their spot in the TL. Regardless, I’m glad they’re here because they add to the diversity of restaurants you can find in this hood.

I ordered the boneless KFC with the sweet/spicy sauce and the disco tteo-bokki skewers (comes with two). I feel like the sweet/spicy sauce is less sugary than others I’ve had, which is fine by me. I’m assuming the sauce is made with gochujang, and if so, it is very savory. The roasted sesame seeds add to the umami flavor. I think they used chicken breast, so it was a little dry but it does come with a lot of sauce.

But what I really liked was the skewers! The rice cakes had a bit of crunch to them since they were fried, and it was a nice contrast to its chewiness. I like how they alternate it with fish cakes to add a spongier texture to the appetizer. And it’s dressed in a delicious spicy sauce that has just the right amount of heat.

The portions are large for one person so I was able to stretch this out for 3 meals. And because of a Grubhub deal, I definitely got my money’s worth. They do have combo meals (that still looks large for one person lol), but I really just wanted chicken and the skewers. I wish one skewer was available for the combo meals, but tbh I would want two anyway.

I got this to go so I can’t comment on the ambiance too much. But the space looks clean. And it’s conveniently located across from the 38 and 27 lines, so it’s easy to get to by bus. Parking is tough to find, so I don’t recommend that.

I definitely need to try their Brussels sprouts and the...

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...

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...