KoKyu

Oh, the flavors! Joyful employees. Shaded outdoor dining. Truly amazing selection of beers. Kokyu is the penultimate destination for those with an adventurous palate. The menu shifts with the availability of local fresh produce. Every shift is a delight. I am a fan of distinct but complimentary flavors. Sweet, spicy, savory, tangy. Kokyu is masterful in this regard. The menu is impressive and diverse. I think of Kokyu as Korean fusion with great beer and interesting milk shakes. The shrimp tacos are a favorite and their salmon bowls, in all their seasonal varieties, are heavenly. This is Sep 01,2024. I predict that this restaurant is going viral in the next few months. They are getting ready to open a newly constructed deck overhanging a creek and shaded by trees. It is a LARGE deck. For those who, like myself, enjoy dining outside, this will be a prime venue. There are very few local restaurants that could offer the same atmosphere. I suspect that they will add some live music.Finally, the people are wonderful. I suspect it is because the owners treat them like family and seek input for new recipes and beer selections. Happy employees = great service. Word of caution: Many of the dishes are spicy. However, when you bring up the menu by scanning the QR code on the table, you can customize your order. The staff are very helpful. Just tell them that what you want and they seem to delight in coming up with a solution, even substituting sauces from other dishes.This could become the number one outdoor restaurant in the Triangle.

Assumed there was indoor seating when we went on a rainy day (that's on us for not checking) but it is indeed just some outdoor tables. They did have large umbrellas but didn't quite keep the rain off. Food made up for it though, definitely will be back to explore some more of their pretty extensive menu. Staff were also very friendly and helpful. As a bonus, they also stock Black Widow Blackberry ciders which I haven't been able to find elsewhere.

Got this with my fam and we got the tofu lettuce wraps to share, and then a mix of rice bowls. Everything is fresh and BRIMMING with flavor. Absolute fire!

The food and service were great! There is no longer an indoor space to eat, so you have to either eat outdoors or take your food to go. The only problem with sitting outside is that cars pull up to take out food and they tend to leave their engines on while waiting. It would be great if Kokyu asked them to turn off their engines while waiting. With that being said, we'll be back soon because the tofu bibimbap and the steak fries were so tasty!

Belly Banh Mi was alright but nothing to write home about. For the price ($17 with tip), I was expecting a lot more. I liked the amount of veggies they put inside and the side options (seaweed salad, chips, etc.). The pork belly was not flavorful but also not bad. If you're looking for banh mi, there's better places for half the price. KoKyu does have a lot of other options which I may try another time. Many of their items are on the pricier side which does not seem worth what you're getting imo.

Picked up dinner here on a Monday evening! You can order online or outside using the QR code. There is no inside seating. The worker outside was friendly and explained the process to me when I arrived. The menu has an arrange of different bowls and sandwiches that all sound good. I ordered the karaage bowl. It was good! But I just wish it had a little bit more vegetables and sauce. It was a little bit more than I would have liked ~$20 for the meal after tax and a small tip. Glad to try this place out!

Easy to order food via QR code. Outdoor seating and friendly service!The food is pretty tasty with a spin on traditional dishes. Great place to bring a date!

Atmosphere: Kokyu is an outdoor dining/takeout restaurant serving unique Asian fusion dishes. Service: We ordered online and picked up our food relatively quickly. Everything was freshly made! Food: We tried their Honey Gochujang Chicken Sandwich, Crispy BBQ Shrimp, and Baht Mi. We were super impressed with all of them! The Honey Gochujang Chicken Sandwich was saucy and had a nice sweet glaze to it. The Crispy BBQ Shrimp was perfectly crispy and went well with the fresh vegetables. The Baht Mi was loaded with flavor and was quite filling. Overall: Kokyu was a great takeout date night spot. Though their prices were a bit steep, we enjoyed our food and would definitely come back to try more of their menu items!

The baht mi and kim cheeseburger was delicious, but oh so filling! There are covered patio tables outside. It was chill.

This may be my new favorite spot!! First time I ordered one of their bowls... I believe it was the short rib kalbi which was delicious. My second visit I tried out the Apple Milkshake and Sorghum Chili Chicken Banh Mi with a side of sweet potato salad and kimchi daikon. Another hit! There are so many interesting dishes on the menu and I can't wait to go back.Just as an FYI, no indoor seating, but you can go inside to grab some water or go to the restroom!