KoKoLo Donburi & Bar

This is fake Japanese restaurant. This is what you’ll get in real life. Crispy pork Katsu Don. Don’t waste your money my friends.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

The counter staff were somewhat rude, and the food was mediocre. The wagyu sukiyaki udon meant sukiyaki with udon on the side, a combination that didn’t work well at all. The meal was just okay, but paired with poor service, it made for a disappointing experience.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Will return.

Excellent authentic good food! What a surprise ? tasty snacks add up to a delicious meal if you order from the small plates menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Takoyaki Squid Ball

Awesome place with great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food for sure. But rude server!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Ordered the chicken donburi and the unagi bowl. Was okay, chicken was a little overdone. Staff was friendly.

We arrived just as they were closing but the owner took care of us and insisted we had a seat in the restaurant and have our meal. We didn't finish our meal, she got us a couple of to go containers and made sure we got more sauce. Great for and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gyudon Beef Bowl, Tempura and Katsu Don

Personal favorite is the curry beef bowl, tons of flavor and great portions sizes for the price. The katsu has always been crispy when I ordered, not sure what the other reviews are on about. Common sense when ordering crispy ingredients with soggy ingredients goes a long way. Great place for delivery or take out, they separate everything so it stays crispy and vented even on a 15+ min drive home.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Braised Pork Belly

Went it based on the reviews. The place is not meeting even low expectations. Ordering was quick and staff were friendly. We got our buzzer and started waiting for a table to free up. Once people left, we moved to the table and waited for staff to clean it up. After a few minutes I pulled out napkins and cleaned it because no one seemed to care to come out and do it. After the buzzer went off, we came to pick up our order and they told us that tempura was in the works and will take longer. Ok, not a problem, we went back to our table and started eating. After 10 minutes, a guy came over and started asking if we ordered tempura. We said we did and he pointed to the front, directing us to pick it up there. Why not be nice and bring it over since it was delayed? After getting the tempura, we wished he didn’t: the tempura batter was so horrible and the amount of cheap oil was way too much, it wasn’t edible.We also ordered chicken katsu which was soggy and we threw most of it away. I don’t recommend this restaurant, they don’t appear to use adequate ingredients and don’t cook well.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Went it based on the reviews. The place is not meeting even low expectations. Ordering was quick and staff were friendly. We got our buzzer and started waiting for a table to free up. Once people left, we moved to the table and waited for staff to clean it up. After a few minutes I pulled out napkins and cleaned it because no one seemed to care to come out and do it. After the buzzer went off, we came to pick up our order and they told us that tempura was in the works and will take longer. Ok, not a problem, we went back to our table and started eating. After 10 minutes, a guy came over and started asking if we ordered tempura. We said we did and he pointed to the front, directing us to pick it up there. Why not be nice and bring it over since it was delayed? After getting the tempura, we wished he didn’t: the tempura batter was so horrible and the amount of cheap oil was way too much, it wasn’t edible.We also ordered chicken katsu which was soggy and we threw most of it away. I don’t recommend this restaurant, they don’t appear to use adequate ingredients and don’t cook well.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Good size portion on the katsu and rice bowl. Unfortunately with the steamed eggs, it pretty much turns the crispy batter to mush. Sort of eliminates all the good part of katsu.I'd try something else.The cafeteria is a nice place to eat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

The food was delicious and service was excellent...would definitely go back..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place for Japanese food.

We have been coming in the area when the family does not know what to eat when we are out. Kokolo is in a food court area at the Pacific Pearl in Pleasanton.We love the food at KoKoLo, I usually order the Beef Sukiyaki or the noodles. Very tasty and good quality. My wife and kids order the other food which they also loved. There are a lot of Asian food options at the Pacific Pearl but, I certainly recommend to try it at least once if you are in the area.I give it a Four-Star rating as compared to its similar category of Food-Court food.

Recommended dishes: Mapo Tofu Bowl