100% recommend this hidden gem!!! Kfc is very scrumptious and delicious! Def one of our new favorite places in town
Cinnamon Frame
Really tasty chicken and gravy. A definite must try with a nice patio outside.
Captain Pollo
The food was very good for its price, and the portions were big. You won't be leaving on a empty stomach. Staff were nice and helpful.
Cody V.
This restaurant just opened up and I've already been back 3 times . I've tried two kinds of ramen both are going to challenge for the best in Durham . I've tried the signature dish fired chicken CupDak it was off the chain. Me and my wife have also tried 3 different types of tacos , they were all very good , and it's one of the only places you can find fried chicken tacos . We will be back again very soon . Prices are very fair for the amount of food you get (a lot) . Also the staff was extremely nice and professional.
Glenn G.
I was out on a Friday evening looking for a place to get a fast-casual meal as it was getting late for dinner, and remembered reading about this new mini-food hall. I initially was interested in ramen but entered the establishment near the CupDak counter, so thought I would try it out. I asked the clerk what their most popular bowl was and he said the Yes I Am (fried chicken pieces with onions and peppers in rice with their CupDak sauce). I ordered it and took a seat. My meal was brought out to me in a few minutes and I grabbed chopsticks and a napkin. Although the portions were good, I wish my dish was tastier. Based on my previous experiences with Korean food, I was expecting something spicier and more garlicky. Maybe they tempered it down for American tastes but I could not find any condiments or sauces to give it a kick. While I was there, several people were picking up to-go orders. The staff was pleasant, and the location is convenient to South Durham, so I'll be back to try some ramen or another dish next time.
Bre L.
AMAZING! got the bbq chicken from cupdak amazing. Chicken was juicy and packed with flavor. Service was wonderful. Will def be back to try the other options!
Jermaine B.
So good! We ate from all three menus! Ramen is the best I've had. Tacos are huge and as tasty as any Mexican place in town. Will def be back here soon!
Yunhea K.
My parents wanted to come try their food since we heard a lot of good things. We got spicy Korean gochujang wings and the soy garlic wings .. the chicken was very tender and crispy and they were a nice size. They come in 8 wings which is a good serving. They were probably some of the best Korean fried chicken I've tried so far. The gochujang wings could have been a bit spicier but other than that it was amazing. My dad also ordered shrimp tempura tacos and he said they were probably the best thing he tasted. We will definitely be back to try other dishes.
Kevin H.
Firstly, I would like to apologize for the photos as I already started digging into the delicious meal and disrupted the wonderful presentation before I remembered my childhood aspirations to become a Yelp Elite Squad member. We ordered the Kimchi Jjigae Ramyun and Japanese Shoyu Ramen. The attention to detail is impeccable as the Kimchi Jjigae was served with metal spoons compared to the plastic curved spoons of the Japanese Shoyu Ramen. This shows a lot about how much the staff cares about the food they serve. The ramen itself is very good - nay, it smacks. The soup is flavorful and savory and the Shoyu ramen egg was also very well seasoned and cooked to perfection: not too runny nor too firm. Portions sizes were not a problem and I really enjoyed the sides served with the ramen, especially the kimchi since it's well fermented and just sour enough. I mess with the wallpaper too, it's a dope vibe lol. Although I did not try the tacos or chicken, I'm sure it bangs as well and will leave it to my other homies to review.
Kong L.
We need more places like this in the Triangle! I'm loving the concept of a mini food hall. It reminds me of places I've been to in Austin, TX and Suburbs of Washington, D.C. This is kinda like a kept secret and people are starting to find out about it but I knew it'll be FIRE once things get going. I stopped in for an early dinner around 5:00 p.m. I was in the mood for fried chicken so I went for "Cupdak". The menu is small and strait to the point. Basically fried chicken that comes in different ways -- in a bowl, pieces, tenders, etc. with your choice of sauce. I got the 7-piece wings. It was more than enough for one person. Could've easily feed 2-3 people. It came with a flight of sauce. Yes! Kinda a beer flight but a sauce flight. Genius idea an concept! The chicken was freshly fried and made to order. It was juicy! The sauce was boss as well. It also came with 3 small side dishes. Overall, fantastic place! Can't wait to try to ramen and tacos on the other side. Lots of seating! Indoor and outdoors! Customer service was top notch. Can be pricey but worth the quality of the food! Gonna be crazy here once people find out about it.
Not sure how this place got 5 stars. Maybe the day I had my order was not good!? I had the spicy ramen... the soup base was lack of any flavor and the noodles were overly cooked..... it tasted like everything just boiled down without any flavor to it....
Sarah D.
Masks are required inside. They do takeout and Door Dash ($5 off). The outdoor area is shady and has pretty lights for night time. I saw people in the kitchen with masks off but the server who came out always kept his mask on. I got the Korean Fried Chicken with "Spicy" Gochujang Sauce. The chicken was the best I ever had--unless there was one in the distant past just as good. It was crisp, incredibly hot, beautiful, and very flavorful. However, it was not particularly spicy. Even my little kid was able to eat it with no trouble. My spouse, who is gluten-free, ate the Japchae with beef. He loved it. They gave him basically a double portion, though. The banchan were delightful: pineapple, a mild and fruity coleslaw, and juicy cabbage kimchi. I enjoyed a strawberry bubble tea which was frankly only ok. This place is a great deal--atmosphere, price, portion, and flavor. We'll definitely return!
Emery Anne D.
One of the best mini food halls I've ever been to!! Saw this place on instagram and knew I had to try it. My mom and I are big korean food lovers, and we were not disappointed! Our favorite was hands down the sweet and spicy korean fried chicken - the flavor is amazing and the chicken is well cooked. We also had the ramen which was delicious and very filling. We were too full to try the tacos, but I am definitely coming back to try them next time! Owner/workers were very nice and checked in on us from time to time. Highly recommend checking this place out!
Taylor M.
Love this new food hall concept! There are 3 different "vendors", but it all comes from the same kitchen. You can order from each menu all at one cash register. Tons of seating options available inside and a few tables outside. The staff was super helpful with questions we had about menu items. We got the Korean fried chicken, tacos, cupdak, Mandu, kids meal, and ramen! The portions were generous and flavors on point! Can't wait to go back!
jordan c.
My wife and I stopped in to try Cupdak (fried chicken) this afternoon and couldn't have been more impressed. Some of the best fried chicken we've ever had coupled with a truly awesome and friendly atmosphere. So worth the drive over from Raleigh, and we can't wait to try the other concepts soon!
100% recommend this hidden gem!!! Kfc is very scrumptious and delicious! Def one of our new favorite places in town
Really tasty chicken and gravy. A definite must try with a nice patio outside.
The food was very good for its price, and the portions were big. You won't be leaving on a empty stomach. Staff were nice and helpful.
This restaurant just opened up and I've already been back 3 times . I've tried two kinds of ramen both are going to challenge for the best in Durham . I've tried the signature dish fired chicken CupDak it was off the chain. Me and my wife have also tried 3 different types of tacos , they were all very good , and it's one of the only places you can find fried chicken tacos . We will be back again very soon . Prices are very fair for the amount of food you get (a lot) . Also the staff was extremely nice and professional.
I was out on a Friday evening looking for a place to get a fast-casual meal as it was getting late for dinner, and remembered reading about this new mini-food hall. I initially was interested in ramen but entered the establishment near the CupDak counter, so thought I would try it out. I asked the clerk what their most popular bowl was and he said the Yes I Am (fried chicken pieces with onions and peppers in rice with their CupDak sauce). I ordered it and took a seat. My meal was brought out to me in a few minutes and I grabbed chopsticks and a napkin. Although the portions were good, I wish my dish was tastier. Based on my previous experiences with Korean food, I was expecting something spicier and more garlicky. Maybe they tempered it down for American tastes but I could not find any condiments or sauces to give it a kick. While I was there, several people were picking up to-go orders. The staff was pleasant, and the location is convenient to South Durham, so I'll be back to try some ramen or another dish next time.
AMAZING! got the bbq chicken from cupdak amazing. Chicken was juicy and packed with flavor. Service was wonderful. Will def be back to try the other options!
So good! We ate from all three menus! Ramen is the best I've had. Tacos are huge and as tasty as any Mexican place in town. Will def be back here soon!
My parents wanted to come try their food since we heard a lot of good things. We got spicy Korean gochujang wings and the soy garlic wings .. the chicken was very tender and crispy and they were a nice size. They come in 8 wings which is a good serving. They were probably some of the best Korean fried chicken I've tried so far. The gochujang wings could have been a bit spicier but other than that it was amazing. My dad also ordered shrimp tempura tacos and he said they were probably the best thing he tasted. We will definitely be back to try other dishes.
Firstly, I would like to apologize for the photos as I already started digging into the delicious meal and disrupted the wonderful presentation before I remembered my childhood aspirations to become a Yelp Elite Squad member. We ordered the Kimchi Jjigae Ramyun and Japanese Shoyu Ramen. The attention to detail is impeccable as the Kimchi Jjigae was served with metal spoons compared to the plastic curved spoons of the Japanese Shoyu Ramen. This shows a lot about how much the staff cares about the food they serve. The ramen itself is very good - nay, it smacks. The soup is flavorful and savory and the Shoyu ramen egg was also very well seasoned and cooked to perfection: not too runny nor too firm. Portions sizes were not a problem and I really enjoyed the sides served with the ramen, especially the kimchi since it's well fermented and just sour enough. I mess with the wallpaper too, it's a dope vibe lol. Although I did not try the tacos or chicken, I'm sure it bangs as well and will leave it to my other homies to review.
We need more places like this in the Triangle! I'm loving the concept of a mini food hall. It reminds me of places I've been to in Austin, TX and Suburbs of Washington, D.C. This is kinda like a kept secret and people are starting to find out about it but I knew it'll be FIRE once things get going. I stopped in for an early dinner around 5:00 p.m. I was in the mood for fried chicken so I went for "Cupdak". The menu is small and strait to the point. Basically fried chicken that comes in different ways -- in a bowl, pieces, tenders, etc. with your choice of sauce. I got the 7-piece wings. It was more than enough for one person. Could've easily feed 2-3 people. It came with a flight of sauce. Yes! Kinda a beer flight but a sauce flight. Genius idea an concept! The chicken was freshly fried and made to order. It was juicy! The sauce was boss as well. It also came with 3 small side dishes. Overall, fantastic place! Can't wait to try to ramen and tacos on the other side. Lots of seating! Indoor and outdoors! Customer service was top notch. Can be pricey but worth the quality of the food! Gonna be crazy here once people find out about it.
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Not sure how this place got 5 stars. Maybe the day I had my order was not good!? I had the spicy ramen... the soup base was lack of any flavor and the noodles were overly cooked..... it tasted like everything just boiled down without any flavor to it....
Masks are required inside. They do takeout and Door Dash ($5 off). The outdoor area is shady and has pretty lights for night time. I saw people in the kitchen with masks off but the server who came out always kept his mask on. I got the Korean Fried Chicken with "Spicy" Gochujang Sauce. The chicken was the best I ever had--unless there was one in the distant past just as good. It was crisp, incredibly hot, beautiful, and very flavorful. However, it was not particularly spicy. Even my little kid was able to eat it with no trouble. My spouse, who is gluten-free, ate the Japchae with beef. He loved it. They gave him basically a double portion, though. The banchan were delightful: pineapple, a mild and fruity coleslaw, and juicy cabbage kimchi. I enjoyed a strawberry bubble tea which was frankly only ok. This place is a great deal--atmosphere, price, portion, and flavor. We'll definitely return!
One of the best mini food halls I've ever been to!! Saw this place on instagram and knew I had to try it. My mom and I are big korean food lovers, and we were not disappointed! Our favorite was hands down the sweet and spicy korean fried chicken - the flavor is amazing and the chicken is well cooked. We also had the ramen which was delicious and very filling. We were too full to try the tacos, but I am definitely coming back to try them next time! Owner/workers were very nice and checked in on us from time to time. Highly recommend checking this place out!
Love this new food hall concept! There are 3 different "vendors", but it all comes from the same kitchen. You can order from each menu all at one cash register. Tons of seating options available inside and a few tables outside. The staff was super helpful with questions we had about menu items. We got the Korean fried chicken, tacos, cupdak, Mandu, kids meal, and ramen! The portions were generous and flavors on point! Can't wait to go back!
My wife and I stopped in to try Cupdak (fried chicken) this afternoon and couldn't have been more impressed. Some of the best fried chicken we've ever had coupled with a truly awesome and friendly atmosphere. So worth the drive over from Raleigh, and we can't wait to try the other concepts soon!