Hainan chicken was very bland and the rice had no flavor whatsoever. We also ordered the ramen and it had no flavor either other than a fatty taste from the meat. Very disappointed in the food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Heather Pinney
The foods were fantastic. I lived in Korea for 3 years, this is the first time I have had jia jia mian that tasted as good as it did when I was in Korea.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Ramen, Wings, Sauce, Black Bean, Ramen Bowl
Nate Thompson
Food is 🔥🔥🔥!! The bao buns are soft, pillowy, packed with umami and a must order. The ramen is excellent as well. I missed out on the full experience because I took it to-go but it was still top notch!! This is on the list the next time I’m in Durham
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sagar Prasad
Rude and non-professional. Never coming back again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Gean Spektor
Their ramen is the best in town, no ifs or buts about it, and all the food is delicious. And after I developed a soy and dairy allergy (long story), they’ve been incredibly lovely in accommodating it and making the dish work just as well, even though it required replacing a number of ingredients. Servers are always lovely and helpful. We come here a ton and after how they’ve handled the allergy, I’m a loyal costumer for life.
First time eating here. When we were finally served, we enjoyed the food (Lettuce Wrap and Biang Biang Bowl), however we got caught in one of those unfortunate situations where several tables that were seated after us all got their food before we did. I don't think our dishes required any more prep, in fact some of those tables had ordered the same items. Took about 40 minutes to get served. Our waiter did not look for us. It made for a bit of a negative experience overall.
Jasmyn McCalla
We got the Pork Belly Gochujang, Jia Jiang Mian, and Hainan Chicken. Everything was delicious and we’ll definitely be back 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L H
I wish I loved it more because we drove an hour just to try this place. The pork and toppings on the ramen was very good but the broth was insanely salty. I thought it was just my bowl but every bowl in our group was the same. Jjajiang was also very very salty. Only good dish was the fried chicken.
If you’re looking for a meal that’ll make you wish you could eat the same thing every day, M Kokko is the place to be. We went with three people, and, as soon as the dishes hit the table, we were completely blown away. The menu is perfectly curated (thankfully, not overwhelming), and honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on it.
We kicked things off with the Nashville hot chicken wings, which packed a punch but were perfectly crispy, followed by the pork belly bao—oh my—it was so tender and flavorful, it practically melted in your mouth. The beef noodles? Unfortunately, we got so caught up in devouring them, we forgot to take a picture, but let me just say they were divine. Tender beef, savory broth, and noodles that soaked up all the goodness—you can’t leave without trying them.
We washed it all down with some sake and a beer, but at this point, we were eating so fast and in such bliss that we were already planning our next trip before we even finished our meal. The service was also top-notch, which only made the experience that much better.
If you’re in Durham, you need to make M Kokko a priority. Trust me, it’s worth every bite. We’ll definitely be back.
I had an early dinner, arrived right after they opened so we were the first people sat. The server was prompt, polite, and professional. First I had the bao buns, definitely the best I’ve ever had, I will think about these for a long time. My main entree was the ramen. As a ramen snob I am a little particular about the dish. Overall it was good and I would order it again, that being said, the eggs were a bit overcooked and the noodles were undercooked. It was still delicious. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel G
Food was delicious! Neat small place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biang Biang Noodle
RITABRITA GOSWAMI
One of the affordable M series restaurants with excellent food. We had the Hainan chicken and Biangbiang noodles, both of which were outstanding. Service is good.
Joshua Scott
I only leave reviews when I think it's worth it, and M Kokko was worth every cent. I'm from Philadelphia, and M Kokko is the first place I've tried in RDU that matches the authenticity, flavor, and style of Korean and Asian inspired cuisine back home. My waitress, Ness, was kind and attentive, and felt like I was talking to a friend. Everyone there was really chill and down to earth. I'll definitely be back, especially for the banh mi and ramen.
Hainan chicken was very bland and the rice had no flavor whatsoever. We also ordered the ramen and it had no flavor either other than a fatty taste from the meat. Very disappointed in the food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
The foods were fantastic. I lived in Korea for 3 years, this is the first time I have had jia jia mian that tasted as good as it did when I was in Korea.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Ramen, Wings, Sauce, Black Bean, Ramen Bowl
Food is 🔥🔥🔥!! The bao buns are soft, pillowy, packed with umami and a must order. The ramen is excellent as well. I missed out on the full experience because I took it to-go but it was still top notch!! This is on the list the next time I’m in Durham
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rude and non-professional. Never coming back again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Their ramen is the best in town, no ifs or buts about it, and all the food is delicious. And after I developed a soy and dairy allergy (long story), they’ve been incredibly lovely in accommodating it and making the dish work just as well, even though it required replacing a number of ingredients. Servers are always lovely and helpful. We come here a ton and after how they’ve handled the allergy, I’m a loyal costumer for life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Buns, Hainan Chicken, Spicy Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Ramen Bowl
A long- time favorite place for lunch downtown. The menu is small, and while most dishes use chicken, there's a lovely (vegan) curry udon available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Spicy KFC Wings, Curry Udon Noodle
First time eating here. When we were finally served, we enjoyed the food (Lettuce Wrap and Biang Biang Bowl), however we got caught in one of those unfortunate situations where several tables that were seated after us all got their food before we did. I don't think our dishes required any more prep, in fact some of those tables had ordered the same items. Took about 40 minutes to get served. Our waiter did not look for us. It made for a bit of a negative experience overall.
We got the Pork Belly Gochujang, Jia Jiang Mian, and Hainan Chicken. Everything was delicious and we’ll definitely be back 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish I loved it more because we drove an hour just to try this place. The pork and toppings on the ramen was very good but the broth was insanely salty. I thought it was just my bowl but every bowl in our group was the same. Jjajiang was also very very salty. Only good dish was the fried chicken.
Very good but, Only one waitress need more help
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
If you’re looking for a meal that’ll make you wish you could eat the same thing every day, M Kokko is the place to be. We went with three people, and, as soon as the dishes hit the table, we were completely blown away. The menu is perfectly curated (thankfully, not overwhelming), and honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on it.
We kicked things off with the Nashville hot chicken wings, which packed a punch but were perfectly crispy, followed by the pork belly bao—oh my—it was so tender and flavorful, it practically melted in your mouth. The beef noodles? Unfortunately, we got so caught up in devouring them, we forgot to take a picture, but let me just say they were divine. Tender beef, savory broth, and noodles that soaked up all the goodness—you can’t leave without trying them.
We washed it all down with some sake and a beer, but at this point, we were eating so fast and in such bliss that we were already planning our next trip before we even finished our meal. The service was also top-notch, which only made the experience that much better.
If you’re in Durham, you need to make M Kokko a priority. Trust me, it’s worth every bite. We’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Buns, Spicy KFC Wings, Biang Biang Noodle, Hainan Chicken
I had an early dinner, arrived right after they opened so we were the first people sat. The server was prompt, polite, and professional. First I had the bao buns, definitely the best I’ve ever had, I will think about these for a long time. My main entree was the ramen. As a ramen snob I am a little particular about the dish. Overall it was good and I would order it again, that being said, the eggs were a bit overcooked and the noodles were undercooked. It was still delicious. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious! Neat small place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biang Biang Noodle
One of the affordable M series restaurants with excellent food. We had the Hainan chicken and Biangbiang noodles, both of which were outstanding. Service is good.
I only leave reviews when I think it's worth it, and M Kokko was worth every cent. I'm from Philadelphia, and M Kokko is the first place I've tried in RDU that matches the authenticity, flavor, and style of Korean and Asian inspired cuisine back home. My waitress, Ness, was kind and attentive, and felt like I was talking to a friend. Everyone there was really chill and down to earth. I'll definitely be back, especially for the banh mi and ramen.
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