The Koop - Korean chicken and cuisine

Koop in Camp Hill is hands down one of our favorite spots—everything about it is top-notch. The fried chicken is to die for—crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned—and every single dish we’ve tried has been nothing short of amazing. You can really taste the love and quality in everything they serve.

The atmosphere is welcoming and laid-back, with a cool vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. And the owner? Truly one of the nicest, most accommodating people you’ll ever meet—like, nicest ever. You can tell they genuinely care about the food, the service, and their customers.

Do yourself a favor and go. You won’t be disappointed!

The food was quite good albeit a bit on the more pricey side. However, the owner was really sweet bringing us more water, and giving us dumplings for free at the beginning. Then, at the very end, he gave the kids free Hageen Daz popsicles ☺️.

Ugh, let me tell you about this truly disappointing experience I had yesterday at a Korean place called 'The Koop.' I took two friends out, excited to treat them, and the whole thing just left a bad taste in my mouth – and not in a good, flavorful way!

The bill for the three of us came out to a whopping $98.37. For that price, we ordered Gang Jeong, Hemul Pajeon, and Bulgogi. Now, we walked in there with serious appetites, ready to dig in. But guess what? We left 'The Koop' still hungry! Seriously, how does that even happen after spending almost a hundred bucks? The portions were just ridiculously small. It's not like I make a habit of going to restaurants to leave feeling like I need a snack!

Note: The first 3 pictures are of 'The Koop'. The last pictures are from 'KPOT'.

Also note: The picture where you see rice over the Bolgogi might not represent the actual small portion, but let me reassure you that it was tiny. I left 'The Koop' still hungry.

Just a few days prior, I took the same two friends to KPOT, and while that place set me back over $100 with the tip, at least we left feeling satisfied and happy with the food. I definitely can't say the same for 'The Koop.'

The only bright spot in this whole ordeal was the Bulgogi. It actually tasted pretty good, which made the small portion even more frustrating. As for the Hemul Pajeon? Oh man, it was a greasy, flavorless disaster. For a Korean dish, it had absolutely no zing or character. And to top it off, when our food was brought out by who I think was the owner, the Pajeon was missing! We waited, thinking it would come out in a bit, but nope – he'd completely forgotten it.

And the rice? The tiny bowl they gave us wouldn't have filled up a kid in elementary school. My friend who ordered the Gang Jeong was also bummed because it was overcooked and dry. I specifically asked for my Bulgogi to be extra spicy when I ordered, but it arrived with absolutely no heat. Thankfully, I always carry my own Carolina Reaper ground pepper, so I had to spice it up myself!

To make things even more challenging, the person who took our order didn't speak a word of English. Trying to communicate what we wanted was like pulling teeth.

Then came the cherry on top of this whole frustrating experience: when I went to pay the bill, the owner literally had the nerve to write 'Tip' on the receipt! Since he didn't speak English, I guess that was his way of asking for one. Let me tell you, I was beyond displeased with the portion sizes, and a tip was the last thing on my mind. I'm usually a generous tipper – I even left a $20 tip at KPOT because the food and service were fantastic.

Honestly, nothing irks me more than shelling out a lot of money for food that isn't worth it or leaving a restaurant still hungry. Thank goodness I didn't order a second serving of that Bulgogi, even though I enjoyed the taste!

Word of warning to anyone thinking of going to KPOT: While the food there is good, be aware that it's quite expensive and the portions aren't huge. If you're going in really hungry and are on a tight budget, it might not be the best choice.

As for 'The Koop,' I have the receipt right here to prove how overpriced it was for what we got, and the fact that they had the audacity to ask for a tip after such a disappointing experience just adds insult to injury. Avoid this place if you value your money and your appetite!

The jjajangmyeon we ordered was just instant noodles from the supermarket. The other dishes, like the bibimbap, also had very small portions… quite disappointing.

Was not pleased with the Donkatsu. As a former chef I know fresh cooked food VS. Old and reheated. I was not pleased.

I had the soy garlic wings, a seafood pancake and white rice. Absolutely delicious. The place is decorated with photos and memorabilia of the owner when he was a part of the Seoul Mountain Rescue Team. Very charming. Highly recommend 👍🏾

This place has gone down hill. It used ro be so good and now it's not. They fried the chicken and then dumped sauce on it after putting it in the container.

Incredible Korean fried chicken, Kimbap, Dolsot Bibimbap, Mandy and Kimchee Pajeon.. never disappointed!! The owner is great! ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Superb! Never had Korean fried chicken, and it was a real treat! Fried but not greasy. Sweet potato fries are also succulent.

Parking: About 6 - 8 spots

Recommended dishes: Small Boneless Wings, Wings, Korean Fried, Sauce

We had such an amazing experience here and I absolutely cannot wait to go back! We ordered our food to go but I wish we could have dined in. The place is so calming and relaxing with so many interesting things to look at while you wait or eat.

We ordered 2 large orders of the Fried Chicken with pickled radish on the side, Kimbap and a few drinks for $80. The chicken was perfectly crispy and not dry at all. The Kimbap was fresh and also delicious.

10/10 experience over all. I can't wait to go back to try different items on the menu!

Also thank you so much for letting us sample the boneless wings! We will be back for more :)

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kimbap, Korean Fried, Pickled Radish

It’s quite good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is a go-to in our household! The food is consistently good; we typically order the fried chicken and fries, but my husband also sings his praises for the hangover ramen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the food and the service, my wife and I go whenever we can

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kimbap, Wings, Daegi Bulgogi

They also provided dumpling service and I really enjoyed the yukgaltang~

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good, authentic Korean dishes. The wings are different than most places, and the honey garlic sauce is the best I've ever tasted.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Dumplings, Honey Garlic, Hemul Pajeon Seafood Pancake, Wings