If you weren’t already inspired by Chef Mike Lee’s accolades at M Sushi and M Tempura, try M Pocha for Korean street food or M Kokko as a tiny chicken-focused comfort food spot that not-so-secretly serves some of the best ramen in town. Offering a mere twenty seats, M Kokko is no wider than a shopping aisle at Target, and half its length. It is certainly a cozy space for casual chicken dishes with Korean and Japanese influences.
Small shop with great food, went late on weekday and only waiting a few moments to be seated. Ramen was solid and very flavorful. You can request spicy oil as well and they’ll give you an entire bottle. Overall, awesome spot.
Christine Wei
Jul 13, 2024
4
This used to be my favorite ramen place in the triangle. I went back for the first time in years and was devastated to find the ramen less flavorful than how I remembered it being. We got the cha shiu pork, which wasn’t marinated very well. There was a little bamboo, but not substantially enough to add flavor to the ramen. The pork buns we got at the start of the meal were wonderful, though! I’m just disappointed by the quality of ramen.
Raymond Vagell
Jun 10, 2024
3
We ordered the Biang Biang Noodles and Korean Fried Chicken for lunch and also the Homemade Raspberry Iced Tea.
I thought the food was OK and there was nothing to write home about. The Biang Biang Noodles came with a spicy bean (?) based sauce and is not the usual chili oil and black vinegar based. The noodles themselves are good with a nice chew. I just really don't care for it.
The Korean Fried Chicken has 3 sauce options. I ordered the sweet soy and a side of hot sauce. Again, nothing to write home about. The chicken is crispy and juicy on the inside.
The Homemade Raspberry Iced Tea was actually really gross and tastes like it was made from tea that was not freshly brewed. You know when you get stale iced tea and it's murky and tastes funky? Yea.
Anyway, I was excited to try M Kokko and now that I did I probably will not be back again.
Kokila R
Jun 1, 2024
5
Lovely small place in Durham! KFC chicken - I would rate another star if it was possible - delicious. Biang biang noodles was good as well. Took about 15 min to get the table but there was place to sit and wait.
Stephanie McGrew
Apr 17, 2024
5
Wherever I come to this area I make time to eat here!
The restaurant itself is small so get there early. If not, that is ok but the wait is worth it!
I got the pork buns and the noodle dish with the thick noodles 🤤 The menu is small but there are enough options to fulfill anyone’s appetite! The best way to say it… the food is GOOD! The staff was amazing. And the restaurant is quaint and welcoming. It is indeed a vibe and worth trying!
Manisit Das
Mar 22, 2024
4
M Kokmo is a small and cozy restaurant with 20 seats and a limited menu— avoid rush hours as the restaurant gets busy quickly and does not accept reservations. The entrees feature classics from East and Southeast Asian cuisine with some twists. I like what they offer and look forward to trying more entrees from the menu. I liked the pork buns and the desserts (especially the Mango crepe cakes— they brought me a lot of joy), but I was not hugely impressed by the Bang Bang noodles.
Cameron Garrison
Dec 10, 2023
5
Every time I've visited, the food here is chef's kiss. The ramen is some of the best I've had in the triangle area, and their garlic soy wings are 👌🏼. Service sometimes is a little bit slow, but nothing that takes away from the experience. The place is tiny, so we always try to get there as early as possible (around 6/6:30pm and we still wait but no longer than 30 minutes).
T Pham
Nov 12, 2023
5
This is probably one of the best places to eat in Durham. They don't take reservations, but it's worth the wait because everything on their menu is just that good. We will definitely be back.
