Chapter 01 Β· Japan
Learning the craft
With a lifelong passion for food, our chef began his culinary training in Japan β where precision, discipline, and respect for ingredients became the foundation of everything he cooks.
Our story
About COCORIμ½μ½λ¦¬
Authentic Korean food, a modern pub atmosphere β and a chef's journey behind every plate.
What COCORI is
A new kind of K-Food & Pub
COCORI is a new K-Food & Pub where the taste of authentic Korean cooking meets a modern pub atmosphere.
From fried chicken and galbi jjim to gopchang, daechang, chicken feet, pajeon, and tteokbokki β familiar and diverse Korean dishes come together in one place. It's a lively space where friends, families, and groups can relax, share good food, and enjoy the night.
The chef's journey
From Japan to New York to your table
A lifelong passion for food, sharpened in three cities.
Chapter 02 Β· New York
Proving it on the line
In New York, he served as main chef and built years of experience across demanding kitchens β including a Korean fried chicken restaurant recommended by the Michelin Guide.
Chapter 03 Β· California
Bringing it home to COCORI
Years in the LA restaurant scene sparked one goal: introducing the charm and rich flavors of Korean food to more people. That goal became COCORI β good ingredients, honest care, and food made the way you'd cook for your own family.
The receipts
A chef's portfolio
From a Michelin Guide-recommended kitchen to fine-dining plates β the experience behind our comfort food.
What we promise
Cooked like it's for family
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Good ingredients, real care
We cook with the mindset of serving our own family β good ingredients, prepared with sincerity, every single day.
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Familiar & adventurous
From the fried chicken everyone loves to gopchang and chicken feet for the bold β Korea's rich flavors, COCORI's way.
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Food culture worth sharing
Korean dining is about the table, not just the plate. Bright by day, pub by night β everyone's welcome.
The space
Step inside
Bright booths, warm wood, room for every crew β with wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restrooms. βΏ
Come hungry, leave happy
See what's on the menu tonight, or find your way to us.