Don't let the line winding out the door discourage you. The wait isn't as long as it could appear as the line moves faster than you would expect. Based on a single visit, the food and flavors are well worth the wait.
Okki Tokki, a Korean fast-casual, made-to-order restaurant — sort of like Subway or Chipotle, opened in early April. Its choices for the build-your-own bowls include a base of salad, noodles, jasmine or garlic fried rice. From there, you pick a protein — KFC (Korean fried chicken bites), Korean braised beef, marinated grilled chicken, stir-fried shrimp or fried tofu.
The next options include picking up to four veggies: cucumbers, pickled onions, pickled daikon, roasted corn, kimchi slaw, lettuce, carrots or cabbage.
A noodle box at Okki Tokki, the new Korean restaurant in downtown Baton Rouge, is located at 549 Main Street establishment. The restaurant is open from 10:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. from Monday through Saturday. It's closed Sundays.
Then, it's the sauces, which include: cream gochujang goodness, tangy gochujang vinaigrette, green goddess with a twist, saucy herby kick to the mouth and soy tahini dressing.
Lastly, customers choose their toppings. The options include scallions, cilantro, crispy garlic, sesame seeds, toasted chili sesame oil, crispy shallots, avocation smash (+$2) or a marinated egg (also +$2).
The bowl sells for $13.
Okki Tokki, the new Korean restaurant in downtown Baton Rouge, is located at 549 Main Street establishment. The restaurant is open from 10:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. from Monday through Saturday. It's closed Sundays.
The restaurant is small, with two seating areas — one of which includes a sofa with a low table and a table for eight (and the drink station). The long line snakes through the main dining room near a few tables that line the windows of the 549 Main St. establishment.
The restaurant is open from 10:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. from Monday through Saturday. It's closed Sundays.