I have tried nearly every Korean Fried Chicken in D.C. and these are my absolute favorite, but it depends on what my preference is that day. KoChix's wings are certainly the largest and meatiest in D.C., but they are not the crispiest. If you want a wing that is large and has a sweet and extremely sticky sauce, come to KoChix. If you want a slightly smaller and crispier wing, go to Bonchon. Bonchon's wings are pumped out with a machine like consistency, but KoChix's have a more authentic home-made quality to them. They are huge, wonky in shape and sauce distribution, but sometimes that is exactly what I want. They are still crisp and satisfying. For me, their location is inconvenient, so I don't get to enjoy them as often as I do Bonchon. I would recommend going with the classic Soy Garlic flavor. Their Honey Spicy and Hot Honey Spicey are good but they are not nearly as delicious as Soy Garlic. Concerning other items like their Bibimbap, I would go elsewhere for such items (Zannchi, BUL, Bibimix, ANJU). KoChix is where you go for amazing wings, nothing else. Also, their prices make them hard to beat. At all other KFC options in D.C., you will find yourself paying more for less! read more

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Wings are bomb. So this place is consistently on top wing lists in dc, and it hit the spot. Very crispy/juicy wings that come with a lot of flavors to try. Old bay and soy garlic were ok, but the hot honey and mild honey were bomb, a must try in dc if you like Korean style wings. Second to choong man still as choongs has a little less breading and a little more juice, but if you are near u st, a must get read more

KoChix - Soy garlic and hot honey - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I pass by KoChix often and I finally went in. Its a quaint little place and definitely clean. During the pandemic you can't eat inside of course. I had to try the wings and yayyy you can choose two sauces. Hot Honey and Garlic were my choices. Three were Hot Honey and 2 were Garlic. The hot honey was not hot but very tasty. Of course the chicken wings are classic korean style, crunchy. With a little breading but you still taste chicken. If I get the chicken again, I will ask to fry a little harder for that extra, extra crisp. I also got the dumplings which will be a must every time that I go. Well I really only plan on going back to get the bulgogi. Anyway, I do recommend KoChix. Enjoy!!! read more

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This is my favorite hole-in-the-wall for Korean chicken wings. It's a very small space with barely any seating (maybe 3-4 people can fit at the counter) so try to do take-out if you can! The wings are so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside-- 10/10 for texture and flavor! I always get soy garlic sauce and half honey spicy sauce. For some reason, I always think that I NEED ten wings... but they're so meaty that I usually get full after about 5 (these surprisingly heat up well as a midnight snack though lol so order more if you want). read more

I have always been a big fan of Korean Chicken wings. This was my first time ordering Kochix for delivery. I got 10 wings of half honey spicy and hot honey spicy. Obviously, it did not disappoint me at all. Turned out, the wings was rich of flavor and super meaty! I will absolutely be a returning customer for this wing place. Highly recommended!!!! read more

KoChix - Half honey spicy and hot honey spicy - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wings and chicken are incredibly crispy , flavorful, and juicy. I appreciate them opening up on Sundays!

I ordered 5 wing soy garlic take out and was told it would take 15-20 minutes. I prefer more of a less saucy fried chicken and found the sauce a bit too overwhelming. The wings are generously sized and it still had a nice crunch on the skin despite the sauce. It is a small hole in the wall and the interior is tiny, the smell is quite strong and service was a bit slow so best if you go in and out quickly. read more

KoChix - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The wings here are exceptional (Best in the DMV). Ordered the honey spicy and soy garlic combo. The batter was delicate and crispy, and the sauce was perfectly coated and flavorful. The service was fast and friendly. read more

I had heard that these are some of the best wings in the city and I can happily report that they indeed are some of, if not THE best wings in DC. Both the wings and drumsticks are massive, so you will be getting plenty of chicken no matter the portion size you choose. The three sauces are also great, with the Hot Honey Spicy being my favorite. The Soy Garlic is also great, with it having a nice General T'so's flavor. My only "complaint" is that they had more flavor options, but the three that they do have are absolutely solid. I have not tried any of their other food, but definitely plan on it if I can ever let myself away from their wings/drumsticks. read more

I've been to KoChix twice - once for a mix of soy garlic and honey spicy drumsticks, and once during Covid for honey spicy boneless wings and mozzarella sticks. Everything has been really good! Honey spicy isn't super hot but does have plenty of flavor, and soy garlic is great, too. I'd been hoping for boneless wings, and they have them now - big chunks of white meat that are lightly coated and fried. It's hard to mess up mozzarella sticks, but they didn't, which is great! Their Covid policy is that they don't take walk-up orders - you have to call ahead or order online, so be sure to do that. It's very small inside, and there's nowhere to sit, pandemic aside. They're a great small business and a really good local option for Korean fried chicken! read more

This chicken is WAY BETTER than Bonchon and no where near as much in price. Only thing they need is more side options but other than that the chicken alone is great. read more

KoChix - Soy garlic and Hot honey spicy sauce - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Another TikTok disappointment!!!! Don't do it- the I tried all four flavors and they are all in the GARBAGE- 40.00 down the damn drain- WINGS ARE HORRIBLE- maybe I'm missing it- but IT IS DEFINITELY A NO FOR ME- read more

Today I ordered two orders of medium wings half Spicy honey half hot honey the wings are goodt crispy and sweet but big I don't really like big wings but they were fulfilling saucy and good kinda expensive I paid 37.38 for two med wingettes which is 10 plus 10 read more

KoChix - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wanted BonChon one night but didn't feel like waiting so long for delivery so I gave this place a try. Flavor was good and the wings were super crispy! I would order from them again! read more

This is regarding service. I placed a pre order on DoorDash at 8:44am this morning for a 12:50pm-1:00pm delivery. I received a confirmation email that the order was scheduled. I've been patiently waiting for this order and at around 1:25pm pm my dasher informed me that the restaurant is too busy and they decided to no longer take orders. My dasher was there waiting for 15 mins. They didn't even want to talk to him. If they can't complete pre-orders made online then they should just take themselves off doordash. read more

One of the best Korean wings I've ever had, seasoned perfectly, and cooked just as well, and if you are not in the mood for wings they have other great items there as well, I have tried getting something new every time I go and have not been disappointed, and to top it all off the customer service there is the best, They treat you like you've been going there for ages, if they had dessert and a signature drink this would be five star, but I appreciate them sticking to what they know best. read more

Okay, these are the some of the best wings I've ever had in terms of everything (quality, price, speed, taste after reheating). I ordered for pick up and it was ready in ten minutes. The store is pretty small but the food is made efficiently. Once I brought it back home and marveled at the size of each piece, I went to town and downed it within 15 mins. The chicken meat was tasty and big, while the crispy, fried skin was lathered with soy garlic sauce. I had a problem (hungry) and it provided a great solution (destroyed that hunger). No joke, I went back and got some more, and unfortunately couldn't finish it. Next day, I microwaved it and it tasted just as good (even if a little less crunchy). If there is a game night/party, and I'm around the area, I'll be in line to pick up their wings. read more

KoChix - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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GUYS, you can now get Korean fried chicken delivered to your door. THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING. I love everything about Korean fried chicken. The finger-licking, sweet and spicy sauce. The satisfying crispy skin. The succulent, juicy meat. It will brighten up a bad day and will perfect your already good day. But the problem with Korean fried chicken, to date, has been the fact that all the Bonchons are located in Virginia. For someone without a car, I have been at the mercy of my few friends with cars to satiate my chicken craving. Since discovering Caviar and KoChix, we had KoChix rescue a Chinese Lunar New Year's party when our soup base failed disastrously. We had more than thirty people at a party, so the chicken was much needed. We had KoChix for good ol' pig-out sessions with the beer flowing. I recommend the soy garlic and the hot spicy for a good balance. Always a big hit and always equally delicious. Tip: if you do use Caviar, double check their online delivery times in advance as KoChix does not deliver on Sundays and closes pretty early on the weekends. read more

KoChix - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I LOVE BonChon so when I saw this place I had to check it out. It is a simple little hole in the wall owned by a cute South Korean couple. I ordered 5 hot spicy honey and 10 soy garlic and the lady said with such a nice smile "sure!" She handed me my order 10 minutes later which I later discovered she gave me 5 honey spicy and 5 hot honey spicy. Doesn't even matter! She was too darn cute to be mad! On my personal heat scale of 1-5: Bonchon soy garlic=0 Honey spicy =1.5 Hot honey spicy=3.5 Bonchon spicy=5 The wings were good and just as crispy as I had hoped, but if you are a spicy lover don't expect them to be as hot as Bonchon. I'm giving four stars only bc she messed up my order and they weren't as spicy as I like, but I really really want to give five because I love to support mom and pop shops. Especially when the owners are so darn cute! read more

KoChix - The inside of Kochix. - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Chicken flavor and batter texture is bomb! Spicy honey is my favorite, soy garlic is second best. If you get the combo, be sure specify which one you want more of or they will choose for you read more

Pretty good chicken, fried flavorful, fries were not really seasoned well, overall an enjoyable meal

A group of friends and I came here one evening, having walked all the way here from Logan Circle. The space is small, it barely fit the four of us but they were welcoming and after placing the order we waited. The combo order of both the soy garlic and the honey spicy were both good. I have to say that I liked the soy garlic a little better because the spicy honey was a little on the sweet side for me, still tasty, just not my style. We also got the yaki mandoo as well which were piping hot. The service here was terrific and the guy behind the counter was extra friendly, gave one of my friends directions and walking advice was generally just plain nice and even gave us a few extra wings. Definitely a great find. read more

KoChix - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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These are great wings. Probably the crispiest I've ever had. We opted for the Honey Spicy which was just the right balance of sweet and spicy. The meat is very moist and tender and plays nicely on the palate. The batter of the wings tastes a bit different than your standard wing. Think the taste of cornstarch or perhaps arrowroot. It's good, just different. This is a fast food type establishment. There are no seats. They don't have tap water available, which I consider a service blunder, but overall this is some great snack/fast food. I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

KoChix - The Hiney Spicy wings - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is the closest and most affordable place in this area for Korean Fried Chicken (KFC)! I always get the spicy hot honey/soy garlic flavors and their fries -- perfectly done and not too thick. I was greeted by a Korean ajjuhmah, so you know it's legit. And if you miss Chicken Express (like I do), their corn nuggets are a pretty solid dupe! There's no outdoor seating (from what I saw), but honestly...KFC is best enjoyed at home with a nice beer and a movie. read more

Chicken wings were greasy and really big I was not a fan I love chicken wings but it was obvious that these were hormone induced and unhealthy read more

best chicken wings I've had in DC over the past six years of living here. Hole in wall we've never bothered stopping at but so glad we did. Ordered the soy garlic and hot honey spicy. read more

Super Bowl Sunday - and I decided to try this place. I must've been out of my mind. But they had pre-order options, so I chose 5:30p 20 drumsticks and an order of boneless wings. Got soy garlic and honey mild (you can do 1/2 n 1/2 boxes). No delivery on Sunday (they're usually closed), so I went to pick up my order. They texted that it was being prepared at 5:15pm. This tiny hole in the wall in absolutely nothing to look at. It reminds me of one of those frightening Georgia Ave places with bullet proof glass. The place is bathed in the smell of fried stuff. Wow. The trio of cooks behind this medium sized wall was positively working their tails off. About 20 people were packed in a teeny space - all waiting for orders. All had called theirs in, too. Hmmm...At one point, the guy at the register asked and re-asked about my order, like he could t find it. I showed him the text I received from it and my order confirmation. And then - he found it. At about 5:55pm, my name was finally called. They apologized for the delay, and off I went. Our Steelers crowd devoured the tasty, juicy, crunchy chicken. Not sure which sauce was the best. We loved it all. The chicken doesn't travel that well - so make sure you drive quickly or a delivery service delivers directly to you! We tried reheating the leftovers the next day, and that wasn't great - but not bad! Definitely will order again. read more

5 for existence. 3 for food. Nostalgic. Korean Fried Chicken back in the days, early 80's. Almost neon-y red sauce. Lots of corn syrups, ketchup, Gochujang,etc. Sticky drippings. Coke on your side. Die-hard Competition on the last drumstick with siblings. All the laughters. I am going here to bring back happy memories. We need it time to time, right? read more

As reviewed by many, this is great chicken. I ordered for pickup and headed over. It was ready 10 minutes after ordering, and 10 minutes later I was home and tucking in. By that time (10 minutes after pickup) it was warm but not hot, but still delicious. read more

Why are food influencers not talking about kochix 24/7?! It is soooo good. The chicken wings are crisp and flavorful. We got the honey hot and it was perfect for me & I'm not the best at tolerating spice - it was a slight kick without an unmanageable heat or lingering feel. I recommend calling and placing an order for pick up or ordering on a food delivery platform - it is pick up only read more

Love me some KoChix, great chicken, burgers, always friendly people. They also have steak and cheese sandwiches. Always go here when I visit. read more

My Monday night dinner buddy and I stumbled upon KoChix, a famous Korean dive in between Bloomingdale and Shaw. It's not super Metro accessible (20 minute walk up Florida Avenue from the Noma Metro), but if you're in the area, stop by. It's a small shop with only three window seats so most people do take out. Of course, they specialize in chicken wings and three different sauces (hot honey spicy. garlic soy and one other that I forget). My buddy got the hot honey spicy and loved it. He ordered 10 and it was filling. Since I still can't get over my childhood fear of meat on the bone, I ordered the bulgogi. Out of all the bulgogi, I've had in DC, this was the most unique. It didn't quite taste like bulgogi, but it still was very tasty. It reminded me of a cross between Korean and Chinese food. The sauce they put on the meat enhanced the flavor. All in all, I recommend Kochix especially if you like wings! read more

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This place is on a corner away from all the tourist and crowds. It gives off a little sketchy vibe with the barred on the windows and gates for the front door. Once you go in, its a little warm (temperature wise) to sit inside to eat with only 2 seats only there, I know why most people get this delivered via Caviar. The actual wings are average pricing. The wing itself are abnormally large. I think for some it amazing but the drumstick of the wing looks like a normal drumstick. The batter is really thick so if you like breaded wings then this is your place. On the order of the wings, it was split between spicy honey garlic and soy garlic. Both had a sweetness to them from either corn syrup or honey that adds that instant shine to a sauce. The spicy one is has quite a kick. I wish both had more garlic in their sauce though because it was just a little sweet for me. I suggest maybe order for take out and go. There aren't any where to sit outside either. It would be nice if they had wet naps or something cause the sauce was drippin every where. It was alright. Maybe I should have taken advice that was given to me to tried another popular chain korean fried chicken instead thus it was too late. (Sorry David H. - shouda listen to you!! ) read more

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I've had the fried fish twice and it NEVER disappoints! Perfectly seasoned, large portions, always good!!! The hot honey spicy wings are good too!!! read more

KoChix is a great place if you're looking for food on the go. As I started to learn more about the health food industry, I felt differently. I typically order the ginger chicken as well as the sweet and sour (and I'd still order it). I've noticed how big and juicy their chicken is, which has made me speculate whether it's GMO or not. Fries are great though. read more

So this is what all the hype is about! I live in Maryland and I am surrounded by a chain called Bonchon, but I have never actually been. Everyone talks about how amazing it is and how it's the best Korean fried chicken... but once I started working in DC, my coworkers told me that this place is even better than Bonchon. I was fed up hearing about how good these places were, so I decided to finally check this place out. It is located at the intersection of Rhode Island Ave & Florida Ave. It is your typical city street corner carry-out place. The interior is very clean, the space is small, and the only decor includes a windowsill plant and a framed picture of a newspaper article about KoChix. The highlight of the menu seems to be their wings, but that's not all they have. Some other things they have include subs, fries, fried clams, and mozzarella sticks. There are three flavors of wings to choose from: Soy Garlic, Honey Spicy, and Hot Honey Spicy. After being happily greeted by the man at the register, he told me the "Hot" has a kick to it, but if I want they can make them even hotter. While I do love hot wings, I decided to just go with the regular amount of spiciness that it had... I ordered 20 wings; 10 honey spicy and 10 hot honey spicy. It came to about $26 when tax was included. The man said it would take about 7-10 minutes, and my order was indeed done in that time frame, if not sooner! I decided to taste one before leaving the place... The crispiness, the flavor, and the temperature were outstanding!! It was definitely a style of fried chicken I had never had before... and the wings were super meaty! My friend and family enjoyed them as well. I will definitely be returning for more. Just a couple of things to note... it is a 10 minute walk from the closest metro station, which is Shaw-Howard University. Also, there are no more than three stools in there. I suppose you can eat there, but don't bet on it. I ended up eating at one of the tables outside of the metro station. read more

First off, these were some of the best chicken wings I've ever had. I had the 5 piece wings in hot honey sauce with onion rings and it was delicious! Service was quick and friendly, but note that there's minimal seating so it's more of a takeout place. Food was ready in less than 10 minutes! Wings- They are huge! I live about a ten minute walk to the restaurant and they were still hot once I made it home, not to mention crispy. I found the sauce to be very unique, but in a good way. Wings get a 5/5 from me. I will definitely be back. Onion rings- Less enthusiastic about these.. got them on a whim because I was craving onion rings and they were okay, not too average, and seemed like they were breaded in panko if I'm not mistaken. They were good nonetheless, and the portion was huge. 4 out of 5 stars because I found it weird that a side order of onion rings would cost more than an entree of wings.. but they were a bit expensive. Wings were a good value for price though! read more

KoChix - 5 piece Wings- Hot Honey Sauce - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I came here for the first time to get takeout with a friend and we both loved the food. It's run by a Korean family and they are so so sweet. We ordered half honey spicy wings, which were not spicy at all, and the soy garlic wings. Both were so delicious! We also got their fries and onion rings. They put some kind of lemon pepper seasoning on the fries, which was so unexpected but tasty, and the onion rings were perfectly crispy. Definitely will be returning! read more

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I decided to try these wings based off the Yelp reviews! Ordered these wings through Door Dash (grateful I didn't have to drive) I was super disappointed and felt my fellow yelpers let me down. The garlic soy wings were tasteless. The hot honey wing had more flavor but was too sweet n not enough heat. I will admit the crispness of the chicken was good. Personally, I like the garlic soy wings from Italian Gourmet in Alexandria. Their wings are made to order, delicious flavor, spicy n less sweet. I don't think I will order from here again. But happy I had the opportunity to try them.... read more

KoChix - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yumm yumm yumm!! Delicious chicken with light sauces that tickle the pallet!! You will love it!!