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This is a decent Korean chicken place in the heart of Kirland's restaurant area. Parking is not plentiful, but it's okay if you are willing to walk. Our food was good. Not "wow fantastic" good, but well-executed and flavorful. Nothing to complain about. We went when the place was not busy in the afternoon, so it sounds like others haven't had quite such a good experience at busy times, and that's sad. We would definitely stop by again if in the area, but we would not make a special trip just to go here.
This is a order pickup and takeout review. Craved Korean fried chicken and made a stop to pick up some chicken. We ordered the soy sauce chicken which came piping hot and ready for eating. The food itself was just ok. The soy sauce flavoring was not good and tasted somewhat burnt. I think next time I'd definitely try a different sauce. Chicken was also unfortunately dry too. I may have come on an off day but it was just ok chicken. The server was very kind and nice. Parking is street parking at Kirkland downtown which can be hard. However also note that the public library nearby also allows parking especially when the library is closed. Bathroom was clean meaning the kitchen is clean. Overall, it's an okay chicken place that fills your cravings. I may try again later to see if I went on an off day.
Absolutely amazing fried chicken. I haven't had better doubly fried chicken in the Greater Seattle area. I tried the spicy fried chicken and I was blown away. It definitely ended with teary eyes and a running nose. The place is not super big but I still recommend dining in. They also give a complimentary cabbage salad which was pretty good in my opinion. I probably wouldn't recommend their drinks - they are probably too sweet.
We've visited Kokio twice now, at one year apart, first time dine-in, second time take-out. Nothing wrong with the first visit; there are simply lots of places to try. (And clearly, I forgot to write the review.) The biggest difference was the price. Inflation sux. Both times were on a Saturday night. The first time, the place was a mob scene. The second time, the place was a ghost town and our food was surprisingly packed and ready ahead of quoted time. Maybe price does matter. We had courteous service both times, no complaints. The place did a complete remodel vs the previous place. It is new, white, and sparkling. If cleanliness is your thing, they are worthy of your attention. The Food: Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Waffle Fries, $16 - 5 Stars This is hubby's favorite dish. He had it a year ago and wanted it again. The chicken pieces are so large it sticks outside of the bun. The chicken pieces are crispy and wonderfully fresh and seasoned. Was $13 last year. Fried Chicken, Half Order, Bone-in, Hot Spicy Crispy, $18 - 5 Stars This is my favorite dish, which I also ordered last year. Simply fried, impeccably spicy seasoned (the Korean chili spicy flavor), and crispy! I think about this KFC, and I think about the Colonel KFC, and there really is no comparison. Was $16 last year. Garlic Wings Jumbo, 8pc, $19 + $1 sauce - 2 Stars Hubby wanted something extra and opted for wings, plus to try something new. We opted for garlic, but the server on the phone said garlic needs to be "cooked in" instead of dipping. Fine, cook it in then. When we open the box, we found a sauce on the side in the container anyway. The wings didn't have much crunch; the sauce made the wings soggy which is odd cuz we had yangnyeom (sweet spicy) wings from other places many times, and they managed to keep the chicken crispy with the sauce. Costing $20 for 8 wings, yikes. This was a surprise. I have photos of the menu from a year ago, and these were $13 + $1 for sauce. NOT ordering these again. When ordering take-out, they label each container individually with a tag. It's rather nifty and helpful. Note their website still doesn't include Kirkland after 1+ years, so you can't see their menu online.
We were craving fried chicken so decided to try in the neighborhood. There was complimentary parking on the street if you got lucky. Also, an option of parking garage with hourly rate $7.72. We went for late lunch and owner was courteous. The ambiance was laidback and typically fast causal. We shared half order of fried chicken with bone in, side of hot chili sauce and honey crispy rice cake. It came with complimentary salad and it's delicious. Fried chicken skin was crispy and meat was juicy. Rice cake was great too. The service was update and efficient. Great experience and we will be back.
First timer. I consider myself to have high expectations when it comes to any type of Korean cuisines given that Iv'e had the opportunity to try it across multiple states but more importantly, direct at the source in South Korea throughout my life. In short, I was impressed. This is the first time I've visited a Korean fried chicken shop and ordered tenders. The audacity right? But, my friends that I went with reassured me that I would not be let down, and that I was not. Fun fact, Lizzy S. was the one who brought me! The sizes of the tenders were huge but, somehow they were all perfectly juicy. You could tell their chicken is fresh and never frozen (this was confirmed by the owners, their chicken and rice cakes are both delivered fresh on a weekly basis, never frozen) I asked them what was their version of "yangyum chicken) which is your classic sauced Korean fried chicken and they said they're sweet and spicy, so that is what I ordered, and it was divine. I also ordered their honey rice cakes, and they were so perfectly lightly fried on the outside, chewy on the inside, and the sauce was chef's kiss. They have a beer stocked with all the soju, flavored rice wine, beer, and sodas you could need to pair with your meal. Great food, cute spot, great staff, food is clearly made with love, you can taste it in every bite. I will be making a point to give this place a visit every time I'm in town.
某人天天念着要去吃炸鸡 可是西雅图真的好吃的炸鸡少之又少 看来看去这家店算是不错的就看完一个open house开车来了 服务挺好的就是人手不够 等餐比较久 大概20分钟左右 好了半只原味炸鸡 一份午餐肉饭团 送了一份沙拉 鸡肉外皮非常脆 味道比较淡 所以很多人加酱吃 个人口味偏淡吃原味刚刚好 炸的内部呢层次不齐 鸡腿肉炒鸡鲜嫩多汁 给100分 但炸鸡胸啊其他位置就炒鸡干柴 感觉一份里面的出品都不是很稳定 当然啦 没有国内kfc好吃 但是比美国kfc好了100倍 想吃炸鸡还是可以冲 我下次再试试裹酱的鸡翅再来分享
Great pick for a korean fried chicken spot! Lively atmosphere and friendly staff. Loved their variety and they have great lunch specials
Grilled pork teriyaki was amazing. Charred to perfection and the sauce was so good. even the side salad was great. But the chicken is a little lacking. Not enough flavor and sauce on it. Service could be a little better I think. Our first time and was trying to ask questions on the chicken half and half option but she wasn't helpful.
The chicken here is so bomb! I think this was some of the best chicken i've had to date. The place itself was super clean and nice inside. Staff was very helpful explaining the menu and checking up on us. Overall great food and vibe here!
This was our first time visiting Kokio, and it certainly won't be the last! When we entered the friendly staff were instantly welcoming and attentive. It's a cute spot with about 10 tables and some bar seating. They have a couple of tvs as well. It's a great location right on the main strip of restaurants in downtown Kirkland. We ordered some crispy wings and tenders - Both spicy. They give you a delicious and refreshing cabbage salad to eat with your chicken or as an appetizer. It just has a simple ginger dressing, but it's perfect. The chicken comes out hot and crispy! They even provide wipes to keep the oil on your face and hands to a minimum. The tender sauce was a great compliment for the chicken, and they include a yummy garlic aioli with the crunchy waffle fries. The waffle fries cost a little extra but are so worth it! Can't wait to pop over here and try some of their other dishes soon!
Stopped by for some wings. If you love wings this is a great place. They are big and juicy. Personally I wish they had more sauce choices. Give me a try.
Original 3 pc drum sticks are enooooormous! Be prepared to be full! The skin batter is very unique, crispy, and has a sweetness to it, and the chicken is still juicy underneath! Enjoy this fried chicken with trendy kpop blasting in the background! They have a bar so if you want alcohol with your wings, this is the way! The flavored wings hit the spot too. The sauces are evenly mixed and the spice levels are perfect. For the wings alone, I would return and I am aching to leave a 5 star review, but the service person (Zahin? Zahim?) was drinking the entire time and was likely drunk because we had a miscommunication several times. I don't know why I got babysat using the screen, because I know how a touch screen select works...I just wanted to select a Cajun flavor and I had to repeat myself twice while he insisted on selecting it for me through the whole process, and my friend had to repeat it as well, and the server wanted to help, which was...anti-helping to be honest. I understand it might be a policy they have to maybe walk customers through the touch screen? but it was very unnecessary. If it's for tips, it's annoying over-service and patronizing. It's a touch screen. I'll ask if I have a question. Prep time for the food to land was ((( 25 minutes ))) with low crowds inside (people already had their food) and outside (only one other person ordering to-go) and I only ordered 2 things--their fried chicken, no rice dish, so I would call ahead or prepare to wait at least 30 minutes even if there's a medium rush. Overall: lovely chicken, terrible / drunk?? wait service, terrible wait time, and they're new so I'll always come back to see if they've improved, because I really hope they do! It's a delicious flavor!
On a sunny Friday evening, I came here with two of my foodie friends to finally give this place a try after eyeing it for the past two visits we've had to this portion of Kirkland. If you can imagine a mashup of both a regular fast-food joint and something you see in a K-drama, you get the overall interior of this place. They even sell macaron ice cream sandwiches near the front! We did have to wait just a little bit even though the restaurant wasn't a full house. Menu consist of fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, teriyaki, yakisoba and stir-fried veggies, and there add-ons and alternatives to choose from for some of these. We all got their chicken sandwich with regular fries, though one of my friends and I decided to get it on hot spicy crispy instead. The spice wasn't actually too bad, it was in fact a nice oomph to the meal. I was surprised that the "patty" of the burger was actually two separate pieces of their crispy chicken instead of just one. Now this wasn't too big of a deal, and the chicken itself was tasty but it was dry and there was a ton of sauce inside the burger, so the rest of the burger condiments slipped out easily as I was gripping the sandwich to my mouth. One of my friends experienced the same thing as well with his meal. On the plus side, the fries were appropriately salty, and were very filling. Everything looks small here but you get full really, really fast! The surrounding area is not the best place to find parking to get here because of the lack of spaces, so street parking in the vicinity and even farther out close to Tanaka is advised. read more
TL;DR: Fresh and satisfying. Very filling proportions. Parking: hard to find free spots but there are plenty of paid spots in the garage or street. Weekends aren't free in paid spots. Atmosphere: spacious, seems like most orders are ToGo/PickUp. Service: wait to be seated, scan the QR code at the table, order taken at the table when you are ready, you will be watered, food brought to you, check brought to you, boxes for leftovers available upon request. Menu: QR code located on the metal trash bins on the table. Photos available for the main items, mainly names and brief descriptions. Complimentary cabbage salad: it was very crunchy and fresh, the dressing was creamy, sweet and every so slightly tangy. Yakisoba: great noodle to topping ratio. Pretty much at least one topping in every noodle bite. The veggies had a very nice blanched texture and were added a light crunch to each bite. The sauce was as tad on the sweet side for me though. Fries: lightly seasoned and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I found I could eat these plain without the need for a dip. Original Fried Chicken: Very flaky and lightly crunchy. The chicken inside was brined nicely and was very tender and juicy. read more
This is a decent Korean chicken place in the heart of Kirland's restaurant area. Parking is not plentiful, but it's okay if you are willing to walk. Our food was good. Not "wow fantastic" good, but well-executed and flavorful. Nothing to complain about. We went when the place was not busy in the afternoon, so it sounds like others haven't had quite such a good experience at busy times, and that's sad. We would definitely stop by again if in the area, but we would not make a special trip just to go here. read more
1 year ago
This is a order pickup and takeout review. Craved Korean fried chicken and made a stop to pick up some chicken. We ordered the soy sauce chicken which came piping hot and ready for eating. The food itself was just ok. The soy sauce flavoring was not good and tasted somewhat burnt. I think next time I'd definitely try a different sauce. Chicken was also unfortunately dry too. I may have come on an off day but it was just ok chicken. The server was very kind and nice. Parking is street parking at Kirkland downtown which can be hard. However also note that the public library nearby also allows parking especially when the library is closed. Bathroom was clean meaning the kitchen is clean. Overall, it's an okay chicken place that fills your cravings. I may try again later to see if I went on an off day. read more
1 year ago
Absolutely amazing fried chicken. I haven't had better doubly fried chicken in the Greater Seattle area. I tried the spicy fried chicken and I was blown away. It definitely ended with teary eyes and a running nose. The place is not super big but I still recommend dining in. They also give a complimentary cabbage salad which was pretty good in my opinion. I probably wouldn't recommend their drinks - they are probably too sweet. read more
We've visited Kokio twice now, at one year apart, first time dine-in, second time take-out. Nothing wrong with the first visit; there are simply lots of places to try. (And clearly, I forgot to write the review.) The biggest difference was the price. Inflation sux. Both times were on a Saturday night. The first time, the place was a mob scene. The second time, the place was a ghost town and our food was surprisingly packed and ready ahead of quoted time. Maybe price does matter. We had courteous service both times, no complaints. The place did a complete remodel vs the previous place. It is new, white, and sparkling. If cleanliness is your thing, they are worthy of your attention. The Food: Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Waffle Fries, $16 - 5 Stars This is hubby's favorite dish. He had it a year ago and wanted it again. The chicken pieces are so large it sticks outside of the bun. The chicken pieces are crispy and wonderfully fresh and seasoned. Was $13 last year. Fried Chicken, Half Order, Bone-in, Hot Spicy Crispy, $18 - 5 Stars This is my favorite dish, which I also ordered last year. Simply fried, impeccably spicy seasoned (the Korean chili spicy flavor), and crispy! I think about this KFC, and I think about the Colonel KFC, and there really is no comparison. Was $16 last year. Garlic Wings Jumbo, 8pc, $19 + $1 sauce - 2 Stars Hubby wanted something extra and opted for wings, plus to try something new. We opted for garlic, but the server on the phone said garlic needs to be "cooked in" instead of dipping. Fine, cook it in then. When we open the box, we found a sauce on the side in the container anyway. The wings didn't have much crunch; the sauce made the wings soggy which is odd cuz we had yangnyeom (sweet spicy) wings from other places many times, and they managed to keep the chicken crispy with the sauce. Costing $20 for 8 wings, yikes. This was a surprise. I have photos of the menu from a year ago, and these were $13 + $1 for sauce. NOT ordering these again. When ordering take-out, they label each container individually with a tag. It's rather nifty and helpful. Note their website still doesn't include Kirkland after 1+ years, so you can't see their menu online. read more
2 years ago
We were craving fried chicken so decided to try in the neighborhood. There was complimentary parking on the street if you got lucky. Also, an option of parking garage with hourly rate $7.72. We went for late lunch and owner was courteous. The ambiance was laidback and typically fast causal. We shared half order of fried chicken with bone in, side of hot chili sauce and honey crispy rice cake. It came with complimentary salad and it's delicious. Fried chicken skin was crispy and meat was juicy. Rice cake was great too. The service was update and efficient. Great experience and we will be back. read more
First timer. I consider myself to have high expectations when it comes to any type of Korean cuisines given that Iv'e had the opportunity to try it across multiple states but more importantly, direct at the source in South Korea throughout my life. In short, I was impressed. This is the first time I've visited a Korean fried chicken shop and ordered tenders. The audacity right? But, my friends that I went with reassured me that I would not be let down, and that I was not. Fun fact, Lizzy S. was the one who brought me! The sizes of the tenders were huge but, somehow they were all perfectly juicy. You could tell their chicken is fresh and never frozen (this was confirmed by the owners, their chicken and rice cakes are both delivered fresh on a weekly basis, never frozen) I asked them what was their version of "yangyum chicken) which is your classic sauced Korean fried chicken and they said they're sweet and spicy, so that is what I ordered, and it was divine. I also ordered their honey rice cakes, and they were so perfectly lightly fried on the outside, chewy on the inside, and the sauce was chef's kiss. They have a beer stocked with all the soju, flavored rice wine, beer, and sodas you could need to pair with your meal. Great food, cute spot, great staff, food is clearly made with love, you can taste it in every bite. I will be making a point to give this place a visit every time I'm in town. read more
某人天天念着要去吃炸鸡 可是西雅图真的好吃的炸鸡少之又少 看来看去这家店算是不错的就看完一个open house开车来了 服务挺好的就是人手不够 等餐比较久 大概20分钟左右 好了半只原味炸鸡 一份午餐肉饭团 送了一份沙拉 鸡肉外皮非常脆 味道比较淡 所以很多人加酱吃 个人口味偏淡吃原味刚刚好 炸的内部呢层次不齐 鸡腿肉炒鸡鲜嫩多汁 给100分 但炸鸡胸啊其他位置就炒鸡干柴 感觉一份里面的出品都不是很稳定 当然啦 没有国内kfc好吃 但是比美国kfc好了100倍 想吃炸鸡还是可以冲 我下次再试试裹酱的鸡翅再来分享 read more
Grilled pork teriyaki was amazing. Charred to perfection and the sauce was so good. even the side salad was great. But the chicken is a little lacking. Not enough flavor and sauce on it. Service could be a little better I think. Our first time and was trying to ask questions on the chicken half and half option but she wasn't helpful. read more
4 months ago
The chicken here is so bomb! I think this was some of the best chicken i've had to date. The place itself was super clean and nice inside. Staff was very helpful explaining the menu and checking up on us. Overall great food and vibe here! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
This was our first time visiting Kokio, and it certainly won't be the last! When we entered the friendly staff were instantly welcoming and attentive. It's a cute spot with about 10 tables and some bar seating. They have a couple of tvs as well. It's a great location right on the main strip of restaurants in downtown Kirkland. We ordered some crispy wings and tenders - Both spicy. They give you a delicious and refreshing cabbage salad to eat with your chicken or as an appetizer. It just has a simple ginger dressing, but it's perfect. The chicken comes out hot and crispy! They even provide wipes to keep the oil on your face and hands to a minimum. The tender sauce was a great compliment for the chicken, and they include a yummy garlic aioli with the crunchy waffle fries. The waffle fries cost a little extra but are so worth it! Can't wait to pop over here and try some of their other dishes soon! read more
2 years ago
Stopped by for some wings. If you love wings this is a great place. They are big and juicy. Personally I wish they had more sauce choices. Give me a try. read more
Original 3 pc drum sticks are enooooormous! Be prepared to be full! The skin batter is very unique, crispy, and has a sweetness to it, and the chicken is still juicy underneath! Enjoy this fried chicken with trendy kpop blasting in the background! They have a bar so if you want alcohol with your wings, this is the way! The flavored wings hit the spot too. The sauces are evenly mixed and the spice levels are perfect. For the wings alone, I would return and I am aching to leave a 5 star review, but the service person (Zahin? Zahim?) was drinking the entire time and was likely drunk because we had a miscommunication several times. I don't know why I got babysat using the screen, because I know how a touch screen select works...I just wanted to select a Cajun flavor and I had to repeat myself twice while he insisted on selecting it for me through the whole process, and my friend had to repeat it as well, and the server wanted to help, which was...anti-helping to be honest. I understand it might be a policy they have to maybe walk customers through the touch screen? but it was very unnecessary. If it's for tips, it's annoying over-service and patronizing. It's a touch screen. I'll ask if I have a question. Prep time for the food to land was ((( 25 minutes ))) with low crowds inside (people already had their food) and outside (only one other person ordering to-go) and I only ordered 2 things--their fried chicken, no rice dish, so I would call ahead or prepare to wait at least 30 minutes even if there's a medium rush. Overall: lovely chicken, terrible / drunk?? wait service, terrible wait time, and they're new so I'll always come back to see if they've improved, because I really hope they do! It's a delicious flavor! read more
2 years ago
Such nice cozy atmosphere. Pretty clean place. Nice servers. Food is delicious! The only thing that I would really appreciate at the time of stay is baby changing area in women's restroom... I needed to change my baby on the bench in the bathroom... read more
2 years ago
First time eating here and it's so good! We ordered half a chicken. It comes with a very good portion of coleslaw. You get to pick what side sauce you want or sauce can be slathered on the chicken for you. (I prefer sauce on the side.) I chose the garlic sauce and sweet and spicy sauce. The sweet and spicy was a 1 star spice.... So it wasn't spicy at all. The chicken is nicely battered and fried. So fresh! Piping hot when it comes to you. Very tasty! Best of all, it's reasonably priced! 2 people can share the half chicken order. Will definitely come here again! read more
2 years ago
I don't know if they change to a different owner or chef, but the food quality has definitely gone downhill, and I won't be returning. I recently ordered fried chicken wings from Kokio Chicken, and I was extremely disappointed with the food. The chicken wings were overcooked, dry, and not juicy at all. To make matters worse, they tasted sour, which made me question whether the chicken was fresh or stored properly, especially on a hot day. On top of that, it was clear they didn't clean the chicken wings properly before frying, as I could still see feathers on the surface of the wings. So disgusting! Very disappointing experience. read more
3 years ago
First time here. The Tetobokki was delicious with added egg. The fried chicken was piping hot although the skin looked super crispy, the texture was different. Still, great tasting chicken read more
When I first stepped in here I noticed the restaurant was very clean and neat. My server was super friendly and accommodating while I was trying to decide what to get. I ordered the sweet spicy chicken swings and they were really good. It had a great crunch to it and the chicken was moist and delicious. What I thought was a really good combination was the cabbage salad and the small side of reddish. Having that slightly sweet crunchiness of the veggies and the chicken wings went a long way. Really, really good place if you want to get your chicken wing game on! Enjoy. read more
2 years ago
The chicken here was very flavor and had a nice delicate coating. Highly recommended the food at this place. The service and interior were very average and nothing special, but not bad in any way read more
The food here is just okay !!!! I tried the chicken teriyaki, chicken yaki soba and spicy Korean wings ... all of the food was loaded with sugar to the point that it was not enjoyable ... the wings are so large that I question the types of chicken they use. Service was nice and there's plenty of indoor seating. read more
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Good place for Korean fried chicken! Decent flavoring and good portion sizes. Pieces were on the dry side but came at closing. Wish the chicken was on the wet side with the sauce rather than dry. I'd come back to try another flavor and give them another chance. read more
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It's chicken , it's Korean , it's delicious. It is super hot when served. The best Korean food is generally in lynnwood or federal way but Kokio and Stone restaurants deliver on amazing Korean food on the eat side. Kokio is a great addition to Kirkland! read more
1 year ago
We were in downtown Kirkland and trying to figure out what to do for lunch. My husband saw this lady coming out from Kokio and asked her if it's good here. She said this is their absolute favorite place. We walked in, and we were able to be seated right away. It looks like a cool place to have some good Korean chicken. We were surprised that they had Tobbokki. Our favorite Korean dish. And it was so good. It was spicy, but it was a good spicy. I will suffer through the pain for good spicy Tobbokki. We also ordered the chicken wings with sweet and spicy sauce. It was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. So good! My husband wanted to try the spicy chicken sandwich. It was a fried chicken sandwic, and it had pickled vegetables in it. He got the waffle fries with his sandwich, and it was a cross between chick fil-a waffle fries and Jack in the box seasoned curly fries. They were really good, and they gave us this garlic sauce that they said to add ketchup to dip the fries into. OMG. We loved it. I got the strawberry lemonade to help me with the spice. (I'm weak with spicy food) The service was great. They were really nice and kind. They checked in us several times and helped us make our choices. Overall, it was a great experience. I think I agree with that lady. It's one of our new favorite places! Nom nom. read more
4 years ago
New spot that just opened up in downtown Kirkland. Basically their take on all things chicken but mostly wings they do have drumsticks and they do have grilled chicken that comes in the form of sea like a teriyaki bowl they have various spice levels. I order a 3 piece drumstick - hot and spicy - first all of the drumsticks were gargantuan- like turkey legs - the flavor was there but this is not "blazing - do I win a t-shirt hot" - just a really good heat and the coating was great - solid crunch. Best of all chicken was juicy. 3 is too much for one sitting - I ate two - should've only had one at a time - one is pretty filling. For $9 (pre-tax and tip) thought this was solid bang for your buck in DT Kirkland. Lots of different options but I felt my order would help me determine if I should come back - I will return. read more
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