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꼬끼오 · Our Story

We're Not Just Any Chicken Place

Born in Los Angeles in 2013, Kokio Chicken has grown from one small kitchen into a name Korean fried chicken lovers trust — now headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Born in LA · 2013

One Kitchen, One Big Dream

Kokio Chicken was born in 2013 in Los Angeles, California — a small kitchen with one big dream: to bring the authentic taste of Korean fried chicken to America. Word spread fast, and today Kokio serves New Mexico, Washington, and Texas from our Albuquerque headquarters.

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From Our Kitchen to Your Table

Crafted Fresh, Every Time

From our house made batter and sauces, straight to the fryer and to your table, we pride ourselves in providing the best dining experience a restaurant can offer. Our menu consists of wings, drumsticks, whole chicken, and much more.

Start your meal off with popular appetizers like honey-glazed rice cakes or hot waffle fries. At our Kirkland Bistro, you can also pair your meal with a local craft beer or a glass of wine (21+; please enjoy responsibly).

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Bold Flavors

Sauces for Every Palate

Our selection of ten signature flavors fits all taste buds, from Korean-inspired glazes to traditional buffalo and crispy dry-seasoned classics.

Every flavor is prepared with care, ensuring that each bite delivers an explosion of flavor that keeps you coming back for more.

What We Stand For

Our Values

The principles behind every piece of chicken we serve.

Fresh Ingredients

We take our ingredients seriously. Our chicken is marinated and made to order, every time.

Special Fried Method

Our signature frying method locks in juicy tenderness under an impossibly crispy, shattering shell. 꼬끼오만의 특별한 튀김 방식.

Bold Sauces

From Korean-inspired glazes to classic buffalo, there's a flavor for every palate, ten ways to take it home.

Community

Kokio is more than a restaurant. It's where friends gather, families celebrate, and communities come together over great food.

This Is Kokio

Our Signature Fry. Our Hand-Crafted Sauces.

Our signature frying technique. Our hand-crafted sauces. Our authentic Korean flavor. From a single kitchen on Western Avenue to tables across America — this is Kokio Chicken.

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