There’s something almost magical about that first bite of perfectly fried okra.
The crispy exterior giving way to a tender center, seasoned just right to transform this humble vegetable into something transcendent.
At Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles in Columbia, South Carolina, they’ve mastered this Southern delicacy alongside an entire menu that has folks putting miles on their odometers just for a taste.
Hidden in plain sight on Parklane Road, this brick fortress of flavor has become a pilgrimage site for food enthusiasts throughout the Palmetto State…