If you want some of the best fried chicken you’ve ever tasted — or some of the freshest Asian-inspired comfort food around — Lubbock has a surprise waiting for you. Sit back. I got you.
Lubbock isn’t exactly famous for being exotic. Sure, we’ve folded Pho into our regular rotation and Thai food has caught on well enough, but this town usually sticks close to what it knows. That’s why Kokio Korean Fried Chicken stands out as something special: it’s as basic or as adventurous as you want it to be.
Kokio isn’t just serving food — it’s serving a choose-your-own-adventure meal. Let’s dive in.
Classic Fried Chicken, Perfected
If all you want is fried chicken, Kokio will flat-out rock your world. Their chicken is never precooked — it’s always fried fresh, delivered to your table so hot you genuinely have to blow on it. You can keep it simple with a basket of chicken and fries, prepared the way fried chicken should be: crisp, juicy, and done right.
A Sauce Playground for Every Taste
Where Kokio really separates itself is with its lineup of sauces. You can travel the globe without leaving your seat:
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Korean and Asian-inspired sauces with bold, bright spice
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All-American classics like Buffalo
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Southern-tone Cajun heat
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And the option to turn any of it into a killer chicken sandwich
Some dishes even come with fresh Southern coleslaw — a familiar touch in the middle of all the flavor adventures.
Feeling Adventurous? The Bowls Are Outstanding
If you want to push the envelope a little, Kokio’s bowls are where things get fun. Try the Teriyaki bowl with grilled chicken, veggies, and rice, or explore dishes featuring Korean rice cakes and fresh ingredients that hit that perfect balance of comfort and discovery. On our visit, everyone went with bowls — plus a side of crispy fried dumplings — and there wasn’t a disappointed soul in the group.
Something for the Mild AND the Wild
Here’s why Kokio works for just about everyone: If you’ve got one person in your group who likes things mild and straightforward and another who loves experimenting, Kokio makes both happy. Their menu is flexible, flavorful, and welcoming to every palate…