09/04/2026
Kokio Korean Fried Chicken pridely participate in Visit Albuquerque
Some restaurants start with a business plan. Kokio started with love. โค๏ธ
In 2023, our family faced the hardest news of our lives: a cancer diagnosis for the heart of our family. But we didn't fall apart. We came together. Kokio Korean Fried Chicken was born from that moment: a family pouring everything into something we could build side by side, as our way of facing the fight together.
That spirit is in every piece of chicken we serve. Special fried, impossibly crispy, glazed in flavors we've perfected as a family. Because for us, this isn't just food. It's how we love.
Today, we're humbled to be known as one of New Mexico's favorite spots for Korean fried chicken. Thank you, Albuquerque, for being part of our story. ๐
๐ Come taste what family tastes like.
๐ BIG NEWS: The Kokio family is growing! We're officially launching franchise opportunities. If you've ever dreamed of bringing Korean fried chicken to your community, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message or reach out for details.
Kokio Korean Fried Chicken in Albuquerque began in 2023 as a result of a diagnosis. The owner, Minsoon Kim, shared his story with us.
"Kokio began when my wife was facing a serious health battle with cancer. Our whole family came together and started the restaurant out of a shared desire to support her through her fight in every way we could. Pouring ourselves into this work became our way of facing it together as a family, and that spirit is in everything we serve."
Today, Kokio is one of the most popular places to get Korean fried chicken in the state of New Mexico. The food provided is known to be delectable, delicious and worth a repeat visit. Check it out sometime soon! โจ