KOKIO Berlin in Berlin

Update December 2024: all that I wrote below is still true with the exception that it was not quite as busy. I was there on a Monday, around 18:30. The food is still delicious; succulent chicken, wonderful flavour, and lightening fast service. Payment is by card only. Original Review (January 2020): To be reasonably sure you will even get a seat in this very popular restaurant, you will need to show up early. The chicken is excellent: juicy, tasty, and succulent. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. I had a single serving of chicken (and the portion was very generous), fries, pickled daikon, and two sides - kimchi and gyoza (deep fried dumplings that were delicious). Everything was good. The daikon had a wonderful light taste and was very fresh. The kimchi was also light, crunchy with lots of flavour but with none of that sour taste you sometimes get. The chicken...crunchy, moist, succulent and coated with a soy-wasabi sauce. The sauce gave the chicken a bold and spicy taste, but not too much, that left slight hit of wasabi as an aftertaste. I love complex flavours that linger the way that this chicken did. Basically everything in the meal worked together to produce a real feast of flavours.

The best fried chicken ever!!!!❤️

I have tried almost every Korean chicken place in Berlin, and this place quickly became my go-to spot. The food is tasty and has good portions. Also reasonably priced. -1 because of the long queue

It was so delicious. There are many different types of chicken sauce, and they are all unique and very delicious. The seasoned whelk is also great. The whelk was so big.

Delicious Korean chicken specifically with spicy sour 🍗

A good place to eat Korean chicken and rice wine. It has a great atmosphere and they are very friendly ♡

The food is a 10 out of 10. We waited outside and then the super nice employee Kyung brought us in so we could wait in the warmth and brought us some tea to warm up, such an attentive and lovely employee! I would come back just because of him but the food is also delicious so win win! 감사합니다 Kyung!!

Great place in itself! But the waiting time, in winter, is horror. It's really cold (and it's been a while) but luckily there are 2 heating lanterns. There were two of me here and don't forget to put yourself on the list before you wait.. We waited about 20 minutes and there was one in front of us. Overall, the food is great and the atmosphere is very sociable - I would say. You're close together and it's relatively small. I only have to complain about the waiting time and the location. (It was only bad in winter, I was here in summer too and of course it was bearable)

Best Korean fried chicken in town. Make sure to have there, don't ever order it at home

Small, cozy shop with delicious food, fast service and friendly staff. The restaurant is often busy, which can sometimes lead to a bit of a wait. The prices are okay, so overall it's a clear recommendation!

Good chicken, kind service, prices okay

Extremely delicious fried chicken for two. We also had the chicken in the garlic-soy sauce and sweet-spicy sauce. The latter was incredibly delicious. There were also fries which were quite good. Ketchup/mayo is available free of charge. We then had tteokbokki. It was very spicy but also delicious. Kimchi was actually a bit disappointing, but I still give the food 5/5. Then we had two Korean drinks. That worked out very well for both of us (I eat a lot, accompaniment normal to a little less). Have had enough. In total it was just under €50. For that price you don't have to come several times a week. But like once a month or every other time. It was just under 50 euros in total if I remember. The restaurant is relatively small, so not many people can fit in there. I also think it's good that they don't squeeze in more places unnecessarily. So when it's full you have to queue outside and sign your name on a list. We were there at 6pm on Thursday and had to wait too long. Went there another time on a Saturday shortly before 4pm and were then right in the store. So it's best to be there a little before opening.

All my friends recommended it, honestly best korean fried chicken in berlin!! Ordered sweet chilli and soy garlic, both amazing, choose according to ur taste preference. Staff were super nice and portions are huge, took half of mine back home!

Used to be a favourite treat. Now gone downhill. Tonight will be our last visit. We got boneless and the chicken quality isn’t really up to scratch anymore. We were even a bit worried and didn’t eat some pieces because of a raw “meaty” smell and texture. Lots of chicken skin and just off putting appearance of some bites. It used to be large chunks of nice white chicken. The fries have always been so-so but the chicken usually made up for it - both average here. Sauces taste pretty good but much too runny rather than thick. Service quite good and very quick. Busy, small restaurant though so be prepared to wait if you want to go. Only one toilet. Card payments only.

I placed an order for takeout and ended up waiting in the cold for an hour, nearly freezing. When I asked the staff how much longer it would take, I was only told to wait a bit more. This experience was very disappointing, and there won’t be a next time. :)

their fried chicken with all the flavors just hit the spot! not too oily, super juicy, super flavorful!

Very tasty food and really climatic place to sit, talk and eat, would recommend, 10/10

Favourite fried chicken in Berlin. Really great texture and flavour. Breading is not too heavy and sauces are tasty. Highly recommended

Best chicken with soy garlic sauce.

Well, the bistro is rather middling and overhyped. There are better and more authentic Korean chicken in Berlin. It's very crowded and prices aren't that good either. For tourists who don't know it better, it's probably ok.

Perfect dinner spot for cold windy days in Berlin. We went here on a Friday and it was packed! We were able to get seats quickly because we were just 2 people. Coming to food, hands down the best korean fried chicken in Berlin We had the super spicy and soy garlic flavours. Super spicy is well , it lives up to its name but it is manageable if you alternate between the soy garlic (garlic is lacking btw here) chicken and your beer We also tried their somaek and I loved it. Quick , friendly service Will definitely be back

Interesting chicken variations 😉

Don't get me wrong, the food itself is very good / soulful, definitely worth what I would consider a reasonable price, and it came quickly. The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful; so both hugely deserve 5*. For us it's the experience itself that lets the whole operation down a little. The demand is far too high for the size of the restaurant; it opens at 4, at which time there's already a lengthy queue forming, so if you're not there at opening time you're pretty much guaranteed a long wait. Inside, the 2 seater (couples) and 4 seater tables are very close together, you're basically sat shoulder to shoulder with other people while you eat. Obviously, restaurant expansions cost money. I get that, but having tables so close together and feeling rushed due to the huge queue outside definitely doesn't create a cozy or chilled out vibe. I feel that not even having a booking system (the restaurant is walk in only) isn't the best idea either, it would definitely make things less busy-feeling. But yeah if you're in the area definitely check it out if you can get a table, food is great 👍

The food was edible. The tofu was very dry and almost bland even with a sauce. My friends who were big fans of the place and took me here today were also very disappointed with their food. The service was nice though.

Used to be our fav fried chicken in Berlin! The chicken is no longer the same standards 75% of the chicken pieces were chicken skin in the last two orders and the sauce was more of a broth than a sauce! So sad because it is never again.

Insanely good chicken, will go back many times

Ordered delivery at 20.10, the food was delivered cold at 20.15 (I live a couple of minutes away), meaning it was clearly not freshly made since accepting the order and cooking chicken in 3 mins is just impossible. When I complained I was told it was cooked fresh just for us 🤡 I'd not mind but if I spend 30€ for 12 pieces of chicken, I don't expect to get stuff that's been sitting out, or I'd go to Risa and spend 5€.

Small restaurant, very simple but nice. Young, hip, international audience. There are chicken pieces fried in breading that are served perfectly prepared. Juicy, crispy and simply super delicious. There are also great, homemade sauces - absolutely yummy! And the fries served with it are also great, very thin and crispy.

I absolutely loved the Korean restaurant! The food was incredibly delicious - authentic flavors and freshly prepared dishes that transport you straight to Korea. Particularly noteworthy are the generous portions and the variety of dishes. The service was also exceptionally friendly and attentive, which made the visit even more pleasant. You immediately feel welcome and well looked after. The atmosphere in the restaurant also contributes to the positive experience: it is comfortably furnished and creates a relaxed, inviting atmosphere in which you will enjoy lingering. An absolute insider tip for all lovers of Korean cuisine!

Always order through Wolt, never been disappointed, definitely the best Korean Fried Chicken in Berlin

The restaurant is a bit small, so there may be waiting times. There is a waiting list on the door to register. After this you will then be called. However, it is a little louder inside. You can still have a good time. Sitting outside is possible in both summer and winter with a heater. The food was really delicious! Probably the best Korean chicken you can find in Berlin! It's also reasonably priced. We spent €35 for two people.

Delicious chicken. Price-performance ratio fits. You sit together (long tables) service is great and fast. Map can be viewed via QR code. Card payment only.

I, my family and friends love kokio. But they have recently updated their super spicy sauce and now it contains alcohol. Being a person who doesn’t consume alcohol it is very devastating and sad. I hope they come back with original super spicy sauce without alcohol.

Amazing halal Korean chicken, great portion sizes! Service was also good! However the space inside is very cramped and the place is too dark. We went with kids and had a tough time getting to our seats.

Very tasty chicken, which has no analogues in Berlin :) small place, the downside is that you have to wait in line to sit down

Some excellent Korean fried chicken in Berlin. Authentic taste and great price as well. Came here for dinner with my friend at 20:00 and there was a 40 minute wait! The restaurant is extremely small and can accommodate very few people. Got in and ordered and ordered a boneless yangnyeom chicken combo for about 15 euros, as well as a somaek (7 euros), which is a shot of soju and a bottle of beer. The Korean fried chicken was phenomenal. It was very juicy and the sauce was a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, something most restaurants fail to do. The fries that came with it were McDonalds level of good, and the radish were a great compliment to the chicken. It is a bit of a painful wait, but it is very much worth it. Service and atmosphere were great too. Please come and give this place a try!

This used to be the best k chicken joint in town, but recently they have been going too easy on the sauce. Many times the chicken are not completely coated, which is disappointing. But overall it’s still worth it.

Best korean fried chicken in berlin, must try

Just woaaawww!!! We got the Boneless for 1 in Spicy Sour and Sweet Chili, plus extra Kimchi and Pickled Radish. I can't describe the explosion of flavor; the meat was sooo tender, extremely flavorful and the order arrived very quickly. A little tip: be sure to get the sweet potatoes. Everything just tastes better with every bite 😍 I absolutely recommend the shop!! Very friendly service and I look forward to the next time ☺️☺️

This used to be our favorite chicken restaurant, and we loved ordering in from it on fun occasions. For the last three times the food was nowhere near the previous standards. There was barely any sauce on the under seasoned chicken, and the fries were really old and dry. The only good thing were the rice cakes. To sum it up — not worth the money.

Crispy chicken, well-seasoned sauces, but the chicken pieces were too big for my taste and could be more cooked through. Very nice service. Food came to the table quickly.

After the 5th visit my conclusion: highly recommended. Nice staff and dark interior. You feel good. Chicken is very tasty (definitely order the pickled radish for free, it tastes great). Be very careful with soy garlic, it tastes great but the smell of garlic lasts until the end of the month. The only negative points: Unfortunately, the fries are the worst frozen goods and you have to wait a long time until you get a seat. If you can look past that then you'll have a great time (:

When it comes to fried chicken, Kokio and Gangnam Chicken in Berlin is number one. Never been disappointed so far. Be it consumption in the restaurant, take away or delivery.

It was raining and we waited in a queue to be seated. We were then seated outside, and the restaurant had mini blankets kept outside to prevent cold. It was a sweet gesture to care about customers sitting outside in cold weather. We ordered bones less chicken 6 pieces with soy garlic sauce and sweet potatoes, and ramyun with beef broth and kimchi. Both were amazing and we had our order delivered in 10 minutes!! Loved the experience overall!!

AMAZING!!! So glad that we came across KOKIO in Berlin. Such amazing fried chicken. Tender with AMAZING flavor. So good!!! Great service and atmosphere.

The fried chicken is juicy and tastes really good! We tried the fried chicken with 2 sauces - sweet chilli and garlic soy. Both tasted really good! Meal portion is really big and value for money!

really good chicken and the servers were very nice. it was super busy and it was hard to get the servers attention but otherwise lovely place

The only restaurant I go to in berlin repeatedly. The only restaurant that is ever worth it

It's very busy, so allow for a bit of a wait to order and pay, the food was really good, the amount of rice cakes was minimal... well, a bit expensive in terms of price performance

Incredible Korean Fried Chicken

My favorite place to eat korean fried chicken in Berlin😍 boneless with soy garlic or sweet chili and also sweet potato fries are recommended 😋 fast and friendly service

Best fried chicken and the tastiest sauce I've ever tasted.

Compared to other Korean chicken restaurants, the flavors were a bit ambiguous—not strong, but not bland either. However, the portions were generous (enough for four adults even though it’s meant for three). Just be aware that you might have to wait a while to be seated.

The best fried chicken I’ve ever had since I left the Texas! Friendly and great customer service !

For sure one of the best chicken in Berlin! It’s really tasty ❤️

Great atmosphere, very dog ​​friendly, great fried chicken and quick service

Super tasty dishes. Since the restaurant is great, there is a queue.

Repeat customer for their fried chicken and Tteok-bokki. Delicous!

I tried the boneless chicken with soy garlic sauce at KOKIO, and it was fantastic—crispy on the outside, juicy inside, with the sauce adding a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The fries that came with it, though, were just okay, not particularly memorable. Overall, KOKIO is a solid choice for great Korean fried chicken, even if the sides don't quite match up.

Be careful, food contains Alcohol.

Great chicken and drinks! I would prefer a little more spicy, but the taste was delicious. My only issue is with the service, we told the staff that we were 8 people and they refused to give us a big enough table; In the end we were 9 people sitting in a table for 6.

The fried chicken with radishes is still delicious as always. Personally, I feel that the fried chicken is a little dry, but that may be the reason why I didn’t choose a good variety. I want to eat fried chicken with a lot of sauce.

It's great! It's home style. Try it, again and again. Be patient for a seat as it's worth it. Good chicken, good portions, good flavours. Small place so be patient and add your name to the list when you arrive. Respect. Love it. Second review as Google thought I was the owner last time I wrote a review. Bah! Highly highly recommended for a good Korean style fried chicken fix. Worth the wait! Back again, I traveled from Spain to Kokio because its delicious!!! April 2024 Worth it! Good to see everyone again, missed someone! Hope to see you next time... Aug 2024. Another long drive and happy to eat delicious chicken, gol bang i salad and ttoek bok ki. Highly recommended

very very tasty chicken for 2 and fast service

The chicken was Amazing. Best korean chicken in Berlin.

Best chicken I ever had I wish I lived in Berlin so I could eat more often here

Fabulous Korean fried chicken!!! Best place for chicken in Berlin Germany. The texture and taste is phenomenal. Amazing for ordering online too for pickup.

Just as good as in Korea. A clear recommendation. People stand behind their restaurant and even if you can't get a seat, there are plenty of places to sit in the neighborhood.

Best forean chicken in Berlin. Chicken is halal but some sauces contain alcohol. Wait time may vary from 15 to 45 mins during peak hours

The best Korean fried chicken I have ever had. Couldn't find anyone else comparable! I have been ordering online several times and this is my first time visit the restaurant. The environment is nice and the service was very friendly. No wonder it was so busy at Saturday night;)

very nice restaurant, very kind and helpful waiter, more than fair prices and generous portions! very good food especially the fried beef dumplings!!

Good food for a nice price! I love the disco toilet

The Korean Fried Chicken is terrific!

I haven't been to the store yet but I've ordered there quite often. And hold on to me, the chicken here is delicious! You can't close the door. If you're ever hungry for fried chicken, definitely go here! I wish there was rice instead of fries but hey, you can't have everything :) 10/10 I would eat it again!

the chicken was AMAZING!! had the boneless sweet chili chicken, which wasn’t really spicy and the hot chili chicken, which had a nice little kick to it. i definitely recommend the sweet chili one tho!! we also had the ramyun which was good but average. probably the best fried chicken i've ever had :) also do not underestimate the portions!! they are bigger then they look!!

Even though the place focuses on Korean fried chicken, a vegetarian like me will be satisfied with tofu they serve. The portions are huge (tofu for 1 contains 12 big pieces), you pick one of the several sauces to have it served with. I also loved their kimchi. The service is friendly — we were on the waiting list, went to a späti to get drinks and we were called shortly after. The staff let us keep our späti beers in the fridge ☺️ really nice. Cards accepted.

Awesome place with Korean chicken and soju or beer. Delicious food, fast service. Wouldn't recommend for those who don't like sitting very near each other, tables are kinda shared.

The staff was very nice and the chicken wings were delicious, the sauce was also very good, but the chicken needs to be cooked more

Short review: Appearance 9/10 Taste 9/10 Texture 9/10 Price/performance 10/10 – 10 euros Operation/service 8/10 Ambience 8/10 Waiting time approx. 20 minutes Overall Food 9.25/10 Overall location 8/10 After taking a seat outside, we were served quickly. The waitress was very friendly and served us with a smile. In our case, however, she only spoke English, which of course wasn't a problem. (8/10) The shop is beautifully designed inside and looks very inviting. Outside you sit on the sidewalk, but the benches are comfortable. You'll be surrounded by suitable music all the time, at a very pleasant volume! (8/10) I decided on the “Small Bite Chicken” Boneless with sweet chili sauce, fries and pickled radish. When the food came after about 20 minutes, I was surprised by the large portion, as it only cost 10 euros. (10/10) The chicken shone with the sauce, but still looked crispy at the same time. The fries also looked good, but unfortunately they were too pale for my taste. (9/10) The taste of chicken was super tasty and spicy. The Pickeld radish rounded the whole thing off again. The breading of chicken was also very flavorful! The fries could have used more salt. (9/10) The texture of chicken couldn't have been better. Crispy breading covered in sauce and juicy chicken inside. Plus the crunchy Pickeld radish. A dream. Only the fries could have been crispier. (9/10) Because it was so delicious, we visited Kokio twice! This results in an overall rating for food of 9.25/10 and for the location an 8/10. Combined in Google stars this means 5 out of 5 stars. That's why Kokio Berlin is a clear recommendation from me!

I love this place! The food is amazing, and the service was very kind :) I loved it and looking forward to go back! The chicken is very tasteful and perfectly crunchy, with many sauces options. The fries were unforgettable! I would love if the place is gonna get a little bit bigger, ´cause it is very tight in there :(

so yummy korean chicken! we ordered the day special and it was amazing! Portion size is really big, so expect to take left overs home with you!

Best Korean fried chicken in town

Juicy, well-cooked boneless thighs, like a Korean karaage. The spicy-sour sauce is probably the best balanced, but they can all become cloyingly oversweet. Served on the side is the better option. Chewy rice cakes, excellent kimchi. Friendly staff. Lots of seating, indoors and out, and always busy.

The chicken was great! You can never go wrong with soy garlic, sadly the extra ordered portion of rice cake were kinda a joke, we counted and just had only 4 pieces, I hope it was just an accident All in all a great shop having your friends and enjoying authentic food

Really the best Korean fried chicken in Berlin.

Absolutely amazing, one of those places you won't mind waiting an hour in like for 🤣 Best chicken in Berlin and if you don't want to wait, their food is pretty good delivered

It's not quite the same as Korean chicken. It feels a little softer.

The restaurant was very good. We didn't have time to wait for seats so we ordered the food. However, the food was very tasty and also inexpensive. We really liked it and would recommend it to everyone.

This is the best Korean fried chicken restaurant in Berlin! Great service too!

The best of its kind in Berlin and certainly elsewhere. Crispy chicken, super juicy with sophisticated sauces and very friendly service make the shop an absolute recommendation!

Maybe the best Korean chicken in Berlin. Choose spice souse. By the way, there may be lines here and you will have to wait

Made an online order, but had to wait for 30 mins after the website says my order is ready to pick up. Excuse me but what is the point of ordering beforehand??? Very disappointed

Loved their fried chicken. The spicy sauce seasoning is great. Plus its halal so it makes it worth it.

Despite great demand, we got a seat after 20 minutes. The food came after 10 minutes. It tasted very good. Unfortunately I find the shop too small, it feels a bit cramped as too many people enter the shop.

Very, very cool shop! The staff is super friendly and sweet! The food is very tasty and the portions are large, so you are guaranteed to be full and at a great price! Service is great, very, very nice people (the guy who is smiling all the time is absolutely likeable)! The place is really beautifully decorated and has a really good vibe. The logo design is also great (would have liked to buy merchandise)! But the absolute highlight is definitely the toilet!! 5 stars for that alone!

Since the day i moved to Berlin it's been my favourite place in Prenzlauberg. Every Thursday after a workout, I can't pass it. Absolutely fantastic chicken. Everyone has to try it!

I gave two friends a plate of chicken for two and golbaengi muchim. The food was great. The chicken was super tender and nice and crispy. The sauces all had a unique taste and the portion was decent. For much it was the first time that I ate Golbaengi Muchim and although it didn't suit my taste 100%, I have to say that I simply tasted it and that it was high quality. My (Korean) friends also gave their seal of authenticity :) The portions are really good because all three of us were so full that we couldn't eat a little more. The service was super good. Even with a completely full restaurant, the service was quick and uncomplicated and the food arrived quickly. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a modern vibe. And the toilet is a disco.

The chicken pieces were quite large. personally for me the sauce quite didn’t hit the spot. Big portions, which is great, but I struggled to finish it. Not the best fries I had.

SO delicious ⭐ I felt really comfy, even on my own, cause the chicken shop was packed and the atmosphere was joyful - great if you have to wait for your train 🚆 and always a good sign, when people willfully queue up in front of your restaurant to order take away while theres no seat left inside. Thx!

A good place to experience Korean Fried Chicken and some with sauces.