KIO Korean Fried Chicken — Restaurant in Las Vegas

We were hungry after our event at Fremont Street so we went on Yelp and found KIO which was located 3-4 mins from us. KIO is part of a ghost kitchen so the place looked sketchy from the picture, especially late at night. We still decided to go, and got there around 1:15ish AM. The place was actually well-lit and secured behind the thick metal gates so don't be afraid!

The owner and his girlfriend were outside when we parked. They greeted us, walked us inside, and explained the ordering process. You can order via a kiosk, directly with the owner/girlfriend, online via their website, or through food delivery apps. It does take about 20 mins to make the chicken so if you're in a hurry, I recommend you place your order online. There are some tables inside the ghost kitchen for you to eat, but the majority of people take their orders to-go. While we were waiting for our food, we got to chat with the owner. He genuinely cares about his customers, making an effort to get to them, and is trying to build a community here. It's clear that the owner has a deep love for the food industry, especially when it comes to chicken and strongly believes in his product.

If you order wings, the order will come with a side of pickled white radish. This is a must have (in my opinion) to balance out the savoriness of Korean fried chicken. In terms of the chicken flavor, the owner said it's lighter than your typical Korean fried chicken. The batter is thinner so you don't taste a lot of flour, and the wings do not taste overly greasy. The chicken is just absolutely phenomenal-crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned.

KIO O.G. (Original) Wings: I thought O.G. wings would be boring with little to no seasoning but KIO proved me wrong. It's brined with special ingredients and fried in a unique batter so that's probably what contributed to the amazing flavor profiles. It was also the crispiest of all the wings we got. The wings come with both the KIO House and KIO Padak sauces which is nice; at other Korean restaurants, you would have to pay extra for the sauces.

KIO Honey Butter Wings: This was good but could use a bit more of the honey butter sprinkles. You can enjoy this one with additional sauces since the honey butter flavor is more on the subtle side.

KIO Savory Soy Garlic Wings: I rarely find a place that does soy garlic well so I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was actually my favorite of the 3 wings I tried. Their soy garlic sauce was perfect so you don't need any extra sauce.

KIO House Sauce: This is a sweet & garlicky aioli made with fresh garlic & ginger using a Korean chili paste. It tasted very similar to sriracha mayo and was great for dipping the fries in.

KIO KIO Sauce: This is a sweet & spicy aioli made from roasted garlic & Korean chili paste. The description sounds good, but this sauce missed the mark for me. I didn't think it complimented the korean fried chicken or fries.

KIO Padak Sauce: This is a tangy Korean mustard sauce mixed with honey, lemon juice, and scallion and is basically a Korean version of wasabi. It's got a nice kick to it and pairs well with the KIO O.G. wings.

KIO French Fries ($6.99): The fries came with a sauce which I think is chipotle. These were delicious and great alone or dipped in sauce. They weren't that crispy by the time we got home, but the flavors were outstanding enough to make them taste so good still.

KIO Kimchi ($2.50): Their kimchi was just okay and fell short compared to everything else we tried. That's not to say it was bad.

KIO Mochi Cheese Ball Doughnuts ($6.99 for 4 pieces): These doughnuts were intriguing. My palette was so confused because there were so many flavors and textures with this doughnut, but not in a bad way. The doughnuts come with a side of condensed milk which paired well together.

My husband and I are definitely rooting for this place and can't wait to come back to try their...

I have never been to another restaurant that shows a level of care, attention to detail, and preference for quality as I have with this restaurant.

What stands out most to me is the hard work and commitment of the owner. She puts in long hours and shows a high level of commitment that is reflected in the amazing taste of the chicken and freshness of the ingredients.

I knew I was in for a special treat when the owner told me she was waiting on the rice to finish because she had just made a fresh batch.

The wings were phenomenal and were so juicy and tender that they melted in their mouth. The side dishes were authentic and fresh, especially the kimchi.

At first I was skeptical to see a restaurant that had five star reviews, but now looking back at it, this is the first restaurant that has deserved it. I can’t wait to see what the future...

You feel like you might get murdered or robbed when you first pull up but just trust the process, walk up the ramp to what looks like a warehouse and order the OG chicken sandwich and some wings, they’re some of the best in vegas hands down. Service was great too, surprisingly! i wasnt expecting any service at all but the girl working from KIO came out into the lobby and asked if we ordered KIO, we said yes and she offered water and brought out our food about 10 mind later, not a bad wait for some fresh delicious food. And she threw in some of their dusted seasoned fries for free!! just because it was our first time trying. very kind and thoughtful, and incredible food with a weird hole in the wall vibe...