By Ava Stryker-Robbins
Sometimes, in the chaos of life, some fried food is imperative to one’s well-being. And what better fried food is there than crispy, tasty chicken wings?
The combination of garlic and soy sauce is featured on Koko Wings’ Soy Garlic Wings. The dish is savory and sweet, but not overbearing. The crunch is irresistible. Each bite is a delight, and after consuming the eight wings — the number in the small portion — I was more than satisfied.
The “unicorn of fried chicken,” (as described on their website), Koko Wings works meticulously to create their meals. The chicken is double fried, but “hand battered,” so it is not very oily, and “hand brushed” with delicious sauces and flavors. They also have a variety of sauce options that can beautifully complement their wings, drumsticks, or chicken strips.
Prices vary depending on the quantity of wings and whether you are there for lunch or dinner. A dinner-size small portion costs $14.95.
The Dish: Soy Garlic Chicken Wings
The Restaurant: Koko Wings, 248 West 106th Street, between Amsterdam and Broadway
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Looks good. Sometimes I buy fried chicken wings at a Chinese takeout place like Kam Lai, cut them up and sauce them and they’re just like wings you get out but $6.50 for 4 wings (8 sections like the order above).
Koko discontinued their great lunch specials of these wings, which was a nice sized portion with hand made sweet potato fries for about $11. Have not returned since that decision was made a year ago 🙁
Wish they offered indoor dining and not only take out
They have indoor dining.
First three comments: “UWSers are cheap and spoiled.”
Just ordered from them. Loved those wings!!!! Just yummy. Thank you for the recommendation!!!! Very reasonably priced too!
If you like spicy, their spicy wings combos are marvelous. We get them frequently and prefer them to the soy garlic ones. This place is a real gem. I live close by so call to place an order and then walk over about 10 minutes later. They are always waiting for me, freshly made. We haven’t found anything comparable in the area. And it is worth emphasizing that they do have indoor tables so indoor dining is an option.
I ate there once and they were the worst wings I ever had! Never again!
Trash wings, dried out, and tiny
They blow away the new Wingstop.