Bonchon

Ya know... I haven't been to Bonchon in YEARS. Ever since I went as a Supper Club with some friends and it took like an hour for our chicken to come out, and when it did come out it was like... mid. And honestly, this wasn't even our first choice for lunch that day lol. We tried to go to Neko Nook cafe (they were sold our of sandwiches), then we tried Kenaki (they had closed cause it was past 3pm), and we found ourselves at Bonchon. I'm kinda glad that things worked out the way they did, cause our meal was DELICIOUS. It was everything my first experience years ago was not. The service was fantastic, friendly, and quick. The chicken came out pretty promptly (partially owing I believe to very few people being in the restaurant) Everything was fresh I'd honestly go back in a heartbeat. We ended up getting a medium size portion of the strips in two flavors (soy garlic and their special limited time flavor). I LOVED the soy garlic, and the limited time flavor... it just didn't match up to how much I loved the soy garlic at the end of the day. Also, just a note - the "Strips" are not like the chicken strips that Americans would think of when they thing of chicken strips. They are sort of like large wing shaped nuggets. They were delicious, and I'd want to get those again... specifically. It's a LITTLE pricey... but what isn't now-a-days lol.

Im get to the point... The restaurant was empty.. red flag! Staff not very friendly or welcoming, red flag. After I placed my order, I sat at the table, One staff person conversed with a friend, I guess.. very loud and obnoxious. Again the place was empty, why you have to be so loud? The person brought me my order, and flat out said, you can't eat here, because you ordered it to go. Correction: you never asked me if I wanted to dine in, or take it to go! The restaurant was empty. Had i been offered that option, I would have dined In. My wings, they were supposed to be half soy garlic and yangyum sauce but they weren't. They were all yangyum. The chicken was not seasoned well, it barely had any sauce. For $18? Definitely overpriced. This wasn't my first time here, but definitely my last. I've been to other locations, and this one is the worst.

I've been to Bonchon multiple times before but never for lunch. Their lunch deal has to be one of the best, especially in today's economy! For $12.95, they give you 8 strips and any side. We also got a side of fried rice for $12.95, which is cheaper than their regular dinner price (but looks like their regular portion). We honestly didn't even need the extra side of rice...we were full from the strips and even had leftovers. I will definitely be ordering Bonchon for lunch more often!

Pretty killer fast food. Korean fast food joint. My go to for fried chicken. Since the pandemic they've consolidated in the number of sauces but now offer more Korean food offerings (see the bibimbap fries, which remind me of kimchi fries I used to have at dak and bop in Houston).Service is pretty fast at 610 pm on a Friday, kentlands is busy but not crowded and slow.Ambiance: clean, brightly lit. Location is great, next to Java nation, kung fu tea and other places to hit up in kentlands. Eat here before going to the movies down the street!

I usually would give 5 stars, but even my kids thought the chicken did not taste at all like usual. I don't like to return food, or complain for that matter. I have been eating it for well over 10 years, this is a 1st. I will try again at a later date, it could've just been a bad batch?

First time trying tonight, online order, delivered by DoorDash. One order of 4 wings, 2 drums, half soy garlic, half coleslaw + spicy mayo; one order of spicy chicken Korean tacos and Takoyaki (octopus fritters). Easy online ordering and paying, order actually arrived 10 minutes before stated time online.Food was hot and SOOO good! I loved both the soy garlic AND the spicy chicken, but I think I agree with some, the soy garlic won my heart, especially dipped in a bit of the spicy mayo. The coleslaw was a good side, cooling down the spice from the spicy.Boyfriend LOVED the Korean tacos, liked the Takoyaki but not quite as fully. We will definitely order again, would like to try more from the menu!

I'm new to the area so I haven't been eating as much, but when I do I scout out places based on my pallet at the time. Yesterday I was in the mood for some chicken wings and Bonchon popped up in my search. I was already nearby in the Kentlands neighborhood, a very trendy neighborhood to walk and check out various restaurants and shops. I ordered the Combo 4 wings 2 drumsticks, spicy and spicy garlic off l the dinner menu. It was very pricey for what you get in my opinion. Anyway, I got home and started eating the wings, then I got to the drumsticks, OMG they were the two largest drumsticks I have ever seen. I almost did not want to eat them, because all I could think of was this chicken had to be on steroids for them to be so large. I regret now not taking pictures to post but trust me when I say they were huge but delicious.It's a cute Korean restaurant with a full bar with TV and music in the background. Unfortunately, there isn't any outside seating but I can see this spot popping off in the Spring and Summer time because it's in a very affluent neighborhood for families to walk to and from home.I look forward to going back.

SO disappointed Bonchon changed their wing recipe or preparation of their wings. My family used to love the Bonchon wings, but they're not the same. They are no longer twice frying and they have tons a more breading. It's not the same, and we are sad we won't be able to enjoy their wings anymore.

A grave disappointment. Excited to order the 8 piece fried chicken strips and seasoned fries after seeing a television interview. Nothing like what I saw. I will not be back!Isn't fried chicken supposed to be crispy? This chicken was dry and tough (overcooked? Or is this the way it's supposed to be???) and although the seasoned fries were crispy they were way too salty! I had Korean fried chicken years ago in California and it was crispy and tender and I anticipated this local version to be just as good. But it was a total FAIL. Again, it was not crispy and it was tough and dried out. $32.90 including tax and tip for chewy and tough fried chicken tenders. I don't waste food. I brought home my $32.90 leftovers home and cut into cubes and mixed with other food to consume.The food was immensely disappointing and I will not be back!!!

The service is very kind and staff is knowledgeable. The chicken is crispy and juicy and flavorful. Love coming here