Bonchon

For starters, the interior was not what I expected for a Korean fried chicken restaurant. Looked just like an American sports bar lol. Not a big deal, just funny. It's much bigger than expected and there's plenty of seating. The service was good. Our waitress was really nice and attentive. She was also working at the cash register doing to go orders. I liked that she checked up on us regularly despite how busy she was. As for the food, it was ok. Not bad but nothing great. The wings had a nice amount of sauce on it. I liked that it wasn't too heavy. The Korean tacos were big and filling. It tasted good with the picked daikon radish. The japchae wasn't bad but barely had any meat.

Terrible service! The guy who took my order did NOT ask me if I wanted to dine in or to go. They automatically made my order to go when I wanted to sit and eat. The manager made me get up in the middle of my meal and made me leave. Terribly rude!! Never experienced anything like that. When I asked for a refund he brushed me off when I tried to tell him how rude it was. Terrible establishment!!!!

If you've been to a Bonchon before you kinda know what to expect. This specific location being in midtown was a bit surprising to me, but I'm glad we have another KFC option nearby. I've ordered pick up here before but first time dining in. First things first parking could be a pain here. There's plenty of paid street parking but could be challenging depending on the time of day you come. There is also a garage for this building but not sure if it's paid or not. We walked in coming from a rockets game. We noticed half of the store had seats on the table indicating they're not available. There were a few tables with people in it and three or four dirty tables - felt kinda awkward walking in at first and to be honest we almost walked out. When we sat down our server greeted us a few minutes later - she was polite and friendly which was a reassuring sign.We ordered the 6 pc wing + 3 drum combo half and half. This is basically what we always get with a side of fries and the free radish. The quality and flavor of the chicken was on par with other bonchons. The place also started getting packed as we were there and it was 11 pm - probably normal for being in midtown.Overall, the location is decent. There's definitely some concern for homeless people walking around and in the restaurant (one walked in and quickly walked out while we were eating), but that comes with the area. They could also probably add a few more people to help clean tables, but otherwise not a bad visit.

Classic fried chicken with Korean sauces My friends and I shared a large combo of bone in wings and legs with the garlic sauce and Korean BBQ sauce mix, definitely enough for 4 people! Comes with a side of slaw and a tub of ranchPrices weren't too bad for what you get but to be honest it's just fried chicken, I had to stop eating after 3 pieces because it became too greasy but I think if you like eating fried chicken you'd get your moneys worth. Their spicy wings are *definitely* spicy, it builds. I had one from another friends plate and could only handle one, if you love spicy this could be for you. Inside style was your average bar design, service was okay they only had one person working and we had a lot of people so it was understandably slower. I'd come back to try their happy hour but probably wouldn't crave this again anytime soon.

Oh, how I adore Bonchon Chicken! This Korean delight has truly won my heart. I ordered a few items today!! Delicious!10-Piece Wings: These wings were beyond expectation. Their extra crispy exterior was a joy to bite into, and the soy garlic sauce? A perfect balance of sweet and savory. They were so irresistible that I devoured them before I could even snap a photo!Seafood Fried Rice: Every spoonful was a burst of flavor. The diverse range of seafood combined with the aromatic rice made it a dish to remember. I can't stress enough how delicious this was. If you're contemplating an order, the seafood fried rice is a must-try. It contained scallops, shrimp, and calamari rings. Crispy Chicken Bonchon Wrap: This wrap was a delightful mix of chunky chicken pieces, fresh lettuce, assorted veggies, and a hint of mayo. It's the kind of wrap that leaves you wanting more with every bite.To top it all off, the meal was complemented by a side of coleslaw. It was the perfect balance - crunchy, light, and refreshingly tasty.This was a flawless meal. Seasoned to perfection, every dish was a testament to Bonchon's culinary expertise. Highly recommended for anyone craving good Korean chicken!

The sauce on the drumsticks is their spicy Korean sauce and it was pretty spicy. The wings were sauced with their Korean bbq, which was the most delicious. The Korean donut was good, it was churro flavored. It's just bread with cinnamon on it.

I'm a fan of Bonchon! We love eating in the comfort of our home, so ordered wings to go. We ordered the Family Meal that comes with 12 wings 6 drums. Holy cow are the drums huge. They remind me of turkey legs at the fair! Definitely recommend getting this, as we had lots of leftovers. Our favorite sauce is soy garlic(5/5). Can't go wrong.We also got an order of fried rice which was surprisingly good. The family meal came with 2 sides so we got fries and coleslaw. The fries came crunchy too, and all the food was hot/ready to eat. Definitely check them out.

BonChon is probably my husband and I's favorite restaurant in the downtown Houston area. Whenever I have to go to Houston for my job, we make sure to head over to this restaurant at least once during the week. The servers we have had have always been very cool, fun to interact with, and informative. I also really like who I think is the owner. The food is amazing. Fried chicken, Bipmibop, Takoyaki, and my personal favorite - the pork katsu. The alcoholic drinks are also fun. We have tried several. My husband really liked the lychee mixed drink. The atmosphere here is bright, poppy, and modern. They are set up to do Karaoke - I'm fairly sure on Tuesday which is fun. We have done in once before with some friends. I really do not understand how this place is not PACKED some nights because it has a lot going for it.Edit: Note that yelp keeps weirdly changing how I have spelled Bip-mi-bop.

I went to Bonchon on 6-20-24. I been coming to this location for over 2 years. I usually come on duty (police officer). I have always been treated very well. I encountered an African American male with dreads possibly a manger I've never seen. I walked in at 10:00pm and they close at 10:30pm. He advised I couldn't dine in because they closed in 30min. I've been there numerous of times at the same time. I've never been turned away. I felt the employee was inconsiderate. I come and been a faithful customer for over two years. I feel because he wanted to get off on time he decided to close the dine in. I'm not sure if he has the power to do that or was that protocol. I feel he could have been a little more considerate.

So went in here tonight at the 10pm after work. They close at 10:30. Sat at bar was told I could order drinks and sit and drinks but the food would be to go but we could still eat at the bar.Great everything was great including the bartenders. Who was NOT great of the Asian guy, maybe the owner, who from the minute we walked in was rude and didn't want to serve us. Yes we came in 30 mins before closing but there were plenty people sitting at tables and the bar. We sat at the bar ordered our drinks and and food. They both came at the same time so we decided to drink and much on our order. About 30 mins in the Asian guy told us we had to leave cause they are mopping, while he was still pouring drinks for others. I said that was rude of him seeing that we are also in the industry and I said I would write and review and he said "you leave now" very rude!