I've only tried a bite of the chicken and it is good Korean chicken, but my favorites are the bao…read morebuns with either the bulgogi or the pork belly and the bulgogi fried rice. The latter is one of my all time favorites from any restaurant, especially with some extra fried egg on it. I'd say the most important thing here is to look beyond the Korean fried chicken. They have so many other great and new (to me at least) items. I mentioned a few favorites. Another interesting one is the Mopo Corndog, mozzarella cheese covered with a breading that includes crunchy potato cubes. It sounds strange but it was really good. It looks like they've expanded their menu since I was there. But the fried rice and bao are just my go to order. I've only had pickup and I've never had to wait more than a couple minutes and the employees are kind. Food is hot and travels well. The only downside is it's a bit expensive, but it's worth it. FYI they don't advertise them but they do sell gift cards, I got one for the whole family last Christmas. It was definitely a favorite gift.

I've had two very different experiences here, back to back. Love the storefront so cute…read more First visit: The restaurant was fairly empty, and the menu looked so good it was honestly hard to choose. I ordered the Seoul Platter with extra wings. The platter included two drums, four wings, pork potstickers, bulgogi fries, and Korean street corn with coleslaw. Service seemed limited (it looked like only two staff members), but the food came out quickly and was excellent. Crispy wings, great flavor, and everything tasted fresh. That first visit left a strong impression. Second visit (the next day): The restaurant was much busier, and unfortunately, the service didn't hold up. I waited about 15 minutes just to be seated and never got the chance to place an order. Eventually, I had to leave, which was disappointing, especially since I enjoyed the food so much the day before. Overall: The food is really good and definitely worth trying, but service consistency needs improvement. I'm willing to give it another shot, just hoping for a smoother experience next time.

I recently visited Chi Maek, and it is one of the best places I have ever been to. It's very clean,…read moreno matter what time you visit, and the service is truly 5-star. If I could, I would give this restaurant a 10-star rating. I have never had a moment where I was disappointed with Chi Maek. The service is always on point--from the top (the owner) to everyone who works there. Everyone greets you with a smile, and both their food and service keep me coming back. I like to say they make you feel like you're part of their family. And if you didn't know any different, you would think you were visiting an upscale, very expensive restaurant, but their prices are just right, not too expensive, and the food still tastes amazing. I am part of a retired group of ladies, and not only does my family love going back again and again, but my group was so impressed that we visited more than once, and some of those ladies still go back on their own. As you walk through the door, they greet you not only with a smile, but they also call your name as if they have known you forever. As I stood waiting for my order, I noticed I wasn't the only one; they greeted every customer the same way, with a smile and by calling them by name as they walked through the door.

We stopped by Chi Maek for dinner as it was close to the Coon Rapids AMC and we had some time…read morebefore our movie. We ordered Bulgogi Fries, So-tteok-so-tteok, and Danmae Boneless Wings with a side of white rice. The food itself was very tasty and a great value due to the large portion sizes. The only note I have is that I might ask for extra sauce for our wings next time just because I prefer them saucier, but that's just my personal preference! Every employee we interacted with was very kind and thoughtful. The restaurant has a very low-key vibe so it was great to just sit and relax while enjoying our food.

I was recently in uptown and got bonchon for pickup since I'd never tried it. The order was ready…read moreon time and handoff was smooth. The restaurant did have a chemical smell like other reviewers noted. I got an order of wings: half soy garlic and half yangnyeom. The soy garlic is good but heavy on the soy sauce, while the yangnyeom balanced the sweet-tangy-spicy flavors well. I would order the yangnyeom again!

The place on the inside is nice and clean. Pretty welcoming. The outside is harder to tell how the…read moreinside looks. Hand written not stating about the bathroom usage policy and writing on the windows . Staff was quick to great us and we were for the most part the only one there. I have only been to the Bonchon in Maple Grove so I was hoping for a similar experience . It's definitely not the same. This location feels like an Americanized Korean option. There was just regular pop music playing all monitors were off. Staff had their lunch and items on a table on one side like they were not expecting customers . The maple grove location feels more Asian with Kpop music playing in the background and music videos going . I ordered Bulgogi fries and I would say they were disappointing. Not enough sauce and if you want more you get a tiny cup for $1.99. The fries themselves was really good. The Bulgogi meet was more like thin slices of meat that lacked flavor. I get that cheese on Asian dishes are a thing now but it was not good on these fries . They were like an after thought , barely melted. This is just a different kind of bonchon.

I am so sorry I have done a disservice to the Yelp community. Hickory hut has been a go to spot in…read moremy family for over 25 years. It is a staple In the frog town community and a classic favorite amongst those that know about it. When you order wings you're getting the whole wing baby - overly seasoned and crisped to perfection. Chicken so good it makes you wanna slap yo mama. The end.

I have had the chicken, pulled pork, and brisket, hojos, fries, Cole slaw, and Mac (at different…read moretimes, not all at once lol) and it's all pretty good. I'm not a Mac person so it wasn't for me, but kids would love it. I really love the brisket and how flavorful it is, and it's not overly dry. The chicken wings are no joke, however you order them. The hojos remind me of campfire potatoes, never mad at that. Cole slaw is well seasoned and not soupy. I've had the pulled pork twice, first time was great, second time it ate dry, will order a third time to know how I really feel. Overall a nice little BBQ hidden gem on University and I'm a fan.

I see people saying the staff was rude...I didn't get that at all..maybe I came at a time when it…read morewasn't busy but the son, mother and father where all welcome to me.. The pork and duck was excellent...my only complaint was the duck was on the lukewarm side, which didn't really ruin it for me but it would have warranted 5 stars if it was warm (next time I'll ask them to microwave it a bit) Also someone was saying the pork skin was too hard..that how many Asian restaurant (particularly Filipino) do it...I personally love the crispy skin and tender meat

Best bbq pork ever, this is s family run restaurant and every time i come in i get 5 star service,…read moretreatment and the owner is so kind and humble. Bbq pork is fire and i can't wait to come back and try the duck. You won't regret coming to this place.

Food: Fresh Springrolls were top notch but one of the dishes we got was very bland and the other…read moreyou couldn't taste anything but oil. Service: Waiter was lovely but the building is very open and you could hear constant chattering and yelling from multiple people and children from the kitchen. Ambiance: Lots of chatter as i said before and the TV was incredibly loud. Overall if it wasn't for the fresh spring rolls i would have given it a lower rating unfortunately.

Wasn't sure whether to sit and wait for order to be taken or order at the counter. Seems both…read moreoptions are available. Food was prepared quickly and hot and fresh. Clean and well maintained. Kind of hidden away at this location but still a steady stream of people flowing through.

We saw a post on FB asking for support and we love Korean food so...that was enough to send us to…read moreArirang. We ordered Beef Bulgogi, Pork Bulgogi, Kimchi Pancake, Fried Rice and Egg Rolls. The food was all delicious! The Bulgogis each had that deep rich flavor that you hope for. The pork had a little more spice but not too much. The pancake was flavor packed but wasn't overly spicy or "pickley". The fried rice and egg rolls we also classically delicious. Six egg rolls in an order! The staff is still working on getting processes and systems locked down. The hours on Yelp are not 100% accurate. They are going to get prep, systems and flow dialed in and will soon been as great as their food.

The 3 dishes we had were very good my wife loved the Mackerel, we both enjoyed the Ojingeo Bokeum…read more The service was personal and very nice

I love Bonchon chicken and their fries, but today I tried their new cheese stick and it was SO…read moregood. A perfect snack while I was at the Mall of America. It's like a Korean Corn Dog, with the potato cubes on the outside to give it a fun texture. Inside was a nicely melted stringy cheese. I usually eat these with ketchup and sugar topping, but today I opted for the Bonchon soy glaze and it was gooood. Give it a try! Service was perfect, but it was so busy and I hate waiting in lines. Ambiance was hectic at the 3rd floor food court on a Saturday afternoon. Our group of 3 actually had a hard time finding a place to sit.

As a Korean I love KFC. Bonchon sauce is what I truly enjoy most. They coat each piece evenly…read morewhich I appreciate. This is the MOA location so service was basically non existent.