One of the few Korean restaurants featuring the traditional Ginseng Chicken... Samgyetang, a nourishing Korean ginseng chicken soup featuring a whole young chicken stuffed with sweet rice, garlic, jujubes, and ginseng root. They do a great job. So tasty, tender and a great warming dish especially for a cold day, or if you are feeling a bit low energy. They also have some interesting buckwheat noodle dishes as entrees or side dishes, Korean Fried Chicken Wings which make a good starter to share along with the complimentary kimchi. They had some specials not on the regular menu when we went... including the Korean Seafood Pancake (another great appetizer share dish), and a Spicy Pork. read more

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The soup is excellent. It must be inflation it only has a slice of Ginseng. It was a whole ginseng a few years ago

Good hearty chicken soup with free ginger tea and kimchi (both radish and cabbage) on the dish. Also got the cold noodles available during the summer. Good quality ingredients, very chewy noodles. Serving size pretty good, price about average for the area (elevated, $25 pp), service was good but abrupt. read more

BN Chicken - Cold noodles - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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My go-to for Korean samgyetang whenever I'm sick or feeling like I need a little extra energy after a long week! It's the Korean version of chicken noodle soup in my opinion and I'm so grateful we have BN chicken so close to home! I feel like their kimchi could probably be a little better but that's just my 2c! read more

Came here on a recommendation from a friend for chicken soup because my stomach was feeling a bit queasy. I honestly had no idea what to expect and passed this place 9999 times before. Dish comes out - "wow they put a whole chicken in here!" The meat seemed really tender to the poke but...there's rice in the little chicken! So cool. Broth was flavorful and not heavy - perfect thing for a sick day or just something to feel comfy/cozy in the mouth. My feet kept sticking out and the waitress/hostess said excuse me many times which made me feel guilty. Overall service was really snappy and our food came out very fast. I'm curious to try the noodles on the next go about read more

BN Chicken - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I was feeling sick so I decided to have some soup. I came to the store right when they open so we were able to sit wherever we want, however the restaurant quickly get filled up so I would recommend coming early. I got the regular soup and it was phenomenal. Best chicken soup I ever had. The service was a little slow later but that was because there was only 1 server so she was very busy. Would highly recommend this place if you feel sick, I felt way better after the meal. read more

BN Chicken has been on my radar for awhile. I stopped by for lunch around 12:00 pm on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy. We got the black garlic samgyetang ($29.99) and the regular one ($26.99). My black garlic samgyetang came with additional black garlic and we were given kimchi and radish kimchi on the side. Overall, I really enjoyed my black garlic samgyetang! The cornish game hens were super tender, I easily split mine with my chopsticks and spoon. It was satisfying seeing the rice, jujubes, and ginseng piece inside the cavity. The soup was comforting, clean tasting, and pleasantly garlicky. The regular soup was lighter in color and less garlicky, but still flavorful. This would be a great meal to have when you're feeling under the weather. I didn't think the soup was underseasoned at all but there's salt on the side if desired. The kimchi and radish kimchi were on the saltier side anyway so everything balanced out. We also ordered a side of vermicelli ($4.99 I think). They arrived to the table in a bowl of broth. They were chewy and bouncy, I thought it was a nice addition to the soup. I've tried going an hour before closing during dinner service but they ran out of chickens for samgyetang, so definitely go earlier if you can. Service was fine, they were polite and I had no issues. I liked that they had a small metal container on the table for us to put our chicken bones in. read more

BN Chicken - Black garlic samgyetang ($29.99) - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This place is here for ever. Still Service simple and delicious herbal chicken soup. Go and check it out Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 4 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (3 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are below average . ( must be inflation ) 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Korean food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Korea. Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars read more

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We came for weekend lunch, and although the restaurant was packed, we were seated right away with no wait. I ordered the plain chicken soup, and it was absolutely delicious! The chicken was incredibly tender, with even the cartilage cooked to a soft perfection. The soup itself was rich with flavor, thanks to the rice, dates, ginseng, and other ingredients stuffed inside the chicken. The sweetness of the dates and ginseng added a unique depth to the broth. The portion size was generous and very satisfying. My partner tried the chicken noodles, which were wonderfully garlicky and packed with vegetables and mushrooms--a hearty and flavorful dish. The service was impressively fast and very friendly, making the dining experience even better. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving comforting, high-quality Korean chicken soup. read more

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My wife loves BN chicken. It is pretty well known for its Korean chicken soup. Adjust the salt level yourself. We come here only for the soup, tried other dishes such as the fried chicken wings and chicken Katsu, for me they were just okay. Years ago, they had a chicken stew with potatoes and vegetables, must order ahead, they no longer have that, but for me that was one of their best dishes. Wonder why it is not available anymore? Service is fine. It is a place where I come for a reminder of what it was like when I was a kid having chicken soup my parents or grandparents made. read more

I arrived 10 mins before closing at 1:50pm and was given a nasty stare by one of the workers there. I was not greeted at all! Another worker (owner?) rushes out and told us "Take out only!" as they are closing down. So, I ordered a regular chicken ginseng soup to go and she told me "5 minutes". Sure enough, less than 5 minutes later, the soup was all packaged up to go. I felt that they did not want my business at all and just pushed me to leave as quickly as possible! If it came out that fast, they could've sat me down and let me enjoy my soup! By the way, there were 3 other couples there still enjoying their meals halfway, chatting etc and didnt seem ready to leave! For $26.99 plus tax it was not cheap. It was watered down soup, and compared to the Samgyetang I had in Korea ($14 USD, flavorful soup, good service), this was not worth it. I would skip this spot for the lack of customer service. They care more about closing up shop than serving their customers! read more

BN Chicken - Regular Ginseng chicken soup - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I forgot to take pictures of my chicken :( BUT regardless we got the regular ginseng chicken and the black garlic one. My BIL also got the chicken noodle soup. First of all - they are so nice there. We tried going one evening at 7pm and they were all sold out of ginseng chicken so this time we went at lunch time. First thing is both ginseng chickens were delicious and the chickens were tender and was stuffed with rice and ginseng pieces - LOTS of pieces. I feel so much better after I eat this dish. Hubby had the black garlic one and next time I will definitely get that one! The soup just had more flavor and I believe it's even healthier for you. BIL liked his chicken noodle soup but wish it had more chicken - luckily my SIL shared her whole black garlic ginseng chicken with him and he was happy. He loved her black garlic ginseng chicken and said next time he will order that and add a side of noodles... Service was fast and pleasant. They are so nice and hard working. I will say the best ginseng chicken we ever had was in Seoul but this is definitely a very close 2nd... and much closer! :) Will definitely be back here when I need a health energy boost. Eating this helped me with my gut and my energy!! So happy they are here!! OH and btw when you get it - you also get a side of kimchee cabbage and kimchee daikon along with some dried black garlic (I assume for the black garlic ginseng chicken) but I added to my regular one and it took it to the next level. :) read more

Been to this place for over a decade, the ginseng chicken soup was ok, not as good as before. (after changing hands?). The service really ruined the experience this time up. As soon as we finished eating, the female staff was directly asking us to leave in order to make room for the other group just entered the door (while there are obviously other tables available), even though we were still having the tea right after the meal. It felt like she wanted to turn the table as fast as possible. I considered myself a fast eater, finish the meal less than 15 minutes. Why rushing me!!?? (For the 18% tips they charged, I expected a more relaxed and welcoming experience.) Guess this is the last straw for us. Will certainly find another place serving similar food. read more

Our friends raved about BN Chicken! We decided to go for lunch one day. All of us ordered their Samgyetang or Ginseng Chicken Soup. Basically, it is a whole young chicken filled with sticky rice, garlic, rice, jujube and ginseng. Samgye-tang is a Korean traditional soup for body health. It came out bubbling hot and flavorful. It was a tad pricey but it warmed your soul. The service was friendly and helpful. The parking is ok, as the shopping plaza is long but during peak hours, I can see the parking being challenging. Overall, 3.5 stars. It was a good experience. read more

Ok so I don't eat chicken but wow the noodles and the broth was amazing. And the aunties are soooooo sweet and so nice!!! I haven't stopped thinking about how delicious it was. May need to go back soon! read more

Worst customer service ever! As soon as we walked in and let the staff know we would like a table for 4 adults and 1 baby, the staff replied saying "The baby needs a seat, then its 5 people! Never say 4, always include the baby!". We said ok. Then the staff gave us this stare and went on saying "Whatever! Step back step back!" We were completely clueless as the place was completely empty at 12pm with one other customer there only. This another customer who saw what happened and even said to us "yea she got really bad attititude...." We didnt want to put up with this hence decided to leave. First time and also last time here. read more

Lunch with mini me before her after school activity. We ordered to share the regular ginseng chicken and the wings with salad. This is a comfort food for me. The soup was well seasoned. I sprinkled the salt paper on the chicken only. The wings were crispy and tasty and the salad was shredded cabbage with looked like thousand island dressing. It's the perfect size for us since we're not that hungry. The service was good and the ambiance was very casual. The foods are good for cold weather or when you're feeling down. So comforting! We'll be back. read more

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We were greeted, sat down immediately, and given hot tea as we decided on what to order. I thought the tea they had tasted like there was cinnamon in it. It was refreshing and delicious! I couldn't decide on which flavor I wanted the chicken soup to be so I asked the server for their suggestion. They said that their black garlic is their most popular amongst the four so here we are! Black Garlic Ginseng Chicken Soup(4/5): It comes in boiling hot so be careful when consuming! The flavor is light with the taste of ginseng. They have a mix of salt and pepper that you can add into the soup or have it on the side. I chose to put it on the side because I wanted to dip my chicken in the seasoning, and taste the soup as it is! They give you black garlic on the side so it's up to you how much you want in your soup. I tried the garlic after it's been in the soup and it tasted sweet! The soup comes with a whole chicken and inside it was a nice surprise. There was sticky rice mixed with garlic and what looks like jujubes. The soup felt very comforting and just reminded me of home. A really good dish to have on a cold day! Overall a great experience and I would come here again to enjoy their other dishes! read more

BN Chicken - Black Garlic Ginseng Chicken Soup - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Small Korean mom&pop type restaurant bringing delicious chicken dishes to your belly, specializing in gingseng chicken soup (Samgyetang). Also has noodles (hot soup or cold) and fried chicken. It's a small operation, but they keep it simple and sweet; there aren't a million variations nor tons of banchan...but what they do is done pretty darn well. Funnily enough we originally sought out BN Chicken for their fried chicken, but didn't really know what they were about. We definitely pivoted to try out their signature gingseng chicken soup and it's fantastically cozy and outshines the fried chicken by a country mile (it's still good, but the ginseng soup is special). Wings with salad - 4/5 Pretty much exactly as described...simple without many fixings or flavors like other spots, but pretty solid nonetheless. Salad was slivered cabbage/carrot with a mild dressing. It's a clean and plain presentation, but gets the job done. The batter is middle of the road, as is the level of grease. Moisture was pretty good too, though it was on the saltier side of things (kind of like Krispy Krunchy). Very freshly fried and came out quite piping hot like the samgyetang. Black garlic Samgyetang - 5/5 Star of the show by far and I didn't even know it coming in (but I could sure smell it). The wonderful aroma permeates the whole store, but you only really get it when you see the bubbling goodness in front of you. The base soup has a whole chicken stuffed with herbal goodness, meaning plentiful pickings as you work your way through the steaming bowl. The options beyond "regular" are add-ons to the base soup and the black garlic is indeed quite the wondrous aromatic to be had and I'd highly recommend it for the rich flavor it adds to the broth. Overall it's such a cozy and hearty soup I'd highly recommend it to anybody with that Asian craving. read more

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Legit Korean food that is so comforting and refreshing at the same time. We came for lunch on a weekend and it wasn't super busy. It's a simple restaurant without any frills. Service was friendly and quick. Food came out as it was ready. Loved the perilla seed samgyetang. Their kimchis are nice and fresh which pairs perfectly. Fried chicken was juicy. I usually don't care for kalguksu but this one was great as well. The bimbim naengmyeon also wasn't too sweet or saucy. All in all, great spot! read more

I've visited BN Chicken a few times and it always hit the spot, for both cold and hot weathers! The Samgyetang is the perfect hot soup for the cold weather or a post night out. A bowl of steaming hot broth with a whole chicken stuffed with rice and veggies... yum. The chicken is usually soft, but I noticed that it has been overly cooked at times the last few times I've visited. The Naengmyeon is very refreshing and something I look forward to during the summer! It's light, icy, and filling! The fried chicken is very crispy and pairs well with the side salad, but I do wish there was a side of sauce or something extra to dip it with. read more

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Regular Samgyetang w/ Black Garlic 3 whole chicken, tender, not juicy, rice stuffing w/ dates inside stomach, soup flavorful Seafood Noodle Soup 2 variety seafood, crab & shrimp has shells, mushroom, not flavorful read more

Amazing ginseng chicken soup! Came here after hearing about it for months and I'm so happy to have found it. Came here around 6pm on a weekday. When I walked in, I immediately felt a sense of nostalgia with the smell. It reminded me a lot of coming home to my grandma in Chinatown, and her having soup ready for us to drink. The menu is limited and there are really only 6-7 full entree options but if their ginseng soup is any representation of what their other items will be like, I have no worries that everything is delicious. Of course I had to opt for their signature Samgtyetang. I got the regular which came with a whole Cornish hen(?) stuffed with sticky rice, and a roasted garlic. The soup took a while to come out and I realized it was because it was MADE TO ORDER! When the bowls arrived, they were bubbling from the heat still. You get a side of kimchi and radish with the soup order but make sure you order an extra side of rice for a fuller meal. The meal was light, flavorful, and reminded me of the soups I would have growing up. My friends got the cold noodle and they said it was good with a mix of a mustard and vinegar taste. I didn't get to try it because I was too full but at least I took a pic :) Will be back again forsure! read more

BN Chicken - Cold noodle - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I really like this place! The food is family style with simple, comforting dishes, and the ginseng chicken soup is hearty and satisfying. Every visit leaves me feeling warm and happy--definitely a cozy spot to enjoy a comforting meal. read more

TLDR: Ginseng Chicken Soup. Chicken Katsu Remember this day... take a selfie with this Yelp review, because this is a momentous day! My wife has given 5 stars to a restaurant, without any convincing by moi! Yes that's right, BN has gotten the Wife 5-Star of the decade award! Honestly, I thought this was a 4 star restaurant. But apparently my wife LOVED LOVED their ginseng Chicken soup. It's a great healthy soup for the winter time. And the chicken was boiled very well, not dry at all. I myself don't like soups that much. What I loved was this place has a bit of diversity for such a small menu. Normally I would end up having to order a soup as well, but I'm so glad they had not 1 but 2 "dry" dishes. I happily ordered the Chicken Katsu. It was really crispy. The meat was a little bit dry, but it was totally fine. Not going to dock points for it. A solid 4 stars. I also like that it came with the Katsu dipping sauce. I don't like it when a chef is pretentious enough to think that their Katsu is so divine that it doesn't NEED sauce! I NEED SAUCE! The salad it came with was servicable. It's veggies and my colon is happy! We also ordered the chicken wings, because... it's our first time here and we like to try a lot of different things. My wife liked the chicken... it has a very light flavor (just salt). I prefer heavy flavors and sauces. But again the chicken was cooked right, the skin was crispy. You can really TASTE the chicken (hint hint). It also came with a salad, which is a bit strange, but yay! more fiber! The place is small. But luckily we came at 6p on a Tues, so it wasn't too crowded. still had about 3 empty tables. All in all, I think this might be a new place for my wife to add to her rotation, especially as it's close to her work. And it serves healthy soups! read more

Have been here few times, food was good. The soup, seafood noodle and fried chicken wings were all decent, cold noodle was mid and lacking flavor. Service was hit or miss. Came total of 4 times, 2 of those times were fine but the other two times we were rushed to leave. The most recent time, we were there an hour before closing time (9pm) but at 8:30 they started rushing us to pay and leave. As we were chatting and ready to get up, the lady came and word for word said "we need to clean up, can you leave?" (it was 8:40 at the time and still have a few table eating). Feels a bit disrespected by the way she said it and the tone. read more

I come here for the ginseng chicken when I'm not feeling well. Food is decent. They used to take phone orders, but when I called today to place an order, the lady on the other end said "We don't take phone orders. Please use our website to order food. OK? Bye." in one breath. Then she hung up without giving me a chance to respond. Service is going downhill read more

Omg this was exactly what I needed to nurse a cold on a chilly evening. Menu is a bit limited, but I'm all for it when a place does a few things well that you can't find anywhere else! I'd never heard of Samgyetang before, but it's my new favorite winter dish. It was a hearty chicken broth with a generous portion of very tender and flavorful chicken. There's also rice at the bottom of the soup. There's a few add ons and we got the black garlic. It comes as a side, and is not cooked into the broth. I haven't had black garlic before but it was sweet and I didn't think it added to the dish. We also had the Seafood Noodle dish. The broth in this was also very hearty, and different than the Samgyetang. The seafood was a bit sparse consisted of real crab, some octopus and squid legs, mussels. The noodles were flat, medium width and very soft which I liked. Service was basic/minimal but they were nice. read more

BN Chicken - Seafood noodle soup - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I used to come here a lot, but I haven't been back in years. I came here at around lunch time and the tables weren't filled up they used to. This was probably the first red flag because this place used to be packed. Then, the lady yelled at us when we had waited to be seated. I thought maybe she's just busy, but when she took our order, she was super rude. I feel like Asian places always have super bad service, but the food is always good. I was sorely disappointed when the food arrived since the food wasn't as good as it was when I used to come here a couple years ago. It looks like the place might have a new chef/owner. I definitely would not come back again, but it makes sense why there isn't like a long line like it used to. read more

Bubbling Samgyetang... piping hot Fried Chicken... refreshing Naengmyun (cold noodles)... this place has an effortlessly delicious menu! My coworkers and I came here for a lunch outing and they were able to seat 8 of us at a table (we called ahead of time over the phone). They only give kimchi and kkakdugi with your meal. I like that they keep it simple. I ordered the Fried Chicken with Salad, which came with 6 pieces: three drumsticks and three flats. Each piece was juicy and you could tell it was freshly fried. It was steaming with every bite. Honestly, it was too salty for my preferences, but it was decent overall. The "salad" that it comes with is thinly sliced cabbage and carrot with dressing. The Naengmyun is pretty delicious here! Keep in mind: they only have this on the menu during the summer! They don't add much broth, but there's a decent amount of slushy ice. I love that they layer the beef in egg! Pretty unique and adds nice texture. Interesting that they add pineapple too~ read more

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BN Chicken is a mom-and-pop restaurant specializing in ginseng chicken soup and cold noodles. I've had the pleasure of trying both of their specialties. Their ginseng chicken soup is incredibly flavorful and comforting on a cold day. You can order different variations of it, such as black garlic, perilla seed, etc. The cold noodles are also delicious if you opt to go for those instead. I think the food is a bit pricey, especially for the cold noodles, but I realize the ginseng chicken soups probably take quite some prep time. Definitely recommend it if you're looking for some good Korean ginseng chicken soup! read more

Back in Jan, my Korean friend told me about a restaurant in Santa Clara that specializes in Ginseng Chicken Soup. This place has been on my bookmarked list for 6 months. I was having a meet up with friends which gave me reason to finally hit up this place. The dish - herbal but not too earthy, there is a ginseng in each pot, chicken falls off the bone just by scrapping it with a utensil, small young tender chicken (I wonder if it is organic free range), broth tops the comfort level, stuffed sticky rice, yes! Free kimchi and pickled radish which pops this humble simple soup. read more

I've never tasted food this bad. The chicken in the Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) was a small bird with tough, dry meat, and the soup had no ginseng flavor--just MSG. The cold noodles came with chunks of ice in them. As for the complimentary kimchi, it was overly salty; after one bite, I couldn't take a second. While the elderly server was very friendly, the food was so disappointing that I won't be coming back. I regret that I forgot to take photos. read more

Ordered the original samgyetang and the broth was just, ok. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either. It felt like it could have been way more flavorful, like they almost had it there but then stopped. So, I'd give the chicken soup a 5/10. On the bright side, the kimchi (they had two kinds!) was fantastic! That definitely bumped up the whole experience for me. read more

BN Chicken - Samgyetang original - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Authentic food. Chicken soup is as good as you can get in Korea. Reasonably priced and excellent service

One of the best ginseng chicken soup in Bay Area! They serve the soup pipping hot and bubbling. Chicken is so tender and stuffed with a generous amount of glutinous rice. My favorite is the flavorful soup, that really hits the spot on a chilly day! Such a healthy and nutritious meal! My only complaint would be that there are only 2 kimchi side dishes, when most Korean restaurants in the bay have upwards of 5 side dishes nowadays. Lots of parking available and it wasn't crowded when I was there on Saturday for dinner. read more

BN Chicken - Menu - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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닭칼국수 (chicken noodle soup) is delicious and perfect on a rainy day. The owner is extremely friendly and the ginseng tea is a nice touch.

The price is pretty up there for one bowl of Samgyetang but it was perfect to eat on a sick day. Also I went during chobok, the official hottest day of summer for a healthy rest of the season. They have rice in the chicken that's really flavorful and they pack kimchi and radish kimchi for Togo orders. read more

Did they just change owner/chef? The ginseng chicken soup we got today was just crap. Very salty nearly clear soup. Chicken meat was apparently cooked in a hurry and tasted very rough and dry. Definitely not the same kind we've enjoyed for years. Not coming again. read more

This place seemed to go through a makeover after the last time I came which was more than 10'years ago. Now the ambiance is much brighter and nicer, still run by the couple with the man doing the front service most of the time. Only 2 kimchi banchan and a simple menu, they focused on ch item soup. We tried the traditional Sam gyu tang (stew chicken soup) with black garlic, and the hand pulled chicken soup. They are both tasty and hearty. The Sam gyu tang came with a whole hen stuffed with sticky rice and black garlic chunks are served on the side. We chose to mix in the soup and it was a good blend of flavor and not overpowering as I was worried. There's no ginseng or red dates in this, unless you pay extra, which is different from the ones we got in Korea that there's always ginseng and other herbs inside. The chicken noodle soup with hand pulled noodle is also big in portion with vegetables and chicken meat. The noodle is slightly el dente and simple yet warm for a cold day. By 12pm there is a line forming, so come early. read more

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