Ordered on UberEats for self pick up. Food was beautifully packaged and ready on time. Good ambiance: clean, cozy, with a Christmas tree, wooden floor. Quick pick up. Crunchy chicken wings are great, but their half / half is also innovative (you can combine any 2 flavors you like). Very nice bao and japchae; for the side, I like their pickled radish. Seasoned fries are nice; the seasoning is actually parmesan cheese. read more

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Bonchon is the OG for a reason. With so many Korean fried chicken spots popping up over the years--innovators and imitators alike--it's easy to forget who set the standard. But like The Wire, Bonchon didn't need flash to prove its greatness. It just got everything right. The flavor still holds up: bold, savory-sweet, and perfectly balanced. And that signature crunch? It's almost unreal how crispy the chicken stays--whether you're dining in, taking it to go, or reheating it later. Trends come and go, but the classics endure. Bonchon is still serving that "all in the game" kind of consistency, reminding everyone why it started it all. read more

My Brazilian in-laws love fried chicken so I felt obligated to show them what Bonchon is all about. We pulled up for their happy hour special with one dollar wings and a very cheap lychee soju Martini and Japanese beer. I know it was happy, but I didn't think prices like that existed anymore, even for Monday night wings. I'd say the soy garlic was our favorite sauce, but you know with Korean fried chicken the focus is really on that crunch! That almost fish and chips like texture with the umami touch and a hint of sweetness... needless to say they were all very impressed and we had to order second rounds. The pork belly valve one was also a great price for a great size. This was nothing but value. read more

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I love this place. It's my go to spot for Korean Fried Chicken. Alot of folks would say there's better Korean fried chicken places around but to me, this place is it. The food is good and they have a variety of dishes besides just fried chicken. I normally go for the spicy but you can get half and half or just soy garlic. They have a nice ambiance for seating indoor and there's plenty of seating and bar seats as well. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the service is great! Food comes out in a relatively quick manner even when there are many to go orders. read more

Bonchon Arlington - Mixed 6 PC: 4Wings + 2 Drums - Spicy - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I live nearby and have been meaning to check out Bonchon for a while! It's very relaxed dining with a QR code with the menu and you place your food order online. I'm honestly not sure why they can't have the staff come to your table for your order, but the staff were all very friendly. I ordered the chicken Katsu, which I thought was really delicious but could've come with another side besides coleslaw. Thought that was kind of a strange side option. But the chicken was perfectly crispy! We weren't as impressed by the chicken fried rice, the chicken wasn't as flavorful and more of a rubbery texture. I think the cucumber on the side was a little odd too. But overall we had a good experience and it's very clean inside, I'll likely return when it's warmer out and I can sit outside! read more

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The inside is never really busy. But the food is good. Highly recommend the bulgogi fries and their bao buns. I also tried the Korean corn and it was yummy but very cheesy. This is a great place to pick up food from or eat inside but be prepared for it to be kinda empty read more

Bonchon Arlington - Bulgogi Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Not the best but not bad. Certainly not authentic. If you go, there's a free parking garage right behind the restaurant which helps. Staff are friendly and wait time for food is minimal. You'll most likely order and pay from your phone, although I prefer actual menus. Prices are a little more than I care for but somewhat reasonable. The setting is fair. Clean tables and comfortable seats. I opted for a fusion dish, the bulgogi fries. Size was appropriate and flavors were decent. My wife had the japchae. Again, food is not very authentic but fair. read more

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Jeffrey is the best bartender! Best vibes and good food. Especially for happy hour they have the best deals.

Bonchon has completely redefined what it means to dine out! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with an innovative, streamlined ordering system that makes everything quick, easy, and surprisingly fun. No waiting around--just tap, order, and relax while the magic happens. Now the food... absolutely next level. Every bite bursts with authentic Korean flavor--from their signature double-fried chicken to the perfectly seasoned sides. You can taste the freshness and love in every dish. But whatever you do, don't skip dessert. Their freshly baked Korean donuts are hands down the best way to end a meal--crispy on the outside, warm and pillowy on the inside, with a sweet finish that dreams are made of. Run, don't walk. Bonchon is the real deal! read more

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Everything about this Bonchon is awesome! Tables. Spacious and lots of them. Service. Sensational! Everyone we encountered was friendly, helpful and welcoming. Food dynamite! I've been to multiple locations and this location was the best Bonchon I've ever eaten at! The wings were hot, juicy and crispy. Nom nom nom! The seasoned fries were crispy and delicious. And the donuts were outstanding! Slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Everything about my experience here was great! This will be my new Bonchon from now on! Wow! read more

Very disappointed in the service for pick up order and the quality of the chicken. Went to go pick up an online order and the staff was rude and slow. One of the workers told me to go to the right to pick up the order, but no one was there, no cashier, no pick up person. Got 8 pieces of chicken strips half soy garlic and half Korean bbq. The chicken was very very dry as if it had been fried already and they just packed it into the take out box. Usually Bonchon chicken takes much longer for their order to be fried. Something seems off that the order was ready in 15 minutes. It was pretty dark inside. As a Korean fried chicken chain, this was a major let down. Paid $17.11 for 8 piece strips for reference. There are street parking spots outside. read more

Bonchon Arlington - Very dry chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

They have great Korean bbq chicken and the service is always good. I truly enjoy the outdoor space for a quiet space. I recommend this spot for a quick meal solo or a group of friends as space for groups of larger sizes is available! read more

What happened to this place... their food is barely better than gross. I remember years ago... I used to get takeout and loved their crispy, flavorful chicken wings. Today I ordered delivery and what I got was nothing like that. The wings were barely fried and tasteless. Maybe they switched from frying, let alone double-frying, to baking? That doesn't explain why the predominant flavor wasn't the Korean BBQ that I ordered but, instead, what seemed to be slightly sweetened oil. I hate wasting money on bad food. At least now, maybe you won't have to. read more

This is my first time eating at a Bonchon and I really liked it. We ordered Bulgogi Udon, Chicken Katsu, and the House Fried Rice to go and loved all of them. Great flavor in all three dishes. These three orders served two of us four separate meals, so the portion sizes are really good. Also, the servers were very friendly. They actually made a mistake on one of our orders and gave us just the Bulgogi plate instead of udon. One of their workers called and then drove the extra order over. So I guess it was these four dishes that served us four meals. Anyhow, we liked the food so much, we came back a couple days later for the happy hour. The drink specials are a bit limited, but they still have some decent deals. I ended up ordering just a normal drink since I didn't love any of the options. And then we ordered the Bao Buns and the Seasoned Fries and both of those were very good. Definitely impressed with the food here. read more

There is indoor and outdoor seating and you can easily get a seat. Staff is very friendly and there is a parking lot that is free with lots of parking. Korean fried chicken - half spicy and half soy garlic: there is nothing better than the crunch that comes with their fried chicken. Each piece has a lot of flavor and both are delicious. The spicy is spicy, so beware when ordering if you don't like the spice. Chicken katsu- good but not great. Comes on top of rice. read more

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Fried Chicken and donuts are outstanding. Getting their fried chicken with just salt & pepper and or no sauce is frustrating & confusing

Got delivery here the other day. Still as delicious as I remember. Went with boneless garlic chicken, fries, and coleslaw, a great combo.

I love the ambiance in here and it was my first time dining in. The service was great, our waitress Jasmine was very attentive and friendly. The food was great as usual. My food didn't come out as expected because it was my first time ordering the fried rice with chicken in it (I normally get it plain). The manager came out to explain how the dish was made and was very willing to swap it out for me. She was very nice!!! Everything was pleasant about my experience here. read more

Stopped in here after an evening performance at Twilight Tattoo. We were seated and visited promptly and placed an order for the garlic fried chicken, bulgogi fries and I think a side of Mac and cheese. The fries were hot and bulgogi was seasoned well and complimented the textures on the plate. The garlic fried chicken was slightly over cooked but still tasty with a nice balance of crunchy batter and tender meat. The Mac and cheese was a creamy blend of spice and cheese. Bonchon is a good go to for an easy and quick meal. read more

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This place was definitely a hip place to eat at. When we came the traffic was slow but the service was impeccable. I loved how 90% of the restaurant was surrounded by windows so you could see out as yiu ate and all the natural light. I ordered the chicken katsu which was absolutely amazing with this tangy Zang sauce to dip it in. It also came w a side I chose kimchi coleslaw which was spicy and delicious. My husband got bugolgi fried rice and the flavors were to die for. My girls got wings. One got the spicy one which is HOOOOT!!! and then the soy garlic flavor wings was to die for. A little bit of both world's of the garlic and soy was in there and the wings was sooooo crunchy!! Over all amazing experience! Wish we had one in daytona! read more

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I definitely recommend the chicken strips--got mine spicy and they had awesome flavor with a solid kick ! The outdoor tables were nice and made a perfect patio setup for my dog to hang out while I ate. Great spot if you're looking for tasty food and a pet-friendly vibe. read more

It's a fun place to catch up with friends on budget. We just walked in, it wasn't so full. Food was good, not the healthiest options but tastes great. We happen to come during their happy hour, which is a great deal! Highly recommend. Happy hour drinks are very cheap and decent beer & wine to go with your fried chicken and skewer. Service is very slow, but if you're not in a hurry, It's not bad. I would recommend this place, especially their happy hour. read more

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This review is for late lunch for two at the bar on a Saturday afternoon in late September. Service: Bartendress was helpful. Even poured a beer while I figured out the online app. Food runners and managers uniformly professional and enthusiastic. bar: Lagunitas IPA on tap ($8.5). Not overly adventurous taps, but something for everyone. Fair number of wine choices. Maybe some cocktails too. food: All ordering is via the online app, which we found reasonably intuitive and stable. Everything we had was great. The udon noodle soup ($14) is rich and extremely tasty. The loaded Bulgogi fries ($13) were spectacular. My eight strips with Korean BBQ and coleslaw ($14) were stunning. Food comes out very quickly. Details: Bright, industrial space with concrete floors and high ceilings. Some outdoor tables. Parking is Arlington. We snagged place on the street, but could be tough during busy times. read more

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I came in in the afternoon at about 4 o'clock. The place was pretty empty I think they were maybe three people at the bar and one table that was occupied. We got seated immediately and got the menus as a QR code. We placed orders within 10 minutes and we were actually out within an hour or so which is great on around if you want a quick meal. They have about 10 tables a couple of large ones and there is bar seating as well. The weed stuff is really helpful and friendly and can give recommendations and make some adjustments as needed. We needed the sauce on the side for the shrimp shumai that we had. The shumai can be had either fried or steamed and I recommended steamed that came out really well. We tried the bulgogi which is like a sizzling platter, the edamame which is steamed and comes with a flakey salt. I asked for the spicy mayo and the sriracha which were both really good too. I would come back read more

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10/15/21 We were famished after walking around the DC and Arlington area. My Sister and Brother in Law are familiar with this type of food (Guam restaurants) but had never eaten at a Bonchon. My Husband suggested it and it thought.... "What are the odds?" We're visiting from Ca. Our hotel is down the street and when we located this one on YELP? It was only 3 miles away. We had the Soy Garlic chicken. 24 pieces for $38 and Japchae, and Fried rice. It was amazing. I asked for Kimchee and pickled radish. The flavors just all come together. My sister was so impressed. Needless to say, we ate all this food. It was delish! The two girls who waited on us were so friendly and interested in our travels. That was nice. 5 stars for this Bonchon. read more

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Maybe not my cup of tea. The fried rice was not what I expected. But it wasn't just me, everyone at my table didn't like it. The fried chicken was very good and the spicy sauce really hot! My favorite part of the meal. The deep fat fried potstickers just okay. I guess it was just too much fried food. read more

Came to this location recently and was very happy. We ordered the soy garlic wings and onion rings. Each dish was fresh and delicious, we had great service and enjoyed the quiet, moody ambience. definitely recommend!! read more

My craving for tteokbokki led us to Bonchon for dinner. Of course, we also had to get the chicken - half & half strips with a side of pickled radish. Loved Bonchon's take on tteokbokki! The delicious sauce was slightly sweet and acidic with a spicy kick. Since we ordered takeout, the kimari was soggy - wished they packed it separately from the tteokbokki. An improvement to the dish would have been a hard boiled egg - we ended up adding one at home. The strips were super crispy but a tad dry. The spicy sauce was initially sweet and had a burning heat that slowly set in. We ended up dipping the soy garlic strips in the tteokbokki sauce because they needed a little bit more flavor. The pickled radishes weren't anything special - just acidic and slightly sour. read more

Bonchon Arlington - Tteokbokki, Half & Half Strips, and Pickled Radish - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Jasmine was a wonderful waitress!! The food was amazing. I had the bulgolgi and japchae and it was so tasty. We could tell the coleslaw was made in house because it was so fresh. read more

We decided to have bonchon delivered for dinner tonight, and it was delicious, as always. We shared some soy garlic strips and some spicy wings. We paid a little extra for priority delivery, and it was definitely worth it, as everything was crispy when it arrived to our house. The Kimchi coleslaw was also great and paired well with the chicken. I've been to a number of other Korean fried chicken restaurants, and I still think this is my favorite. read more

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I was greeted immediately upon entering the restaurant. The staff was very nice. The waitress cleaned my table before seating me so I appreciated that. The restaurant is very spacious and I like the atmosphere. The food was delicious. I ordered wings and fries. I must admit, I was concerned because I haven't had much success getting delicious wings in the DMV. The seasoned fries were amazing. They were crispy on the outside and soft inside. They came out pippin hot. The spicy Mayo and the fries pair well together. The fries have Parmesan cheese, parsley, and other herbs. The wings were delicious. They had the right amount of crispness and they were not dry. I had the half spicy and half soy garlic. Both were really good but I am leaning more toward the soy garlic as my favorite. I also enjoyed the pickled radish. It was very tasty and it is also very nutritious so I felt proud of myself for adding something healthy to my meal. I'm a fan. I will definitely return. read more

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I enjoyed my dining experience here. Lost one star due to all the flies bugging us on the outdoor patio, (indoor dining looked fine) also lost one star due to the soy garlic wings which I found were too salty. I also I had the spicy wings, Make sure you have water beside you because the heat is real! They did a great job double frying the chicken :) .. the fries were PERFECT, they were crispy, and not too oily. I had the Eastern mule drink for happy hour which was delish. A friend of mine had the bacon rice which was fluffy and flavorful! Our waitress was super attentive and the service was quick read more

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Delicious! Best fried chicken ever! We ordered hot drums and french fries, both were delicious. They said in 20 minutes and my drums were ready in 20 minutes. Very crispy and hot, the way I like them!!! read more

I love their soy garlic chicken wings. Always have. Always will. I don't really order anything else when I go to a Bonchon location. It's really all about their wings for me. I may order rice now and then, but that's it. I've tried their japchae before. It was good, but I don't care for them. This review is purposely short because all you need to know, is that they have Korean fried chicken. Who doesn't love Korean fried chicken? read more

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Bonchon never disappoints! The service is great, and the ambiance is inviting. The wings are a standout--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice. A must-try for wing lovers! read more

This seems like a place that's best as a takeout spot for lunch: order online and pick up with minimal interaction. We decided to eat it in, but felt the entire time we would have been better off getting the food to go. After we were sat outside, our sever said we could order through their website or in person. We said we'd probably order in person because we may have some questions about the ingredients and would probably need to ask for a modification (that the restaurant suggested). The server left us to look over the menu and then did not come back. Eventually we had to go inside and find someone else to get the clarification on ingredients (at this point we were just going to order online but still needed to check on whether a sauce had fish in it or not). The menu seems to have a number of vegetarian options, but we were told that most of them would not be vegan because the tofu was fried in the same oil as the chicken and shrimp. While I know vegans are more strict about such things, I also think that if there's no egg or cheese involved but you say your tofu can't be considered vegan, it isn't vegetarian either. We did eventually place our order, and the food came out pretty quickly. We did not get any banchan--which I thought might be the case, so we ordered a side of pickled radish, which we never got either. The main dishes were a good amount of food, fresh, and tasty enough, but not anything notable. Also, I did not think it was possible to make the bibimbap sauce as un-spicy as the one we got, but apparently it is possible. (It's not that it was not hot at all, but you usually have to be measured with it if you're not used to heat--this was not an issue with the bibimbap we got.) I think if you just wanted a quick to-go meal of some nice fresh Korean chicken sandwiches or tacos, or bulgogi fries, this would be a very enjoyable spot for it. But I wouldn't come for dinner service. read more

Their chicken and fries are the best in the town. I love the garlic soy chicken half regular and half spicy.

Extreme spicy too spicy (taste is good/texture) There is no spicy level!! Order before Ask or how spicy you like tell them. And if you need fork & napkin somethind call remember to them. All the time. read more

Bonchon Arlington - Extreme spicy f too spicy - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Fried chicken taken to a whole other level. I can't do very hot seasoning so I got the soy garlic small combo. It was outstanding on crispiness and flavor. I could cry over this. I texted my brother in California to tell him to find one, alas the closest is 2 hours away. All the wait staff were amazingly friendly (Nordstrom-level friendly) because I was sort of confused walking in and seeing the bar but they could not have been more helpful. I got an order of chicken fried rice as well, which was very good. Both came to @ $30 dollars but carried me for 2 dinners. But that chicken. Just. Go. Now. read more

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My family and I came here for a quick and light dinner tonight. It was as expected for what it was. The service was fair and the food came fairly quick. The atmosphere was very sports related and a bit loud. If you are not a sports fan, this may not be a place for you to eat but to take out. read more

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