I've been going to this particular Bonchon for almost two years. Majority of the time I get it to go and it's delicious. However, the last few visits have been a huge disappointment. The strips have consistently gotten smaller. They are half the size they use to be. This wouldn't be that bad if they tasted the same. Not only are they a little larger than a half dollar now, they have been extremely overcooked. To the point where they're hard to bite into. Definitely not the Bonchon I remember. It should be noted, the staff are always very nice. But that's not enough to keep me as a customer. Unfortunately I won't be returning to this location. read more

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Great service. I thought the bartender was the owner. The wings were fresh and hot. Just plain ok' excellent ... I will definitely be back.

Best. Korean. Fried. Chicken. Ever. First off the portions of everything was huge so keep that in mind when you order. I went in around dinner time and didn't have any trouble finding parking or a table. We ordered the 10 soy garlic wings, dumplings, and bugolgi bibimbap. It took a little for the food to come out but it was definitely worth the wait. The wings were huge and super crispy and flavorful!! It was made fresh and the sauce was a combination of savory and a little sweet. The dumplings were really good as well. Even though i went with the same sauce as the wings the dumplings surprisingly tasted really different! It was very sweet and like the fried wings super crunchy. Was so full I barely touched the bugolgi bibimbap but when I did try some of it, it was a bit of a let down from everything else. I loved that the rice came in the clay pot but there wasn't much flavor in the meat or veggies at all; even after adding the gochujuchang sauce. It wasn't bad but not great either. Overall I loved the food and definitely would come back again! read more

Service was great until I tried returning some chicken...... I ordered a 15 pc mixed chicken and a 10piece. After seeing the amount of chicken I asked the manager if I could return one the answer was no, which was upsetting but I understand that..... On top of that one wing had a strand of hair in it. The manager BeBe said it was a bristle from a brush however upon further inspection It was definitely hair but there was nothing she should could do for us because we already paid. I understand not returning chicken if I was unaware of the portion sizes but nothing being done about the hair is quite grotesque and to switch from saying don't touch the plate it is on, to I can't see it, to oh well it's probably just a brush bristle is wild and unacceptable. The managers customer service needs help. read more

What is not to love about Bonchon?? Great Korean fried chicken and other dishes at reasonable prices. I love the sweet crunch chicken drumsticks/wings, and other dishes including the japchae, pork buns, etc. This is a great option for a relaxed and casual night with friends just to enjoy some good food. read more

It's A really good food place I recommend the Japchae and Chicken tenders it's super crunchy and delicious and the Japchae is super savory and delicious! read more

Honestly, I've never met anyone who doesn't like Bonchon. It's the mecca of Korean fried chicken and with so many locations in the area, if you've never tried it, you're definitely missing out! I most recently ate at this location for the second time and I'd say it's one of their nicest locations. Very clean and sleek, with a nice bar area and outdoor seating. We ordered A LOT of food and everything was DELICIOUS, as always! If you're a first-timer, I'd recommend ordering their medium wings (half spicy, half soy garlic), house fried rice, and seasoned fries with spicy mayo. SO GOOD!!! Make sure you dine in more often than carryout because the chicken can get a bit soggy when left to sit for a while in their carryout boxes. The crispier the better! read more

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I was feeling ill, so I ordered online. I arrived at the store and they could not find my order. I reordered at the counter and the person taking my order input it incorrectly and after I received the receipt I asked for it to be corrected. I also did not receive my sides. Just wish that I had not paid 20% for a tip ! read more

Amazing chicken. The soy garlic is great and so is the spicy (if you can handle it). Not the healthiest but good! Fries and onion rings are yummy. read more

I have seen it all and my belly has too!......Chicken Waaangs....with a "wholelotta" Swag and Flavah!! To usher in the New Year a couple of Yelpers and I decided to crash this place, for lunch, on the cusp of the New Year! Now, I am going to keep this review hopefully simple and to the point. As loud as I can say it...."BONCHON....is BOMB.COM!" I have had quite a few chicken wings (chicken forearms, elbows and biceps with no hands...technically speaking) in my day. I'm talking "fried, dyed, laid to the side" in every sauce and way possible; but none like Bonchon. This stuff is good....correction hellavah good! The wings are cooked to perfection. Never once have I ever tasted unflavored or burned wings the many times I have eaten here. It's seasoned and has the best --most flavorful, crunchy skin. So, what makes their wings so special and hold helm to such high regard!? I know the secret....its in the sauce and it so addictive. Their frying technique, coupled with the sauce is insatiable. On top of that, the fried-crackle crust is like 'crack' and leaves you salivating for more. I have had this stuff as leftovers the next day....and the crispy-crunch factor remains even after being refrigerated!! You have two choices of flavors: Soy Garlic and a Spicy flavor that resembles a Sriracha profile. The ground red chiles and garlic flavor....add a burn and ting....that even your lips are on fire! Everyone's tongue and sinuses were on alert at our table. LOL. Personally, for me, the Soy Garlic flavor sets the wings off the best and is my favorite. My only suggestion to you....Eat this stuff in moderation! You have been warned; I'm telling you to proceed with caution otherwise this place will soon become your "Pusher" baby! There are several other worthy items on their menu such as the pork buns and the spicy chicken fried rice. But the wings, its complimentary sides and a cold brew is all you need to walk out of there full and on cloud 9! Needless to say, what was meant to be a meet up for lunch....turned into three hours of great fellowship and being 'cracked out' on some great wings. We had a great time. I, myself, returned to work and was useless for the rest of the day. That chicken crack was so good....that I almost started to go back after work for another hit...oops I meant for take out! As you can probably tell by now, I'm hooked. Overall Rating: 5+ Stars...to the moon and back! Bonchon offers up great food, the best wings in the DMV, and the ideal place to hang-out in groups or catch up with a friend 1 on 1 over some good quick eats and convo. This place definitely gets my....Certified: "Hittin' n' Stickin'!" stamp of approval! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip #1: Call ahead for take-out or 'to-go' ordering! The food and wings are made to order and can take some time to prepare. Tip #2: Go during Happy Hour. This particular location has a great happy hour vibe and crowd. A couple of flat screens to keep up your ESPN fix too. A few drink specials but none on the wings! Of course I am not happy about that....but can survive because the wings are worth the price and just that good. read more

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Many times I've gone against the yelp crowd and wrote opposing reviews and most of those times I did not suffer repercussions. This time I know it will be different because I'm absolutely certain that I'm going to offend many yelpers who are die hard fans of Bonchon. My rating here is a "courtesy" 3-star that factors in service, cleanliness and decor. Excluding that generous bump, I feel that Bonchon is a 1* for food compared to comparable types of chicken that I experienced in Korea. I'll be clear. My ratings for Bonchon are based on an acquired Korean palate after living in the country for close to 20 years. By no means am I implying that my ratings are superior to non-Koreans. They are not. It's just that my standards are completely different. To sum it up, the thing that irks me so much about Bonchon is that they have created a substandard derivative of the Korean seasoned fried chicken that taints one of the staple Korean junk foods that the entire nation enjoys. For those familiar with Korean food beyond the standard fare, you may have heard of the highly touted Korean seasoned fried chicken, also known as "Yang Nyum Tong Dak". This is a dish that was invented in Korea approximately 40 years ago (and precedes Bon-chon, which opened it's first store in Busan, South Korea in the early 2000s). The sauce is an adaptation from a traditional Korean recipe called Dak-kang-jung. The recipe is quite complex with ingredients that include Ketchup, Go-chu-jang (the red korean spicy sauce that goes in bibimbap), corn starch, alcohol, Worcestershire sauce, strawberry jam, alcohol, sugar, chopped garlic, sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and mul yut (key ingredient that gives the glaze: Korean malted barley syrup), etc. The problem with bonchon is that they have skipped more than 1/2 those ingredients and tried to combine the rest to the standard American chicken wing recipe. In my opinion, it turns out to become a messy outcome. These are the specific issues that I have with Bonchon's chicken: 1. GLAZING- the glaze is not hard enough. Typically, I would expect an extremely crispy glaze, something that is in-between a candy apple glaze and bonchon's glazing. You should be crunching on the wing/thigh as you bite into it. My speculation is that Bonchon skipped out on the using the Korean malted barley syrup (mul yut) and substituted it with sugar because of convenience and cost. FYI Mul yut is way more expensive than sugar but will give you that added glaze that you cannot get from using sugar. 2. SPICE- the spice does not come from the key ingredient (go chu jang) and is spiced using standard American wing recipes. Small hints of spice are evident throughout the chicken and is not uniform (this would not be the case if Korean go-chu-jang were used). 3. BALANCE- the balance of sweetness and spiciness is completely off. 4. FLAVORING- the robust flavors that are present in the Korean chicken are not at Bonchon. They skimp on too many ingredients including garlic, sesame seeds (none), etc. My opinion is that the flavoring has been reduced about 80-90% of what it should be at. 5. THICKNESS of the meat. The thighs are too big (1/2 the size of my fist. As you get closer to the center, you lose the flavoring/marinade and just taste the meat. I hope you understand that while I've been highly critical, the purpose of the review is to dissuade others like myself who may come to Bonchon thinking that they'll serve the real "Korean seasoned chicken". For those who are into heavy flavoring and spices, I encourage you to swallow the red pill and experience the Korean seasoned chicken. It will far surpass what you get at Bonchon. Is it out there in the DMV? I'm not sure, but I'm on a mission to find it and if I do, I will make sure to write a glorifying review of the restaurant on yelp. read more

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I've probably been here about 4 times in the past 6 months or so and that is plenty. Trust me. I just happen to scroll over their website and saw how many calories each chicken wing contains and of course I don't feel guilty, how could I? This chicken was put on this Earth to bring happiness to many people. Only the people that have tried it know what I'm talking about:) First visit I tried the pork buns...mmmm, these were so good and we were off to a great start! Then our group ordered two large orders of wings (one spicy/one non-spicy). We also had some kimchi coleslaw and had a side order of daikon which were equally good. I've been here subsequent times and probably just ordered the chicken. You will be whipped, you will be a prisoner you will be a finger licking, bone sucking vampire that will crave this fried chicken. What more can I say or do to get you to try the chicken? If you're Bryan W. and finally make your way there to taste this bit of heaven, buy me a small box as a 'thank you' for letting you know about this Korean 'crack' chicken. I only say there's crack in it because even when your stomach is full and your mind tells you are full, some kind of force pulls at you and you are right back at it chomping on more chicken. THIS is the reason I come here every couple of months and not every week!! Warning: Do not buy a large box and bring it home with you when its a polar vortex swirling around you and you are bound to your home for the rest of the day. I mean, its just an excuse to devour the entire box and justify that it was "lunner," Lunch and Dinner and you were hungry fighting the storm. LOL! read more

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C'mon. It's Bonchon. As if I'd honestly be able to rate it anything less than 5 stars based on the chicken alone. C'mon. But! Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's dive into the details, shall we? So the newest Bonchon location to hit Northern VA (that I know of, at least) has come in big. The space is downright swank compared to some of its humbler (but equally delicious) brethren, and this location has a seriously impressive beer menu that I honestly wasn't expecting. Tons of local beers, some great Asian beers, even Guiness! Go figure. I know from reading other reviews that there were some service issues in the beginning, but I did not experience those at all. My server, Eugene, was nice, prompt, and didn't give me crap about taking up a table for a zillion years doing work since I got to the restaurant about an hour too early. The owners of this location also own the Centreville Bonchon, for what it's worth, and I think that after their opening jitters the place has finally hit its stride. Okay, so the food. It's Bonchon chicken, so you pretty much know what you're getting on that front: straight-up crack in the form of chicken wings. The chicken is just as crispy, flavorful, and delicious as it is at all other locations I've been to, though the Hot might be even spicier than I remember. Whooosh. And because it's such a popular joint (on a Wednesday, even though this part of Arlington isn't developed yet so Bonchon is literally one of the ONLY things in the area), the chicken didn't take the usual 30 - 45 minutes to come out. It came out much quicker -- maybe 15 - 20 minutes? I was really impressed. Now the chicken can get in mah belly even faster! So, yes, the chicken is amazing, as always. But where this location really stands out, in my opinion is in its other offerings. They have these pork buns made with crispy pork belly, a light slaw, and pickled cucumbers in a steamed bun that will BLOW YOUR MIND. They are SO good. Honestly, I would come here for the pork buns alone. I thought they were incredible. They also serve up mandu (fried dumplings), seasoned fries, the traditional tteokbokki/dukbokki/however you wanna spell it (though I saw they serve it with cheese on top, kind of strangely), and their standard sides of kimchi coleslaw, regular coleslaw, and white and brown rice. Oh, and the pickled daikon, obvs. Extra please. Extra, extra. I'm pretty much just rambling at this point, so I'll sum up. Bonchon Arlington is a super nice upgrade to the Bonchon name, the service was on point, the chicken is as good as ever, and BY GOD THOSE PORK BUNS. Welcome to the Arlingtonian neighborhood, Bonchon -- thanks for popping up everywhere and making me a fattyfattyfatfatfat. I've never been happier. :) read more

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Rob and I were so overjoyed to finally have a Bon Chon in our neck of the woods! Now we can get old, married and fat together on their delicious fried chicken. We dropped by on a Monday night to place a to go order. We were so hungry that we decided for a large order of wings/legs in both soy garlic and hot sauces as well as two containers of rice and a kim chi coleslaw. The wait was about thirty minutes so we took advantage of the time by taking a walk through the cute nearby residential area. When our wait was over, we drove home with our stomach rumbling more and more with the smells wafting through the bags. We chose that day to watch Breaking Bad and let me tell you it was the BEST DAY EVER! The chicken was super crispy and flavorful and after three wings and some rice I was completely knocked out by flavor town. Rob preferred the hot wings but I liked the soy garlic the best. Word of warning, a large order is WAY too much for two people but it made a great breakfast the day after. I just left it at room temperature and it was still perfectly crisp the next day after. The hot wings even toned down a bit too so it was awesome the next day! Bon Chon, welcome to my daily diet and I am excited to bring you to every upcoming potluck I am invited to! read more

Hi Bon Chon, welcome to Arlington! Now I have 4 locations in the DMV to choose from whenever I'm craving for the double fried chicken, yay! The boyfriend and I searched for the closest Bon Chon to our gym to order to-go for NFL Sundays at home. I was on hold on the phone for 10 minutes before getting disconnected, called back 3-4 times to get a busy signal, and finally got through and was able to order. With your order of chicken, you also get one complimentary side (brown rice, white rice, white radishes, kimchi coleslaw) with additional sides for $2. In addition to chicken, we ordered the fried rice and seasoned fries. The fried rice was Korean style with egg tossed into it and was a perfect portion for the 2 of us to share and the seasoned fries were given in a huge portion! I totally forgot about the pork buns so I NEED to try those next time. I was given a 1 hour pickup time, and by the time I came to pickup, it was packed up and ready to go. Unfortunately, they didn't pack any utensils or napkins so we had to get everything together before demolishing everything. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back again soon! read more

I've spoken ill of this Bonchon in comparison to the Centreville location to a number of people, and it looks like I'm on my own. Everyone has responded with "I don't know...I thought it was fine," so maybe I'm just picky and petty. The chicken is good--I mean, it is Bonchon after all--but I felt like it was just a tad bit over-fried, drying out the glazed coating. I'm sure I wouldn't have noticed if this had been my first Bonchon, but considering my very positive experience at the Centreville location, I just felt that whoever did the frying just didn't have that magic touch. Service is a little...weird. They're not mean or unfriendly or anything, but the manager just seemed to take himself a little bit too seriously, seating parties based on a seating chart when they don't even take reservations. Perhaps I'm just not very informed about how seating works, but considering we were waved in the general direction of a large communal booth where the party right next to us were seated only after a close scrutiny of the ever-trusty chart, it just seemed a little inconsistent and unnecessary. It's closer to us than any of the other locations, and it has a more spacious, modern interior, but I just didn't feel as comfortable here. I'd probably come back since there's not enough of a tangible difference to write it off, but I may hold my chicken cravings for when we're running errands a little farther out. read more

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Delicious food. Been going to Bonchon locations around town for years, but disappointed in some portion sizes with this location. The box for takeout family side of fries was more than half empty (see pic). Otherwise, delicious food as always. read more

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Scenario: Sunday night 8:00pm, come home from a day full of craziness too tired to think or cook for that matter. Bon Chon now DELIVERS! uh yea, you read that right folks! They deliver and this could get DANGEROUS but I'm a gal who prefers to live on the wild side so off I go to order some bon chon chicken and sides. I anticipated at least 45 minute wait but to my surprise, the delivery man was way faster than that, nice, and the final product of having perfectly double fried, delicious bon chon chicken brought to me. PRICELESS! Bon Chon, I am a happy gal! read more

Not that my review really matters but damn, this place is the mecca. What else can I say that already hasn't been said in the reviews. The restaurant is casual, yet classy. It's modern, sleek and and on a nice The staff is quite friendly and helpful. Now let's talk about the real deal...the food!!! We threw down on 20 soy garlic wings, zucchini fries and Kimchee coleslaw. Seriously, the combination of the these items (along with white rice)... holy finger lickin' good ish!!! Make sure you have spare change in your car so if you have to park on the street you can pay the meter. Parking is free on Sundays (when I went). I place a second order of 20 wings to drive 3 1/2 hours south. If you have to reheat any leftovers just throw them in the over for 7-8 minutes at 350 degrees and it's like eating them at the restaurant. read more

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Excellent chicken and bbq sauce was outstanding. Very crispy and lots of meet on the chicken wings. Ginger salad also was great!

Amazing service and as always, yummy food. We had a party of 20 and called ahead of time. Reservations are not usually made after 6pm, but they still accommodated our family. 2 waiters attended to us and was prompt with food and very professional. They even suggested for us to order ahead so when we arrived, food was prepared, ready, and hot! Usually food is cooked to order and you wait 30 min for the delicious BonChon chicken. So that was an amazing suggestion that I didn't think of to begin with. David and Jasmine were our waiters and the manager Amelia was whom we spoke with on the phone. Thank you again for taking care of us! We appreciate all the hard work and patience for such a large party. read more

Bonchon Arlington - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Several friends had talked about how amazing this place and I was curious if it would live up to the hype, well it did and then some. The wings are quite tasty and we had a large group of 12 so we ordered some soy garlic and some hot ones. The soy garlic are a little more flavorful than the hot but if you like spicy the hot ones are a must try. The wings here are crunchier than most and if you get the legs some of these large enough you'll almost wonder if they're from a turkey. The wings take about 30 mins to cook but whoa there, speedy, they are double fried and worth the wait. The wings are the star here but the sides are surprisingly excellent as well. The onion rings are well seasoned and not greasy. The zucchini fries are also worth a try, and I think our group polished off 2-3 baskets of each. The pork buns are unique and something I'd recommend. They are roasted pork on a spongy type bread with cucumber, onion, and radish. You get two per order but can slice them up of there is a larger crowd. They have a decent beer selection including some Korean bottles beers but I enjoyed the Bon Chon Ale and Port City Optimal Wit on draft. Also, service was excellent and they were very accommodating of a large party who all arrived separately. Yes it's a little pricey depending what you order but it's worth the cost and I'll be back here. read more

THE BIG: Where my KFC at? Korean Fried Chicken that is. Out of the four Bonchon locations...that I know of, this is by far the best! Located right off of N Pershing and Arlington Blvd, you can't miss this joint with it's distinctive brand logo. Plenty of seating inside and it's even equipped with a takeout section (tucked in the back)! THE BLACK AND WHITE: This is a religious pilgrimage I make a month. It's usually on a lazy sunday afternoon and I always get the same thing. A small wings & thigh combo. Don't be fooled, the small can feed an entire family... and by entire family I mean entire family of 2... and by entire family of 2... I mean myself. That might be counterintuitive to what I'm trying to portray, but I can eat alot and this combo fills me up. They used to give pickled radish and kimchi cole slaw, but now they only serve the pickled radish with the order. Forewarning, it takes them about ~40 minutes to fry the chicken (since it's double fried), so either call ahead before time or make sure you have candy crush downloaded on your phone. The reason why this place gets the nod for me is that the chicken is made fresh and they're huge pieces of chicken. If you leave fried chicken out for a while, it gets soggy and disgusting. It applies the same to korean fried chicken as well. So you know you'll always get good fried chicken when ordering from here. Only 2 flavors: Sesame Garlic and Spicy. The spicy is pretty spicy so be forewarned. However the chicken is super juicy and I always crave the second...third..fourth...and fifth. The sixth is an internal battle between myself and my stomach. Usually my stomach wins. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Small combo plus tip, the price comes out to ~$16, which is a pretty good price considering I'm always stuffed afterwards. Or maybe it's something special about that korean special blend of herbs and spices. read more

This was great find in Arlington. The chicken is excellent. Wings like I've never had before. We tried all three sauces and liked the garlic soy the best. The spicy is gochujang sauce and spicy--but we really like that too. We moved on to japchae and Korean tacos with a side of potstickers. Everything was well prepared. The drink selections were varied. The service was excellent and we never lacked for refills. He made great recommendations and we loved everything we tried. read more

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I dream about Bonchon. The soy garlic fried chicken is the perfect balance of juicy meat, crispy skin, and mouthwatering sauce... YUM It's good that Bonchon doesn't deliver, otherwise it'll be even more dangerous for my wallet. read more

I have loved Bon Chon for years now! They wings and strips are unique and the flavor is out of this world! I always get the small (10 piece) strip in half and half sauces. Spicy and Soy garlic. This could easily feed two, especially f you are getting sides. The soy garlic is always good and the hot/ spicy ALWAYS varies. So be prepared. I am not kidding. I can take spicy foods, LOVE spicy foods. But this recent visit was absolutely brutal. I ate one strip and like the silent assassin spicy hot wings can be, it destroyed me. I had to eat the radish and fries to combat the heat. It was burning my tongue. Totally miserable and could not eat the rest. The burning sensation is what got me. My recommendation to this Bon Chon is to just taste the sauce and ensure it is spicy but not going to ruin your dining experience. The Parmesan fries are always good and consistent! The spicy mayo dipping sauce is very tasty with it. They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. My husband gets the wings and they are always massive! The sauce is the same on the wings too. I deduct two stars because the hot wing experience and also because they started NOT including the free side of rice or co slaw that used to come with it. The prices stayed the same but they took away the side. Co slaw and rice are so inexpensive that just baffles me. BRING IT BACK BON CHON!!! Stop being cheap about it. read more

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Just discovered Bonchon based on a friend's recommendation that these are the best wings in the area--and she was right. First of all, they are HUGE. Secondly, they're juicy while at the same time having perfectly crispy, non-soggy skins. We got the hot & and the garlic--and both were amazing. The "hot" is not lying, our mouths were on fire in an awesome way. And we got the bulgogi and the potstickers also, which were both very very good. And all the staff, from the host to the bartender to the takeout window, were super nice--although we should have called ahead, they were realllly backed up for football Sunday. We will definitely be making this our go-to take-out spot for the rest of football season. read more

"It's all in the double fry." I guess I will always be a sucker for delicious fried chicken. This location is very new and very clean. Our server was very friendly and I had a great lunch experience here overall. The chicken is as good as ever. Pro Tip: Look at my pictures and drool. read more

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If you're looking for some great chicken in the Arlington area, look no further. Bonchon is where it's at! I've been here a few times in about a month and I am still having the craving to go back. I've always gotten the half soy-garlic and half spicy strips with brown rice and pickled radish and I see absolutely no reason to change that. It's a good amount of food too! The chicken I'm pretty sure is double fried and sauced up after that. It's perfectly crunchy and just tastes amazing. I've gotten the pork buns and seasoned fries on an occasion and they are both great also. They don't have the most extensive menu but they do their chicken so well. Also the service isnt "5 star" worthy all the time but I'm willing to overlook it. If great chicken is what you're looking for and you're sick of bdubs or the like then this place is for you! read more

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Chicken is my life. I can't live without fried chicken. I recently moved from Georgia, and being able to have access to so many Korean fried chicken options made my move here so much easier. Most KFC(Korean fried chicken) taste very similar and it usually comes down to a battle of how crispy it is. Came here on a Sunday and ordered the chicken combo (4 legs and 8wings) and a tteokbokki. Chicken was great. We got two flavors: spicy and soy garlic. Spicy was definitely spicy. I'm usually pretty good about spicy, but this was pretty hot. 4 stars because tteokbokki wasn't all that. I could probably make it better at home. The interior was super fancy looking. It also has a bar. Never been to bonchon, but it's a lot different compared to other kfc places I've been to. It's definitely worth going. read more

Damn these pork buns be tastyyyy. Price is a bit steep since you only get 2, but I would say it's a must try at least once kinda thing. The pork has just the right amount of fat, and the skin is seared to a perfect crisp. The bun is nice and fluffy, and loaded up with meat, jalapenos, and cucumbers (a deliciously magical combo!). As for the main, HOW can you go wrong with fried chicken and rice??? The answer: you can't. The chicken was definitely a yay for me. I'm usually a legs and wings kinda gal, but I actually found the strips here to be much tastier. Both sauces are good, be careful though because the spicy sauce ACTUALLY has a kick to it! Oh, and the pickled daikon that comes with the chicken is great! read more

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There's a Bonchon in Arlington! THERE'S A BONCHON IN ARLINGTON!!! I love, love, love Bonchon and hadn't had it in almost a year when we visited on a snowy Friday night in late January. I used to eat Bonchon all the time in NYC. I had heard there was one in the DC area and I finally visited this location! We ordered the large (20 wings) of soy garlic and LOVED it. The service was really quick for a Friday night (granted we visited around 8pm) and the place was pretty nice. It's definitely more of a trendy place than the Bonchon locations in NYC. We ordered some drinks too and our wine and beer went really well with the crispy, savory chicken. Bonchon has the best fried chicken EVER. The one in Arlington certainly did not disappoint. read more

Now Colonel Sanders can argue with me all he wants, but I strongly believe that KFC should really stand for Korean fried chicken. It's pieces of double-fried wings and drumsticks with a remarkably thin yet crisp skin that holds up its insane crunch factor under a messy, saucy, sweet + spicy gochujjang-based glaze. With DMV locations in Fairfax, Annandale, the Navy Yard, Arlington, and Rockville (not to mention other states and internationally), Bonchon makes KFC incredibly accessible for the DC food lover. I have personally been to (multiple locations) an embarrassingly large number of times. If you're super hungry, plan ahead and order before you arrive because trying these monsters takes 20-30 minutes. And you're not getting those little drumlets either - Bonchon is known for their massive pieces of chicken and each "drum" is actually a whole drumstick. One drum and two wings (plus all of the complementary pickled daikon since no one else wanted them - more for me!) and I was full. This is coming from someone who can inhale 20 wings without batting an eyelash. You can order the wings spicy, soy garlic, or a mix of the two. Between the five of us, we got a medium combo just spicy and then opted for a small set of drums in soy garlic. If you can't handle heat extremely well, I'd say steer clear of the spicy! It may look innocent enough but that stuff packs a major punch. I've noticed that Bonchon's sauce is more of a thin, watery coating (though the chicken is still fabulously crispy) while the Korean fried chicken I'm used to eating at home has a thicker, glossier glaze. I'd prefer the glaze, but nonetheless, Bonchon's rendition is pretty darn tasty. Of course, Bonchon offers other Korean fare like ddukbukki, bibimbap, and bulgogi as well as some Korean-Japanese fusion renditions of katsu and takyoyaki (depending on location!) and while they aren't bad per say, you'd get a much better deal and flavor somewhere else, so save the money and stomach space and go heavy on the chicken! read more

Bonchon Arlington - Look at that crispy skin action! YAS. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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$3 drafts and half-off appetizer Happy Hour specials until 7pm. Free parking inside the building (so I'm told) and street meter parking (free after biz hrs too). Just do yourself a favor and get the kimchi coleslaw. MMMmmmmm! Growler refills available too. They have a "Bonchon Ale" as well, but don't get too excited. It's beer from another brewery that's relabeled. I didn't catch where it was from though. Chicken was delicious and I loved the ambiance. read more

I'm happy that they finally opened a Bonchon closer to DC. This place is a short 10 minute drive from my apartment so it's super convenient. What's even better is that I'm within their radius for a delivery so I no longer need to wait there for a hour. Just call ahead and their delivery driver will bring up the goods. The food at this Bonchon location is definitely up to par, if not better than the other Bonchon's I've tried on the east coast. The drumsticks are the best and super humongous. I'm not even kidding. It's like the size of your entire hand. I usually get get half spicy, half non-spicy, and both are great options. I prefer the spicy drums, but I'll usually regret that after a few bites in. If you're into the dining in route, expect for your food to take 45 minutes before it comes out. AND you cannot call ahead to be seated. Ie. Call in your order at 2pm, show up at 3pm, and boom your delicious food is ready. Unfortunately, this location does not do it this way. Again, if you're lucky enough to live close enough, go the delivery route. It's so much easier and takes the hassle out of the waiting game. read more

Yelpers are going to get their hwandudaedos after me for this review.... Truth is Bonchon was OK to me. My husband enjoyed it probably more than I did, but then again he LOVES fried food. For me though I couldn't find anything particularly special about it. Fried chicken is a wonderful thing no matter what origin it comes from. Korean or not Korean -- it wasn't amazing. We ordered 2 drinks: Him - Sapporo $6 Me - Raspberry Lemonade $10 MY drink tasted like raspberry puree. I enjoyed it, but there didn't seem to have ANY liquor in it what so ever. We split the Mandoo app which was fried consisting of both beef and pork. For dipping they offer a type of soy sauce. They were good, but definitely would have preferred them steamed. Hubby chose them to be this way. I rolled with it. For main entree we ordered the medium (6) soy garlic legs and thigh mix fried chicken. I liked the flavor. These are bigger portions than your regular hot wing chicken because of the type of bird they use are not your typical chicken. I can't remember what he said they used. The crunch of the chicken was a little underwhelming. We decided on brown rice, forewent the slaw, and didn't care for the pickled relish which is offered complimentary. James, our bartender was cool. He took care of us, so definitely no complaints on service. Overall thought -- I don't see the craze appeal of this place. Maybe I am not educated enough on what and how Korean fried chicken is supposed to be, but from someone who enjoys fried chicken on occasion -- it wasn't something different or amazing to me that would draw me back immediately. read more

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I LOVE THESE WINGS! Went with my sister on a Friday night and had slight hiccup with the service. After nursing our beers for 40 minutes and noticing other diners arriving later and getting food, we asked a server to check on our order. He returned and said ticket had fallen behind printer. He immediately apologized and offered ways to make it right. It was handled really well and to our satisfaction. Our food came out soon after and all was well. Those wings are so delicious and addictive. If I lived in the area, I'd be here at least once a week. NOTE: The hot wings are HOT, so much hotter than you would think if you've never eaten them. They have a potent burn. If you think of them on a buffalo wing scale of spiciness like at most restaurants, I would equate them to one of those super hot flavors with a crazy name like DEVIL SWEAT or NUCLEAR made with habanero pepper. They are not for the faint of heart or hot wing noob. We ate them just fine, but for most peoples' palates, I would say tread with caution or just go with the soy garlic flavor, which is also excellent. read more

Bonchon Arlington - So good!! Hoping they open a location in Phoenix, AZ!!!! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

If you must Bon Chon, Bon Chon here! Not only is the chicken fried to perfection but the service is impeccable. My group of 5 ordered several dishes and wanted to also try the Japche. Sadly, someone in our group has a condition where they aren't able to digest the sesame seeds that is in the pre-made marinade; We were about to pass on the dish until the manger and staff came to the rescue and prepared a special order of Japche SANS sesame seeds. I've been to several Bon Chon locations throughout NOVA but always come back to this location because of the food, however after this sweet and considerate gesture I will only ever come here for my Bon Chon fix! read more

Love this place! Great spot for watching a game, hanging out with friends, and eating delicious food. Wings are absolutely amazing; better than the legs in my opinion. Lots more flavor. The sides are a little less to be desired in a Korean food point of view, but the wings are so good it doesn't matter to me. Just give me some wings and white rice and I'm good for a huge meal. The restaurant is nice: good bar area, a separate area for take-out orders, and a nice little area for dining. The service has always been great (although I've had the same waitress most times) and there are plenty of TVs for watching anything that's going on. This place does get busy at times and it should! Some of the best wings in the DMV. read more

I've had Bonchon twice in New York, and to be honest I didn't think it was that good. There are better Korean chicken places to get in New York, such as the happy hour chicken deal at Pocha (not to be mistaken with Pocha 32). But I was pleasantly surprised by the chicken that we got this time. We ordered the medium order of wings and legs (6 wings + 2 legs) with the garlic soy sauce. The skin was extra crispy, which I like, while the meat was pretty tender. The order comes with one side, so we picked the brown rice, which greatly complemented the tasty garlic soy flavor of the chicken. I would suggest also getting a side of the radishes as they provide a nice refreshing texture and taste to the chicken and rice. If you ask politely they may even just give it to you instead of counting it as the one side that you have to choose (I think this should be a given because Koreans are famous for their complementary side dishes and especially things like kimchi and radishes). We also got an order of two pork buns. They can't compete with the amazing buns that Ippudo or Totto Ramen make in NY but they're ok. The sauce is hoisen sauce-based and there's a good amount of green onions and other veggies. The pork belly isn't as tender as you would like in pork buns, a little chewy, but not too bad. The total came out to be $24-25 and so with tip came out to be $29-30. read more

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