Ok location, but really nice building and build out. As for the food we had some really really good, and some not so good. The pork buns are delicious, but at $9.50 for two awfully steep. I'd recommend them to try, but would probably opt for something else next time. My wife and I split a medium wing and leg combo (half soy and half hot) with brown rice, and asked for the pickled radish. If we went back we would probably opt for just the legs (they are huge) and we preferred them to the wings, but both were very good. Really crunchy outside, and served piping hot. For the sauce we'd definitely go with just the soy. The hot was good, and I do love spicy food, but the spice was hot for hot's sake while adding little flavor. And they were too hot for the wife in general. The soy however was delicious. The side of brown rice is where things got iffy. It was just plain boring. Literally brown rice scooped into a bowl and placed on the side. Nothing on the table to season them, and not enough sauce on the wings to help much. Just a waste in general, not bad, but just not good. I'll chalk it up to a rookie mistake and get the coleslaw next time. I will however recommend the pickled radish. It's complementary, but must be requested. It was delicious and helped to extinguish the fire from the hot wings. When we go back we'll probably get some fries, or onion rings to try instead of the pork buns, even though they are a bit over priced at $7 for a basket of fries. They looked good, so I'd give em a shot, but $7 fries are tough to swallow. read more

I was so excited about this new location -- it was going to become our "go to" place when we needed a quick Korean fusion fix. I really wanted to like this place....but our second visit was so off-putting, I have had no desire to return. Our server was an older woman, and she meant well (I think), but niceness doesn't excuse messing up our order on several items. She couldn't get our side orders correct, and she forgot to bring out some of the daikon condiments. We were willing to put up with all of these screw ups and didn't complain. However, what was completely inexcusable was what she did with our money. We put in part cash as well as a credit card. She pocketed the cash (which was not a small amount to suggest that it was a tip), and then charged the entire bill on our credit card. When we asked her where the cash portion was -- she pulled it out of her pocket and gave it back to us. Huh?????? It wasn't just the server that made this such an unpleasant experience. The host at the entrance had no social skills and was completely detached and aloof. I really think the service and staffing here needs some serious scrutinizing and retraining by the management. Completely unacceptable. read more

Surprisingly elegant: We were expecting a more fast-casual order-at-the-counter place, like our beloved District Taco. Bonchon has full table service, a host podium, a full bar, and the food arrives on ceramic. The service was just very nice, very courteous and attentive, personable without being intrusive. Somebody is training the waitstaff well. Seems the morale of the place was good. The noise level inside was way too high (Friday night, full house) and we were lucky to get a table outside. The multiple tv screens in the bar area suggested a bit of a sports-bar setup. It's probably a fun place to watch a game and eat abnormally good wings. The beer selection is excellent. And yes, the food was very good. The chicken is clearly cooked to order, it comes out hot and crispy, juicy with a crunchy sweet/savory shell that we compared to caramel corn. The pieces are big. The spicy chicken was right on the edge of too-spicy, giving that intoxicating pleasure/pain cocktail. I was glad I got a half & half order. All spicy would have been too much. We split one order of pork buns (excellent) and I was unable to finish my medium order of wings & drumsticks. I'm a fairly big eater. It's not as crispy when eaten as leftovers but it's still tasty. I just had mine for breakfast. Four stars because the noise level was truly unpleasant, unfortunately. If you are curious about Korean fried chicken, I'd recommend you go. I would like to try their bulgogi but I'll probably just gorge myself on chicken next time. read more

I have loved bonchon for a decade since they used to only have one horribly run location in Annandale. It has become a bit overly popular and not that unique but that recipe and way of cooking are always consistently excellent. Make sure to except a bit of a sensitive stomach the next day if you eat a lot of the spicy ones but it's well worth it for a once every couple month outing. They have expended the menu to include lots of other delicious fried options. I always love their seasoned fries with cheese and spices. The pork buns were good if you aren't familiar but the pork belly wasn't as tasty as some of the Vietnamese places. The chicken was all cooked perfectly, and I always recommend mixing the wings and drumsticks, and the spy garlic with the spicy. It's a good price overall too because everything is splittable. This location in particular is in a nondescript side street but has tons of space inside and a decent sized patio. Full bar as well and servers and food is also pretty fast. read more

I could almost go 5 stars for the deliciousness that is Bonchon chicken... YUM, but I'm not as big a fan of some of their other dishes. Still, especially at lunch, you can get a lot of deliciousness for a fair price. It will continue to be a regular stop for me as long as they keep the chicken crispy... read more

Got 16 wings half soy and half spicy. My wings had cooled but it was still crunchy and full of flavor. Always order at least an hour before closing though read more

First time takes: ordered signature chicken wings in both spicy and garlic versions. Liked the heat in the spicy kind. Accompanied with sides of kimchee slaw (unremarkable); but especially liked the pickled radishes (sweet and cool and crispy). Ordered the pork potstickers. Bland and greasy. So mixed reviews. Bonchon should offer potstickers in a steamed version. Likewise, the chicken in broiled or bar-b-cued varieties. Too many fried items; not enough alternatives. Pluses: good choices of draft/bottled beers and bar drinks. Ambience: clean, industrial interior design makes for an especially noisy atmosphere. read more

Update - Dined in last week and everything was delicious. Ordered the half and half wings and drumsticks, both the flavors were great. Our server Eva was very attentive and will definitely visit again soon. Called at 9:10 for a carryout order. Was told over the phone that she had to check if there was any chicken left because they close at 9:30. She said she had enough for a small order but since I was with a group I had to decline. I asked if there was any way I can order more but she said no. Unfortunate because their chicken is great, service could use a little work. read more

5/25/02 @ 6:50 pm: Awful service. Placed an order for pick up and when I arrived, stood at pickup counter and completely ignored. When someone finally came out of the kitchen, I asked for my order. He checked orders and said mine wasn't ready. Peering over the counter, I spotted my name on a bag so I grabbed it. Only then did the girl working the bar come over to dress me down and tell me not to touch the order. Had she been more attentive, I wouldn't have had to. Just nasty attitude. Won't be back. Ever. It's not like the place was even busy. read more

Love this place! The chicken is super crunchy and flavorful. I always get the soy garlic wings. It's not too sweet. The spicy is way too hot for me. The soy garlic chicken strips are very good also. I wish we can get extra sauce with the wings but I was told it was a secret sauce and that I couldn't extra on the sauce. read more

Bonchon in Arlington?! Yes, please!!! I know that they weren't formally open when we placed our order but the place was booming. I am so glad we called ahead (really, with these crowds you need to call ahead) and were able pick up our order right when it was supposed to be ready. We ordered both the mild and hot wings as well as tenders. The tenders were less than stellar but the wings were exactly up to expectations. Okay, and I gotta say that the kimchi coleslaw is an awesome addition. I love kimchi and I love coleslaw, so this is like the Reese Peanut combo that has me drooling about it as I write this. read more

I was so excited when they opened one close to my apartment because they are just the best fried chicken ever!!!!! They fry (double fry too!) your chicken as orders come in so the wait can be long (15-20 minutes) but it's so worth it. Just give me some soy garlic chicken with white rice and I am the happiest woman alive. :D Just writing this is making my mouth water again. Good thing it's just right around the corner ;) read more

Bonchon Arlington - Large order of soy garlic wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I like Bonchon and find it 100% delicious. It's totally crave-worthy chicken. That being said, it's very fried food and I typically feel gross after eating there. Acid Reflux sufferers beware. I wouldn't recommend it for a hot date. Ambiance is cool, but on the louder side. read more

Finally made it to Bonchon after weeks of debating. Firstly the service was amazing. Everyone from the host to my server was so nice and helpful. My server David nicely guided me through the menu and explained my wing options. The Spice wings weren't all that to me as they were more chili based hot and not buffalo "hooters" style hot. I was expecting flavor with the hotter style wings. The soy ginger wings were amazing! the glazing was right on point. The Kimchi coleslaw was a nice way to cool off with such spicy wings. If you are looking for a wing joint just head to hooters. But if you are looking for a nice fusion of Korean and american this is the place to go. BTW drinks are strong :) read more

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past five years, you already know what time it is when it comes to Korean fried chicken... Specifically, BonChon Chicken - the Korean fried chicken franchise that originated in the Motherland in the city of Busan, Korea. Since it first opened its doors in 2002, it has spawned over 50 locations all over the world - including the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and the U.S. - drawing people into its stores with double-fried, sauceless wings in two magnificent flavors, Soy Garlic and Hot. Without a doubt, BonChon is THE source for the wildly successful Korean fried chicken commodity. The much-anticipated opening of BonChon Arlington most certainly lives up to its expectations, and in fact exceeds them. The sleek, contemporary interior design (rumored to be the same designers as Zaytinya and other D.C. restaurants) has trims of red and pretty lights that run the ceiling. These decorative details, along with the wood paneling, give the ambiance a fun, trendy feel. The bar is well stocked with all different types of draught and bottled beers. Bottles of soju and sake are also available, as are their house mojitos, martinis and margaritas. And, of course, the star of the show, yummy and decadent fried chicken. But much to our surprise, the real treasure here isn't a location closer to the city or the sexy new venue. It is actually the... (read more at http://cettebellelavie.com/post/56063523645/la-bella-bonchon for the entire review plus pictures) read more

I have conflicted review about this place. I love their seasoned fries but their place is too greasy and noisy the service is not that good. An waiter spill the trash over me but he did not say sorry just ignore me and the other serving is slow too plus I am vegetarian just there for my friend party. So I have conflicted review! read more

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I went to Bonchon with a friend for lunch to see what the hype was all about. I was super excited about their double friend chicken wIngs so I placed an order of half & half (soy garlic and hot flavors) along with pork buns and kimchi cole slaw. When the order came to the table I was shocked to see how big the wings were. They were jumbo size hormone induced chicken wings. I forced myself to eat two pieces and gave up. The flavor was pretty good and the chicken was super crunchy but I just could not get over the size of the wings and drumstick. The pork bun was just okay (stuffed with fatty pork). I dont think I will be returning to bonchon again! My friend also felt gross after the meal (No bueno!). On a positive note, the service was great. read more

I ordered the spicy -- which the very nice waiter tried to talk me out of, because I hadn't eaten at Bonchon before and he was worried it would be waaaay too much. He relented after I promised him I absolutely would NOT complain about the heat. The chicken was .... fine? Yes, it was spicy-hot, but not outrageously so. It's also sticky and a bit sweet, and not as crispy as I'd expected. The kimchi coleslaw was also fine, with the sauce reminding me of decently spiced thousand island as opposed to straight mayo. Don't get me wrong, I was happy to eat what I ordered, and the prices are reasonable. But I wouldn't stop there again, even though I drive by regularly, and I certainly wouldn't go out of my way for it, given all the dining options in this area. read more

I love me my Bon Chon Soy garlic wings for the win. If you need to deviate go for their bulgogi fried rice or their salmon ball! Pretty much, I'm addicted to this place read more

I'm allergic to chicken, but my wife and kids and all my friends love this place. I come for the bulgogi, which is quite tasty, btw. Service is quick and always attentive, and they speak great English -- which is more than I can say for the local American delis. Ambiance is bright during the day, more subdued and romantic at night, probably because of all the big window space. We love having group parties here. But some of my friends are so addicted to it, they sneak out here all alone. read more

You know, I can't really say anything much different than the general consensus on Yelp. It's all about the wings! I love the legs too. The garlic sauce is best, but I enjoyed the soy wings too. I like the complimentary pickled radishes and I usually get the kim chi coleslaw. However I just wish the coleslaw was spicier. I've also come to find that the wings aren't as spicy as they used to be. Still, delicious wings and open late Friday and Sat night! read more

Bonchon Arlington - Small order of wings, half and half, kim chi slaw, and picked radishes - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

After years of trekking out to Annandale for Bon Chon, it was a gift from heaven to have an Arlington location. There's a free parking garage in the building. The driveway is between the two buildings, off of Pershing. Not the most obvious garage. But I've always found parking on a side street nearby. The space is bright and trendy. The bar has a nice selection of drafts. Two flavors - hot and soy garlic. Hot is truly hot. I definitely prefer soy garlic. The wings are the usual wingette size. The legs are the full-sized drumstick. The pork bun is deelish, as everyone confirms, but certainly a splurge at two for $10. Try them, but don't fall in love. I call ahead to place my takeout order - they let you know how long the wait will be. Sometimes it's 30 mins, others it's more than an hour. I head over almost immediately then hang out at the bar until it's ready. There's a second entrance to the left of the main door. Puts you right in front of the takeout counter. The counter folks will find you at the bar when your order is ready. read more

It's so clean and new!!!! Definitely catered to the Arlington community with decor. We got the boneless and regular wings (spicy and garlic soy) and my co workers loved it! The boneless is a bit dry so I prefer eating the bone in wings. The spicy flavor is really spicy!! I think majority of us liked the soy garlic better. I've been to all of the Bon Chon's in the area and their flavors and food are pretty consistent. Their drinks are amazing as well! read more

We just grabbed carry out from here and wow, the drumsticks are gigantic! My friend and I split the large mix $22 and it was so much food! I had one drumstick and 3 wings and was completely full. My male friend had a couple more wings than me, but he was also full. We still have half a box of chicken left! The skin was crispy and the soy garlic flavor was delicious. We also got the pork buns (2 for $9.50) and I would say they are underwhelming. The pork belly isn't really marinated in any sauce, so there wasn't much flavor. It seems like they just added a little plum sauce on top of the bun. For a lunch time on a Monday, be prepared to wait 20 minutes for the food to be ready. read more

I used to really love this place and over the last few months they've gotten extremely sheisty. They made their portions smaller and increased prices. Typically not a recipe for satisfying customers. This is really the reasoning for my 3 star review. Food-wise - I'm certainly a fan. Can't go wrong with the half and half wings (original) and seasoned fries. If you like spicy food, their Bull Dak is incredible. It's not overly spicy like some Asian dishes can be, so those who can't handle the spiciest food can likely still enjoy it. Customer service there is good and the restaurant is clean with a friendly staff. read more

If you're looking for delicious wings, then look no further. This place serves up absolutely awesome Korean fried chicken. I always get the wings and go half and half with the flavors (they only offer 2 flavors). I can never decide which flavor I like better. I think the Hot slightly edges out the Soy Garlic; but be warned the Hot does have quite a kick to it. If you're in the mood for something sweeter, the Soy Garlic is a great choice. The wings are always fried to perfection. Extremely crunchy on the outside and very juicy on the inside. The sides are great as well. The Pork Buns are my favorite. I've also tried the Mandoo (Korean dumpling) and Seasoned Fries and neither have disappointed. Although the menu isn't too extensive and the items are a bit pricey, the flavors are amazing and it is definitely worth it! read more

It's just not right, people... It's not right to go in looking presentable only to leave with a face covered in delicious sauce. It's not right because you don't waste this sauce...EVER. So expand your belts, decide not to eat anything else all day, do whatever you have to - you will leave here full of amazing Korean fried chicken. It is a glorious feeling. Savor it. They have spicy and non-spicy. My Korean side automatically favors spicy food, but the non-spicy wings are amazing, too. They also have a boneless option. Out of curiosity, I tried these. They're tender and still very crispy - not dry at all. Bone in or bone out - no noticeable difference in overall quality, so it's more of a preference thing. When my boyfriend decides to eat some of this delicious pollo for dinner at work, I humbly request that one wing be saved for moi. I've been informed that it is no easy task riding home on the metro with delicious food in your lap that you cannot eat. That is true love... I recommend all human beings eat here...and try not to take any on the metro. ;) read more

The food was really good. They specialize in Korean style double fried chicken. We had a nice meal and enjoyed our time there.

It was my first time visiting BonChon, while it was my fiancé's second time. We went in with some expectations especially because we were super hungry! As other Yelpers wrote...they do tell you that it will take approximately 35 mins for the wings to be ready, I was a little bummed at first, but surprisingly, they brought it out within 15 minutes. The amount of wings/strips you get per size order is good, however, other locations have much bigger wings than the ones we got. We got the half & half sauce, and the hot was quite spicy (more so because the wings were super hot in temperature and it just made the taste even spicier), but it's bearable for those who like a little kick to their sauces. The soy garlic was good because it helped cool down the spiciness from the hot wings. The service of the waiters was really good! They frequently came and asked how everything tasted and were on top of it to fill up our glasses of water every few mins. (we needed lots of water after eating the spicy wings, haha) It's a medium-sized place, and we went around 10pm so it wasn't that packed as it might have been earlier in the day. There's a bar area where you can eat and drink, sadly it was full so we weren't able to sit there (there's always next time!) Overall, my experience was good and I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. read more

My friends had been raving to me for a while about how good Bonchon is, so I decided to finally try it. Though it didn't necessarily live up to the hype, it was definitely a solid experience. First of all, it's really tough to go wrong with fried chicken and beer. That said, both of their flavors (Soy Garlic & Hot) are excellent, though I wish the spicy flavor packed a bit more heat - there wasn't too much differentiation in my opinion. The chicken doesn't feel too heavy either - you can eat a lot without feeling bloated or full. This is a great place for groups since you can order chicken for the table to share & pitchers of beer. read more

My husband and I came in here while trying to be "adventurous" and take our date night out of the city (DC) and into the burbs. The service was great. The hostess(es) were welcoming and friendly, our waiter was great. Made some recommendations, gave me extra pickled radishes, kept our waters full- I can't complain. As for the food, it was good. We got a mix of both sauces. It was good, not great. I haven't wanted to go back since the last time so that's why I'm giving it 3 stars That's all from me, folks! read more

Writing an update as management has emailed to clarify the delivery situation. I always appreciate it when a company directly responds to issues. Steven took my order and was friendly and took my information accurately. The food here is great and the staff is always friendly. read more

So this was my first time at BonChon following the hype of a good friend of mine. Maybe my mistake was going in with as much anticipation as I did. All in all here are my pros and cons of my experience: Pros: -service: my service was quick and delightful. Chicken was rumored to take 30 minutes, but mine only took about 10. -ambiance: great set up for a "chicken place", I was pleasantly surprised -seasoned fries were great with the spicy mayo, and the pickled radishes did help cleanse the palette Cons: -slightly overpriced: 6 wings for 9 bucks -pork buns: I have definitely had better else where. Pretty bland, maybe they didn't put enough hoisin sauce Neutral: The chicken. It was definitely cooked well, with a crispy exterior and juicy tender interior. Unfortunately for me, with just two sauces, it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. I had had better elsewhere :/ All in all the experience was positive, just don't know if I'm addicted yet. read more

I've been here twice this summer: once with a group for the family and friends night and once with my husband for date night. I'll preface this by saying that I usually don't really like chicken wings and I was forced here by my wing-lovin' husband. Chicken wings are a religion to him, so when he described these wings with such passion, I just though he was just being dramatic. But, turns out, he was right (shhh, don't tell). Food: After trying these wings, I don't think I can ever eat at BWW again. There's no comparison. They're crispy on the outside with just the right amount of sauce, and you can actually taste the chicken. I got the honey garlic on both my visits as I knew the spicy ones were going to be way too intense (a friend ordered them and couldn't finish) and tried wings and drumsticks. I preferred the wings because there was a better skin/meat ratio (sounds gross, but you know what I mean). For the sides, I have tried the kim chi coleslaw and regular coleslaw. Both were good, but the kim chi was a little too spicy for me, as I have a low tolerance for it. Also, be sure to ask for a side of the pickled beets- they're free and so delicious! I've also sampled the onion rings and seasoned fries, which were good, but nothing special. Service: My husband and I walked in around 7pm on a Friday and were sat right away. I think it gets busier as the evening goes on, as much of the menu is bar food, albeit great bar food. Service was excellent; water never ran out and table was always cleared. Chicken came out within 15-20 minutes. Ambiance: The décor and menu definitely lends itself to being more of an evening/ late night establishment. It tends to be very loud, even when not busy, so I would not recommend this place if you're looking for a romantic date, or even to be able to talk to the person across the table. Great for groups. The reason for a star deduction is that I wish there more creative choices for the sides. The 2 coleslaws pair well, but the brown or white rice option is underwhelming. Literally no sauce or flavoring. I understand they need something cheap and are trying to make money off the apps, but I feel like they could do better. read more

I was left very underwhelmed by the Chicken at Bonchon. After hearing nothing but praise for Bonchon, and loving Korean Fried Chicken, I was very much looking forward to eating from here. I ordered take-out, including the large wings/leg combo with spicy hot garlic sauce, kimchi coleslaw, Dduckboki, Mandoo and the bulgogi wrap. The spicy wing/legs tasted identical to any other fried chicken, there was no taste to them other than 'fried'. They weren't spicy in the slightest. I don't think I would have been able to tell them apart from KFC in a blind-taste test. The mandoo were just OK. The bulgogi wrap and kimchi coleslaw were fine, just a little bland for my taste. The Dduckboki was my favourite, it was pretty tasty. If I had to eat here again, I would likely only order the Dduckboki. Delivery can take awhile (2 hours for me), so that is something to keep in mind if you are going to order take-out. But they do cook everything fresh to order, which is a bonus! read more

Got the soy garlic combo delivered and that probably affected how much less crunchy it was than usual - which isn't the restaurant's fault - but the chicken had a rancid bitter taste to it. It was exceedingly greasy and tasted like the oil it was fried in had been reused for days. It was one of the worst experiences with bonchon I've had across many states. I understand business has been tough for the past year but using rancid oil is bad for customers health, especially unacceptable with it costing almost $20 for just 4 wings and 2 drums. read more

I can't get enough of their super good and crispy chicken, and the sides are pretty decent as well. The entrées that I've had here leave a lot to be desired in that they're not that similar to the real Korean dish... at all. The chicken is doubly fried and super spice if you like that. They also have a sauce for the chicken w/o the spice but I rarely get that one. If you go only get as much as you can eat in one sitting.... No matter how many times I've tried I can't get the chicken to be crispy upon reheating, and I've even asked the people that work there but no luck. read more

It's been 2 years since my last review and sadly an update is in order. While the Navy a Yard location has a new, exciting, expanded menu, Arlington is still just chicken. That would be fine if the chicken was done well. My standby is the boneless wings. Plump, juicy, tender and full of flavor. At least that was the memory. The order I received was pathetic. Over cooked, bland and worse yet the were small...seriously each piece was about the size of 2 chicken McNuggets. I guess I should have been happy that they were small since they weren't good at all. For the first time I took leftovers hone from Bonchon. The dog seemed to enjoy them. Service is almost always great but the food is equally important. If I'm in DC I'd consider Navy Yard, but I'm avoiding this former 5 star neighborhood hotspot. read more

I have always loved Bon Chon. Been going to the Annandale location for the past couple years until this joint opened 5 minutes away from my house! Korean style double fried chicken - what more can I say? Super crunchy and delicious. The wait is much better than the other locations and the place itself is a lot more modern and cool looking. read more

The best place to go in Arlington for fried chicken, period. Two people can easily split a small combo order of chicken for twelve dollars. The double-fried procedure sets it apart from other traditional businesses. Also the Parmesan French fries are amazing too, super flavorful and comes with the best sauce. It's all really heavy so it's a meal I'll only have once or twice a year. read more

Bonchon Arlington - Small drum and wing combo order - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia