Recently did a takeout order of wings and they messed it up! Sadly we didn't figure it out until we were already at home munching and found a couple of drumsticks and overall fewer prices than there should have been. Fuming, we vowed revenge. A week or so later we ordered more wings and voiced our grievance regarding being shorted the previous time thinking it would just be an opportunity to vent to an indifferent employee. Not the case. Jason took our call, sounded sympathetic, and with the manager involved, told us to just come by and pick up an order of complementary wings and an apology. Wow, this is a full 180 from the time we ate in shortly after opening. Perhaps the owner has taken the reins on this once sinking ship and righted it. In any case, I am very impressed and no longer have to be apologetic about wanting to get fried chicken from this location. Great work guys, keep it up! read more

It was a little bit of a walk from the nearest metro. If it wasn't chilly out I wouldn't have minded at all. Looks like there was plenty of street parking nearby and may have been a parking lot in back if you're willing to come by car. Our server was very nice and attentive. The portion you get for the price was pretty reasonable too. My boyfriend and I had a hard time finishing a large order and we both can typically eat a lot so kudos for hearty portions. As others have mentioned the kimchee coleslaw and radish sides were refreshing. The two flavor choices of soy garlic and spicy weren't overwhelming which would be better for indecisive people like me who would always take forever to make a decision if there were too many options. First couple of wings and drumsticks were tasty but then it sort of got old. Essentially it felt like fancier General Tso's or orange chicken. You know the sweet and crispy chicken you see at Chinese buffets but with the bone in. Interestingly although some Asians like to hate on buffets it seems like Asian foodies still rave about Bonchon. It was good but I wouldn't want to eat it too often. Maybe next time instead of just ordering a large portion of chicken it would be a good idea to go with less chicken and sample other things on the menu. read more

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Great food. Atmosphere is amazing Out Waiter Superb. Great find. Now im just writing words because the said my review was too short...

Korean fried chicken?!? Yes, please! This was my first time at this location. Im always worried about going to places in Arlington for the fear of trying to find parking when I'm hangry. Luckily, they have a parking garage in the back so I didn't have to drive around in circles. I love Bonchon and I'm glad I was able to introduce it to the bf. The staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered the half and half (half spicy/half soy garlic) with pickled radish and also an order of the bulgogi tacos. Bon chon never disappoints when it comes to the flavor and crispiness of their chicken. The spicy was a bit too much for me but the soy garlic was amazing. The bulgogi tacos were loaded with meat and were quit tasty too. It was just too much food for the two of us. We underestimated the size of the chicken and tacos. read more

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Where have I been??? Hubby wanted to take me out to dinner and I wanted something different. A friend told him about Bonchon and we decided to go. MY, MY, MY!!! It was bomb!!! From the time we hit the door, they staff were very welcoming. They were timely with taking our order. Timely with bringing our order to the table. Kept the drinks filled. The food was tasty. The chicken was bomb. Cooked very nice, crispy but not dry and hard. The cole slaw was a great compliment to the wings. Ever girl loves some good wings!!! I will definitely be back. read more

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The place is a little pricey for the amount of food provided. The bar is very limited with the drinks provided. I noticed when the bartender made a drink with mint, she used gloves which was highly appreciated!! The staff was very friendly. The Parmesan Fries are not worth $6. They are good but just not worth the value placed on them. read more

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Finger licking good wings. How come I have never been introduced about this wings place before. Omg omg omg crispy, hot and sizzling. Not that spicy though, the spiciest sauce was not that spicy for us but again spicy is not for everyone. read more

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This is my first time I've been to Bonchon and I've live in the area for X amount of years. The atmosphere of this place is very casual. This is definitely a place I'd come back with a group of close friends eat and talk. I ordered the 10 pc chicken strips, half soy garlic and half spicy. The waiter warn me that it was spicy and the more you ate it the spicier it becomes. But since I'm hardheaded, I was like "it's probably not gonna be that bad". We also ordered the seasonal fries and the 10pc wings. The fries were very good. They weren't super salty and had really good flavor from the garlic and Parmesan. In addition I loved how crispy the fries were. Even as we were eating our food and the fries were cold they still had a nice crunch. As for the strips they were good had a nice crunch. However most if not all the flavoring and seasoning was in the batter that coated the chicken. The soy garlic was good it has a balance of sour, sweet and salty. Hands down this was my favorite. The spicy was too spicy for me, I'm not use to spice like I was back in the day. My forehead started to get a little (a lot) shiny. One thing I can say about the spicy sauce is that it had very good flavor and it wasn't just bitter spicy that it's only purpose is to burn your mouth. Overall I'm definitely going to coming back. Next time I'm going to try the starters in particular the takoyaki and shrimp shumai or the Korean tacos. read more

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To be honest, I've ordered delivery more often than actually sitting in the restaurant, but the fact that they deliver alone makes me so happy. I used to have to go all the way to Fairfax for BonChon, meaning I'd only go once in a blue moon. Now that it's located 10 minutes from me, I'm much more inclined to eat from there. The physical location is a little small, so if you don't make a reservation during dinner time, you'll have to wait about 20 minutes. However, it's a really nice jazzed up atmosphere. It is hands down the best fried chicken I've ever tasted. I don't know what kind of chickens they use, because their drumsticks are gigantic in comparison to say Popeyes. It's great for groups when all you need to do is get a gigantic order of chicken for the table. Besides the chicken, their zucchini fries are great. Their pork buns are good too, though I wasn't expecting the display (I was expecting a bun stuffed with meat, it's more of a deconstructed pork bun that's fancy looking). As a warning, when they say something is spicy on the menu, they really really mean it. read more

I saw a couple of co-workers eating Bonchon earlier this week and it smelled amazing. I decided to give it a try and have eaten there twice this week. Atmosphere- clean, casual with a bar and plenty of seating. I went there about 30 mins before closing on a Wednesday and it was very chill. Parking was a little tight and I had to circle the block a couple times before finding a spot. Staff- friendly, and knowledgeable. Despite coming right before closing, they were willing to seat me and I didn't feel rushed or uncomfortable. I sat near the bar area and my server was the bartender. I didn't catch his name but he was super cute and provided great service. Food- OK, let me start by saying I am a chicken wing connoisseur and the crispy skin at bonchon is absolutely delicious. The soy garlic sauce did not disappoint. HOWEVER, the size of their wings was a huge turn off. THEY. ARE. MASSIVE. I'd really love to know where their chicken is sourced because these have clearly been given some sort of steroids. I couldn't finish them all in one sitting, but when I took them home I noticed that all but two of my wings was cooked all the way through. The largest two were still pink in the middle. I re-heated them in my Nu-Wave oven, which maintained that crispy skin. The seasoned fries are not remarkable. They are regular fries with grated Parmesan and parsley for garnish. I enjoyed the spicy mayo (which tastes like sriracha mayo). I placed a to-go order today with my co-workers to see if the super-sized wings were just a terrible accident, unfortunately our 30 piece was filled with unusually large wings. I usually don't complain about that sort thing, but I find it to be gross. Anyone who has eaten a farm raised chicken knows what I'm talking about. I'm giving them 3 stars for the yummy crispiness, sauce and my experience with the staff at this location. read more

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It's always delicious when I come here. I always get the half and half medium or large with spicy and soy garlic flavors. Never disappoints in terms of flavor. The spicy has a good lasting kick that lingers on your lips so be careful if you do not handle spicy well. Today I came here with a group of friends and got wings and boneless strips plus tried a new flavor. I recommend boneless if you're lazy but if you want a more juicy bite then I'd go with bone-in. The new flavor they had is called the sweet crunch. I was assuming it would be along the lines of honey garlic flavor but when I asked the waiter he didn't really know how to describe it. He simply said it'd be sweet and recommends it. And I sort of sat there confused because obviously I could tell that from the title... Anyways, we got it and tried it. It simply felt like honey and chicken. Quite bland. I dont recommend it. Stick with soy garlic and spicy. Random side note: I'm not mad about the portion size. It's quite good but it seems like they switched suppliers for the chicken they used because the last time I was here a few months ago the pieces were humongous. Now they're pretty average size so thats unfortunate but oh well. Tl;Dr: Worth. Delicious. Choose soy garlic and spicy for your flavors. Park in the neighborhood. read more

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I was there before my pickup time and my order was sitting on the shelf. I opened it and the wings werent even hot or crispy, more like a microwave texture as well and just coated in sauce. read more

Once you get past the somewhat high price for fried chicken, Bonchon can't be beat. Date of Visit: Many I've eaten here via delivery/takeout/dine-in 4/5 times over the past year, and have yet to be disappointed. I've always gotten the half & half (soy garlic & hot) strips, even though the drumsticks/wings are usually the go-to for most. The strips have all of the flavor, and a lot more white meat (in my opinion). The zucchini fries are outstanding, the pork buns are "meh", and the kimchi coleslaw is a great twist on an old favorite. This location also does a pretty solid Happy Hour and offers a pretty nice beer list, considering that isn't their specialty/target. read more

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What can I say, BonChon is BonChon! Good atmosphere, pretty decent service--might be understaffed? Kind of a wait--but we opted to sit and eat at the bar. Lots of drink options. Chicken is great as usual, we get the half and half medium...super crunchy, very well seasoned/marinated. Do know that the chicken is made to order so it takes a little while...order some fries while you wait--its pricy but they are big portions. Love getting the brown rice and radish on the side, too. Other foods: Zucchini fries: Do NOT leave here WITHOUT getting these. AMAZING. I could eat these all day long.. Perfect crunch and fried-ness, and it's like a mozarella stick without the crazy amount of cheese but the softness and strange smooth texture after crunching through a nicely-seasoned breading. mmmmm. They're regular fries are just as good, too, with a little dusting of parmesean on the top. Dduk-bok-ki: do NOT get this... super spicy.... was basically doughy noodles (gnocchi-like) in super spicy tomato sauce, a little bit of vermicelli noodles and thinly sliced veggies, and strips of fish-cake.... all flavor was lost from my mouth after attempting to eat this. No bueno. And there was like a weird glob of mozzarella cheese on the top. yeaa...don't know about that. read more

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I would give this boncon four stars if I never ate at the boncon in Annandale. This Boncon in comparison to the one in Annandale is not as good. However, this boncon in comparison to the one in Elliott city is a whole level up. The chicken is crispy but I prefer more sauce on my chicken. The wings are a good deal you can get 20 wings for 24$ and you can add a side for only 2$. It's cheap eats! The kimchi coleslaw is spicy and creamy. However, I was so disappointed in the rice. The rice was clearly old and not soft/fluffy. I always love the pickled radish. The service is good! read more

Bonchon Arlington - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm always craving fried chicken and/or wings. Bonchon is a great spot to fix that. I've dined in and it was fantastic - really crispy, hot, juicy wings and some great sides. I was nervous to order for pick up because things would steam in the box and it wouldn't be crispy. Even after a 10 minute drive back home, the wings were amazingly crispy and delicious. We ordered all 3 flavors and the hot is definitely the best. There's a lot of positive reviews for soy garlic but it's just not for me. The fried rice is also incredible - the sesame oil makes a huge difference. So good! Overall, it's a great place to get really tasty wings. If you eat a lot of them, you'll start to notice how greasy there are and the grease taste becomes pretty apparent, too. So make sure to order extra sides like the coleslaw or pickled radishes to cleanse the palette. read more

Why don't they make Thanksgiving Turkey? Seriously that's the only thing that could improve this place. Outstanding Korean fried chicken, so flavorful and juicy. Tried the ginger soy since I thought the hot ones would be too much for the kids. Probably the best fried rice I've ever had- loads of ginger and garlic flavor, lots of egg and veggies too. Chicken sliders were a hit with kids. The Korean tacos were the weakest of the bunch so we'll stick with chicken next time. Had a snafu with DoorDash and even it wasn't Bonchon's fault they still resolved the issue. Can't wait to order again! read more

There's a Super Bowl special being advertised, which is 50 wings for $65. I went online to see if I could order, but couldn't find the special. So I called about 3-4 times and no one answered so decided to drive to the location on Pershing Drive to order that special. I spoke to the takeout employee who said they're not participating in that special while the phone is ringing right next to them without picking it up. Poor service. What's the point of having a phone # if you're not going to use it answer to assist customers? Could've saved me a trip. You all are getting lazy. I used to go there weekly...but I'm skipping out on these guys from now on. A lot of great restaurants out there that provide both quality food and service. read more

I went to Bonchon for the first time not too long ago, and I have to say that I will definitely be going back again soon. When I placed my order, it did not take too long and everything tasted very fresh. read more

My friend loves this place and we were in town. Her new man just came back from several years stationed in Korea so it was a logical choice for us all to have a mea and get to know each other. Let me say the food was delicious - the spicy was pretty spicy but not too spicy, but a bit of a limited menu. All she wanted to get was wings (period) I convinced her to get some tenders and also for us to try the pork belly puns which I really enjoyed. I also enjoyed the lychee martini! I would love to have one of these in SF for a fun Friday night bite out. Service was good, reasonable prices read more

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Five stars for BONCHON! Yasss! I'd never had Bonchon until DoorDash recommended it as an option for dinner last night. OMG it was delicious! I ordered the large, half soy garlic and half spicy with white rice and cole slaw for our sides and my mouth went to heaven. My fiancé normally avoids fried chicken, but he could not stop raving about the wings! Deliciously crispy and packed with flavor, Bonchon instantly became our favorite wing stop in Arlington. I was completely blown away by their quick service and delicious wings! I'll definitely be back again and take some friends when they come to visit. read more

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I love Bon chon! They are consistently delicious and perfectly crispy. I will say they are on the pricier side and i think the wings used to be bigger to make up for the price. read more

Bonchon Arlington - Soy garlic Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Bonchon Fried shrimp shumai was pretty good. It was different, and the Dijon was an interesting twist. I enjoyed it, and it wasn't over powering. There's good texture contrast between the fried outside and the soft inside. Now onto the chicken! The skin is as crunchy as you would imagine and it doesn't feel super greasy or gross. The meat is still juicy and delicious. Warning the spicy is pretty hot but the radishes help cleanse the palette and cool you off. To me, the soy garlic is only ok. Nothing special or especially flavorful, but it's my sister's favorite, so to each their own. Come check it out. Everybody will find something they can enjoy. Though come with a hungry stomach cause it doesn't really reheat that well. read more

This place is great! Always fresh hot food. I come in here for their Korean Chicken Wings and Seasoned French Fries. I also enjoy their drink specials. read more

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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

Two words: Sweet Crunch First time at Bonchon for dinner and it was heavenly. We were seated right away and our server came by with our table with waters and the menu. The chicken wings were truly phenomenal. The sweet crunch and the garlic soy were the best. I appreciated the way you can pick a combo of drumsticks or wings. We also ordered plain fried rice and we were not fans of it. The ginger was very very strong. I wouldn't order the rice again but I will definitely be back for those wings. read more

I am a huge fan of Korean fried chicken and beer, or Chimaek, which is super popular in Korea among other places, so I am glad I have a place I can count on within walking distance from my house. It's a pretty large space inside, good for large groups who just want to sit around and share delicious fried chicken (and maybe suffer a little in the process from how spicy it is). Even though this place is Americanized, the spicy flavor of chicken is actually "Korean-spicy" instead of "American-spicy". Which means you should be able to take a good amount of heat if you don't want to be crying for water mid-meal. Our group ended up getting a large order of boneless chicken first and then a large order of regular bone-in wings. We got the first order with half classic soy sauce and half spicy. The spicy was the better flavor overall because it wasn't as sweet, but you have to be able to handle the heat. I definitely liked the bone-in wings more because they were just more crispy and more "real". The large comes with 20 wings and they were actually a pretty big size for each piece. Each platter also came with pickled daikon, which helped with the spice. We also ordered some of the tteokbokki, the spicy rice cakes, which actually had fish cakes and cheese on them. They were pretty delicious, also mad spicy, and pretty filling. Most of my group was struggling with the spicy chicken, so they could not handle the tteokbokki that well, but it was good. I also recommend ordering a beer with your fried chicken because it's a damn good combo. Sapporo is my favorite, and they offered it there on tap. Definitely would come back for those spicy bone-in wings and a nice cold Japanese beer with friends. It's an experience I would 10/10 recommend. read more

Had lunch here last week and enjoyed our dining experience. The place wasn't crowded but it seemed like they had a very busy carry out line. The service was attentive and helpful. It was our first time here so we tried the Bulgogi burrito, which was a good size and flavorful. We also tried an order of the half and half wings. They were delicious. We couldn't make up our minds if we liked the mild more or the spicy. And the skin was perfectly crispy and not greasy. There was plenty of street parking when we came. We loved it so much we did a carry out order a week later. They give you a pick up time when it would be ready and they were spot on. read more

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This is one of the best Bonchon locations in NoVa, in my opinion. Beautiful interior design, exceptional service and consistently delicious food. When you enter inside the restaurant, you'll notice the modern sophisticated ambience of the place. Lots of seating throughout--bar, dining area, and outdoor seating. Majority of the time we've come to this location, it hasn't gotten too busy that we ever had to wait long for a table. Service is phenomenal--friendly, courteous, and attentive. They do a good job of checking in every once in a while to make sure we had what we needed. Food is also delicious! We ordered the soy garlic wings, seasoned fries, and siomai. Wings are nice and crispy, covered in the sweet/salty soy garlic sauce. We got the kimchi coleslaw as the complimentary side, which is a little cool but spicy. I think it pairs well with the wings. We got the siomai for my toddler and he absolutely loved it because he finished the whole plate (comes with 8 pieces). The seasoned fries are nicely fried and are dusted with parmesan cheese and I wanna say some parsley flakes, too. It also comes with 2 dipping sauces: ketchup and spicy mayo. For families with young children, they have highchairs and a car seat cradle for infants. In the women's restroom, there are 2 stalls and the larger stall had a changing table. My one and only gripe about the place is that their floors are slippery. Like it's covered in some greasy residue (which is weird because I've noticed this at other Bonchon locations, too). So you wanna be careful when walking. I almost slipped and I was wearing rubber boots. Overall, great experience! Love Bonchon. Love this location. Highly recommend! read more

Great chicken!! I've ordered takeout a few times and it's consistently yummy! First, I recommend getting the pork buns (they're wonderfully soft and tender, but not very spicy). Second, I always get the chicken strips which are my favorite!! I like the spicy and garlic flavors (the sweet crunch flavor wasn't very flavorful). But, be warned!! The spicy chicken does pack a kick! Everything always is delivered speedy and packed well. I really commend them for having the chicken separated, so that the flavors don't mix too much. Most places just throw it all together but this is way better. It's the little details that count :) read more

Great food! Came here with some friends and got a bunch if different dishes. I don't think you can go wrong with any of it. There's also a good sized drink menu. My only note is that they aren't joking about the spicy-ness. The service was fast and the waiter was great about answering our questions. Will definitely be going back. 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

The food is good. Call for delivery, but the location and environment are not ideal for dine in.

DATE: Thursday, March 26 PARTY: 2 METHOD: Delivery Moved back to the DMV on, Thursday March 26th, and it was unanimous what our first meal would be. BON CHON! We ordered pork buns, seasoned fries, and medium soy garlic strips. It tasted just as delicious as we remembered it! We try not to eat it too often since it is double fried but eating it reminded us we were home. No doubt we will be back! You won't be disappointed if you eat here. Beware of the spicy option as it is NO JOKE SPICY. We used to order half and half strips because I'm Korean and my boyfriend is Mexican so we aren't afraid of spicy food. Bon chon spicy is a whole different level of spicy! Eat at your own peril. We are addicted!! read more

Came here with my family on a night out, it was a pretty late time so we were seated very quickly. I live out of town but my sister recommended this place staying that it was pretty good and it was super late at night and they were open. The food was decent we ordered the Korean fried chicken and ddukboki. The chicken was pretty good, we preferred the spicy flavor, we also ordered the honey flavor and it was not for us. If you enjoy the pure honey flavoring then you will enjoy this, but for us it was too sweet and it tasted too much like honey for our liking. The ddukboki was okay, honestly not our favorite, it tasted just like spicy paste. Would I return? Yes for the chicken, but not for anything else. read more

Bonchon does fried chicken like no one else. The twice fried method produces an irresistible crispiness and their soy garlic is one of my favorite sauces. I've eaten at various Bonchons in the DMV and one in NYC and the quality is always amazing. I would stay away from getting the bibimbap as it is a bit overpriced for the limited quantity of veggies and meat that you get. However, you go to Bonchon for the fried chicken and that is really what matters here. read more

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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

After living in South Korea, one of the major things I missed was their fried chicken! A franchise from Busan, if you're craving authentic Korean fried chicken, this might be your place! But overall for me, I felt taste-wise there's not too much flavor differentiation between the sauces (besides the spiciness). We came here for lunch to satisfy our cravings. We ordered: Appetizers: (A bit on the salty side) $10.95 - Pork Buns (Coleslaw with spicy chicken. Doesn't stand out but still tasty!) $10.95 - Spicy Crispy Chicken Sliders Entrees: (VERY crispy!!) $12.95 - Combo Small Half&Half (Spicy&Soy Garlic 6 wings+3 drums) with side of coleslaw (Huge Portion!) $10.95 - Chicken Katsu *Note: Wings are definitely more tender than the drumsticks, AND unless you're great at eating spicy, I suggest you try the non-spicy versions! Quoted from my boyfriend "I can't really remember the difference in taste because the spicy was just so spicy I didn't taste really anything else." The chicken katsu was really yummy!! It's a fried chicken patty with sauce on rice. You'll get full, and it'll probably be more left over than you expect! It tasted just like Korea. If you get spicy wings, I suggest you try the pork buns or bulgogi sliders instead! The spicy crispy chicken sliders just don't stand out with all the fried chicken you're already eating. BUT they are good! :) Overall, if you're really craving Korean fried chicken, this place will hit the spot! :) read more

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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'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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