Bonchon specialized in Korean Fried Chicken. The location by the Columbia Mall is open late and always a good option for late night meal. Tried their K-Chicken Sandwich and substituted the fries for coleslaw. The sandwich itself self is made with chicken breast which is seasoned well. It is topped with cucumber salad and mayo. Simple but all the flavors work well together. The coleslaw adds a balance to the meal with a bit of sweetness and freshness. The space is large, there are TVs, has a bar and appears to be a great for a chill night or day for drinks and food. Staff was friendly and food came out quickly. read more

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Came in on a Friday night after an Asake concert at the merriweather post pavilion, it quickly became packed as many concert goers came in around the same time, I really appreciate that this Bonchon stays open late. We got the pork belly bao buns and mixed flats and drums wings, half soy garlic and half spicy. I liked the pork belly in the buns, but the cucumber was cut very thick, making them a bit difficult to bite in to. I loved the coleslaw that came on the side with the wings, and the wings were crunchy and flavorful. read more

Bonchon Columbia - Pork belly bao buns - Chicken Wings Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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3.6.26 Hubby treated me to lunch on my telework day, so we placed a carry‑out order from the lunch special menu. I ordered the six‑piece soy garlic wings with fries, and he went with the spicy chicken strips and rice. When he arrived at the restaurant, about 15 minutes away, the order wasn't quite ready, so he had to wait a few minutes. When he picked up the bag, it felt light, so he checked and realized my fries had been forgotten. They corrected it right away, and they were very generous with the portion. My husband thinks they may have added extra to make up for the oversight. One thing I really appreciated: despite being carry‑out, nothing was soggy. Our wings, chicken strips, and fries were still super crispy by the time we sat down to eat, which is rare. With how expensive food is these days, we felt the lunch menu was reasonably priced at $11.99 per entrée. I've definitely missed dining here, and I hope to take advantage of their weekday lunch specials, available from 11 to 3 PM, more often. read more

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Per my sister who raved about this place and their amazing chicken wings. It is a chain and stepping in was nothing spectacular. Was a little dark and run down looking. The wings were very crunchy and really good as compared to Wingstop. The service was efficient. Not an amazing meal but not terribles read more

Stopped by for lunch and left satisfied. This location is right next to the mall, plenty of parking. The service was fast and friendly. Chill vibes with plenty of seating. The food was just as good as I've had at other spots. Ordered half soy garlic and half spicy and they came out hot and fresh made to order, wings were crispy and juicy inside with good flavor. Also got bulgogi fries which were ok, a bit heavy on sauce and light on bulgogi but ok, probably wouldn't get it again. Prices were reasonable for the amount and quality of food and food was consistent in what you'd expect from bonchon read more

Have always had a good experience at this spot. My go-to is the soy garlic and spicy chicken wings. It's a good combo to switch between getting a kick and the sweet soy garlic. Order ahead if you're in a rush - takes about 15 minutes. If you show your receipt from Bonchon to Kung Fu Tea 2 doors down you can get a free upgrade Ample lot or garage parking read more

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This location was solid overall. The service was fine and everything came out as ordered. The chicken was good, though the drumsticks seemed a bit smaller than what I've gotten at other Bonchon locations. Seasoned fries are good. Overall, a perfectly acceptable meal with no major complaints read more

Although this wasn't our first choice (which was closed due to a pipe burst), it was a tasty choice. The wind was biting and this restaurant was cozy. The food was as good as it looked in the attached photos. We were seated quickly and the staff was responsive! read more

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After striking out on food at kung fu tea on this same block, Jeremy decided on bonchon. We waited about 20 minutes for our order. At least is was wonderfully cool and pretty much empty inside, so I didn't feel like I was in the way while we waited. I suppose people usually wait at the bar, but that doesn't work for people who rely on wheelchairs. He ordered tenders but did not get tenders. I don't know why it's so difficult to check your order before leaving the restaurant, but I rarely remember to remind him. He said the wings he received instead were tasty, but we were on the move and he had been looking for something to eat while we were in rush hour traffic trying to get to pasadena. It was entirely too hot to ride with the windows down in order to chuck the bare bones onto the median. He ate his sandwich instead. Though he didn't get any ketchup so the fries sat there looking all sad at me... Jeremy doesn't eat fries that often but I love them. However, unless you're Thrashers boardwalk fries, I'm gonna need ketchup. I find bonchon a bit expensive for what it is, and don't usually eat here. I suspect it does pretty good business in Columbia, though. Personally, if I want spicy chicken, I prefer Angry Joe's, which is right around the corner. read more

Bonchon Columbia - Quite a selection of seating: hightops, bar, and accessible tables. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Top notch Korean fried chicken. Lots of appetizers that are all great. The sampler is $35 son of you come with friends, it's worth it. Otherwise you leave with lots of leftovers. This place has a bar. I like the fig bombs. And that I can come alone and chill. read more

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Terrible. I ordered the 4 pc drumsticks and got 4 tiny pieces of chicken for 18 dollars!!, I even ordered a ranch and they didn't even give me it read more

Ordered on door dash and it was BOMB.COM I ordered the 8 pc strips,kimchi, shrimp it was so good I really wish they had this place in cali !

Restaurant was a lot more casual than I expected. I had to ask for the booth to be wiped down. But the service was good. Our server was extremely friendly, accommodating to requests, and brought the food out quickly. I only ordered the chicken because social media raved about it. Mixed 6 Piece - 8/10. I got half soy garlic and half kbbq. Both were delicious; the soy garlic pairs well with their ranch and the kbbq pairs well with their spicy mayo. The chicken was just as crispy and tasty as everyone said. I was a little disappointed that I only got one flat wing because I was expecting four. However I think it's helpful for everyone to know that when they say *wing* they're referring to smaller flats and drums. Pickled Radishes - 0/10. NO! If love pickled Korean veggies like me, please skip. Mine were just wet without any flavor, no sweetness or tanginess at all. read more

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I've been hearing a lot about this place. As is my custom, I got way too much food this 1st time cos I just wanted to try stuff. This time, it was worth it. Let's start with the chicken since that's why you're here. I got the 6pc mix: 2 drums, 4 wings. korean bbq and soy garlic flavors. At first I couldn't tell the difference between the flavors, but after my 2nd wing of each one, it became more apparent which was which. I preferred the korean bbq because it was a bit more bold, but both flavors are very good. The chicken was still crunchy after the 15 min drive home. The meat in every single piece of this chicken was tender and juicy. Every bite felt new, so this is definitely a made-to-order situation. I'm not sure they season the chicken itself; I think all the flavors came from the sauce, but it was still delicious. And I've never seen chicken legs this massive in my life. It took me 12 bites to finish one, and I was eating it as I normally would; my bites aren't small. I want to take this time to thanks the chickens for their sacrifice, and the cooks for their service. I'm looking forward to trying the other flavors, and I imagine it'll be even better if I eat it in the restaurant instead of drive it home. The first thing I actually tried was the bulgogi fried rice because I knew I was just going to take a bite to see if it was good, and it is. It has the required slightly greasy mouth feel, the seasoning is very balanced, the green onion on top is always necessary cos it cuts through everything and gives a different texture and bite once in a while. I'll be finishing that dish tomorrow while I watch the House of the Dragon season finale :D The kimchi was also good. I've had lots and lots of kimchi. I can't always handle the real Korean kimchi since I'm very American, but this kimchi has a nice balanced flavor, it's not too spicy, the cabbage has a good crunch to it still. The pickled radish was ok. I wanted a bit more flavor in it, but I suppose since it's supposed to clear my palate, having more flavor wouldn't make sense? But it did just kinda taste like radish water. Maybe that's the point. It did clear the palate, though, so there's that. I came early afternoon on a Saturday and it was pretty slow. Place was clean & quiet, TVs has the olympics on, as they should have. I had to wait about 5 minutes for them to finish up my order, so I just sat at one of the nearby tables. The cashier was friendly. This will be one of my chicken places for sure. read more

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It was my first time visiting the restaurant. The customer service was good. The employee who took my order answered my questions. I ordered the Korean BBQ chicken sandwich without the coleslaw and parmesan fries. Both were very flavorful. The inside was nice. There is insode and outside seating. When my order was ready, the employee brought it to me outside. The food is a little pricey. read more

I placed an order on DoorDash and it arrived missing all of the sauces and coleslaw included with the menu item. It costs $19 to order one item on DoorDash, not even including delivery fees and wait time. I called and someone identifying themself as the manager told me that they're training some new people (apparently their entire staff) who just don't know any better. Is the first step of training not teaching your employees to put what people order into the bag? Whoever is the manager--or whoever is claiming to be the manager over the phone--needs to stop making excuses for their staff. Every single time I have placed an order or come in, something is missing or wrong and every time the "manager" apologizes and nothing changes. read more

I love coming to this location! There hasn't been a wait anytime I've gone in- The food comes out hot and fresh and doesn't take long/ and the staff is always so helpful- the restaurant and the bathroom is clean! I like to order boneless and get half and half as far as the flavors The spicy is HOT! The soy garlic is delicious too! read more

It's been a while since I've been to a Bonchon, so here's a comment on my experience at this location. We were seated immediately (it wasn't busy on a Sunday evening). The chairs were a little dirty, so I asked someone to clean them for us. Service was very slow, despite being pretty empty. We ordered the combo with 4 drumsticks and 8 wings, half soy garlic and half Korean BBQ. We liked the soy garlic better. The Korean BBQ was too sweet. We should have just ordered wings for the two of us. The drumsticks were too large. We got the pickled radish. I usually love it, but it tasted a little diluted (not as sour, but some people may like that). The seasoned fries were really good. I would order it again. We ordered the fried rice with the spicy chicken. We like to eat spicy, but this was easily some of the least flavorful fried rice I've had. It had a very spicy burn with no flavor, and the chicken was shredded (I would have preferred pieces). I would definitely NOT recommend this dish. Overall a better place for lunch and I would do the soy garlic wings only with seasoned fries. read more

Came here on Saturday evening and the restaurant was fairly empty. We got seated immediately and our server was wonderful. She filled our water and checked on us very often. Amazing service. The food was great too, large portions for the price. The tacos were delicious! We also ordered half spicy half garlic and the spicy ended up being way too spicy for us to enjoy and we were able to replace them with the garlic which was so kind. If you do not like spice or have a low spice tolerance, the spicy wings may be too much. While I was eating, I noticed something moving near the food. There ended up being an ANT crawling around our table which made me very uncomfortable if there were more around. It cannot be sanitary for ants to be crawling around tables. I have attached a video for proof as well. When we got the bill, we noticed that the tipping recommendations were by far incorrect. My bill was $20 and the receipt claims 15% of 20 is over $5. I decided to tip 15% which I know for a fact is $3, so I was very surprised to see it was actually $5.68, almost double of what I tipped? It is incredibly careless and bad business practice to assume your customers are stupid and cannot do math. Do better as a business because putting incorrect math on a receipt to take advantage of your generous guests does not encourage customers to return. read more

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Date of service: 11.24.23 staff is always attentive and eager to take your order or seat you. There's never been a time when I come inside and the majority of the tables are taken. Great service! Food: Delicious and made to order. Always hot! Many choices to choose from and most dishes are shareable so you can split the cost. Ambiance: while the ambiance is not intimate the lights are dim enough to go with the decor inside. They make good use of the dining space with plenty of standing rooms for the lines that form. Gender neutral restrooms and there's always some great music playing. Added bonus: There's a bar that you can sit down and enjoy some cocktails and they offer a discount with the boba tea spot a few doors away. You just have to show your receipt. Video: check out my video eating the chicken - CRUNCH OUT LOUD!! read more

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The food was ok. However, the restaurant is VERY dirty, especially the restroom and the restaurant floor. Restaurants must clean every day!

The service here was extremely terrible. We waited an hour for our food, and on top of that our waiter gave it to ANOTHER table (who ordered the same thing), so we ended up waiting much longer. read more

Service was probably the worst I've had in a while. Our server essentially sat us, brought us water (which he didn't refill once empty), forgot to give us utensils, and only brought us a drink menu after asking. Once we ordered food he never came back to our table to check on us, so we never got to order drinks. Once our food came, I was waiting on fries but after about 5 minutes I flagged down another waiter to ask about them, only to find out they were never added them to the order. Also, the tables around us hadn't been cleared off and it was overall very dirty. I should mention that there was a party of about 12 or so people and another group of 3 people in there, so not too busy. At least the food that I received was okay. read more

I ordered a family meal on its website, and the whole process was pretty quick. For $50 (after tax), I got 12 wings, 6 large drumsticks, a bowl of rice and two servings of fries. The chicken pieces were tender and juicy. I especially liked the spicy pieces (I ordered the half spicy and half of them garlic soy sauce). The garlic flavored ones were pretty good as well. My wife really enjoyed the fries and garlic pieces. Both flavors really soaked into the breading: made the individual bites super flavorful! For those that say it's $50 for only 18 pieces of chicken must realize that the drumsticks are super large. The wings are no slouches either. The whole process took about 20 minutes. I will definitely go back if I'm in the Columbia area and in the mood for tasty/juicy fried chicken! As for the picture below, I took it about halfway thru the meal :) read more

Bonchon Columbia - Some good a** spicy chicken that's for sure - Chicken Wings Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

The chicken was just not that great. It's double fried, super crispy, so the dough is very thick. There's draft beer on top which made it tolerable. read more

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I ordered the kimchi bacon fried rice, which at other locations has been really yummy, and I was really disappointed. I've had it previously and it was a top tier menu item before, but this really sealed the deal for me. The kimchi was just 2 large pieces of kimchi the size of my hand, the bacon was burnt black, and there was hardly any egg in the rice at all. I could only bring myself to eat some of it so I didn't feel like I wasted the money :(( I could tell the meal was not fresh and there was not much attention or care put into preparing it. I will likely not be returning to this location. I called the restaurant once after that and nobody answered, at which point I decided to just give up and take the loss. It's frustrating that the meal was nearly $25 but the quality did not match the price. read more

When you have enough of thanksgivings turkey food, this is the right place to treat and awaken your taste bud again! Wait time starts from 20 mins and may go longer during weekends nights or another special occasions. As long as you have a seat, you can wait comfortably and have enough space with tables or customers next to you. We were there on weekdays, and the wait time still around 25+ minutes. 5 Stars for comfortable dining out experience, safety precautions for the customers. Once you put your order in, be prepared for another level of fried chicken! 5 Stars for juicy and crunchy fried chicken, if you like spicy their spicy level will knock you out at first but you'll be craving for more and more! Must order their coleslaw as sides, their coleslaw mix taste very delicious, very fresh and different from other coleslaw we knew. Our order details: Medium combo half and half chicken, 5 drumsticks and 10 wings with coleslaw as side. Korean taco with spicy chicken. This one is a must try item! Steam rice. Our lil one enjoys 2 fried chicken and still licking for more after finishing the meal. **for restaurant, please continuously checking on the restrooms cleanliness and fill out for soaps if possible. You're doing amazing job! read more

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THE **BEST** Bonchon. I've been to the Ellicott city, Towson (the worst one), and DC so far and they cannot top Columbia. - Spicy mayo is actually spicy and not just mayo - drums are huge - more food options - lovely staff - variety of alcoholic drinks - booth tables have best lighting at night However, my cons are: - Website glitches out when ordering - website is misleading with bottles/cans - kitchen staff does not fully cook chicken at times (there have been multiple instances) - higher ups still haven't fixed wobbly booth, chairs, or door to outside seating I wouldn't recommend getting sauce cups due to how small they are for chicken (only) unless you are ok with $1 charge for each! I fear that prices of every dish will continue to rise and become unaffordable... Will coming back here for years to come!! read more

I order from here a lot. The last couple times, the service was not great, and this past time, the chicken was old and overcooked. The cashier didn't really have an idea of what prices were, or any items on the menu. Did not get to enjoy my lunch at all. read more

Service was nice, but spent $40 on food just for the rice to be overcooked and sticky and the chicken to be dry, very dissapointing.

11.2020 2nd visit to this franchise, 1st to this location. I have been hearing about this place for years. They had one closer to my home that I did venture out to try and I did not like it. It's been at least 2 to 3 years since visiting, so I said hey, I will try again today. I'm glad I did. I ordered my food by telephone while shopping nearby. Initially I planned to run in to get my food to bring to my car to eat since I was unsure about the safety precautions considering Covid is going on. Once I actually entered, I noticed social distancing and cleanliness was a priority and I decided I wanted to stay to eat my food. I asked the young lady who I just paid for my order to if I would be able to sit at 1 of the available tables and was told I can't because I ordered my food ahead of time by telephone. I just paid $18 for 10 wingettes and a side order white rice... I didn't think asking to sit down inside would be that big of a deal w seating visibly vacant but it was and they already have my money so I left gracefully. I sat my car and ate my food as initially planned and it was absolutely delicious! Although I was unhappy about being forced to sit in my car, I would most certainly eat here again. Since it only took 20 minutes for my food to get done which is much better than the 45 minutes it took at the last location I visited, I don't have a problem coming in to order, wait and eat in. Well, thats all folks! read more

Bonchon Columbia - 1/2 & 1/2 Soy Garlic & Spicy!! Very Good! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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First dine-in visit since COVID and the first weekend, the dining room has been open for quite some time. We arrived at 1100 to a spotless restaurant with tables marked off for non-seating (spacing protocols), and we were seated quickly. For the table, 20-piece mixed (soy garlic and spicy) and a basket of the seasoned fries (parmesan garlic). I love that Angry Orchard Cider is on draft here, so I always get a glass or two. Wings were perfect. That crunch? The seasoning? Bar none. If you haven't tried these fries before, trust me and order them. So so good. The perfect balance of parmesan, salt, and not too much garlic. Yum. The staff here has always been excellent, and that has not changed. read more

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I finally got to try the famous bonchon I've heard so much about since moving to Maryland. We got the Korean Fried Chicken, pork buns and Takoyaki for take out and all of it was delicious. Holy moly the spicy fried chicken was definitely spicy, I felt my nose start running immediately lol. Definitely will clear out your sinuses! The pork buns were amazing!! I would go back just for those I think. The pork belly was crispy and the sauce was complimenting. The Takoyaki was interesting to say the least. It tasted good but I wasn't a fan of the texture. I felt like it was supposed to be crispy but it was soft and kind of mushy on the inside. Overall, I understand why bonchon is so popular. The food is delicious!! read more

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I've been a loyal Bonchon fan for decades and have supported this location the best I can when I'm in the area. Unfortunately , this location has declined significantly recently. I ordered plain wings and strips - in most Bonchon locations, "plain" doesn't mean flavorless - it just means that it isn't coated with sauce. The plain at this location was totally bland. No flavor in the batter or the chicken. The coleslaw had an unpleasant fizziness to it. The strips were not in the correct form factor and were dry and chewy. I won't be returning to this location. read more

I've been to this location twice -- once for dine in and other time for take-out during COVID-19 time. The employees are really nice and helpful. The seating and interior are nice. Bonchon is known for their chicken, so that's what we always get. I can't speak to other dishes at this location, but I've had their bulgolgi, salmon avocado ball, japchae, bibimbap, and takoyaki at other locations and thought they were decent. The prices at Bonchon are on the higher end for a casual eating joint. I highly recommend the family meal for $33 if you've got ~3 people, which is 12 wings and 6 drumsticks, plain fried rice, and 2 sides (pickled radish, fries, or coleslaw). I definitely recommend the soy garlic flavor, bone-in wings, and pickled radish! The pickled radish comes in large containers when you order take out and is really refreshing to have with the chicken. The chicken drumsticks and wings are large and are moist, crispy, and sweet/salty. I remember spicy was too hot much for me, but I'm not a huge fan of spicy in general so take that as you will. The plain fried rice was actually pretty tasty, although a bit oily, no protein, and not a huge portion for a normal price of $12. Parking is easy -- big parking lot with abundant free spaces. Also located next to a Kung Fu Tea if you want to satisfy your boba craving at the same time. read more

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This Bonchon is my absolute favorite. We drive out this way sometimes just for Bonchon! Service, food, and cleanliness is always a 10/10. read more

Placed an online order for 3 items for a total of $32.97 (before tip). Went to pickup my order and was told my order did not go through their system properly and therefore was not ready. Was told they could just order it as a carry out and I could pay at the store. Hostess put in an order for the SAME 3 items and gave me a total of $55 and change (before tip). Not sure what the almost $25 difference was but needless to say, passed on reordering in store. read more

My friends have raved about Bonchon for years, but I'd heard the menu wasn't exactly on the healthy side. I was under the impression it was Korean fried chicken, so I wasn't in any major rush to clog my arteries. However, Friday evening during a break from playing endless games at Main Event, a friend and I wandered by Bonchon and decided to eat there. We had our temperatures checked then settled in to a table to peruse the menu. I was actually quite surprised at the variety, it's not all high calorie fried chicken. I mean, there were A TON of high calorie options, but they had a lot of just regular Korean entrees (and I LOVES me some Korean food). We both got the bibimbap, me the spicy chicken, him the seafood (minus squid). We both dug in and fell in love. The bibimbap was amazing, as good as I'd had an any Korean restaurant. Service was good and the space is pretty modern and very clean. Will be back to try other non-fried menu items. read more

Bonchon Columbia - Spicy chicken bibimbap - Chicken Wings Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

We ordered a family combo 1/2 soy garlic/1/2 spicy with fries and coleslaw. Super crisp chicken and tasty. Caution the spicy is very spicy but not too bad for us ;) Recommend the pickled radish cold, kimchi, and seasoned fries. All delicious and filling. Great take out folks. Huge drumsticks. read more

This was our first time trying Bonchon, which was requested by our son for his birthday. We ordered carryout for lunch. The lunch prices are offered from Monday to Friday until 2:30 pm so you save up to $3 from dinner prices. Wait time was 30 minutes since we ordered in person. We tried the soy garlic fried chicken as strips and as wings and drums ($9.95 each). The chicken comes with a side and we chose fries. The chicken pieces were large, delicious, and crunchy. If you had to choose between strips or boned chicken, the strips are more moist inside. A large portion of fries was provided and could actually feed 2 people. We also tried the bulgogi beef Korean tacos (3 for $9.95). They were large, tasty, and included cole slaw inside. This was definitely a big change from the taste of a Mexican taco. Finally, we ordered the seasoned zucchini fries for $8.95. The portion was really small and not worth trying. They were heavily battered with little zucchini in it. Just stick to the regular fries. Overall, we recommend Bonchon and hope to try more entrees in the near future. read more