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    Bonchon Columbia

    3.6 (243 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Bao Buns bulgogi
    Patrise S.

    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!

    Quite a selection of seating: hightops, bar, and accessible tables.
    Karley B.

    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.

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    Tyler C.

    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.

    Mixed 6 PC 4Wings 2 Drums
    Sabrina S.

    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.

    Cooked well
    Clariee J.

    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.

    Receipt with incorrect tipping percents
    athena z.

    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.

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    Sonya D.

    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!!

    Combo wings and drumstick both spicy and not spicy
    Amanda S.

    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.

    Some good a** spicy chicken that's for sure

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    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 !

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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!

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    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.

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