This is a bistro version of Korean food but it is surprisingly good, if not authentic. Christmas shopping at PG PLAZA leads to the inevitable chorus of "I'm hungry" from my kids who are always angling for a way to eat "out" food. After considering our options, we settled for Bonchon as likely a more healthy option. Wrong. We walked in and the lady had an attitude. Knowing Koreans like Jamaicans always have an attitude, I persevered in telling her that we needed a table for 7. The restaurant was totally empty as it was a Wednesday night, and her furrow dropped even lower when I told the kids no Thai teas or boba at 7pm as this was dinner not a treat and it was too much sugar lol. We ordered 16 wings with soy garlic and spicy sauce, Korean tacos, chicken fried rice, vegetarian udon noodle soup with mushroom, bulgogi bibimbap and a chicken bibimbap. The long and short of it was, the food was good and most people cleaned their plate. They don't have a kid's menu so I usually have my 14 yo daughter and 6yo son share an entree because she's picky and he's greedy. My 10yo son ordered chicken fried rice which was MASSIVE. I gave his sister and his brother some rice, and he also had some Wings and one of his sister's tacos. I heard not a peep as he devoured every bite. It was a quiet meal. We do a lot of chatting at the table normally and it wasn't that late! My 17 yo son-who eats like it's his full time job - couldn't finish his bulgogi bibimbap ( or so we thought). He asked for a box and then ate it all out of the to go box. The 10yo got an extra lunch out of the chicken fried rice even after sharing with his siblings and my oldest daughter (20) got 2 full meals from her spicy chicken bibimbap. There were rave reviews on the spicy wings, Korean tacos with both soy garlic and spicy chicken and the chicken bulgogi. My son who ordered the bulgogi didn't rave but he did fully make a glutton of himself, so I'd say that speaks for itself. I had the noodle soup and it was massive. It made a comfortable three meals for me and the broth was so nicely seasoned- it would be PERFECT for being sick and ordering carry away. Overall, I think the bad reviews are for the service. She was efficient, the food was plated beautifully and it was all good. The only standout mistake was she forgot my daughter's order of kimchi and when she brought it, it had not fermented wholly and it was SWEET!!??!!!! The mind REELS. We did not enjoy it. If you like kimchi, maybe don't order it here lol. Overall 3.5/5 rounding up instead of down because she wasn't rude, just morose and terse, and the food was amazing. read more

I love Bonchon Such a delicious menu! I recommend the spicy strips, chicken Katsu, all of the Bulgogi beef dishes and the popcorn shrimp.. They also have some new sausage skewers and they are amazing And their donuts for dessert are incredible Definitely a wonderful place to get lunch and dinner You will definitely leave stuffed and satisfied read more

Hands down the worst chicken I ever ordered and I eat a lot of chicken. I even just ordered from them the day before so what I found out was the different Bonchon locations sell different chicken and even cook it differently. Sadly this suppose to be restaurant sit in style and they got all the lights out in this place except at the door way. So coming inside I was skeptical. Ordered via Uber eats as always just like the day before but this time I wanted to see the place I got my delicious chicken from the day before. Come to find out I was sent to a restaurant location in hyattsville. The day before I ordered delivery and it came from a good delivery location that's not even a store front Bonchon but the chicken was amazing from here. The service at this Bonchon in hyattsville horrible I spent 55$ for chicken and couldn't even get a free ranch. They were an extra 1.50$ not even pre packed these are small cups they pour into, for 1.50$ that's horrible after spending 55$. To get home and my whole 6 piece was burnt to the meat. I never thought I would chip a tooth eating chicken but this here Horrible. Y'all need to do something about this location I believe it's the worst one in our whole area they don't care about the customer or customer service. read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - 6 piece chicken mixed plain. - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

LOL! Okay, hear me out - the reason I'm giving this location 1 star is simply due to the service. It was so bad that it really overshadowed everything else. We had a party of 4 at around 11am on a Thursday morning, and from the moment we walked in, the service was trash. The woman at the counter basically didn't speak, wasn't friendly, was exceptionally unapproachable the entire time, in every single encounter. She acted annoyed from the beginning (keep in mind that we were literally the only customers in the restaurant), and like she was extremely inconvenienced and she didn't want to serve us. Every response she gave came off that she was annoyed with serving us. Everything we asked/ordered was an inconvenience to her. She snatched the menus from us after ordering, just very rude overall. She also had in airpods and was talking on the phone most of the time she interacted with us as well. The food was fine, but I don't even want to bother talking about it because of how terrible the service was. Also, the ambiance was terrible - it was completely silent, a bit hot, kind of a mess (like they were stocking or doing inventory). This was my first time at Bonchon and definitely will be my last! CERTAINLY at this location. The parking also sucks. read more

We currently live in CA but my husband graduated from University of MD, and the DMV is home for us. I need a spot to host a surprise celebration and to gather our close family and friends. Bonchon was the perfect spot as I could order large portions and accommodate a large group of 60 people. Wendy was amazing. She answered all my questions and ensured that I was ordering the right amount of food. I ordered trays of rice, fries, japchae and soy garlic wings. It was the right amount for my group. Wendy and her staff ensured that my party was taken care of. She even offered to have pictures displayed on their tv screens while our party was going on. All in all, we had a great celebration with great food and company and thank you to bonchon, wendy and the staff for making sure the celebration went smoothly! Also, they validated parking for up to two hours with the garage across the street. read more

This one has the best strips, I love it. Thank you! We'll be ordering more soon when I have the latest night craving

Honestly super disappointed with the food. I've had food from this bonchon location before and it seems like the quality of the food has gone down hill. Almost everything was missing toppings and was oily/soggy. Won't be ordering again. read more

Came really quick to get something small. Not going to lie I def won't be coming back! The lady in the front was rude as hell and barely acknowledges you when you speak/place an order. I normally leave a little tip even if I do a to-go order but I watched her assist a few customers and it wasn't just me....the way she just handed me my food was even lowkey rude. Like they really need to work on their service and just being more welcoming to customers! read more

Disappointing Experience - Didn't Even Get to Try the Food I was really looking forward to dining here, but my experience was incredibly disappointing. First, the waiter accidentally spilled soda all over me--not just a little splash, but enough to make me uncomfortable for the rest of the time I was there. Mistakes happen, but what really bothered me was how poorly it was handled. There was no real apology, no offer to help, just an awkward like it was no big deal. To make matters worse, I felt completely out of place as the only Hispanic person in the restaurant. The service was noticeably different for me compared to other tables, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I wasn't exactly welcome. After waiting an unreasonable amount of time, and giving me the wet menu she dropped on me. I finally gave up and left without even getting to try the food. I don't know if it was bad luck or just the way this place operates, but I won't be coming back to find out. read more

This used to be one of my favorite Korean places to go to back in the days. I'm utterly disappointed with where this places headed. It used to have an amazing vibe/atmosphere, and my friends and I would always order their tteokbokki and bibimbap. There's free 2 hour parking in the area. Upon arriving to the place, I had noticed that they had build a whole entire wall separating the main part of the restaurant (now blocked off) and customers. It felt more like a cheap Asian food takeout than a lovely restaurant. It honestly gave an isolating impression and put me off. I had ordered tteokbokki, and I still love the fried sushi-like rolls that came in the dish. However, when I brought the dish to my car in the bag they gave me, the sauce was leaking all over the bag and the container's lid was undone. They need to figure out how to better seal take-out orders. The food itself was just alright. There's some flavor, the noodles were soggy...but I still enjoyed that traditional tteokbokki taste. I'll give this place another go once they open back up for dining in but I don't recommend ordering tteokbokki for takeout. Overall, was disappointed. read more

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service sucks, why are we dealing with young managers that don't have good customer service read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - No refunds if they make a mistake and unprofessional managers - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

We have gone here many times. We like the soy garlic and spicy chicken. We do not like any of the sides. The chicken is pricey.

This location is located near the movie theater entrance by PG mall. It's convenient when you want to do dinner and a movie. My only qualm is the language barrier. Wait staff is super nice but she got our order wrong because she didn't understand me. Food was delicious. Had to send the fried rice back because of too many onions. Beware of that. If you get boneless wings for your kid, ask for sauce on the side. Sauces are strong. read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Chicken Waaangs....with a "wholelotta" Swag and Flavah!! As loud as I can say it...."BONCHON....is the ______!" .....To keep it PG...."BOMB!?"...."JAM".....you fill in the blanks. lol I have had quite a few chicken wings (chicken forearms, elbows and biceps with no hands...technically speaking) in my day. I'm talking "fried, dyed, laid to the side" in every sauce and way possible; but none like Bonchon. This stuff is good....correction "hella good!" The wings are cooked to perfection. Never once have I ever tasted unflavored, dry or burned wings the many times I have eaten here. It's seasoned and has the best --most flavorful, crunchy skin. So, what makes their wings so special and hold helm to such high regard!? I know the secret....its in the sauce and it so addictive. Their frying technique, coupled with the sauce is insatiable. On top of that, the fried-crackle crust is like 'crack' and leaves you salivating for more. I have had this stuff as leftovers the next day....and the crispy-crunch factor remains even after being refrigerated and reheated!! You have two choices of flavors: Soy Garlic and a Spicy flavor that resembles a Sriracha profile. The ground red-chilies and garlic flavor....add a burn and ting....that even your lips are on fire! I came to this location for some late night eats and drinks, with friends. We ordered both a mix of the spicy and soy garlic wings. Everyone's tongue and sinuses were on alert at our table from the spicy as soon as it arrived. LOL. Personally, for me, the Soy Garlic flavor sets the wings off the best and is my favorite. My only suggestion to you....Eat this stuff in moderation! You have been warned; I'm telling you to proceed with caution otherwise this place will soon become "Your Pusher" baby...food drug addiction for sure! There are several other worthy items on their menu such as the Bulgogi Fried Rice and spicy pork potstickers. But the wings, its complimentary sides and a cold brew is all you need to walk out of there full and on cloud 9! Overall Rating: (4 Stars!)....5+ Stars on the Chicken tho'...for sure!! The customer service at this location is the only thing lacking compared to the Navy Yard and Arlington locations....a little slow and lacking....1 Star deducted. But in all, Bonchon offers up great food, the best wings in the DMV, and is the ideal place to hang-out in groups....or just to simply catch up with a friend 1 on 1 over some good quick eats and convo. This place definitely gets my....Certified: "Hittin' n' Stickin'!" stamp of approval! read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - Parmesan Fries - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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I've eaten at this establishment via Uber and in person...it literally hits the spot every time. By far my favorite location, and this entire time I thought that a review was written. My apologies. So in addition to excellent food they also have amazing employees. Let me tell you how I know. I've recently come to terms with the fact that sesame isn't my friend, so much so that even consuming a tiny amount will incite a reaction. With that being said, I was CRAVING tteokbokki and called the establishment with a few questions. Their website shows allergens for every menu item, and I was curious as to whether or not you could make it without the sesame, whether it was the seed/oil or both, and whether it would be too much of a pain. Not only did the employee go out of her way to find out, she offered to have the dish made without it and (this is IMPORTANT), clearly stated that it would *not* taste the same. Important because maintaining taste is crucial and omitting a key ingredient is going to change everything. That's like walking into an Italian restaurant with olive allergies. Olive oil has a strong taste and is used in most dishes, so they will literally taste different. So instead of throwing a tantrum like our "beloved" Karens of the world, I simply thanked her for checking and ordered a different dish along with the deeeeeeeeeeelicious soy garlic chicken drums. Let's be honest, she really could've laughed and asked if this was a prank. Instead, she chose the classy route which included *not* making me feel ridiculous for asking about an ingredient that's central to Korean cuisine. ::applause:: I would've laughed with her :D All jokes aside, it means the world that someone would go out of their way to check this. I never got the name of the employee or cook that checked everything, but hopefully they come across this review. Thank you. read more

My son and I walked in to place a to-go order after our matinee next door. The woman working the counter was unnecessarily rude and unhelpful. All we did was ask about the sauces, but that seems to be too much of a bother. Even my 11 year old son commented that that lady was not very nice. The restaurant was completely empty. If you are looking to keep customers, please be nice to the people coming in. read more

I've only ordered on DoorDash but omg.. the soy garlic wings are sooooooo good! The crunch is everything and the sauce is so tasty. I don't recommend getting the plain wings though. They don't have any flavor whatsoever. read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - 16 pc Wings - soy garlic - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Just had the new Korean bbq wings delivered from Bonchon and they were pretty good. They were a little sweet but very crispy. read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - Korean BBQ wings - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

I picked up an order of spicy chicken fried rice and wings from this location and the rice that I received was not made by Bonchon. It was not even close to the rice I've gotten at other locations. I believe this rice was made at a different place entirely and it was not what I wanted at all. This actually happened back in May and I filled out the contact form for someone to reach out to me regarding this but no one ever did. I even filled out another form to follow up a month later and I still have not been contacted. I only just remembered this because I drove by this location two days ago and I was reminded of the terrible experience I had with this specific location. I've never had any issues at any other location and I have not been back here since that day. read more

Come for the delicious fried chicken, not for the service. Customer service here is not really top notch and barely satisfactory. Courtesy may be a foreign concept here. The server didn't want to write the order down initially but was continually messing up the order each time they repeated it back. Eventually our suggestions were heeded and it was written down. On to the most important part, the food! Most people get the drums but don't sleep on the wings! The wings are fried just as good and tasty. Plus I feel like I can better monitor my food intake with wings. I got half sweet crunch flavor and half soy garlic. Sweet crunch is a new flavor I enjoyed. Soy garlic is classic and always taste good. I also ordered the edamame. It had just the right amount of salt. You also get a pretty good amount of edamame, as a side it was relatively filling. We also had an order of the parmesan fries. There was actually enough parmesan on the fries to justify the up-charge. Of course I'll be back because I come purely for the fried chicken. The place is clean and the parking garage allows you to park free for two hours. Just come get some fried chicken! read more

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Today, I'm in Hyattsville, Maryland, and my friend took me to get some KFC--aka: Korean Fried Chicken at Bonchon. The fried chicken was good and extra crispy and the chicken in two delicious flavors, soy garlic and spicy. To me, the spicy chicken was not Texas girl spicy. We ordered a large variety of items. I really liked the chicken fried rice and the fried chicken. The kimchi was different, it was sweet and garlicky. The Parmesan fries were tasty too. read more

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I love KFC aka Korean fried chicken. The real fried chicken. I came here tonight with a couple of friends and there were barely any customers. When I told the hostess there were four of us, she looked at me weirdly and confused. I said it again and she told me to then wait. I think I was confused that she seemed confused. We ordered the 20 piece wings (half soy, half spice) and the japchae. The wings are crispy and delicious! The japchae isn't bad either. However, I came home and was EXTREMELY thirsty. Like no matter how much water I drank I couldn't quench my thirst. My friend said the same thing. Idk if it's the excess of salt but I think I need a gallon of water after that. read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

I called an order to pick up because it was on my route to my destination. I absolutely had this location. Parking for pickup does not exist. Having to pay to park is just stupid for carry out. Parked in the drop off zone. Walk in and the is a wall erected with a pick up wend and a box where they slide you food. The appearance looks cheap and filthy. Reminds me of liquor stores or gas stations where the workers are behind thick plexiglass. Walk up to the window and state my order. The guy behind the window talks. I'm thinking he is talking to me, nope so I stand there because I know he sees me. He ends one call and takes two more calls as I am standing there. So I pickup my phone and call him asking can I pickup my order. Confused, he tells me to wait. I tell him my order is sitting behind you. He hangs up and take another order. At this point I am pissed. I remind him that you take the people that are present over phone calls and that it is rude to make me and other ppl wait while he continues to take orders over the phone. Not being able to do more than one thing at a time, he has to end his call (I think he put them on hold). At this point I have given him my name and phone number twice already. He responses asking me what do I want to order. I just told I am here to pick up and order that is behind you. I normally give 1-2 tip for pickup. I guess for good gesture. I may have to reconsider only doing that when I can pay at pickup or if I know how they do business. Upset I walk out with my food. I take issue with foreigners that own/do business in communities that the minorities are the majority. They have no respect or customer service. You get what you give. I won't patronize these types of businesses and would others. As customers of this business we are telling them that there customer service is acceptable. I will make a call to PG county Food Safety, Permits & Inspections. There are locations other in Hanover, Ellicott City, Columbia, and the Navy Yard (the best). read more

For a popular & heavily franchised eatery offering Korean specialty fried chicken concoctions, non meat eaters you can partake, enjoy the menu & atmosphere as well. After receiving a brief overview of Bonchon & the possible modified menu items by my favorite consumption companion & human food-a-pedia...I became open minded to eating in a chicken restaurant & started my Asian fusion foodie journey. Nestled in a booth with black table linen, Wendy our Server was immensely jovial in getting us started & taking care of us. Even if that meant double & triple checking with the kitchen on our behalf. The best part of trying a new restaurant with a repeated customer is the ease of inquiries, ordering & sharing multiple favorites. Our table was graced with Pickled Radish, Japache, Kimchi Pancakes & a Salmon Avocado Ball. Japache prepared with vegetables only & another first in trying Glass (Sweet Potato Starch) Noodles that was tossed in light Sesame Oil & Soy Sauce. We each had 1.5 of the Kimchi Pancake Trio that provided us with nicely fried & savory Korean flapjacks. The Salmon Avocado Ball was full of Avocado, Imitation Crab Meat, Cucumber & Fish Roe wrapped in Fresh Seated Salmon. Drizzled with Unagi (Eel) Sauce & topped with Crunchy Tempura Bits made the ball complete. It was a little rich for me yet tasty. Bonchon in Korean means 'My Hometown'...welcome home meat & non meat eaters. My first time encounter will not be my last...a winner winner non-chicken dinner experience. read more

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Chicken is great but a bit mono flavor. Fries super crispy. Had Bul dak and was very disappointing.

Service: Very attentive. I come here often enough to notice some subtle changes. Since it is located right next to the movie theater, it is so convenient to catch a matinee show then grab dinner right after. They had a slow night so they are very attentive to my table. Food: Soy Garlic Wings - Best choice. I have had other cuts of their chicken, and I believe the wings are the best. Crunchy from being fried and sticky from the sauce. Nothing can go wrong if you order this. On to my next food adventure... read more

Midway through this review I thought to myself why am I doing this review! If you ain't been to @Bonchon by now...Yeah. Nonetheless for those that don't know, Bonchon specializes in Korean fried chicken. With several locations in the Washington DC area I went to the one located at 6507 American Blvd., Hyattsville M.D. OK so the spot has starters like pork buns (pork belly, with soy garlic sauce, Top with coleslaw, sesame seeds, Katsu sauce, and cucumbers $9.95), and Shrimp Shumai (Fried or steamed shrimp dumplings, drizzled with honey Dijon mustard sauce $6.95). Their main dishes include Korean tacos( $9.95), Fried rice ($9.95), Bibimbap (white rice, assorted seasonal vegetables, sesame seeds, and egg served with BonChon Bibimbap sauce with your choice of protein $11.95), and their Bull Dak (Spicy chicken stirfry served with onions, scallions hot pepper sauce, Rice cakes, sesame seeds, and mozzarella cheese $13.95). I've heard that all these meals are delicious! But let's face it I'm here for the chicken. So I copped there 10 piece wings (pictured-half soy garlic, half spicy $12.85), their 10 piece boneless chicken (pictured-half soy garlic, half spicy $12.85), their zucchini fries (pictured-Breaded fried zucchini top with Parmesan cheese, garlic seasoning, and parsley flakes with sauce $7.95), AND this Japanese carbonated drink (not pictured-$2.50). So STAMP all the chicken. I've been coming here for a few years now, and their chicken never disappoints. It's crisp, always hot, and sticky delicious!! It's like the sticky sauce preserves the crunch. Excellent food. TRUST. The zucchini fries were delicious too. Dipped in the unknown sauce...yum!! The soda tasted like a Sprite with cherry flavor. It was FUN to open...it took me a hot second to figure it out. Honestly, I didn't try the coleslaw nor pickled radish. They simply aren't to my liking. Customer service was decent, this place has changed via not being able to fully go into the restaurant. It's a carry out situation now. The carryout waiting area wasn't very clean. Online ordering makes you get an account. They still accept cash, and parking was metered. I still love this place though. Try them if you haven't already. That's it. #Koreanfriedchicken #bigschlimsreviews #zucchinifries #soygarlic #spicy #deliciousness #wings #fulfilling #goodeats #Bonchon #tryit #thatsit read more

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Food: 5/5 - Super delicious and crunchiest Bonchon I've ever had! The chickens were smaller than usual though. I got the medium soy garlic combo with French fries. Service: 3/5 - The servers weren't very welcoming but their English didn't seem too fluent either. Environment: 4/5 - Pretty quiet and empty when I went around 7pm on a Thursday night. Parking is free for the first two hours. This place was pretty good, I normally go to the one in Rockville. They have less customers than the one in Rockville. This place is also bigger. read more

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Great food and service. The chicken was delicious, I love spicy food but the spicy chicken is extremely spicy. Soy garlic Chicken was delicious read more

This was my first time ever going to this branch of bonchon. There is a lot of seating space for family and couples, and as always the staff was super friendly. I ordered a teriyaki chicken meal which was reasonably portioned for the price, and the meal came with a small complementary salad that was quite yummy. I came on a weekday evening with a friend without a reservation and there was lots of seating space, so I'd say its not so busy at these times. It is also super conveniently located next to a bunch of other stores and the movie theater. read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - Unexpected drink menu - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Used grubhub for delivery from this location. Food arrived hot and delicious. We got seasoned fries, a 20 piece wings with soy garlic sauce and pork buns. The fries had a nice crunch and were well seasoned, the wings had enough sauce and the pork buns were good, though could have had a bit more filling. Would definitely order from this location again! read more

Ordered the octopus dumplings, super mushy and I had to return them. Also ordered the chicken dumplings, over cooked and too chewy. Customer service also doesn't exist; no greetings when I enter, or a thank you once I paid. It was buy the food and get out. read more

Nice restaurant with bar and friendly staff. Take out or eat in is available. However..... I'm Not going to just jump on the Bon-Chon bandwagon, saying Oh it's the best fried chicken I've ever had. The coating on the Bon Chon's fluffy almost-candy coated skin is the most unique I've ever had. I got the 6 piece Soy Garlic wings with the kimchi coleslaw. However, the actual flesh of the chicken is flavorless. Now I'm sorry grandma always salted the chicken before frying, just a little tip that anyone&everyone knows who's fried chicken. I would be perfectly content to just munch the skin and throw the actual chicken away. The kimchi coleslaw, wasn't bad but the thing that I like about coleslaw is how the sweet crisp crunch and the coolness of the mayo work together; too much kimchi throws the flavor off making it a tad too sour. I am interested in trying other offerings from this restaurant, but it's clear that the scarcity of certain establishments and the newness of it's kind can boost an ok- place to an absolutely amazing place in Prince George's County. #truth hurts #iss' aight read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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Wow! Soooooo second time coming here since the pandemic. They are probably gonna loose ALOT of business. They've built a whole wall and they're all acknowledging---no more dine in! Welp! "Hanks" struggled at this location ....and THEY had football games. These jokers are not that good to survive no seating , no game watching and us standing in a disorganized hallway waiting on food . I won't be back read more

I placed an order over the phone at 6:20 pm. The lady who answered the phone wasn't very friendly and she just hung up after getting my order without saying anything. When I went to the store at 6:40 pm, the lady was at the pickup window taking phone orders. She charged me for my order and just went on taking orders. I haven't been informed anything about my order status and just left standing in front of the pickup window. The lady took two more phone orders for 10 minutes and when I finally knocked on the window and said "Excuse me?" she then turned around, checked on orders, and handed over my bag. She didn't apologize or said thank you. She basically pushed my order through a pickup window and slapped it shut when I picked it up. The lady had zero hospitality! None. She seemed very young, with no emotions on her face and voice. I manage a restaurant myself and that kind of behavior would not be tolerated at my restaurant. The food is always good at Bonchon, but I would rather drive 20 extra minutes to go to a different location. read more

The seafood tacos were surprisingly amazing! Went there for the chicken, and got both items. Can't go wrong. Order well in advance.

I came here for lunch afte rhaving a craving for Korean chicken strips (I know, oddly specific). Bonchons in Hyattsville is conveniently located next to a movie theatre, making this a great place to stop by before or after seeing a movie. The lunch special was a pretty good deal, I got the half-and-half chicken strips with a side of seasoned fries. As a warning, half-and-half does not mean that they mix the soy garlic and spicy together - it means half of whatever chicken you order will be soy garlic and the other half will be spicy. The seasoned fries were fresh and flavorful. The chicken strips were very good as well: however, although the skin was very crispy, the chicken itself was a bit dry. The skin was kinda detached (if that makes sense) from the skin, so eating the skin or the chicken felt almost like eating a shell. Our waiter was polite: he gave us space, but was very easy to get ahold our needs (ex. getting water or getting the check). Would definitely come back here again! read more

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Yeah, I had to throw away a full 20 piece after I saw this beauty. I'm good on bon chon. read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - Garlic soy Wing with hair - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Next up on my Korean Fried Chicken Tour: Bonchon. This was the first "KFC" place I heard about, and everyone has told me multiple times to go for at least a year. I never got around to it, though. It reached a point where my friends were fed up. They put it on our calendar and said I'm going. So it happened! There are several locations around me, including Gambrills, Navy Yard, and PG Plaza. We took a vote and decided on the PG Plaza location. So, I drove to that metro station that morning (I am NEVER doing that again. People can't drive) so I could easily get back there after work. I used to go to PG Plaza all the time while in college, so this felt nostaglic. Bonchon is across the street near the theater, which I have also been to a handful of times. As I walked up, I saw a sign that said "Bar Specials". It included some deals such as $5 margaritas, $5 tequila sunrises, and $5 Courvosier (!) & coke. As implied by the title, these specials only apply at the bar. I wonder if these bar specials change daily? I'll find out in the future. Once I stepped inside I could already see this was going to be different from my first KFC experience. I visited KoChix a few weeks ago, but it was just a carry-out. This was a full restaurant with a full bar and seating area. I was greeted by a host and I told him I would like to sit at the bar. As I walked up and sat down, I was immediately greeted by the bartender named Brandon and received three menus: food, drink, and happy hour. There were lots of unfamiliar foods that I was excited to try. The drink menu is expensive, and the happy hour menu looked great! Apps range from $4-$7, and drinks from $3-$7. The happy hour is only at the bar from 3:00-7:00. Those bar specials I saw on the sign outside last all day! That was a nice surprise. Before ordering my food, I decided to get a Courvosier & coke. It was great! A friend showed up in a few minutes, and we decided to split a "sampler". For $11, you can order a sample of three appetizers. We decided to go with the seasoned fries, takoyaki and harumaki. Those fries are easily top 3, and I have had tons of them. This was my first time eating takoyaki, and I have to say I am absolutely a fan. I could have plates and plates and PLATES of takoyaki! You would think that octopus and ginger instead a fried dough ball wouldn't be good, but my gosh... they're addictive. I don't know what it is with me and octopus these days! It turns out harumaki is just a spring roll. It was delicious too, though. After having a couple more drinks at the bar and having others show up, we all decided to move to a table. We had to close our tabs first, of course. We told the host we wanted to move to a table, so he combined some tables for us and we were set. From then on, a kind server took care of us and she checked on us quite frequently. It was finally wing time! Now, the main reason I came to this place was to try the wings. They have two flavors: Spicy and Soy Garlic. I got an order of 10 wings and decided to get half and half. They came out and I tried each one. They come with pickled radish! Here's the verdict: They're delicious. They have that crispiness and hotness to them that makes them top-tier. Compared to KoChix, Bonchon's spicy wings are 100x spicier. However, I actually overall enjoyed KoChix's wings by a wide margin. If one considers Bonchon's wings excellent (which they are), KoChix's wings are Super Saiyan Godly. Shout out to Brandon for being an excellent bartender, and shout out to this place just for being great. I am just surprised it wasn't busy. It was a Thursday evening and it's on college territory. How is a place with such good food, good music, good atmosphere and good deals not packed? I can't believe I've been missing out all of this time. I'll be back. read more

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Disappointed in the quality of the pork buns.... thin piece of meat I couldn't chew. Had to spit it out. Wanted to try this because I saw great pictures on Instagram but wasn't happy. read more

Bonchon Hyattsville - Pork buns - Korean Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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