I do love fried chicken, and after seeing enough food porn fried chicken photos float by in my Yelp feed, I decided to give it a shot. We heard it was often busy so we thought Monday night would be a good chance to get in without waiting and we were right. We walked in and were seated immediately, miracle of miracles. Sadly, things went downhill from there. First, let's get this out of the way... the chicken is bomb. Just as good as it looks in the photos. The spicy was really spicy according to my husband. The soy ginger was totally where it's at. Crunchy, crispy, juicy and delicious. I will say the soy does make it a bit salty but it is delicious. And the coleslaw is also delicious and helps counterbalance the saltiness. Second, I saw immediately why it's always so crowded. It's on the premiere corner in Uptown and has a max capacity of 57. Yup, 57. It says so on the wall. So what went bad? A couple of key things. -Other than the chicken and the coleslaw, everything else we had was just OK. We got the pork belly buns, which were alright but did not have the flavor or the crispy texture that I normally associate with pork belly. We also got the ginger sesame chicken salad, which was also OK. Big chunks of cucumber, red pepper and red onion. -Seating: So uncomfortable. We were seated at the window ledge, which at least was lower to the ground and had chairs with backs. There were other higher tables with high stools with no backs. I'm old, I'm fat and I like a good proper chair. I don't think this place was designed with us old people in mind. -Service: Hideous. Our waitress was not very attentive. She never offered us water, and when my husband asked for some she only brought him some. My soda was empty and I asked for a refill at the same time that my husband asked for water. She brought him his water pretty quickly but my soda sat there empty as ate the previously discussed salty chicken. She brought us the rest of our food (it came out at all different times) and then brought the guys next to us more napkins and then finally brought me my soda about two-thirds full. Seriously. And then finally, when I told her I'd like two to-go boxes and the check, she then looked at me blankly and said, "Would you like me to print out the receipt for you?" Yes, that's what I meant by CHECK. Also, when she brought the check, she only included one copy of the receipt (the one labeled customer copy). Sorry - but I do actually keep my receipts and reconcile them with my credit card statement each month. This was really not OK with me. It's just poor form and unprofessional. So, if we could get some of this amazing fried chicken without the trek into Uptown, the uncomfortable seats and the bad service, I would be all about it. As it stands, we may come back occasionally, but it probably will be awhile. The chicken IS still amazing, though. Hands-down delicious. read more

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Move over, Colonel Sanders... KFC = KOREAN fried chicken now, and also you're kinda creepy anyways. Bonchon is new in town, and will be opening another location in Dinkytown. Since they're so new, expect long waits and a few kinks, but all that considered, I'm already a fan! We got tteokbokki (spicy rice cake), kimchi, and a medium order of half spicy half garlic soy wings and drumsticks. Cutting to the chase... THE CHICKEN. It's so deliciously double-fried... juicy on the inside and super crunchy on the outside. An ASMR freak's dream! The "spicy" was not spicy, so it's MN nice, I suppose. Your body will keep telling you to stop eating but your mouth will refuse. The radish that comes with it is the perfect compliment and a KFC custom. The tteokbokki could have used some more heat & sweet too, but I'm sure they're working out those kinks, and I hear the bull dak is spicier. I love that it came with a lot of cheese and gimmari on top, though. Lastly, their kimchi is the best I've had in the cities! I got another order of it so I could take it home. Considering being new and the overwhelming amount of people coming here, all of the employees were so calm and friendly. I'm so excited to see Korean culture blowing up in the Midwest. K-pop, K-dramas, mukbang, and Korean food have been gaining popularity, thus making me seem cooler than I am (I hope). read more

Bonchon Uptown - Medium bone-in combo, half spicy half garlic soy - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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CRuNCH! cRUNcH! CRUnch! Yes, that's the sound of me biting through my chicken wings over and over again. This restaurant could cut out everything else they sell and just offer wings, and I would still drive out of my way to come eat here! It is unbelievable how crunchy they get their chicken. I am truly amazed and thrilled that they've opened up a location in Minneapolis. That spicy sauce that they toss their chicken and pot-stickers in is FINGER LICKING GOOD! I can't wait to visit them again. On a service note... It drives me absolutely crazy that people give low stars to a restaurant based on service during a SOFT OPENING! -__- If you want stellar service, I suggest you stay home and go once they're actually running at full capacity. Yes, the restaurant was packed and busy and there were some tiny mix-ups but this is what a soft-opening is for! Know what you're getting yourself into. Through the business and crowded-ness during last nights dinner service, the staff remained pleasant and so sweet! They were kind and if we had to ask for anything, they were on it! I will say, I cannot wait until they're running at full capacity. This little gem is a great addition to Uptown. Well done! read more

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Finally!!!! Been waiting for awhile for this location to open up! I went on the weekday during the afternoon and was seated right away. It was so hard to choose what items to choose from the menu. I loved the fried chicken!! Super crispy and tasty! I can't wait to come back and try the other flavors. I liked most of the food I ordered. I wasn't sure what I was expecting with the salmon avocado.... I thought it was going to be a warm dish. It was the least thing I liked but I'm glad I tried it! Really can't wait to come back and try the other foods on the menu! read more

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Solid Korean fried chicken place, however, I only really thought the bone in chicken was good, the boneless chicken was a bit hard and salty. Ambience: Smaller restaurant, so it gets crowded fast when it's busy but it's clean and modern. Food: I would recommend skipping the boneless chicken unless you like hard and salty chicken.. that reminds me of the ones you can get a Buffalo wild wings. Service: Pretty spot on for being busy, the waitress came to our table a few times to check up on us and to fill our waters. The only reason I am giving this place a 3 stars because the bone in chicken is really tasty, meat is super moist and flavor is good for the non spicy version. I don't like the spicy ones, it's not a tasty kind of spicy, just a tongue burning kind that isn't pleasant. read more

If you want really good.....CRONCHY.....SAUCY....fried chicken....you need to go to Bonchon. I ordered a large portion of the 30 piece wings with the spicy sauce and after that first CRONCHY bite my soul ascended to fried chicken heaven. The spicy sauce has a perfect amount of flavor to spice ratio and tastes different on boneless chicken compared to bone in chicken. Even though I ordered the wings for take out, the chicken didn't suffer the sad and unfortunate death that most fried chicken do when the container generates enormous amounts of condensation and makes the chicken soggy. The Bonchon fried chicken stayed crisp despite the MOISTURE. The Uptown location is consistent with their chicken and the flavoring as the other locations I've had in New York and Washington D.C. Just a little disclaimer, since the location opened relatively recently, avoid going on the weekends since the line will be GHASTLY and waiting to pay your bill will be equally painful. However, if you go on the weekdays the wait isn't too bad and service is pretty decent before dinner hours. 10/10 would order again read more

Bonchon Uptown - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I finally made it to @bonchonchicken The Spicy Chicken wings were The Soy Garlic wings were ok. The Spicy Chicken Korean Tacos & Bull Dak aren't a joke The Tteokbokki was a ok. The Fried Shrimp Shumai, Salmon Avocado Ball & Seasoned Fries were good. Everything was delicious, I can't wait to try everything else!! #TTeatz #bonchonchicken @ Bonchon read more

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We may have accidentally crashed their soft opening... With that being said, the food and service were great! It was really between 4 and 5 stars, but I want to give them the benefit of the doubt since they're brand new. We ordered the shrimp shumai, which was great (our favorite item). I had the pork buns, which has an amazing spicy mayo sauce but could have been served at a warmer temperature. The japchae was excellent but slightly on the salty side. Overall, we enjoyed it and will definitely go back. read more

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The place looks very modern. The food was definitely Asian fusion and more accustomed to American trends. I came here instead of my alternative Korean restaurant looking for some good Korean fried chicken. Found them! Sweet and spicy and perfectly cooked fried chicken! They were simply delicious! -- however, everything else was plain and no flavor. I was looking for the flavor bomb that Korean cooking has in MN. No flavor found here besides their wings, move on! read more

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Hallelujah! Finally a Korean fried chicken joint in Minnesota. No more traveling out of state to satisfy my cravings! Bonchon is best known for their fried chicken (obviously). Get the bone-in drumsticks and I promise you they are the juiciest and meatiest drumstick you'll ever have. That crunch of the skin makes some good ASMR material. We ordered the spicy and soy garlic half and half. I liked them both but prefer the spicy because it's got the strong gochujang taste. We also ordered the chicken tacos and chicken Katsu which were just okay. Chicken tacos had good flavors but not enough meat. Chicken katsu was a bit dry in my opinion. I'll probably stick with the bone-in fried chicken from now on. read more

Bonchon Uptown - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The original KFC! KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN!! I've always heard of this place in other states and always wanted to try it. So when I heard MN finally got their first establishment, I had to go! Went during their soft opening and boy was it crowded. That was a given though, so I wasn't that upset I had to wait. Plus, I didn't even have to wait long. They sat me party of two with another group since their group didn't take up the entire table. We didn't mind. Atmosphere was modern. Size of the place was somewhat small, but that could be because it was so crowded. Food wise, it was great! The chicken was everything ai expected it to be. Super crispy on the outside and so juicy on the inside. I ordered the combo which gave us both of the flavor options available for the chicken. Soy Garlic and Spicy. My fave? SPICY! Soy garlic was too tangy and salty to my liking. Spicy was perfect, especially when it is paired with the cubed pickled radish. We also ordered their seasoned fries which were extra crispy and flavorful. Then we had their Salmon Avocado Ball. Tasted like a sushi dish to me. Shredded crab meat and cucumbers in a mayo like sauce inside some avocado slices topped off with seared salmon meat. Yummy! We also got the Chicken Fried Rice. Nothing spectacular about it. But it was still good. Overall, I really enjoyed the chicken. I definitely will be making another trip to this place once the hype dies down. Parking is also a hassle. read more

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This place is so good! I've been here twice now and each time I was seated right away and the servers are attentive and friendly. If it's your first time, you definitely have to order the fried chicken, bone in. Both the soy garlic and spicy flavor are equally good! I also ordered the plain house fried rice, it looks/seems underwhelming but it's actually packed with lots of flavor. Definitely would order that again. Another favorite is the spicy rice cakes with cheese. Has a good combination of spice, savory and sweet. The salmon avocado ball is delicious too, it tastes exactly like a salmon sushi roll minus the rice. Only thing I wouldn't recommend is the takoyaki (fried octopus balls) - it's tasteless and barely has any filling. Overall, clean interior/bathroom. Very modern decor. Great service and good food. Street parking & parking ramp nearby! read more

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We have been to a Bonchon in San Francisco twice. We were very excited to know that they were coming to Minnesota. They were as good here as out there. The fried chicken is really awesome and the other Korean dishes are excellent. We tried the salmon avocado ball and we were pleasantly surprised. It was really good. The only problem I have is that they charge for banchan (sides like Kimchi). With the name Bonchon and the prices which aren't real cheap, the sides should be included. Especially Kimchi, which is almost mandatory with this food. read more

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Oh. My. Goodness. The wings at this place are amazing! I've never had Korean Fried Chicken before so I have no comparison, but for wings standard, this one will be hard to beat! We ordered the small size order of wings which comes with 6 drums and 3 wings, then did the half soy garlic sauce and half spicy sauce. I'm a total wimp when it comes to spicy, but the spicy wings here were perfect! A little kick, but you can still enjoy the flavor and wing itself! Soy garlic was also delicious, nice and savory which paired well with the spicy. Sauces aside, what makes these wings so good is the perfect crunch with every bite and the SIZE of these wings! The breading didn't give the illusion of a large wing, there was PLENTY of meat with every bite! The order of wings also came with pickled daikon which paired well with everything and made for a great palette cleanser. We also ordered the Takoyaki (comes with 6) and the pork buns (comes with 3). The Takoyaki were good, bigger and better than most places I've tried, but not something I would rave about to get. Same goes for the pork buns. They were delicious with a generous portion of pork, and a yummy salad on top which made for a great dish, but not something I would insist that anyone get. Overall, with the 3 dishes and the pickled daikon, we were both sufficiently full and happy with this meal. Service was meh, but considering it was the second night of their soft opening, they handled the chaos pretty well! We will definitely be coming back and will probably try some other menu options, but we will 100% be ordering the wings again! read more

Bonchon Uptown - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

First time at Bonchon and the chicken did not disappoint! Extra crispy and good flavor! The pickled radish was a perfect accompaniment to them. The fries were also excellent! Tally Ali was so so, same with the salmon ball. Stick to the chicken and fries! read more

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I think we came in the right time so it was not too busy, we didn't wait too long for our food which was perfect because we were so hungry. The food was really good, we had takoyaki this was really good the way I was expecting them to be, chicken wings really tasty and crunchy, we also have ...... Which was good but it was too much heat for me I couldn't even eat half. The only weird thing is the tea was served in a glass water, I was like REALLYYYYY...??? Lol ... they need to serve it in tea cup otherwise the glass is too hot and you can't even hold it, they offer me a napkin which was nice of her but still NOT RIGHT. IM sure we will comeback here. GREAT FOOD. read more

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Never had Korean bbq chicken was going to order it but I figured I would try something else so I ordered the Takoyaki and Chicken Katsu. Both were ok the chicken really had no flavor to it just the sauce they drizzled over top. The Takoyaki were ok I have had fried octopus balls but those were a bit mushy unless they are suppose to be that way. Service was ok maybe the service staff can but a little approachable when a patron enters the establishment. read more

Bonchon Uptown - Cole Coleslaw Katsu Takoyaki - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place is an easy 5-star from me. Purely from a foodie perspective. There are times when the food (in this case, the wings) are so good, my willingness to tolerate bad service or long wait time jumps off the chart. I first fell in love with Bonchon when I had it in Bangkok - and ever since I crave for Bonchon in whichever city I go to. When they announced the opening of a branch here, you can kinda imagine my reaction (hint: it went something like this ). The taste was a little subpar compared to other branches I've been to in the beginning but they've gotten a lot better now! read more

Bonchon Uptown - The spicy wings - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

What a great new casual restaurant in uptown - it could be a fun place for a family or a group of friends. We split a handful of times - bun sandwich - these had great flavor and a good piece of meat on them - bimbbop- this was my least favorite of them all, it lacked the crispy rice that I love and flavor fell flat - Korean Spivey chicken taco - great! Love the combo of the rolling with the spices chicken - chicken combo- This is why you head here - it is awesome!!! The breading is perfectly crispy and light weight, the sauces (we did both spicy and sweet) were perfectly done Well be back again for either take out or eating in read more

OMG. Amazing wings and fries!! Wouldn't recommend the pork buns or coleslaw.. they're nothing special. I'd totally go back for their soy garlic wings and seasoned fries though. Beware, the space is small... so a party more than 6-8+ may be difficult. I think we may order ahead and take out. Can't complain too much as it's the first one in MN. read more

Bonchon Uptown - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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To be fair this is my first Bonchon with experience. Though the friend I went with had been to the one in Chicago he would've rated this location 3 stars in comparison. The service was friendly and quick. I enjoyed the flavors of the wings, but also wished it was a bit crisper. I'd totally come back again, because the wings were still that good in my opinion. read more

Bonchon Uptown - Half and Half Wings with side of daikons - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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FINALLY! Thank you Bonchon for finally coming to my metropolis! I can get my addiction to their wings and japchae satisfied! Mmmm...where to start? If you've never been to a Bonchon, then GO!! Try the Korean inspired chicken wings-I've tried them all & found them all excellent! We tried something new-the Salmon Avocado Ball-and found it near indescribable! My only complaint would be that even though they bring out the white radish small dish gratis, you have to ask & pay for a side of kimchi. I'm looking forward to trying a lunch special here! read more

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Great chicken. Delivered at a great speed. Provided sauce is only a small amount. Takoyaki is mid too.

This place is a chain, which had me a little weary of quality but I can honestly say they blew my expectations out of the water! SO GOOD! We ordered a large order of chicken wings which came with 30 pieces at about $33. First off, the leave the wing tips on the flats which got major brownie points with me because those are my favorite and most places cut them off. Secondly, they only offer their wings in two flavors, soy garlic and spicy. We were able to get a half/half with 15 wings of each flavor. It also came with a side of either coleslaw (just a basic one) or pickled radish (I have a freak radish allergy so I can't vouch for these). The chicken was insanely crispy (thank you potato starch) and the sauces were addicting!! It was a perfect balance of salty and umami with tang and sweetness that literally keeps you going! Way to go Bonchon! You'll definitely become a regular for me every time I visit! read more

Bonchon Uptown - Large order of chicken wings (30 ct) with coleslaw! Half spicy and half soy garlic! - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The half and half chicken platter was so good. The crispness of the chicken and flavor were amazing. I also had the salmon avocado ball and that was good as well. I had bonchon at multiple locations and this one was great. Overall, I enjoyed the lunch I had there. 4/5 for everything. read more

My first time here on a Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and there was plenty of seating and service was fast! This place has best chicken, easily 5 stars! I ordered the spicy and it's a beautiful balance of sweet and spicy but not overly spicy. If you like Chinese orange chicken or General Tso's, you'll love the spicy. Their lunch menu is available everyday! read more

Bonchon Uptown - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've always loved Bonchon and I'm never disappointed with their fried chicken (soy) drumsticks and bone-in wings! However, the boneless wings were a little on the dry side but nonetheless, I'd still come back to satisfy my korean fried chicken + steamed rice combo read more

Had to see what the hype was about so I dragged my bf here last night! We waited about 20 mins or so without reservation and you'll def get a soft opening vibe since the service was pretttty slow, (food took 25-30 mins to come out) but that's somewhat expected since I'm sure they're trying to get into the hang of things. Atleast our server was timely and accommodating so we didn't fret too much about that. We got the combo (wings and drumsticks) half soy garlic and half spicy, radish, bibimbap and the Tekkboki. First bite of the chicken was good, got a nice crunch but the seasoning I'm not too wowed about, between the two, garlic soy is better. The other dishes were pretty average and if anything more overpriced compared to kbop or Korea restaurant in dinkytown. I just found everything to be really sweet (sauce for the bibimbap and tekkboki included), which made the pickled radish a really good addition to that but the sweetness just gets too overwhelming. I'm not disappointed but I def love my fried chicken, so does this make my regular list? Prob not. Ps. Bf wants me to mention the seating near the windows have no leg space, not recommended for ppl w. Long legs lol read more

Chicken wings was really good. The other dishes were ok. Its worth trying once. They charged $3 for a bowl of kimchi...( it should come with ) Service was great and the employees were very attentive read more

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This chicken was everything I never knew chicken could be. Ordered the medium drumsticks half and half, both flavors were top notch and the spicy wasnt something that would kill ya. Also they are huge drumsticks and well worth the price. The crispy crunch is unlike any chicken i've ever had and the inside is juicier and more tender than a rotisserie chicken. Can't wait to try everything else They literally just opened so employees were still learning the daily operations and not all usual services were ready in the system. We asked to order to go just like miss 1 star but instead of overreacting we just waited for our food and then just asked for boxes immediately, DONE. Our food was set to go. This is the chicken of gods. read more

Bonchon Uptown - Half and half drumsticks. They're actually big and plump and well worth the price - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The chicken are decent, not the best but satisfy my insane constant cravings for Korean Fried Chicken. I love anything spicy but the Soy-Garlic chicken actually taste better at Bonchon. The tobokki are just ok.. not the best I've had. The cons: This place is too small, every time I went I have to wait at least 15 mins to be seated and the seating is not very comfortable either. The dining experience would be so much better if the store is larger. read more

Drove 1.5 hours from Rochester to get here today and it was so worth the wait!! I've been to other Bonchons before but the staff here was so amazing and the food was phenomenal, like I knew it would be. We ordered the half and half medium order of chicken drumsticks, bulgogi bibimbap, tteokbokki, and chicken katsu and there was nothing we didn't devour! Can't wait to come back again and try the other items on the menu!! So glad they opened a location for all the Minnesotans to enjoy!!! read more

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I love Bonchon! I've had takeout from here several times. They are unique and flavorful, with a modern take on Korean food. I recommend the boneless spicy wings and soy garlic sauces. They can be on the drier side, but I don't find this to be a problem.The fried shrimp shumai is also tasty, as is the tteokbokki. Tteokbokki is a little spicy, but done perfectly. I thought the mozzarella was a unique, non traditional touch. I highly recommend Bonchon for a tasty twist on traditional chicken wings, with the opportunity to try scrumptious Korean dishes. read more

We order fried chicken with soy garlic and sweet crunch. Wasn't able to really taste the flavor but everything else we order made up for it. My favorite was the salmon avocado ball! It was delicious! Definitely going back just for this. read more

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Great service! Quick and well prepared! Go to is always the chicken katsu or fried chicken. read more

Bonchon Uptown - Combo 6 Wings 3 Drums - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great first time here! I chose their pork buns (3) and a side of kimchi coleslaw. The pork is not spicy, but topping the buns with a little of the 'slaw gave it more of a kick. Highly recommend this place if you just need a quick bite to eat. Servers are extremely attentive and friendly. Definitely a casual place, but has the atmosphere where you could feel comfortable dressed up a bit. Next time I hope to try their fried chicken/wings since that's what they're known for. Recommend giving this place a shot instead of choosing chains like B-Dubs or Famous Dave's across the street. read more

Bonchon Uptown - Pork Buns (3 Pcs) and Kimchi Coleslaw - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place was amazing. Hands down one of the best restaurants. The food was warm and the flavors were delish. I personally hate coleslaw but this one definitely made me change my mind. The sauces were good too. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Bonchon Uptown - Signature Fried Chicken Wings Chicken Katsu Popcorn Shrimp - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Made a late night stop here Friday night before it closed since it's open late and I also have been wanting to try this restaurant. Restaurant is located right in the heart of uptown where the bars and clubs are at. The ambience is casual and the dining and furniture is modern. Employees are very welcoming despite the late hours. Food: We ordered their crispy chicken wings, Tteokbokki, and takoyaki. Not pictured because your girl was a little drunk. Lol. But I have to say my most favorite dish is definitely the crispy chicken wings. Super flavorful and very crispy but moist on the inside. The Tteokbokki had a cheesy twist to it and I'm not sure if I'm a fan of cheese Tteokbokki compared to the original spicy Tteokbokki. It did a bit lack a bit on the flavor side, but the rice cakes were chewy in which that's how i like my rice cakes. The takoyaki were also good, but I wish it had a little more sauce. Overall, would I be back? For the chicken wings most definitely! read more

It is nice to see Bon Chon hold new locations through TC. If you have not had it, definitely worth the trip. Check it out.

Sooooo...you love fried chicken? Who doesn't love fried chicken (except Vegans/Vegatarians)? Crazy people? I love chicken and you love chicken...otherwise, you wouldn't be reading this review...right?! Now you're thinking, why did he rate it 2-stars? Hmmm... Here's the deal, it comes down to experience. I will not dispute the fact that the chicken is indeed good. CRUNCHY. TASTY. JUICY. DECLICIOUS. The flavorful bites you take, while experiencing the crunchy shell that encases moist, warm, delicious poultry product. #foodporn But... Do you want to wait 60 minutes for a table? Then another 45 minutes for the chicken? Then worry about how much time is left on the street meter you desperately circled the block 3 times to find? NO. Besides the fact that the chicken is amazing, everything else was simply 'meh'. Servers were slow and not attentive. A bibimbap bowl DOES NOT HAVE QUINOA IN IT. I don't care that it is located in Uptown, that hipster sh*t has no place in the historical bibimbap bowl. Plus, the bowl isn't supposed to be ice cold, it should melt the prints off my fingers. The takoyaki, a-o-kay. So, if you have the patience of sloth, only want to eat chicken, and hate drinking water as you eat your beloved crispy chicken, then hit this place up! *note - if you have a group of 4 or more, don't even think about going; the place only holds 57 people, the seats hurt your booty and you have no room for anything* read more