Pretty good! Tried the japchae, cucumber salad, tteobokki and a mixed order of wings and drumsticks (half soy garlic, half yangnyeom) The tteobokki was a slightly saltier than expected but everything was pretty tasty! The chicken was crunchy and juicy. I especially enjoyed the soy garlic flavor read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Japchae - pretty good! - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Went back to enjoy another fried chicken fantasy at Bonchon. This time I decided to complement it with a large pitcher of Lychee Soju. Oh, yeah. I ordered the 1/2 & 1/2 (half soy garlic, half spicy) and it was Yin & Yang of chicken (whah?). My buddy ordered the Korean BBQ. I also ordered the Chicken Fried Rice....because it is awesome. We both tore into our food like two guy back from Survivor Island. Everything was hot, fresh and flavorful. The Soju was the ideal drink to wash down that wonderful chicken. If you have tried, I suggested giving it a go. All in all, it was a good lunch for two hungry old guys looking for something different at an affordable price. Now for the pics. read more

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Food: 3.5* Good place for Korean fried chicken. We went during lunch and ordered off the lunch menu. The price is very reasonable for MV. Surprised that they weren't too busy. But saw many Ppl picking up take out orders. The shop is not too big and is inside the downtown. read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Looking for something around the same price as Popeyes or KFC but want better quality, great service, and delicious sides? Don't settle. Come to Bonchon! Just look at the generous portions and the amazing variety of sauces you can get with their chicken. If you haven't tried Korean fried chicken yet, you're seriously missing out. Bonchon is one of my favorite go-to spots. Today I got half Original and half Yangyum, which is my favorite, paired with pickled radish. It was such a great combo. The chicken was absolutely delicious and the portion was generous, perfect for two people or more. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and located right in downtown Mountain View. You have to try it! read more

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In the bustling world of Castro Street sits Bonchon, a chain beloved to many. My friend, who lived above a Bonchon at the University of Pennsylvania, was excited to return and try California's version of the chain. For me, I hadn't been to a Bonchon in a couple of years, so I was excited to return. When we arrived on a Friday around 6pm, we were seated expeditiously with a couple of other open tables around us. A nice, clean storefront with TVs playing on all walls, as well as music flowing through the store. We ordered the soy garlic wings and the house friend rice with spicy chicken - talk about chicken love :) The house friend rice was pretty good - definitely hit the spot. The chicken wasn't too spicy, but the dish was a tad bit oily. Prop tip - use the cucumber as a palatte cleanser. The soy garlic wings were amazing as always - very consistent quality across all locations. We love how it's both sweet and savory, honestly one of the best wings I've had in a while. Perfect as a post-work, weekend-opener dinner. Can't wait to come back with coworker-turned-friends and try the Korean tacos, popcorn shrimp, and the bulgogi fries. Top that all off with Korean donuts and it's a plan! read more

Bonchon Mountain view - soy garlic wings w/ coleslaw - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Loved this place! I've been walking past it many many times but only this weekend came there for lunch. I've been starving after a long hike so was really happy about the fast service & tasty food. I was a bit cautious about coming it because of some negative reviews but that proved to be the opposite: both waiters that day were very attentive to all the customers, offered refills fast, cleaned up efficiently. Will be back to try more meals! read more

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Went in for a pre concert snack and each got a MoPo corndog! Great service from the 2 behind the counter, nice seating area, not too loud. The combo of the cinnamon sugar with the crunch outside and melty cheese was so surprising and delicious! Would definitely order again. read more

Came to Bonchon in Mountain View around 8:30 on a Wednesday night. Plenty of open seats, super clean inside, and chill vibe. We only waited a couple of minutes for our server. Ordered the zucchini fries and boneless spicy chicken--both were SO good! The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and had the perfect kick, and the zucchini fries were such a tasty surprise. Portions were big enough that we even took some home, and it reheated really well. Overall, a great experience--tasty food, quick service, and an easy spot for dinner when you're craving Korean fried chicken. Definitely coming back! read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Heartily enjoyed our 5-person dinner at Bonchon in Mountain View. Having first experienced Bonchon in Philadelphia, we came with high hopes for the Korean fried chicken and were not disappointed! The vibe is bright and fresh and service was friendly and helpful--we were able to find plenty for our one vegetarian diner. We got a large mixed (wings and drumsticks) order of chicken--half Yangnyeom and half Korean BBQ--with complimentary pickled radish. We added a side of coleslaw, an order of pork belly Bao Buns (3 steamed buns with cucumbers, coleslaw, spicy mayo, and katsu sauce), an order of Korean Street Corn (grilled corn with Kewpie mayo, mozzarella, garlic, Korean red chili flakes, and green onion), tofu Bibimbap (rice with scrambled egg, lettuce, carrots, sauteed onions, spinach, and mushrooms), vegetable Potstickers (eight fried dumplings, brushed with soy garlic), and vegetarian Japchae (glass noodles, red bell pepper, carrots, onions, spinach, mushrooms, sans bulgogi, stir-fried with soy garlic sauce and sesame oil topped with sesame seeds). The fried chicken was piping hot and perfectly crispy--we were evenly split between preference for Yangnyeom vs Korean BBQ. Would recommend every dish we ordered (though think the Bibimbap and Japchae would have been even tastier with the bulgogi). read more

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Had boneless chicken wings (both flavours), japchae - they were really good. Fried rice was mid read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Boneless 8 PC and fried rice and little noodles - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Super chill, server was very attentive and let me use the wifi after eating. Mopo corndog was lit, chicken was juicy and tender, I didn't really even use my sauce because I feel the flavors were good on their own. read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Wings 6 PC two flavors - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I visited Bonchon after the lunch rush hour around 230pm. I asked the cashier about the size of the sides of coleslaw. The cashier Yasmeen specifically showed me the size of a red and white cup (looked about 4oz). I asked her if there were any larger sizes. She went to the back to check, came back, and advised there was not. I ordered a total of 6 sides of coleslaw, a small meal of 4 drums (soy garlic) with coleslaw as the side, one regular fry, and one seasoned fry to go. After waiting about 15 minutes my order was ready. I looked in the bag and to my surprise there was 5 small sides (2 oz) of coleslaw. I advised to the young lady that the coleslaw sides were incorrect. She asked me in detail what I ordered. I responded that I'll let the cashier explain since she was right behind her. The two of them quietly spoke and clarified. The women whom handed me my food advised there was a miscommunication about the size of the sides. She explained that the size of the 4oz cups are only for to go customers. I said my food is to go so can I please have the red and white cups (a total of 6) to go. I kindly advised that as a paying customer I was specifically shown a size, ordered what i needed, paid, and if I could please have what I ordered to go? She then proceeded to further explain how she was not able to give the red and white cups but only the 2 oz cups and she could give me 4 more. I advised as a customer, I would like what I paid for and if she was not able to provide that then I would like a full refund. She continued to try to negotiate about size of the cups. At that point I was so disappointed in her customer service skills, that I politely declined and just asked for a refund. She pointed me back to the cashier where Yasmeen was to issue my refund. Yasmeen apologized for her coworkers behavior and was just as appalled as I was regarding the sides of coleslaw. Unfortunately this place not only lost my buisness but I will be sure to tell others that live in the downtown area about my experience. Clearly this location just needs customer service training (except Yasmeen). read more

Bonchon Mountain view - The nutrition facts page for Bonchon clearly states the side of coleslaw should be 6oz. Not 2oz. - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

We wanted to eat at Bonchon. We have a local location but when my husband tried to order online there wasn't anymore boneless options. We came here because they also offer udon noodles which my toddler loves. Arrived shortly after 5pm. One family in the midst of eating dinner. We were seated and given a highchair for our toddler. Ordered a beer, medium soy garlic boneless with daikon and an udon soup noodles. Everything was delicious. Our toddler preferred the udon noodles. The decor open and feels more spacious. One unisex bathroom in the back through a swinging the door. read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Udon Noodle Soup - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We ordered at a kiosk. We took the food to-go, they were pretty packed inside. They did have additional seating outside but it was getting pretty late. The food was really good and the pricing wasn't too bad. read more

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Came on a Tuesday night bc of a fundraiser... they are giving back 20% to a local elementary school, thankful for these bc they are helping the community! The service was amazing! Food came out as they are done in the kitchen so didn't seem much of a wait. Staff were attentive and checked in occasionally for water refills. We ordered quite a bit and the price was good for what we got. 1. Seasoned fries - loaded with Parmesan cheese! 2. Bulgogi bibimbap - very fulfilling and good mix 3. Takoyaki - beware it's hot when it comes! 4. Bulgogi tacos - yum 5. Pork buns - this is my fav & the pork is thick 6. Large combo - half plain & half soy garlic read more

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Bonchon Mountain View - The Crispy Crown Jewel of Castro Street (Kinda) If you're in Mountain View and haven't been initiated into the crispy cult of Bonchon, it's time. This Korean fried chicken spot doesn't just serve food--it serves golden, double-fried greatness drenched in soy garlic or spicy sauce that hits like a K-drama plot twist: sweet, bold, and maybe a little tear-inducing (in the best way). Whether you're a wing loyalist or a drumstick devotee, every piece is reliably crunchy, juicy, and dangerously addictive. The half-and-half combo is the smart play--one bite of spicy, one bite of soy garlic, repeat until euphoric. Pro tip: don't skip the pickled radish. It's the unsung palate cleanser you never knew you needed. Supporting dishes hold their own. The kimchi fried rice brings the heat, japchae's got that savory-sweet bounce, and the takoyaki is a nice curveball if you're craving something extra. This Bonchon has a low-key entrance tucked in the back lot, which connects through an alley that pops you out onto the Castro Street front--a detail that somehow makes the place feel like a well-kept secret, even though the crispy scent might give it away first. It's clean, casual, and a great pit stop whether you're mid-stroll through downtown or refueling after a tech-fueled day. Service is friendly and quick, and even when it's busy, the staff keeps it moving without sacrificing quality. Bonus points if you can snag extra sauce--just ask nicely and thank me later. Update after the move: Okay, here's the plot twist after the plot twist. Since moving across the street, something's changed--and not for the better. That signature Bonchon crisp now leans more toward plain fried chicken with a side of nostalgia. The spicy glaze doesn't hit like it used to (more like a light slap than a smack), and the balance of wings to drums in the "mixed" order felt like a coin toss--my 8-piece came with more drums than variety. At $18, the full order feels a bit steep. Pro tip now? Stick with the 6-piece lunch special--it's the sweet spot where satisfaction meets value. Still worth a visit, but let's just say... the crown might be slipping read more

Soy garlic wings 3 outter garlic flavor not strong, no flavor inside Pickled radish 3 strong flavor read more

Amazing fried chicken. Great service. We got the crispy classic and I loved it. I'm definitely visiting again the next time I'm in town!

First time to lunch here in MV , ordered 6 pieces wings with rice . The taste as unusual but wings with rice may not be a good match . I believe Bonchon chicken only good for tea or after dinner football game time . Good service and environment though , but I won't visit this place for lunch again :( read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We've been ordering takeout from this Bonchon for years, every 3-6 months, always half soy garlic and half spicy. Usually always a treat. Nothing beats that fresh fried texture. Yesterday, something was really off with the spicy sauce. It tasted like Tabasco, or something sour. We're not sure what happened, but it's like a different sauce was used. It's now made my super hesitant to return. read more

2nd time here, attentive servers and the Kloud beer is light and crisp. Got the 10 spicy wings with coke slaw. Each wing was done correctly. Very crispy and spicy! I had a craving for these and got my fill of them today. They didn't disappoint! read more

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The wait wasn't too bad to get a table.To order it was very confusing because we had to use the kiosk luckily the lady who worked there helped us a lot very nice and very friendly.The fried chicken was freakn good not going to lie the fried rice was okay.The chicken with the white rice was okay wasn't the best taste ever whatever she had recommended.I liked how fast the food came. read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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This location has the best fried rice ever! They also have really huge drumsticks but I'm more of a wing fan so the chicken was not the star for me. The fried rice is reminiscent of Thai fried rice--it's got the fish sauce taste, the Birds Eye chilies and an umami taste. Why is it so good?! Came for chicken but would come back for the fried rice. read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Went again. Got the chicken sandwich with the yangnyeom sauce. Good value. Sandwich , fries, coleslaw. Coleslaw 5 out of 5. Fries 4 out of 5! Sandwich 3 out of 5. Decent tasting but the chicken wasn't crispy at all. Also got the Kim chi 5 out of 5. Lots of soju and beer choices. Great service. But I do wish the chicken sandwich had been crunchy read more

This is my Mom's favorite for their lunch specials. Their fried garlic soy chicken is delicious. I always enjoy the lunch specials for their value and portions. There were plenty of seats during a weekday but I opted for takeout so mom and I could enjoy the meals at our own pace at home. The restrooms were clean and the chicken weren't dried and overcooked. They were perfectly crunchy and juicy. Service is good too. read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Not my first Bonchon rodeo, but it has been a while since my last visit (not to mention in a different state). Same old reliable crispiness, but I feel like the food wasn't quite as spick and span as it used to be. Despite a clean interior and a quick service turnaround time, the food just didn't taste all that fresh (chicken and slaw both). Tuesday afternoon might've been a dicey time to drop by, but still I'd expect the food not to taste off-beat. I opted to nab their lunch special combo (wings and drumstick) with coleslaw, which was a reasonably priced option. Presentation was fine, though I got a toothpick in my drumstick for some reason (??). Although the chicken exterior was perfectly crunchy-crisp in that classic Bonchon way, the chicken itself tasted rather off in texture in a rather dry-mushy way. Not great when it's supposed to be the star of the show. Coleslaw wasn't too much better as the veggies tasted pretty old and more on the limp side. I got my meal in pretty good time and was able to eat without troubles, but it regrettably was just alright. read more

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I love the soy glazed chicken wings here. It's crispy and the sauce is so yummy. It comes with cold slaws or pickled radish. The cold slaw has too much mayo in my opinion. The chicken is slightly salty and tastes great with some white rice. I also like the buns and japchae. The service here is good (not great). The chicken makes up for it :) read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Soy glazed chicken wings - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Delicous, crunchy fried chicken. We ordered the meal for 5, which came out fast and was crunchy and perfectly coated with sauce. The chicken inside was hot and juicy, and we enjoyed the pickled radish, which complimented the chicken and cut through the greasiness. Garlic fries were delicious as well. Service was fast and ambiance was lively--would highly recommend bonchon for group gatherings! read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

$1 wings beware First time taking a work lunch here. Food and service was great, but beware of specific nitpicky policy on the $1 wing days. I specifically requested to dine in as required for the $1 wings and worded my order as "just 8 Korean bbq wings with ranch dip" and expected to pay around $8-10. But upon checkout, I was told that I had to specifically mention the "$1 wings". So I ended up paying double what I was expecting. read more

Order all flats which are wings and got all drums‍ even left request on the instructions section, a bit disappointed as I paid extra for the request. read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

This is a great location tucked inside of Castro Street. Big fan of BonnChon, though our go to is the Sunnyvale location this spot never disappoints. We're usually here for the lunch specials: for 10.99 you can get you choice of 3 drumsticks, 6 wings or 4 strips. I recommend the soy garlic flavor and the crispy skin on these drums and wings is super crunchy! I'm a Popeyes chicken kinda guy but Bon Chon rightfully belongs in the conversation of scrumptious mouth watering chicken read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Soy garlic 3 drums lunch special with white rice. That crunch is smackin'! - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Came in here for a quick bite to eat but the service (or lack thereof) left a sour taste in my mouth. This is a hybrid location so you can dine in or you can order at the kiosk to dine out. The kiosk has signs that says "Togo only" but my experiences in the past with these types of establishments with kiosks right at the front is that you order at the kiosk or at the front and then you seat yourself inside. Order and pay first and seat yourself if it isn't a full service restaurant. As my group and I walked in, no one was there to greet us. We waited a bit for the group in front of us to finish ordering at the kiosk. Then we made our selection and paid and sat at a table. The hostess finally came to greet us at the table and was put out that we already ordered at the kiosk. We explained to her no one told us the rules of the house so she allowed us to stay. We sat and waited for our order. The group in front of us also sat down and someone told them the same thing, that the kiosk was for to go only. The group was also confused and they reluctantly allowed that group to sit as well, but that group got up and walked outside to wait for their order. When our order finally came, we decided we wanted to eat our food to go anyway. However, my husband noticed our second item on the order was missing. They crossed the item out on our receipt but didn't say anything to us. When my husband inquired about the missing item, the staff said they ran out of the item and refunded us already. How were we supposed to know this? When they handed us the bag, they didn't tell us any of this and expected us to know that they refunded us?! Usually when these things happen, they inform us they ran out of the item, if we wanted a replacement of equal value, or a refund. I was ticked off at this point because it seemed like this establishment lacked hospitality and expected customers to read their minds on how their system works. The refund for the missing item better have been done correctly or I'm going to make sure the whole charge will be marked as fraud, especially due to the lack of communication. I'm not one to leave negative reviews because mistakes happen. However, I believe this place needs to improve on a couple of things and this review will support the growth all businesses hoping to thrive would appreciate. 1. If you have a more casual sit in establishment, but you have a system this isn't intuitive, there needs to be a greeter at the door. The greeter, in this case, should ask everyone coming in the door "would you like to dine in or order take out? I can seat you if you'd like to dine in and hand you a menu. If you'd like to take out, you may use our convenient kiosk." I get it, there are signs that clearly expressed these things but the one second of communication goes a long way. Signs are for returning customers. 2. If our order is missing, the staff needs to communicate that with the customer. Something along the lines of "hello, are you order number 2? You ordered this item that isn't available today. Since you already paid, can we replace this item with this of equal value, or would you like a refund?" That way, the customer knows what is happening and can make a decision. Our food order- bulgogi fries, were okay. Not the best but not bad. However, the service really left me in a foul mood read more

So disappointed about the size of the boneless wings being changed. Spent around 30 dollars for a 20 piece expecting the original boneless wings only to receive almost chicken meatballs? 1/3 the size of the original, usually have lots of leftovers, not anymore. Super bummed I was looking forward to my meal. Would've loved a warning or something :( lame read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

While Bonchon is a chain, it is consistently great! I've tried multiple Korean fried chicken places in my area and always found myself craving Bonchon over the other. The crispy layer on the chicken is always well executed, and the sauces coat really well while not being too heavy or reducing the crispiness. I ordered the small combo that comes with 6 wings and 3 drums half being spicy and the other half being soy garlic, would totally get again! read more

Bonchon Mountain view - Small Combo (6W + 3D) half spicy and half soy garlic - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

The kids loved this very crispy KFC. I was not "in love" with it but will give them 4 stars. I tend to not enjoy overly sweet chicken. I prefer to have them unseasoned where I can dip them in sauce on my own. Service was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the $55 special which included sides : fries and coleslaw (too small of a serving) , 20 piece wings and a pitcher of beer. read more

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The food and service were both fantastic! Our server was so attentive and made sure that, even though our food took a bit longer than expected (the place was busy!), our water glasses were always full and our drinks were on time. When we did get our food it was hot and delicious! The chicken was crispy and had the perfect level of sauce coverage. We were so torn about what side to get; we ended up with coleslaw but I'm so excited to try the pickled radishes next time! Come here for the chicken obviously, but don't sleep on the appetizers. The fried zucchini was a hit and the takoyaki was warm and gooey and flavorfu! 10/10 We'll definitely be back!! read more

Always a fan of their food, but recently a sour taste on the process. They added these new machines in the front and have a sign 'use it for Togo orders'. Totally rip off! Long list of fees. .25 for bag, .( no opt out). Another .50 processing, then tips. Ridiculous! Am I better off just talking to a human and order the food????? What's next, charging for the paper box too? read more

Bonchon Mountain view - 2020-11 menu - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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It was so good. I ordered here before and I've never had KBBQ and this honestly set the standard so high. Also staff was kind, receptive, and considerate of their customers. read more

Korean fried chicken feast for my son's birthday lunch today. The sign outside was gray on gray so it took as a while to see it. We ordered bulgogi fries, buns, and chicken combos. The garlic sauce is our favorite. Draft kirin beer was cold and bubbly. The food was delicious and the staff was very accommodating. The only thing that was not pleasant was that the tap water had an unusually strong chlorine flavor. Good times at Bonchon in Mountain View. Just drink beer instead of water! read more

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Chicken was a little dry and is not as juicy or breaded/crunchy here as to what I've experienced at other Bonchon locations. Also we were charged for extra sauces that we did not get/have when looking back at the receipt. read more