Was my first time at the National City location, and I definitely like it better than the Convoy location. Compared to Convoy, there was plenty of parking. The service was great, and the waitress was very attentive. I ordered the mixed combo with 6 wings and 3 drumsticks, half being soy garlic and half being classic. I also ordered two sotteok sotteok, and those were super crispy, yummy, and had a bit of spice to it! My favorite was the classic flavor, which was very surprising as I feel like most places don't get it right. The classic was perfectly seasoned, crispy, and not too salty. You have a choice of sides between rice, coleslaw, and pickled radish. read more

Bonchon National City - Sotteok Sotteok - Korean Near Me - National City, California

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Stopped by Bonchon National City for the $1 wings, and honestly, there's not much bad to say. They do Korean fried chicken really well--crispy, flavorful, and most importantly, consistent every time. Customer service was great. Our servers were attentive and checked on us throughout the meal, which I always appreciate. Overall, Bonchon continues to be one of my top spots for Korean fried chicken. Great wings, consistent flavor, and good service. Definitely recommend! read more

Bonchon National City - Korean Near Me - National City, California

THE BEST!!! AND I MEAN THE BEST fried wings you'll ever have in your life. The spicy sauce they come with is extremely addicting! Consistent good food Consistent great service. The Asian manager or supervisor there deserves all the credit he gets Place is always clean Employees always hard working and kind! They even offer lunch specials!!! I mean this place does it all great work read more

These were some of the best chicken wings I've ever had. We tried the soy garlic and Korean BBQ flavors and I liked how the wings weren't drowning in sauce so they didn't get soggy. Even though the wings are generously breaded, they're also very meaty. The crunch in every bite is unbelievable. Our server was helpful and made great suggestions to help us decide what to get. The food came out fast as well. It's no surprise this place is a "global obsession." read more

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We had an amazing first time experience here. The hubby and I gave this place a try for National Fried Chicken Day!! It was highly recommended AND it did not disappoint. Romelyn was our waitress. She was kind and very attentive. Our beverages were never empty..... What we ordered: * Korean Tacos Bulgogi * Half & Half Chicken - Classic Crunch & Soy Garlic w/ Fries * Korean Cucumber Salad Korean fried chicken is amazing!! So crispy and full of flavor. My favorite was the soy garlic chicken. The tacos were full of flavor. Fries were great and gave me a Rally's kinda vibe. Cucumber salad was really good too. Crispy and fresh. Establishment was very nice. Super clean, wonderful a/c, & great vibes!! This is a must try spot in National City. We look forward to visiting again. read more

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National Fried chicken day First time trying this place that I have heard so much about. It didn't disappoint very friendly staff. Romilyn was very helpful with everything. We were so impressed with the flavor. Definitely can't wait to come back and try more delicious options. Wife and I shared there mixed lunch special and the Bulgolgi tacos. We also added a side cucumber salad. Traditional crunch is good the sauce we tried was the soy garlic. Winner . Can't wait to come back and try the other sauces. Very popular place the sign that says #1 isn't a lie. I truly believe in my opinion this is the best. read more

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Located in a shopping center with lots of other good foods but plenty of parking. We came for their $1 wing specials which are only held Mondays and Tuesdays for dine in only and a maximum of 15 wings per person. You are also able to take it home if you don't finish but it is way more than enough. There was a small wait and the servers Annika and Kyla were attentive and responsive. We tried all flavors of the wings. All 3 of us had different favorites but I'd say all the flavors were pretty good and there wasn't a flavor I disliked. Their tteokboki was sooo good. I really enjoyed the flavor and so far my best I've tried. Other places are too sweet or has too much overpowering gochuchang. This place is by far my favorite for tteokboki. I really didn't like their takoyaki though. Too much flour/dough and they were not mindful making it since some pieces only had 1 piece of octopus while some piece had none and was just straight up flour. I'd come back for their wings and tteokboki though. read more

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Service was excellent, the waitress was very helpful and friendly, told me all about the specials and even upcoming specials, the place was very comforting, full of history and just a warm ambiance setting, now the food was phenomenal, I usually get Jollibees if I just want regular fried chicken, but this chicken has a wild crispy twist and it honestly is one of a kind, and the variations of fried rice make ordering rice exciting, over 5 STAR for everything read more

Bonchon National City - Mixed spicy 4 wings 2 drums, Lunch Special - Korean Near Me - National City, California

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Bonchon absolutely exceeded my expectations! The fried chicken was incredibly crispy on the outside while staying juicy on the inside. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the fried rice was hands down the best fried rice I've ever had--perfectly seasoned, loaded with egg, beef, and vegetables. The fries were fresh, the coleslaw was crisp, and the dipping sauces tied everything together. read more

Bonchon National City - The sampler - Korean Near Me - National City, California

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The chicken wings are the best. Always crunchy. The quality of the chicken is good. My favorite flavor is Yangnyeom but the spicy flavor is pretty good. Pro tip, goes great with a Korean drama and Soju. read more

Bonchon National City - Korean Near Me - National City, California

PSA: Monday and Tuesday -- $1 wings! (Dine-in only, limit of 15). The place is sorta hidden in the back corner of that plaza. I ordered 8 wings and some fried zucchini to-go before I found out about the $1 wings.... with tax and tip it came out to $25... it's definitely NOT worth that much. I felt ripped off, I should just ate there. Wings were delicious... I'll be back on a Monday/Tuesday. Service was friendly. There is plenty of seating. They also had a small bar with some TVs. read more

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Favorite place to eat Korean fried chicken in San Diego on Mondays and Tuesdays for their $1 wings dine in deal. The deal is up to 12 wings per person which is great because after 6 wings - dipped heavily in ranch sauce - I'm full. Deal doesn't come with any sides like radish or rice and costs extra. My go to spicy wing sauce is yangnyeom. The Littles (who normally don't like very seasoned or saucy things) surprisingly liked the 3 non spicy flavors. Bulgolgi fries is overall crispy and tasty but has little Bulgolgi in it. Japchae was underwhelming. Parking sucks but it never takes me more than 2 minutes to find parking. I've never had to wait for seating but I've seen that wait times can be from 30 minutes - 1 hour at peak times or with large parties. read more

Bonchon National City - Bulgolgi fries, nice sauce flavor, not that much meat - Korean Near Me - National City, California

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We ordered the Bulgogi Korean Tacos, Chicken Katsu, and the Seoul Sampler (gyoza, soy garlic fried chicken wings, bulgogi fries, and cheesy corn). Staff were very attentive and friendly and it's a busy spot because the food is good! Everything was fresh, crispy, flavorful and juicy!!! Definitely coming back read more

Bonchon National City - Bulgogi Korean Tacos, and Seoul Sampler (gyoza, soy garlic fried chicken wings, bulgogi fries, and cheesy corn) - Korean Near Me - National City, California

The soy garlic chicken drums are amazing! Perfect crunch! I recommend eating them when you receive them. The crunch goes away when reheated. I get the tteokbokki. I usually order takeout. I can't control spice level or edit anything about it. So it's generally VERY spicy. But it's so good. And always add the mozzarella cheese. Always! read more

Service for dine-in customers is slow because they prioritize takeout orders but the quality is much better than the Convoy location.

I have been missing out on these wings! Wow. The best texture and flavor. They've been very busy the last few times I've been there, but worth the wait! The servers are super kind and friendly. read more

The staff were friendly and hospitable. The food was tasty, amazing and served quickly. It's definitely a must to try this place

Bonchon absolutely exceeded my expectations! The fried chicken was incredibly crispy on the outside while staying juicy on the inside. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the fried rice was hands down the best fried rice I've ever had--perfectly seasoned, loaded with egg, beef, and vegetables. The fries were fresh, the coleslaw was crisp, and the dipping sauces tied everything together. read more

Bonchon National City - Seoul Sampler and House fried rice with Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - National City, California

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I was here yesterday and I gotta say I do like the wings and the rest of the food but the best part was the waitress she was so attentive despite being alone, having more than 6 tables, and also being in charge of the register. She was pleasant stop by various times to see if we needed anything, and had a smile the whole time. This place can take my money any day as long as this kind of service is what I get. read more

Bonchon National City - Coleslaw and fried rice - Korean Near Me - National City, California

I'm never disappointed with this place. When I want a crispy fried chicken this is my go to. Even as delivery they still arrive crispy. The soy garlic flavor is delicious and doesn't overpower on either ingredient. I also enjoy the Shrimp Shumai. It's a light appetizer that could be enough for a snack on its own as well. Highly recommend Bonchon. read more

Bonchon National City - Shrimp Shumai - Korean Near Me - National City, California

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If you're a chicken wing fan this is your place. ...If you like Extra crispy chicken wings , this is your place ! Like a little zip and heat ? Order these. Bonchon knows how to make Korean style chicken wings and their sauces are saucy in the right way! read more

Bonchon remains as our go-to Korean fried chicken spot mainly because 1) it was the first we had tried for Korean fried chicken in San Diego when they first opened, 2) their K-Meal to-go (serves 4-6) for $44.99 consisting of 12 wings (bone-in or boneless) and 6 drumsticks, plus 2 sides, and 3) their fried chicken flavors are delicious, consistently prepared, and when packaged in this deal for 4-6 is reasonably priced. Our favorite flavors are their spicy and Yangnyeom. Crunch is spot on, and we typically order 1 fried rice & 1 cole slaw. Service is always good, dining room has always been clean but we do takeout 90% of the time. We're just happy they have a location in National City so we don't have to go all the way to Kearny Mesa to get food from here. read more

Bonchon National City - Korean Near Me - National City, California

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Came in around 2/3PM on Tuesday for the $1 wings. Came in and sat right away. Service was a little slow because there was only one person but they were very nice. Overall wings are good and hot as always. Soy garlic is the way to go. Kbbq is also good. They give a lot more rice compared to other locations which is nice. read more

Bonchon National City - Korean Near Me - National City, California

I couldn't wait to try these wings. I love bbq.chicken and loved their garlic soy, honey garlic and Gangnam style. Here I tried spicy and Korean bbq wings. They were Ok. The sweetness was too sweet as in sugar sweet while the bbq. Chicken had more flavor from the garlic I guess. The spicy were front of the mouth spicy. They were OK but nothing fantastic. read more

The wings here are the best! This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Bonchon National City - Korean Near Me - National City, California

I love ordering from here. But with how expensive everything is, this place is a special treat anytime we do come here. My husband and I usually get two orders of plain fried rice and 10 wings. Comes out to about $50 bucks. Like I said, it's usually a treat when we do come here, but yesterday I'm not sure what happened. The rice was super burned. Not edible at all. Disgusting. I was so disappointed with the quality. I called to speak to someone to let them know and although the girl who answered the phone was kind and sympathetic, she told me she would let the manager know so they can call me back because they were off. I waited for that phone call today which never came. I don't want anything for free but I would like a phone call and my money back at this point. The rice had to be thrown away. read more

Bonchon National City - All those dark things are burned pieces and the taste was just not edible. - Korean Near Me - National City, California

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After visiting a grocery store nearby my Son saw this BONCHON a Korean Fried Chicken . We have been to their Convoy location multiple times but it's our first time here in their National City branch. Their place here is way smaller compared to their Convoy location, but the service is the same, quick, and friendly. Ordered our usual 23 pieces of Half and Half the Korean BBQ and Soy Garlic The chickens are still good, juicy inside and with crispy skin with a delicious coating of their special sauces, but most of the chickens we had were tiny h it was delivered to our table we saw big ones but under the big ones were small sizes. But still good, as long their Chickens are still delicious as always. Parking is tough since there are many stores in this area including a big grocery a few steps from it. read more

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Delicious, thick juice crispy and amazingly flavorful wings! Did take out, I ordered a 10 piece with half soy garlic and half classic crunch and I'm still thinking about them. Some of the best wings I've had in a quite a while. Also their pickled radish is so crunchy and sweet, it's the best foil for these savory chicken flaps! Will be ordering again soon! read more

I haven't been to bonchon in such a long time! We were in convoy walking around waiting for another restaurant and we saw the $1 wings on mondays and tuesdays so we came to the national city location! It took a little bit of time to be serviced once we were seated, but not too terrible of a wait. The chicken wings were so delicious! They were most importantly, crispy and also flavorful! The fries were garlic pharm & were cooked to perfection. Not too much garlic. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft in the inside! We ultimately decided to do a lunch deal, because of the variety. We definitely will be back for the $1 wings! read more

Bonchon National City - Korean Near Me - National City, California

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We decided to go for their current $1 wing special going on during Mondays and Tuesdays. We had been to the Convoy location but never checked out the National City location so we decided to give it a try. This location is a lot smaller than the Convoy location therefore there was a bit of a wait to be seated. We had given our name to the hostess to be added to the waitlist and after about waiting 45 minutes, we had asked if our name had been called. She had let us know that it hadn't yet so we continued to wait. When she came out a while later to seat another party, we noticed that our name wasn't on the list so we asked and they said that we were actually next. I understand they were very busy but we think they forgot to put our name down when it was given to them initially. In total, we waited about an hour to be sat and we went on a Tuesday around 6pm. We ordered 5 wings of each flavor that they had. They had Korean BBQ, Soy Garlic, Yangnyeom, and Spicy. They were all very delicious flavors. I recommend the Soy Garlic if you're not into spicy food/flavors. The Yangnyeom flavor was new and it was very tasty with a little kick of spice, definitely recommend. The Korean BBQ was very good as well, we felt it just had a slight more spice than the Yangnyeom flavor. The Spicy was pretty spicy for us and we eat quite a bit of spice on the daily. The Bulgogi fries were also really good. The fries were crispy and soft and the bulgogi was also really tasty. There were a few sauces on there that came together well. Overall the flavors were really good, the prices were good for the special they had going on, and the staff were very nice even though they were very busy with dine in and takeout. Definitely recommend. read more

Bonchon National City - Bulgogi Fries - Korean Near Me - National City, California

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Bonchon was located in a large plaza, the business was tucked away in the corner. It's pretty close to Seafood City (a market). I've never been in National City before today and they have multiple of different Asian businesses in this plaza! 85 Degrees, Daiso, Chao XO, Bonchon, and probably a few others. The parking lot is has many places to park although some spaces can be quite narrow. This Bonchon was a bit unlike other spots that I've been to. There was a sign that stated Please Wait To Be Seated & they asked how many in our group (5 of us) and chose a table for us. Gave us the menus. We decided to share: - Bulgogi Fries, thèse were so much more flavorful and delicious than I thought. I love that they made a cheese sauce (rather than melted cheese bc when that gets cold it becomes not great in texture). The cheese sauce was intertwined with a bit of heat. The bulgogi was minimal, but not overly sweet which I liked. The fries were hot, perfectly cooked with a great light and crispy batter. Overall, it was great and I would get it again! - 10 PC Soy Garlic Tenders with side of Rice, these were good in terms of flavor. I prefer the wings for extra crunch and deliciousness compared to the tenders. But my friends that ordered the tenders really enjoyed them with the rice and some soy sauce. - +12 PC?, Half Soy Garlic Wings & Half Korean BBQ Wings with a side of rice, this one was hands down the best. The chicken was cooked beautifully. That I was able to eat the bones cleanly. They pulled apart nicely. They were perfectly fried with a lovely crunch and crisp that held up all during the time we were eating. Saucy but not overly and distinct flavors. The soy garlic is a favorite of mine. But the Korean bbq flavor was delicious as well, there was some spice but it wasn't whackbang. My friend, who has never had Bonchon before, really enjoyed the wings and the K BBQ flavor. - I don't remember how many pieces, but also ordered the Yangnyeom Tenders with rice as well. This flavor is a seasoned sweet and spicy sauce. To drink, we got 1 Pepsi, 3 Sprites, 1 Iced Water. This is a Korean Chicken spot, so they don't have iced tea or lemon slices. But they have soju, beer, sodas, and sparkling water. They were kind to refill our cups with water and give us cups of ice as well. We came in after walking 4 ish miles in the heat so the iced drinks were very much appreciated! The total for our lunch was ~$101.57, which is shocking to see a large number. But when you think about it, there was 5 of us, so about $20 per person! Which isn't too bad, especially for quality. We were able to finish all the food and felt satisfied. I would recommend this location and eating the food here. The Bulgogi Fries were delicious and highly recommend ordering the wings! read more

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Don't know why they say they close at 9pm when I walked in at 8:25pm for the lady to tell me I can't dine in last call is 8:30! Ugh just close at 8:30 then. read more

We came here for the $1 wings got 30 in total with 4 different flavors: soy garlic, spicy, yangnyeom and korean bbq. Our favorites were the soy garlic and spicy, but the yangnyeom was a close second. Unfortunately, this time the chicken did not seem as fresh and the soy garlic was lacking flavor. We also got the bulgogi house fried rice which was delicious The servers were very welcoming and friendly. The ambiance is chill place to hangout with friends and plenty of tables. read more

Bonchon National City - chicken wings, bulgogi rice, French Fries - Korean Near Me - National City, California

First off, I'd give Bonchon in National City 10 stars if I could!! I've been here many times and it's definitely a staple in my diet. First off, the service is very friendly and warm. We are always greeted right away with a smile, water comes out quickly (along with refills), and service is just top notch!! The restaurant is always clean and there are 3 televisions if you want to tune out while enjoying your delicious chicken. Speaking of chicken, WOW!! Seriously, Bonchon has the BEST Korean fried chicken ever!! My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I always get the soy garlic- so delicious!!! I love how crunchy they are with that glaze- yum! PERFECTION!!! My hubby and I also got the garlic parmesan fries and the bulgogi glass noodles. They are both so great and I would get them again! I highly recommend Bonchon. You won't regret it!! read more

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I love the 9 piece Soy Chicken and coleslaw. The awesome crew also gave me extra coleslaw! Yuh-mee! So, so delish. Outstanding service too! read more

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This wings are so good. The service was awesome, the servers are very attentive, laid back atmosphere and not busy during dinner. I'll come back and eat here again. read more

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small inside but nice - not too cramped like some places in San Diego tend to be. Calm atmosphere, polite staff , servers were polite and attentive. The place overall was very chill but still a vibe and the chicken .. WORTH THE HYPE to say the LEAST. If you like sweet with a lil something extra then just hop on the Yangnyeom flavor - won't disappoint! Any flavor is good but that's my personal favorite. As for the cook on the chicken ... PERFECTION. Skin is crispy but like ... CRISPY CRISPY. Each bite is crackle-y & crunchy , like biting into a candied glass, while the inside is moist and juicy. Overall great experience, will definitely be coming again and again ! read more

Bonchon National City - Mix Mixed 6 PC 4Wings 2 Drums - Korean Near Me - National City, California

I arrived on a Sunday afternoon 20 minutes after I called in a pickup order. I was told itll take a few more minutes for my 20 pcs wings to be ready. 2 walk in customers comes in to dine in, and the 2 workers chit chat their merry way. One guy was also waiting for door dash order only to be given his order 10 minutes after he was already sitting and his food waiting on the counter. I walked up to them another 20 min AFTER calling my order in only to be given my order that was sitting on the counter since I got there!! Did I get an apology? Nope! Instead I was asked if I needed napkins. WOW in customer service! Train your employees to pay attention on working instead of chit chatting read more

The restaurant is clean and bright. Parking can be a challenge at times. This Korean fried chicken style restaurant has a variety of dishes. We loved their lunch specials with wings. Their fried rice and bimbimbap rich dish is delicious with bulgogi. Their wings are perfectly crispy and flavorful. The service was friendly and helpful. read more

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This will definitely be the only Bon chon I go to when I'm in the area. It's always clean. The wings are always on point. I came here a few times for lunch, this place has really good service and food. The workers are always polite and welcoming. I always get the lunch spicy combos wings with rice, they come out tender, crispy and spicy. So delicious!! Sometimes I get another order to save for later, and it'll still taste good and not dry out or get hard. The sauce is spot on here. This one is the best Bonchon so far, I really like coming to this location. Parking is easy too. Bonus, there's milk tea and desserts in the same area you can go to after. read more