Stopped by for an hour with a party of three. The signature Korean fried chicken is something special. Coating is light, crisp and airy. Both sauces offered are delicious. read more

Delicious fried chicken, but I think it's a bit pricey for what you're getting. Ordered some other sides like fried rice and tacos and they just wasn't cutting it. It has a casual and fun atmosphere which definitely makes it a downtown new haven spot. The staff was a bit aggressive or didn't really pay a whole lot of attention. Had to constantly ask for more napkins or more water. All in all, I would just come here if you're craving fried chicken. Otherwise, there are other places in downtown new haven that you can try. read more

Things that are good: - wings - fries Things that were less good - the service - some servers are better than others, but sometimes it just feels like they don't really care or don't have time to care. - how consistent the "spicy" sauce heat is (variable between batches) - drumsticks (meat was not brined/marinated enough such that only the skin really had flavor) Things that were bothersome could easily be improved upon: - lack of a spicy sauce... some of our "spicy" wings were not spicy at all (again, batch variability) so we asked for an extra portion of spicy sauce and the server could only offer us spicy mayo. Not even sriracha? Not even the sauce that comes on the wings which you clearly have? (it felt like the staff didn't even try to accommodate us here) - the same amount of side is given for an order for 8 people as for 2 people - way too much for 2 but a tiny amount when dispersed among a party of 8. Should be based on the number of people eating rather than the number of platters ordered (because the largest combo will be feeding more people than the smallest combo...) Ultimately, the wings make it worth coming, and I hope they're just going through growing pains. But things need to be fixed for it to be somewhere I'd like to go back to in the future. read more

I went up to 2 stars because we finally did have a helpful server who tried to make things right but before that... We were seated right away at one of the high top tables. Our waitress was kind of friendly at first. She asked to take our drink orders: "Do you have any club soda that's not Pellegrino?" (I didn't see club soda or seltzer on their soft drinks list) "What's that? Is that like tonic water?" "No they're two different things." "I don't know if we have that...I don't drink either one of em." "Well (knowing they have a full bar) can you check?" "Do you want me to bring it out so you can taste and see?" "No...can you ask the bar if they have club soda and...bring me one?" "ok..." Believe it or not, their bar had club soda! An Easter miracle. After that we put in our order: I got bibimbap with tofu, my husband got the pork buns and the half and half (garlic/spicy wings mix) chicken strips to share, and my friend got a salad. Almost too quickly, some other servers came out with 3 orders of wings. We said half and half and they put one plate down in front of me and then they were trying to put another plate of one flavor in front of my husband. They weren't ours because we only ordered one plate and we ordered the strips. At this point the waitress attempted to argue with us that that's what we ordered, look at her notepad. Uh, nope. So then we hear the guys at the table behind us periodically complaining they're not getting what they ordered either. "This isn't even ours...we didn't even order these.." Etc. So they take the 3 plates away (since they weren't ours). The owner (?) comes over and tries to apologize and listen aganin to our order. My friend's salad eventually comes out first. Our waitress comes back and is trying to double check our order AGAIN. This time I got snippy because really, our order was not complicated. WHY DO YOU NEED TO CHECK 3 TIMES? And when I'd look at her sheet, it looked like she wrote everything down completely how we asked. By this point I think the management knew I was flipping out a little bit so they switched our waitress who was much nicer and placating. I appreciated that effort, anyway. As far as the food goes, the chicken strips were very breaded, the type that are a little hard to chew and impossible to cut without a knife (which are not on the tables). The spicy flavor was good but I'd prefer a softer texture. It was my first time having bibimbap so I have nothing to compare it to but I was kind of underwhelmed. The tofu was fried but 0 flavor (maybe it's supposed to be unflavored and only flavored by the sauce it's served with). The rice had a slight fishy flavor (again, I don't know if there's fish sauce or something similar added to the rice) but I wasn't expecting it. The other items in the dish were good - mushrooms, something yellow and crunchy, and sprouts. I didn't love the sauce either. I asked for sriracha to add which improved the flavor but made it a lot spicier. The portion was pretty big. Due to the service and clearly under-trained staff and the fact I was eh about my food, I honestly don't think I'd have a reason to come back any time soon. I will add the restaurant was not packed at this time (maybe 12-16 customers) so that was not a factor. So disappointed. read more

I've been to several BonChons in different cities. The chicken was pretty good - although was shocked at how big the chicken legs were. Also had the Tteokbokki, which is usually my favorite dish but found it to be so-so at this location. The cheese wasn't melted and the sauce was just a bit too spicy and not sweet enough. The happy hour prices were great and I did enjoy my experience overall. read more

Bonchon - Tteokbokki - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Great place to get authentic Korean fried chickens and more and I am approving this place as a Korean! The price is reasonable and they even have generous happy hours (almost all day on Sundays!) so it's a bargain. Food: Fried chickens are authentic and great. Both spicy and soy sauce have their own merits so I usually order half and half of them. Dishes other than chickens are also good. Their Takoyaki is really good and comparable to the real Japanese Takoyakis I had when I was in Japan. Teokbokki and rice and etc are all great as well. Ambience: Korean fried chicken should go with Kpop and indeed they do their job. I think the brick wall around the bar area is an overkill but the outer area is pretty decent. It is a bit dark for my taste for a chicken joint but perhaps they wanted to appeal more as a bar as well. Cleanliness and the table size are all on point. Service: Just the adequate amount of interaction and prompt serving/checking/billing etc. In fact, service used to be not as good as now when they first opened up but now I think they are on par with majority of competitive restaurants in town. Drinks: I think this is their weakness for now. They can expand their drink menu a bit with more selection of beer/wine etc. But draft Sapporo still goes very well with their chicken. Overall, this is a solid place to enjoy authentic Korean fried chicken with friends and have some beer as well. This is one of the best dinner options in town with reasonable price (especially so during happy hours which is quite long!). read more

Updated: have now been three times and have to say that their starters and main dishes are on par with their chicken. While I believe the food and service has still been 5 stars, one negative interaction with a staff member leaves me with a 4 star review. We were seated near the door and asked the nearby staff member if it would be possible for the door to the outside to be closed. It's March in New Haven so still quite chilly outside. He seemed to acknowledge our request but then proceeded to ignore it and not offer any explanation as to why the door needed to be open. While I understand it helps drum up business for the activity inside the restaurant to filter into the street, it made my dining experience subpar. Even a brief explanation would have been nice. That being said, all the other staff have been great and accommodating. Went to a Bonchon in NYC for the first time last year and I loved it. Couldn't wait for this one to open in New Haven. Although their opening had been delayed by months, it was well worth the wait. I went on opening day and shared the dumplings and medium combo with a friend. The chicken was just as good as I remembered from my time in NYC. Crispy, flavorful and spicy (they have non-spicy option as well). The dumplings were a nice surprise and had similar flavorings to their chicken. I enjoyed the radish on the side as well as a break from the spice. Given it was their first day, there were still some kinks to be worked out. Their kitchen was a bit backed up but they did a good job of maintaining restaurant flow and not overburdening the kitchen by seating everyone. Service was friendly and attentive. Enjoyed the high ceilings and overall decor was quite modern. This will be one of my go tos in new haven and I will be back to try the rest of it. Can't wait until they start accommodating to go orders. read more

After visiting more than three times here, I think that I can see that this place is developing more and more. Doing the all pretty weak the waiting line was too long, but it's not happening these days. The Korean style fried chicken was a little bit different from what I expected. However they tasted really good. Other side dishes and starters were absolutely fascinating. I recommend shumai, dumplings and Korean tacos. And also I would highly recommend Scorpion bowl, which is a huge drink in a bowl. I think this is good for group people. And I think it's really good for us to be able to take out! We don't need to wait to be seated. Well after that so many months, now we finally have this Korean fried chicken restaurant in New Haven. Why shall we not welcome them?! :-) read more

Bonchon - Combo - medium - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Japchae was skimpy and watery skip that! The pork buns just tasted generic with a mayo slaw on top of it and was pricey for what it is. The wings were undercooked and still had wet batter on them. Two of us out of a group of 5 had stomach aches the next day. Will not be going back! read more

Outstanding. Do yourself a favor and visit this outstanding restaurant. And, ask my favorite Mixologist, Dante, to create your personal cocktail. You will not be be disappointed. Dante . . . All my best . . . Jim read more

Been watching Kim's Convenience on Netflix and I knew I had to try some of the Korean food they're always talking about. Everything was absolutely great! Ordered the bulgog (which is the steak dish) very good! Ask for a side of soy sauce if you want to add more flavor to it, I did and it was much better for my taste. The bibimbap was good, vegetables were very fresh! Could've had more chicken however. The chicken tacos were amazing!! My kiddo loved the fried chicken there. Good place to try out!! read more

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This wings are just as I remember in my college days. I was so excited to hear this place opening. I had a craving late at night and decided to take the drive to new haven at 9 pm to get these wings of deliciousness. I called to make sure they do takeout and yes they do now. So I got my half and half wings and they were glorious. I recommend eating there as your wings will not get condensation/wet from the takeout box being closed. But regardless, when I got home those wings were crispy enough and delicious. It's kind of hard to explain the taste of these. You just have to try it yourself and enjoy the crispiest wings you'll ever try. And quick tip like someone else said, skip the drumsticks. There's just something about the wings. read more

Great chicken wings! Husband loved wings. Excellent side dishes. Very lively environment near Yale.

Bf and I love KFC. Having lived in NJ for a year and close to Pal park and Fort Lee, we've had plenty of late night Korean bites. Still on soft opening mode as they just opened yesterday. This place was the #1 reason why we chose our apartment to live in. With the opening delayed a little less than a year, I'm so happy the restaurant finally opened before our lease ended. Order - Tofu bibimbap: first time ordering this bc I always go go the main chicken and fries. Rice was cooked with too much water, so pretty mushy in the center. I love how the hot stone burns and crisps up the ricr, but this was a fail also. I waited a good five minutes before mixing it up. So either the bowl wasn't sesame oiled properly, soggy rice, or hot stone bowl not hot enough. Toppings and sauce was delish though. Only ate a couple bites and had it wrapped up to go so I could fix it up and turn it to fried rice later. I'll prolly wait while they fix the cooking kinks before ordering this again. - Small combo: choose either soy garlic or spicy and comes with either coleslaw or daikon radish. Bf opted for the spicy version and coleslaw. These did not disappoint at all. Whooo!! Perfectly crispy and had an awesome crunch. Since the fried chicken is what Bonchon specializes in, I'm super stoked that they got it right. - Seasoned fries: with parm cheese and parsley I think. It has a crispy exterior and soft interior. Two thumbs up! Not sure how I can ask for more ketchup though. Service is a bit slow, but I am certain they'll improve before the grand opening. No mess ups on our order. Told our waitress about the rice, so hopefully that gets fixed too. I think it'll be a great place for happy hour with friends because of the variety of pitcher beers to choose from. Can't wait to try the other items on the menu. read more

Bonchon - Small spicy combo + Tofu bibimbap - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Food here is pretty good. Ordered 20 wings and the bulgogi tacos. Be prepared to wait, they cook their chicken to order meaning that it'll take between 15-20 minutes. Only reason why this place gets a 4 star instead of a 5 is because the service was exceptionally slow. We went in while the restaurant was completely empty and still struggled to get adequate service. Might have been because the owner(?) had our waiter running all over the restaurant. read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I have been waiting 6 months and finally I was able to sample their food today. My son and I we're eating at home while doing the dance. Love the chicken flavor, love the fried rice, love the pork buns. Kimchi was a great side. read more

I have had multiple wonderful experiences at Bonchon New Haven. In particular, the server Gina is the warmest most welcoming person who you could hope to have in a restaurant. She is funny and charming and down to earth and makes a dining experience into a really good time. I hope Gina gets the recognition she deserves for how she goes above and beyond for the people who come into Bonchon. Amazing food and BETTER service because of Gina's loveliness. read more

Came here for the Soy Garlic Wings, which are AMAZING, they also come with a side of coleslaw or pickled radish. Also ordered the Seasoned Fries (parmesan & parsley), which are very flavorful. I love how they're open late late night. Service needs a little improvement, but the ambiance and food are still A1! Tip: Their kitchen closes around 9pm (Monday-Thursday) so expect to order from the after hours menu and not the full one. read more

Overpriced and not authentic..VERY disappointed in the service, the decor, the lack of cleanliness of the staff..even the decor is not Korean! WAY WAY WAY too expensive especially once u get it! Had better fried chicken from frozen foods at groc. store. Nope, never going back. read more

I went with a couple of friends and we ate about 60 wings!! They were so good! We ordered the spicy and honey barbecue wings. They were really good and we were given our food in a timely manner. Would definitely recommend. Will be going back again. read more

Loved the soy garlic flavor fried chicken! Tteokbokki was also good and not as spicy as typical korean one, so it'll be good for someone who's not good with spicy:) read more

I went in for Lunch on Sunday and had the lovely Bartender named Jenny. She served me a delicious cocktail called the blood orange cosmo and it was wonderful! One of the best I've ever had. There wasn't a long wait and the food was very satisfying- better than I had expected! Their chicken wings were surprisingly tasty and cooked to perfection. Seriously I ate so many. I'll be back. read more

I have to say the prices are way too high the food is good but not based on the prices. And they can't make a drink to save their lives. And while the staff is really cool the owners or if you ever have to speak with a manager or even past them they're very nasty. read more

It's all about the fried chicken and chicken wings here! Yum! The cole slaw is yummy too and I am not a coke slaw person typically. We ordered the wings for Super Bowl night this year... yummmm! read more

All the dishes only have one flavor, which is too sweet. And the wings doesn't taste like Korean bbq, more like those in Chinese American buffets. Overall just tooooooo sweet read more

This place is always consistent. Real Korean fried chicken. Not sure why Fairfield location was so bad. Fairfield is passing off grocery store chicken tenders for non Chons strips. DO NOT go to Fairfield location. New haven is consistent and never a miss. Service great and good as well. read more

My husband is a big fan of the chicken here, and I finally got to join him for a lunch date to try it myself. We ordered a split order of spicy and soy garlic boneless wings, a sesame ginger salad and fried rice. The spicy chicken was REALLY spicy (too hot for my limits) but did have some good flavor and not just heat. I much preferred the soy garlic. Both had a nice crispy coating but weren't especially meaty. The fried rice was decent, but the salad was actually my favorite part of the meal. The dressing was excellent! As far as beverages, I was bummed the iced tea was gold peak (or similar) rather than fresh. Overall I'd say I'd return, but I'm not in a hurry to. read more

Good food; better wait staff. I was having a miserable day because my dad was in the hospital, and Gina talked with me and made me feel a lot better. She's 10/10 wait staff, and a 10/10 person. read more

Forget the wings. Spicy drumsticks are the BOMB!! Tried the Korean Ribeye sliders. Very worthwhile. Somehow this location has a full bar, and is going to be open for late-night grub. Will be back for the drumsticks. Supposedly they'll be doing UberEats, which will prove dangerous. Good luck Bonchon! read more

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My first time here they got my order wrong, I never said anything giving them the benefit of doubt due to COVID-19. However my second time here my chicken was pink. read more

Bonchon - Boneless tender. - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

First time eating here. My boyfriend and I ordered take out. We got medium half/half boneless wings and a side of seasoned fries. Half spicy and half sweet crunch. The sweet crunch literally just tasted like fried chicken with some honey drizzled on it. They forgot my boyfriends blue cheese and the fries were soggy and honestly didn't even taste that good. Really don't understand what all the hype is about. Definitely not worth the amount of money he spent. ($32) Thanks but no thanks. :) read more

Nice place to go eat when you're hungry. When they say the boneless chicken is spicy, they are not lying! The price also wasn't too bad for two people. read more

Came here with my boyfriend for the first time after hearing that it was the best chicken ever & I was totally disappointed. The best thing about the chicken was that it was nice and moist and had a good batter. However, the flavor just wasn't there for me. read more

Fantastic chicken and wings. Boneless wings were a tad overdone, but the boned wings were awesome, crispy, and flavorful. Upbeat and friendly atmosphere. read more

Maybe we should've known something was wrong when it was bonchon instead of bon chon. Let's just say this restaurant is not doing the K-Town version justice. Everything about this place was below average. The BBQ chicken, the pot stickers, the bi bim bop, the mochi. The chicken came out about 3 minutes after we ordered it. Pretty sure it was all frozen. This was like going to the Korean McDonald's but paying restaurant prices. To add insult to injury, they were listed on the website for New Haven Parking validation, but told us they don't do it anymore. So we got stuck with paying an extra $7 for parking. read more

I wish I could rave about this place...I was really looking forward to amazing Korean food, but I left full of disappointment. The bimbimbap came with shaved raw carrots and a sliced cooked omelette (as well as some wilted greens and mushrooms...all interesting in that they were all bland). The radish kimchi I ordered was oddly sweet. The rice wasn't crispy on the bottom of the bowl (maybe it wasn't cooked in the "stone" bowl?). The beef was good, but I feel like a dish as layered as binbimbap needs to have the complex flavors meld into something new, not have one element stick out as "good". read more

I came here after seeing the place featured on Daym Drops, and it did not disappoint. The chicken, seasoned fries, tacos and potstickers were all delicious. Can't wait to explore the rest of the menu! read more

Don't order over the phone... I made that mistake and even after repeating myself multiple times when they repeated my order back wrong, I will received the wrong order. As I am vegetarian, I ordered the vegetable potstickers and instead received two orders of the pork potstickers. I am very disappointed and will not be returning. read more

I cannot say much about the authenticity of the Korean dishes, but I feel that most people come here for the fried chicken, anyway. I'll start off by saying that the Spicy option took me by surprise -- usually I don't expect much from "spicy" options at Americanized chains such as this one, but this one definitely packs a punch (and I consider myself to have a high spice tolerance)! The Soy Garlic flavor was my favorite of the two options, and actually reminded me of the fried chicken that I had in Korea. The sticky, salty yet sweet, sauce coated the crispy skin deliciously. My only criticism is that the chicken was a bit bland in the middle as it was not marinated, but I didn't mind too much. The chicken itself wasn't dry but not especially juicy. We also ordered a plate of dumplings, which were also coated half in the Spicy and half in the Soy Garlic, but they were pretty average as they come. Service was okay, and the restaurant had an overall nice ambiance. read more

I went to the Bonchon in Fairfield twice and the food was fabulous. The chicken was amazing, as in, the chicken strips were huge, juicy white meat with a thin breading and delicious flavoring. So imagine my surprise when I ordered the ten piece chicken strips and saw something I didn't even recognize as the same dish. The pieces were tiny, the breading was thick and hard and the chicken was dry inside. A few pieces were okay, but I commented that it wasn't at all like what we had at the Fairfield Bonchon. The server overheard me and explained that just that very week, they had changed the chicken, totally. WHAAAAAT????? Changed the main thing they're famous for and changed it NOT for the better? WHY? So disappointing! Trying to save money, maybe? Not worth the price now, no way, no how. I was 10 minutes late for the "lunch special", so paid $5 extra dollars for absolutely inferior chicken. I wouldn't have minded if it was what I had gotten before, but now I am back to having no decent place to get Korean fried chicken. Bummer! Bad idea, Bonchon owner! Switch back right now and I'll bet many, many customers will be happy and come back and more often too. Please think it over! I had planned on getting an extra order to take home, but you can guess how that went. Nope. I left empty-handed. Sad! read more