Remembering back when there weren't THAT many Korean fried chicken options in California, especially in NorCal, I guess there's still not that many options in NorCal, seeing that this Bonchon has survived COVID and the ones in SoCal, at least the ones near me got decimated by independent shops and bbq chickens. It is a bit fancier of a vibe and sit down restaurant, but it is a bit pricier than the other restaurants too. There's nothing inherently wrong with this place. Solid Korean fried chicken. Double fried to get that juicy moist meat and the crispy exterior. I'm not really a bone in person, nor was my ex at the time, so we opted for boneless. We'd get the soy garlic and the classic crunch, standard flavors and again, not too fancy and something you can get elsewhere, same with the coleslaw and pickled radish sides. Estimated, it's around $1-ish a piece and they've long taken it off then menu but we did get the avocado salmon bomb, which was kind of a saucy mushy mess when we did order it. It's not bad, but there's just so many other better options with many more flavors and sides, etc. at better price points nowadays. read more

Despite the not so good reviews I went here anyway since I saw it on TikTok. I just ordered a lunch special, an extra appetizer with extra side. Boneless soy garlic? I'll admit it was good, I didn't see or notice any issues with anything I ordered. My only possible critique lies with the chicken portions and sides being....sort of small? Like I'm unsure if it was just me, were the sizes smaller than expected? Likewise the menu itself is wide and diverse as I intend to come here again another time to taste the other items read more

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The vibes are off. The service is terrible. The chicken is bland -- crispy but bland. ........ I don't get it. Is it just this location? We arrived at 8:18 pm. The older man (seems to be the owner) welcomed us in but made sure to tell us they close at 9. No problem, we will be out before then. We got seated and ordered quickly. While eating our meal we received the check. Probably around 8:38pm. We were holding drumsticks so we waited a bit. Old man came back and asked for the bill to be paid and we obliged and this was 8:41 pm while he kept saying "no rush, no rush" uhm... yes rush. But ok we get it. We keep eating our food and our waiter comes and asks for the signature at 8:49 pm literally while my poor husband was mid bite holding his chicken wing.... We're finishing up. We asked for to go boxes already. Like chill a minute. I also asked for napkins and she conveniently forgot that. At 8:51pm another party arrived to order to go. I know their chicken isn't gonna be done before 9 pm. We stepped out of there at 8:56pm. That's 4 whole minutes before closing. Stop hounding your customers. Weird energy. You know it's weird because I started tracking all the times they came to aggressively hound us. If you don't want customers to dine in after 8 pm... that's ok..... JUST SAY THAT. If you're gonna offer terrible service at least have good food. The chicken was crispy and was the only thing going for it. We got the original and the soy garlic and they were both so underwhelming and tasteless. Japchae was ok. My favorite thing might be the pickled radish & white rice. I saw this place has 2.9 stars before I left this review. This is what I get for letting my husband pick the spot for dinner. Never again. Do not come to this place. Save your tastebuds & your energy. read more

This place is amazing! My husband and I were staying in the area to visit family, and wanted a casual dinner. We are both huge korean fried chicken fans. We were very pleased. We ordered the boneless. They arent traditional boneless pieces. They look like McDonald's chicken nuggets. But they pack so much flavor! We devoured 2 orders. We also got fried rice and it was fantastic. The pickled reddish and coleslaw were also great, as well as the dipping sauces. I especially liked the kewpie mayo. The service was good and we enjoyed some soju. I would definitely come back. read more

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very hospitable, wonderful service! desiree took such good care of me, owner is super friendly i will only come to this location!!

Service was great, one younger woman running the show. Very attentive. Restaurant is pretty largely sized. Chicken was delicious we got soy garlic & the traditional korean flavor. would definitely come back! read more

Bonchon Newark - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

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I hate to update a review like this, but unfortunately the quality of both the food and service has gone down noticeably. I usually order the half wings and half drums, but the last three times I've received almost all drums with only 1-2 wings. If I'm paying for wings, that's what I expect to get. The drums themselves have also gotten much larger, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it feels more like ordering fried chicken than wings at this point. I really hope they turn things around, because this used to be my go-to spot. read more

My friends and I decided to have a late lunch here, which didn't disappoint. Service was excellent and the space was clean. We ordered the Seoul Sampler and 10 pieces of wings (Soy Garlic) shared between 3 people. The sampler included 2 drums, 4 wings, Bulgogi Fries, Pork Potstickers, Korean Street Corn and Coleslaw. They had this new flavor korean BBQ and chose spicy mayo as the dipping sauce. Indeed it was worth trying as everything was crispy and flavorful. read more

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First time trying this place it was empty as it was a Monday so we were served very quickly. Clean dine in location and it looks like it could be a fun hangout spot! Bulgogi fries were chefs kiss! I loved how crispy they were . It was a big enough portion to eat on your own as a main, or share! We got boneless chicken in yangnyeom and Korean bbq both flavors were amazing! Chicken was kind of hard/ dry and some were hollowish? In the middle but I didn't mind it because the flavor made up for it, plus I expected drier chicken since it was boneless. Next time I will get bone in! I can see myself coming back here and bringing friends to try more things off the menu, i had trouble deciding what to get in the first place because it all looked so good on the menu! Love this place!!! read more

Bonchon Newark - Bulgogi Fries - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

Sadly chicken wings were dry. Not fresh tasting at all. Wings were small and not smothered in the garlic sauce like it was when I first went here. Very very disappointed. read more

Delicious fast food. I would go back for the pork belly bao, classic crunch chicken strips, and pickled radish. The chicken strips were lightly-battered tender breast meat. The battering was a little heavier than tempura, but similar flavor and texture. The seasoning on Classic Crunch tasted like soft salad sembei, very light and satisfying. The Korean BBQ flavor was sweet and sour, and tasted good but was not my favorite. The bao were soft, sweet, tangy, and full of chopped crunchy vegetables. read more

I think this located used to be a sports bar, and I think for that purpose, the food here may be good. Lots of screens around the bar area. Everything was too salty and some of the meat did not taste super moist and juicy as I expect freshly fried items to be. Service was really great and attentive! read more

I was craving fried chicken, and after seeing all the great reviews, I decided to give Bonchon in Newark a try with my 4-year-old son. I'm so glad we did! We ordered the sampler to share, and it came with fried chicken, gyoza, coleslaw, corn, and Korean beef fries. Every single item was delicious. Since I was dining with my son, I chose the Soy Garlic (soy ginger) chicken because I thought it would be a kid-friendly option, not spicy and it was perfect, sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. The chicken itself was incredibly crispy while still being juicy inside. I wasn't sure if my son would like the Korean beef on the fries, so I asked if they could serve it on the side. They were more than happy to accommodate my request, which let him enjoy plain fries while I still got to enjoy the beef. I really appreciated how kind and accommodating everyone was. The restaurant had a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. I arrived around 6:30 p.m., and I was actually surprised it wasn't busier because the food was so good. There were only a few tables occupied when we got there, but more people started coming in as we were leaving. Even then, there was still plenty of seating--I could easily see them accommodating a party of 20. After chatting with our waitress, I learned Bonchon is a chain restaurant. Honestly, I never would have guessed because everything tasted fresh and authentic. The service made the experience even better. Not only was our waitress incredibly friendly, but the owner also came over to introduce himself and ask how everything was. That personal touch really stood out, and I told him I'd definitely be leaving a positive review because the food truly hit the spot. The owner mentioned they do a lot of DoorDash and takeout orders, which makes perfect sense. I know the next time I'm craving fried chicken at home, I'll absolutely be ordering from Bonchon. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. Wishing this location continued success, they definitely earned a repeat customer! read more

Ordered a large mixed chicken combo, half soy garlic half spicy for take out. Arrived 20 minutes after I placed the order over the phone, and only had to wait a couple more minutes in store for my food to be ready. The host/cashier was very nice. Mixed combo had wings, drums, and huge drumsticks with good crisp on the batter. I wish the wings were a little meatier but the flavor of the soy garlic was great, and the spicy flavor was definitely hot. Good place for take out wings. read more

The lunch special m-f is on hit. I'm here to leave a good review because it deserves higher rating- the chicken tenders are my favorite and go to and they do a great job every-time never fails. The service is fast and friendly everytime I come here & I just got my lunch special to go for the first time and it was the excellent service from Darlene I believe her name was & the credits to the chef. Wow I was concerned the chicken wasn't going to be as crunchy since I'm taking it to-go and riding back to the office but. It hits just as it does as if I was there sitting down at the table. You'll have my business and bringing my large family here & for catering needs for future stuff..if you're reading this and see the bad reviews on here uhm okay that's on them lol YOU should go in yourself and try it out and make that judgement lol. Great job Bonchon in Newark!! I playfully call it BCB for Bon Chon biiiii!! Or "bon chon bruhhh" hah. Keep up the fire work. read more

Dad: I don't know why it's not ready to five star it's definitely a five to me great service friendly clean atmosphere Family fun. Son: their food is way better than McDonald's. The chicken and the shrimp and the sausage is so good five stars Mother: I couldn't wait to come back here the experience was pleasant the food was great the Korean coffee was even good five stars. read more

Bonchon Newark - 8 Drums, 16 Wings & Popcorn Shrimp - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

Today was our first visit. I don't know why we waited so long. The food was excellent. The spicy sauce was spot on balancing flavor and heat. The pickled radish was a nice counterpoint to the heat. The service was excellent. Desiree was super helpful walking us thru the menu. We left happy and plan to go back soon. read more

THE BEST ASIAN FRIED CHICKEN!!! I've tried many places over the years, & this location has the freshest & most flavorful flavors. Service is always so consistent. Definitely recommend hitting up this Bonchon location read more

Great service especially Mondays a Tuesdays $1 wings would for sure come back an bring friends!!!!

The wings/drums are spectacular and crispy and service is great here, the lunch special is amazing for good eats and one of the best flavors are yangyeom and soy garlic! read more

Chicken and service are really good. I recommend the soy and yangyum sauce. I will come back soon​

My cousins and I came here on a Friday night and had really good food and really great service. Between the 5 of us we shared Tteokbokki, Bulgogi fries, and the medium mixed order of chicken and it was more than enough for us. The two staff were very attention to us and were so sweet. The ambiance is casual - where you can eat solo, date night, or groups read more

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Service was quick; I didn't need to wait long for my order. The chicken was nice and crispy. I also ordered fries, and the flavor was great. I recommend coming as a group to try more things! read more

Watching too much KDrama made me crave for some chicken. This is my first time ordering via DoorDash and the food did not disappoint. The chicken was still hot when I got it and the side dishes are yummy. My kids love it as well. We will definitely try to stop by the Newark location when we get the chance! read more

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My cousins and I went to Bonchon for an early dinner and we had such an AMAZING experience. We ordered of teottbokki, bulgogi fries, and wings. We waited a very short time, and the employees were sooooo nice and friendly! They never hesitated to help us out when we needed refills on our water, extra utensils, etc. The food itself was delicious. We got 3 items split among 5 people and the portion sizes were pretty good for the price we paid. I recommend coming here at 5pm on a weekday because it was very quiet, allowing us all to rest. This is the best Bonchon in the Bay Area! read more

Bonchon Newark - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

My first time trying Bonchon was overseas, where the flavors had a strong, authentic Asian taste. However, in the U.S., the flavors seem toned down for the American palate. Today, I ordered the Mukbang Meal online for about $40 with tax. The meal was fantastic--crispy chicken, wings, fried potstickers, bulgogi fries, corn, and coleslaw, enough for two people. However, the service had some issues. I ordered online due to limited lunch time, but when I arrived, I still had to wait 10 minutes just to show my I.D. It wouldn't be bad but no-one was at the register just me, didn't even see staff serving customers. Additionally, my order didn't include utensils or napkins, which was inconvenient, especially for dishes like coleslaw and corn that require scooping. I also never received a confirmation that my order was ready--just a pickup time. The interior has a high-end Korean bar aesthetic, which is nice, though unexpected for a fast-food-style restaurant. Maybe they host karaoke nights. Overall, the food was excellent, but the service and attention to customer needs could improve. Despite that, I'd still recommend Bonchon for a unique and flavorful meal. read more

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Fantastic food and fast service. Wonderful staff who make sure you're taken care of and your drinks are full. Thanks Desiree for your suggestions! The strips and tacos were delicious! read more

Service was a Lot better with this hostess than the other one. Very attentive and friendly. I just wish the chicken wasn't really salty. If there was any way for the chicken to not be so salty it would have been a perfect score. read more

Leaving negative feedback brings me no joy but this issue needs to be addressed. My wife I had lunch today and we both ordered the chicken sandwich. Picture included. While the flavor was good the actual chicken in my sandwich was almost nonexistent. The server was very polite and apologized. The most disturbing thing is the manager said he couldn't do anything. He wouldn't even come to the table and had our server relay his message. This was unacceptable to me. I read other reviews saying the portion sizes have declined and I witnessed this today. I'm not going to gamble if my food is going to be good or not. Consistency and quality are key when running a business. Today they failed read more

Bonchon Newark - Can you see the difference between these two sandwiches. Manager said he couldn't do anything about it. - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

A must try soy garlic corn dogs with kewpie sauce on the side, service is good, and clean place read more

Bonchon Newark - Address and menu - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

The chicken tasted absolutely phenomenal ! And the service was great :) Our server made us feel very welcome read more

Bonchon Newark - Mixed drumstick and Chicken Wing - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

Food was delicious, price was reasonable, ordering was easy, I would definitely choose this place over wing stop any day. Spicy flavor was perfect enough to enjoy but still have some spice. Crispy skin was my favorite! read more

Went here for lunch, service and food were great! An older man took our order and our food came out pretty fast. Will be back to try other menu items read more

Young guy in the front did not even ask how can I help. All he said was bathrooms are for customers only. This is not how you respond to new customers. read more

I'm so sad to give Bonchon this rating, because I've been a loyalist for years, but over the past year or so their wings have gotten ridiculously small. The flavor is still good, but there's almost no meat underneath the fried-ness now. Not sure if there's a difference between carrying out and ordering delivery; last time I placed an order I had the same problem and said I'd never order again, but here I am, with another order and the same disappointment. Can someone recommend another Korean Fried Chicken place with as good or better flavor, and more normal wing sizes? Guess it's finally time to switch. read more

I did a walk-in to-go order. The cashier at the front greeted me right away and he let me know about their lunch deals since I didn't really know what I wanted. I should've asked if what I ordered was enough for 3 adults, but that's on me lol The texture of the chicken was good, and the flavors were great. I do wish that the chicken was bigger, but it wasn't too disappointing. I'm definitely coming back once I get another craving for Korean fried chicken :) read more

Bonchon Newark - Lunch special with yangnyeom and soy garlic drumstick and 2 wings for each flavor. Lunch special came with a side and I chose rice. - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

Bonchon always hits - happy this location is close by! We've ordered take out and dine in, each experience has been on point! read more

We are a regular here (starting fairly recently). The food is amazing. I used to be a regular in Bonchon (berkeley branch) during my studies at UC. After moving to Fremont, I was delighted to find a Bonchon nearby. The service is excellent, both quick and professional. I normally order strips (spicy of course) with sides. I prefer the pickled radish as side although fries are good too. The strips are cooked to perfection, this place knows how to cook chicken. I can imagine they nail the temperature of the frier! The Korean tacos is a must have, try with spicy or with soy garlic chicken. Both are amazing. This is one of the places which I crave in Fremont/Newark area. A must have (I don't know or don't care why the reviews are not spectacular). read more

Bonchon Newark - 8 pc Strips - Korean Near Me - Newark, California

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We finally tried their fried chicken, and yes, it's worth the price. We actually got their 30-piece crispy wings for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. There's 4 different sauces you can choose, but I didn't know if they smother the chicken in the sauce, or if the sauce is served separately for dipping. Not taking a chance on soggy chicken, I opted for no sauce. But now I'm very curious what their sauces taste like. Oh well, next time. read more

I was honestly a little hesitant ordering from this Bonchon location due to the reviews, but was pleasantly surprised by the service that I received and the quality of the food that I had ordered. I had placed on order online for 20-pieces of boneless chicken (half soy garlic, half spicy, with a side of coleslaw), and was informed that my order would be ready in ~15-20 minutes. After arriving at the restaurant, I was immediately greeted by the cashier, and was asked if I was there to pickup an order. The food was ready by the time I had arrived at the restaurant (earlier than the expected time), and the chicken was delicious. I honestly haven't had Bonchon in a while, but the chicken was just as flavorful as I had remembered :) read more