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Bonchon Newark

2.9 (726 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Good for kids

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Veerawan T.

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.

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Lilianna M.

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!!!

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James

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.

Jenny B.

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

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Bev C.

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!

Ashley Raquel B.

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!

Bulgogi Fries
Bong F.

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.

Can you see the difference between these two sandwiches. Manager said he couldn't do anything about it.
J P.

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

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Mj E.

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

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Wonderful experience! Some of the best bonchon I've had! So crispy and wonderfully flavored.

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Best wings ever. Honestly one of the only wings I can eat cold and they are just as good. I don't even care if that's weird.

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Very clean establishment. Spacious and customer service is friendly. Hard working staff, highly recommend, plenty of parking.

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