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Bonchon Waterford Lakes

3.2 (238 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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BONCHON WATERFORD LAKES ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Rachel E.

Sad to update that I did contact at the listed website and beyond an apology no explanation or replacements were offered. Very disappointing. On the upside I've heard of chk/n and will be giving them a try instead!

Nhan P.

10 chicken strips cost 18$ but not even worth for , the strips very small , even compared to kids meal , I don't think that is strip of chicken, it's smaller than 1 chicken breast, that's suck

Korean BBQ and Soy Garlic wings
Marcella M.

I was excited to see there was a Bonchon restaurant while out shopping at Waterford Lakes. When I lived in NY I had it a few times and really liked it. We came in and were seated. We noticed the tables were sticky and I mentioned it to the waiter but he explained that all the tables have been wiped down all day but they remained sticky. We ordered a mix of the Korean BBQ and the Soy Garlic wings. They came out nice and crispy as I remembered them but after a few wings I bit into one and the meat was really red and some bloody juice inside. I showed the waiter and he said he would take it back and asked if I would like a new order. I decided to get a brand new order of the same thing and the new order was much better. It was fully cooked all the way through and even more crispy. The flavors are very good with the Korean BBQ being my favorite. This was more of what I was used to in NY. The waiter was very apologetic for the inconvenience and said he explained to the staff that they had to do better. I was very disappointed in the first order as I don't think I have ever had undercooked chicken wings served like that and it could've been extremely dangerous for me to consume. I understand mistakes happen and the next order was up to par. The replacement meal was good but I don't know if I would go back. There are so many other wing places that I never had this issue with so I don't know if I would take the risk coming back.

Vic M.

Tried again to see if anything had changed. Overall I'd say the second experience was better than the first, but it just isn't the same as my prior experiences at locations up North. We tried multiple different items this time. I will say, the chicken was juicy and substantial. The sauce was a little overbearing and I couldn't have too much of it. The bulgogi fries were okay, but, again, it's a lot. The Korean street corn was not my favorite. Service was quick and fine. The location is simple in design - this was takeout.

Ashlynn W.

Came back for a second time! I love their fried chicken so much. It always delicious. We did order the mixed, and we got a half and half for the sauce. The service was always very good as well. We had no issues with getting seated, drinks or the check! It wasn't very crowded, making parking easy to find in the Plaza. The music wasn't loud at all either. We had entire conversations and were able to hear each other perfectly.

Bibimbap
Brandon C.

Bonchon is a place that I revisit from time to time. It's always delicious and has one of the best korean fried chicken I've had in Orlando. This review is for the Waterford Lakes location. Anyone who's been to the area knows that parking is typically very easy since it's in a large plaza. The entrance is a little hidden in a corner so I won't blame you if you miss it. On the inside, it's relatively clean, well organized, and it doesn't get overly crowded. Lastly, the bathrooms are a little far as you have to walk way towards the back. The last server I had was very nice and patient while she waited for us to order our food. She made sure we were happy and always had our water glasses filled. I ordered the bibimbap and a combo fried chicken with korean bbq to share. The bibimbap was very flavorful and filling with enough rice and vegetables to leave me satisfied. And finally, the highlight - the fried chicken. They were large pieces and remained crunchy and juicy for the entirety of the meal. The korean bbq is my favorite flavor, but I hear the garlic soy is also really good. Overall, I always recommend this place when people come to town and I always hear good reviews for it. I see myself going back several more times in the future.

Mixed 6 PC 4Wings 2 Drums
Melissa N.

5 star- just got service and promptness. I casually walked into the restaurant and decided to dine-in. Super quiet. Friday afternoon, a little after 12:30pm. 6 patrons jn the restaurant including me. Ordered the lunch special. Mixed small: 4 wings and 2 drums in soy garlic. Soy garlic taste different from Cali. I get it's not Cali. But just tasted differed. I could've used a little bit more sauce on the chicken. Some parts of the chicken was dry so the sauce could've helped. Service was good. He was attentive and refilled drinks without being asked. Checked on me frequently. Food came out quick. Maybe within 10 mins of me ordering. It was great. We were surprised. I would give the place 4 stars but honestly, nothing really went "wrong" per se. just the chicken maybe needed more sauce. I guess I expected more. Not sure. But overall, will eat here again. In a huge plaza with plenty of parking and lots of other restaurants and shops.

Korean fried chicken strips
John M.

So today (January 1, 2024), I finally tried the Bonchon location that is located in the Waterford Towers shopping plaza. I have been trying to decide the rating that I would give it and I kept trying to justify giving it three stars, but after all was said and done, I could at best only give it two stars. So, like all the best stories, let's start at the beginning. I tried to call in a takeout order and was told that they did not take takeout orders over the phone. I had to do it online through their website or through Doordash (or maybe it was Ubereats). Anyway, not a huge deal, but still an inconvenience for those who want to do it the "old-school" way. Anyway, I drove over to Bonchon and went in and I will say that it had a cool enough vibe to the place. I could not help but notice the sign saying that they do not accept cash payments. So, you are forced to pay with a credit card or probably via the various cash app ways. Whatever happened to legal tender? What about people who either do not have credit cards or choose not to use then? Anyway, I have and use my credit cards, so fir me, it was not a big deal. I did have to stand at the counter for a few minutes though there was only one person at the counter. When the young man came to assist me, he was friendly enough. I ordered a bibimbap, pork potstickers, popcorn shrimp and since I never had Korean fried chicken and they had a special of $1.50 a piece of either their wings or their straps, I wanted to order a few pieces. I was told that the minimum order was eight pieces. I tried ordering four wings and four straps and was told that they had to be the same. Also, a normal order is ten pieces and you saved two dollars and some change and got two pieces less. Not really much of a deal. They were also out of the popcorn shrimp, so I went with the eight piece "special" that really was not much of a special. Anyway, the food came out in about fifteen or twenty minutes and I headed home with my takeout order. The prices here are higher than what they should be and honestly, the food did not justify the price. I almost went with the bulgogi, but they were calling it USDA Select on their menu. USDA Select is the lowest USDA grade, so I went with chicken. The bibimbap was a poor version and was a small portion for the price point (around thirteen or fourteen dollars). The potstickers were also priced at about twelve or thirteen dollars and were not the best. Even the Korean fried chicken, which is supposed to be their specialty, seemed lacking. I thought Korean fried chicken was supposed to be crunchy. This was sticky with the sauce, but had no crunch and was overcooked. I honestly cannot see myself returning here. Again, I had giving a two star review, but could not even begin to justify giving it a three star and as I wrote it, I started wondering if I should give it one star. It was quite a disappointment in terms of a meal. I will keep it at two stars as the man working here was friendly and the place had a cool enough vibe. So, two stars and the only thing that I would recommend is going somewhere else for your meal.

8 pc Wings half and half
Thomas P.

On my 3rd visit I finally got the wings! lol, I had the 8 piece mixed. The gochujang wings are pretty spicy! No full head sweat but very tasty. The sweet soy wings balance it out. Perfect combo. I've had the radish kimchi and I love it. Another great side to balance some heat. Their rice is meh unfortunately. If I only got their wings I'd give it 5 stars. But the first 2 times I got their bibimbop. It's unfortunately not good hence the 1 star slip. Moral of the story, stick to the chicken!

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Maria M.

I love this place! The fried rice and wings are my favorite. The fried rice doesn't taste greasy and tastes amazing! I door dashed for the first time from them, I got chicken sliders and octopus dumplings. I was a bit disappointed considering the price and the fact that the sliders were mostly loaded with coleslaw, and one tiny chicken tender (which is not what the menu picture shows!) But on the bright side, the dumplings were pretty delicious! Ambiance and service are overall good!

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Clean friendly great Hot Food 5 min wait for a meal can't complain. I'll post photos next week.

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Wings are a must have and were by far our favorites. Not a fan of the pork buns but still gave it overall 5 star as the wings are amazing.

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