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    Bonchon San Leandro

    3.2 (491 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken Katsu
    Lynn K.

    Spotted this place, next to UPS, and decided to check it out spur of the moment. Ordered Pork Belly Buns and Katsu Chicken. Overall it wasn't terrible and I might give them another try if I happen to be nearby. The katsu was crispy (even after driving 20 minutes), slightly dry from overcooking but the taste was fine. The coleslaw it vomewas sweet and tangy and crisp. The rice is plain white. The real disappointment was the pork belly buns. The buns were soft and tasty, the cucumbers crisp and the sauce was ok, more Americanized than Korean. The pork belly was incredibly tough and dry. I love pork belly and I only tried 2 before I gave up. I don't know if it was the way it was sliced or if it was undercooked but I've never had tough belly before.

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    Allan Y.

    Finally decided to try Bonchon for the 1st time. Wish they have more flavors in general. The service here is great. We ordered the Seoul Sampler which came with 2 drums, 4 wings, Bulgogi Fries, Pork Potstickers, Korean Street Corn and Coleslaw and ranch for dipping sauce. Got the Soy Garlic sause for the chicken. Everything was good, but the chickens were a little over cooked!!! Steamed Shrimp Dumplings were okay came with spicy mayo, which didn't taste like it. Pickle Radish could use a lot more vinegar. Overall I give this a 3.5 stars and round it up to 4!!!

    Ten piece chicken wings with the wrapper seafaring the two flavors, soy garlic and Korean bbq
    Juicke C.

    Watching Korean series can influence your food craving. Today was Korean fried chicken. Getting food delivery can be hazardous to your health as well. Without getting up from your lounge chair you can order food just like at some theaters. I had ordered the ten piece chicken wings with Korean bbq and soy garlic flavors; and Korean donut and sauce. The food was prepared and delivered sooner than specified. It was crispy and warm. The chicken was nicely package and labelled well indicating the flavoring. Although I had enjoyed the crispiness, I couldn't taste the difference between the two. There were a couple of drumlettes included on one side that threw me into a loop as I was expecting wings only. Nonetheless they were enjoyable. Finally, the dessert, Korean donut that intrigued me enough to ordered it. Essentially, an elongated twisted donut with sugar and cinnamon. Dipped in the sauce, I can't say that I enjoyed it with or without it better. Most importantly, I couldn't determined the what made it Korean. I like donuts and in this case, I like this one as well. I would try other flavored chicken and dishes here in the future.

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    Gaston E.

    I stopped by Bonchon to try their chicken sandwich with the soy garlic flavor. It looked promising, crispy thigh, shiny sauce, soft bun, but the bite didn't quite live up to the look. The chicken was a bit overcooked, so it lost that juicy pull you want when you bite into fried dark meat. It's basically a fried chicken thigh on a brioche bun with coleslaw and sauce. Simple setup. The issue is in the build, mine was wrapped so the meat was hanging out the front, and once you unwrap it, the back half was all bun. You gotta push the chicken forward yourself just to balance it out. The flavor was okay, sweet, garlicky, that signature Korean-style double fry that keeps it crisp, but overall it didn't hit that "wow" factor. It's decent for what it is, but nothing that makes you crave another round. If you come here, the wings are probably the real play. That's where Bonchon earns its name. The sandwich? Crunchy, yes. Memorable? Not really.

    Kaelin N.

    Something was off. I've been to other Bonchon locations, and this one was not it. It didn't taste right. It was lacking the flavors I greatly antifipated from Bochon. I also ordered wings and they gave us combo (wings and drums). The servers seemed young, but were nice and helpful. A little disappointing with our food here.

    Gina H.

    Nice spot to have lunch since they have lunch specials! Nothing super amazing but good if you're looking for a quick bite. Not sure if I'd dine outside of their lunch special though.

    Tell me this is fresh? Dry as hell. And hella old
    Guillermo J.

    Not to happy with my experience, I've heard a lot about this place, expected more , but after trying it..I probably won't be going again. I placed an order for me and my family. Other food was good, but the chicken tenders seem like they were sitting under a light too long, or maybe done like 2 days prior. The service was fast. Placed an order online; and then got a call right away from the restaurant, stating that I will see two chargers on my card. And one will be refunded a couple of days later. For one that is inconvenient. How was my $60 meal, turn to $120? I got charged by the ordering app: then again at the restaurant? What if it was my last $60? They need to take that off. Seems shady. I'll be on the look out for a refund forsure, The place seemed chill.

    Coleslaw

    Most inconsistent bonchon location in bay area. Unfortunately this is the closest bonchon when we are craving it. The wings are always hit or miss -- usually overly fried and dry. The sides are really bad. The radish is often soggy and tastes off. The coleslaw is sometimes old looking... Laziness to not make their coleslaw on a daily basis -- look at how brown it is! The location is in the sketchier part of san leandro. There is plenty of parking but you will see homeless around.

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    Hoa C.

    Good food with nice service. Too bad competing with wing stops next door. Plenty of parking.

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    This has to be the best chicken ever!!! And the staff is so nice too. Would reccomend

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    1 year ago

    $18.00 for chicken fried rice and 3 cucumbers nothing else to say absolutely not worth it

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    Food is good, friendly customer service and also fast. It's an open space with plenty of seating.

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    1 year ago

    Spicy Chicken Tenders are a godsend. Flavor is amazing and the spice is just right. I could eat these every day

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    Ask the Community - Bonchon San Leandro

    Do they have take out?

    Yes.

    Are they open today (New Years)? I just called but no one picked up or if they're just busy. Don't wanna drive there & end up it's closed today

    Yes

    Are they open on Sunday? And if so what are the hours?

    Yes, they are open on sundays. I would assume they are the same as Saturday hours. They are also open all day now instead of closing after the lunch hour.

    Are they open on Thanksgiving and what is their phone number?

    They're closed.

    What are the soft opening hours? The photos posted do no justice for their sign with the day and times...

    From what it looks like on a recent photo, it seems that they are opened for lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (M-F), dinner starting at 5 pm to 9:30 pm (M-Th), with them opening 30 mins later for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays (10 pm close) and they… Read more

    Whats your phone number i will pick up some order?

    They do not have a phone yet. I asked the same question last night. The gal I spoke to said they expect to have a phone in the next few weeks.

    Are you open on Sunday's?

    Doesn't look like they open on Sundays from their hours.

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    3.4 mi
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    This place is EXTRA delicious. Like... "why didn't I come here sooner?" delicious…read more It's tucked into a small strip mall in San Lorenzo -- small location, BIG flavor. Don't expect tons of seating, and it might not be ideal for a huge group, but there's plenty of parking and the service is excellent. Friendly, quick, and on point. Now let's talk food. Popcorn Chicken - Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly salty. Dangerous in the best way. I could've ordered a second round and called it a day. Won Ton Soup - Different from the usual won ton soup I've had. The broth had a slightly creamy vibe, and it was loaded with dumplings and chicken. Not my favorite dish of the night, but still solid. Hawaiian Platter (three meats + mac salad) - The meats were tender and flavorful, and that mac salad? Delish. Simple, comforting, done right. Kimchi Beef Sizzling Rice Plate (with fried egg + garlic butter) - Ohhhhh the garlic butter!!! This was the MVP. Came out sizzling hot, smelled amazing, and absolutely popped with flavor. Hearty, bold, and just flat-out delicious. Total home run. Bottom line: Great service. Sizzling plates. Full belly. Happy customer. Do yourself a favor -- swing by and support this local spot. You won't leave hungry.

    Quick food. Definitely tasted fresh. I got the kim chi beef and added garlic butter. I regret not…read moreseasoning the beef before it cooked but overall it was a savory meal that hit the spot. Before drinks, food came out to $39. After ordering a soju, bill was $53 before we tipped. Service and food was quick. There's only one person up front and it's more order up front, casual, rather than sit down. You order on your phone. My mom got the chicken and it was very moist and well seasoned. Just note you do still have to also cook the chicken. I would recommend this place for great pricing, freshness and experience.

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    Kitchen Story - Chicken and waffles, very good.  Waffles so sweet, syrup was unnecessary.

    Kitchen Story

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    9.5 miNorth Oakland
    $$

    Living down the block for years this is the first time I've been to kitchen story. The weekends…read morewhen I would drive by seems like there's always a lot of people here so I made a reservation reservations online and you have the option to choose if you want to sit outside inside or upstairs. I reserved for three to sit in the main dining room. The next day we arrived right on time for our reservation and still had to wait about 10-15 minutes and was asked if we could sit outside and then we were seated upstairs. I was a little bummed we didn't get to sit in the lower dining room like I booked on our reservations. It was still cute upstairs and good company always makes brunch even better. The servers were quick and helpful. I wanted something light so I just ordered the chicken and waffle bites. My husband got French toast and a side of chicken and my friend got a main entrée of a sandwich with some fries and a little soup. All of the food that came out looked amazing even at other people's tables. For brunch, the price is a little pricey, but I would like to come back to try other entrées when I'm more hungry. We asked one of our servers if he had a light as I brought a little candle to celebrate my friend's birthday, and as he lit it, he also decided to join in with us as we sang happy birthday, which I thought was really sweet. He did not have to do. He even got other tables around us to sing happy birthday as well. It felt like a special moment for my friend, which was a nice surprise. I did really appreciate this part and look forward to coming back.

    We visited Kitchen Story for a spontaneous Mother's Day brunch. I will say this is a popular brunch…read morespot, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. We arrived shortly after 10am and our wait was just under 30 minutes. The restaurant is cozy (on the smaller side) but has an interesting layout. There's seating both indoors, outside, and upstairs. You may have to squeeze by a few tables to make your way to the restroom. Customer service was friendly and attentive. Pricing for food & drinks was a bit high. Our total for 2 entrees and 2 drinks was $60 before tip. We ordered two drinks (orange juice and an iced mocha) which were provided promptly. The orange juice was a little too sour and my mom had to add some sugar to improve the taste. The iced mocha was good, not too sweet. One thing to note the wait for our food took much longer than expected, and it may have been due to how busy it was. My mom opted to order the salmon yuzu benedict and I got an egg plate (scrambled eggs) with a side green salad. My mom mentioned the potatoes lacking salt but she enjoyed the salmon benedict. I thought the scrambled eggs were good, but slightly bland & needed salt and pepper. The side green salad was alright, but the vinaigrette had a bitter aftertaste. Overall, the meal was pretty good and timing wasn't the best. I'd likely return for brunch on a non-peak day. Definitely recommend joining the yelp waitlist prior to arriving if you can!

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    Kitchen Story - Mascarpone Stuffed Deep Fried French Toast the outside was more crunchy than expected. Was a bit tough to chew.

    Mascarpone Stuffed Deep Fried French Toast the outside was more crunchy than expected. Was a bit tough to chew.

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    Korean FC & Waffles Breakfast

    Bonchon San Leandro - korean - Updated May 2026

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