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    Bonchon Tempe

    3.9 (642 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Radish
    Ai T.

    I usually eat here at least once a year. And All the times in the past and this time, the taste and quality is the same, I love that they're consistent. Came in Saturday night but at the time it was pretty empty, just my boyfriend and I , and 2 other customers. However, we waited 1 hr since we came in and we only had 1 order of the chicken (15 pieces), so the wait was veryyyy long for that small quantity. However, once the food came out - it was very good! We got the Combo Medium size with drumstick & wings - Spicy and Soy garlic, with radish as the side. The chicken overall was steaming hot, which I love. The skin outside was very crispy, which is why I love Bonchon for and that's what makes Bonchon stand out from other places. The Spicy was delicious - good kick with a mix of some sweet and savory sauce. I love the sauce Soy Garlic was very good as well with the savory and soy flavor. Each bite is perfect as you taste the crunchiness from the skin, then the sauce oozes out, and the chicken meat is cooked well for all pieces. Service was good and the place was clean!

    Buldak Bowl
    Belen C.

    ordered a Buldak bowl and it was honestly terrible. The chicken tasted boiled, rubbery, and completely flavorless. There were literally three rice cakes in the entire bowl and an absurd amount of thick-sliced onions. The dish looked sad and tasted even worse. This was nothing like buldak--just a weird, unpleasant mess.

    Wings 8 PC
    Evelyn D.

    Great Korean fried chicken. Very friendly place. The noodle dish was okay, beef was tender.

    Bulgogi Fries
    Jennifer S.

    This place has been on my radar for a while. So while we were in the area we decided to try it. I was so excited to try it. We were quickly seated and things started to look a little off. For one, a worker was at one of the tables looking like a nurse with gloves and other restaurant bags of food at the table. She was helping an older woman eat and care for her. Anyway, on to the food. We ordered the chicken, 2 different flavors. We also started with the bulgogi fries and bao buns. The fries looked weird when it came. The cheese wasn't melted like we had thought but maybe that's just how it's served? The flavor was ok but not something I'd ever order again. The bao buns were also just ok. The meat to bun ratio is off. Please add more meat so we're getting more of the flavors rather than just the bun. Also, it was a little wet and mushy. The chicken is where it's at. Great flavor and you can't go wrong. If we stuck with just the chicken, this would've been a five star review. Unfortunately, we'd probably not stop here again because there are wayy too many great restaurants out there.

    Entry from bar
    Adrian R.

    Came into Bonchon, right near our house for a quick dinner at the bar. I had the tofu, fried, Bibimbap and my husband had the five drumsticks. With a couple of beers to wash it down. Great food! I asked for one additional sauce for my dish as it was a little light on seasoning. I should've only used half of the next one. It became very spicy with two. So just be warned. If you like your dishes, very spicy ask for two sauces, if you can finish it. All in all great dish, great service. Come out and enjoy some Korean food.

    Seafood Bibimbap
    Jennifer R.

    Very patient waitress even when dealing with less than knowledgeable customers while serving the whole place all alone. Food came out fast, extremely crispy chicken.

    4.2.2024
    Joy J.

    JOSH is the man!!! He was awesome from start to end. We walked in for lunch, and we were seated right away. I was excited to find this Bonchon location in Tempe, which is about 8 minutes from the Lexus dealership in Chandler. After some negotiations at the dealership, of course we got hangered. Thanks to my trusty Yelp app for steering us in the right direction! We got 2 Combo Lunch Specials, which come with 8 wings. We chose Soy Garlic and Korean BBQ for the sauces. For our sides, we got the Pickled Radish (because it's a sin NOT to, lol!) and the Seasoned Fries, which is an extra $2, but worth it! The Japchae was a must-have, so we ordered one to eat and another to-go for later. In comparison to other locations, it was a little greasy, but overall, had that signature Bonchon flavor. Everything was delicious! The chicken was really crispy on the outside and cooked thoroughly on the inside. No pink middles here! I always have to get the radish because it complements the chicken so well, especially the KBBQ since it had a slight kick to it. I asked Josh for extra, and he came through! I appreciate that awesome service! We were glad to have come at the right time. It was a Tuesday and not busy at all for lunch. The restaurant is clean and bright. There's a parking lot right outside, and the prices are competitive. I would definitely come back here and highly recommend it if you're craving some amazing, CRISPY, and FLAVORFUL chicken cooked perfectly! If you see Josh, tell him I said wassup & I'll be back sooner or later! ;)

    Adrienne C.

    My cousin brought dinner and I had never heard of this place so I was intrigued when she walked through the door with it. She got fried rice and soy Ginger wings. The rice was good, a typically chain fried rice. It kinda gave me Trader Joe's fried rice vibes but a little bit better. The chicken was cooked well, perfectly crispy and sauced. The sauce was a little on the salty side but it was still good. I didn't pick up the food or go into the restaurant so I have no feedback on service or ambiance.

    Full meal
    Heaven R.

    I ordered takeout here for the first time! Super delish. Service was nice while I waited. The only thing is they didn't give any utensils or even napkins... not even offered. Overall nice. Food is very yummy! I look forward to taking my family next time! We're big on wings and I just love that Korean Wings are extra crispy! Plus they have bulk deals for big families so that's great! I will definitely be returning.

    Edamame
    Janelle F.

    While still a great stop for some great food I felt a lot of our items were over cooked this time. My bao buns while flavorful the meat could've been cooked a tad less. It was a bit tough to chew. The potstickers were amazing with half and half of the sauces. My bibimbap spicy and delicious. Service was good and Amy delay was addressed. Vibe is pretty basic, but welcoming and enjoyable. Prices fair for the amount of food you receive.

    Colette C.

    It isn't my first time eating Bonchon but it was my first time eating at this location. Sooo happy my boyfriend took me here because it was an orgasm in my mouth! We ordered the half & half which are the spicy and soy garlic. BOTH ARE CRISPY AND PACKED WITH FLAVORRRR Service was A1! Employees worked diligently among each other, also attentive and friendly staff. As for the ambiance - clean settings, nice music and family friendly. We'll most definitely come back for the great wings and awesome service :)

    Combo
    Tyrone F.

    I have been here a 5 times, and twice, they forgot to put my order in, so we had to wait even longer for our order. My last visit, the General Manager stopped by to tell us that our order wasn't placed, and she apologized and offered a free drink while we waited. I appreciate the candor and how the general manager handled the situation. I like the food here. Whenever I am in the mood for fried chicken, this place is always suggested. I recommend the pineapple flavor happy day soju with your meal.

    The boneless naked wings
    Bob N.

    I love this chicken. I didn't eat there but got it all to go. I love the spicy chicken and daikon. I don't know about eating there but it seeming clean and not too crowded when I went there. If you don't mind getting your sweat on while eating delicious fried chicken then this is your place!

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    11 months ago

    SLOW !!!!!!!!!!! Ordered online for pickup. Website said 15 min. I waited 45 min for food and order wasnt correct and i had to go back!!

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    Food is always on point and the service is amazing . Never fails and we will keep coming back for more.

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    Ask the Community - Bonchon Tempe

    I recently (last week) visited San Tung in San Francisco for the deep-fried chicken. It was delicious and the sweet sticky sauce that the chicken came in was just what I was looking for. Does Bonchon offer the sweet sticky sauce with the chicken?

    Kinda. They have a flavor, yangnyeom, that was sweet and sticky, but a lil spicy towards the end. Good flavor overall.

    Do they use MSG?

    Just eat the food your not going to die!

    Can I call ahead to order takeout? I can't seem to find the location's number.

    Yes. You can. I just did it today. The number is 480-361-9282.

    When will takeout options be available?

    When will takeout be available?

    Do they take reservations?

    Hey Lorraine. No they don't take reservations. It is sit down and order from the menu table service.… 

    Are you guys open?

    Yes. Soft opening as of December 15

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    Came on Sunday night, and got the regular all you can eat menu $33. Tip: You can pay extra $20 for…read morepremium meats I have been to Gen several times and each time was pleasant. The service was great, even though the restaurant was packed, the waiter would come and checked on my table often. Usually with AYCE, I get Beef brisket, beef belly, spicy beef belly, and spicy bulgogi. All of these items were delicious! Also got some Pork ribs as well. There wasn't any dish that I didn't like. I also love the soondubu. Tip: ask for less tofu if you want more of the broth to go with the meat as you eat instead of being full from the tofu. They also have many sauces you can try to dip your meat in. I got the garlic sauce, spicy sauce, and bean paste. All were great! The menu is extensive, there were many items I would love to try but I was too full. I will be back to try more!

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    This place satisfies a Korean food craving for my wife and I. They did a good job at providing…read moretasty food and great service. Service is mostly done through a bell system at your table. Any waiter that hears the bell comes to your table to assist. The response never took longer than 20 seconds most of the time. To start the appetizer tray at the beginning is an awesome touch that I'm not used to in other places I have tried. It kind of took the guess work out of ordering in my opinion so I only had to focus on what meat or dish I wanted since my sides were already selected and refillable for free through the course of the meal. We ordered the seafood sundubu, beef bulgogi, and sweat and spicy korean fried chicken wings. The portion size was very generous on the wings and on the crispier side which my wife prefers. The seafood sundubu was delicious and was pleasantly surprised to see a decent amount of tofu and seafood types in the dish. The beef bulgogi was also tasty and as I said before just scratched that korean food craving that we had. This has been added to our rotation of date night locations for us! Oh also the bathrooms are very clean.

    I came to Koreatown because I was craving kimchi stew for lunch…read more As soon as I sat down to order, the aroma of the kalbi caught my attention, and I decided to treat myself to a little cheat day. I ordered the kalbi and cold noodles for $26.00, and both were absolutely delicious. I had gone a few days without meat, so it was especially satisfying. I also enjoyed the banchan, and I finished everything except the fish cakes, which are just not my favorite. Overall, I really appreciated the meal and the experience. I'll definitely be back soon to try the kimchi stew.

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    I'm always up for trying a Korean restaurant I've never been to! Met here with my boba (and now…read morekimchi) sistah for lunch and had a delightful time. I really wanted something with their house made tofu in it, and the oyster soft tofu soup sounded just right for me. It was a bubbling hot concoction served with a bowl of mixed purple and white rice with bits of squash mixed in. The soup was so good! It had a good amount of oyster and the broth was spot on. The tofu was just the right consistency for the soup and tasted great. You can request your spice level and the medium was just right for me. The rice was also really good and well prepared. The banchan we had for lunch were kimchi, marinated cucumber, seaweed, fish cake, and pickled cabbage and beet. The restaurant itself is spacious and we had our pick of seats. The walls in between tables are high enough to allow for privacy. Service was good and we were checked on as needed. I couldn't finish the meal so I took the rest of the soup and rice to go. The kiddo tried the tofu and now also wants to go here which I will happily arrange for our next family outing!

    I recently purchased some spicy kimchi potato chips, and they were delicious. It made me think: had…read moreI ever tried actual kimchi before? The answer was no! Come to think of it, I've only been to a few Korean restaurants, two which served Korean corn dogs and the other I ordered a Japanese dish. As I was telling a friend about all this, she suggested we have lunch together at one, and I suggested this spot. I'd been in this complex before and this restaurant is stand alone on the NE corner of Dobson and Main in Mesa. Plenty of parking as we arrived at their opening hour of 11am. We chose a table towards the back and our server brought us water in a reusable bottle and steel cups, pretty cool. There is a QR code on the table to view the menu and a drawer on the end with napkins, spoons, and chopsticks. Never seen anything like that and thought it was clever. The Kpop music playing was a fun touch. I had perused the menu previously and liked that they had a separate vegetarian section. Although I am not vegetarian, I do like to eat it because it helps me avoid pork. I was in between their soup and bibimbap and decided to order the vegetarian tofu hot stone bibimbap ($16.50). Gotta try the tofu as it's in the name, and it's housemade which is neat. Our food did not take long to arrive and they were presented steaming and crackling, love that. My bowl was lovely and had tofu and veggies including sprouts, carrots, and bok choy. The rice on the bottom kept cooking so it became crunchy and delicious. The server brought us hot sauce (gochujang?) and I asked for soy sauce, since there was no sauce or flavor added to my bowl. I did like that it was fresh and healthy, and a good portion. I would've ordered the tofu bibimbap from the regular section since it comes with an egg on top, maybe next time. I was most excited about their banchan and trying the different small dishes. I did like that our server told us all the items in it were vegetarian except the fish cakes, that was helpful. Wondering why there was an empty space in the plate, though. I really enjoyed the fish cakes, the kimchi, and pickled cucumber as the latter two came in a tasty hot sauce. Not a big seaweed fan but it was fine, and the pickled beets/cabbage were on the sweet side but refreshing. We had a nice lunch here and this was a good introduction to Korean food! I'd be interested in trying more items in the future as the appetizers and soups looked appealing.

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    I'm from Cali and have tried all kinds of Korean BBQ spots, but Jin BBQ is definitely up there with…read morethe top dogs! I came in to dine shortly after they opened and was greeted and seated right away. I ordered the Beef Combo 1 and opted for the small portion. It comes with brisket, beef belly, marinated boneless short ribs, bulgogi, kimchi or soybean paste stew, and steamed egg. At first, I questioned the portion size and wondered if the small would be enough, but honestly, it ended up being the perfect amount for the price. Definitely a bang for your buck, especially since you also get unlimited rice and banchan! They say you eat with your eyes first, and the quality of the meat immediately made a great first impression. Everything looked so fresh and beautifully prepared. From the banchan and stew to the meat and steamed egg, everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. I was genuinely surprised..dare I say, blown away! The customer service was also top notch. I didn't feel rushed to eat and get out of there either. They let me take my time eat/grill at my own pace which I greatly appreciated. I definitely have to come back before I head out of town. Jin BBQ is a must try! :)

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    Ordered food for me and my coworkers to our site on a Tuesday night this week. It was absolutely…read moredelicious for one! As has been the case for every Zu Izakaya venue I've been to, but? What made this experience above par, was the fact that even though they forgot to include the Miso soup, they were able to make up for it immediately. No hassle on getting refunded for the missing item, wonderful phone service, and delicious eats~

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    5.3 mi
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    I'm Korean so I know good Korean food, and in my opinion, Hodori comes closest to the Korean food I…read moregrew up with here in Arizona. We ordered the bossam and the portion was incredibly generous. The pork belly was tender and absolutely delicious. It was so good wrapped up in the Napa cabbage with a bit of the salted shrimp, saamjang, jalapeño slice, raw garlic and the spicy radish salad. Really loved the spicy radish salad. Yumm chef's kiss! We also ordered the BBQ short ribs and the spicy beef brisket soup from their lunch menu offered Monday- Friday from 11AM-2PM. Everything was really flavorful and tasty. I will say the banchan was the least impressive part of the meal, although I really liked their kimchi. We were very satisfied with our meal and had a ton of leftovers as the portion sizes are huge. I actually enjoyed the leftovers for another four meals. Yes, there was that much food! Will definitely return and highly recommend if you're looking for some good Korean food.

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    •$$$

    Smoking Tiger is by far one of the best KBBQ spots in all of Arizona. Their menu has a good variety…read moreof good quality meats as well as appetizers. The staff is super friendly and don't hesitate to help if you need it!

    First time in Arizona and my family and friends wanted to take us to this kbbq spot because they…read moresaid it was good and comparable to the ones in Cali. We came on a weekday afternoon, so it wasn't busy when we arrived. We got seated within the 10 minutes since they were setting up the tables for us. Ordering is fairly easy since they offer combos depending which meats you like more. Everything we ordered was good quality. My favorite meat cuts were the beef tongue, brisket and the intestines. If you're not into eating inside parts of animals, I would recommend getting the brisket or kalbi cuts. The Banchan (sides) were good too. They had fish cake, kimchi, pickled radish and cucumbers available. We also tried the tofu soup, steamed egg and corn cheese which all came out hot and tasted flavorful. This spot is a-la-carte, so you order off the menu and pay by items. My only downside is that they didn't have rice paper here since I don't really eat the white rice since it fills me up too quickly. Other than that, I would come back here again next time I'm visiting family. Service here was awesome too! We were checked on throughout our whole meal and the servers were friendly.

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    Zu Izakaya

    Zu Izakaya

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Sports on TV

    * Food: Rated 10 out of 10 for high quality * Ambience: Calm…read moreand relaxing, great for a chill time * Service: Friendly and efficient staff.

    The food was actually very good, which makes the experience even more disappointing because the…read moreservice was absolutely horrible. We were a party of 12 visiting on vacation, and none of us are from the area. We ordered spam musubi and a chicken skewer as appetizers. Both appetizers arrived well after our entrees had already been served and we had essentially finished eating. Each time we asked about them, we were repeatedly told, "They're coming." Mind you, these are simple appetizers that should not take anywhere near that long to prepare. When we asked for the third time, we finally asked that the appetizers be cancelled since we had already finished our meal. At that point, the gentleman working the front area , tall, with red hair, loudly yelled from across the restaurant, in an extremely rude and confrontational tone, "It's already on the grill!" There was absolutely no reason to speak to paying customers that way. His response was unprofessional, unnecessary, and honestly created a very hostile and uncomfortable feeling during what should have been an enjoyable dinner, especially while our group was on vacation and simply trying to enjoy a meal together. When the appetizers eventually came out, we left them sitting there because we were already done eating and ended up taking them to go. He eventually told us they would be removed from the bill, which we appreciated, but that did not excuse the way the situation was handled. Again, the food was good, but good food does not make up for poor service and especially not for an employee speaking to customers in an aggressive and disrespectful manner. Management should seriously address how customers are treated, because the interaction with this particular employee overshadowed what could have otherwise been a good dining experience for our party of 12.

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