Service is like fast food, don't expect much. It's cold inside during winter, have layers. We had to wear our winter jackets the whole time. I did not have high expectations with the Bulgogi fries but IT'S A MUST! it's soooo good! I'm korean and I was a bit worried. Absolutely delicious, I can't wait to come back to try something else. I was not a big fan of the fried chicken tacos but it wasn't that bad. 맛이 좋다 read more

The first time have Bonchon as a seat down restaurant, compared to a fast food place. Our chicken came out fast than I expected. Nice and crispy. Their potstickers were great, and was able to order them without sauce. The pickled radishes were delicious; not too pickled, crunchy and crisp. Their Korean street corn had a good amount of cheese. Friendly service. read more

Korean style wings for the win dine in if you can - the super crispy crunchy wings can get sauce soggy when delivered "Spicy" is our favorite, but we like to get at least two options - every once in a while the spicy is tuned up and will burn you on the way in AND the way out, but the chicken is usually so good you won't care occasionally they overcook the chicken and it's dry and stringy and once they insanely delivered 20 full size drumsticks sauced in Spicy .... challenge accepted but not without repercussions read more

Carlos keeps this place poppin, great vibes, great customer experience, accurate orders. Best Bonchon in Ma read more

Bonchon Waltham - Before - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

See all

I'm a hifalutin wings and Asian food snob and used to think Bonchon was just okay, but the wings and legs really impressed me today. Wings: Very crisp, still light, and the plump chicken flavor and tenderness came through. Kinda juicy. Legs: Not as crisp, but crisp, and the plump chicken flavor and tenderness came through even more. Exceptionally juicy. And a higher quality leg than you typically see. Boneless: Extra bumpy crunch, not as thin as the wings and legs, and noticeably drier than the wings and legs. Good flavor. Pork Belly Bao: Not bad; crisp, kinda tasty, but small size of protein got lost in the bao bun, so not sure if $5 per is a good value. Not sure if mayoey generic American coleslaw is a fitting condiment, but they're a lot more successful than I am. Onion Rings: Nothing Korean about them, although maybe they're not trying to be. Either way, seemed like standard issue industrial strength frozen. Sauces: Well done. The soy garlic not too dominant in either direction. The Korean original sort of bbq and sort of chili. The hot and spicy was indeed hot and spicy. But not to be lost: VERY good bone-in chicken. And while some have said they're a little pricey, the large size legs and wings combo worked out to about $1.49 per wing piece and $2.49 per leg, which for good size pieces and in today's economy strikes me as a good deal. Modern space, comfortable seating, frequent water refills. If I'm only looking wings and kegs, a solid 4. read more

See all

The last time I tried this place was when it first opened. I was most critical about the size of their wings. Fast forward a few years later. I've tried them twice in the past 2 weeks and the wings are normal sized now. Both times, I got take out. Wings were soy garlic and ngang yeam (I'm sure I misspelled that one). The flavor is good, wings are normal sized (finally) and it was enjoyable. The wings comes with option of daikon or cole slaw. Pricing is similar to BBQ Chicken, but this place offers the slaw option. I've updated my score to 4 stars....more like 3.75 but I'll lean towards 4. The front desk is super slow. I paid with cash and it genuinely looks like a chore for them to punch it in and get me change. read more

Bonchon Waltham - Updated picture of chicken a few years later - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

See all

Best Korean chicken I've had in a long time, bimbimbap was mid but still really good! Overall recommend anyone looking for a good taste of Korean cuisine! read more

I've ordered fried chicken from many places and usually it's very good, but this location was a huge disappointment. The chicken was completely unseasoned, and the way the staff handled my complaint made the experience even worse. I ordered fried chicken and immediately noticed it had no flavor at all--no seasoning in the breading or on the meat. When I complained, an employee named Elvis took the chicken to the back and simply sprinkled dry seasoning on top, then gave it back to me. The chicken was still unseasoned inside, with a layer of powder on the outside instead of the seasoning being cooked into the coating. I called back and spoke with Elvis again, and he told me they "don't season chicken," that they just fry it plain and add seasoning afterward. That might be their policy, but it resulted in bland, poorly prepared food and a careless fix when I raised the issue. Furthermore, when I asked to speak to the owner or a manager, he told me they weren't there and that he would pass along my message in a dismissive manner. I won't be returning to this location, especially when other places nearby serve properly seasoned fried chicken and take customer concerns more seriously. I spent $45 for this chicken to taste like that. read more

Bonchon Waltham - Chicken with seasoning sprinkled on top. - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Great food and the service is especially fantastic. Big thanks to Carlos who does a phenomenal job making sure my experience is always amazing. Would highly recommend this location! read more

Wings were crispy and spicy and on the smaller size, not much to rave about. $15+ for fried rice with teeny bits of bulgogi is a bit much. At least it was tasty. 10 wings+ 2 beers + bulgogi fried rice=$71. read more

Bonchon Waltham - interior - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

See all

So let me start by saying I love Bonchon. I really do. We normally go to the one in Lowell. It's a little bit closer to us, but we wanted to try the location in Waltham for a change. Because it was newer. This location? It just isn't... Right. We got there on a Saturday at like 6 o'clock. You know, normal dinner time on a Saturday night? I'll be at a bit early. There was no one else in the restaurant. I saw three bags ready for takeout, and during our meal, it looks like people order more at for takeout or food delivery than actually eating in this restaurant. Their presentation was better than the other bunch on we go to. But that's where it ends. It looks like it used to maybe be a sub shop. The decorations on the wall Are kitschy , and the whole place just looked like it really needed a good cleaning. The waitress was very nice, but I think there was even a language barrier there. Or she just didn't care what we were saying. You know how you joke a little with the waitress when they come by? We tried. She stared at us blankly. She didn't get her order correct as well. We had asked for half-and-half flavors on our potstickers. And she brought us the wrong flavors. Still good, because it's a Bonchon, but not what we asked for. We also didn't get any pickled radish with our meal what you do get it lol. Nothing other than just the wings. I thought that was a little odd. I just don't think this one is going to last. Someone else commented in a previous review that it's like a amped up KFC. This location was just KFC with different flavors. read more

See all

I was at least 1 second away from putting dirty, used chopsticks in my mouth. To say I am highly disturbed and disgusted would be a severe UNDERSTATEMENT. This completely ruined me and my boyfriend's birthday dinner appetite. Putting this out there to please double check your utensils. I asked to speak to a manager but apparently he was "too busy" for that. read more

The food is amazing! But they don't answer their phone. 5 stars if they could be contacted... But having no customer service ruined our night. read more

It is spot on Bonchon. Excellent Korean fried chicken. And spicy is actually spicy. Recommend.

Food was okay. The spicy wings aren't as great as other bonchon locations (Lowell/Boston). The spicy wings here taste like a ton of gochujang tossed with oil. They also give very little coleslaw compared to other locations. I asked for an additional coleslaw and it was $4 for 4 regular bites. I order spicy but the soy garlic came out. Then was told that if I wait 9 minutes then my spicy would be out. By that time I ate all my coleslaw... sad. I didn't realize the mistake meant no coleslaw with my spicy wings. The spicy ended up being too spicy, I couldn't eat it. Literally a ton of gochujang tossed in with wings and oil. The service was alright. However the ambiance here is the best out of all the bonchon I've been to. Do not recommend this location, the Boston one is very delicious, the Lowell is pretty good as there's a huge parking lot. read more

See all

Staff were patient and accommodating. Food wasn't bad. Place was clean. I had the sliders and the tenders. Nothing really stood out as wow but nothing stood out as terrible. I would recommend but wouldn't be at the top of my list. read more

Bonchon Waltham - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

See all

Best Chicken Wings, Hands Down, Crisp, Large, Spicy, Delicious. My sauce is the spicy garlic, but the soy version is good as well. Lunch special was 5 wings for 5 Bucks, ordered the Radish cubes as a side (need to cool the heat) Excellent stop. Chef came out, was very hospitable. read more

Bonchon Waltham - Sweet! - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Bonchon. What can I say. I was extremely excited to have a taste of Korea again in Waltham Massachusetts. Instead, I was met with soggy Costco leftovers with a hint of disappointment. The food was awful and lackluster. It reminds me of what life would be in the retirement home when my knees don't work and I cannot remember what I did yesterday. I am sad now. Never again. This restaurant will remind me forever what it is like to wither away much like being silently rejected by a beautiful woman. read more

Bonchon Waltham - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Looking for crunchy fried chicken? This is the best. Casual & comfortable place. Service was very slow, understaffed- everyone waiting: only one person serving five tables... host seemed to be working in the kitchen. Actual menu prices differ from the online Yelp menu. read more

See all

The staff was friendly in helping me decide what to eat. The food was delicious. The beef bulgogi was savory and slightly sweet. I loved the mushroom and sautéed onion. I'll be going back to try more items on their menu. I really enjoyed my late dinner there. read more

Bonchon Waltham - Beef Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Was visiting Boston and we ordered fried chicken and ddukbokgi from bonchon. The fried chicken was decent but the ddukbokgi was not as advertised which was disappointing but wasn't too bad. Wouldn't be my first choice but also if I need a KFC fixing would order from here again. read more

Fried chicken is my favorite food on the planet, and I've eaten a zillion variations. Korean fried chicken has been my top choice for a while now. I routinely get filled up in Koreatown in Manhattan because it's a few blocks from my workplace. So I was really pleasantly surprised to see a Korean restaurant in Waltham, MA. We were on a road trip. After a long day of driving and walking around in the cold, we sat down and ordered our favorite Korean comfort foods: a 10-piece drums (spicy and garlic), japchae, and tteokbokki. Oh, and a nice Korean beer. We knew it was way too much food for two people, but we wanted leftovers for the next day. As soon as the food arrived, we were in heaven. The chicken was super crispy, juicy, and dripping with flavor. The japchae with ribeye was scrumptious. The tteokbokki was chewy and delicious. We especially loved the fried packets of glass noodles. We ate about half the meal, asked for some to-go boxes, and sat back and relaxed. The service was excellent. There were a couple of people tending to about six tables of diners. They were super efficient, whizzing around the dining room and taking care of everyone. Our server and the host were very courteous and fast. The next day, we ate our leftovers at a rest stop in the middle of a driving rain. It didn't matter that the food was cold. It was still amazing. I plan to check out the Bonchon in Manhattan now. I'm hooked! read more

See all

Admittedly I haven't gone to the other Bonchon locations around Boston, but I haven't had any bad experiences dining in before the pandemic or ordering takeout. We love treating ourselves to the food here and my SO can't get enough of the salmon avocado balls. Food here is on the pricier side but I've usually had leftovers depending on the variable size of the chicken for the combo drumstick and wings. Love the spicy and the sweet sauce. The boneless wings however are super small so if I wasn't sharing with my SO who hates bones I would pass on them. That's the main con I'd say is that you are never sure what you will get in terms of the sizes since they go by the number of pieces. We've also had the seasoned zucchini fries, bulgogi tacos, chicken sliders, and shrimp shumai (in descending order of preference). read more

Ordered through their website on a week night and was severely disappointed. Ordered at 6pm, food didn't arrive until 7:20pm even though we're 4 miles away. It also arrived cold which was unfortunate. For the price, the amount of chicken that you actually get is disappointing. While I can appreciate the crunch and even though it was cold, it did still have the crunch. Unfortunately though, there's not a lot of chicken in each piece as it's 70% breading. The pork buns were super disappointing. The buns were soggy and falling apart. On top of that each one had one small piece of pork in each, so half of the bites didn't include the pork. I think the only thing I was happy with, because it was also easier to reheat, was the beef bulgolgi. It had good flavor for sure. read more

Bonchon Waltham - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

See all

Ordered take out 2 24 pieces of the fried chicken 29.99 each. Some of the pieces didn't even have chicken in it! The portion size was not 24 pieces and I would call it popcorn chicken if you are lucky enough to get pieces with chicken in it! We also ordered sides of coleslaw for 3.99 each it was a pinch of coleslaw in each it was insane! Portions are ridiculous! Onion rings were good but again small order. We spent 75 plus tipped 20% on take out and we will not be back! Food was tasty but a huge rip off! If you're hungry don't go here! read more

So i seriously had reservations about coming to THIS establishment. The recent reviews prior to my visit seemed to have a common theme regarding health issues. I was super skeptical taking my coworkers here, especially when they never had korean fried chicken wings before. i didn't want to scar them for life. on the day of, we came in, i ordered some wings and japchae for the table. while ordering we all couldn't help but notice a live inspection was happening. an inspector walked through the kitchen, chatted with what appeared to be the manager, and walked through the dining area. everyone joke about losing weight from getting food poisoning. the food came out. everything was on point. wings were crispy as they should. the japchae was also as it should be. the consistency of the noodles was on point, not soggy, not too chewy. the little sides were all as they should be. I had a great experience at THIS location and look forward to many more with the same quality as i did the first time. There's no parking lot and the wings can take some time if they are busy, plan ahead. read more

See all

The chicken wings are extra crispy and so good, I would recommend them! The price is a little pricey but the wings are worth it

I had no idea this location existed until I started googling, but it is right in the heart of downtown Waltham. Street parking, free after 6pm. It's nothing compared to the Allston location. Completely empty on a Saturday night. They had one waiter who seemed like he was really new, but he was really really nice. However, I don't feel like he knew the menu. Hesitated with every question. Spicy is SPICY. don't misjudge the one spice sign. Our table can handle spice, but we were dying. As always, come for the fried chicken. Everything else is optional. The fried chicken is supposed to come with a side, but we never got it. Go to a different location if you're feeling bonchon. read more

Have ordered from here multiple times with colleagues. Perfectly cooked chicken, crispy on the outside, with soft chicken meat inside. Will be ordering more! read more

Good price for a lot of food! The workers were pleasant and the restaurant was very pretty and spacious and they were playing good music. The tteokbokki was REALLY spicy but SO delicious and the french fries were crispy and fresh. The soy garlic chicken was also crispy and juicy. It was my first time at this location specifically but I would definitely ome back! read more

Bonchon Waltham - Tteokbokki, French Fries, 20 pc Wings - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I'm a sucker for Bibimbap. I have not tried other branches in the Boston area, but I hear that they have amazing spicy wings. I got the Bibimbap with bulgogi. It came with white rice, vegetables and bibimbap sauce. The meal was decent, but not great. read more

Bonchon Waltham - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Ordered takeaway from here for the first time. Ordered through Grub Hub. We ordered the japchae, seasoned fries, and a small order of spicy boneless wings. Total came out around $40. What's Hot - Flavor. The beef in my japchae was seasoned pretty well. The spicy sauce for the wings are definitely spicy and have a good kick. Hubby and I have a good tolerance for spicy foods, so trust me when I say their spicy sauce is legitimately spicy. Their seasoned fries are pretty good and adequately flavored and seasoned. - Menu variety. There's something for everyone, including vegetarians, which is helpful. They appear to have a good variety of Korean food, as well, such as japchae, bibimbap, tteokbokki, and bulgogi. Keep in mind that some of their options aren't strictly Korean food, such as shumai and udon. Oh well... - Portions. The seasoned fries were scooped up and filled up a brown sandwich paper bag. Pretty good amount. The boneless wings were a pretty decent size, as well. Not the tiny size pieces that other customers have received in their orders. However, it does sound like it's a hit or miss on the size of wings you receive. What's Not - Price. Their website lists the japchae as $14.95. Grub Hub and Uber Eats list it as $15.95. There was a time when I saw it listed as $13.95 on Uber Eats, as well. That there is such a discrepancy in price is misleading and not helpful. It's not honest and not consumer friendly. - Portions. My japchae was in a container that was the size of my palm. The portion was not a decent size portion at all. There are a few vegetables in the japchae, like bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, onions and I think I had some pieces of spinach. There is beef in there, as well. However, the size of the portions was definitely not value for money. The japchae alone was not filling. - Quality. We ordered the spicy flavor for the boneless chicken wings. Only the wings on the top layer of our takeout container were covered in the spicy sauce. The wings on the bottom of the container were plain and had no sauce at all. Weird. How hard is it to toss all the wings in the sauce? This small detail leads me to believe their operations are haphazard. $16 for 12 boneless wings that aren't all covered in a single sauce shows lack of attention. - Takeaway containers. The seasoned fries were scooped up and put in a brown paper sandwich bag, which means the paper bag became oily from the fries. The structure of the bag becomes weak from the grease and not a good container. It would've been better to put it in another container. Again, lack of attention to detail. Final Answer Might be willing to come back again, but definitely not a first choice. The pros do not outweigh the cons. read more

See all

Very overpriced and mediocre Bulgogi for a small and tasteless portion. Will not be returning read more

Is basically a leveled up KFC; higher prices for higher quality chicken. Flavor comes from glazed sauce, not just salt/pepper, and the skin is ridiculously crispy. Fries and onion rings are very crispy too but more salt-reliant. Dine-in is nothing flashy with plain walls and simple service, though the food quality is noticeably better than takeout. Loses a star because locations closer to Boston are more generous with the glaze and size of pieces. read more

Absolutely loved the fired chicken. The spicy version is really awesome. But the Katsu Chicken was burnt to a crisp. We have 2 orders of the Katsu Chicken and they were unedable and deserved to be thrown in the garbage. read more

Bonchon Waltham - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Service is below average, food are worst. Regret to walk in for dinner. Rather ordering from KFC read more

Bonchon Waltham - Chicken Katsu is super dry. Rice are tough to chew.... - Korean Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

See all

Not sure why this place has such low ratings. We ate there with friends on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and everything was tasty. The great thing about this place is it has something for everyone - worked especially well for us because we had picky kids in our group. Want non spicy fried chicken? Check. Spicy fried chicken? Check. Bibimbap? Bulgogi? Plain udon noodle soup with nothing on it? All check. We'll definitely be back especially with young kids or a bigger group (we had 9 and it was not a problem). Afterwards, walk to Kungfutea to get boba or there's actually a new one just next door. read more

I can't believe the negative reviews; actually, I can, and here's why: Most of those reviewers were complaining about the fried chicken being soggy when they ordered it as takeout. Sorry, are you new to chicken? You have to eat it as soon as it comes out of the fryer or it will steam over in the takeout box. Duh. That's like ordering ice cream as takeout and getting mad that it melted on the way to your house. The signature fried chicken was absolutely amazing - just like my korean-and-not-at-all-white-mamaw used to make. The Japchae was also delicious - like it came straight from the Japchae farm. The pork buns were reminiscent of my last trip to Gwangju, the pork bun capital of Korea. Each bite was immaculate - the soy garlic sauce is interlaced between cucumbers, pork, and katsu sauce. All of this comes to a crescendo with that crucial bite of everyone's favorite korean accoutrement - coleslaw. Don't let the sterile decor and sad, prison-style seating fool you. This place is a gem. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Every time I order from Bon Chon @ Waltham, it's bad. However, because I love the other locations, I keep telling myself to give them a second chance. It's like abusive relationship. I ordered close to $240 worth of food for a company lunch, and the quality was not like the other locations. I'm not sure if the franchise standards vary based on independent ownership, but I expected bonchon chicken. Instead I got Tyson's Microwavable Chicken Nuggets with some extra salty sauce on top. On top of it all, the fried rice wasn't even properly made, there were clumps of whole white rice. Disappointing to order from. Update: We called to notify BonChon that we were not happy with our order, and they pushed the blame on HQ. Again, not sure how that's the case since franchises usually have standards to maintain the brand and consistency is clearly an issue here. Regardless, they clearly do not want to fix the problem. ***Find a better place for crispy fried chicken - I suggest Pho 1 Waltham, which is right down the street (garlic/ crazy wings are a GREAT substitute in terms of quality and cost). *** read more

See all

I'm revising my previous 5-star review based on my last visit. Nothing has changed with respect to the food quality, taste, or service. They are still quite good. I'll preface my update by saying that prices are increasing everywhere but I was surprised that a lunch for 2 people (with no alcohol) was $70 with tip. For chicken wings (smallest amount) and a couple of apps? Everything was very good, as usual but the value is way off compared to others. For example, a sushi lunch for 2 at one of my favorite places was more than $10 less. For sushi! I know that supply chain issues and other problems are driving costs up, but when sushi is less than fried chicken I think we have to examine our priorities. Sorry Bonchon, I really do like your food but how can I pay more for your food when there's such a disparity? read more