This is a carryout Asian joint co-located in a pub named Hill Spirit Unlimited. There is very limited metered street parking within walking distance of this restaurant, and those spots are at a premium. You order and/or pick up your food. They serve Korean Fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, fries, bao, chicken tenders, and some Korean dishes. I placed my order online and got 8 wings, some fries, and street corn. They have a few sauces to choose from for your wings including soy garlic, spicy, Korean BBQ, or yangnyeom. I got the yangnyeom sauce on my wings. The staff there was ok. They did their jobs, not overly friendly, but not mean either. My food was ready in about 20 minutes. Even though there was seating available, I took my food back home to eat. My food was really good. The wings were crispy, and the sauce was sweet and spicy, as I like it. The corn was also tasty and very cheesy. The cole slaw that came with the wings was ok. It was edible, but I have had better. The fries were decent, but it is really hard to mess up fries, even though I have seen it done. This joint has an easy process for placing food orders. The food is better than average, and I really liked it. They lost one star because the service was just mehhhh or not memorable. read more

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We came here for lunch. Had the pork pot stickers for an appetizer and they were crunchy and hot and we loved them! My husband ordered the spicy chicken fried rice and said it was very good. I had the soy garlic chicken steamed buns and they were fabulous! Worth a visit! You order and pay by QR code, but a server will take your order if you prefer. Everyone was nice and it was a pleasant experience. read more

One of my clients is near this Bonchon, yet I'm usually always rushing home to eat dinner. I decided to have a slower evening and eat at Bonchon for dinner for once with my partner. I was a little wary of coming here based on a past Bonchon experience elsewhere and based off of some reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised with the experience here. The only one star deduction is that the tables felt perpetually sticky and that's never a great feeling. Other than that, the service was super prompt, the ambiance was fun since we came on trivia night (we didn't want to play), and the food exceeded expectations. If you're not into having a loud lively environment, I'd advise against coming when their trivia nights are (when I went, it was on a Tuesday evening). The sides we ordered were kimchi and street corn. The street corn tasted a bit more on the Mexican side than the Korean side - MexiKorean fusion I suppose? I'm also not quite seeing it on the menu anymore... The kimchi was very standard. What exceeded expectations was how fresh the chicken was, and how perfectly crispy and saucy the fried chicken was prepared. We opted for half soy garlic and half spicy drumsticks and wings. The spicy was a little more spicy than I expected it to be, and the soy garlic was as expected: savory, sweet, and salty. The pickled radish is always a nice palate cleanser! If you're craving Korean fried chicken and you're in the Navy Yard area, I'd give Bonchon a try as a dine-in customer. I can't really speak much to takeout as that's a whole different experience. read more

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Great spot for takeout and big dining room for eat in. I have been ordering pick up from here for months but finally went in for dinner. The good: the food. The chicken quickly became a takeout favourite with near weekly orders and the noodle dishes are also a solid option. If eating in, the restaurant also has a lot of seating, indoor and outdoor and a lager bar with good happy hour specials. The bad: this is kind of an odd complaint but their Korean hot chicken seems very much like buffalo chicken, which is hot but not Korean. I don't know if this is true but I know each time I've eaten it the hot chicken has been good but reminiscent of traditional hot buffalo wings. read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Over the past 2 years I've gotten plenty of lunch specials here. I almost always get the 4 wings + 2 drumsticks + fries ($13 pre tax). I normally get the half soy garlic and half spicy mix. The fries has always consistently delivered! It's always crunchy and delicious! The chicken almost always hit the spot as well. The spicy chicken is fairly spicy. The soy garlic chicken is almost always tasty. The skins are crunchy! Overall, this is a top notch place for a quick lunch! Will definitely keep going back! read more

A modern, chic restaurant serving popular Korean food. Korean Fried Chicken, and they also have Bimbimbap. I ordered a Korean Fried Rice with added spicy chicken. They do not have a physical menu. They have QR codes on each table and you will need to scan the code and order via your mobile device by opening a tab to your credit card. Receipt is also sent to your email. read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Fried Rice - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Satisfied my late night chicken cravings here! This is a casual eatery with bar seating available. Service might feel slow, but be patient with the chicken - it's worthwhile! We started off with takoyaki - not bad. Then the holy grail of the evening finally came: Crispy, hot, juicy, and tender chicken coated in a delightful soy garlic glaze! The sweet tanginess of the accompanying pickled radish cut into the heaviness of the fried chicken.  Their KFC hits the spot! read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Soy garlic chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Loveeeee ordering from Bonchon!!! I usually order delivery via DoorDash or walk over for pick up but either way, delicious and satisfying. They always hit for my Korean fried chicken craving. Soy Garlic Wings are usually my go to but I'll switch it up sometimes and do half Korean BBQ. That plus the Seasoned French Fries and Onion Rings!!! Great meal or my other order is Bulgogi Fries, Shrimp Shumai, Takoyaki, and Chicken Katsu. There's actually nothing here that I don't like. The staff is always helpful with recommendations and super friendly. read more

The Yangnyeom wings are phenomenal! They are sweet yet savory and I would definitely get them again. The tteokbokki was too sweet. It tasted like ketchup. Staff is friendly and prompt per usual. read more

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This was my first experience at Bonchon, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! To start it off Mariah welcomed me with a smile and gave me plenty of great options for a first timer. I ordered a small set of soy garlic wings, and they were delicious. The restaurant had plenty of seating and the atmosphere was relaxing and fun. As someone who likely won't be in DC again, this was a wonderful experience. Thank you Mariah! read more

Service was great - I arrived before my friends and sat at the bar, and I learned their happy hour is at both the bar and the tables. The happy hour wine was pretty good, and I liked that they have happy hour wine and food specials. The chicken itself was actually a bit dry, but the service was quite nice, bulgogi fries were a standout, and zucchini was delicious. read more

Food was amazing and fresh! I ordered online for pick up. The pick up time was 12:21pm! The food was ready at 12:17pm, Hot and ready! Service was amazing Easy to order online. Pick was easy as well! read more

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This place easily has a top 5 happy hour in Navy Yard. The place was empty on a Thursday after work so the service was super fast. I am a fan how you just order and pay on your phone. The food options are pretty big and the drink options are not bad. If you want a happy hour off the main area this is the place to go. read more

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The fried chicken was rich and tasty. Very indulgent and a guilty cheat meal. Restaurant interior did not look like a Bonchon at all. It looked like a coffee shop or brewery structure. read more

Dropped back after a Nats game while waiting for an Uber. Had a drink at the bar. I ordered using the QR code. The drink was made and served very quickly. The staff was attentive, even though you did not order with them. I had a cocktail made with soju and it came with a candy on the side. It was tasty and reasonably priced. read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Soju cocktail - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After an awesome baseball game, I decided to hit up Bonchon, just a 5-minute walk from the stadium--a super convenient spot for a quick bite. Even with the post-game crowd, I was surprised at how quickly we were seated and our order taken. It was my first time at Bonchon, but I'd heard great things about their wings. I went with the soy garlic wings and some fries. Let me tell you, these were the BEST wings I've ever had. Crunchy on the outside, fall-off-the-bone tender on the inside, and the soy garlic flavor was out of this world! I'm definitely coming back to try more of their menu. If everything else is as good as the wings, I'm in for a treat! read more

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I've been a regular at this Bonchon since I work at the post office across the street, but after today, I won't be coming back. A week ago, I ordered food for myself and my coworkers, only to find that my chicken was undercooked and raw. I called to let them know, and the manager was actually very nice--he apologized and even offered to remake my food. At the time, I was at work and couldn't leave right away, and by the time I got off, I honestly didn't even want the food anymore. Today, I decided to call back to see if I could still get my food remade, thinking there wouldn't be an issue since I was initially told it wouldn't be a problem. Instead, I was met with a completely different attitude. The manager (or whoever I spoke to) was extremely rude and dismissive, claiming there was nothing he could do because he didn't believe me. I even offered to show proof of my purchase through my debit card transaction, but he still refused to help. It's frustrating because I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable--just for them to honor what was originally promised. I've been a loyal customer for a long time, but after this experience, I'll be taking my business elsewhere. It's one thing to make a mistake, but the way they handled this situation was just unacceptable. read more

I really enjoyed my experience here. I understand why people love their chicken. Lol The atmosphere is chill and relaxed. It's not loud at all. It's in a busy area where lots of people work so...it's super convenient for lunch. The prices were good as well. I'll definitely go back for a visit. read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Korean style fried chicken had become popular to the millennials and the crave has become, well, common, or routine for many unlike when it was first introduced. Yet, it's a solid grub! 8 wings soy garlic served on me were heavily breaded, not their best... For my visit today, proximity to my work primarily pulled me in and because it had ample seating for good conversation or meeting colleagues and friends, at least in the Navy Yard location. It has more of a bar vibe so seating by the bar is best and better than usual Bon Chons in other locations or in burbs. Service was great for today's visit and I recalled their service was always great particularly when my agency held happy hours in past few years...but it's not something I would go to with frequency. As I said, I came here previously for Hhr but it is a nice place if all else fails... read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you like crispy wings this is the place for you! Wings were crispy and light and the Yangnyeom sauce is a well roundly sweet, tangy and spicy yet not overly powered. read more

We decided on Bonchon for dinner our last night in DC because my son had popped in there for a late night snack and drink. We arrived about 5pm so the happy hour menu was on. I decided to pick two things off that HH menu-chicken sliders and pork buns. Both came in a group of three. My son, who recently visited Korea and adores their soy garlic fried chicken, declared them pretty darn good and worthy of the title. My daughter ordered the chicken katsu while my husband landed on beef bulgogi. All of our food came out quick and hot. You do order and open a tab via QR code but I find this helpful and not an annoyance. You can also reorder, which my son did for a second helping of the chicken. He also opted for some spicy. It was SPICY! Servers were attentive and things came out quickly. The ambiance is open and trendy. It is a great place to grab some flavorful food. read more

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Not my first time eating their food but first time dining in. We went for dinner, on a rainy evening, before a baseball game. Was easy to walk for a table for 3. Ordering was through the QR code in the table. We were brought water and our food. Since we typically get their chicken strips, we tried some other stuff and it happened to be happy hour. We ordered chicken sliders in our favorite flavor, soy garlic, and the pork belly buns. Both were good and on the happy hour menu! Enjoyed the chicken, as we normally do; they were crispy and well seasoned. The pork belly was also crispy and the bun was pillowy soft. The price was also good for happy hour. We also got seasoned fries. They were hot, fresh and crispy. The seasoning was Parmesan cheese with probably garlic and some green garnishes--healthy portion. read more

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Located in the in the Navy Yard, this Bonchon is a stone's throw away from the Capitol. Sat down at the large, comfy bar area and a friendly server immediately brought me some water. I ordered via QR code. The website was a little difficult to use, with some of the radio buttons not working on the first tap. But I finally got it to work and paid through the site via Apple Pay (super convenient). The Bonchon Wrap came out pretty quickly (can track the status of the order via their portal). The portion size was good, especially for the price. The Bonchon sauce was stellar and couldn't get enough of it. The wrap had the perfect amount of give and crunch- needless to say, it quickly went down the hatch. 5/5 As I paid and tipped via the portal, I left on my own time. Would definitely come back and enjoy a game & food here! read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Bonchon Wrap - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm happy to report that my review inspired Bonchon to make some changes and I'm happy to report that they're back to the old recipe. The manager reached out to me and asked me to come back anonymously to give them another try and provide feedback. I eventually stopped by at a later date without telling him when and proceeded with my secret shopper mission. The chicken strips were cooked perfectly. Nice and juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside, without excess uncooked flour. They were also served hot and not lukewarm like they had been the last couple of times I came. After I was done eating I asked to speak to the manager and gave him my feedback. He explained that they did take my review very serious and immediately determined the issue based on my description. It's good to know that they actually listen to customer feedback and care about the quality of their product. I'm glad I can put Bonchon back on my lunch rotation. read more

I will start with the food is good. Service not so great we ordered japchea it was suppose to have bulgogi in it they sent it. With no meat. We called tried to get them to correct it they would not said we would have to re order it and pay for delivery. also we ordered direct from them not third party. We got a partial refund. read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came for their trivia on Tuesday. The service seemed to be slow, but we did come during happy hour and on trivia night. A couple of us ordered the chicken sliders and each of us got our order 30-40 minutes apart even though we all ordered the same thing. One of us also ordered the edamame which never came. By the time our main food had come we asked the waiter to cancel it and refund us since it didn't show up Food was still good, and trivia was fun. read more

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first things first, i've never been to a bonchon with a bar, let alone serve cocktails so i was too excited to dine here because i know they got good chicken, great chicken in fact. the vibe was great and chill- i believe we came on a saturday afternoon and it was kind of empty but that changed once we left. anyways, the bulgogi rice is why im typing out this review. i don't need to say anymore beyond that, just order it. you're welcome! read more

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My favorite lunch spot here in Navy yard! Great flavors. Great food. It can be a little pricey on DoorDash or delivery. read more

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Bonchon has the best soy garlic Korean fried chicken in town! I have tried the same dishes at other places and haven't found any restaurant with better soy garlic fried chicken than Bonchon. Other dishes are kinda hit or miss. Perhaps it's safe to stick with Korean dishes; I ordered Takoyaki and it's kinda meh. This particular location is very clean and offers plenty of seating. They have a bar with a lot of screens and so I guess it might be a good place to watch sports. read more

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So we all know the chicken is fab. This location allows you to order and pay through your phone by scanning your table bar code. So, service was fast and friendly. I just wish I knew that we'd still get regular ol' tap water so I didn't order the Voss for $4.50. Anyway...the parm fries were crisp and very parmy. I love the spicy sauce that comes with it. It also comes with ketchup. The onion rings are great - huge, so it requires utensils or you ripping it apart for it to fit into the sauce container BUT the breading was well seasoned and crisp - and maybe you don't need any stink in' sauce anyway. It's been a looooong time since I'd been to this location but it's still a good choice. read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Parm fries and onion rings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Take out wait is long. Services was good when eating in restaurant. Food was good. Chicken is amazing.

The food was fine, but I was shocked to be required to leave a tip before receiving any service. My server did the bare minimum--brought water and food, but never checked in. I had to get up to request a to-go box myself. When I tried to adjust the tip afterward, I was told I couldn't do so without speaking to a manager. That's a wild policy. I felt coerced into tipping before experiencing any service, and it seemed like minimal service was the norm, not just my experience. Mind you, you place your own order at your table on your phone read more

If you haven't heard of Bonchon... well today's the day. Their are Korean fried wings are amazing, personally I like the spicy wings. We usually get a family style portion which is good for 6 servings. I'll be honest I've never actually eating at the location in Navy Yard before but their delivery services exceptional. Their French Fries are extras crispy. read more

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Go to another location for carry out! It's small, the food is never ready on time and one lady speaks very little English and one is on her phone having conversations. As orders are coming out neither are saying the names on orders for people who are inside waiting on orders. 15 min later I asked again about my food and it was there sitting. These are the wrong two people to have working during lunch hours. One who can't pronunciation names and one who's more worried about her phone than working. Food not hot by the time I was able to eat. I ordered the 8 piece ring lunch special with fries. They gave me 7 wings and 1 drumstick, I don't eat drumsticks. read more

It's so dangerous, but SO delicious, to have a Bonchon so close to my house! If you haven't had Bonchon yet, you MUST go! I really like the Navy Yard location because it's clean, offers quick service, and has a sizable menu. The Soy Garlic wings are to die for. I'm pretty sure Bonchon wings are double fried, which makes them so crisp on the outside, yet so tender and moist on the inside! They use quality chicken, which always makes for a better wing. While you are here, don't forget to order a few appetizers! I'm yet to order something that I don't like. read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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What an incredible experience tonight. I had a great meal, first time at this franchise, but apparently, while I was eating, my wallet, fell out of my pocket. I was there and left right at closing time. When I got back to my room and realized I didn't have a key to my room. I swiftly headed back to the restaurant. I could see in the back corner Martien , the bartender on the phone and knocked on the glass. He held up my wallet and met me at the front door and said he was calling area hotels to see if he could find me. When I attempted to give them an extra tip for his kindness he did not want to take it. What an incredible human being. Kudos to Bonchon for hiring and having this amazing human being. Thank you so much for what could've been a horrible night being a an amazing one! read more

If you are looking for a new experience and a place to hang out, this is your place! I have been to South Korea, so I enjoy Korean food. I was excited about trying Bonchon's just because it has a Korean flair. Although I haven't tried nor heard of Korean Fried Chicken (or KFC). I was excited nonetheless. My experience was everything!!! The place is a small bar atmosphere where you can catch some sports if you are a fan and don't have tickets OR just talk a lot of mess with the bartender. I opted for the latter. The bartender was engaging and very knowledgeable about the menu. I sat at the bar, but it was so formal. There is outdoor patio seating and indoor seating. It was a nice day, but since I didn't know the menu well, I wanted to be inside. The bartender told me exactly what to order and said not to worry if I didn't like it, I could order something else (since he suggested), but he was sure that I would be happy with his selection. I skimmed the menu, but lots of things sounded good. They had a Korean selection that included bulgogi and kimchi, they had an Asian selection that included potstickers and katsu, and they had a nice selection of Korean Fried Chicken with many flavors. My order included KFC (spicy and soy garlic) combination. I opted for fries as well (because I'm greedy - and not just any fries, but parmesan fries or seasoned fries as they call them). When my order came, I was surprised to find cole slaw on the side as well (it's standard and comes when you order chicken). I was impressed!! There were several dipping sauces as well. I am particular about dry wings and the bartender and I discussed this. He said no worries. AND.....he was right. Although the wings look "wet", they are crispy! The crunch surprises you, but it's the flavor that leaves you with a memory. The fries were extremely crunchy and flavorful as well. When my food was delivered, they also told me that they have kimchi cole slaw if I wanted to try it. I absolutely say try it!!!! You will love it!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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This was a casual spot with a decent size bar. There was some type of "hip" vibe to it. The service was friendly and the food came out in a timely matter. The menu had a number of chicken options ranging from wings to strips to boneless wings and various other options. We had a medium order of wings ($22.95) with soy garlic sauce. These wings were outstanding. They were extremely crispy and had a loud crunch when biting into them. The sauce was not overpowering either, a good balance of soy and garlic flavor. It also came with coleslaw, which was not overly dressed with mayonnaise. It was solid. For my entrée, I had the bull dak ($15.95). It was spicy chicken stir-fried with rice cakes, and their signature hot sauce with scallions and mozzarella cheese served with white rice. This was extremely spicy. It probably did not help I did not wait for the dish to cool off as it came out very hot. It was not to the point where it could not be eaten because of the spiciness, but regardless, spicy! The entrée as a whole, appetizing. The chicken was tender and the rice cakes went well with it. Will I go back? Yes. read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Medium Order of Soy Garlic Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Chicken katsu was good (although it didn't blow me away). The chicken was nicely crispy, and the mayo sauce was great. It'd be better if the dish came with some vegetables other than cole slaw though (cole slaw is just not a preferred choice of veggies for me!). Seasoned fries were very tasty and perfectly crispy. Next time, I'll try something more unique here. read more

DC has many gems for dine in fast casual food, and this one is on top to the list. The fried chicken with the various sauces are on point. Definitely recommend getting a few items and sharing so you get a taste of many dishes. Kimchi coleslaw is a must. read more

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