I've been to Bonchon many times--as in, it is the only neighborhood restaurant's phone number that I have saved in my phone because I get pickup orders from here. Once you move past the fact that it is solidly Korean Fusion and not traditional/authentic Korean food (if you're looking for the good stuff, truck down to Annandale), I really like it here. My thoughts on a few dishes: -Chicken strips: I order these ALL the time and while they aren't quite like being back in Korea, the half and half sauce is the business! I personally think the strips have the most authentic taste over the wings and drums. For sauce, you can get spicy, soy garlic, or half and half, and I highly recommend the latter. The chicken is always hot and fresh, like all their food, and it is tender and not overly greasy. If you go to a Korean chicken place and the bottom of the bag looks like it's from a cheap delivery place, run far far away. -Bulgogi wrap: I can't say this wrap is particularly exciting but it is sizable. The beef is fine and vegetables are fresh, although on the whole it tastes like something I could get anywhere. the buttermilk ranch dressing is really good, though. -Japchae: Not gonna lie, I can't with their japchae. I found it to be bland and consist more of red peppers and spinach than the actual noodles. I'd skip the japchae. -Bull dak: I have eaten my fair share of spicy bull dak in Korea, but this stuff is HOT LIKE FIRE! As in, so hot that it's borderline unpleasant, even to someone who thrives on spicy food like me. They go a little heavy on the scallions, but I love rice cakes. Honestly, the chicken loses some of its flavor due to the overpowering of the heat. They just put out a new menu (I know because the old takeout menu has a dedicated spot on my bar) and I can't wait to try the popcorn chicken (as unKorean as that is, clearly) and BIBIMBAP...they finally have bibimbap!! I've been waiting since I moved to the area for them to bring bibimbap so that's definitely next on my list. While I usually do takeout, when I have dined in, the service was OK--although we were kind of forgotten about for a while in the corner. Anyway, despite the recent price increase that accompanied their new menu, I think this will be a neighborhood staple for a long time to come! read more

I love the spicy chicken! Staff is friendly,food is ok.The sides,are somewhat bland.But the chicken is great.I've only had takeout.But the ambience is nice. read more

S- Service was a 4, our waitress ensured we were taken care of and was prompt to deliver our orders. Good example of how customer service should be. T- Timing was a 5 the food was prepared and served in great timing, we didn't feel rushed between our appetizers and main order. A- Appearance of the venue was a 4. For the style of establishment this place looks like a great spot to watch sports and enjoy great Korean cuisine. Nothing out of the ordinary but their composition was efficient and attractive. F- Food was a 5 they were on par with legitimate Korean style dishes. The fries were delicious!, the wings are addictive and the soju was on point. Definitely worth the visit. F- Frequency ranked at a 5. We caught ourselves trying to find another Bonchon on the way back to New York. Simply cant get enough of those wings and fries, definitely worth trying AT LEAST TWICE ! Bonchon landed a 4.6 on our STAFF scale thank you for adding another terrific franchise to our favorites. read more

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Can't go wrong with Bonchon! I had the salmon avocado ball, boneless strips and fries. Good comfort food - fast delivery service!

***WARNING -- FOOD POISONING *** Got a severe episode of food poisoning after having dinner at Bonchon in Navy Yards on Monday 11/14 If you go, at least stay away from the Bulgogi or make sure the meat does not have a funny smell/taste read more

I visited bon chon recently to treat myself and had an exceptional experience. Albeit, pricey.. lol. I started off with the seasoned fries which were amazing!! & went perfectly with the small set of 8 wings , I ended up going 1/2 and 1/2 as a first timer and really liked the soy garlic wings. This paired w kimchi slaw and those fries w/ spicy Mayo were great. The only thing I'm not tooooo crazy about is the whole QR code to order and pay thing, it takes away a bit of the service touch. The bartender was so nice though and should great hospitality alongside what appears to be food runners. Drinks were refilled promptly but it would have been nice to have a like call button of some sort if I wanted something besides a refil like napkins or a box , also back to the price thing. All side sauce is .75 cents or .95 cents including ketchup. It would have been nice to have more ketchup or spicy Mayo w/ having to charge my card for $1 .. after spending $40 already , I don't get Nickle and diming of things.. All this to say I would more than likely go again because I found the quality of the food to be very great!!! This is a good concept, glad I went. read more

My husband and I love love love Bonchon! When we found out there was one in DC, we decided that we had to go before we leave!! This location was in a nice area. Street parking only, which was kinda hard to find took us about 10mins until we found an open spot and you do have to pay for parking unless you went during a time it's free. So keep that in mind! This establishment was pretty spacious and had a lot of seats. Wasn't busy, so that was great! Our server was okays. She was kinda nice I guess. Made me feel a little weird, but I wasn't there for her. I was there for the food! My husband and I shared a small order of Spicy wings (came with 8pc and a side of radish) and a Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap. The wing, as always, were delicious! Very crispy on the outside and juice on the inside. Not really spicy at all, just a tad bit kick. The radish is really refreshing after eating the wings. The Bibimbap kinda threw me off with its appearance at first because I saw quinoa in it and that's not normal at all! And traditional bibimbap usually have a fried egg, but they had like shredded cooked omelette egg in it instead. Weird I thought at first, but it tasted really good with the sauce! We devoured it so quickly. Hahah. We enjoyed both entree and wish we could go back for more! read more

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Ugh. Wanted to give 3 stars but because it's the only BonChon in DC, I feel like I have to support it and give that extra star. Food is as it usually is at BonChon, same ol' good stuff. But every time I've come here, service hasn't been the best. I hope the manager makes some changes for improvement before the next time I come in. I know they can definitely do better. C'mon guys! Make it happen. You can do it! :) read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Don't settle for one order - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Annoyed I forgot a photo ! So it was 9pm and truthfully I rarely order that late... Don't love eating late AND always assume food will be meh - BUT the fries were hot and crispy and the chicken was amazing .... I was wondering why it took so long to prepare and I realized the freshness as soon as I opened the boxes ... also I am SHOCKED people are able to tolerate this spice level- like whoa fire !! Needed the honey mustard to tame the heat :) impressed with the level of quality & freshness for a franchise !! Curious to try their other things ! read more

First thing I noticed was that the décor was funky and colorful. Second thing I noticed was that they have a happy hour not only for drinks but also for food. Score! I would highly recommend dragging another person to go with you so you order a couple of the appetizers and share an order of the chicken. I figured the avocado ball would taste heavier like a volcano roll with a lot of sauces but it was lightly dressed. The cucumbers and the thin slices of salmon made it disappear pretty quickly. The takoyaki was something I could have eaten all day long. Fried and light little octopus-filled balls. What's not to like? If you're not a fan of tentacles and such, give this a try. It's a lot tamer and familiar in taste than you're probably imagining. I highly recommend the spicy sauce for the chicken if you like heat. It had the perfect balance of spice and flavor and captured my attention way more than the garlic sauce. Another thing I appreciated was that they didn't have 10 different sauces to confuse you. I like having only two choices because it's easier to say, "can I have half garlic and half spicy?" Yes, you can. The pickled daikon radishes were some of the best I've had. Very crisp, vinegary and just perfect. This is one chain restaurant I'm totally down with! read more

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Bonchon is the classic chain - you know exactly what you are getting and it's good. We've been a couple times for their wings and it was great as they have plenty of outdoor seating for the Navy Yard area. The wings is definitely their main attraction and why we keep going back. They are so flavorful and the meat - even without the skin- is delicious. Though I would recommend having wet wipes or be prepared for sticky fingers Only disappointment is there's none of the more traditional banchan. So we end up spending money on sides - like French fries. The bull dak we recently had was nicely spicy. Just the right level of eat slowly or it's too spicy. But the cheese did not melt as much as I normally expect. It satisfied the craving. read more

Every time I have food from this Bon Chon, I am pleasantly surprised. Last night was no different when I ordered from Door Dash. My family and I ordered 40 wings with seasoned fries (STRAIGHT FROM FRY HEAVEN) with coleslaw. It was my father's first time and he has already called this morning wanting to know if we can go to the restaurant. The 40 wings was a bit much for us. It was 7 of us and we only ate half because they are so filling. During the week, they have a lunch special for $10.00 that includes seasoned fries and 8 wings...a definite must if you want to try them out before you dive in. All in all, Bon Chon is a must if you love crunchy, sweet, and garlic chicken! read more

This Bon Chon is cleverly positioned right by the Nats stadium and offers lunch specials for those who work nearby. For only $9, you can get deliciously crispy chicken (drumsticks, wings, or combo in soy garlic or spicy or a mix of both) with a side (rice, coleslaw, kimchi coleslaw, fries, etc.) My coworkers and I have dined in once and we've also ordered carry out a few times. I would recommend calling ahead at least an hour for your carry out order. When dining in, be prepared to take your whole hour (or more) for lunch. The service is friendly but slow and the food takes awhile (~20 mins) to come out. There's plenty of seating throughout the restaurant and I can foresee it being a future pregame or happy hour spot within the area. read more

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

Amazing Amazing Amazing..... My food is always great!!!! And service is top tier, I just love this place.

I remembered not liking Bonchon that much ...and after a good while, I decided to give it another chance. I'm very happy I did because the spicy chicken strips/ kimchi was delicious, along with the bulgogi fried rice. We also tried the pork buns and they were ok, not great. Oddly, we asked for the dessert menu and they do not sell dessert. My husband really likes this place, but this is a every now and then place for me. read more

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Place was surprisingly empty for a Saturday evening. Service was fast and food was delicious. Went with a Cesar salad, wings and fries to be shared. Wings were out before the 25mins, no complaints as we were hungry. Fries were loaded with parm and the salad was fresh. The bar had spouts on the drinks and I did not like that. Uncapped bottles left out overnight is not my thing so I got a cool craft draft that was on point. read more

(4.5 stars) I'm a little obsessed with the chicken strips here. If I'm in the area now and get even the littlest bit hungry, I start thinking about the strips. Such tender meat and beautifully crispy skin breading on the outside. Both the spicy and the soy garlic flavors are worth getting, hence the half & half! And the spicy actually does pack a bit of heat. Order at least some of their chicken and you'll be in for a treat. read more

I've been a Bonchon fan for a few years now but this was my first time visiting the Navy Yard location. I ordered takeout but when I picked up the order I noticed this location has a really nice bar and dining area. I would definitely come back to sit down and eat here next time. The wings were good, as usual. Definitely recommend. read more

Great! Love the pork buns and the soy garlic drums/wings combo. Good delivery and atmosphere in person.

Been here several times before and after Nats games and while the menu has changed and the prices have increased, the food has remained consistently good. There basically two heat options - hot and not hot. Both are tasty but the hot is really hot, so be careful. It's the kind of hot that hits you quickly and stays with you after you are done eating. Make sure you have water handy oof you are not used to hot food. The prices are a little on the high side but the portions are tremendous. Chicken pieces of all types are bigger than at most places. Bon Chon is a chain so if you can find a location near you, go check it out. read more

I loooooove bonchon. Such a good change of pace from the standard wings. The spicy ones have a big kick but the radishes help ease the pain. They used to give radishes for free always but now you get a tiny bit my mouth burns too much half way through read more

Very family oriented. Did all my med school studying here lol, I love the environment! Also food and service is 10/10

It's just like any other bonchon! The wings are good, the takoyaki is great! Overall the menu seems a bit limited. read more

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Excellent wings with the perfect crunch and tender chicken inside. Other great things on the menu but I keep coming back for the wings

Delicious Thai food and great location enjoyed the food and the beautiful location , if you're a fan to spicy food this is your favorite new place read more

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The chicken wings are great! They are always consistent. Never do they disappoint .

They only have two types of wings soy garlic or spicy. You cannot get the wings plane they have to come with either sauce. The only things you can mix-and-match is if you want drumsticks wings or chicken tenders. Otherwise the same two sauces. It's good if you're really hungry . But I thought it was on the salty side. We also got the seasoned fries which were delicious. Hence the four stars instead of three. For appetizer we got the pork buns. The pork skin was cooked so hard that I almost choked on it . I probably would not go back to this Bonchon but may try another. read more

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Everything was perfect. The chicken was extremely crispy. Crisp lasted for a long time. I have never experienced this. Kimchi coleslaw made great harmony. I gonna be here again soon! read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Small Combo 4 Wings & 2 Drumsticks - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was told they have the best wing around and I was not disappointed. They only have two sauces but both are decent and unique (hot and sweet). I preferred the hot sauce but it might be a little hot for some people. The wings are extremely crispy which is nice. Nothing worse than a soggy wing. I was told the seasoned fries are amazing by the bartender so I decided to try them. I was not a fan. Very basic and not very good to be honest. Stick to the wings and you will not be disappointed. The service was pretty. I had to wait a few times to get my water refilled but overall good. Prices are reasonable and inline with the area. Definitely on my list of places to revisit. read more

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Conveniently right across the street from my new building, this has become a quick & frequent dinner/hh option with friends when we don't feel like walking or ubering anywhere. Bonchon is known for their triple fried chicken, and I normally just split a medium sized chicken wing combo with a friend, which comes with 5 large flat wings & 10 drum sticks for $25.99 (can barely finish). On my last visit tried their bibimbap (bugolgi mixed rice bowl). Theirs was...ok, will probably just stuck to what they do best moving forward. Always make sure to get their garlic fries with your order. They have a decent HH selection as well, considering how close in proximity this will probably remain a staple whenever I'm feeling to lazy to go anywhere else. read more

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Bonchon was surprisingly open for a Friday night before a Nats game and you may want to make this your new pre or post game spot. Located just a few blocks from Nats stadium and the metro, Bonchon is close enough to the stadium, but also a safe distance from all of the activity. They have a spacious and clean indoor section with the A/C blasting and a nice outdoor patio if you want to take in the sights and sounds of fans heading to the stadium. As an added bonus, you can also hear cheering from the stadium if you happen to be running a bit late. Bonchon has tasty cocktails with a range of liquors - sake, whiskey, tequila, vodka, gin. The cocktails were refreshing and reasonably priced. Their wings are the best! We have been craving Bonchon since we visited one in New York and were thrilled to hear that DC is adding one. If you have a hankering for wings, make Bonchon your destination. They offer great portions, reasonable prices, and a fantastic assortment of sauces. Additionally, they give you the chance to select drumsticks or wings and also have solid appetizer options (potstickers were great)! We'll be back and will make Bonchon our pre or post Nats game destination! read more

Ive been eating at Bonchon for years, and for months at their location. Recently, the quality has dipped considerably. The bull dak I ordered a few weeks ago paled in comparison to bull daks I've had at other locations. Their chicken has always been their calling card, but the order I'm eating now tastes and looks like they took frozen Tyson's chicken bites and added their sauce to it (still a huge fan of the sauce. Half and half is the way to go). I don't think I'll be ordering here again even though it's like a block away from my apartment. read more

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

Late at night after a DC United game, my friends and I had a craving for some wings and came to Bonchon. The restaurant itself felt upscale, yet casual. You could go here pretty much any time during the day and feel comfortable. The waiters were great. We split a medium (10 pcs) and got half spicy and half soy garlic wings. The spicy wings were incredibly tasty and pretty spicy as well. Likewise, the soy garlic wings were very tasty. For someone who has only really had chicken wings from Buffalo Wild Wings, Bonchon was definitely a step up. read more

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

The service was fast, and friendly. I sat at the bar with the brown skinned bartender.. they made me a "green tea" as their specialty drink.enjoyed it very much it was light tasting just like lightly sweetened green tea, a nice green color to it .. and not too strong but just enough to make one smile a little harder at absolutely nothing but the jokes in their own head... lol the young lady that took my food oder was appreciated as well.. whichever wings are spicy is what I ordered and was what I got.. flavor on point but seemed a bit fatty for chicken wings.. ‍ the pickled veggie I couldn't take alone I figured I'd add it to a salad fries were guuudddd.. I'm ready to go back for the fries and the green tea read more

The chicken was really good but the star was the bulgogi!! It was so good, flavorful, and the meat was tender!! I will be trying it again!!

Bottom Line: You just can't go wrong with fried chicken, Korean fried chicken at that. Bonchon is fantastic because they also have options for those not into fried or into chicken at the moment. Warning...the "spicy" chicken that we got was insanely spicy...maybe we got a spicier dose than normal, but we really needed to take our time with it our last visit. Overall, you CANNOT go wrong checking out Bonchon. And a note from Koreans (my fiancee and her family): You MUST eat fried chicken with ice cold beer...it's a requirement. Seriously. Food: So we always get their tenders vs. boneless vs. boned wings. The tenders are white meat and a nice shape to eat. The breading is amazing, very crisp, although loaded with sauce. It's never soggy! Comes with two options: Soy/garlic and Spicy. First time we visited, spicy was 3.5/5 and second time Spicy was like 4.5/5...I mean 5/5 is Carolina reapers. We have no idea why/how it was so spicy, but we had to stop. So hopefully it'll be more enjoyable for you! BIG TIP: You have an option for a side with the chicken...request the PICKLED RADISH. It's sweet and sour and blends well with the heavy fried (and spicy) chicken!!! Beef Bulgogi Tacos: Also a must try. So good with the loading of sauces. Loaded Fries: Kind of pricy at about $8 but totally worth it to split with 1-2 other people. These fries are loaded with flavor that complement the chicken beautifully. Final Thoughts: This is my favorite fried chicken spot, let alone Korean fried chicken spot with their white meat fried chicken, well flavored, amazing side dishes and accompaniments, and great beer to bring all the flavors together. It can be a little on the pricier side of a fried chicken meal, but definitely worth the extra few dollars compared to fast food fried chicken! read more

My friend and I came here on a Saturday around 7:00 pm. We sat at the bar area. I give it 3 stars because the bartender did not appear to be patient at all. Also, I didn't like how the food was set up. First the bartender immediately gave us a menu and asked us did we know what we wanted. Without even giving us a chance to think, she said let me know when y'all are ready to order. She was bartending by herself, but she could have still had some type of patience. My friend had several questions about the menu, but she didn't appear as though she wanted to help him. Next is the food. They only have 2 types of wings, soy garlic and spicy. I don't like the fact that you can not get extra sauce on the side. When I order my wings, I always get extra sauce. However, you can't do that here. But the wings were good. I feel as though the soy garlic are the best! I forgot what my friend was trying to order, but she wouldn't let him substitute something out for something else. So basically if the meal comes with tomatoes, you can't take the tomatoes out or substitute it for something else. You basically have the eat the meal the way it is on the menu. The Parmesan fries is what basically gave my review the stars. Those fries were so good. The drinks were pretty decent too. So that's part of the review as well. However, the bartender customer service and food options were not good. read more

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Ehh, just another wing place. The idea is catchy and the wings are crispy; no doubt about that. Add some fries which are also crispy and it's too much of a double crunch for me. The soy/garlic glaze was just ok. Given this experience I am less likely to try other Korean style fare. I'll defer and go to a traditional Korean spot for that. But if you just want some wings, a beer, and to hang out, Bonchon will fit the bill. read more

Arlington store had a wait time of 40~50 minutes on a recent Friday night, so staff there referred us to this shop. I'm glad we couldn't get a table at Arlington, because the Navy Yard shop was great. Like the one at Arlington, but this shop is much bigger, with a dedicated "carry out" booth at one end and the main entrance at the other, and a huge bar and dining area with high ceiling. Most things on the menu are less expensive than at most other Bonchon shops, and we had the 6 wings + 3 drumsticks combo -$12.00- with one side of daikon radish. Here is one other difference - you only get one complimentary side, unlike at the Arlington shop. The dining room was not even half-full, the lights were kind of dim, but server staff was great and our food came out within 5 minutes! As for the chicken, their drumsticks were about half the size, although prepared perfectly - golden crispy outside and hot and juicy inside. We'd go back! read more

Bonchon Navy Yard - Small combo - 6 wings 3 drumsticks - Chicken Wings Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Nice looking restaurant and great service. There's a huge bar area with a lot of seating, and the restaurant area has a lot of seating as well. Do not drive here if you're coming here during a baseball game, parking is terrible!! We ordered the salmon avocado roll, which was pretty tasty, wished there was more avocado, and less cucumber, but all around tasty appetizer. We then ordered the combo with wings and drums, half soy garlic and half spicy. We both liked the spicy more. One thing that kind of bothered me was the amount of chicken on the wings, there was more crisp than chicken. From now on, I'd probably just get the drums instead of the wings. The seasoned French fries, GET THEM. Definitely made the list of my favorite fries, I just wish they weren't $7.50. So so good though! read more

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