TLDR: If you haven't had Combo C, you haven't lived.
"Combo C." If you're from the area, this phrase is bound to be a familiar one, one that never fails to have you salivating like there's no tomorrow. I've been going to Bunsik Nara regularly for 5-6 years now, and though I've tried their menu items like tteokbokki and tonkatsu (there are countless other places with better equivalents), nothing beats Combo C. If I were judging all of the food I've had here, I'd only give 4 stars, but Combo C really deserves the last star.
To be honest, it isn't Combo C as a whole that keeps me coming back: it's the scallion chicken that comes with it. The chicken is unlike any other chicken I've had before, and trust me, I've had my fair share of good chicken! No joke, I've questioned whether Bunsik Nara's scallion chicken is made of real chicken before because of how it seems to melt in your mouth. The chicken is magical: it's soft but not soggy, the outside is crisp, the sauce it comes with couldn't have a better substitute, the scallions add the perfect amount of freshness to each bite... The best part is, if you just want the chicken, you can buy it separately without the rest of Combo C (it comes in a bigger portion than the chicken that comes with Combo C).
Enough about the chicken. Combo C also comes with fried rice, spaghetti (your choice of either cream or red sauce), and side dishes (banchan). The fried rice is surprisingly good; though it's an ordinary dish, it tastes better than you'd expect. The spaghetti is lacking in flavor and texture; in all of my experiences, the noodles have always felt overcooked. I can't say anything about the side dishes because I've always been too infatuated with the chicken to try them. Oops.
In terms of post-pandemic regulations, Bunsik Nara seems to be taking appropriate measures. You're required to do a temperature check right by the door, there's pumpable hand sanitizer at every table, and cups/utensils are disposables instead of the typical metal ones. The cashiers/servers aren't exceptionally friendly, but they get the job done and have never been unpleasant. During my most recent visit, I was having trouble opening the takeout bag for my leftovers and the cashier came over to help me out. Gave me auntie vibes haha :) Definitely worth trying if you're in the area! read more