I only had cravings for two things. Burritos and Vons chicken. Love this place. Ps the ssam is actually healthy if you want a good fix without going with the fried chicken (which I always get cause that's the craving). But ssam is just grilled chicken with veggie, wrapped with pickled radish. Delish and healthy. read more

Used to enjoy Vons fried chicken but it's not the same anymore. Something has changed... My favorite Crispy Padak chicken was drowned in sauce, poured on like curry on rice. So much that the chicken was in a pond of gooey sauce. Gooey Saucy Padak Chicken. The woman there insisted it has always been made like that - I know it wasn't because it used to be my favorite and I'm not a sauce person. The japchae was also overcooked, mushy, and overly salty. It was very dark brown, as if a jug of soy sauce was poured in, not the light translucent brown color that it should be. To top off this meal, I had a stomach ache immediately after eating there. Time to find a new fried chicken spot. read more

One of the best chicken locations in town. No argument needed. Just try it and you will see what I mean. If you're craving Korean fried chicken around the Redwood City Area, then just come here! They've got some of the best/ and popular flavors that you will find. Simply responding by saying...YUMMM! Would not give Vons its proper credit. Key Takeaways: *Best Sellers: Soy Garlic Chicken, Honey Butter Chicken, and the Golden Original (crispy fried). *Signature Style: Known for being very crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a variety of sauce options. *Menu Variety: Offers both fried and oven-baked chicken, catering to both crispy and healthier preferences. *Service & Price: Generally described as having good service, though it can be on the higher side in terms of cost ($16 for 8 pieces). -**Pro Tip: Best eaten in-store to maintain maximum crispiness, as driving home to eat it, can sometimes make the skin less crunchy, though the flavor still remains. Vons, Never disappoints! I absolutely love this Korean fried chicken spot. It is becoming one of my favorite chains! I just wish I didn't have to drive all the way out to Redwood City to get my fix. read more

This time we tried the crispy chicken with soy garlic flavor. We got the half order and that was easily enough for two. We chose the mixture of wings and drumsticks. The chicken is very nicely breaded and really crunchy and I liked the soy garlic seasoning. I preferred the wings as they are a bit crispier. We got a nice table outside and some sodas to enjoy our chicken. Was a nice satisfying lunch and would come back again for some more fried chicken. Overall I liked the fried chicken better than the oven chicken. read more

Vons Chicken - B. Crispy Fried Chicken (Half) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

The cheese buldak here is sooooo good. The chicken is kinda spicy, but the layer of melted cheese helps to cut down the spice. It's perfect for a cold night. The garlic chicken here is also crispy and tasty. read more

Vons Chicken - Garlic boneless chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

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If you're craving Korean fried chicken around RWC, then just come here! They've got the best / popular flavors straight from Korea. My favorite is the honey garlic and soy garlic because YUMMMMM! I always get boneless bc more meat hehe They have other side dishes as well so I'll def try it next time. Service was fast and they were super friendly. Def a takeout / fast food type of vibe. read more

I m truly disappointed with my fellow yelpers. How can anyone rate them 3 or more stars? Aside from the service, there was nothing good at this place. 1. Their kimchi fried rice was a joke. No kimchi whatsoever, basically, white rice mixed with kimchi juice. 2. The rice cake was way too spicy and was deep fried... what??!! It was really dry and some were even hollow from overcooking (picture tells a 1000 words) 3. The garlic chicken sauce had no garlic flavors and was overly sweet. Chicken was dry. 4. The honey butter chicken was basically sprinkled with powder butter and sugar...yuck! Not to mention the chicken was also dry read more

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Never disappoints! I absolutely love this Korean fried chicken spot, Vons Chicken is my favorite chain! The downtown Redwood City location is amazing; I'm not sure why, but they always cook the chicken to perfection, with the crispiest coating, and the sauce is absolutely amazing! read more

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I was looking for a korean chicken place in Redwood City and stumbled upon Vons Chicken in downtown. My friend and I wanted to try it out since it was close by. It is a small restaurant and they have outdoor seating. It seems like most of their orders are takeout. Cheese Buldak (5/5): This was pretty good. The chicken was nice and tender. It was spicy but not too spicy. I loved the rice cakes in the dish. It came with a side of pickled radish and a slaw. The portion was good for the price as well. It did take a while to come out of the kitchen but understandable because it probably needs to be broiled to melt the cheese on top. This is definitely going to become a go to spot for chicken! The service was good as well. They have an online ordering system if you want to do pick up. read more

Vons Chicken - 7. Cheese Buldak - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

I came here once back in 2022 and wondered why I'd been missing out on such a phenomenal joint all this time. Their chicken is made to be perfectly crispy, chicken is juicy, and the seasoning hits all the right notes for me. When we came back with our kids in 2024, they weren't terribly impressed by my selection BUuUT they were gaga for the Soy (garlic) fried chicken. As in we had to order another batch of that. So it really was a win for all of us. Great customer service every time as well! (FYI the picture is of our Husky puppers enjoying their time in the outdoor seating!) read more

Vons Chicken - Soy glazed Crispy Fried Chicken and onion rings. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

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I stopped by to try their lunch deal which was 15.99. I got the crispy yang-nyeom sauce with two drums, two wings, and fries. The sauce was sweet and you can adjust the spice level which I ordered the medium. I think the next time I come here I would order a more savory sauce just due to taste preferences. I also should've got the sauce on the side since it wasn't as crispy due to it. The fries were crispy and not too salty. I did a pick-up order but the worker I interacted with was nice. There is not a lot of seating indoors but more outdoors. read more

Vons Chicken - Crispy Yangnyeom Chicken Half - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Sooo crispy and soo good! Came here with a party of 5 on a Friday night. We wanted some good fried chicken and this place didn't disappoint. Dining area was a bit small and ordering can get overwhelming if there are a bunch of people in line waiting for their to-go orders. But we ordered a good amount of chicken and fries to snack on. Highly recommend the boneless ssam chicken as it comes with tons of veggies and pickled radish so you don't feel too guilty eating fried food at the end of the night! We also had tteokbokki (rice cakes) which I thought were okay. I try to be mindful of my waste and didn't like that there were tons of disposable containers used to store our ketchup, coleslaw, and pickled radish. But the food was still amazing for a solid 4 stars! Our total came out to $160 for a group of 5. Great deal for the feast we had. read more

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Best fried chicken in town! When we have a craving for fried chicken, this is where we always go

Love me some Korean fried chicken! Had the honey soy and plain and they were awesome. I haven't had Korean fried chicken since moving out of the Bay Area. Now when I have a craving I make my own in the air fryer. read more

Redwood City downtown is kinda small and half of the stores have closed down but they do try to have a variety of different cuisines. I appreciate all the shaded outdoor seating with some streets being closed off from traffic. Parking is $1 per hour. It's nice to see Von's here and the lunch plate is not a bad deal for $15.60. The spicy wings have a good amount of heat. I prefer the flats vs drumette. Flats are juicier and drumsttes were more dry like breasts. Also ordered the Crispy YANG-NYUM Chicken for $20 you get half a chicken and I decided to go with combo which is 5 drumsticks with 3 wings. Their spicy level could use another level to kick it up a notch for spice lovers like me. All in all, the amount of food was good. Von's chicken always has a nice crunchy coating and their chicken is perfectly marinated. Service was attentive. Wait was minimal. Place was casual. This is definitely one of the better options in Redwood city read more

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I've driven here to Redwood City just to go to this location. Friendly staff and amazing chicken. I normally get the soy and garlic flavored bone in chicken. Highly recommended and a good reason to visit Redwood City. read more

Don't normally like to leave bad reviews but particularly annoyed after paying a ridiculous premium ($40 for half a dozen drumsticks and wings) only to get a bunch of dry overcooked chicken. I could have paid half as much and gotten twice as much chicken at one of the other fried chicken chains, and it probably wouldn't have been dry and inedible. Super disappointing for the price. Service was fine and flavor was good so I gave 2 stars instead of one. read more

I've been going here for a few months now, a couple times a month at that and by far the best Korean chicken in RWC. The owner is amazing with customers and his staff read more

First timer trying this Korean Fried Chicken spot in the heart of RWC. I've seen it else where but not locally so when I saw it, I said we have to try it. We ordered at the cashier and we were seated outside on the patio on a nice day, along with my dog. We ordered the crispy fried honey butter and real garlic chicken and cheddar cheese balls. I was shocked how no one told me how good this fried chicken was. I love me some fried chicken. Now that I've been here I will be back! read more

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Came here for the lunch special, and ordered the soy garlic wings mild and some sweet potato fries and pickled radish. - overall, everything was pretty good and there's some nice outdoor seating. - the chicken was had some crispy skin, but the sauce/seasoning was very light and underwhelming. I expected it to be sweeter, and stickier and more saucy like other Korean style wings. also some pieces of the chicken were on the drier side - sweet potato fries were quite delicious -- lightly crisp and soft on the inside - radish was pretty standard read more

Vons Chicken - lunch combo sweet potato and wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

Vons fried chicken for the win!! I brought the garlic chicken and the soy/vinegar chicken to a Friendsgiving and it was a hit! The food was delicious and easy to share. I ordered online and it was very fast and easy to pick up. read more

Vons Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

My kids really like coming here and trying all of the various chicken flavors - parking is t hard (garage), and the line is efficient. I ordered the wraps - a lot of food for 1 person, should be for 4 but it's what I wanted - fun with the turnip as the wrapper, and high quality vegetables and tasty chicken to put in it - lots of leftovers for tomorrow which worked out well for me - we come here at least once a month - pretty good considering we live 10 miles or so away read more

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Vons Chicken - Redwood City's Underrated Korean Chicken Spot (Just Don't Park at Bank of America) Craving Korean-style chicken but want something a little off the Bonchon-beaten path? Vons Chicken in Redwood City delivers crispy, juicy goodness with a slightly healthier twist--less fried, more oven-baked, but still high enough in cholesterol to make it feel worth every bite. Their chicken is flavor-packed, with crowd favorites like soy garlic, spicy, and honey butter that coat each piece in pure satisfaction. Portions tend to run larger than Bonchon's, especially on 10-piece orders and up, which helps justify the slightly higher price tag. Now for the pro tip: parking is the real boss level here. If you're thinking of sneaking into the Bank of America lot next door, don't. There's an active security guard who patrols like it's their full-time mission to catch you slipping. Best bet? Order ahead and swing by for pickup--save yourself the ticket and the awkward eye contact. Vons might not have the flashiest branding, but it's a dependable go-to when you want bold Korean flavor without the Bonchon wait times. Just bring an appetite... and maybe a legal parking spot. read more

Had the garlic spicy baked chicken and the taste and spice are excellent. Same owner as Talk of Broadway next door. Johnny is the best!!

We order the half oven crispy chicken and the Crispy Yangnyeom Chicken Half. Both were amazing, super crispy and flavorful. You can also add additional sauces and choose the spice level to your liking. After ordering our food was pretty quickly and was served fast, we did not have to wait long. The restaurant is clean and decorated nicely! read more

Vons Chicken - 3. Oven Garlic Chicken Half - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

DO NOT DOORDASH/DELIVERY FROM HERE Ordered at 11am, got it at 11:30. Way too fast to be fresh. Guess what, the chicken was lukewarm, dry, and rubbery, like reheated leftovers from yesterday. Couldn't even bite through some pieces. Tastes fine in store, but the doordash order was awful. Never ordering delivery again. read more

Went for Weekday Lunch Special Food - 5/5. The boneless wings were a beautiful golden brown, moist, and had great crunch. The real garlic had a mellow garlic flavor with a strong hint of sweetness. Despite the wet sauce, the wings remained crispy throughout the whole meal. Cole slaw was light on the mayo, making it a suitable palette cleanser. Pickled radish had a good balance of sweet and sour flavor and the rice was fluffy. Service - 4/5. Friendly and quick service. Chicken came out in good time. Water was self-service. Value - 5/5. At base, the lunch special is priced in the mid $10s. Their menu offers a great variety letting you choose type of chicken and sauce from their full menu. Portions are nice and comes with vegetable sides and a choice of carb, which can also be upgraded for a small supplement. Parking - Street/Municipal Garage (Free) read more

Vons Chicken - Boneless Real Garlic Chicken, Steamed Rice, Coleslaw, Pickled Radish - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

Small little shop next to lots of other eateries and shops. The chicken wings here are huge! So big that it can last many many meals. It tasted pretty good. Fresh and warm. Will return for sure! I thought this was a chain, but it's just one store. I think it's fairly popular though. read more

The chicken was super tasty! Not overly worked. Just really solid flavor. And the side were equally delicious as well. The service was really good as well. read more

I love Vons Chicken! The chicken here is delicious, and the staff is friendly. They put on K-dramas on the TV sometimes, and there is a good amount of seating. We usually order the Crispy Yangnyeom Chicken, which is consistently delicious! read more

Came here at the recommendation of a friend whose taste in food I trust and Vons does not disappoint! Decent amount of covered seating available outside of their store, as their interior doesn't have as much space. Pretty relaxed place for a quick Korean Fried Chicken meal. As it is a chain, I'll be sure to note other Vons locations in the nearby area. Generally great chicken; crispy and crunchy, thicker batter but stays on the chicken very well. The additional flavors were quite punchy even in smaller quantities (we asked for it all on the side so we mixed and matched their honey butter and sweet cheddar flavors; both came as powders). Got combo and boneless options, both are pretty good. I'm personally more fond of the flavor and juiciness of wings/drumsticks, but the boneless wings had a moist yet stringy quality to it that was interesting to eat. The rice cake side was a very nice appetizer to open with. Not quite traditionally prepared as it's sans most of the typical additions (no fish cake, veggies scale back, light sesame topping). What's really nice is their prep is extremely crispy (definitely fried in some capacity) and they opt for a sweet gochujang glaze in moderation so it doesn't soften everything too much. Unexpected hit to be sure, but definitely recommend it. read more

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The food here is pretty good. It came out fast and was piping hot, fresh out of the fryer. Not much indoor space to sit but luckily it was a nice day outside so we sat at one of the outdoor tables. We got the crispy fried chicken, which was my favorite. The chicken was super juicy. The yang-nyum chicken was the second best, and the soy sauce and black vinegar chicken was just okay. Interestingly that was the spiciest one even though it was the only one that was labeled non-spicy out of the 3. Service was very attentive. read more

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If you've never had Korean Fried Chicken, this is my go-to spot in Redwood City. You can't beat the crunchiness or heat of these chickens! It's good enough that you'll want to come back for more. The next time you crave some fried chicken, give this Vons a try! 10/10 will not regret. The serving sizes are big, so a half order is like 6-7 pieces. The japchae came in good size too because you're really there for the chicken. There are also sides of pickled radish and coleslaw too - also favorite because they're refreshing. This location has outdoor seating, so it's great for an afternoon lunch or even a evening during the summer! read more

Vons Chicken - Combo Half Cheese and Half Honey Butter Crispy Fried Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

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This place is still 5 stars! I've been here *at least* 5 times since my last review. Vons Chicken is my go to place for a quick meal when I feel like indulging or don't want to cook. They're very good about replacing fry oil so the chicken always tastes right and comes out perfectly crunchy. I usually get a half order of crunchy chicken and a half order of yangnyeom chicken. I've tried the rice cakes before, which were just ok. The staff is busy but always friendly. They box your fried chicken nicely, leaving containers slightly open so that steam doesn't get trapped to make your chicken soggy. The great quality fried chicken here has totally spoiled me and I could never eat at a place like KFC ever again. Highly recommend! Best fried chicken! read more

Wow! This place focuses on packing immense amounts of flavor into every bite. The hot Crispy Yangnyeom Chicken tastes like your taste buds are being interrogated by officers Sweet and Heat doing a good cop, bad cop routine. It was a brutal, grueling experience, and I loved every minute. Tears in my eyes, chugging my water, I would have said anything for another bite of that fiery chicken. The paired pickled radish does an excellent job of neutralizing the heat if it gets to be too much. The honey butter fries were very unique, and I was so glad I tried them. The sweet paired well, and I kept reaching for "one more." Service was good, and they ensured I had plenty of water to slake my thirst. read more

Vons Chicken - Honey butter fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

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We had fried chicken in yangnyeom sauce, fries and kimchi fried rice. The marinated chicken was amazingggg. I also ordered some hot tea and they provided one even tho it wasn't on menu. The service was that good. The seating is very limited but it has outside seating. It's a nice place to hangout with friends. read more

Vons Chicken - D. Crispy Yangnyeom Chicken Full Kimchi Fried Rice French Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

Im a HUGE fan of Korean fried chicken and this is one of my go-to spots. I always order the B. crispy fried chicken - mild. The crisp of the chicken has absolutely perfect crunch with the right amount of sweetness from the soy garlic glaze. This time the chicken was bit drier but still delicious. The radish side is a bit too sweet for my liking but I'm a huge fan of the coleslaw. I also ordered the cheddar cheese fries. This time they were a little crunchier than I like but it's still always worth it to get it! The outdoor seating is abundant but they have a few tables inside read more

Vons Chicken - B. Crispy Fried Chicken Half - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

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So good. I've tried a good chunk of the menu and enjoyed everything except the boneless chicken, but always return to the crispy fried chicken and japchae -- the light soy garlic glaze on this one is imo much better than the garlic chicken which gets a bit soggy with the thick sauce. Honey butter is also worth trying, either on the chicken or fries -- I was originally thrown by it upon the first few bites, but it definitely grew on me as I continued to eat. Wings are also definitely better than the drumsticks, but getting all wings comes at a $2 premium vs the combo A full order of chicken is perfect for 3 people, whereas a half always feels like too much for 1 but not quite enough for 2 unless you get more sides -- the lunch special is a good deal though if you come on a weekday! The ambiance is very casual, with not much indoor seating (all two-person tables) but a decent outdoor space, though the heat lamps weren't working when we were there read more

Vons Chicken - Crispy B. Crispy Fried Chicken Half, E. Crispy Padak Chicken Half, Japchae - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

I came for a quick dinner and wanted to get a personal portion meal. I am surprised they don't offer a wider variety of size options for chicken strips. They had only a lunch hour option and dinner time, larger, more expensive option. I had to get the only option available for dinner time. I changed my mind about the amount of food right away as I was paying, but then the cashier didn't want to cancel the order. The customer service was lacking on that front. Not only that, but while it's the same amount of chicken maybe as you would get at KFC for a similar price, I didn't think the normal fried chicken at Vons tasted very good. And some parts of the inside looked undercooked. They didn't even feel hot when I bit into them. I hope I don't get food poisoning, my stomach is already kind of hurting. I'm posting this a few hours after going. You can see in the photo how small the sides are as well. If I hadn't been hungry I would've been way more upset about the situation. I was eating with someone, so was trying not to be too dramatic in front of them. But the truth of my experience is coming out on here lol. I think my dinner companion was fine with their order. Although I noticed they left a drumstick picked at on their plate. Not sure what was up with that. (Before posting this review I literally checked KFC menu online, and for the same amount of chicken the sides would've been larger, & everything would've tasted better. To rub salt in the wound, I also saw KFC has a discount online where you get 10 free nuggets when you spend more than $10. Also, 40% off a 12 pc bucket when you order online. I almost uploaded screenshots of this, but I think I'm being tough enough on Vons with the review.) So back to Vons: The outside front patio area was fine, the inside of the Vons place was a little cramped and dingy-looking. Two stars because I ate some of the chicken, it's edible. I would not go back. I know a lot of people are fans, but I guess it hasn't convinced me. It bothers me that, for the simplest fried chicken order, the price I paid for what I received in return doesn't seem justified. read more

Vons Chicken - Tiny sides, meh over priced bland tasting fried chicken strips - Chicken Wings Near Me - Redwood City, California

Unfortunately the quality and cook of the fried chicken has gotten worse. Started to cut the drumstick prior to frying (assume to fry quicker) and they overcook the chicken so it's over fried and hard. This use to be our go to for Korean fried chicken, now we have to find another. read more