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    Bonchon National City

    4.0 (288 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Eddie C.

    The wings here are the best! This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back for more!

    Bulgogi Korean Tacos, and Seoul Sampler (gyoza, soy garlic fried chicken wings, bulgogi fries, and cheesy corn)
    Cece Z.

    We ordered the Bulgogi Korean Tacos, Chicken Katsu, and the Seoul Sampler (gyoza, soy garlic fried chicken wings, bulgogi fries, and cheesy corn). Staff were very attentive and friendly and it's a busy spot because the food is good! Everything was fresh, crispy, flavorful and juicy!!! Definitely coming back

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    Eid F.

    PSA: Monday and Tuesday -- $1 wings! (Dine-in only, limit of 15). The place is sorta hidden in the back corner of that plaza. I ordered 8 wings and some fried zucchini to-go before I found out about the $1 wings.... with tax and tip it came out to $25... it's definitely NOT worth that much. I felt ripped off, I should just ate there. Wings were delicious... I'll be back on a Monday/Tuesday. Service was friendly. There is plenty of seating. They also had a small bar with some TVs.

    Coleslaw and fried rice
    Crystal C.

    I was here yesterday and I gotta say I do like the wings and the rest of the food but the best part was the waitress she was so attentive despite being alone, having more than 6 tables, and also being in charge of the register. She was pleasant stop by various times to see if we needed anything, and had a smile the whole time. This place can take my money any day as long as this kind of service is what I get.

    Shrimp Shumai
    Bri Y.

    I'm never disappointed with this place. When I want a crispy fried chicken this is my go to. Even as delivery they still arrive crispy. The soy garlic flavor is delicious and doesn't overpower on either ingredient. I also enjoy the Shrimp Shumai. It's a light appetizer that could be enough for a snack on its own as well. Highly recommend Bonchon.

    Angelica V.

    Came in around 2/3PM on Tuesday for the $1 wings. Came in and sat right away. Service was a little slow because there was only one person but they were very nice. Overall wings are good and hot as always. Soy garlic is the way to go. Kbbq is also good. They give a lot more rice compared to other locations which is nice.

    Pat F.

    Bonchon remains as our go-to Korean fried chicken spot mainly because 1) it was the first we had tried for Korean fried chicken in San Diego when they first opened, 2) their K-Meal to-go (serves 4-6) for $44.99 consisting of 12 wings (bone-in or boneless) and 6 drumsticks, plus 2 sides, and 3) their fried chicken flavors are delicious, consistently prepared, and when packaged in this deal for 4-6 is reasonably priced. Our favorite flavors are their spicy and Yangnyeom. Crunch is spot on, and we typically order 1 fried rice & 1 cole slaw. Service is always good, dining room has always been clean but we do takeout 90% of the time. We're just happy they have a location in National City so we don't have to go all the way to Kearny Mesa to get food from here.

    Michael G.

    After visiting a grocery store nearby my Son saw this BONCHON a Korean Fried Chicken . We have been to their Convoy location multiple times but it's our first time here in their National City branch. Their place here is way smaller compared to their Convoy location, but the service is the same, quick, and friendly. Ordered our usual 23 pieces of Half and Half the Korean BBQ and Soy Garlic The chickens are still good, juicy inside and with crispy skin with a delicious coating of their special sauces, but most of the chickens we had were tiny h it was delivered to our table we saw big ones but under the big ones were small sizes. But still good, as long their Chickens are still delicious as always. Parking is tough since there are many stores in this area including a big grocery a few steps from it.

    Lindsay N.

    I haven't been to bonchon in such a long time! We were in convoy walking around waiting for another restaurant and we saw the $1 wings on mondays and tuesdays so we came to the national city location! It took a little bit of time to be serviced once we were seated, but not too terrible of a wait. The chicken wings were so delicious! They were most importantly, crispy and also flavorful! The fries were garlic pharm & were cooked to perfection. Not too much garlic. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft in the inside! We ultimately decided to do a lunch deal, because of the variety. We definitely will be back for the $1 wings!

    Soy Garlic Tenders with Rice
    Caitlin D.

    Bonchon was located in a large plaza, the business was tucked away in the corner. It's pretty close to Seafood City (a market). I've never been in National City before today and they have multiple of different Asian businesses in this plaza! 85 Degrees, Daiso, Chao XO, Bonchon, and probably a few others. The parking lot is has many places to park although some spaces can be quite narrow. This Bonchon was a bit unlike other spots that I've been to. There was a sign that stated Please Wait To Be Seated & they asked how many in our group (5 of us) and chose a table for us. Gave us the menus. We decided to share: - Bulgogi Fries, thèse were so much more flavorful and delicious than I thought. I love that they made a cheese sauce (rather than melted cheese bc when that gets cold it becomes not great in texture). The cheese sauce was intertwined with a bit of heat. The bulgogi was minimal, but not overly sweet which I liked. The fries were hot, perfectly cooked with a great light and crispy batter. Overall, it was great and I would get it again! - 10 PC Soy Garlic Tenders with side of Rice, these were good in terms of flavor. I prefer the wings for extra crunch and deliciousness compared to the tenders. But my friends that ordered the tenders really enjoyed them with the rice and some soy sauce. - +12 PC?, Half Soy Garlic Wings & Half Korean BBQ Wings with a side of rice, this one was hands down the best. The chicken was cooked beautifully. That I was able to eat the bones cleanly. They pulled apart nicely. They were perfectly fried with a lovely crunch and crisp that held up all during the time we were eating. Saucy but not overly and distinct flavors. The soy garlic is a favorite of mine. But the Korean bbq flavor was delicious as well, there was some spice but it wasn't whackbang. My friend, who has never had Bonchon before, really enjoyed the wings and the K BBQ flavor. - I don't remember how many pieces, but also ordered the Yangnyeom Tenders with rice as well. This flavor is a seasoned sweet and spicy sauce. To drink, we got 1 Pepsi, 3 Sprites, 1 Iced Water. This is a Korean Chicken spot, so they don't have iced tea or lemon slices. But they have soju, beer, sodas, and sparkling water. They were kind to refill our cups with water and give us cups of ice as well. We came in after walking 4 ish miles in the heat so the iced drinks were very much appreciated! The total for our lunch was ~$101.57, which is shocking to see a large number. But when you think about it, there was 5 of us, so about $20 per person! Which isn't too bad, especially for quality. We were able to finish all the food and felt satisfied. I would recommend this location and eating the food here. The Bulgogi Fries were delicious and highly recommend ordering the wings!

    chicken wings, bulgogi rice, French Fries
    Cindy C.

    We came here for the $1 wings got 30 in total with 4 different flavors: soy garlic, spicy, yangnyeom and korean bbq. Our favorites were the soy garlic and spicy, but the yangnyeom was a close second. Unfortunately, this time the chicken did not seem as fresh and the soy garlic was lacking flavor. We also got the bulgogi house fried rice which was delicious The servers were very welcoming and friendly. The ambiance is chill place to hangout with friends and plenty of tables.

    Bulgogi glass noodles.
    Dolly D.

    First off, I'd give Bonchon in National City 10 stars if I could!! I've been here many times and it's definitely a staple in my diet. First off, the service is very friendly and warm. We are always greeted right away with a smile, water comes out quickly (along with refills), and service is just top notch!! The restaurant is always clean and there are 3 televisions if you want to tune out while enjoying your delicious chicken. Speaking of chicken, WOW!! Seriously, Bonchon has the BEST Korean fried chicken ever!! My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I always get the soy garlic- so delicious!!! I love how crunchy they are with that glaze- yum! PERFECTION!!! My hubby and I also got the garlic parmesan fries and the bulgogi glass noodles. They are both so great and I would get them again! I highly recommend Bonchon. You won't regret it!!

    Soy Garlic Double Fried Chicken!
    Steve Y.

    I love the 9 piece Soy Chicken and coleslaw. The awesome crew also gave me extra coleslaw! Yuh-mee! So, so delish. Outstanding service too!

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    The food was delicious and great portions. Our waitress was very pleasant and informative. My husband and ai will be returning.

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    10/10 the food was so delicious. The wings have a good crunch to them. I'll definitely come back

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