BonChon is a popular Korean fried chicken chain with their headquarters based in Texas. The first U.S. BonChon restaurant was in New Jersey. It was founded in 2002 and there are locations found in the U.S. and internationally. The first time I had BonChon was in Massachusetts and I fell in love with it. At this location in New Haven, CT, the restaurant had a high ceiling and a cool bar. The service was good and the food came out fast. BonChon is known for their double fried chicken wings. I had the 10 pc wings meal with pickled radishes. I got half-half of Yangnyeom and spicy flavors. I love the spicy, it definitely has a kick. I also love the Yangnyeom, which had notes of soy sauce from what I tasted. I like to get a side of white rice and Kewpie mayo to complete the meal. My family also got the takoyaki fried octopus balls; it's topped with Kewpie mayo, katsu sauce, and scallions. The balls were super good, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. My son's had the plain udon noodles which came out in a hot pot, so it was boiling; it satisfied their picky taste buds. My family and I had a tasty lunch there. I like the location because it's near a bubble tea place and a Korean corn dog spot. It's also walking distance to many other attractions. We parked at a nearby parking garage. Overall, I'm a fan, we had a great lunch, and will be back again soon. read more

Bonchon - Exterior - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Who doesn't love chicken wings, right? These wings are next-level -- crispy, perfectly sized, and downright addictive. And when I say perfectly sized, I mean they're not too big, not too small -- just right. They're double-fried to crispy perfection, hand-brushed with flavor, and typically come in two options: spicy and soy garlic. I always go for half-and-half, but fair warning -- if you're not big on heat (or even if you are), you might want to ask for a 70/30 split because the spicy packs a serious kick! Either way, you can't go wrong. Cheers to great wings! read more

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After a long day of flights, airport madness, and checking into our hotel up the block. We thought to get a good meal in for the night. This was close to us, so we just walked on over. Wasn't too busy when we came here for dinner, seated right away and menus and drink orders taken. I definitely wanted some crispy KFC and some other side items. Menu looks good.....some clarification. The difference between "Boneless" and "Strips" is the boneless is like nuggets and you get 12, but strips are like chicken strips, but you get 10 pieces. We opted to get the 10 piece strips, half soy garlic, half kbbq. It was definitely crispy and fried hard, not as juicy but it was fine, sauce flavors were good. We also got Bulgogi Fried Rice and an order of Takoyaki as a side. We were darn hungry! Rice was very flavorful and totally hit the spot with the chicken! Takoyaki had that chunk of octopus in the middle, careful.... hot in the middle! Don't forget to get the side of pickled radish, perfect accompaniment! We were happy with our meal; price was actually pretty good for what we got. Service was fine, no issues, after delivering your food they leave you alone unless you need something. Glad we stopped by, would come back again! read more

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Good vibes Good food Good servers I ate the whole meal including the woman Sadly women didn't eat her whole meal so I split the check 10/10 read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

We stopped here for a late lunch. We were seated right away, service was friendly, and our dishes arrived quickly. We split an order of boneless soy garlic tenders, fries, and a garden salad, and everything was good and about what we expected from visits to other Bonchon locations. Their dining area inside did seem on the smaller side, but it wasn't too crowded at the time we went. read more

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We stopped in here while visiting New Haven. It wasn't for a full meal, just for a little snack. It was worth it. Clean with lots of tables and a great staff. There was a TV which was showing a baseball game at the time. There's street parking available with meters, but you have to be lucky to get a spot depending the time you come. There are a few lots in the area. The food was really good. We ordered the soy garlic wings which were very crispy. It was almost like eating fried chicken with garlic sauce on it. The fries are also very crispy and delicious. We also got the shrimp shumai. I really liked the sauce on top, the shumai was just OK. It might've tasted better if it was steamed instead of fried. That's my mistake. Overall a good value with some tasty menu choices. read more

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Interior is nice ... the bar is granite, the back wall is brick, floors are dark grey slate, and seating is high cocktail tables. I ordered Strips - half garlic, half spicy, with coleslaw. Pinot Griogio. Tip: if you get half spicy, don't eat it first because you won't taste your garlic soy. Lol. All delicious. Friendly staff. read more

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It was New Year's Day and the spot I planned to eat at was closed. My husband looked up Korean food and found Bonchon New Haven. We were seated right away and brought some ice waters. We decided to skip the appetizers and share beef bulgogi and chicken katsu. Both came out hot and plenty of food. The beef bulgogi was in a cast iron skillet it was accompanied by sautéed green onions, peppers, and mushrooms and a side of rice. The marinated ribeye was so delicious I wish I knew what the marinate actually was. The chicken katsu was so crispy and thinly sliced it had two sauces on top one of them being a spicy mayo. I wish I had known how good it was or I would have asked for extra spicy mayo. Next time I hope to try the fried chicken. read more

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Loved with Korean wings, Bibimbap and fried rice with spicy chicken smell good with butter in fried rice. Good price with lunch specials menu. Recommended you try . read more

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Omg. My new favorite spot. From service to food - excellent Love the spicy tacos. They were hot but so addictive. Don't skimp on the coleslaw read more

I ordered via UberEats. I can't speak on the service or the ambience, but the food was delicious. Seafood fried rice, mixed chicken wings, potstickers and pickled radish. I've been hearing great things about Korean fried chicken and it met my expectations. The rice was pretty good. It reminded me of Thai basil fried rice. The pickled radish was an added bonus. I wasn't too interested, but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm glad I finally tried Bonchon. read more

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We went to celebrate and dine in on a weeknight but unfortunately reached a little late and had to do takeout instead. I was pleasantly surprised to see good amount of vegetarian options and spicy options. My indian palate was very happy to see vegetarian potstickers which I had to get and I also asked those to be spicy and they indeed were. I also wanted to get some recommendations from the staff and they said Bibimbap which is a wholesome choice as it has rice, quinoa, vegetables, egg, lettuce and a side of spicy sauce. I was not the fan of the sauce but the rest of the dish had a terrific combination together. It had a decent portion size. My husband tried the same Bibimbap with seafood and he loved it too. He also didn't enjoy the sauce too much. We would surely want to try more stuff on their menu and would go back. Their service and ambiance was nice and pleasant. I wish to have more time on our next visit to enjoy all that. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was good. The place is small but doesn't get overly crowded. At least while we were there, it wasn't. They did start putting the chairs on the tables while we were there, I guess to let us and the 2 other tables know that they were closing.. read more

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We came for late lunch during weekdays, easy parking right outside the restaurant. Restaurant was empty during this hour .. There's happy hour from 3 to 7pm you can enjoy beer or wine. Lunch special ends 3pm too bad we missed it this time. Everything taste great, the chicken wings taste the same as the one in Queens Ktown. Gotta get the spicy one & soy sauce garlic flavor, radish side dish sweet & sour crunchy! Seasoned fries was good. The Japanese octopus balls didn't have seaweed topping, but it tastes good. Even the one in nyc st. Mark lost the quality after it expanded. I'll vote for this one now. I'm glad they have it here and taste good. It will look more attractive to sprinkle green dry seaweed and be generous to have more fish flakes and mayo (i hope the owner see this) The rice in stone bowl taste great, although it's not as hot as expected......I'm a bit disappointed they didn't put Spinach Will definitely come back again to try other items on the menu. Overall happy stomach. read more

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I LOVE Bonchon. Their chicken is so good. I like their Korean tacos or the soy garlic and spicy wings. The spicy wings are no joke in terms of spice, but they're so good. read more

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A great place to have a casual dinner or hang out with friends! The food is great and flavorful, I especially love the soy garlic boneless wings! The servers are great as well. They take apple pay as well for anyone wondering. read more

Excellent. I can't speak highly enough of their chicken wings, they're the crispiest wings I've had anywhere. The soy garlic ones are perfectly savory, not too spicy but certainly not bland. The bulgogi at this location seems rather plain, it was tastier at one of the California locations I visited. Get a cup of spicy mayo for dipping/drizzling if you get anything with the bulgogi or you'll probably be disappointed. The New Haven location is fine, nothing to rave about but there was nothing to complain about either. The service is acceptable, just not above and beyond. They can accommodate large parties if needed, but it's not a large location so on a busy night you're better off getting takeout. It's a chain, and you definitely get chain vibes when you're in there. Not local feeling, but it's the best chain restaurant I've been to. My wife and I drove an hour just for Bonchon, and would absolutely do it again! read more

Upscale Panda Express. I enjoyed the chicken and rice dish. Ordered to go and that was pretty smooth.

Having a craving for KFC ie Korean Fried Chicken Found this place which has good reviews. We tried a large combo half soy garlic and half Korean bbq. Also ordered kimchi fried rice. The order came out quickly. The chicken was hot send crispy. Complementary daikon and kimchi was served along with gloves to handle the sticky chicken. The chicken was crispy and crunchy and very tasty. The fried rice was also great. The main issue here is that you have to find street parking but it's worth the hassle. read more

Bonchon - Half and half Combo 15 Wings 8 Drumsticks - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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During my 24-hour trip to New Haven, my boyfriend suggested we try Bonchon. I had not heard of them until recently and was excited to give them a try. For a Friday night, the vibes were pretty chill. We were seated immediately and provided with menus. The White Lotus cocktail certainly caught my eye. Made of Vodka, Cream of Coconut, Amaretto, and Pineapple juice. I decided to give it a try. The drink wasn't bad but it didn't excite my tastebuds the way I thought it would. The food was the highlight of the night! We tried the signature fried chicken and I can see why it's a signature. The soy garlic drumsticks were delicious and crispy. They were cooked perfectly and the flavors amazing. We also ordered the Bibimbap and the Japchae. Both dishes were sooooo good! I'm missing the food right now as I write this review. I'm hoping the New York locations are just as good. read more

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I love Bonchon so much. This place has my absolute favorite Korean fried chicken. I always get the wingless garlic one. The combination of a sweet and savory with a slightly crispy outside is perfect for me. The fries are also pretty good. I would say come here for the chicken though. The service is pretty good and the inside is spacious enough. Sometimes the food could come hotter. read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Solid 4.5 restaurant. Big fan of the tteokbokki and the fried chicken is some of the best you can get imo. The sauces are really good. The seasoned fries are wonderful. The katsu is also great. Definitely a great comfort restaurant read more

Bonchon - Tteokbokki Seasoned French Fries Chicken Katsu - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

If you're going for drinks, it's a hit or miss whether or not they'll put a normal amount of alcohol in your drink. Today, I got two margaritas, I didn't feel anything. Normally one drink gets me buzzed. They definitely put barely any alcohol in the drinks. Pretty disappointed. At least the food was good. read more

Came in for a late lunch on a Tuesday - the restaurant was quiet and the streets not too crowded. Street side parking available, as well as there is a nearby garage over the next block too. 2 entrances available but only one in use - the host brought us to our table and we got started with drinks promptly. The waitstaff were very friendly and the food arrived quickly as we placed our orders and within 5-7min, the food arrived! The restaurant had a few customers but I can see how quickly crowded it can get during peak hours. We were still within their lunch special hours serving time so went with that. Got the Bonchon wrap with chicken and a side do seasoned fries. Very delicious but it is a plain chicken wrap in a tortilla - wish it had more Korean flavors but still solid choice. Was worried the serving was too small but turned out to be just right for lunch. The fries were crisp and hot and delicious as well as plenty! The rest of my party chose a bulgogi bibimbap - it was more than plenty for one person and she ended up having to take it home! Arrived in the hot stone bowl and with fresh gochujang sauce ready to mix at your spice comfort levels. The last friend got the lunch special half soy garlic/half spicy boneless chicken (9pieces). We thought this would be too small but surprisingly turned out to be a nice full lunch. The winner of this was the freshly pickled radish - crunchy and a lil sweet/not too sour! The atmosphere was casual and the place was kept tidy. Waitstaff cleaned thoroughly after each table was done. Trendy Korean music plays in the back so it can get noisy during peak hours I imagine. Bar available near the front entrance. read more

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I was so excited to try Bonchon after a long Amtrak ride and I'm afraid it did not live up to my expectations. First of all, the staff seemed kind of tuned out when it came to hospitality. Not bad or slow service but kind of meh. My food was good, I kept it simple, I ordered the wrap and it was pretty tasty for sure. I have eaten in other Bonchons and they were more of a fastfood setup, this one is more of a restaurant with a bar and publike atmosphere. I didn't enjoy the loud hiphop or feel like watching the basketball game playing on their TV. Verdict: Order to go unless they vibe with what the restaurant seems to offer. read more

This place is my family's fried chicken obsession for over a year now. We've stopped going to Popeye's, KFC, etc. because Bonchon is that good, and we make a 40+ minute round-trip drive to eat here. It's a commitment. We get the Family Pack each time, which comes with a massive pile of wings and drumsticks, fried rice, french fries, and pickled radish. It's a good deal at the $40 mark, and we always have lots of leftovers with a family of 4. There are other locations like the one in West Hartford where we've gotten other things like their bulgogi burritos and bibimbap, also quite good. I've done pick up orders as well as eaten at the restaurant, and it is consistently good each time, which is one of the reasons I'm giving this place five stars--there are restaurants that *can* be good but you kind of roll the dice each time you go there hoping that all the stars are aligned and the experience is decent, but Bonchon has really done an excellent job through this pandemic to provide safe, courteous, and efficient service along with good-tasting food every time. Yes, parking in this area can absolutely suck--not the restaurant's fault. Best place to park is on the meters on George St. If you're driving, pass the restaurant, turn right on MLK Jr., then right again on York, then right on George. Find an open metered spot on the right hand side before you reach College St. Again. If it's completely full, you can always try the Crown Street Garage or Temple Street Garage, a block away. read more

Favorite!!!!!!Wish I would have known about BonChon way before . Soy Garlic Wings,Seasoned Fries,Fried Shrimp Shu,Coleslaw,Beef Tacos alll a must trust .Promise you won't regret read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Craving wings and this place did not disappoint. I ordered the half and half wing combo- plain and spicy! The wings are huge , crunchy and juicy. The side of spicy mayo an added yum! The complimentary side of coleslaw superb! Def got my fix and will be back!! read more

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I decided to try Bonchon because a Korean colleague recommended me this restaurant and she said it was very tasty and authentic. I don't have much experience with Korean food so she recommended me a few dishes that she thought I would like, and I decided to order them all! I ordered take-out through their website and the food was ready by the time expected. I ordered: - Bibimbap Bulgogi: It was very good but the sauce was too spicy for me, so I only used a few drops. I think this dish really needs a sauce, so if you are like me, ask for some soy sauce. - Japchae: This was was my favorite! Very flavorful dish, it is stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables. - Bulgogi: Marinated beef (kind of sweet) with white rice. - Boneless chicken strips: We ordered half & half, half plain and half soy garlic. We loved the soy garlic ones! The portions were big and the price was very good (~ $60 without tax and tip). It was enough for dinner for 2 and lunch the following day. In conclusion, we really liked Bonchon's food and we are going to order from here more often! read more

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Yum yum yum!! This establishment is known for their Korean Fried chicken so that's what I decided to get. They had a half and half option (soy garlic and spicy). The spicy was SPICY!! It was delicious but too spicy for me. I will be back for the soy garlic wings and I want to try some of the other options. I was given the coleslaw on the side but there is an option to order pickled radishes. My partnered ordered those and they 'grew' on me. Lol. We ordered the seasoned fries as well which were good. Will be back. Sorry, I was too hungry to remember to take pictures of the food. Lol. read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I wish they have one in Fairfield county. The closest one to us is either New Haven or in NYC but who wants to drive on I-95 in either direction no matter what time of the day... Got lucky that a friend was on her way down from new haven to where I was so I asked if she can pick up some yummy Bonchon for me. Thank goodness she said yes. So I ordered some Korean tacos, hot chicken strips and half and half wings for the whole family. As to be expected, everything was delish! It seems like they've expanded their menu since the last time I was in one of their restaurants (we're talking years so maybe I just didn't remember that they have so many choices now besides their signature wings and strips?!??) read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Ruined my night. They messed up my order and instead of just canceling. They gave it without the missing food and still charged me the missing food. read more

Solid Menu. Solid Options. Solid Flavor. Overall responsive and quick waiters. The inside look of the restaurant is great. Really takes you away for a while. Can't complain, had a great time. read more

The wings here are honestly way too good and way too addicting I've never been able to get a picture of my food. The soy garlic and sweet crunch are both so amazing it's hard to choose a favorite. The seasoned fries are also not to be missed!! read more

Food was good. Not pleased by charging a request to provide more sauce. Service by Gina was disrespectful and awful . She had to inform us, as customers, the "supposedly mistake" made by her co-worker. This is Real Poor Taste! read more

Great wings and bimbinbob. Hot is super hot. I get the garlic sauce. Better to eat there since then wings are crispy and hot. Wings better. Drumsticks not good. read more

My coworker & I ordered Korean Fried Chicken & boy was it good! It was crispy & it had a unique flavor. It was really tasty!!!

As a self proclaimed wing connoisseur, I would absolutely recommend Bonchon. There aren't too many places to get Korean fried wings in the area, and Bonchon stays consistent with their quality. Ok the wings may not look the prettiest but they taste fantastic. Be careful with the spicier flavors, I've totally cried inside the restaurant before. Good beer selection too! read more

Bonchon - Korean fried wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Extra crispy wings with an extra umami kick sounds too good to be true... sad to say that it is. The sauces are excellent, it's a shame they don't pare well with overcooked chicken and stale fry-oil. read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

PURCHASED: Bulgogi ($16), Bibimbab w/ tofu ($10-ish), Udon ($11-ish) TOTAL: $37, split between 2 people PROS: + Excellent customer service: Jason was a nice server and knew how to work the table (e.g. not interrupt in the middle of convos. It is my biggest pet peeve). We slapped a fat tip for him. + Sports-going bar: Cool spot to watch sports and catch some food. CONS: - Expensive: I think the price is a bit more expensive for what they were presenting. With that amount of money, I could certainly produce 3 of these meals over. It kind of turned me off to the spot. IMPRESSION: The price for the items was the deciding factor on a 3-star rating. Unfortunately, I do not think it should have costed that much for the quality of the food. However, it was still somewhat tasty. Though I would certainly prefer to try new things the next time I am in New Haven. read more

Bonchon - Bulgogi ($16-ish) - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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