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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Appreciate the response from management my review do I have upgraded my review. Thank you fir caring. read more

Bonchon - SHOWS TABLES TOO CLOSE. - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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First I'd like to say that the management staff Bill, in particular, is amazing. He is the epitome of what customer service should be in today's environment. After a mix-up with my Uber Eats order, in which I ended up calling the restaurant twice, he greeted me warmly when I chose to pick up my food myself. The food was amazing, Chicken Katsu and Seasoned Fries!!! See my pics!!! They have an amazing happy hour specials!!! Definitely check them out!!! I'm already planning my next trip!! read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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My first time going here. I would recommend getting delivery or if your doing take out do it in the evening. There is nowhere to park during the afternoon. I got the Korean fried chicken (soy garlic Boneless) It was delicious . The price was reasonable I'll definitely go back here again but the next time I'll order delivery. read more

Bonchon - Pickled Radish - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I stopped here for lunch with a friend on a Friday afternoon. The chicken wings were freakin awesome. Crispy and hot with the right amount of sauce. We got some of both the sweet and spicy wings. I will say I'm kind of a spice wimp, they were a bit too hot for me but I had like three anyway, because the beets that came with them are sweet and cooling. I got the bip and bap, it was hot and satisfying. We even got an ice cream trio that was really good, the green tea flavor was my favorite. We got there kind of early so we beat any kind of crowd. When we left they were filling up. I could imagine it gets pretty full for happy hour and what not. Also, they had some craft beer options and CT specific which always makes me happy. read more

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I just don't see what all the fanfare is all about. To me, this place comes across as being an Applebee's (or Chili's) of fried chicken. Bonchon is a chain restaurant scattered throughout the country. The chicken is alright. It's not as mind blowing or a religious food experience like some Yelpers are alluding. The interior is nice, but perhaps it is a little too plastic-y for me. It looks fake. It looks manufactured. It's got that typical chain restaurant appearance. Like I said, Bon Chon comes across as an Applebee's of fried chicken. Service is OK, albeit a little chaotic. It was hard for me to distinguish who was a worker and who was a patron, because the workers don't dress any differently than the patrons. Yes the garlic sauce is good, but the spicy soy sauce has no "flavor" IMO. Sure the spicy soy sauce is hot, there's no denying that, but being hot by itself is necessarily a flavor. I wish it were a little more sosphisticated, rather than just setting my tongue on fire. read more

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

Been going here for years and it was one of my top 3 spots in new Haven to get some takoyaki, boneless strips and drinks with friends. The quality decrease was so drastic it felt like the betrayal of a trusted friend. I got the small strips and could only eat 3 / 10. Takoyaki was still good so I'll give it an extra star but be warned to not get the strips until they get their old chicken back. Hopefully things improve so I can update this to 5 stars! read more

Bonchon - Tyson Sahara strips :( - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Second time here in less than a month. Great place. Friendly staff. Great bartender and manager. read more

Bonchon - The bar. Great looking place - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Bonchon never disappoints! I have gotten the chicken wings and the boneless chicken wings of each flavor Soy Garlic is my favorite! Spicy is VERY spicy... good flavor but it's HOT by my (Caribbean descent) standard. I don't know how they make it so crispy, but it's the crispiest chicken I've ever tasted in my life. Popeyes WHO?!?? I also love the Potstickers and Salads. 5 stars because of the quality, quantity, and portion size at Bonchon. You get a lot of food for the cost ! I've never dined at the restaurant, but have picked up my order often and the restaurant is very clean and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. read more

Love this place. The food is amazing (I recommend the garlic fries and chicken wings for sure) and I love the atmosphere.

Just a quick stop for a drink. We got a quick friendly welcome as soon as we stepped in. We were directed to a few seat options in the bar. Three big TVs in the bar area. Very friendly bartender, Jenny. She gave us an overview of some liquor we were not familiar with. We asked several questions while she made drinks in front of us and she was very engaging. She asked what we were up to for the night and asked about the band we were going to see. Great asset to the staff!! The high ceilings and brick made it a little loud but not unbearable. Saw some food at other tables and it all looked good. I'd like to try it some time. read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

My first experience during their opening week was far less than stellar, when the chicken tasted more like oil than soy garlic. However, I'm glad I decided to come back because my more recent experiences here are far better! +SOY GARLIC WINGS: I love the soy garlic sauce! (On top of that, the spicy is just too spicy for me.) The wings are tasty and perfectly crispy. The pickled radish also cut through the oiliness pretty well. +SEASONED FRENCH FRIES: Whatever seasoning on this makes it super tasty! It has parmesan and parsley, and I don't need ketchup. Honestly, this together with the garlic wings make a great lunch. I definitely preferred this over the regular french fries. The staff are really friendly and there hasn't been a wait since their first opening week (when I've been there). If you're worried about that, I've had it via takeout and after getting home, both the fries and fried chicken are crispy. Granted, I do live within a 10-minute walk. To be honest, some of their options seem out of place for a Korean fried chicken restaurant. For example, they offer takoyaki and popcorn shrimp. This is also the first Korean restaurant where I've had to pay for the kimchi separately. All in all, while this is not the best Korean fried chicken I've had, it's still makes for a tasty meal! read more

Bonchon - Lunch garlic soy winds with seasoned fries! - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Even though Bonchon is a franchise, the food comes pretty close to authentic Korean food. Came in right after the lunch rush and were able to get a seat right away. Would come back here multiple times to eat. Service 5/5: The service was great. The wait staff brought out the food fast and kept our waters filled. Food 5/5: The food came out within 5 minutes of ordering. We ordered the TTeokbokki, Korean Tacos, and medium wings with soy garlic and spicy. The TTeokbokki was really good and spicy. You would think they would drop the spice level down to cater to New Haven, but they kept it traditionally spicy. The rice cakes were soft and the fish cakes had lots of flavor. It also comes with fried japchae noodles on top of it.The Korean Tacos were decent. The bulgogi was tender and the flavors were great. The tortilla was the bad thing about it. It tasted like it was just pulled out of the bag without putting it on the grill to heat it up. The wings were the star of the meal, they were extra crispy like Korean chicken is supposed to be. The soy garlic was good, the spicy was even better because it was spicy. read more

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"These wings are tasty. And scary," my friend mused. That's a perfect way to put it. Yelp reviews kept us away during prime time, so we ventured here on a Saturday at 4pm. There were a handful of other parties here, but by the time we left, the restaurant was more than half full. It took a surprising amount of time to order, and you could tell the manager of was picking up some slack from people who were possibly on a quick break during this slower time. After ordering, though, the food came out quickly. The strips and drumsticks are heavily breaded, more than other Korean fried chicken I've had in the past - even from other Bonchons. The chicken was tasty, but you couldn't help but think that their size was a little too unusually large. The pork buns were good but not as amazing at Mecha's down the road. Definitely very popular right now. I liked that this spot brings people from all over New Haven. read more

Love the wings here!!! If you like crispy/crunchy wings then this is the spot for you. Don't forget to order their delicious fries too to go along with the wings. read more

I stopped by Bonchon with 2 friends on a Thursday evening around 6 PM. We thought we'd have to wait, as there were several people waiting outside and in the inner entrance. But happily, we were seated right away! The ambiance and vibe inside is super chill -- red and black decor with great rap music playing at a decent volume (but not so loud that you're screaming across the table thankfully...looking at you Mecha...) We ordered a bunch of food and ate family style -- the fried chicken wings, bulgogi sliders, truffle fries, and Korean tacos with spicy chicken for appetizers and the house fried rice and japchae for entrees. Per my meat-eating friends, the fried chicken wings and Korean tacos were amazing (many sounds were made while eating them). There were mixed reviews on the bulgogi sliders however. The seasoned fries were literally perfect. Cooked to a crispy perfection on the outside, soft and warm on the inside with just the right amount of Parmesan and parsley flakes sprinkled on top. They came with ketchup but we also ordered the spicy Japanese mayo, which just added a whole other level of amazingness. Our waitress described the mayo as "extremely extremely spicy." Not sure how much I agree as I consider myself an amateur in terms of spiciness tolerability, and I didn't find it that hot at all... The house fried rice was delicious -- you can really taste the soy garlic sauce. I also liked the japchae, but slightly less so as I found it a bit too oily. Finally the service: our waitress was...meh... we were brought plain fries at first instead of the truffle fries. The guys who brought our food out were super apologetic and sweet, but the waitress seemed busy, rushed and tried to blame us (we know what we said lady...) Overall, food 4/5, service 3/5 (saved only by the sweet guys who brought our food from the kitchen), vibe 5/5. read more

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Get the wings with the spicy sauce. Skip the drums and tteokbokki. The chicken is sauced here very lightly, which I appreciate. The spicy is less sweet than the soy but barely spicy. The coating on the chicken is right between crisp and crunchy - it has an eggshell like coating but it's got a substantial crunch to it. It's a thicker, crunchier shell than some other korean fried chicken I've had but far less thick and substantial than KFC (the colonel). Chicken may have been a bit over fried. Recommend the wings, not huge drums. Probably due to a longer fry time to cook through to the center, drums are a little dry. The pickled radish wasn't very fresh and it was cut into all sorts of random shapes. Mostly sweet, lacked acidity so it wasn't very effective for that cleanse. Takeout will start next week, whether they do delivery (ubereats) is primarily dependent on kitchen capacity and throughout. As they're getting slammed already, I can't realistically expect them to have the capacity to do delivery. Service was passable - hopefully will improve. Perhaps the servers are a little green. Udon was good - decent depth to the dashi, more than I expected to be honest. Solid shiitake hit. Udon noodles were a little too soft from soaking around for so long, but that's almost to be expected Tteokbokki was bad - not chewy enough which speaks to either undercooking or old tteok, sauce wasn't sweet enough (by korean authentic standards), perfect amount of heat though. The cheese was especially bad, somewhat weird tasting and just by looking at how it melted on top but you could still identify the shreds, suggests that it was preshredded cheese that comes in a bag with a starch coating to prevent sticking. Didn't bring the fresh milky richness that it's there for. read more

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This place finally opened its doors after the signs have been up for what seemed like an eternity and then some. The problem with surging anticipation is that the product often ends up failing to deliver, and the New Haven Bonchon experience was no exception. A group of us went on a Friday afternoon around 3 pm. The spot was empty, and even so, the food took a good while to come out. About a good 45 minutes had passed, and we were finally eating. My Korean fried chicken was pretty tasty. The waiter had warned me during ordering about how the spice level of the chicken was almost too much for him, and I smirked at that time. I had no regrets since the chicken was not spicy at all. The tteokbokki, on the other hand, was not spicy either and was actually kind of gross in flavoring. It was too salty, too sweet, and dare I say it, too cheesy! If I had to do it all over again, I would have just suck with the wings. We should have probably also just ordered take out because the place filled up to max capacity from completely empty in the hour and a half we dined. It became so noisy and crowded. read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Amazing chicken! So glad to see Bonchon finally open in New Haven. Lives up to the hype. I would say the wings with soy garlic sauce are your best bet. The chicken is juicy, yet crispy with a sweet and savory sauce. The acidity of the daikon radish provides eloquent balance to the meal. The service is friendly and the restaurant is already packed on the first day. This is certainly a great place to go for Chimaek! It rivals other Bonchon locations I've been to in NY and NJ. Hopefully their numerous other Korean menu options can also deliver the same flavor punch. read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I LOVEEEEE this restaurant. I tried it for the first time last week and here I am eating it again less than a week later. First! Their wings are uh-maze-zing! I do the half spicy and half soy garlic wings and I'm obsessed with them. Second, the seasoned fries are to dieeee for. I get them with the spicy mayo. I've eaten both in store and ordered delivery and the food was great. I was a little skeptical ordering delivery because I thought the chicken would be soggy by the time I got it, but nope. It was still crispy. read more

Not sure what to say about Bonchon. At first, they were quite good - the chicken drumsticks were good, the batter was well-cooked, the radishes were fresh. Now that they've experienced their popularity, their serving sizes are getting smaller, the radishes are less crisp, and worst of all, the last time that I went our chicken was not fully cooked, and each person in our group came out with an upset stomach. Aside from the chicken: Ddeokbokki (the spicy rice cakes): one liner: just spicy, not authentic. There's not any depth to the dish, it seems like they used low-quality pepper flakes to season the dish, and cover up the B-quality taste with cheese. Would never order again. Honestly you can get better tasting instant ddeokbokki from a Korean grocery store or even from Amazon these days. Bulgogi: Pretty good, but very expensive ($17 I think, and that would make it comparable to prices in NYC, which is ridiculous). Just sweet enough, good seasoning, comes with a side of vegetables, which I was happy about. However, I remember getting this just around when they opened, and I'm not sure if the quality of this has gone down along with the quality of the chicken. Drinks menu: Chicken and beer is always a classic, but it'd be nice if they had cocktails as well. read more

I'd been waiting for Bonchon to open for monthsssss and finally it has. I got the chance to go there a few days ago with my friends and it was pretty enjoyable. The physical lay-out is quite small but it fits right into downtown New Haven. We sat at the bar and ordered our food. I got the fried rice and my friends got the infamous wings. The rice was decent but I have better at other places. We inquired about a happy hour menu and the bartender told us that would begin this coming week which will be worth making another trip for. Bonchon definitely has tons of pros and one of the biggest is the music selection. I had a great time and will definitely be returning back soon. read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Overall the menu is limited and they do not accommodate dietary needs or requests. The service was okay. The food was okay. The chicken is nothing special but the fried rice was really good. read more

Love me some bonchon. My best friend and I order from here frequently! We get the tenders half and half, so half spicy half soy garlic. Delicious. But what's interesting is you basically play Russian roulette with the spice level on the spicy sauce. There have been times when my spicy food loving $ss cannot handle the heat and other times it's not as spicy. Not sure why it's not consistent, but guess it makes the experience more fun! Pickled daikon is a must especially to cool your mouth off. read more

These wings are amazing! So crunchy, so flavorful. Definitely top 3 wings I've ever had which I hate to say because it's a franchise but you gotta give credit where it's due. Japchae and Udon Noodle were also great and you get a large portion of each. The pork buns are not good at all compared to other places but I didn't care because everything else was so good. Service was excellent as well, food came out in less that 10 minutes and was fresh. Our server helped us pick out the highlights of the menu and was very attentive to our table without being overbearing. read more

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I walked in at 10 pm tonight, 11/19/19, looking for a quick bite to eat on a tired evening. The woman at the register by the entrance gave me a very negative look. When I asked how late they were open she answered in a very discouraging way, 11 PM. When I asked her what time it was now, she said in even more discouraging tone that it was already 10 PM. Look, I could be wrong, but it seem pretty obvious they did not want me to eat there tonight. I have no idea why. A big guy with a T-shirt, who looked like the bouncer, even turned around to give me a dirty look when he heard her tone. I've never set foot in this restaurant before in my life. I was extremely well-dressed and well groomed. There were about six people in the restaurant, and it seem to me that at least three of the six were staff of the restaurant. It's not a lot of customers. Everyone's eyes were glued on the TV screen sports channels. Everyone in the restaurant was watching TV. With no good reason to discourage a customer, it makes you wonder a little bit how interested this late-night stuff is an encouraging customers to eat there. Is the staff's focus on not being bothered so they can watch sports late at night? That was my impression tonight. I would have to be very hard-pressed to return to this restaurant. read more

(It's finally open!) Pros: Definitely left Bonchon with my cravings for Korean fried chicken well-over satisfied (do not be fooled by the 'small' label on the chicken combos - I was fulled). Very crispy w/ good flavor! Service was great - friendly and fast, despite being busy. Cons: Korean tacos and tteokbokki were only alright. Very loud and somewhat crowded in the restaurant (a result of being so busy). ~ Overall positive experience and a great place to come with friends! read more

I was all about this place until today. I have ordered from here countless times. Treated family and friends. But today I received overcooked boneless chicken and french fries. It aggravated me to no end. Chicken just dry. Not crunchy. DRY. Must have been reheated or something. I.will.never.ever.eat.hear.again. I would have to be desperate. You tried me it. read more

Now I have been hearing about Bonchon for the absolute longest time, and was so excited when I finally got to one. I was NOT disappointed. These were by far some of THE crispiest wings I have ever had. I mean every single bite I took, there was a crunch. I got the 10 piece - half were soy garlic and the other were half/half. And WOW! The soy garlic sauce on the wings were so delicious. As a lover of wings, Bonchon quickly made its way to top of the list for me on the FIRST experience. read more

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

Food was great and service was timely. The food I ordered (Bull Dak) was really spicy but tons of flavor, and the bulgogi was great as well. We will definitely come again. read more

I have embarked on a quest for amazing food in CT and the surrounding area. My sister and I found full flavor at Bonchon. I did my research, read reviews, and studied the menu before our dinner. I opted to order the Bibmpap and Japache, which was highly recommended on many sites. The goal was to have a little bit of both and have leftovers. The Japache was so darn good, after I boxed it up for home, I continued to eat it. I ended up ordering another whole entree to bring home! The Bibmpap offers lots of flavors and veggie options. As much as I like the versatility, I like bulgogi so much, I think next time, I'll order straight bulgogi and a side of kimchi or pickled radish. Looking forward to the next trip to New Haven. read more

I see some mixed reviews, so maybe we hit on a good night. Wings were great. Not dry at all and great flavor. My friend had bibimbap and really liked it as well. Service was OK. Was fast and accurate, but room for improvement on attitude. He didn't have much of a poker face for not wanting to be there. For chain food, this is pretty solid. Nowhere near the best Korean I've experienced, but a good option in downtown. read more

This is, hands down, my favorite restaurant in New Haven so far and the best fried chicken I've ever had. The Fried Chicken is so delightfully crispy and juicy, and it reheats well! Both options of sauce are splendid! Not only that, the fries are flavorful and crispy, even after pick-up! I will be coming back with a huge smile on my face. read more

I've been to several BonChon restaurants and unfortunately I'm dissatisfied with this location every single time. Chicken is always over cooked, serving sizes are much smaller, and there's hardly any sauce on the chicken. Service was great! But the food itself is a no for me. Tastes nothing and looks nothing like the other locations I've tried. read more

First of all I don't want to give them any stat at all We order a Big Order of Wings last Night a wrong order but got "Boneless" instead. I called back that night for a return & I was told Yes, I will get a New Order tomorrow because of a Party they had going on & the Kitchen was closed for the moment. They had my Name & Number down I called but they basically said No because I should have brought the Food yesterday...NO good service!!!! read more

My husband and I ordered, bugolgi Korean tacos, fried rice, drumsticks and pork pot stickers, all was soooo good! Was not disappointed with anything, I would 100% come back read more

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To be entirely truthful, I did not have high expectations of Bonchon heading into dinner. My previous experience with Bonchon (in Storrs, CT) left much to be desired. However, tonight I spotted Bonchon's student discount through Snackpass and decided to give Bonchon a second shot. I ordered the udon noodle soup and my boyfriend ordered the Bibimbap with spicy chicken and a fried egg. The interior and decor, as other reviewers have mentioned, are far from authentic, and not exactly inviting or cozy, resembling more of a Buffalo Wild Wings than a Korean restaurant. Yet because I was carrying out my order, I cannot speak too much about the in-store dining experience. The staff members who handed me my order were courteous and friendly, double-checking to make sure everything I ordered was in the bag. Even though the food had been sitting in the bag for about 20 minutes at this point, it was still piping hot and very fresh. I was most impressed by the udon noodle soup - the noodles were probably the most tender but bouncy noodles I've ever head. Biting into the noodles was like biting into a gummy cloud pillow - difficult to explain but hopefully you get the idea! Bonchon separated the dry udon noodles from the soup, so that probably contributed to its al-dente texture. Piled on top of the udon noodles was a generous serving of shiitake mushrooms and fragrant spring onions. The broth itself was incredible - even though I ordered the udon noodle soup without any meats, the broth was hearty and wonderfully savory. My boyfriend also really enjoyed his spicy chicken bibimbap - while they couldn't replicate the true "clay pot" experience, the rice was well-crisped and all the ingredients were packed to the brim of his container. Especially paired with the bibimbap sauce, the dish was bursting with flavor and a diversity of textures. Suffice to say, we will be coming back for more! read more

Bonchon - Udon noodle soup - amazing noodles and broth! - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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We have ordered delivery and pick up from here a number of different times in the last month and have loved everything. The sesame ginger salad is phenomenal (especially with the added fried chicken), and the potstickers were some of the best around. Pork buns and sliders also recommended! read more

Food was amazing. Bonless wings are amazing. The soy garlic was one of a kind. There other sauce flavor wasn't hitting too well with me so take that how you want. Truffle parm Fries on spot. There Sheryl temple was some of the best I've had instate. Visit the WH and NH one ASAP for great amazing food and service. 9 outta 10! read more

WORTH THE WAIT. Best wings ever. The bulgogi is delicious as well, but don't make my mistake and fill up on anything but these double fried masterpieces. read more

Bonchon - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut