In my opinion, you can never go wrong with Bonchon. It's a perfect work lunch or dinner spot in Downtown Norfolk, located right on Granby St. I came here for a combined work birthday lunch outing and it was my first time at this location. To my surprise, they didn't have as many tables as I thought; maybe seating for about 30 on the first floor and about 10 or so on the second floor. I did love the big open windows though to let in all that natural light. I don't think anyone comes here for anything else besides their fried chicken so that's exactly what I got; 10 pieces of soy garlic fried chicken goodness. Our waiter did let us know that the chicken was fried to order and could take about 20-30 minutes which seems unusually long but I appreciated the notice up front. Some of my other companions got things besides chicken like a bulgogi burrito, tacos, and salmon avocado ball. Everyone enjoyed their food and I especially enjoyed mine. Nothing like double fried chicken with an extra crispy outer shell with moist chicken on the inside. Our waiter made sure to check up on us and refill our drinks. I think the only downside was that he may have forgotten my coworkers order since she didn't receive her meal until about 30 mins in.. she was waiting so long that they gave her an order of seasoned fries on the house (that's $7!) and an extra chicken strip with her order without her even asking; although her facial expression may have said otherwise.. Great fried chicken, reasonable prices with an excellent location to my work. I can see myself coming here more often when and If I eat out. read more

First time at this restaurant. HHead some great things from mY friends. Decor is inviting and the second floor seating area is unique for a Korean eatery. read more

Food was great , clean , quick service . Definitely recommend . Only issue is parking . It's hard to find a parking spot

To be honest, this place was a complete mess for the first couple of months with some crappy employees, long lines, and small ass chicken (probably the main reason people hated this place). HOWEVER, times have changed knowing that more than a year has passed since this place opened and I think things have simmered down from the opening hype. My girlfriend and I came here on a Monday night when it was not so busy. We ordered a 10pc wings Soy Garlic, a side of fries and a beer. Their alcohol menu is not too large with I believe 4 drinks on draft (1 rotating I believe), a couple of wines and canned/bottled beers. There was some drinks not on their alcohol menu so I suggest asking your server what's available. My girlfriend is from Nova and very accustomed to how Bonchon is and should be, but she really like the way they made their fries here: extra crispy! Our waitress, Whitney, was very laid back and comforting with the long wait for our wings (ALWAYS EXPECT A LONG WAIT FOR CHICKEN, they double fry it and add they're special magic). To our surprise, the wings were starting to look larger than what we're used to seeing before and I applaud them for finally upgrading it. I still don't think they use Korean rice, but at least it was cooked properly. I would always hear that everything but the chicken was good at this location, but I think it's worth going now for those who refused to come by at the beginning. If anything, go at a non-rush hour time. They're far from perfect, but they're improving and I'm diggin' it. read more

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Wow wow wow! I can't believe we finally made it to this place, and I was so impressed. I read so many reviews today, that it almost discouraged me from going here. It was my daughters 9th birthday and I told her I wanted to take her somewhere new. I studied up on the menu beforehand so I knew exactly what I wanted to get prior to going in. At the table for my family of 5 was: Popcorn chicken - fresh and topped with great sauce French fries - Amazingly flavorful Bulgogi soft tacos - Great size and flavor Bulgogi dinner - Perfect size 20 Wings Half/Half - Oh em gee My 5 year old couldn't get enough of the popcorn chicken. I especially liked the sauce they had on top of it. The kitchen accidently made another, so they gave it to us for free. The kimchi mayo was only embraced by my 13 year old son. The French fries are an absolute must, I just wish the serving size was bigger. The parmesan on them was so perfect. I didn't try the soft tacos, but my husband and son loved them. Be careful with these, they aren't small, this is a meal on its own. Bulgogi dinner was the perfect size for one. The meat had great flavor, but I wish the meat was a little more tender. I wasn't a fan of the rice, it didn't seem fresh. Half n/Half wings, "and let the church say "Amen""! I've been on a journey for the perfect wing, and my search is over. These wings were so fresh, crunchy, juicy, and flavorful. I didn't understand why the mixed reviews on them. Someone even referred to them as "small" in their review. Just know that when you order them, be prepared to wait for no less than 15min. We had no idea that the set up was obviously meant for sharing. We know now, and next time we will order less food. Ambiance/décor/atmosphere/service Very small corner spot on Granby street, with an upstairs seating area. If I had to guess how many tables were in the establishment, it would be 15 or less. The bar area is very close to the front row tables for eating. It was a very quiet place, with a very attentive staff. There were only 2 restrooms, which I wasn't a fan of. It was trendy, with a few tvs on the walls. The customers were diverse in culture, and age. I liked this. Our server was "Josiah", who told us at the end that we were his very first table he had waited on. He went on to tell me how nervous he was. I assured him that he did an amazing job, and I wouldn't have ever know that he was new. He was nice to my kids and conversing about snap chat with them. We will be back, and I will be sure to request him by name. He even referred to my daughter by name, which was awesome because he listened enough to learn it. 4 stars and not 5 because: Parking can be a bare, parking lots, paid meters, or free between certain times Restaurant isn't that large Only 2 restrooms Just a tad pricey for a family of 5 We will be back!!!!! read more

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I've heard "Bonchon" mentioned a thousand times, as a transplant from NoVa I know it's a big hit up there but never got to try it. Now my only regret is that there's no location closer to me in Hampton. This was my first time trying Korean fried chicken and it was good!! The crispness, because they double fry it, was definitely one of the most notable parts! My first thought was wow only 3 sauce options that's not much....but the chicken itself was enough! I opted for the half & half. The server informed us the spicy was really spicy however my friend chose spicy and thought it was just fine. We went on lunch special and for $9.95 I was able to get 5 wings and an option of rice or fries. I opted for rice. The rice was a bit mushy but I was honestly there for the chicken anyway. There's not really any "healthy" side options but I mean, it's fried chicken. My friend swapped out her side for pickled radishes. The staff was very friendly and I appreciate the bartender patiently answering all our "first timer" questions. Bonchon was definitely a hit, I will be back Update-- I just wanted to add that I went in and had the onion rings and they were the best onion wings I've ever had in my life. read more

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Although the food was good per usual, the service was extremely slow. All the staff were very nice, but could provide much better and faster service. There should have been a manager on the floor making sure things ran properly and groups of people weren't waiting while there were multiple tables open. Our chicken did come out pretty fast and it was yummy per usual. A little pricey, but I was craving Korean fried chicken. As a native New Yorker with some of the best KFC, it's hard to find one of these places in Virginia. I have definitely had better, but it satisfied the craving. read more

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I absolutely love Bonchon and was so excited when one finally opened in this area! Their chicken is always so delicious--so crispy and flavorful on the outside and very tender and juicy on the inside. This location was no exception to that. I've been a few times since opening, and I haven't been disappointed yet! I'm not too much into spicy foods, so I can't handle their spicy chicken. I always just stick to the soy garlic, which is delicious. I also love their parmesan fries and their calamari. Everything I've had on their menu is equally delicious! The service is great as well. Everyone is so friendly and personable. I always enjoy our experience there. read more

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Started out with an issue with the online order not being received, they got the money but not the order. They remade it after a slight wait and I took it home. The best wings I have ever had, I split soy/garlic both were very enjoyable. Save covered wings that were still crispy and the wings were huge. read more

If you are looking for amazing Korean Chicken bursting with savory sweet heat, you need to try Bonchon! We started with a round of potstickers and seasoned fries (made with house seasoning and parmesan cheese, topped with parsley flakes). We then split the medium size Signature Chicken, 1/2 and 1/2 (Spicy & Soy Garlic). I am here to tell you that you will not be disappointed! If you are new like I was to Bonchon is best known for Korean-style fried chicken, but they also a large variety of savory Asian fusion dishes to try, along with a bar, right in the heart of Old Dominion! The only thing to exceed the food is the quality of service and speed of delivery! Stop in soon! read more

This was either going to be a place my husband and I loved or hated....and we loved it! My husband is first generation Korean American so we are fairly familiar with the Korean scene. Most places are doing this trendy Korean fusion thing - which leaves those familiar with real Korean disappointed. Bon chon is something different all together - authentic flavors is a fast casual atmosphere. We ordered the potstickers and the chicken drumsticks with a side of radish and kimchi. CAUTION on the spicy potstickers! Even my husband took a time out because of the kick. I thought the potstickers were a bit too crunchy and almost too hot for me to find enjoyable. The chicken was a different story - the spicy was not nearly as hot (super yum) and the soy garlic was delicious. Bonus for the kimchi with great flavor. We will definitely be back to try more than just the chicken! read more

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The wings are great and fried to perfection, but seems unnecessarily overpriced. Almost $50 for two orders of wings and fries? Come on, now.... read more

I used to come here a lot when it first opened. Not so much anymore due to several reasons. 1. Management is never around 2. The chicken is no longer serving in high quality fashion. 2/3 times it would be dry, like real dry. 3. It's always taking forever, even when there are only 3-5 tables. 45mins to 1 hour wait, you're joking! When the quality isn't good anymore it's also not worth the wait. Don't open anymore of it if you guys can't even manage one. read more

I am gonna give my most honest review based on what i've seen in Bonchon locations in Northern Virginia and what I know about Korean fried chicken (I grew up eating that stuff both in Korea and in the US). My main complaint is the 30 minute wait time for the wings. When I go out to eat wings, I am looking for a quick and easy access. The long wait, at least for me, defeats the purpose of what the fried chicken stands for: quick, savory fix. The bartender said they make it fresh for each order, which makes it a little better, but I've had better quality Bonchon that came out within 10-15 minutes elsewhere. I did appreciate that they brought out the food as it came out, so it didn't feel as long of a wait. As for the taste: Soy garlic had all the right flavors, but the breading to chicken ratio was kinda off. Too much chicken, not enough breading. The coat did not have that satisfying crunch as the Bonchon i am used to. Also, a few of the drumsticks (both soy garlic and spicy) had a weird, plasticky smell and taste to it. I did not notice it for the wings. The spicy flavor: there was a strong MSG/Korean ramen powder taste when I first bit into the chicken. The sauce tasted very instant-foody if that makes sense. Also, not as spicy as what I am used to. The salmon avocado ball kind of salvaged my poor impression of the place (salmon, avocado, and crab meat in spicy mayo sauce). It was good! How I would describe it is good sushi rolls without the rice. Maybe my standards are high for fried chicken. This is just my impression of the place and maybe one bad day in Bonchon. I just think there's better way to get your wing fix. read more

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My Oh my. I never thought I could indulge in some wings until I discovered this place. The sweetness , the saltiness, the greatness! I am obsessed lol. You will never get a small, skimpy wing at this place and you will have your wing craving solved. Their kimchi is also super good! read more

Bonchon has landed in Norfolk! The Bonchon franchise was born in 2002 in South Korea, and has spread worldwide, with their headquarters currently located in New York City. Afer a long wait, they launched their soft opening on September 30th of this year. Their specialty is Korean style fried chicken. In addition, they offer a variety of Asian fusion dishes and Korean specialties. After several visits, I have tried the following: BONCHON LUNCH COMBO: I saved and sampled their fried chicken for my last visit today. The combo includes your choice of 5 wings, 3 drums, 4 strips, or 2 crispy chicken sliders. Two sauces are currently provided, which are the spicy and soy garlic. The sides include your choice of steamed rice, french fries, or seasoned fries, and a drink of your choice. I chose the 3 spicy drums, rice, and plain water. The Korean style preparation utilizes a double-frying method to achieve a distinctive and delicately crackly crust. None of the sauce was dripping from the chicken. The drums were tender, juicy, and ultra crispy. I would have even liked them a little spicier, so said my raging hot tooth. One of my drums was a bit weak in the heat department, but the other two were right on fire. Overall, they exploded with flavor and were profoundly delicious. Their chicken can be aptly named as Crack Chicken, and I'm already craving my next fix. One of my drums was the largest I've eaten in years. My Rating: 4.5 Stars for now, with the expectation of 5 stars in a future update. KIMCHI: I ordered this as a separate side to go with my drums. This one was a minor disappointment, as some of the slices were a bit chewy and not as firm as I like. They were served in a small bowl with a spicy sauce that was actually hotter than the chicken. My Rating: 3 Stars. SALMON AVOCADO BALL: A mix of avocado, crabmeat, cucumber, and fish roe wrapped in seared fresh salmon, topped with spicy mayonnaise and unagi sauce, sprinkled with crunchy tempura bits. This is a beautiful eye popping dish, but it's difficult for me to be objective about this one. I have an aversion to mayonnaise and did my best to tune it out. A stronger presence of avocado would have also been preferred. A larger issue was that my server did not know where the salmon was sourced. Hopefully my server will know the next time a customer asks. Otherwise, the salmon itself was flavorful and exhibited an attractive bright and pink interior. My Rating: 3.5 Stars. SPICY CHICKEN BIBIMBAP: White rice with assorted seasonal vegetables, topped with an egg,and served with in a sizzling stone bowl with Korean red pepper paste on the side. The spicy chicken was my choice of topping, with others choices including tofu, bulgogi, and seafood. I have ordered this one twice so far. It was excellent the first time and even better the second time. The assorted vegetables were attractive, crunchy and flavorful, highlighted especially by the taste and color of the spinach. The egg was layered in the middle both times instead of placed on top as described in their menu, which is perhaps a minor flaw. Otherwise. It was intensely delicious, zestfully spicy, and one of my favorite main dishes here to date. My Rating: 4.5 Stars. BULL DAK: Spicy chicken stir-fried with rice cakes in a fiery sauce, topped with thinly sliced scallions, onions, and mozzarella cheese. Served with white rice and steamed vegetables on the side. This is the spiciest dish I've enjoyed here yet, one that made my hot tooth scream with ecstasy. It was a gargantuan portion, one which proved to be enough for two meals. Its flavors were intense, and its texture was rich. One minor issue is that some of the rice cakes delivered inconsistent textures, with some of them chewier than the others. Otherwise, this is one of my other two favorite main dishes tried here to date. My Rating: 4.5 Stars. JAPCHAE: Glass noodles with red peppers, carrots, spinach, mushrooms, and thinly sliced marinated beef, all flavored with soy garlic sauce and stir-fried with sesame oil. Their current menu states that Japchae was first introduced to the Korean emperor in the 17th century. He liked it so much that the liege who prepared it for him was promoted to Secretary of the Treasury. My mother used to prepare Asian dishes with glass noodles, also called bean thead noodles, and I have always loved them. The noodles in this dish were cooked al dente with a chewy spongy texture and not as tender as those my mother used to make. I would prefer a little more tenderness to these noodles, just enough to allow them to slide more easily down my throat. My lifelong love of noodles still allowed me to enjoy this dish. The flavors of the marinated beef, veggies and soy garlic sauce came through nicely. My Rating: 4 Stars. My service here has been on point for me so far. Bonchon has become one of my favorite eateries in downtown Norfolk, and I now consider myself a regular customer. read more

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I would give this 10 stars. Staff was very helpful with the menu being my first time here. Food was amazing. Looking at the menu I wanted one of everything. For sure will return. They even had a Happy hour menu which I will come back for. read more

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The food is awesome, like any other Bonchon, but it's ridiculous how much longer it takes to get your food at this particular location. If you call in an order, they always take at least 15 minutes longer than they say. Last time I dined in here, the first person in our group got his food 15 minutes after ordering, the next person got her food 45 minutes after ordering, and then the last person got his food over an hour after ordering. That's insane! Not only should fried chicken not take even half of that time, but the second and last person both ordered the exact same thing - so it made no sense that there was a half an hour gap between their meals. Management really needs to step it up because that was unexcusable. read more

So for the most part my friends don't ever suggest chains as dinner options when they're hanging out with me; my reputation for good food requirements precedes me. But in the rare occasion one does, I do always oblige in the hopes I find a pleasant surprise. BINGO! I had heard of Bonchon, but I didn't know it was a chain. And a Korean fried chicken chain at that. That's not the kind of thing you hear about opening up in rather sheltered, not so good diverse Virginia. But this may be the start of a revolution. So on to the details. It's downtown Norfolk so parking sucks. Your either going to a garage or parking a Few blocks away and walking in. But the meters are free after 6p during the week so that's cool. Ambience is modern casual, price $$. I got two entrees and an app and it was $40 before tip. My server was friendly, sweet attentive and engaging. She even offered to take food selfies for us lol. Now on to what matters most. The feature of the restaurant is the Fried chicken. It is the best fried chicken in Virginia. And it's not even close. Double fried crispy crunchy outside, juicy tender inside, sauced to perfection! The bulgogi tacos were fantastic also. Sweet, spicy and fresh. The Korean spin on calamari, my favorite app, was awesome. A soy ginger sauce already applied when it shows up, but still remained crispy was impressive and nuance. And it made it different enough to not feel like every other calamari dish. The only reason it wasn't 5 stars is because i would like to be able to get more bang for my buck on wings. Even though they ARE the best wings in the 7 cities, they are still just wings. And for 10 wings $13 bucks is a little steep. I'd have ordered 20 if they were a little less expensive. They're too good to only eat 10. read more

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The only place you need friend chicken from. This chicken will change your life like it's changed many of my friends' lives!! Double friend, crispy coating, candied like glazed brushed individually by hand one chicken piece at a time. Just imagine all that in slow motion to a Beethoven serenade. You end up with chicken that's steaming hot and tender. It pretty addictive especially with a side of pickled radish to cleanse your palate. If chickens not your thing the have the Jjaepchae noodles. It's like nutty roasted sesame oil meets teriyaki stir friend thick chewy noodles with veggies. If ramen and spaghetti noodles are your expertise and you want something existing, try these noodles made with potato starch glass noodles. Did you know potatoes can make one of the worlds chewiest and satisfying noodles?? Well now you know. If you like salmon, please get the salmon ball. It's like an inverted deconstructed salmon California roll meets carmelized sticky fried rice. It's sweet, savory, fresh, and meets all your glorious needs and more than just sushi:) Remember that parking is free downtown after 9 saturdays and sundays. Also make sure to patient because the chicken is made to order and takes up to 30 minutes. So if you must dine in, please come with people you actually like because you'll need to destruct yourself from everyone else's enjoyment!! If not then enjoy their drink selections. They make really tasty cocktails and have an awesome craft beer selection rotation. They really know how to keep things interesting:) I've been coming here regularly once, twice, three, or four times a month since the soft opening!! I bring all my friends and family who live half way around the world to Bonchon. I've made friends here, made connections through work here, I've even found connections through opposite ends of my life back to Bonchon but sadly y'all still don't have a loyalty rewards program. Not trying to get recognition but just trying to get some free chicken here and there because downtown Norfolk is a hop and a skip and a life time away from where I really need to be and y'all aren't cheap either so what's up!!! read more

Epic Fail Saturday Night! My daughter and five of her friends visited this normally excellent restaurant this past Saturday Evening. They had Salmon Ball as an appetizer. Looked fantastic. A beautiful presentation. Within 2 hours all had symptoms of food poisoning. Most spent the Night hugging the Porcelain Throne. Suggest you avoid this place until cleared by the Health Department. read more

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No specific time in particular because I attend this INSTITUTION and it's always going to be my favorite. Never greasy, always crispy, always happy to wait the 30 minutes for special treatment, they won't give you extra glaze unless it's extra on the chicken because they take it seriously and don't trust just anyone to glaze their chicken so don't be offended because its not you its everyone, batter light a crispy and just enough to hold the glaze, everything here is delicious but their specialty is chicken. So always get the chicken:) My order is Medium Wings Half Spicy Half Soy Garlic w/ Radish always!!!! Call ahead to order take out or sit in their fun dining room In Downtown Norfolk. Love you guys!! read more

The red chili sauce wings are so moist but crunchy!! They never disappoint me with the wings from Orlando, FL to Norfolk, VA the wings have been delicious. The bulgogi tacos have been my second favorite so imagine my disappointment when my last visit to Bonchon resulted in bulgogi taco meat so charred with all the grill scraped up into my tacos! I was trying to introduce my sister who was visit from Colorado to Bonchon but she tried to eat a taco from both packs ( we ordered two) and immediately began to complain about them being burned so badly they were inedible. So while the wings remain the star Bonchon you all have lost a wing this visit to Norfolk! The Orlando store will continue to get my support though! read more

What can I say about Bonchon that has not already been said??? Nothing. The food is delicious, the service is great, and the simple setup puts the focus on the food and the company you keep. The first time I went to Bonchon I was a bit disappointed, to say the staff was a bit confused, unorganized, and off beat would be an understatement. However that was when they were still new. The visit that my friend and I had today was perfect. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and prompt, and Harry Potter was playing upstairs. My friend had the friend rice with chicken and I had the wings and drum combo 1/2 spicy 1/2 soy garlic with pickled radishes, steamed rice, and kimchi (I was really hungry). Melanie was our waitress and she was perfect, we didn't have to ask for refills, she anticipated our needs. We will definitely return soon. read more

Bonchon Norfolk - Soy Garlic and Spicy (it's the half and half) wing and drum plate with pickled radish, kimchi, and rice. Awwwww Yeah!!!! Oh so Ono - Chicken Wings Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I'm glad Bonchon finally decided to create a location near us. Bc everytime I go up to Richmond to eat Bonchon, I tell our waitors, we came from Virginia beach and Chesapeake! I finally got to try this place out with my group during their soft opening on a Friday night. Since we had 8 people we waited for about 30-45 min outside to get seated. For the people who doesn't know about Bonchon, it will take time to receive your food, since they do cook made to order. They have limited space so seating is hard to comeby for big parties. Finally got to sit, and sat upstairs on their mezzanine level. (No elevator)it had a great view of the restaurant (shown in video). Service was a bit slow, but I understood that they were in training. And I know our waitor was trying to accommodate us as much as he could, and he did. There was one waitress, that caught my attention to. She had an unwelcoming face, as if she didn't want to work, and she was on her cell phone alot, and infront of customers. Sorry I had to mention, but maybe service would be better if they were productive with work. Food time!!! We had ordered the *Salmon avocado Appetizer, I definitely recommend that, so delicious!! And also ordered their 30 pieces of their *Soy garlic wings! That flavor is the bomb, and you will never go back to Hardee's or Kfc, lol!!! You will get ADDICTED! The wings is accompanied with pickled radishes or you can substitute with white rice. Of course I got rice, bc Im Asian, and I need it. I'm glad one of the managers came by to ask what tasks can be improved on. I believe organization is #1 priority. All the food for a table should come out at the same time rather than serving a plate increments of 15-20 min at a time. It will congest the flow of customers. Time is $$$. Overall, the food was great even though we waited a while for it, but it was worth it! Will come again when crowd dies off a bit or maybe a Yelp Elite event. : ) read more

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Terrific food! Loved the twice fried chicken and had to get the pork buns. Service was awesome, facility was modern and clean... parking was horrendous. read more

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Love, love Bon Chon!!! Now that Bon Chon Norfolk is open - even better because it's (very) close to home. Friday, 9/30 soft opening - we arrived just in time. We got seated right away, server was pleasant and of course food was AWESOME! Sunday, 10/02 another soft opening - we waited for almost 2 hours, which we didn't mind. The management had to get people to wait outside because it was getting really crowded inside - understandable. Finally got seated and enjoyed our food again. I know that you're still in pre-opening phase and still working out some kinks especially on the service side. We still look forward for your grand opening and many, many chicken wings to consume. read more

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The staff was nice and I ordered hot tea and udon soup. It was fine until I realized there was a baby cockroach in my cup of tea. It really made me nauseous to look at the cockroach at the bottom of my cup when I had already finished all my soup and all the tea. I wonder if I ate any extra baby roaches. When they brought the bill I pointed out the cockroach and the waiter said, "Oh that's nasty! Îm so sorry!" Then the manager took the tea off my bill and gave me a gift card to come back some time. I think I'm going to re-gift that one to someone I don't like. read more

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I've been following the opening of this restaurant for some time. I googled it the minute I heard it was coming and knew it was a spot I had to try. I finally got in a few weeks into the soft opening. I'd never had it, so I was excited to finally get the opportunity. Yes the spot is small. Yes the line to wait outside is different. But the chicken?! Wheewwwwwew. If you've never been, you might be unaware the chicken is made to order. It's not fast food chicken and that's perfectly fine for me. It's worth it. I came with every intention of trying chicken. I wasn't much interested in everything else...YET. My table ordered strips, wings, and drums in both sauces, seasoned fries and bulgogi. I don't think I have adequate words, but I will try. The chicken takes the longest, so the rest of the food was brought as completed. First was the seasoned fries. I want to say 6.95 for an order of fries is a bit much. I still might want to say it, but I enjoyed them so much, I'm willing to overlook it. Hot, crispy, and seasoned with the crack cocaine that took our beloved Whitney Houston from icon to crazy. Next came the strips. Crispy, hot and tasty breast meat. They were basically for my kids to enjoy. Enjoy they did. Following strips, we enjoyed the bulgogi. That beef was tender and flavorful and the way my appetite was whet, I almost didn't make it to my chicken. But the chicken finally arrived. What kind of food science did they apply to get the skin so magically crispy?! The pieces are huge and well worth the cost. The soy garlic and spicy sauces are perfect for the chicken. And that spicy is not for the faint of heart. My 2 year old attempted to steal a pice of my chicken. It was a spicy wing. I think she burned from the inside out, if the amount of water she guzzled was any indication. I tried the pickled radish that's served with the chicken. It's pretty good. I sadly forgot about it once I started eating my wings. The service was great. The staff was friendly and kept our water cups filled. My next visit will include other items, and THERE WILL be a next visit. You know how people read reviews and feel a place gets over hyped? Not the case to me here, this really is delicious food. Go. Go now. Edit: I forgot to mention how great the chicken was cold the next morning. Still crispy and filled with magnificent flavor. I want more already and it's been less than 24 hours. read more

Bonchon Norfolk - Don't let toddlers eat the spicy (this one snuck it). Unless you want a laugh- then get your camera out. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

A friend of mine told me a few years ago that this place had the best chicken wings he ever had. I laughed as I think most of us would. As it happens he and I started attending some manatee shows at Chrysler Hall and he suggested we go to Bonchon for lunch afterwards. This was before the Covid shut downs and they had some specials. We went a couple of times and the shut down happened. Just last week another friend asked about a place to eat in Norfolk and I mentioned I had been to Bonchon. But, because of the time between vista I wasn't sure I could say it, so I just told him it was pretty good. We went for dinner and had their chicken wings, a couple of beers, and coleslaw. All I can tell you is that each time I've been, they made the best damn chicken wings I've ever eaten. Crunchy, juicy, and completely delicious. The place filled after we arrived and every table had wings. I'm going back as soon as I get paid! read more

Man I forgot how amazing the food is from here. The spicy wings have a flavor that makes you continue eating despite your lips burning. Of course the garlic wings come in and try to steal the show. This is definitely one of those spots that you take your friends too if you want to impress them. read more

Pork rolls! Get a five. Dinned there last Saturday night. Trendy place in heart of downtown. Took about twenty minutes to get a seat. Ordered bibimbap with beef. Good but expecting little more favor plus eggs looked to be scrambled. A no no. But the pork rolls were great. Great favor, balance all wrapped in steamed bun. Cons. Priced high for rice dishes For restaurant with full ABC beer was in wrong type of glass. (rocks). Even Small bar Should have basics. Pros. Wait staff solid considering size and layout. Looking forward to another visit to try chicken dishes read more

I went here for the first time on Saturday for my lunch break, and I liked it a lot. I've been to the Richmond location before, but didn't really enjoy my experience there like I did for the Norfolk one. The service was pretty good and I really liked my server. Wish I remembered her name though. She was super friendly and very helpful. My boyfriend got the classic order from bonchon- wings, while I tried something different. I ordered a dish that was really spicy without knowing it (shows how much I pay attention ) and luckily my server was kind enough to let me change it since I couldn't eat it. The food is made to order so i had to wait a little while, but I didn't mind. All in all- I liked this bonchon location and I will be coming back. read more

Bonchon Norfolk - The meal I initially wanted but was too spicy for me. Beautiful presentation. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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So many good things to say about Bonchon. This was my first time going and it will not be my last. This will now be where I go for fried chicken wings and fried rice. The location is not super large but and there was a brief wait so my friend and I sat at the bar. Our bartender and server Corey was awesome! She recommended the house fried rice and she was on point. The fried rice with bulgogi which is marinated ribeye steak was delicious. Like in the top 3 of fried rice I've had in my life. It was seasoned so well, and my serving was pretty large. I also ordered the small combo soy garlic fried chicken. This was some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. The coating is so light and crispy. I usually do not eat the skin off of fried chicken, but I eat all of it because it was so good. read more

Bonchon Norfolk - House fried rice - Chicken Wings Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Glad we finally got a chance to check this place out. My daughter was the one that told me about it even before Yelp (future Yelper) place is great, food was awesome and the staff was very friendly. Ordered a 30 piece wing with Soy Garlic, order of potstickers with Soy Garlic sauce, 5 Spicy drumsticks and a order of chicken fried rice. The wings are the best Korean Fried Chicken I have had in the area and good size as well. Potstickers with the sauce are amazing and should have ordered another batch. The Spicy Drumsticks I thought would be small was actually full size. When the waiter said they are hot I was like "okay, yeah"... she was right, but oh so tasty. Now the only disappointment for us was the fried rice. Was not too crazy about the taste and was mushy, but did look good. I will say this about BonChon, even though they were really busy and we went the same night of the parade, we still got our food pretty quick so will let them go on that this time. Live this place and looking forward to next visit. read more

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Great vibes inside, and the bibimbap, fried rice, and dumplings I got were really good. I noticed take out order takes a little bit longer than ordering in the restaurant. Other than that, great place! read more

The long awaited Bonchon to the Hampton Roads area has finally arrived! Ironically, husband and I had recently gone to the Fairfax, VA location less than a week ago so we used that to set the standard of what to expect for the night. Keep in mind that the place is still in its soft opening phase where it's a limited menu and no take out option. We arrive to the location to find out that some friends were already enjoying the food. They said they didn't have to wait long, but husband and I were part of a big group. We waited in line outside and the manager asked us how many to be seated. For the sake of time and sanity, we split up so instead of a party of 10 - we were a party of 4 and party of 6. It wasn't too bad of wait outside. I'd like to think we got seated in about 15-20 minutes. Once inside, we already knew what to order. Bonchon chicken takes time to prepare so we put in that order first, along with some bibimbap for me since I had been craving it. The waiting game begins and that included the time for us to get our drinks. No big deal as my table was catching Pokemon. The place is right by 3 Pokestops. I got my bibimbap with bulgogi and the waitress did a great job getting me a large spoon so I could mix everything properly to enjoy eating it. While it tasted great, I think the ratio of meat to the vegetables and rice was low. I ran out of meat pretty quick and that's not just my love for meat demolishing it. The main star of the night took it's time to show up. Yeah, it's a Friday night and I think we came during a rush. My poor goddaughter was at the verge of passing out waiting for food (see pic). Finally, it appeared in all its delicious glory on this huge platter with a side of rice. The side is a difference from other locations because usually they just give you the pickled daikon radishes as a side. The waitress offered us rice or radishes instead. We had a straggler chicken wing come to our table since one was dropped before making to our table. All of us dug in to eat. In comparison to other locations, the chicken skin wasn't as crispy, but it had tons of the sauce to give it flavor. We had ordered extra rice since we're Filipino and eat everything with rice. There was some wait time to get that extra rice and it limited how fast we could eat our chicken. Finally, we ate enough for the night and asked for the check. More waiting... Got the check and I had to ask for to go boxes. Waitress eventually gets us 2 boxes that are really only good for the chicken. I mention that I needed something for the leftover rice and bibimbap. She responds back saying that she's got us, but it never appeared. I end up putting my other leftovers in the extra box we got for the chicken. So it's still a soft open and there's tons of room for improvement. Food tasted great, but it can get better if they nail that crisp texture that Korean Fried Chicken is known for. Service needs to step it up. I'm not sure if it was just our waitress, but for the amount of waiting we have to do for the fried chicken - I would expect other items like drink refills, sides we ordered, checks, etc. to not take so long to appear to my table. I'm optimistic for them, but they need to get this stuff on lock once they start getting to go orders added because it's gonna get crazy! read more

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Decent food if you're willing to wait for an hour while others you come with get their food and finish before then. "We are a Korean family style restaurant" is their reasoning that it comes out thirty minutes or more apart. No, you're a restaurant that can't manage to time things better. read more

Took my bro here since he's never had Bonchon before. I've been to a Bonchon restaurant over in Richmond a while ago, & I gotta say, the wings over there are larger than the ones we got over here. However, other than that, I think it's pretty much the same. My bro had a small order of half spicy and half soy garlic wings. He really enjoyed the crispiness of the wings and said the spicy ones really start to kick the more you eat. I didn't have any of the wings, but I did eat some of the pickled radish (it's daikon radish!) and the seasoned fries. The fries were okay imo. They were a little hard (but that might've been because we ordered to-go) and a bit too garlic-y and salty for my taste. I think some people would say that Bonchon is kinda overpriced which I lowkey agree with, but wings are supposed to be one of the more expensive parts of the chicken, so I kinda understand. I like the hip and casual environment of Bonchon restaurants, and I feel like the service is always hella welcoming & friendly. Overall, I would recommend Bonchon if you're looking for decent wings! read more

Bonchon Norfolk - free order of seasoned fries for checking in! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Like always amazing food and service. We tried the pork buns and they were super yummy. My husband loves wings and he wasn't understanding the big fuss but he is now a hug fan. He said the spicy is the perfect amount of heat!!! read more

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