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    Bonchon

    3.9 (147 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Justin V.

    I've visited the Hilltop Bonchon a handful of times since it opened in November 2022 and the vibe is laid back, laid back to the point where, as a customer, you may find yourself checking your watch multiple times. One thing this location has going for it over the Norfolk Bonchon is that parking is readily available. When I originally pulled up, there was such ample parking that I felt like taking up 2 or 3 spots. You don't have to worry about parking at all - something I have to account for whenever I'd visit downtown Norfolk. Upon entering, their venue is roomy. The bar alone looks bigger than the entirety of the Norfolk Bonchon (not really, but Norfolk is small) and there are plenty of tables, seats and TVs. Based on the setup, this would be an ideal place to watch a game while eating some fantastic fried chicken. Service is maybe this Bonchon's biggest hurdle. The quality of service, based on my experience, has been hit and miss. Often times, the most you'll be doing is waiting as I've experienced employees who are new, don't move with any urgency, and/or simply don't listen. During one visit, our server was still in training when they decided to let her help us by herself. That resulted in us receiving incorrect orders, and something as simple as refills went unfulfilled for long periods of time. When her trainer took over, things went more smoothly, but the damage was done. To balance that out, I dined by myself one Sunday afternoon and there was only 1 server on the floor. That server was on top of things - he knew the menu, offered and explained the menu, and helped me throughout, even hooking up silent refills. That was an excellent experience, good enough to keep this Bonchon within my Hilltop rotation. Combined with 1 or 2 solid visits, this Bonchon is overall good to go. I will still stick with the notion that service is inconsistent, but at the same time I haven't seen a single employee twice (meaning turnover here is high). Final note - it's never been busy during any of my visits, so I don't know how well they're doing here. Mind you, I've never come in on a Friday or Saturday night but I fear that this Bonchon might not make it long term. Regardless, their chicken is excellent (albeit pricey). Thank you, Bonchon! JV 3.5 stars

    $1 wings on Monday and Tuesday
    Ira Rose R.

    The food is always amazing, the chicken are always the perfect crisp and the flavors are like no other. They're always so accommodating with me and my friends whether when they are catering, just dining or when there are events going on. Also, I would not have frequent this place as much as I do know if it weren't for the events they host!! The place have great seating, so many seating it can accommodate a lot of people. Even when busy they do their best especially when they hosted run clubs in the area

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    J David H.

    First time for this newer location in the Hilltop Shoppes of VB for a late lunch. Plenty of surface parking is available and no debris in sight. Signage is in front and rear. A hostess greeted me for a weekday lunch and provided a menu. The $10.99 special was a draw to have me try them out. I was seated in a booth and drink order was taken. The dining room is quite large and was clean. A bar is available can seat around ten. I also utilized the men's room which was overall good with minor debris on the floor. They were not busy. My waitress brought water and I immediately ordered the lunch special which consisted of three chicken legs, fries and a churro. The timing was around 20 minutes, not bad. My drummies were huge and hot! Fries were were adequate quality and churro a smaller taste. The drumsticks were the hero and was the value of the lunch. Everything else was pretty good. My waitress followed up and I got a water refill and requested more napkins. A check was dropped off when finished and processed quickly. The value was obviously awesome! I will try to return this Summer.

    Annie L.

    Food and customer service are unmatched. The chicken is crispy and delicious. The variety is great too so there's something for everyone.

    Kate G.

    Bonchon is a tasty option for a quick lunch. The staff are all friendly, the chicken is crispy, and the French fries are some of the only ones I've ever tried that are actually good cold. I would definitely recommend.

    Walter M.

    This place is amazing. We're here for a private event right now and the atmosphere is absolutely perfect. The video games in the front are pretty cool and retro. Gotta love that for sure. The food is definitely good quality no doubt about that and the staff is absolutely amazing The owner looks like he really cares and the bartender is a solid individual as well. Definitely coming back to this place.

    Hitsa P.

    My boss was hyping this place up talking about it's the best Korean fried chicken spot in the 757. I do love me some fried chicken so I wanted to give it a try. My first impression of this place was it looks clean and brand new. I do love the four arcade games in the waiting area. I ordered the 8 pc wings small which comes with coleslaw, the two flavors I got were the Yangnyeom and Korean BBQ sauce. One thing for sure was that my boss wasn't lying it was really delicious. One thing that I don't like though is that these wings don't come with fires you'll have to order that separately. It's also kinda expensive for my liking but it's not too bad. The waitress we had she was super helpful and friendly.

    Dago M.

    Military and First Responders receive their 10% with valid badge or identification to exclude alcohol. Always a good way to start your visit !!! With plenty of seating area and a large bar you will be directed to your table as soon as you walk in. Now you can enjoy that Soju shot and a draft beer for $8.95 or four classic chicken strips with fries for $10.99. Specials do change from time to time so do check for new promotions. Now to the menu items, like them soy garlic wings which are always so delicious and crunchy. Or the Bulgogi which is another of my favorites, so so delicious with some seasoned zucchini fries or seasoned fries. Another must try are the loaded Bulgogi fries or the Korean Tacos (Spicy Chicken, or Marinated Ribeye). And you can also enjoy your Korean Donuts or Mochi Ice Cream for sweet deserts. Also check for future events like Karaoke, and family events.

    soy garlic wings
    Jennifer H.

    I haven't been back to Bonchon Korean fried chicken from the Norfolk location since 2011 because I do not drive to norfolk at all. Even when I go there to with my bf who was here during 2020 it was closed at the time. when they were opening one here in Virginia Beach I came here and got the bulgogi bibimbap and lunch soy garlic wings and season fries and as well as a drink to go. I think having the quinoa was ok. the beef bulgogi was very nice and marinated. The rice was good rest of the veggies were good. I don't think I ever had mushrooms in bibimbap but I also thought it was nice. The soy garlic wings I haven't had them since 2011 so I thought the soy garlic flavor wasn't as good as back than although it is still crispy and good. The season fries were good. The pickled radish came with the lunch menu. Pickled radish is refreshing. The service was helpful, very nice and friendly. The place just opened at 11am so it was just me in there and so it was pretty clean and big and spacious. Offered me to give me a free drink while waiting but i ask if they had a to go large drink cup, but didn't have one so I bought a bottle drink. I would recommend it to others.

    False advertisement. I saw the $1 wing deal on their website. Went there on Tuesday but I was told there didn't have $1 wing on Tuesday. We even showed the waiter the deal, but she denied it and still didn't even give us that.

    BAO BUNS WITH CUCUMBER,SOME SAUCES,NO COLSELAW
    Amaris A.

    10/10 loved the Bao buns with fried chicken and cucumber was so good. Would recommend if you have a date to do.

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    Sally C.

    I picked up an order to go and this was the 1st time I was in this location in Hilltop. It's in a shopping center so there is plenty of parking. I was very surprised at the inside. I thought it would be smaller....more take out. But they had a FULL BAR!!! And Happy Hour!!!! Whaaatttt????? Plenty of seating at the bar and also dining room tables. They even had video games for the "kids." We got food for our office which included Potstickers, Fried Rice and Wings.....Soy Garlic and Spicy. The order was ready to go. Food was delicious. Hot and fresh. We scarfed it down. We love the potstickers. The spicy wings have a nice kick that I liked but not those that don't like spicy. I definitely want to go back and check out the chicken katsu or Bibimbap or the Korean Tacos. They have a bar!!! And Happy Hour!!!! Check them out. :)

    Very very dry wings
    Krisha B.

    We had a very disappointing experience the other night. I ordered a small 8 count wing with the beef bulgogi bibimbap. These two items totaled a little over $30 which is pretty typical for two entrees. To my understanding, the wings are double fried and supposed to be very crunchy but what we got we're super, super dry. You can see in the pictures how dehydrated and small they are. The beef bulgogi was delicious but the sides that come in the bibimbap were disappointing. The quinoa was undercooked and crunchy. The veggie sides tasted wilted and bland. Not sure if I would take the drive all the way back to Hilltop to try again just for this. I know they have lots of interesting options like bulgogi fries buuut I was disappointed by the super dry and small chicken wings, which should've been the star of the show.

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    The food is delicious and highly recommended .fast delivery and the food was nice and hot.

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    The food and service is good .the place is clean and spacious nice place to bring family and friends

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    Food here is great and so is the staff! I love how crispy the wings are. The crunch is so tastefully done

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    Food was tasty. The fried chicken was good just nothing that excited us enough to feel like this will be our go to.

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    Deliclious food and great friendly service! Good Korean wings. Loved the Pork Buns!

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    A great date night place! Beware, the spicy wings feels extra hot when you eat your Ramen right after.

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    I've been going to M Chicken for over TWO YEARS now, and at this point I'm basically an unpaid…read moreambassador. I've picked up orders for coworkers, friends, and assorted non-believers, all in my ongoing mission to share my guilty pleasure with anyone willing to listen. Most recently, M Chicken catered my 3-year-old's birthday party because apparently my child has already developed excellent taste. His words? "Spicy chicken!" Now, the soy garlic chicken isn't really spicy-spicy, but it does have a little sneaky building heat from the red pepper. It's not going to set your soul on fire, but you may find yourself taking a couple extra sips of water like, "Okayyy, 안녕하세요 heat, I see you." The chicken itself? Crispy, juicy, flavorful, and dangerously easy to keep eating. The snow onion and soy garlic are my absolute go-to flavors. The snow onion sauce is creamy, savory, slightly sweet, and just makes the whole thing feel extra. 너무 맛있어요 -- so delicious! And please do not sleep on the coleslaw. It is probably my favorite side. Slightly pickled, crunchy, tangy, flavorful...basically the perfect cool little sidekick to all that fried chicken goodness. The rice is always on point too. Fluffy little clouds of rice perfection. No sad, sticky, forgotten rice over here. At the birthday party, we had 43 people, and not ONE person had anything bad to say about the chicken. Plenty went back for seconds, which is always the real review. People can lie with words, but they do not lie with a second plate. And somehow, even the fish is divine here. I keep telling myself I'm going to branch out and try more of the menu, but every time I walk in, the chicken starts whispering, "가지 마...come back to me." And apparently I have no self-control. 맛있어요, M Chicken. You win again. If you love crispy chicken, good sauces, and food that makes you immediately start planning your next visit, this place is absolutely worth checking out. Inside is clean, and cute. Service is fast. We ate so fast and so much I got no pics of the food!

    The food is the crispiest I have ever had (chicken and gizzards), the fries are good if fresh. The…read moreprice is outrageous but once you taste the food you will see and taste it is worth it. The dining area is decorated nicely nothing face but cute, menus do not match prices at times but the Manager will explain this to you and she is very nice along with her children. I had fried gizzards 3 times last week and truly would enjoy more but I do not want to overload my cholesterol. You will not be disappointed I promise you that....the quantity and quality is absolutely GREAT

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    Been here twice, each time the experience was great. This awesome venue is tucked back in the…read moreshopping strip it occupies. You would never suspect the great atmosphere of this venue from the location. But the charm of the place really isn't the story. This is the kind of place that offers a gastro pub menu and they do not disappoint with a familiar yet unique menu offering some truly great dishes and perhaps the best burgers in VB. Definitely coming back.

    We came here for Valentine's Day with a reservation for three (2 adults and a child). We were…read moregreeted warmly and seated right away, which was impressive given how busy it was. Our first table ended up being under a spotlight that was directly in our line of sight (it looked like it was meant for the specials board), so we asked to move. Staff was accommodating and got us to a better table quickly. The space itself is really nice. It was clean, rustically decorated, and the live plants in liquor bottles on the tables are a nice touch. Our server was friendly from the start and took drink orders right away. My daughter and I had sodas, and my husband ordered the Southern Charm Old Fashioned off the specials menu, which he enjoyed. The menu is on the smaller side, which we actually like. One unique detail was the option to "buy a round for the kitchen," which we thought was a really nice touch and decided to add it when we ordered our appetizer. We started with the fried deviled eggs after a friend recommended them. They were creative with three styles (classic with pickle, togarashi ginger, and crispy prosciutto), but overall a bit on the dry side and not as flavorful as we expected. We asked for Dijon, but they don't have it. Our server suggested and brought out the Baja dipping sauce instead, which did pair well and kind of improved them. My husband had the fish and chips and really enjoyed it. He said the fish was flaky and well cooked. I ordered the Union grilled cheese, which unfortunately seemed like it had been sitting a bit before being served, as the bottom was soggy. It was just okay overall and not particularly memorable for the price. The sweet potato fries on the side were the clear standout. They were crispy, the perfect balance of sweet and salty and honestly the best part of the dish. Our daughter had the kid's smashburger. It was exactly that. Service throughout the meal was good. She was friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and there when needed. The main disappointment came at the end. When our meals were served, the server actually offered sauces at the table (ketchup, mayo, ranch, etc.), and specifically suggested items like the baja sauce for the eggs and ranch to us. Because of that, we were surprised to see several charges for the sauces on the bill, especially since they were offered and recommended at the table with no mention of any additional cost. We were also charged a credit card fee, with no signage anywhere (entrance, hostess stand, or menu) indicating that paying with a card would include an extra charge. It just left an unnecessary sour note on an otherwise solid, casual meal. Nothing was bad, and nothing really stood out as exceptional, but the lack of transparency around those final charges really impacted the overall experience for us.

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