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| - The best KFC -- Korean Fried Chicken!
This is in our regular work-week lunch rotation, and for good reason. The wings are bangin'. They are double-fried, so the crunch factor is AMAZING and whatever seasoning/sauce they use is DE-LI-CIOUS. I think they season it, fry it, dip it in sauce, then fry it again... whatever the process is, they do it right!
I normally do the wings lunch combo with half spicy/half soy garlic. The wings are HUGE, and the wings combo is actually half wings, half drums (not a big deal to me, but I saw someone complain about that, so I guess I'll point it out). Be forewarned that their spicy wings are actually quite spicy, and it's a different heat than standard American hot wings. I'm not sure how to describe it, but it is not a "sour" spiciness like tabasco. It is more like a chili pepper burn, I guess... but it hurts so good.
I haven't really tried much else, only because I can't bring myself to come here and not order wings. I have tried the japchae (glass noodles), which was pretty good if you are looking for a noodle stir-fry option. They use a lot of sesame oil in the japchae, so if that's not your thing, I'd pass on that. I have been meaning to try their bibimbap, but I always end up getting the wings (lol)... I have been told the bulgogi is too sweet, but I have not tried that yet, either.
In terms of appetizers, I liked the calamari. It doesn't taste like your typical calamari, though, because I think they deep-fry it in the same oil as the chicken wings; still tasty, but it's something to point out. Don't waste your time on the takoyaki, though. That was a total disappointment, even though the presentation was cool.
I wouldn't recommend doing take-out from here, as the wings lose their crunch when they are freshly fried and then stuffed into a to-go box (the steam will make the outside mushy/chewy instead of crunchy). If you are going to bring them home to eat (or if you have leftovers), take the time to put them in the toaster oven or convection oven--trust me--otherwise you are going to totally miss out on what makes Bonchon so great.
I saw some people complained about the service. Honestly, the service is just OK, but the chicken is so good, who cares?
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