Comments on: Bon Chon Opening 2nd K-Town Location (Kyochon Open For Dinner, Not Lunch)

By: celox1

celox1 — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:20:38 +0000

I didn’t have as much trouble today. Went in for a late lunch at around 2 and waited maybe 10 minutes for my food. Wings were excellent although I wish they were a bit spicier.

By: Case1096

Case1096 — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:38:04 +0000

It is open for lunch, but they need to get their act together. Waited 45 minutes for lunch, they finally gave me a refund without any food. Multiple customers walking out with refunds. They did not appear to be ready for lunch. Maybe I’ll try again in a few months.

By: BigAppleScowl

BigAppleScowl — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:39:14 +0000

Broke down and got some (soy-garlic) wings tonight from Kyochon. They’re definitely tasty, but they were small. Come to think of it, they were just about the smallest wings I can recall eating. While further testing is definitely in the works, I’d have to say I prefer the larger wings from Mad for Chicken – something about the meat-to-crust ratio that makes them a bit more succulent and satisfying. By the way, Korean fried chicken must be dipped in gold or something because the value equation is really out of wack here. I mean, they’re just wings for pete’s sake. Add to the equation that Kyochon’s wings are small and you realize you’re paying a tidy sum for those delicious little flappers. That said, I’ve got to feed my Korean fried chicken habit like a junkie needs crack, so they’ve got me at any price. If you want to avoid my lowly state, stay away from the free samples they’re handing out on the sidewalk. As Chris Rock says, “They getcha on the comeback.” Can’t wait to try BonChon.

By: sandra

sandra — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:18:17 +0000

I’m so thankful that I work around the corner from all this. My arteries though…not so much.

By: Spydr331

Spydr331 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:15:31 +0000

i didnt notice the caprese cafe change in signs but there were a few things i noticed as i walked by at around 6:15

kyonchon had about 30 people waiting outside (only 10 formed a line) while the doors were still closed and a video camera crew were inside walking up and down the steps getting shots

pizzacone had no line at all, and there were only like 4 people inside

jamba juice put up a sign to partially cover up the K!pizzacone sign so people walking up 5th will see the jamba sign and not the K! sign

By: gothgrub

gothgrub — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:36:46 +0000

Korean fried chicken has always seemed like an odd choice for the midtown lunch crowd. It is meant to be had with beer and friends. 1 hour lunch breaks for most “minions” will be a tough sell.

By: StreetMeasOnsumer3008

StreetMeasOnsumer3008 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:25:19 +0000

Sweet! The pig wants fried chicken overload. ;)
Yea, I would be down for it and certainly others too. I have not eaten at Bon Chon, KyoChon or Mad for Chicken before so hopefully my palate will be unbias. I have only eaten at UFO in Queens and a no-name place near me for korean fried chicken.

By: monstermooch

monstermooch — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:58:13 +0000

i’d do it! SMO – i know you would join me… along with a slew of others. :)

By: StreetMeasOnsumer3008

StreetMeasOnsumer3008 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:34:07 +0000

There should definitely be a face-off of the korean fried chickens in Midtown as a ML entry. Who’s going to sacrifice their internal organs this time?

By: BigAppleScowl

BigAppleScowl — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:24:40 +0000

Yeah, just saw the sign for Bon Chon at the now-defunct Caprese space (next to the Papaya Dog on the corner). Mad for Chicken, Kyochon and Bon Chon all in the same block. Buck-up arteries, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.