Comments on: New Bon Chon Brings Korean Fried Chicken to John Street

By: Chris Seamens

Chris Seamens — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:33:21 +0000

Good point, Saikai. I forgot to mention that the smell coming off the radishes was not at all office-friendly, so buyer beware.

By: Saikai

Saikai — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:20:32 +0000

I went there for lunch today to a pretty decent crowd. The staff is pretty unorganized and apparently forgot to tell a few customers that they just put a batch of drumsticks in, and it would be an additional 20-30 minute wait. This left quite a few of the other customers pretty upset.

I found out from one of the other customers about this dilemma and had my order switched to wings and got it about 5 minutes later. Got back to work and I had not only wings, but drumsticks as well!

Will definitely go back again, since I love the crispy yummy chicken, but will wait until the staff gets a grasp on the crowd.

On a side note, the radish they include with your food at work is a BAD idea. Had quite a few people mistake the smell for something else, while I was just quietly munching away.

By: Monique

Monique — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:13:05 +0000

i love korean food. all forms!

soupy kimchi is a sin!

and I love love love KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN!!!

By: Goodness

Goodness — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:53:52 +0000

I tried to go to Bon Chon since they opened down here but with KyoChon being sold in Cafe Hanover and Bon Chon opening right next to my favorite thai restaurant in the are, its hard for me to go in. But I’ll have to give them a try at least to see if they’re up to par.

By: Ambitious

Ambitious — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:51:10 +0000

oh my gosh!

I went to the Chambers location. It was a fast food takeout version of Bon Chon.

They asked me if I wanted rice or bread. And they had NO radish! I was reallly unhappy about that. I’m glad that this location has radish :)

By: Chris Seamens

Chris Seamens — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:24:17 +0000

Ha, thanks, Jae_em. I have my father to thank for that enviable skill.

By: jae_em

jae_em — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:09:13 +0000

I’m impressed by how well you cleaned your chicken bones!

By: Yvo

Yvo — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:55:40 +0000

Done. Lunch tomorrow. Thanks Chris!

PS I’ve been to Bon Chon a few times and like KyoChon so much better, so when the midtown location FINALLY opens (or did it already?), Midtown will, once again, have the leg up on us down here. Sigh. (IMO anyways.)