Korean fried chicken is a treat, but it is not cheap which is exactly why Bonchon lunch specials and wing deals are worth knowing about. Order at the right time, on the right day, and you can cut your bill significantly.
The catch is that these deals are not the same everywhere, and Bonchon does not advertise them in one tidy place. So I have pulled together how the lunch specials and happy-hour-style deals actually work, what they typically cost, and how to find the offer running at your local branch.
The Quick Version
- Lunch specials run on weekdays, typically Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and bundle a smaller portion of chicken with a side (and an optional drink) at a reduced price often around $10–12 depending on location.
- $1 wing days are a separate, location-run promotion: select weekdays, dine-in only, usually with a per-person limit.
- Happy hour (drink deals) exists at some locations but not all it is franchise-specific.
- Everything below varies by branch, so always confirm with your local Bonchon.
Bonchon Lunch Specials Explained
The lunch special is Bonchon’s most reliable everyday deal. The format is consistent across most locations even when the exact price is not: you pick a smaller chicken portion, choose your sauce, add a side, and optionally add a drink all for a set lunch price.
Lunch special hours
At the locations I have checked and seen documented, lunch specials run Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, holidays excluded. They are a weekday, daytime deal you will not find the lunch price at dinner or on weekends.
What you get
A typical lunch special menu looks like this (one location’s pricing shown as an example yours may differ by a dollar or two):
| Lunch bundle | Example price | Calories |
| 6 Wings + side | ~$10.55 | 480–510 |
| 3 Drumsticks + side | ~$10.55 | 574–603 |
| 8 Boneless + side | ~$10.55 | ~1,180 |
| 6 Strips + side | ~$10.55 | 694–708 |
| Combo (4 wings + 2 drums) + side | ~$11.95 | 542–572 |
You choose a signature sauce (Soy Garlic, Spicy, Korean BBQ, Yangnyeom, or Classic Crunch), and a side such as coleslaw, pickled radish, steamed rice, or french fries. Seasoned fries are usually a small upgrade (around +$2), and adding a fountain drink runs about +$2.50.
The value is real: a lunch combo with a side for roughly $10–12 is meaningfully cheaper than building the same thing off the regular menu.
EDITOR VERIFY your local lunch-special prices and confirm the 11am-3pm window for the locations you cover, then update the example figures.
Bonchon $1 Wing Days
This is the deal that lights up TikTok, and it is genuinely good — but it is important to understand that $1 wings are a location-run promotion, not a company-wide offer. Different branches run it on different days.
From what is currently being promoted across locations:
- It is almost always dine-in only.
- It runs on select weekdays — some locations do Monday and Tuesday, others Monday through Wednesday, and a few run it Monday through Thursday, all day.
- There is usually a per-person limit (around 15 wings is common).
- Holidays are excluded, and you typically choose from the signature sauces.
Because the days vary so much, the only way to know your branch’s schedule is to check its specific page or social media. When it is running, $1 per wing is one of the best Korean fried chicken deals you will find anywhere.
Bonchon Happy Hour (drink deals)
Bonchon is a family-friendly, casual spot rather than a bar, so “happy hour” is not universal but a number of locations, especially larger dine-in branches, do run drink specials.
Reported examples include things like discounted wells, house wine by the glass, and a dollar off domestic drafts during a set afternoon window (for instance, 3:00–7:00 PM on weekdays), sometimes paired with dine-in food specials for game-day watch parties.
If a drink happy hour matters to you, look for the bigger, full-service Bonchon locations and check their listings many smaller or takeout-focused branches will not have one at all.
Other Deals Worth Knowing
Beyond the everyday specials, Bonchon regularly runs limited promotions worth watching for:
- Bundle deals like a set number of wings for a fixed price (for example, 10 wings for around $15) appear at various locations and on the app.
- National Chicken Wing Day (late July) has brought offers like 5 wings for $5 in past years.
- App and email deals signing up for Bonchon’s rewards or email list is the easiest way to catch limited-time offers and a welcome perk.
How to Find your Local Bonchon’s Deals
Since none of this is uniform, here is the reliable way to find what is actually running near you:
- Check the location’s own page on Bonchon’s site or its delivery listings for lunch hours and pricing.
- Follow the specific branch on Instagram or TikTok — $1 wing days and happy hours are almost always announced there, not on the national site.
- Call ahead if you are planning a lunch run, just to confirm the window and price.
- Join the rewards program / email list for app-exclusive deals.
My Take
If you want the dependable everyday saving, the weekday lunch special (11am–3pm) is the one to build a habit around a sauced portion plus a side for around ten bucks is hard to beat. The $1 wing days are the jackpot when your branch runs them, but treat them as a location-specific bonus rather than something you can count on everywhere. Either way, two minutes checking your local branch’s page before you go can genuinely save you money.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time are Bonchon lunch specials?
Lunch specials typically run Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding holidays. They are a weekday, daytime deal and are not available at dinner or on weekends. Hours can vary by location.
How much are Bonchon lunch specials?
At many locations, a lunch bundle (a smaller chicken portion with a side) costs around $10–12, with a combo slightly higher. Adding a drink is usually about $2.50 more. Prices vary by location.
Does Bonchon have $1 wings?
Yes, at participating locations. It is a dine-in-only promotion that runs on select weekdays (the days differ by branch), usually with a per-person limit of around 15 wings. Check your local Bonchon’s social media for its schedule.
Does Bonchon have a happy hour?
Some locations especially larger dine-in branches run drink specials during a set afternoon window, but it is not company-wide. Many smaller or takeout-focused locations do not have one.
How do I find Bonchon deals near me?
Check the specific location’s page and delivery listings, follow that branch on Instagram or TikTok for promo announcements, and join Bonchon’s rewards or email list for app-exclusive offers.
Are Bonchon lunch specials available for takeout?
Often yes, but availability and whether the deal applies to takeout versus dine-in can vary by location — confirm with your branch, especially since $1 wing deals are usually dine-in only.
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Alex Kim is a Korean food writer and longtime Bonchon enthusiast based in the United States. Having visited Bonchon locations across California, Virginia, and New York over the past six years, Alex started BonchonMenuPrice.com out of a simple frustration there was no single place online where you could find accurate prices, calorie counts, and honest ordering advice all together.
Before building this site, Alex spent years casually tracking menu changes, comparing prices across locations, and testing every sauce combination Bonchon offers. That firsthand experience is the foundation of every guide published here.
When not writing about Korean fried chicken, Alex covers Korean cuisine broadly from home cooking to restaurant reviews. Every article on this site reflects real visits, real orders, and real opinions not recycled information from other websites.
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