✓ PRICES VERIFIED — JULY 2026
Bonchon Starters Menu & Prices
Start your Bonchon meal right. From loaded Bulgogi Fries to $3.99 Korean Street Corn, all 9 Bonchon Bites with verified prices and calories — plus the pairing tricks regulars use.
🥯 Starters Price Range
In-store pricing · verified July 2026
Why Start Here
The Smart Way to Order Starters
Most people go to Bonchon for the chicken. A smarter move is to start with the starters — because at Bonchon, the appetizer section is where the menu gets interesting. Bulgogi Fries at $13.99 and 1,007 calories are rich, loaded, and filling enough to be a meal on their own. On the other end, Edamame at $6.25 and 270 calories is one of the lightest options on the menu — steamed soybeans with salt, nothing complicated. Between those extremes sit Potstickers, Korean Tacos, Shrimp Shumai, Bao Buns and Takoyaki — a lineup pulling from Korean, Japanese and fusion flavors.
The practical advice: order starters early. Bonchon’s chicken takes 15–20 minutes because of the double-frying process. A plate of Edamame or Potstickers keeps the table busy while you wait — and stops you over-ordering chicken just because you’re hungry. Planning a full order? See what to order at Bonchon.
All Starters
Bonchon Starters Menu
All 9 Bonchon Bites with verified prices, calories and what’s actually in them.
Bulgogi Fries
Seasoned fries piled with USDA beef bulgogi, melted mozzarella and a spicy mayo drizzle.
Potstickers
Eight fried dumplings — pork or vegetable — brushed in your choice of Soy Garlic, Spicy, Yangnyeom or Korean BBQ.
Korean Tacos
Three soft tortillas with lettuce, coleslaw, spicy mayo, buttermilk ranch and scallions. Chicken or bulgogi.
Bao Buns
Three steamed buns with cucumbers, coleslaw, spicy mayo and katsu sauce. Fried chicken, pork belly or bulgogi.
Shrimp Shumai
Shrimp dumplings — steamed or fried — drizzled with spicy mayo and soy garlic sauce.
Takoyaki
Fried octopus dumplings drizzled with Kewpie mayo and katsu sauce, topped with scallions.
Edamame
Steamed soybeans sprinkled with salt — light, shareable, and the simplest thing on the menu.
Korean Street Corn
Grilled corn with Kewpie mayo, mozzarella, garlic and Korean chili flakes. The cheapest item in the category.
Popcorn Shrimp
Breadcrumb-coated fried shrimp with cucumber wasabi or spicy mayo.
Complete Guide
Starters Price Guide
Every Bonchon Bite from cheapest to priciest — with protein-option pricing where it applies.
✓ Prices verified July 2026
| Item | Options | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Street Corn Cheapest | — | $3.99 | 221–441 cal |
| Edamame | — | $6.25 | 270 cal |
| Takoyaki | — | $8.15 | 342 cal |
| Shrimp Shumai | Steamed or fried | $8.15 | 321–470 cal |
| Potstickers (8 pcs) | Pork or vegetable · 4 sauces | $10.55 | 276–744 cal |
| Popcorn Shrimp | Cucumber wasabi or spicy mayo | $11.35 | 890 cal |
| Bao Buns (3 pcs) | Fried Chicken $11.35 · Pork Belly $11.55 · Bulgogi $12.95 | from $11.35 | 790 cal |
| Korean Tacos (3 pcs) | Chicken $11.95 · Bulgogi $12.95 | from $11.95 | 960–967 cal |
| Bulgogi Fries Fan Favorite | USDA beef + mozzarella + spicy mayo | $13.99 | 1,007 cal |
In-store / pickup pricing verified July 2026 against official Bonchon location menus. Street Corn and Popcorn Shrimp availability varies by location. Delivery apps price 30–60% higher.
Pro Tips
Best Starters to Pair With Bonchon Chicken
Wings + Bulgogi Fries
Most ordered combo
The #1 Bonchon pairing — wings for the main event, Bulgogi Fries ($13.99) for sharing. Perfect for 2 people.
Potstickers + Wings
Smart for 2–3 people
Order the 8-piece potstickers ($10.55) in the same sauce as your wings — or a different one to compare. They arrive first while the chicken double-fries.
Edamame + Spicy Wings
Lightest combo
270-cal Edamame to snack on while your wings arrive — keeps you from over-ordering.
Street Corn + Drumsticks
Budget pick
At $3.99, Korean Street Corn is the cheapest add-on on the entire menu — sweet, cheesy contrast to the drumsticks.
Matching sauces across your order? See the best Bonchon sauce for every cut →
Questions
Starters FAQ
What are the best Bonchon starters?
Bulgogi Fries ($13.99) is the #1 starter — seasoned fries with beef bulgogi, mozzarella and spicy mayo. Potstickers and Korean Tacos are also very popular.
How much do Bonchon starters cost?
Starters range from $3.99 (Korean Street Corn) to $13.99 (Bulgogi Fries). Most sit between $8 and $12. Dumplings and buns have protein options that change the price.
Are Bonchon starters enough as a meal?
Bulgogi Fries (1,007 cal) or Korean Tacos (960+ cal) can absolutely work as a light meal for one. Most other bites are built for sharing while your chicken fries.
What is the lowest calorie Bonchon starter?
Korean Street Corn starts at 221 cal, and Edamame is 270 cal — the two lightest options. Takoyaki (342 cal) is also on the lighter side.
What sauces come on Bonchon potstickers?
Potstickers are brushed in your choice of any signature sauce — Soy Garlic, Spicy, Yangnyeom or Korean BBQ — the same sauces as the chicken. Calories range 276–744 depending on sauce.
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