Alex Kim

Korean fried chicken has gone from cult favorite to mainstream obsession in America so much so that even Cheesecake Factory and Shake Shack have flirted with the style. But if you want the real thing, you go to a specialist. The trouble is there are now a dozen Korean fried chicken chains competing for your … Read more

It is one of the most common debates among Korean fried chicken fans, and it spills across TikTok comment sections constantly: Bonchon vs bb.q Chicken? Both are South Korean imports, both fry their chicken to a glassy crunch, and both have grown fast in the U.S. But order from each back to back and you … Read more

Most sauce guides stop at “Soy Garlic or Spicy?” But there is a second variable that quietly changes everything: the cut. A sauce that sings on wings can feel muted on drumsticks, and a cut that is perfect for one sauce can be a messy mistake with another. Here is how to match sauce to … Read more

One of the smartest things you can do at Bonchon costs nothing extra: split your order Half & Half. Instead of committing every wing to a single sauce, you get two flavors on one plate  which means more variety, fewer regrets, and a built-in way to settle the eternal “but I wanted the other one” … Read more

Everyone talks about Soy Garlic and Spicy. They are the headliners, the two flavors that built Bonchon’s name. But there is a third sauce that quietly deserves more love than it gets: Bonchon Korean BBQ Sauce. It is arguably the most underrated option Bonchon offers and here is why. What Korean BBQ tastes like Bonchon … Read more

If you have scanned Bonchon’s sauce list and wondered why “Bonchon Classic Crunch” sits alongside Soy Garlic and Spicy, here is the short version: Classic Crunch is Bonchon’s unsauced chicken the double-fried crispy coating, served plain, with no glaze brushed over it. It is the option for people who want pure crunch over flavor coating. Let … Read more

Bonchon’s five signature glazes get all the attention, but there is a quieter second layer to the menu that regulars swear by: the Bonchon dipping sauces. These are the little cups of creamy, tangy, or spicy sauce you add on the side and used well, they can upgrade everything from plain wings to fries to … Read more

Korean fried chicken is famously built on a few signature elements that happen to be major red flags for food allergies: wheat in the double-fry batter, soy in the glazes, and sesame oil across the kitchen. If you are managing a food allergy or dietary intolerance, eating here requires a clear game plan. We dug … Read more

The chicken sandwich wars have been raging for years, and in 2024 Bonchon threw its hat in with a Korean twist. The brand added a permanent Bonchon chicken sandwich to its menu and for a chain famous for wings and drumsticks, that is a notable move. So the real question for anyone eyeing it on … Read more

Your first Bonchon order matters more than it should. The menu is bigger than most people expect, the sauces all sound good, and there is a real chance of walking out having ordered the wrong thing and quietly deciding Bonchon is “fine” when you simply ordered poorly. This guide fixes that. Here is exactly what … Read more