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 potstickers.
Here is a practical guide to Bonchon’s dipping sauces, what each tastes like, and how to actually use them.
Signature sauces vs dipping sauces – the difference
First, clear up the confusion. Bonchon’s signature sauces (Soy Garlic, Spicy, Korean BBQ, Yangnyeom, Classic Crunch) are hand-brushed directly onto the chicken.
Dipping sauces are separate creamy or tangy condiments served on the side that you dip into, rather than glazes cooked onto the meat.
You can order dipping sauces alongside any chicken, and they are especially good with the unsauced Classic Crunch, fries, and starters.
The dipping sauces, one by one
Exact offerings can vary a little by location, but these are the ones you will most commonly find:
1. Spicy Mayo
The fan favorite, and the most popular pick. Creamy, rich, with a gentle chili kick it is the dip to reach for with Classic Crunch wings and with fries. It adds heat without overwhelming, and the creaminess is a nice contrast to the dry crunch.
2. Buttermilk Ranch
Cool, herby, familiar. Ranch is the comfort pick, great for kids and for anyone who wants to mellow out a spicy order. It pairs naturally with the Korean tacos, which already come with it.
3. Sweet Cream
This one is specifically the partner for Bonchon’s Korean donuts a sweet, creamy dip that turns the cinnamon-sugar donut into a proper dessert. Do not skip it if you order the donuts; it is what makes them.
4. Japanese / Kewpie-style Mayo
Richer and slightly sweeter than American mayo, with a deeper umami note. Some locations offer it as a dip, and it is also the creamy base on the Korean street corn. If you like a mellow, savory dip, this is the one.
How to pair them
A few pairings that consistently work:
- Classic Crunch (plain) chicken + Spicy Mayo — the best way to enjoy bare crunch with controlled heat. You decide how much flavor per bite.
- Fries + Spicy Mayo or Ranch both beat plain ketchup with Bonchon’s fries.
- Korean donuts + Sweet Cream non-negotiable; it is the intended pairing.
- Spicy chicken + Ranch if your Spicy order is hotter than expected, ranch cools it down.
- Potstickers + Spicy Mayo adds a creamy kick to the dumplings.
Are dipping sauces free?
Usually there is a small charge for extra dipping sauces, and many locations will let you order them separately even without a full meal. Some sauces (like the sweet cream with donuts, or ranch with tacos) come included with the dish they are meant for. When in doubt, ask and if you want extras, request them up front.
our take
Dipping sauces are the most underrated part of the Bonchon menu. The single best use is ordering Classic Crunch and a couple of dips so you control the flavor yourself it turns one order into a little tasting flight. Spicy Mayo is the one not to skip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dipping sauces does Bonchon have?
Commonly spicy mayo, buttermilk ranch, sweet cream (served with the Korean donuts), and a Japanese/Kewpie-style mayo. Offerings can vary slightly by location.
What is the best Bonchon dipping sauce?
Spicy mayo is the most popular all-rounder creamy with a gentle chili kick, great with chicken and fries.
Are Bonchon dipping sauces free?
There is usually a small charge for extras, though some come included with specific dishes (sweet cream with donuts, ranch with tacos). You can often order them separately.
What is the sweet cream dipping sauce for?
It is the dip served with Bonchon’s cinnamon-sugar Korean donuts and is what turns them into a dessert.
What should I dip Classic Crunch chicken in?
Spicy mayo is the top choice it adds creamy, controlled heat to the plain double-fried crunch.
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Alex Kim is the pen name of the lead writer and editor at BonchonMenuPrice.com. Every guide is research-based prices and nutrition details are compiled from official Bonchon menus and cross-checked across multiple US locations, with regular updates whenever the menu changes.
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