Bonchon Pickled Radish
Price & Calories 2026
Bonchon Pickled Radish is daikon radish chopped into small cubes and pickled in a sweet, sour, and lightly salty brine. ...
Pickled Radish at Bonchon
Bonchon Pickled Radish is daikon radish chopped into small cubes and pickled in a sweet, sour, and lightly salty brine. It is the most traditional Korean fried chicken accompaniment — every pojangmacha (Korean street stall) and chicken delivery in Korea includes pickled radish as a standard. At Bonchon USA, it is complimentary with any chicken order.
At only 15 calories and free of charge, pickled radish is the most practical side addition to any Bonchon meal. It is supremely crunchy, refreshing, and palate-cleansing — eating a cube between pieces of chicken resets your palate and prepares your mouth for the next bite at full flavor intensity.
The primary function of pickled radish in Korean fried chicken culture is palate cleansing and heat relief. The sweet-sour brine cuts through the richness of fried chicken and actively moderates the cumulative heat of Spicy chicken. It is not eaten as a side dish in the Western sense — it is eaten between bites, continuously, throughout the entire meal.
Pickled Radish Price
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Pickled Radish Nutrition Facts
For complete macronutrient breakdown, refer to the official Bonchon nutrition PDF at bonchon.com/downloads/nutritional-information
How to use pickled radish correctly
Most first-time Bonchon visitors eat their pickled radish as a side dish — a few pieces alongside the chicken. Korean customers eat it differently: one cube between every 1-2 pieces of chicken, throughout the entire meal. This continuous alternation is what makes the last piece of chicken taste as bright and flavorful as the first piece. Without pickled radish, your palate becomes coated with oil and sauce flavor, and each piece tastes progressively duller. With pickled radish between bites, every piece stays fresh.
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Bonchon Pickled Radish FAQ
Yes — Bonchon Pickled Radish is complimentary with any chicken order at most US locations. You do not need to order it separately. If it is not included automatically, ask your server.
Bonchon Pickled Radish contains only 15 calories — the lowest-calorie item on the entire Bonchon menu. It adds essentially no caloric impact to any meal.
Bonchon Pickled Radish contains no major allergens — no wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, or shellfish as primary ingredients. It is one of the most allergy-friendly items on the Bonchon menu.
Bonchon Pickled Radish is sweet, sour, and lightly salty — with a very satisfying crunch. The sweetness comes from the pickling brine, the sourness from the vinegar, and the crunch from the firm daikon texture. It is mild and refreshing — not spicy or pungent.
In Korean food culture, pickled radish serves as a palate cleanser between bites of fried chicken. The acidity cuts through the richness of the oil and sauce, and the crunch provides textural contrast. It also moderates the heat of spicy dishes. It has been served alongside Korean fried chicken for decades.
Yes — always ask. Bonchon staff will provide additional pickled radish at no charge. If ordering Spicy chicken or Tteokbokki, requesting extra pickled radish is strongly recommended.
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