Korean Fried Chicken Empire Expanding to Convoy | Eater San Diego

"I’m excited that the Korean-style fried chicken chain Bonchon is finally coming to San Diego this fall in Kearny Mesa; founded in South Korea in 2002 and opening its first U.S. store in New Jersey in 2006, the New York City–based company now has more than 200 corporate and franchise locations across nine countries. The new Bonchon will be a tenant in Convoy Street’s Plaza Del Sol complex, occupying a 3,120-square-foot space tucked into the back of the strip mall that replaces R&B Crawfish Lounge. Known for Korean fried chicken—typically well-seasoned and fried twice for a thin, crackly crust and usually glazed with sauce after frying—Bonchon offers soy garlic and spicy sauces or a mix of both, and serves chicken with a side of pickled radish; wings are the bestselling item, though drumsticks and chicken strips are also available. Beyond the fried chicken, the menu is a hodgepodge of Asian cuisines, featuring traditional Korean dishes such as bibimbap, japchae, and bulgogi as well as Japanese takoyaki and udon and Chinese fried and steamed dumplings." - Candice Woo