Erin K.
Yelp
I would give Bonchon 4.5.
Of all the Korean chicken places in Boston, I would say Bonchon is a solid option.
Food I've tried:
- In general, I would go for the bone-full rather than the bone-less option, as I find the bone-full chickens to be more moist. Bonchon's chicken batter isn't super thick (like you would expect at other Korean chicken places) but the skin is still crispy and well seasoned. The price varies depending on how much chicken you want ($14 - 10 pieces, $25 - 20 pieces, $35 - 30 pieces). In terms of the flavor options, the spicy is indeed very spicy and I have a pretty high spice tolerance. If you are looking to mix and match, I would get 1/3 SPICY and 2/3 SOY GARLIC. The spicy is pretty much is initial sweetness, replaced by pure fire on the tongue. The soy garlic has a slight touch of sweetness in the flavor as well. The radish and coleslaw that comes with the chicken is pretty standard in terms of flavor.
- EDAMAME ($6): tastes like edamame, no surprises there.
- SHRIMP SHUMAI ($9): tastes like shrimp shumai you can buy at any grocery store. So average in taste, and I only get this if I come as a group and we want to munch on something while we wait for the chicken.
- TTEOKBOKKI ($15): pretty average, for an average price.
Atmosphere:
- The lighting is one of those dim atmospheres.
- During peak times it can get pretty crowded, and it has a lively vibe.
Service:
- The staff is friendly. The time to get the food is pretty average.
Overall:
- It is a solid option for chicken in Boston. I love Korean friend chicken and have been to many restaurants in search of a good option in Boston. Unfortunately, while Boston's chicken game is not that great, Bonchon scratches the itch.