Bonchon Navy Yard

Ordering at Bonchon starts a little differently than most dine-in spots. We sat ourselves at a high top table. There was a QR code to access the menu. When the site loaded, right at the top before you even browse, you’re told you must select a tip before placing your order. They note you can ask a manager to change it later if needed. While I’m pro-tipping, it struck me as an odd and slightly off-putting policy, especially given that there’s no full table service and you’re placing your own order. Not exactly the warmest first impression. After getting past that and placing my order, the experience improved quickly. The food came out fast, plated well, and looked as good as it smelled. I started with the Pork Belly Bao Buns (set of three). The menu mentioned spicy mayo, but if it was there, it was subtle. I noticed more of the katsu sauce, which was applied in just the right amount so it didn’t overpower or make a mess. The slaw and cucumber slice added a fresh crunch that balanced the richness of the pork belly nicely. For a side, we went with the Onion Rings, which were more than generous enough to share. They nailed it: thick slices of juicy onion encased in crunchy, golden-brown breading that wasn’t greasy at all. Light seasoning brought them to life, and they came with a slightly spicy house dipping sauce plus ketchup on the side. Dessert was the highlight: Korean Donuts. Two large twists, piping-hot fresh from the fryer, coated in cinnamon sugar with a sweet cream dipping sauce. Warm, crisp, and comforting, they were easily shareable (though you might not want to). The restaurant itself was spotless, with good music and plenty of seating. The vibe leans toward a sports bar feel: casual and comfortable enough to linger. Overall, while I personally prefer a traditional full-service dining experience, Bonchon’s food more than made up for the quirks of its ordering system. The dishes were flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying, and I left full and happy. In summary: Excellent food and atmosphere, minus one star for the unusual tipping policy and lack of table service.

Great wings every single time. I prefer the spicy much more but we always get half and half. Stopped in for happy hour and the fries were $5 and popcorn shrimp were $7. It was a LOT of shrimp and they are very good. Couldn't even finish the fries. $5 wines too!

Bonchon Navy Yard delivers exactly what you hope for: wings that are crispy, saucy, and seriously addictive, plus bulgogi that’s flavorful and tender. The beer selection is solid—nothing flashy, but it does the job. Service was attentive and friendly, which kept things moving smoothly. All in all, it’s a reliable spot where you know you’ll leave full, happy, and maybe wondering why you didn’t order more wings

Really great food. A little pricey. You don’t need to make a reservation. You order everything from the table from a QR code. The chicken is a must.

Delivered big on tasty flavors with its generous portions & fantastic cocktails. I loved the convenience ordering, paying, tipping online - making the whole experience seamless.

I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience here. My server kindly explained the rundown of the restaurant, including the levels of spice and lunch special deals. He even took the liberty of providing free samples of the wings since I hadn’t ordered them for my main course. The food was very delicious. I enjoyed the chicken katsu with rice as well as the spicy mayo and sweet sauce it came with. Payment is also made very easy here with QR codes on the tables. I certainly will be coming back soon!

This is my go-to spot for Chicken but since I’m on a diet, I decided to try Tacos and Salad. Service is always good (to my standard) You can scan the barcode to order food from your phone. I chose the Soy Garlic Chicken Tacos… they were good 8/10. Didn’t have that much chicken on it. The Sesame Ginger Salad was a 3/10. Dressing was too thick from being almost frozen. The salad had way too many peppers and onions to my liking. I ate 1/3 of it.

After an awesome baseball game, I decided to hit up Bonchon, just a 5-minute walk from the stadium--a super convenient spot for a quick bite. Even with the post-game crowd, I was surprised at how quickly we were seated and our order taken. It was my first time at Bonchon, but I'd heard great things about their wings. I went with the soy garlic wings and some fries. Let me tell you, these were the BEST wings I've ever had. Crunchy on the outside, fall-off-the-bone tender on the inside, and the soy garlic flavor was out of this world! I'm definitely coming back to try more of their menu. If everything else is as good as the wings, I'm in for a treat!

The fried chicken was rich and tasty. Very indulgent and a guilty cheat meal. Restaurant interior did not look like a Bonchon at all. It looked like a coffee shop or brewery structure.

One of my clients is near this Bonchon, yet I'm usually always rushing home to eat dinner. I decided to have a slower evening and eat at Bonchon for dinner for once with my partner. I was a little wary of coming here based on a past Bonchon experience elsewhere and based off of some reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised with the experience here. The only one star deduction is that the tables felt perpetually sticky and that's never a great feeling. Other than that, the service was super prompt, the ambiance was fun since we came on trivia night (we didn't want to play), and the food exceeded expectations. If you're not into having a loud lively environment, I'd advise against coming when their trivia nights are (when I went, it was on a Tuesday evening). The sides we ordered were kimchi and street corn. The street corn tasted a bit more on the Mexican side than the Korean side - MexiKorean fusion I suppose? I'm also not quite seeing it on the menu anymore... The kimchi was very standard. What exceeded expectations was how fresh the chicken was, and how perfectly crispy and saucy the fried chicken was prepared. We opted for half soy garlic and half spicy drumsticks and wings. The spicy was a little more spicy than I expected it to be, and the soy garlic was as expected: savory, sweet, and salty. The pickled radish is always a nice palate cleanser! If you're craving Korean fried chicken and you're in the Navy Yard area, I'd give Bonchon a try as a dine-in customer. I can't really speak much to takeout as that's a whole different experience.

Great spot for takeout and big dining room for eat in. I have been ordering pick up from here for months but finally went in for dinner. The good: the food. The chicken quickly became a takeout favourite with near weekly orders and the noodle dishes are also a solid option. If eating in, the restaurant also has a lot of seating, indoor and outdoor and a lager bar with good happy hour specials. The bad: this is kind of an odd complaint but their Korean hot chicken seems very much like buffalo chicken, which is hot but not Korean. I don't know if this is true but I know each time I've eaten it the hot chicken has been good but reminiscent of traditional hot buffalo wings.

Food was amazing and fresh! I ordered online for pick up. The pick up time was 12:21pm! The food was ready at 12:17pm, Hot and ready! Service was amazing Easy to order online. Pick was easy as well!

A modern, chic restaurant serving popular Korean food. Korean Fried Chicken, and they also have Bimbimbap. I ordered a Korean Fried Rice with added spicy chicken. They do not have a physical menu. They have QR codes on each table and you will need to scan the code and order via your mobile device by opening a tab to your credit card. Receipt is also sent to your email.

Service was great - I arrived before my friends and sat at the bar, and I learned their happy hour is at both the bar and the tables. The happy hour wine was pretty good, and I liked that they have happy hour wine and food specials. The chicken itself was actually a bit dry, but the service was quite nice, bulgogi fries were a standout, and zucchini was delicious.

After an awesome baseball game, I decided to hit up Bonchon, just a 5-minute walk from the stadium--a super convenient spot for a quick bite. Even with the post-game crowd, I was surprised at how quickly we were seated and our order taken. It was my first time at Bonchon, but I'd heard great things about their wings. I went with the soy garlic wings and some fries. Let me tell you, these were the BEST wings I've ever had. Crunchy on the outside, fall-off-the-bone tender on the inside, and the soy garlic flavor was out of this world! I'm definitely coming back to try more of their menu. If everything else is as good as the wings, I'm in for a treat!

Loveeeee ordering from Bonchon!!! I usually order delivery via DoorDash or walk over for pick up but either way, delicious and satisfying. They always hit for my Korean fried chicken craving. Soy Garlic Wings are usually my go to but I'll switch it up sometimes and do half Korean BBQ. That plus the Seasoned French Fries and Onion Rings!!! Great meal or my other order is Bulgogi Fries, Shrimp Shumai, Takoyaki, and Chicken Katsu. There's actually nothing here that I don't like. The staff is always helpful with recommendations and super friendly.

The Yangnyeom wings are phenomenal! They are sweet yet savory and I would definitely get them again. The tteokbokki was too sweet. It tasted like ketchup. Staff is friendly and prompt per usual.

This place easily has a top 5 happy hour in Navy Yard. The place was empty on a Thursday after work so the service was super fast. I am a fan how you just order and pay on your phone. The food options are pretty big and the drink options are not bad. If you want a happy hour off the main area this is the place to go.

Satisfied my late night chicken cravings here! This is a casual eatery with bar seating available. Service might feel slow, but be patient with the chicken - it's worthwhile! We started off with takoyaki - not bad. Then the holy grail of the evening finally came: Crispy, hot, juicy, and tender chicken coated in a delightful soy garlic glaze! The sweet tanginess of the accompanying pickled radish cut into the heaviness of the fried chicken.  Their KFC hits the spot!

I will start with the food is good. Service not so great we ordered japchea it was suppose to have bulgogi in it they sent it. With no meat. We called tried to get them to correct it they would not said we would have to re order it and pay for delivery. also we ordered direct from them not third party. We got a partial refund.

Dropped back after a Nats game while waiting for an Uber. Had a drink at the bar. I ordered using the QR code. The drink was made and served very quickly. The staff was attentive, even though you did not order with them. I had a cocktail made with soju and it came with a candy on the side. It was tasty and reasonably priced.

I've been a regular at this Bonchon since I work at the post office across the street, but after today, I won't be coming back. A week ago, I ordered food for myself and my coworkers, only to find that my chicken was undercooked and raw. I called to let them know, and the manager was actually very nice--he apologized and even offered to remake my food. At the time, I was at work and couldn't leave right away, and by the time I got off, I honestly didn't even want the food anymore. Today, I decided to call back to see if I could still get my food remade, thinking there wouldn't be an issue since I was initially told it wouldn't be a problem. Instead, I was met with a completely different attitude. The manager (or whoever I spoke to) was extremely rude and dismissive, claiming there was nothing he could do because he didn't believe me. I even offered to show proof of my purchase through my debit card transaction, but he still refused to help. It's frustrating because I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable--just for them to honor what was originally promised. I've been a loyal customer for a long time, but after this experience, I'll be taking my business elsewhere. It's one thing to make a mistake, but the way they handled this situation was just unacceptable.

The food was fine, but I was shocked to be required to leave a tip before receiving any service. My server did the bare minimum--brought water and food, but never checked in. I had to get up to request a to-go box myself. When I tried to adjust the tip afterward, I was told I couldn't do so without speaking to a manager. That's a wild policy. I felt coerced into tipping before experiencing any service, and it seemed like minimal service was the norm, not just my experience. Mind you, you place your own order at your table on your phone

We decided on Bonchon for dinner our last night in DC because my son had popped in there for a late night snack and drink. We arrived about 5pm so the happy hour menu was on. I decided to pick two things off that HH menu-chicken sliders and pork buns. Both came in a group of three. My son, who recently visited Korea and adores their soy garlic fried chicken, declared them pretty darn good and worthy of the title. My daughter ordered the chicken katsu while my husband landed on beef bulgogi. All of our food came out quick and hot. You do order and open a tab via QR code but I find this helpful and not an annoyance. You can also reorder, which my son did for a second helping of the chicken. He also opted for some spicy. It was SPICY! Servers were attentive and things came out quickly. The ambiance is open and trendy. It is a great place to grab some flavorful food.

What an incredible experience tonight. I had a great meal, first time at this franchise, but apparently, while I was eating, my wallet, fell out of my pocket. I was there and left right at closing time. When I got back to my room and realized I didn't have a key to my room. I swiftly headed back to the restaurant. I could see in the back corner Martien , the bartender on the phone and knocked on the glass. He held up my wallet and met me at the front door and said he was calling area hotels to see if he could find me. When I attempted to give them an extra tip for his kindness he did not want to take it. What an incredible human being. Kudos to Bonchon for hiring and having this amazing human being. Thank you so much for what could've been a horrible night being a an amazing one!

I really enjoyed my experience here. I understand why people love their chicken. Lol The atmosphere is chill and relaxed. It's not loud at all. It's in a busy area where lots of people work so...it's super convenient for lunch. The prices were good as well. I'll definitely go back for a visit.

Korean style fried chicken had become popular to the millennials and the crave has become, well, common, or routine for many unlike when it was first introduced. Yet, it's a solid grub! 8 wings soy garlic served on me were heavily breaded, not their best... For my visit today, proximity to my work primarily pulled me in and because it had ample seating for good conversation or meeting colleagues and friends, at least in the Navy Yard location. It has more of a bar vibe so seating by the bar is best and better than usual Bon Chons in other locations or in burbs. Service was great for today's visit and I recalled their service was always great particularly when my agency held happy hours in past few years...but it's not something I would go to with frequency. As I said, I came here previously for Hhr but it is a nice place if all else fails...

first things first, i've never been to a bonchon with a bar, let alone serve cocktails so i was too excited to dine here because i know they got good chicken, great chicken in fact. the vibe was great and chill- i believe we came on a saturday afternoon and it was kind of empty but that changed once we left. anyways, the bulgogi rice is why im typing out this review. i don't need to say anymore beyond that, just order it. you're welcome!

Not my first time eating their food but first time dining in. We went for dinner, on a rainy evening, before a baseball game. Was easy to walk for a table for 3. Ordering was through the QR code in the table. We were brought water and our food. Since we typically get their chicken strips, we tried some other stuff and it happened to be happy hour. We ordered chicken sliders in our favorite flavor, soy garlic, and the pork belly buns. Both were good and on the happy hour menu! Enjoyed the chicken, as we normally do; they were crispy and well seasoned. The pork belly was also crispy and the bun was pillowy soft. The price was also good for happy hour. We also got seasoned fries. They were hot, fresh and crispy. The seasoning was Parmesan cheese with probably garlic and some green garnishes--healthy portion.

Martir was so positive and helped us thoroughly enjoy our experience here. He is a gem

Located in the in the Navy Yard, this Bonchon is a stone's throw away from the Capitol. Sat down at the large, comfy bar area and a friendly server immediately brought me some water. I ordered via QR code. The website was a little difficult to use, with some of the radio buttons not working on the first tap. But I finally got it to work and paid through the site via Apple Pay (super convenient). The Bonchon Wrap came out pretty quickly (can track the status of the order via their portal). The portion size was good, especially for the price. The Bonchon sauce was stellar and couldn't get enough of it. The wrap had the perfect amount of give and crunch- needless to say, it quickly went down the hatch. 5/5 As I paid and tipped via the portal, I left on my own time. Would definitely come back and enjoy a game & food here!

Came for their trivia on Tuesday. The service seemed to be slow, but we did come during happy hour and on trivia night. A couple of us ordered the chicken sliders and each of us got our order 30-40 minutes apart even though we all ordered the same thing. One of us also ordered the edamame which never came. By the time our main food had come we asked the waiter to cancel it and refund us since it didn't show up Food was still good, and trivia was fun.

Adequate spot. Pretty fair prices for decent value food. Everything was flavorful and I'd call this place a solid fast casual spot, and could imagine it would be good for takeout as well. We ate here on a Tuesday and they were doing trivia inside, which was a bit loud for my liking, but everyone participating seemed to be having fun.

I'm happy to report that my review inspired Bonchon to make some changes and I'm happy to report that they're back to the old recipe. The manager reached out to me and asked me to come back anonymously to give them another try and provide feedback. I eventually stopped by at a later date without telling him when and proceeded with my secret shopper mission. The chicken strips were cooked perfectly. Nice and juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside, without excess uncooked flour. They were also served hot and not lukewarm like they had been the last couple of times I came. After I was done eating I asked to speak to the manager and gave him my feedback. He explained that they did take my review very serious and immediately determined the issue based on my description. It's good to know that they actually listen to customer feedback and care about the quality of their product. I'm glad I can put Bonchon back on my lunch rotation.

Bonchon has the best soy garlic Korean fried chicken in town! I have tried the same dishes at other places and haven't found any restaurant with better soy garlic fried chicken than Bonchon. Other dishes are kinda hit or miss. Perhaps it's safe to stick with Korean dishes; I ordered Takoyaki and it's kinda meh. This particular location is very clean and offers plenty of seating. They have a bar with a lot of screens and so I guess it might be a good place to watch sports.

Bonchon has some of the best Korean chicken I have ever tasted, their chicken hits the spot every time, but they don't just sell chicken they have all sorts of sides as well but I only tasted their fries and they were also delicious.

Go to another location for carry out! It's small, the food is never ready on time and one lady speaks very little English and one is on her phone having conversations. As orders are coming out neither are saying the names on orders for people who are inside waiting on orders. 15 min later I asked again about my food and it was there sitting. These are the wrong two people to have working during lunch hours. One who can't pronunciation names and one who's more worried about her phone than working. Food not hot by the time I was able to eat. I ordered the 8 piece ring lunch special with fries. They gave me 7 wings and 1 drumstick, I don't eat drumsticks.

Fantastic food. Probably the best omelette I have ever eaten. Waiter was superb. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

My favorite fried chicken in the area! I know it's a chain so always worried that quality will diminish from location to location but the Navy Yard Bonchon is always great. Also, love coming for trivia on Wednesdays.

If you haven't heard of Bonchon... well today's the day. Their are Korean fried wings are amazing, personally I like the spicy wings. We usually get a family style portion which is good for 6 servings. I'll be honest I've never actually eating at the location in Navy Yard before but their delivery services exceptional. Their French Fries are extras crispy.

My favorite lunch spot here in Navy yard! Great flavors. Great food. It can be a little pricey on DoorDash or delivery.

I always enjoy the food wether it's bimpinbop or the spicy drumstick. Also, all the servers are always friendly

Not the best fried chicken I've had, it's average to me. The flavors aren't very developed and I would only come here if there were no other options available.

So we all know the chicken is fab. This location allows you to order and pay through your phone by scanning your table bar code. So, service was fast and friendly. I just wish I knew that we'd still get regular ol' tap water so I didn't order the Voss for $4.50. Anyway...the parm fries were crisp and very parmy. I love the spicy sauce that comes with it. It also comes with ketchup. The onion rings are great - huge, so it requires utensils or you ripping it apart for it to fit into the sauce container BUT the breading was well seasoned and crisp - and maybe you don't need any stink in' sauce anyway. It's been a looooong time since I'd been to this location but it's still a good choice.

It's so dangerous, but SO delicious, to have a Bonchon so close to my house! If you haven't had Bonchon yet, you MUST go! I really like the Navy Yard location because it's clean, offers quick service, and has a sizable menu. The Soy Garlic wings are to die for. I'm pretty sure Bonchon wings are double fried, which makes them so crisp on the outside, yet so tender and moist on the inside! They use quality chicken, which always makes for a better wing. While you are here, don't forget to order a few appetizers! I'm yet to order something that I don't like.

That half and half wings don't miss ! Spicy mayo is amazing ! I love this location tried others and they don't compare

Chicken wings were addictive. Can't wait to go back. I really enjoyed Bonchon. Food here is amazing..

Chicken katsu was good (although it didn't blow me away). The chicken was nicely crispy, and the mayo sauce was great. It'd be better if the dish came with some vegetables other than cole slaw though (cole slaw is just not a preferred choice of veggies for me!). Seasoned fries were very tasty and perfectly crispy. Next time, I'll try something more unique here.

Amazing Amazing Amazing..... My food is always great!!!! And service is top tier, I just love this place.

One negative here: Put pads on the chair feet in the bar area!! OMG, the sound they make when a chair is slid across the floor! But the food is fabulous and these are then best wings. Perfectly fried and sauced. One tip: Don't be in a hurry. All Bonchons fry from scratch and it takes 20 minutes or more.

DC has many gems for dine in fast casual food, and this one is on top to the list. The fried chicken with the various sauces are on point. Definitely recommend getting a few items and sharing so you get a taste of many dishes. Kimchi coleslaw is a must.

During the pandemic I was only able to experience Bonchon through carry out but today I found myself in SE DC and decided to treat myself, so bonchon it was! As usually I ordered the Bulgogi which was delicious! To change it up instead of ordering their wings or shrimp I got the takoyaki... it was weird! It was the first time my food has ever moved in front of me! Anyways, I read that the Takoyaki is fried octopus balls! Personally, I didn't like it because of the leaf like topping (May have been the octopus) and the filling, it was weird but was happy to try something new! Wasn't able to try their drinks but the service was great and I'll be back for happy hour!

Wings are amazing. This review is in response to their price. I'm not entirely sure if it is where your wings are distributed from but they are extremely over priced. The price would skyrocket if the price dropped because I would be destroying these wings WAYYYY more than 1 time a year. Just hurts to look at this and see wings for the price they are. Is there a specific reason why the wings aren't being sourced from nearer locations?​

If you are looking for a new experience and a place to hang out, this is your place! I have been to South Korea, so I enjoy Korean food. I was excited about trying Bonchon's just because it has a Korean flair. Although I haven't tried nor heard of Korean Fried Chicken (or KFC). I was excited nonetheless. My experience was everything!!! The place is a small bar atmosphere where you can catch some sports if you are a fan and don't have tickets OR just talk a lot of mess with the bartender. I opted for the latter. The bartender was engaging and very knowledgeable about the menu. I sat at the bar, but it was so formal. There is outdoor patio seating and indoor seating. It was a nice day, but since I didn't know the menu well, I wanted to be inside. The bartender told me exactly what to order and said not to worry if I didn't like it, I could order something else (since he suggested), but he was sure that I would be happy with his selection. I skimmed the menu, but lots of things sounded good. They had a Korean selection that included bulgogi and kimchi, they had an Asian selection that included potstickers and katsu, and they had a nice selection of Korean Fried Chicken with many flavors. My order included KFC (spicy and soy garlic) combination. I opted for fries as well (because I'm greedy - and not just any fries, but parmesan fries or seasoned fries as they call them). When my order came, I was surprised to find cole slaw on the side as well (it's standard and comes when you order chicken). I was impressed!! There were several dipping sauces as well. I am particular about dry wings and the bartender and I discussed this. He said no worries. AND.....he was right. Although the wings look "wet", they are crispy! The crunch surprises you, but it's the flavor that leaves you with a memory. The fries were extremely crunchy and flavorful as well. When my food was delivered, they also told me that they have kimchi cole slaw if I wanted to try it. I absolutely say try it!!!! You will love it!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was a casual spot with a decent size bar. There was some type of "hip" vibe to it. The service was friendly and the food came out in a timely matter. The menu had a number of chicken options ranging from wings to strips to boneless wings and various other options. We had a medium order of wings ($22.95) with soy garlic sauce. These wings were outstanding. They were extremely crispy and had a loud crunch when biting into them. The sauce was not overpowering either, a good balance of soy and garlic flavor. It also came with coleslaw, which was not overly dressed with mayonnaise. It was solid. For my entrée, I had the bull dak ($15.95). It was spicy chicken stir-fried with rice cakes, and their signature hot sauce with scallions and mozzarella cheese served with white rice. This was extremely spicy. It probably did not help I did not wait for the dish to cool off as it came out very hot. It was not to the point where it could not be eaten because of the spiciness, but regardless, spicy! The entrée as a whole, appetizing. The chicken was tender and the rice cakes went well with it. Will I go back? Yes.

I had originally written an angry review about the sizes of Bonchon's boneless wings but the owner contacted me immediately to apologize and explain which I super appreciated. Amazing customer service. We did not know that Boneless wings are new on the menu and didn't realize that we used to order Chicken Strips which are way larger. I would NOT recommend the boneless wings because they are super tiny and not worth the price, but we will be back to try the strips again sometime and hopefully they are as good and as large as we remember! Carryout here is fast and easy- you can call in your order and it will be ready in 15-20 minutes. Definitely order the seasoned fries- they are amazing, and get the pickled radish as a side. My daughter loves these so much that she refuses to share!

Came in for post art museum nosh with two pals on a Saturday afternoon. The place was pretty quiet and we got a table in the corner. QR code ordering was pretty straightforward and the staff was really friendly and helpful. We got a medium size order of wings and drumsticks, half spicy, half soy glaze. Came with kimchi and daikon, we ordered more kimchi (oops not oops) and a plate of japchae to share (fail to photograph!). Happy that they have traditional entrees, have to go back to tteokbokki. Everything was perfectly tasty and it the spot. Good choices of beers on tap too. I'd give a five star but it wasn't mins blowing, just really good. Would be happy to return for another fix.