Bonchon Norfolk

Greeter was very nice and knowledgeable.. explained the process on how the wings are cooked. I got the fries with steak starter.. was absolutely delish. My cousin got strips with the spicy sauce.. the spice sneaks up on you, would've been better with a dipping sauce. Apparently El guapo is a local beer that's hard to find now and they have it.

This location is located in Downtown Norfolk across from TCC College. It's on the corner and it has two stories. The upstairs is mainly for large parties. The downstairs is for four or fewer parties, pickups, and the bar. I have been wanting to try Korean fried chicken, and it did not disappoint. It's best to come with a party because the food is very pricey. You get to choose from small, medium, or large. The higher you go, the more the cost. Since it was our first time there, we were warned that they do not season their chicken. The flavor comes from the sauce in which they put on their chicken. The choices are Soy Garlic or Spicy, and you can get it mixed. It may come with pickle radish or coleslaw. I just so happened to try both. The pickle radish was very hard and crunchy. The coleslaw wasn't as flavorful but decent. We had mixed wings, and I must say I liked them both! They were juicy, crunchy, and bursting with flavor. We also had a side order of fries and white rice. My daughter had plain wings and rice. We also tried the Korean BBQ chicken wings and it was not hitting. We did end up taking wings home as well. I will definitely recommend this place, and I will be back again. They also have another location in Virginia Beach if you do not wish to travel to Norfolk.

I thought it was pretty good. Got the Bulgogi Bibimbap and wife got the Bulgogi Udon. Also got picked radish side dish. Everything was very good. Greeter and waitress were both friendly and nice. Jokes around a bit. Place was small but clean and nice. A lot of tv’s to watch a game. They are known for their Korean chicken but I couldn’t not have the bibimbap.

I literally can not say enough about their delicious chicken. I could eat this almost everyday. I LOVE the soy garlic (get the radish! It adds so much yum!) this was my first time dining in- but I have ordered delivery before. The chicken is sooo crispy, juicy and delicious. They also have great drink specials in-house, we loved the mimosa carafe and hope it’s a future staple.

De-LIC-IOUS!!!! THESE PEOPLE LOVE WHAT THEY DO ! They are friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Food isn't cheap but was so worth it and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I've always loved this restaurant and decided to introduce my friends from Florida the wonderful flavors of Bonchon. When we sat down, my eyes kept darting to the poster for the new Loaded Bulgogi Fries. The picture looked amazing but I was hesitant about ordering it.

One of my friends ordered the Loaded Bulgogi Fries, the other ordered Bulgogi and kimchi. I ordered 8 Half and Half Drumsticks and 8 Half and Half Potstickers so they could give them a try. My friend loved the Bulgogi, it was good when I had my sample. The drumsticks and the potstickers were a hit for them. BUT THE STAR OF TODAY'S SHOW WAS THE DAMN LOADED BULGOGI FRIES!! Ladies and gentlemen, you have to try this! The fries are perfectly fried and seasoned and the bulgogi is layered on top of the fries. Honestly, the fries are fabulous solo dolo but with the bulgogi the taste sensation explodes in your mouth. I will definitely return here to order my own order of the Loaded Bulgogi Fries.

Our server was great, the restaurant was clean, & the vibes were nice with some good tunes playing in the background while there are a few TV's playing sports and other programming.

I waited for a whole month and multiple times of eating here to give this review.
The staff are amazing and very friendly. The place is always clean, they make sure to double clean when people leave as well.
The food(s) are awesomesauce and it’s always a hit, never a miss with this place.
I love the Authenticity of Korean fried chicken they have here. You even get the radish. Their side dishes are good too and I love their overall menu but my favorite that I seem to go back for always is the half and half flavor fried chicken.
For my military folks, they have military discount.
There is an upstairs to eat at but unfortunately due to COVID it can’t be used.
Sunday parking is free y’all so go check this place out. I guarantee that you’ll love it too
They also have a bar there. I personally haven’t tried it but it’s there for my drinkers/adventurers.

There is no wrong food choice at Bonchon. The bibimbap is delicious, the loaded fries are delicious, the fried rice is delicious,but of course the best thing is the WINGS. By far the best wings I've ever had. A bit pricey but a great place to come with a few friends to split a big order of wings and sides. The atmosphere is cool and friendly and makes you want to keep coming back again and again.

Picked up a to go order. I was greeted by all 3 staff members when I came. My food was just about ready at the exact time I scheduled to pick up. I was so happy with my order and the amazing customer service. Thanks so much!

Looks and tastes like a $45 meal for only a $14 price tag. Chicken was absolutely phenomenal, they got their coleslaw figured out which I find these days restaurants usually struggle to do so. Love the hipster bar aesthetic with the anime and sports options playing in the background. Hospitality was great and the waiter always made sure I had a full drink. Can't recommend this place enough.

A nice pleasant surprise. Visiting and wanted something good but simple. The staff, especially Caroline was very very attentive. I ordered ginger sesame salad with chicken. Umm umm good. The cukes were fresh, chicken tasty, onions and red peppers crunchy 😋. Just dog gone good. They are waiting for their liquor license. So don't let the fact that you can't get your drink on stop you from patronizing this place. I notice they do all the deliveries; Uber, Door Dash, etc. It's on the corner. Sit down or carry out or delivery. I liked 👍 it a lot. Thanks you guys.

pretty pricey, so i like going here for special occasions. the food is phenomenal. i recommend the wings, i usually get half soy garlic and half hot. i also recommend their tteokbokki ! it’s very spicy and the rice cakes have a unique chewy texture.

Hi my husband and I tried your place for the first time today and wanted to say how delish the wings were! Another customer I got chatting too made other recommendations that I will be back for ! BUT my biggest wow factor was the service we received. I didnt get there names but the 2 servers you had abt 1pm today were outstanding! Not only to us but the other customers as well. The male was actually our server but the female checked on us a few times. Their service was top notch and should not go unnoticed. Keep up the good work and you will remain in business for a long time.
The wings and potstickers were crunchy goodness

Delicious food. A little expensive for the portion size. Friendly staff.

Giant wings, definitely the biggest I've ever seen. I went with the bites and they were good, but I would have liked more meat to breading ratio. I really liked the sweet sauce and the soy garlic and the coleslaw was sweet and tasty! Next time I'll try the wings. The pot stickers were crunchy and sticky with the soy garlic sauce. I'll try those with the sweet sauce next time. Will definitely be back!

I don’t go to downtown Norfolk often, but I was there last week and discovered this wonderful place. Bonchon is a nice Korean fusion restaurant and quite possibly a new favorite for me and my family. There have been very few times I could say that everything I tried on the menu was perfect. It was a lovely spot with great food and service. I will definitely be returning. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an Asian cuisine with a bit of a twist!

I didn’t expect a Korean Fried Chicken restaurant in Norfolk, VA. As soon as I saw on Google map, I ordered a large combo for take-out and it was so good. Especially spice flavor. Loved their wings and service was very friendly too.

Have yet to eat anything but delicious food here. I can't wait to go back again. Hands down the best fries I've ever had. They are perfectly crispy and if you opt for the seasoned fries, which you should, they have the best flavor. The potstickers are delicious! Don't take the spicy sauce lightly, it definitely packs a punch. You absolutely can't go wrong with the beef bulgogi. It has great flavor! Today I tried the chicken strips with the soy garlic glaze and it blew my mind. It may be a bit pricey depending on what you get, but it's certainly worth it.

Good service, better food. Bonchon is the best fried chicken I've had outside of living in Korea. Others claim they have Korean fried chicken but it doesn't compare to bonchon.
Bulgogi doesn't miss either. The bulgogi taco and bulgogi fried rice is 🔥🔥🔥

If you are craving or haven’t tried Korean fried chicken before, you need to go to BonChon! Trust me, we’ve tried a lot of places here in 757 and BonChon is the best! Hand painted wings, not dipped!