Bonchon Philadelphia

Bonchon in Philadelphia is a hidden gem for Asian food enthusiasts, and a savior for late-night cravings with its doors open until 2 am.
I recently tried their Chicken Katsu, and it was a flavor explosion! The spiciness added a kick, and the sauce was bursting with deliciousness – it definitely hit the spot. While I skipped on the wings due to the minimum order of 10, I witnessed someone enjoying a combo of drumsticks and wings, and it looked absolutely delicious.
The menu offers a tempting variety, making it a perfect spot to explore Asian cuisine. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff was friendly.
Whether you're on a solo food adventure or out with friends, Bonchon Philadelphia is a must-try for those seeking flavorful and satisfying Asian dishes, even in the late hours.
Looking forward to my next visit!

Owner response

Best wings I have EVER had in my entire life, and I have eaten a lot of wings.
The only remotely bad thing I have to say about this place is that it's going to be very hard on you if you're on a diet.
But let's be honest, you're not coming here for your health.
You're coming here for Soju shots, fried wings, bulgogi fries, tteok-bokki smothered in cheese, Korean donuts, and matcha mochi.
If you do decide to be reasonable and eat some vegetables, I recommend the Japchae — super yummy and pretty guiltless nutritionally speaking.
They were playing booty-shaking dance music during my visit, which seems appropriate, because this definitely felt like a meal I'll need to revisit after my next late night out on the town.
Hot tip- if you aren't sure how well you're going to be able to handle the heat of the wings ask to split your order half and half between spicy and non spicy and/or request extra pickled veg (it's great at cooling down an overly-spiced palate). Update: Tried Bonchon wings for takeout for the first time the other day and these things can TRAVEL.
I made the questionable decision to save on delivery by driving into Chinatown myself to get them, where traffic was (unsurprisingly) a nightmare, so they had been ready for pickup for maybe 10-15 mins when I got there.
There was no place to park, but the staff was nice enough to run them out for me.
It took maybe 15-20 mins to get home.
By the time I actually was able to sit down and eat these wings, they had been off the line for probably 40+ minutes.
I was fully expecting a soggier and less-satisfying wing than what I had eaten in the restaurant.
But by the grace of the Korean fried chicken gods, they were still incredibly crunchy and delicious.
Very impressive!

Owner response

My husband and I came in on a Friday night, got dinner and drinks.
Everything was delicious and affordable, our server Tony was great too.
What blew us away though was the Korean donuts! Oh my goodness!! Cinnamon sugar, pillowy soft donuts.
🤤 Don’t skip on dessert!

Owner response