Man, has it already been over a year since I did my post on Bonchon? Time sure does fly. I'm always curious how a place is doing after all the hype has worn down……plus, I was wanting some wings; so I decided to head on back to Bonchon.
And while the parking lot was a total mess…..folks often take up two parking stalls here; Bonchon itself was quite empty at 1130am; on a Wednesday.
They now have lunch specials……
I went with the Half & Half; Soy Garlic and Spicy, with the Pickled Radish as my side ($10.95)….I chuckled at the calorie count….which version of this meal would have just 640 calories???
The wings stayed nice and crisp through my entire meal; though the drumettes seemed a bit more ponderous than before. The chicken was nicely twice fried, crisp, moist, no off colors….decent QC there. Not as evenly coated as when the place was in soft/grand opening mode. I always think the Soy Garlic is going to be much too sweet, but these weren't bad. The Spicy isn't very spicy to me….more savory-beany. And as always, I enjoy gnawing on the wing tips….though I know folks complain about that.
The pickled radish was a bit too sweet, not pickled enough, and kind of mushy in texture.
Overall though, Bonchon is pretty much holding the course and I prefer it to other options in the greater San Diego area. Heck, even though these weren't perfect; I enjoyed them more than some of the "KFC" we had in Seoul. And while I think most folks want to see the "latest, hippest, and most shiniest", I think it's good to do revisit posts. It's always good to see how a place is doing.
Bonchon
4690 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
not bad…hope parking will get better
#gnaw #enjoy #4ever #solidarity
nhb
On a side note if you’re ever around Gardena and love soybean product you should visit Meiji Tofu.
I’ve never had unadulterated soy milk before, WOW.
It was pretty good Kat….though the parking was not and sadly; it’s not likely to get better!
Lol Billy! Nijiya and sometimes Marukai actually carry Meiji tofu; so I buy it once in a while. Good stuff!
Nice deals! I’ll have to visit for lunch.
I usually do takeout and go to Societe. Can’t beat wings and beer!
Check them out Soo! Hope you enjoy your meal.
Sounds like a great plan Junichi!
You have good news. I was not going to go back simply because of the expense, it was outragous IMO. Here is what I said then, I might have to update it https://www.yelp.com/biz/bonchon-convoy-san-diego?hrid=g8YfZ8cRP4ZoT1LAlPJpVA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)
Well, sounds like time for a lunch revisit John. I’m sure dinner prices are still the same.