The countertop at the casual Queens location is covered with takeout bags awaiting orders, and the shelves are lined with teddy bears—a pointed departure from the Manhattan branch’s nightclubby vibe. But the chicken is identical: a crisp shell-like skin that doesn’t quite adhere to the mildly greasy meat, and a semi-hot glaze that’s better than the soy-garlic. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
This place is very sceney. Loud music... fun environment... nothing gets you more into the mood than screaming across the table over a dim candle... and $8 beer. Whenever I go...I am served by really attractive waiters and waitresses. I find that if you're young...they will flirt with you for better tip. (haha) The food is yummy, its great to get a medium plate of chicken and share with another...its easier on the wallet. It is a long wait for just poultry...but its worth it. It is annoying how you can't get in when you're not 21 after a certain time. I believe they only let people 21+ after 10? When I've gone after 10...the line itself was 45 min long. VERY SCENEY. But good chicken and beer.
After reading the previous review, I felt compelled to write my own. The chicken is absolutely delicious: moist, crisp and spicy. This is some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. True the service isn't fantastic, but it's no worse than most restaurants in NY. My friends and I love to go here for celebrations - the chicken platters are generous and the soju flows and flows.
However, anyone who has visited this Bon Chon location knows that it's primarily a BAR/LOUNGE and is NOT an appropriate place to bring small children. If they changed their child policy midstream and no longer allow children, it was certainly for the best. Children simply do not belong in a bar! It's disheartening to see a review of a bar/restaurant that is so negative not because of the quality of food served, but because they rightfully enforced a sensible policy based on environment. Besides, the chicken can be very spicy, and even the mild chicken provides a wealth of flavors that will prove unpalatable for young children. With plenty of kid-friendly restaurants in the area, why force Bon Chon to change their policy?