Popular Korean fried chicken eatery Bonchon this week opened its third Atlanta area location. After making its Georgia debut in Fayetteville in 2016 and adding a second location in Alpharetta last July, a new location opened November 12 in Smyrna.
Bonchon received three reviews of its new Smyrna restaurant on Google Wednesday afternoon, with the best review being a three star, and the average being just 2.3.
Related: The former Midtown Twisted Kitchen location recently reopened as Atlanta's first Haraz Coffee House franchise, while the former Marietta Twisted Kitchen reopened in October as Atlanta's first Ah-Beetz Pizza franchise.
The chicken joint has developed a cult-like following, and while many will still cry "fowl" over their lack of a presence ITP, an expansion in general is a good sign and hopefully an indication of things to come. Bonchon's menu is centered on fried chicken options, but the eatery also features other classic Asian dishes such as pork buns, bulgogi, chicken katsu, bibimbap, udon noodle soup, and even mochi and Korean donuts.
Founder Jinduk Seh opened the first Bonchon in 2002 in the coastal city of Busan, South Korea. Bonchon, which translates to "my hometown," has grown steadily since its humble beginnings in South Korea. The first U.S. Bonchon location opened in 2006 in Leonia, New Jersey. Bonchon, which maintains U.S. headquarters in New York City, has since grown to roughly 150 locations in the U.S. with several more in the works.
In Olde Ivy Village, Bonchon joins existing eateries such as Luna Maya Mexican Restaurant in addition to freestanding locations of Del Taco and Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q.
Have you ever been to Bonchon? What is your favorite Smyrna area restaurant? Where else in Atlanta would you like to see Bonchon open?
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Love me some Bonchon!!! Please open in East Cobb area 🙏 ... I'll be going to Bonchon this weekend for sure! 😁
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