BLACK MAN Tries KOREAN Fried Chicken for the FIRST TIME

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  • čas přidán 18. 12. 2021
  • Folks have been coming up to me and saying that HOOD FRIED CHICKEN has NOTHING on the Korean Fried Chicken spot called, "Bonchon" Well, I am FINALLY HERE to see what the Hype is all about.............
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  • @DaymDrops
    @DaymDrops  Před 2 lety +225

    *Update! Many of you had suggestions for what I need to try NEXT at Bonchon and so here is my 2nd Video that I just dropped with my Daughter!* czcams.com/video/j6mWNOvnNEg/video.html

    • @xXsEoUlMaNXx
      @xXsEoUlMaNXx Před 2 lety +2

      It's not the best authentic Korean fried chicken. KFC usually takes 20-30 min. It's double fried whole chicken and they serve it with pickled daikon radish. There is another style called ChiMaek which Bonchon seems more close to with which is a chicken (chi) and beer (maekju, hence Maek). If you can find the other style you will see the difference between the two but hope you enjoyed Bonchon.

    • @Elite_Employee
      @Elite_Employee Před 2 lety +1

      Where this channel been all my life? Bro you funny af

    • @Elite_Employee
      @Elite_Employee Před 2 lety +5

      My mans out here looking like a hybrid of uncle Phil from French price of bel air and suge knight

    • @dagreatestwonder23
      @dagreatestwonder23 Před 2 lety +1

      @@xXsEoUlMaNXx Yes it’s more like ChiMaek but still really good, i’ve always wanted to to the spicy korean fried chicken that looks like korean street food fried chicken never can find it in CT

    • @daniell8120
      @daniell8120 Před 2 lety

      Damn this dude is funny as hell and makes the food look so damn good

  • @Shabec2982
    @Shabec2982 Před 2 lety +610

    My brother is serving in the military and he’s stationed in Korea. We (mom dad and I) went to visit June 2019 and I had Korean BBQ and Korean fried chicken for the first time! Hands down the best food I’ve ever had to date.

    • @Cardboardachi
      @Cardboardachi Před 2 lety +8

      Make sure to hit up some street food chicken and some fully loaded rice dogs as well. We have Rice Dogs over in the North American market now though so maybe check closer to home too.

    • @Cardboardachi
      @Cardboardachi Před 2 lety +1

      Well, if you go back.

    • @sammcglockton4920
      @sammcglockton4920 Před 2 lety +4

      See!! THEY KNOW !! I was stationed there on the pen 3x!!! Loved it!

    • @PutYoRhymeOn
      @PutYoRhymeOn Před 2 lety +2

      My man !!!

    • @web3wizard381
      @web3wizard381 Před 2 lety

      @@Cardboardachi rice dogs as in dog meat?

  • @crisleroi299
    @crisleroi299 Před 2 lety +2257

    As a black man that spent 2 years in Korea, the first time I had Korean fried chicken at a spot in South Korea called Saku-Saku, I thought, "They might got us beat with this one."

    • @saizn9sr
      @saizn9sr Před 2 lety +36

      Lol

    • @scottcarville5033
      @scottcarville5033 Před 2 lety +83

      I've heard of this white guy a while back who made very good fried chicken I think he was a colonel of something or other or maybe it was just a title

    • @kimgoode1591
      @kimgoode1591 Před 2 lety +104

      Nah, it may be good. But nothing will ever be better than down south crispy seasoned momma/grandma/auntie fried chicken...

    • @Hope-Dasher
      @Hope-Dasher Před 2 lety +164

      @@scottcarville5033 meh😒😒 maybe when I was ten or eleven years old it was good but kfc is kinda like pop tarts great when your young but then you grow up and realize it’s just cardboard with frosting

    • @MrStone125
      @MrStone125 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Hope-Dasher it's still fried chicken? What? It's just basic that's all.

  • @diannainkorea
    @diannainkorea Před 2 lety +356

    Korean fried chicken is honestly amazing!! The great thing about living in Korea is the delivery of food can arrive in minutes! Glad you enjoyed it!! [Dianna]

    • @ocampbell1954
      @ocampbell1954 Před 2 lety +9

      You ain't never lied. Been to Korea a bunch of times and they've mastered fried chicken.

    • @fiend1385
      @fiend1385 Před 2 lety

      and its pretty cheap in some ares but still delicious

    • @bretmaverick9434
      @bretmaverick9434 Před 2 lety

      @Diannainkorea is Bonchon considered good in Korea?

    • @yohan1004
      @yohan1004 Před 2 lety

      Hey 🤗

    • @Forodk
      @Forodk Před 9 měsíci

      @@bretmaverick9434 its not bad, but definitely not the best

  • @CustomGrow420
    @CustomGrow420 Před 2 lety +76

    I'm glad you kept it real and gave Bonchon the recognition they deserve. I agree with you they make the BEST fried chicken!!

    • @envii_2
      @envii_2 Před 2 lety

      omg hey i watched ur channel since like 6 years ago love to see this from 5days ago when im watching this video rn 😆😂

    • @carticudi5132
      @carticudi5132 Před rokem +2

      YEAHYA!! WHAT UP CZcams CZcams YOUTUUUUUUUUBE

    • @nateb188
      @nateb188 Před rokem +1

      @@carticudi5132 WHAT UP, it’s ya boy jollie Ollie comin at you for customgrow420

    • @NylonMusk나일론머스크
      @NylonMusk나일론머스크 Před 7 měsíci

      As an Korean, please do not think Bonchon chicken as Korean chicken. They are one of the biggest failure of Korean Chicken. If you think Bonchon is good, bro… Bonchon’s website is basically closed and is and was one of the smallest chicken franchise. Which means failure. Yes it is just failure. I have tried that once… but it was no for me. You gotta try the real thing as soon as possible. You guys are wasting your life only using 10% of your sense of taste.
      They were almost bankrupt in Korea but became famous in other countries just by introducing a failed Korean Chicken which is still whole new level than others.
      Well, time will tell. When other successful chicken franchises from Korea spreads out, they will be closed down.

  • @VannieEats
    @VannieEats Před 2 lety +1503

    I’m so glad you enjoyed Korean fried chicken! It’s so good!😍

    • @DaymDrops
      @DaymDrops  Před 2 lety +216

      It went DOWN!!! Extra Crispy with Wild Flavor Action!!! 💥 🍗 💥🍗💥🍗

    • @PhillyChris
      @PhillyChris Před 2 lety +29

      @Johntavius Hayes watch the video?

    • @superman04p
      @superman04p Před 2 lety +10

      Now how you gonna ask the man where he got the chicken from in the comment section OF the video where he's doing the review from.... That's all but saying .... Just tell me cause I ain't watched the video !!! Lol 😆😆😂😂😆😂

    • @jjohnson6382
      @jjohnson6382 Před 2 lety

      @@superman04p Hulk vs Superman Hulk would beat Superman so bad

    • @yourface3154
      @yourface3154 Před 2 lety +1

      @@PhillyChris Could be asking the location, I've never heard of Bonchon.

  • @triifergg6114
    @triifergg6114 Před 2 lety +253

    My girl randomly took me to Bonchon once and I wasn't expecting much but damn when I tell you I almost fell off my chair shocked on how damn good their chicken was. They are def top tier

  • @Jae0803
    @Jae0803 Před 2 lety +35

    Food unites people. Always love to see people trying and enjoying food.

  • @jamesan9683
    @jamesan9683 Před 2 lety +108

    What's also a random history fact that I love as a korean, back in the day during the War An Africans American solider taught a Korean soldier how to fry chicken which then he made the first restaurant out of! so much love to both cultures~

    • @yapaul6226
      @yapaul6226 Před 2 lety

      Dude stfu. Koreans fried chicken is influenced by KFC. Stop spreading false info

    • @giuseppem8747
      @giuseppem8747 Před rokem

      oh yeah!

    • @JF098
      @JF098 Před rokem +1

      That's so wholesome, god bless that kind man

  • @jermaineevans6910
    @jermaineevans6910 Před 2 lety +287

    I'm originally from Georgia, and we make good fried chicken. I went to this Korean Fried Chicken spot in Queens, and let me tell you... soy garlic korean fried chicken do be hitting. It's crazy crispy and flavorful. They get the KFC title from the colonel for me

  • @Williamtipq
    @Williamtipq Před 2 lety +191

    Koreans are doing all sorts of beautiful things to food lately.

    • @Tusc9969
      @Tusc9969 Před 2 lety +62

      They've been doing it for a min. Some of us are just catching on.

    • @fearghalbarry7866
      @fearghalbarry7866 Před 2 lety +29

      ...lately? lol

    • @awarepenguin3376
      @awarepenguin3376 Před 2 lety +32

      Lmao who wants to tell him Koreans been eating good for a min…

    • @Profit_YW
      @Profit_YW Před 2 lety +3

      Thx

    • @leegamers1181
      @leegamers1181 Před 2 lety +10

      lately? Nah we been doing this for a while now

  • @DetailWizard
    @DetailWizard Před 2 lety +311

    My man, you heard about KFC? Korean Fried Chicken?😆 We take fried chicken seriously. Fun fact, in Korea, there are more chicken related restaurants than all McDonald's restaurants all over the world combine🤣

    • @caiosartori4499
      @caiosartori4499 Před 2 lety +3

      that can't be true

    • @_Bibim_
      @_Bibim_ Před 2 lety +72

      @@caiosartori4499 McDonald all over the world = 40k stores. chicken restaurants in korea = 90k stores. thanks

    • @jjyou1797
      @jjyou1797 Před 2 lety +2

      밋돌세님 여기서 보게 되다니요. ^^

    • @abouttime2569
      @abouttime2569 Před 2 lety +6

      Korea might have the best fried chicken in the world. Im not exaggerating.

    • @caiosartori4499
      @caiosartori4499 Před 2 lety +3

      @@_Bibim_ ok.. if u say so.. I can’t refute those infos, so I believe u

  • @martymartinez737
    @martymartinez737 Před 2 lety +344

    After watching your video, I've found a Bonchon 15 minutes away from my apartment, and had their soy garlic chicken wings with their seasoned fries. I just wanna thank you for introducing me to this place 🙏

    • @bonchon4980
      @bonchon4980 Před 2 lety +47

      Great starter order! Would love to see you again!

    • @oneiros0092
      @oneiros0092 Před 2 lety +8

      @@bonchon4980 damn you got a youtube

    • @heythereguys1
      @heythereguys1 Před 2 lety +1

      @@bonchon4980 Bonchon, please, if you can hear me... Let me order the sweet chili again. It's not on the menu anymore 😭

    • @saintgeorgefloyd9488
      @saintgeorgefloyd9488 Před 2 lety

      @@bonchon4980 BON CHAN NOTICE MEEE!!!!

    • @travisfranks9269
      @travisfranks9269 Před 2 lety +2

      @@bonchon4980 we need one in Greenville, SC

  • @brentduanefoster
    @brentduanefoster Před 2 lety +113

    Daym, your face when you bit into that chicken was all I needed to see.
    The crunch from the fries and the chicken spoke VOLUMES!!!

    • @bonchon4980
      @bonchon4980 Před 2 lety +3

      It truly was an epic moment right there!

    • @vkak1
      @vkak1 Před 2 lety +2

      Man was having an orgasm eating Dem chicken, lol

  • @michaelb2685
    @michaelb2685 Před 2 lety +97

    You got me googling Korean fired chicken near me right now. That first crunch sold me.

    • @j.alv2
      @j.alv2 Před 2 lety +3

      😭😭😭

    • @bizzy511
      @bizzy511 Před 2 lety +1

      Were you able to find some? It's delicious

    • @michaelb2685
      @michaelb2685 Před 2 lety +1

      @@bizzy511 no not yet. I can get Chinese fried chicken. 😆

    • @LeGheyTrash
      @LeGheyTrash Před 2 lety +8

      @@michaelb2685 here as a Korean American guy, here’s my recipe for Korean fried chicken if you can’t find a restaurant.
      Ingredients:
      3/1 pound of chicken thighs and drumsticks
      Pinch of salt and pepper
      2 cups of potato starch/cornstarch
      Any kind of neutral oil for frying
      2 - 2 1/2 tbsp of gochujang(Korean chili paste)
      Just a little bit of ketchup
      1/4 cup of honey
      1/4 cup of brown sugar
      2 tbsp of soy sauce
      1 tbsp of mirin
      2 tbsp of minced garlic
      1 tbsp of sesame oil
      1. Coat the chicken in potato starch/corn starch seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper
      2. Bring up your oil up to 347F/175C and fry your chickens from between 3 to 5 mins depending on the size of your chickens. Take your chicken out then pat it dry, then fry them til golden and crispy. DO NOT OVERCROWD THE PAN!
      3. Get another saucepan, combine the other ingredients that are listed upon. Heat the sauce over low to medium and make sure you stir it well. Once the sauce is bubbling, it means it’s done.
      4. Coat the fried chickens in the sauce you made and you may garnish it with peanuts/sesame seeds and sliced green onions

    • @michaelb2685
      @michaelb2685 Před 2 lety +3

      @@LeGheyTrash Thanks for the recipe.

  • @andrewsssx
    @andrewsssx Před 2 lety +36

    This man is making love to his food. "Don't be acting like dat, come here" LOL

  • @readerrabbit6690
    @readerrabbit6690 Před 2 lety +262

    I often forget how privileged I am living in San Jose where we have a plethora of Korean fried chicken

  • @sultaiftw3589
    @sultaiftw3589 Před 2 lety +447

    Korean fried chicken actually has American roots. US soldiers brought fried chicken with them during the US military occupation of korea. From there, the recipe trickled out of the military bases where it was adapted to better fit the tastes of the Koreans making it.

    • @overplayed3553
      @overplayed3553 Před 2 lety +31

      i like korean chicken better it’s so good

    • @youngtisa8675
      @youngtisa8675 Před 2 lety +24

      Shit defo taste better than american chicken

    • @y2dub64
      @y2dub64 Před 2 lety +29

      “The recipe for frying chicken was already a form of cooking in the 15th century, so it is presumed that it has been cooked since the Korean - Goryeo Dynasty”.

    • @tainanking
      @tainanking Před 2 lety +3

      I think korean fried chicken is less salty and more heavy on the sauces. I prefer a extra crispy kfc or popeyes if I'm craving actually fried chicken. If it's like small chicken bites or something then korean maybe but korean fried chicken is still awesome

    • @hadesjanitor9680
      @hadesjanitor9680 Před 2 lety +8

      @@y2dub64 The cooking process was different than modern fried chicken. It's fried with oil, then has a mixture of flour, soy sauce, oil and vinegar added and fried again.

  • @brendapboyd513
    @brendapboyd513 Před 2 lety +53

    Don’t knock the pickled daikon radish. It is amazing and comes with most orders free-either the daikon or cole slaw are both excellent. We like their chicken with bulgogi fried rice-Delish. They twice fry the wings; hence their crispness!!!!!!

    • @bonchon4980
      @bonchon4980 Před 2 lety +6

      Great to hear that you like our sides, they are delish.

    • @daynejoseph2366
      @daynejoseph2366 Před 2 lety +1

      Scrolled down to post this. My faith in humanity is restored. I usually get two sides of pickled radish. 🤤🤤🤤

    • @KelKilimanjaro
      @KelKilimanjaro Před 2 lety +1

      Pickled radish goes in

  • @garyzhang5895
    @garyzhang5895 Před 2 lety +4

    6:03 😂 best part
    “It ain’t even greasy family…..why…..*takes another bite*”

  • @DanteDaButtPlug
    @DanteDaButtPlug Před 2 lety +117

    Extremely happy for you and your new Netflix series! I can’t think of anyone in the food review game on Netflix that deserves it more man!! Much love.

    • @ilovejesus9303
      @ilovejesus9303 Před 2 lety +2

      What's the name of the Netflix series he is doing

    • @ms.t8313
      @ms.t8313 Před 2 lety +8

      @@ilovejesus9303 the series on Netflix is called Fresh,fried & crispy. You will love it!

    • @ilovejesus9303
      @ilovejesus9303 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ms.t8313 Thanks so much

    • @reheatedpizza7292
      @reheatedpizza7292 Před 2 lety

      @@ms.t8313 i knew i recognized him from somewhere lol

  • @msteidy5841
    @msteidy5841 Před 2 lety +88

    I just tried korean fried chicken for the first time a couple of weeks ago from a spot in Edison, Nj called Boom Boom chicken and it blew my mind. I couldnt believe how good the soy garlic chicken (spicy) was. It wasnt greasy at all and didnt upset my stomach, definitely recommend to anyone who haven't tried it before.

    • @paulkim8298
      @paulkim8298 Před 2 lety +4

      Try mad for chicken when you’re in queens

    • @gotrice101
      @gotrice101 Před 2 lety +1

      Boc Boc Chicken is a good KFC spot in NJ. My colleagues swear better than Bonchon.

    • @ethanlee7642
      @ethanlee7642 Před 2 lety +1

      Boom boom is hands down the best. Spicy is my favorite....

    • @mykiisubtle
      @mykiisubtle Před 2 lety

      Oh nice. I just had Seoul Fried Chicken in Edison a few weeks ago. Best I've ever had!
      I'll have to give boom boom a try

    • @xelanihc
      @xelanihc Před 2 lety +2

      I recommend Peck Peck in Teaneck, NJ. I’ll have to try Boom Boom and Boc Boc for sure.

  • @PongGod
    @PongGod Před 2 lety +31

    They're both good, but I prefer the soy garlic. That crunch, though, they've figured out something special there. Amazing.

  • @masmik70
    @masmik70 Před 2 lety +72

    Bra I’m impressed by your culinary opinion of KFC (Korean Fried Chicken)! Your expression after that first bite had me rolling on da floor! You got yourself another subscriber brotha. I’m Korean btw, not that it matters, but actually it does cuz you got it spot on what us Koreans knew for a long time. Keep up da great vids! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽😂

  • @jacobdossi2883
    @jacobdossi2883 Před 2 lety +55

    You’re a foo!!! Lol the face after that delightful crisp bite of the the sweet chili is priceless!!! Still laughing every time I see it!!

  • @patrickbailey5926
    @patrickbailey5926 Před 2 lety +267

    as a black man that was stationed in South Korea, I must say they have the best damn wings I ever had in my life… that soy garlic with honey mustard 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @amai_zing
    @amai_zing Před 2 lety +20

    I love Bon Chon - probably my favorite fried chicken place, and fried chicken is my favorite food... I'm sorry, but no one does fried chicken better than Koreans - super crispy, crunchy outside, extremely tender and juicy inside... It's everything fried chicken should be
    Next time (and I'm sure you'll be back), try the Spicy sauce - the Chili sauce is good, but I always have to do half Spicy wings, and half Soy Garlic, because they're both amazing, and I can't ever neglect one

  • @patriciap7891
    @patriciap7891 Před 2 lety +7

    I had Bonchon for the first time while on vacation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I’m telling you....the BEST ever! 👏🏽👏🏽💯❤️

  • @mijoh2
    @mijoh2 Před 2 lety +62

    Dude, I've been watching your vids for a couple years now. I don't comment much, but I am a big fan. One of the few times I did comment was explicitly to STRONGLY recommend you review BonChon. That was a couple years ago. I thought you were finally getting around to it. To say we never clued you in on BonChon is not fair. They RULE the fried chicken game as you can finally see and I'm sure I'm not the only one to have told you that in the past. Glad to see you finally checked them out. Keep up the outstanding work.

    • @WGTBollox
      @WGTBollox Před 2 lety +1

      Food looks fire 👍

    • @alz397
      @alz397 Před 2 lety

      So glad you said this! I told him the same thing on one of his videos. About Bon Chon a very long time ago! 🤗🤗🙏🏽

    • @richrod0122
      @richrod0122 Před 2 lety

      I don’t they franchised til more recently I don’t think Chicago got their first restaurant till two years ago

    • @mijoh2
      @mijoh2 Před 2 lety

      @@richrod0122 Bonchon has been in the northeast WAY longer than that.

    • @gunkyzip
      @gunkyzip Před 2 lety

      you know this is paid advertisement, yea? it's a miracle he hasn't been spanked with numerous violations by the FTC.

  • @exquizit_d
    @exquizit_d Před 2 lety +156

    Drumsticks, bulgogi, rice, pork bun and season fries is what I get every time. Lasts me for the next three meals.

    • @dollypalmer6086
      @dollypalmer6086 Před 2 lety +6

      👑🖤🤗YES BULGOGI😝🖤👑

    • @CallmeQuayZ
      @CallmeQuayZ Před 2 lety +1

      Yum

    • @Don-hc4gk
      @Don-hc4gk Před 2 lety

      That's about $60 isn't it?

    • @exquizit_d
      @exquizit_d Před 2 lety +1

      @@Don-hc4gk a bit more when you factor tax and tip. I gotta save up for those trips lol.

  • @kdw1809
    @kdw1809 Před 2 lety +10

    I love your professional breakdown on how the flavor and the texture goes! love your videos sir

  • @JF098
    @JF098 Před rokem +10

    When you went right back in for your second bite of the spicy chicken instead of commenting on it after your first bite, I knew it was hella good 😂👍 Them Koreans really do be making bomb food

  • @reginaldjohnson9289
    @reginaldjohnson9289 Před 2 lety +51

    That Bonchon chicken changed my life. When it opened here in Philly, it was a treasure found…. I thought you knew 😳

    • @chau3973
      @chau3973 Před 2 lety +1

      i go there in philly and those wings changed my wing game

    • @champagnesosa6429
      @champagnesosa6429 Před 2 lety +1

      You should try soho then. It’s in north east Philly and I’d say it’s a lil better than bonchon

    • @Jacob_Weikel
      @Jacob_Weikel Před 2 lety +1

      Not sure where in Philly you are but Andy’s chicken in Port Richmond serves some SUPER good Korean fried chicken. The sweet chili and hot are my favorite, but the golden soy is also super good

    • @champagnesosa6429
      @champagnesosa6429 Před 2 lety

      @@Jacob_Weikel I’m def gonna check it out.

    • @GAZA1gully
      @GAZA1gully Před 2 lety

      I’m philly and I ll go check all the spot y’all talking about

  • @kareembrown1673
    @kareembrown1673 Před 2 lety +37

    The second I saw bonchon I knew you were in for a treat. That Korean fried chicken BUSSIN.. I used to live there in South Korea and it blew lit mind … the crunch.. mouth watering

    • @SojuNinja
      @SojuNinja Před 2 lety +3

      This. Fried chicken in South Korea with beer just hit different.

    • @fmfdocbotl4358
      @fmfdocbotl4358 Před 2 lety

      @@SojuNinja soju

  • @joeh8858
    @joeh8858 Před 2 lety

    I’ve been watching damn now since like 100k subs crazy how much you’re channel as grown and how much your content has too. And now you’ve got your own show coming on Netflix crazy man keep going you deserve it all man

  • @SUN-it6rf
    @SUN-it6rf Před 2 lety +1

    Your explanation of the experience was absolutely amazing ! Subscribed ! 👍🏼👍🏼
    First time I ate Bonchon , I was hooked. My trips to NYC was always had Bonchon. Now there is one walking distance from my house in Jacksonville , Florida. Love it. 💗💗💗

  • @NelaZisser
    @NelaZisser Před 2 lety +430

    Wooo my fav 😍 you gotta try maple garlic butter Korean fried chicken!! It's legit 🔥

  • @Prophezora
    @Prophezora Před 2 lety +115

    Omg...you can hear the crunch on those fries! Those were probably really good!

    • @theinitiate110
      @theinitiate110 Před 2 lety +4

      Exactly what I was thinking. Those fries look delicious.

    • @NoEphingIdea
      @NoEphingIdea Před 2 lety

      Daym could make yogurt crunch he's so obnoxious while he eats

    • @osnapitzcristal
      @osnapitzcristal Před 2 lety +5

      @@NoEphingIdea i won’t lie, i laughed, but just don’t watch things that you don’t like 😭 you’re only hurting yourself 😂

    • @brentduanefoster
      @brentduanefoster Před 2 lety

      Man!!!! That crunch spoke volumes. Plus, Daym hadn’t even dipped them in ketchup, which tells you how bomb those thangs are.

  • @isiah7806
    @isiah7806 Před 2 lety +23

    I just tried the Bonchon in Jax, Fla…Oh My !
    Daym did not exaggerate about the taste, the crispiness of the chicken and the fries(??!!), Oh My again !
    The shredded beef tacos…heck even the sweet tea was fantastic.
    I tried our local Treylor Park restaurant in Nocatee (props to Ur Netflix show!). The food was decent, but Bonchon did not disappoint at all.
    From the food, to the service. Everything was on point.
    Thx for the info and hopefully a season 2 of “Fresh, Fried & Crispy”!

  • @Indigoism96
    @Indigoism96 Před 2 lety +2

    I just realised that you're the "Oh my goodness, oh my daym" guy watching halfway through the video. It's nice to see you again man.
    Really love the Soy Garlic Korean fried chicken. It hits the spot.

  • @DJXcalibur
    @DJXcalibur Před 2 lety +212

    Man BonChon has some of the best fried chicken I’ve tasted! Especially their garlic soy wings! Those fries are ALWAYS bomb!! Always on my list to purchase when there!!

    • @ballislifeali6985
      @ballislifeali6985 Před 2 lety +3

      Me and my girl just tried it couple months ago shit is amazing !!!!

    • @paule2978
      @paule2978 Před 2 lety +5

      Crave Mad for Chicken - Boston. Best Korean fried spicy drumsticks.

    • @MistaWordz
      @MistaWordz Před 2 lety +1

      Them spicy joints are 🔥 too

    • @2kchallengewith4video
      @2kchallengewith4video Před 2 lety +3

      Yall be eatin good

    • @alexrgee
      @alexrgee Před 2 lety +1

      @@paule2978 Both places make amazing chicken. I could go for either one right now.

  • @Spacejockey426
    @Spacejockey426 Před 2 lety +14

    This was the second favorite Daym Drops review (the first is his review of Neil's Donuts in Wallingford, CT from about two years ago). The sheer amazement that he has found a Korean place making perhaps the best fried chicken and French fries he has ever had, plus chastising us, his Foodie Fam, for not telling him about the place in the last 12 years - classic Daym! BTW - if you haven't seen his Netflix show, it's great. I still have to get me some hogfish . .. .

    • @IshaBoyTV
      @IshaBoyTV Před 2 lety +1

      Man I saw that episode with the hogfish and yes! I HAVE to try it

  • @shaynenelson481
    @shaynenelson481 Před 2 lety

    Daym I love your videos, that smile after trying your first drum is priceless. Keep up the good work bruther, thank u for all u do for all of us. ✌🏻

  • @chefboylee
    @chefboylee Před 2 lety +6

    Dude you chose the right place to try Korean fried chicken at. I absolutely love BonChon. Got me craving it now

  • @blowfish8203
    @blowfish8203 Před 2 lety +20

    There are like 4 korean chicken places near me where I always rotate at, it's that good. I love how they're ultra crispy, not too greasy, and flavor is off the hook.

  • @ReynaldoRivera
    @ReynaldoRivera Před 2 lety +22

    In a busy restaurant, you can still catch those crispy sounds with every bite despite the chicken being glazed. And then those fries so good they stand on their own. OOOOOooo I want to visit!

  • @BlancoDasMe
    @BlancoDasMe Před 2 lety +22

    Yo if I owned a restaurant I would want this man to do a review on mine lol he be making the food sound madddd good 😂

  • @AJfanboy1
    @AJfanboy1 Před 2 lety +2

    I just came across this video, and now I'm a subscriber. I'll probably spend the day binge watching more. I just wish there was a Bonchon closer than 1.5 hours away. I watch a chef that made some Korean fried chicken and she suggested Pomegranate Molasses to make the sauce. Now I want to try the Korean Fried Chicken even more.

  • @EricMa
    @EricMa Před 2 lety +50

    Dude, I’m happy you finally got to have Korean fried chicken. Bonchon is like the McDonalds of Korean fried chicken though. Try some of the better chains and then some of the mom and pop joints.

    • @Pepe-ts9ec
      @Pepe-ts9ec Před 2 lety +4

      Agreed. There are so many Korean joints that do fried chicken far better.

    • @zachwhite4975
      @zachwhite4975 Před 2 lety +7

      Bon Chon still slaps.

    • @kevinstfort
      @kevinstfort Před 2 lety +2

      I actually prefer BBQ Golden Olive.

    • @bonchon4980
      @bonchon4980 Před 2 lety

      @@zachwhite4975 Yes we do!

    • @RealMargotRobbie
      @RealMargotRobbie Před 2 lety +5

      @@Pepe-ts9ec I live in Korea and in terms of chains it's ALL ABOUT Puradak nowadays... Their famous Black Aoli and Gochu Mayo... Good lord...

  • @JelaniB28
    @JelaniB28 Před 2 lety +16

    I’m surprised you haven’t had Bonchon yet. 😄 On another note, I would love to see you and Mark Wiens do a collaboration and react to new food at the same time. I think the both of you have the best facial reactions to food on CZcams.

  • @javioushurd3516
    @javioushurd3516 Před 2 lety

    Family your EYEEEEEEES! When you took your first bite of the soy garlic is classic! You had me over here in tears 😂😂😂

  • @stwhit9979
    @stwhit9979 Před 2 lety +2

    Daym! Me and my family thanks you for your review of Bonchon Chicken. We have gone a few places on the strength of your endorsement. Always satisfied, but this my friend is the ultimate. We consider ourselves The Bonchon Family.

  • @tinomartinez7820
    @tinomartinez7820 Před 2 lety +17

    I was stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea for two years. Let me tell yall mannn that Korean fried chicken is the best I've had! Souku Souku and Tiba were the spots.

    • @miraeja
      @miraeja Před 2 lety

      the base is where i went to get flaming hot cheetos when i was young ha

  • @Carguy0882
    @Carguy0882 Před 2 lety +175

    Daym, I never heard of BonChon until watching this video and oh my God as soon as I saw you crunching into that chicken I immediately googled the closest BonChon to me and I am so shocked and happy to see that there's one 20 minutes from my house!!! I'm going TOMORROW

    • @dirtyddixon
      @dirtyddixon Před 2 lety +5

      I did the same thing only closet to me is hrs away :(((

    • @JordanHart
      @JordanHart Před 2 lety +7

      Commenting to hear how you liked it 👀

    • @davidmckesey7119
      @davidmckesey7119 Před 2 lety +6

      Let us know what you think

    • @Carguy0882
      @Carguy0882 Před 2 lety +65

      Friends, all I can say is DAYM!!!! That chicken is slapping!!! Had drums/wings, mix of soy and the spicy. That spicy drum was the truth!!! My god. Sad I've been missing out all this time but will be at least a once a week stop for me from here on out

    • @BoomerLoveforGenZ
      @BoomerLoveforGenZ Před 2 lety +4

      Same!

  • @dchen_
    @dchen_ Před 2 lety +1

    4:57 Winter going "Yeah yea yeah!" perfectly summarizes his first bite

  • @Greenscyth22
    @Greenscyth22 Před 2 lety +4

    I'm glad he hit up a Bonchon for his first time. There is one of these near where I use to live and I'd go there every other week. The line is ALWAYS around the corner too. Gotta go with the Soy Garlic with some of the coleslaw and some diakon radishes on the side. And always..ALWAYS get some of the dipping sauce for the wings, be they bone-in or boneless.

  • @kitachangelives8094
    @kitachangelives8094 Před 2 lety +58

    I WANT SOME BONCHON! Man that crispy bite sounds like it's everything 😋 yeah next time I'm in Connecticut it's on the list.

    • @jay4hes
      @jay4hes Před 2 lety +6

      It's a chain look them up might be I ne near you

    • @meversace
      @meversace Před 2 lety +1

      Look it up. It's in more States than just Connecticut. NH, FL, VA, NYC and Long Island areas, NJ, MA, MD, DE, OH, NC, DC, CA, MI, IL, GA, TX, CO, MN, AZ. I think I got them all. Of course it's not in my area of NY. No shocker there.

  • @randyh.7782
    @randyh.7782 Před 2 lety +38

    The Pork Buns from Bonchon are great. Pork Belly, soy garlic sauce, coleslaw, sesame seeds, cucumber, katsu sauce and a spicy sauce, in a folded soft bun. They're really good.

    • @akahee22
      @akahee22 Před 2 lety +2

      Minus the coleslaw and cucumber I'll take it 🙌🏿🤣

    • @randyh.7782
      @randyh.7782 Před 2 lety +6

      @@akahee22 Normally, I am NOT A FAN of coleslaw, but it really works well, on their Pork Buns. Plus, the cucumber slice give a nice crunch/snap. It's a great contrast of flavors and textures.

    • @awarepenguin3376
      @awarepenguin3376 Před 2 lety +4

      Shout out for giving us the inside scoop.

    • @randyh.7782
      @randyh.7782 Před 2 lety +4

      @@awarepenguin3376 No doubt! Great quality and well worth the purchase.

    • @MoBaconLives
      @MoBaconLives Před 2 lety +1

      @@akahee22 the way the make coleslaw is different than the American way, you should definitely try it

  • @holden6104
    @holden6104 Před 2 lety +4

    There really is nothing else like it when it comes to fried chicken. Opens up a new chapter in life.

  • @spf4yt
    @spf4yt Před 2 lety

    Got room in the family for an older guy and his dog? Enjoyed this video after after my 2nd shift job. Had to subscribe. Thank you for the big ole grin you brought to my face. May you and your loved ones be blessed all through the new year. Slainte!

  • @adamaiello9840
    @adamaiello9840 Před 2 lety +33

    When you finally realize the Colonel has been playing us for a long time... The REAL KFC!!! Welcome to the movement, Daym!!

  • @AggroSamurai
    @AggroSamurai Před 2 lety +16

    Loved the review. To really do korean fried chicken right, gotta have it with rice and banchan. For beginners, when it comes to banchan might want to start out with something not too foreign like Sigeumchi Namul (spinach dish) and Oi Muchim (cucumber kimchi)

  • @robertlussier2944
    @robertlussier2944 Před 2 lety +37

    I'm so glad this popped up in my recommended list.
    Brings back memories of eating fried chicken on the street, late at night in Busan in the '80s.
    Great video👍

  • @rel2relrel600
    @rel2relrel600 Před 2 lety +19

    My girl watched youtube regarding Korean street food "Fried chicken" and she made it for me by the recipe and since then, my tongue and taste buds haven't been the same since......and I've eaten fried chicken in 42 states and over 393 cities and internationally 8 countries, 50 townships and 41 regions as a black man. So, I say Sayonara Southern fried chicken.
    Oh, Sayonara is "Goodbye" in Japanese not Korean, well back to Korean fried chicken, I go.

  • @rebeccamcclure8264
    @rebeccamcclure8264 Před 2 lety +23

    I had those for the first time last month in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I was thoroughly impressed. I live in St. Louis. Come and try a black owned crab place. Cluster Buster, owned by a young black guy. Awesome!!!!!

    • @thebibagirrrlshow7748
      @thebibagirrrlshow7748 Před 2 lety

      We are going to try the Gaithersburg, MD location tonight, rewatching this video to find out what to order, & then your review caught my eye! Thanks for letting me know the location near us is just as good as the one Daym reviewed!😃🍗

  • @linlohan26
    @linlohan26 Před 2 lety +7

    Just had this 2 days ago! Absolutely love Bonchon…originally had it for the the 1st time in nyc…and literally ate it every week. Put so many of my friends and family on….and each time they were pleasantly surprised…even my Jamaican mom who hates outside food…and doesn’t want nobody’s fried chix but her own! Ask me if I brought any home lol. Now I’m in CT and while I found my love (bonchon) was in New Haven CT, it was nowhere near me…And literally a year after moving here, they built one in Fairfield CT! Where of course I became a regular ;) definitely got us beat so I’ve officially joined them!

  • @scottbigee
    @scottbigee Před 2 lety +1

    Dood this is my first time on your channel and it was so amazing how you rated the fries. You can tell that you are definitely a real Foodie!! Big ups to you!!!

  • @frankmyrand
    @frankmyrand Před 2 lety

    9:30 I love it when you get all poetic while describing the food and its flavors

  • @droop561
    @droop561 Před 2 lety +18

    Whenever u see him take multiple bites without an interruption u know it’s good 😂

  • @Korea4Me
    @Korea4Me Před 2 lety +13

    Oh man, you didn't want the radish side dish. 🙁 That's my favourite side dish with Korean fried chicken. 😋

  • @MiamiCali706
    @MiamiCali706 Před 2 lety +27

    So much great food in Korea. Especially street food. I'd love to see you travel there and review all of it someday.

  • @nom928
    @nom928 Před 2 lety +3

    9:38 Bonchon better give this man a sponsorship. 😂

  • @kylecolby3581
    @kylecolby3581 Před 2 lety +9

    The reaction to the fries was great…. But that first chicken bite looked like it changed a life!!!! Great video

  • @cynlev
    @cynlev Před 2 lety +47

    So glad you reviewed Bon Chon. Been hooked for 6 years! Please, PLEASE review the bulgogi tacos w/sauce!!! Taco Bell ain't got NOTHING like this! Love your videos Daym! You inspire me 😀 And DEFINITELY try the spicy wings!!!!

    • @randyh.7782
      @randyh.7782 Před 2 lety +2

      Now I know the next item I'll try later today, when I stop at BonChon. Thanks for the recommendation!

  • @cavemanabc
    @cavemanabc Před 2 lety

    I love your deep philosophical analysis of the delicious food as you are eating! I just subscribed! Hello from Canada!

  • @xxuncexx
    @xxuncexx Před rokem +2

    8:52 Them are some mighty strong words. But I can't deny it's a top competitor absolutely.

  • @DC-hh5uq
    @DC-hh5uq Před 2 lety +5

    So happy you did this one! I’ve been telling my peeps for years to pls try Korean fried chicken.. it’s in its own world! For realz!!

  • @Dragoon1776
    @Dragoon1776 Před 2 lety +5

    I had my first Korean Fried Chicken when I was stationed in South Korea on the DMZ. Had some great food from little shops. I was very happy to see a Bonchon Restaurant right here where I live in Costa Mesa, California.

  • @Triceflaws
    @Triceflaws Před 2 lety +33

    Is there going to be a season 2 to your Netflix series Fresh, Fried, and Crispy??? Please say yes.

    • @modelotimefooooo1853
      @modelotimefooooo1853 Před 2 lety +2

      if it hits netflix's TOP 10 it more than likely will get renewed for a S2😁

    • @randyh.7782
      @randyh.7782 Před 2 lety +2

      I hope it gets renewed for season 2. I watched all 8 episodes. The Baltimore episode was hilarious.

  • @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460

    I am so happy to see you, Mr. Daym!!! Happy New Year to you! 🤗

  • @marc2284
    @marc2284 Před 2 lety +9

    Daym making the Fried chicken stereotype true in this vid lol 😂 he devoured that chicken and I’m not made at him at all. My foody senses have wanted to try Bonchon.

  • @kimberlyyoung6517
    @kimberlyyoung6517 Před 2 lety +10

    Now I wish we had a Bon Chon in my town. Especially after I heard that crunch from the fries and that chicken

  • @debsreno911
    @debsreno911 Před 2 lety

    This is a great idea for a new video series, for Daym to taste food he hasn't eaten before.

  • @irishmigit
    @irishmigit Před 2 lety

    Thank you for making me feel correct in getting two of their lunch specials on my first day off every week for the last few months now.

  • @DoesItTasteNice
    @DoesItTasteNice Před 2 lety +7

    The sound of the crunch on those fries was mesmerising 😋🙌

  • @davidfitwe
    @davidfitwe Před 2 lety +6

    I can't remember the last time we saw Daym devour something so much. I really don't think he liked the chicken.......he loved it! I hope he did an App Review.

  • @spyc_ramen4541
    @spyc_ramen4541 Před 2 lety

    I commemted a few months back about Bonchon and how you should of checked out this joint and you finally did! Glad you ended 2021 being able to try this and experience this joint!!
    See ya'll in 2022 everyone! HAPPY NEW YEARS!!🥳🥳🥳

  • @thehunter7422
    @thehunter7422 Před 2 lety

    Man I ain't gonna lie , you're making my mouth watery with the descriptions right now ( heavy pause lol ) haven't ate yet and I really want to go to this place now lol. Too bad I live in Canada and ain't got a passport 😥 plus Covid going around which would make it harder to travel. Man I'm missing out so many good places in the states

  • @Panicatthejazz
    @Panicatthejazz Před 2 lety +60

    I’ve never had Korean fried chicken, sounds delicious 🤤

    • @mikegreen3680
      @mikegreen3680 Před 2 lety +1

      Same here! 😋😋

    • @ray9851
      @ray9851 Před 2 lety +4

      If you get the chance.. it'll change your life

    • @nygeriunprence
      @nygeriunprence Před 2 lety +2

      It’s better than Black fried chicken lowkey 🤫

    • @davidmckesey7119
      @davidmckesey7119 Před 2 lety +2

      Life changing they do it better then any others

    • @jayeell1253
      @jayeell1253 Před 2 lety +1

      It's good, but also if you go to the right place

  • @ricardop9753
    @ricardop9753 Před 2 lety +5

    Blessings to you Daym Drops 🙏🏾

  • @kourtjestr552
    @kourtjestr552 Před 2 lety +1

    13:45 floored me🤣🤣🤣🤣 I cannot wait to see this. You earned everything you came up to be.

  • @seven_hundred-seven_hundred

    Thank you. Very nice. (Your real-time observations and obviously honest reactions are truly remarkable...)

  • @crispcat
    @crispcat Před 2 lety +13

    This was my gateway drug into Korean food. Just let it happen. 😜

  • @Hellspawn05
    @Hellspawn05 Před 2 lety +8

    Never knew Daym hadn't tried out Bonchon yet but yeah here in NYC we have some spots and became a fan of theirs too when my coworkers introduced me to them years ago. Granted, we have other Korean Fried chicken spots but yeah the Korean style is great.

  • @richiec2264
    @richiec2264 Před 2 lety

    if you have the opportunity to, you should definitely try Hoododak! Glad you got to try and share the love for Korean Fried Chicken!

  • @BiancaEmery504
    @BiancaEmery504 Před 2 lety +1

    I absolutely love Bonchon. I always get the wings half and half. They are a little bit away from where we live and it's still amazing when my husband brings it home.

  • @MoBaconLives
    @MoBaconLives Před 2 lety +6

    It's like you found the holy Grail. You've found a whole new world, Korean fried chicken is on another level.

  • @mkygod
    @mkygod Před 2 lety +8

    I recommend eating it with their coleslaw or pickled radish. They perfectly tame any spiciness from the wings, espeically if you get their Spicy wings.

  • @josephmeetstravel9762
    @josephmeetstravel9762 Před 2 lety +6

    I went to Korea twice! I fell in love with the Korean chicken there! Best chicken ever!

  • @ML-ro6in
    @ML-ro6in Před 2 lety +4

    Koreans love fried chicken. I discovered it over15 years ago when they used to sell it at Korean supermarkets before it was popular. Sweet and spicy, so good that it's addictive.