Comments on: KyoChon: First Taste Does Not Leave Me Wanting More

By: Jordan

Jordan — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:17:25 +0000

place is sooo gross. I went to the one in Flushing. It really is the type of place where I think you need to be into the culture of Korean food. Otherwise it is disgusting. Well put dude. I 2nd the motion to boycott this place. Also the wait time is SOO LONG!! I could have gone back home and cooked myself

By: Trying Out Kyochon Chicken in Midtown : The Modern Age

Trying Out Kyochon Chicken in Midtown : The Modern Age — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:30:41 +0000

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By: chubbychinesegirl

chubbychinesegirl — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:37:43 +0000

2 million bucks in decoration and make it all sorta fast foodish? i don’ get it… I like how old Bon Chon across the street use to be a hang out place where you could get Lychee soju and chill… sort of like a snack/lounge kinda place… i was hoping they would do the same since i’m not into mad for chicken…
Though I had kyochon in queens and i liked it better than bon chon….

By: H-E

H-E — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:55:04 +0000

Never had bonchon, but people say its amazing. NYCFG why don’t you find the best bonchon place in the city and then I’ll go.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:53:10 +0000

@Esther: Bonchon (mad for chicken) across the street didn’t go the fast food route and is much better than this so called Kyochon.

This place was horrible in my opinion. Everything was bad about it. And I agree with NYCFG regarding the space. As my friend put it, this place is like the Virgin America of korean fried chicken. unfortunately, they don’t go well together.

By: Esther

Esther — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:09:43 +0000

I’m not sure when or why Kyochon and Bonchon both decided to go the fast food route. The ones in Flushing are both sit-down places, with a nice decor and table service.

This ktown opening has been anticipated for so long, like you said. Way to steer people away with too many confusing menu items!

With that said, my favorite Korean chicken vote still goes to Unidentified Flying Chickens in Jackson Heights.

By: gingerspice

gingerspice — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:56:33 +0000

Leave to to NYCFG to be the first to hit Kyochon. Thanks for the advice – think I’ll wait a while before I check it out!

By: RWordplay

RWordplay — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:41:40 +0000

Very well written and as usual extremely helpful. I have to admit more than a little disappointment. I too have waited for KyoChon to open, and the last thing I want is “bad” fast food in an over-stimulated environment. Pity because the opportunity to create something interesting was apparently thrown away.

I might take a look the next time I walk but I’m now in no hurry. As for the hot sauce, I’ve eaten enough “brutal” Korean to go out of my way.

Thanks Lawrence. Well done.