Bonchon, arguably one of the best South Korean fried chicken chains, is on its way to Tampa.
The new Tampa location has been rumored for over a year now, and over the last couple weeks, Bonchon started posting multiple job openings. But according to the company, the new outpost will finally make its debut in the USF area, at 2308 E Fletcher Ave., which shares a plaza with Taco Bus and Domino's.
For the unfamiliar, the chain is a favorite of rapper Action Bronson, who visited the New York location in his "Fuck, That's Delicious" series for Viceland. Besides double-fried, extra crispy Korean wings, the fast-casual spot features bibimbap bowls, pork belly buns, Korean tacos, bulgogi fries, a full beer and wine menu and more.
Florida's first Bonchon opened in Orlando in 2017, and the chain has since grown its footprint in the Sunshine State, with new locations in St. Johns and Jacksonville.
Bonchon joins a Tampa food scene that currently hosts a few solid Korean fried chicken options, like K-Chicken & Grill on Dale Mabry, bb.q Chicken in Carrollwood, and Soul of Korea in Temple Terrace.
As of now, no exact opening date for the Tampa location has been announced, though there's some speculation it may open mid to late August.
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The new Tampa location has been rumored for over a year now, and over the last couple weeks, Bonchon started posting multiple job openings. But according to the company, the new outpost will finally make its debut in the USF area, at 2308 E Fletcher Ave., which shares a plaza with Taco Bus and Domino's.
For the unfamiliar, the chain is a favorite of rapper Action Bronson, who visited the New York location in his "Fuck, That's Delicious" series for Viceland. Besides double-fried, extra crispy Korean wings, the fast-casual spot features bibimbap bowls, pork belly buns, Korean tacos, bulgogi fries, a full beer and wine menu and more.
Florida's first Bonchon opened in Orlando in 2017, and the chain has since grown its footprint in the Sunshine State, with new locations in St. Johns and Jacksonville.
Bonchon joins a Tampa food scene that currently hosts a few solid Korean fried chicken options, like K-Chicken & Grill on Dale Mabry, bb.q Chicken in Carrollwood, and Soul of Korea in Temple Terrace.
As of now, no exact opening date for the Tampa location has been announced, though there's some speculation it may open mid to late August.
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