Korean Fried-Chicken Chain Plans Oakland Locale

OAKLAND, CA — Bonchon, a worldwide chain known for its "crunch out loud" Korean-style chicken, is planning to open its third area restaurant in December 2022 in Oakland.

The franchise owner is Harry Johnson Jr., and the site-selection process is underway, according to management. The planned Oakland eatery is part of the company's expansion goals for the San Francisco Bay area. Other nearby locations are in Berkeley and San Leandro.

“There is no questioning the love that Bay Area residents have for Bonchon and our wide array of Asian-fusion offerings, so we know that Loc’s location will be welcomed with open arms,” said Greg Buchanan, Bonchon chief administrative officer.

The fast-growing Bonchon launched in 2002 in South Korea, and now operates more than 385 locations worldwide, including 13 in the SF Bay Area.

The operation has garnered fans with its hand-breaded, double-fried chicken, brushed with signature sauces.

In addition to chicken wings, strips and drumsticks, Bonchon's menu also offers potstickers, takoyaki (fried octopus dumplings with Japanese mayo and katsu sauce), pork buns, Korean tacos, edamame, bulgogi (thinly sliced, marinated ribeye with mushrooms and scallions), tteokbokki (rice cakes simmered in spicy broth with fish cakes, scallions, onions and topped with mozzarella cheese and kimari), bibimbap (white rice, quinoa, vegetables, sesame seeds and egg), kimchi cole slaw and sesame ginger salad.

For more information on Bonchon, follow this link. And if December 2022 is too long to wait to try the dishes, head to locations at 2050 Berkeley Way in Berkeley or 1275 Washington Ave. in San Leandro.

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