Bonchon Dinner 2018-05-19

Bonchon Dinner 2018-05-19
1020 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 267-639-6686
https://bonchon.com/korean-fried-chicken-chinatown-philadelphia-pa/

Whenever there's a hankering for Korean Fried Chicken, Bonchon in Chinatown is always a place to consider.

With a friend visiting we decided to convene at Bonchon for some Korean Fried Chicken.
We ordered Yogurt Soju (Yoju) and Frozen Yogurt Soju (Froju) along with two orders of Fried Chicken (half soy half spicy).  One order was of Drumsticks and Wings and the other was of Strips.
Lastly, there was an order of a salmon avocado ball starter.

Bonchon for Dinner

Lychee Soju and Frozen Strawberry Soju

Korean Fried Chicken

Half Spicy & Half Soy Garlic Chicken Strips

Half Spicy & Half Soy Garlic Combo Wings & Drumsticks

Salmon Avocado Ball

Bar-Ly and Bonchon (Chinatown Philadelphia, PA) 2015-04-10

Bar-Ly and Bonchon (Chinatown Philadelphia, PA) 2015-04-10

Bar-Ly
101 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 922-2699
Email:info@bar-ly.com

Web: http://www.bar-ly.com/

Bonchon

1020 Cherry Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (267) 639-6686

Web: http://chinatownphiladelphiapa.bonchon.com/

Bar-Ly offers a nice selection of beers and drinks in Chinatown.  Happy Hour offers and even better price point for snacks, food, and drinks.

Bonchon opened in Philadelphia's Chinatown recently and we were obliged to check it out.  I've eaten at a Bonchon in New York and this is along the same lines.  The spicy chicken is very tasty, if you're into spicy foods.  It might be a bit much for those who don't enjoy such heat.  The soy flavored chicken is also good but compared to the spicy option, it doesn't have quite as much flavor.  Bonchon also offers a great seaweed salad and salmon avacado ball.  We'll have to come back to try other items on the menu.  The drinks in the photos are of a yogurt soju which was my first time trying it.  Not bad if you're into soju or yogurt flavored asian drinks.

The Fat Ham (University City Philadelphia, PA) 2014-04-04

The Fat Ham (University City Philadelphia, PA) 2014-04-04
3131 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215.735.1914 
Email: info@fat-ham.com
Web: http://www.sbragadining.com/fatham/

With a few friends in town, it was a good opportunity to check out Kevin Sbraga's (of Top Chef fame) second Philadelphia location: The Fat Ham.

The venue has a more casual vibe and feel than his flagship name sake restaurant.  The menu is very pork focused and takes significant inspiration from southern cooking and cuisine.

Signage at The Fat Ham

Whiskey Selection

Smaller more casual space than Sbraga

What should we get?

Beer

Cocktails

Butternut Squash Soup

Kale Salad with Pumpkin Seeds

Fried Oyster Slider

Roasted Root Vegetables with Bacon

Brook Trout with Brussels Sprouts

Shrimp and Grits

Charred Cabbage with Pork Rinds

Pork Belly with Beans and Fennel Salad

Mac and Cheese with BBQ Chip Crust

Carolina Gold Rice with Ox Tail

Hot Chicken with Ranch and Dill Pickle

Pecan Pie with Ice Cream

Banana Pudding