Sides and starters
Use this guide to choose Bonchon sides, starters, rice, fries, kimchi, pickled radish, and shareable appetizers that make a chicken order feel complete.
Choose at least one palate reset
Pickled radish, kimchi, coleslaw, and steamed rice are useful because they break up rich fried chicken and bold sauce. They make the meal easier to enjoy over a longer table session.
If the order includes spicy chicken, these lighter sides matter more. A small cool or tangy bite between pieces can keep the heat from taking over the whole meal.
Use fries and onion rings for comfort-food energy
Fries, seasoned fries, sweet potato waffle fries, and onion rings make a Bonchon order feel more casual and shareable. They are easy additions when people want familiar sides next to Korean fried chicken.
Bulgogi fries are heavier and more meal-like because they add beef, cheese, scallions, and sauce. They work best as a shared starter rather than a small side.
Round out the table with a starter
Potstickers, shumai, takoyaki, bao buns, Korean tacos, and sampler-style appetizers help when the group wants more variety than chicken alone. They also give people who want noodles, dumplings, or street-food flavors something to share.
For a balanced order, combine one chicken format, one fresh or rice-based side, and one shareable starter. That gives the table crunch, contrast, and variety without making the order hard to manage.