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The Daily Meal's late-night NYC eats guide singles out Bonchon Chicken's Koreatown location for staying crowded deep into the night, writing that 'even as darkness falls, this spot remains busy.' That framing puts it among the guide's picks specifically for holding steady traffic when most kitchens are winding down.
The article ties the draw to Bonchon's hand-battered, double-fried chicken with soy garlic or spicy glaze, plus sides like bulgogi fries and shrimp shumai, as the reason diners keep showing up late. Hours support the late-night pattern: per The Daily Meal, it's open until 1 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
No specific wait time is given, but The Daily Meal notes the Koreatown location 'remains busy' even late at night, suggesting steady crowds well past typical dinner hours.
Not addressed by The Daily Meal; reservation policy is unconfirmed from available sources.
The Daily Meal doesn't state a walk-in policy explicitly, but describes it as a casual late-night eats destination typical of walk-in dining.
Sources: The Daily Meal