BON Korean Cuisine — Restaurant in Redmond

add cheese but not fried rice to your Dak-galbi!-

We came back for dinner on a Monday and the restaurant is consistently 40% full from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We got a pot of wheat tea upon sitting down, so that was an improvement since I'm not a fan of having someone to refill a tiny tea cup constantly.

The menu go larger and we tried the dak-galbi (Korean spicy stir-fried chicken) for $58.99, with fried rice ($8 extra). They put the portable gas stove on the table right away, and the huge pot of spicy chicken came quickly. Though we probably spent 15 - 20 minutes waiting for it to cook when most of the stuff is already cooked.. they also gave us 5 side dishes at the meantime.

The dak-galbi tastes good, but it also seems easy to make from online recipes, so I will give it a shot at home later on. The pot includes Chicken thigh, cabbage, carrot, rice cake, sweet potato, and perilla leaves. Not everyone is a fan of herbs, so you might want to try something else if you aren't a fan of strong herbs. The dak-galbi wasn't super spicy, but the pot was super hot and I accidentally burned myself, so you might want to be careful.

When you are half way done, you can ask them to make it into a fried rice. They first make sure there is a good amount of leftover dak-galbi in the pot, then they will add your leftover rice in there.. they also add one rice for us, so I'm guessing we ate too much rice? (I ate half, my husband ate 1/3 of his). Then they will put extra green onion, perilla leaves, and shredded seaweed in the pot and turn them into a fried rice. Note that this is what's commonly done in Korea, similar to adding a bowl of rice in ramen when you are done with the noodles in Japan. I'm not a fan of such practice since I don't need that much carb, and most of the time I can't even finish the ramen (and in this case, we have a ton of dak-galbi left).

We were told to wait when the edges become crispy, but the pot of rice never became crispy and it was such a mess that I think it will take forever for them to scrub the pot... I asked my husband if that's why it costs $8, and he said that's probably part of the reason lol. We both think cheese would be the thing to add on instead of fried rice, since essentially you can just add your rice in the pot and make your fried rice on your own... Without tons of green onion and perilla leaves. Plus their pot doesn't make the rice crispy, which defeats the purpose.

Overall I enjoyed our dining experience, though there was a time when there is no server visible in the restaurant for like 5 minutes... They were playing kpop the whole time, and I even heard Rose's viral song 'APT.' It's a great place to check out if you are going to H-mart for your Asian goods before T&T open up in factoria in the beginning of December.

Update 05/05/2025

don't order the limited ginseng chicken soup!-

I was so excited for the ginseng chicken soup, but the rice inside was so hard and not cooked. The chicken wasn't cooked long enough either and it's completely disappointing compared to what I had in LA.

The side dishes, esp. the radish kimchi, was also not fresh. It's so disappointing that their quality went down. Changing this...

I visited this restaurant based on a recommendation from local Koreans, hoping to introduce my international friends to authentic Korean cuisine. Unfortunately, we were met with poor service and a disappointing experience. It became clear that if your group is not fully Korean, you will be ignored. We were seated in a corner and felt completely neglected. The server only refilled our water and side dishes once, right after the food was brought out. The side dishes were also very limited in portion size for our group. It was as if we didn’t exist—despite the server walking past our table several times, assisting other customers, she never addressed our needs, leaving our water and side dishes empty. This kind of disregard is unacceptable.

It left a bad impression on my non-Korean friends, who were expecting the attentive service and generous portions typically associated with Korean restaurants. This experience didn’t meet those standards at all. I’m genuinely confused as to how this place even has a 4-star rating. To me, it’s closer to 2 stars at best, and it’s not welcoming to international guests.

Despite the terrible experience, we still left an 18% tip, but I cannot recommend this place to anyone who isn’t fluent in Korean. It seems as though only Korean-speaking customers are treated with respect. I’m hesitant to call it outright racist, but as a local, I can confidently say there are much better options for authentic Korean food and quality service. I recommend Third Place, Woomadang, K-Street, and Stone Korean Restaurants, where the service is far more inclusive and deserving...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – Authentic Flavors & Hearty Comfort Food!

I recently had an amazing meal at this Korean restaurant and can’t recommend it enough! I tried the Seolleongtang, Sundaeguk, Tonkatsu, and Jeyuk Bokkeum, and each dish brought something special to the table.

The Seolleongtang was incredibly comforting—rich, milky broth with tender slices of beef, perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of salt and green onions. It had that slow-simmered depth you can only get from hours of cooking.

The Sundaeguk was equally impressive—earthy, flavorful broth with generous cuts of soondae (Korean blood sausage) and offal, which might not be for everyone, but if you love traditional flavors, this is a must-try. It felt very authentic and soul-warming.

Their Tonkatsu was a pleasant surprise—crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, served with tangy sauce and a crisp salad. A great fusion addition that balanced the Korean dishes nicely.

But the highlight for me was the Jeyuk Bokkeum—spicy stir-fried pork that was bursting with flavor! The marinade had just the right balance of heat, sweetness, and garlic, and the portion was generous.

Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was clean and cozy. I left feeling full, happy, and eager to come back. A fantastic spot for both traditional Korean comfort food and a few modern twists. Highly...