Washingtonian is reporting that Korean fried-chicken chain
Bonchon is coming to the neighborhood next year, in a 200-seat space that
ANC Commissioner David Garber says is going to be in the
1015 Half Street building two blocks north of Nationals Park.
Quoting: "The menu will mostly mirror Arlington’s (
here’s a sample), with a focus on spicy and soy-garlic fried chicken, plus Korean specialties like pork buns and bulgogi. ... [Y]ou'll find a spacious bar for pre-and-post game gatherings. A list of 16 craft beers, both domestic and Asian, are in the works, plus a specialty cocktail menu. Takeout, delivery, and catering services are also planned, as well as reservations for large parties."
Washingtonian says that the space is being designed by GrizForm, which also worked on Bluejacket and Agua301. There are also plans are an outdoor patio. (
UPDATE: The restaurant will
apparently occupy ground-floor space on the L Street side of the building.)