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Bonchon to Bring its Korean Fried Chicken to Fourth Avenue

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Bonchon to Bring its Korean Fried Chicken to Fourth Avenue

Jun 25, 20241 min read

Back in December 2023, ATL Wings closed its doors on Fourth Avenue, which was inside a former gas station (the space housed the Garage on 4th before ATL Wings).

With all of that being said, food is coming back to that specific corner of Fourth Avenue and University Boulevard.

The Korean fried chicken restaurant Bonchon is expected to open a new Tucson location at 802 N. Fourth Ave. Soon, you’ll see renovations in the works inside the 1,920-square-foot space, which is expected to open sometime before the end of 2024.

802 N. Fourth Ave. (Photo by Matt Sterner)

Bonchon is a national chain that opened its first Tucson restaurant in May of this year (6310 E. Tanque Verde #110).

Bonchon’s menu includes chicken of all types: wings, strips, drumsticks, boneless bites, and Chicken Katsu — katsu sauce and spicy mayo drizzled on top of a breaded chicken cutlet that’s served with steamed rice. You’ll also find bibimbap and Korean Tacos on the menu.

The restaurant got its start back in 2002 and has become quite a popular chain in the U.S. ever since. “When police were dispatched to manage traffic around a new restaurant, I knew we had a winning formula,” said Jinduk Seo, owner of the Korea-based chain, Bonchon.

Bonchon will soon be located at 802 N. Fourth Ave. and the other location can be found at 6310 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #110. For more information, visit bonchon.com and follow Bonchon Tucson on Instagram.

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Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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