San Diego's food landscape just got a little crunchier with the grand opening of Bok Bok Dok, a new haunt for Korean fried chicken enthusiasts located in Point Loma's Midway Towne Center shopping plaza. This latest addition is the brainchild of the SDB Restaurant Group, already known for its diverse eateries like Steamy Piggy, Formoosa, Flama Llama, and Yun Tea House. Bok Bok Dok marks the group's first foray outside the Convoy District.
As Eater San Diego reports, the menu at Bok Bok Dok promises a variety of Korean fried chicken wings, available in original, soy garlic, tamarind chili sauces, not to mention scrumptious fried chicken sandwiches with unique seasonings. The establishment also serves a blend of traditional and fusion Korean dishes, including bulgogi fries and kimchi fried rice, appealing to those searching for diverse culinary experiences. Over and above, their Bok N Doc dish—a concoction of Korean rice cakes, fish cakes, umami sauce, torched cheese, and an ajitama egg—is showcased during their daily happy hour.
The restaurant design also pays homage to its sibling venues, with neon signs featuring much-loved icons from its sister locations, such as the cow from Formoosa and the rotund pig from Steamy Piggy. Bok Bok Dok doesn't just cater to the foodies but also quenches the thirst with local and Sapporo draft beer, soju-based cocktails, and a variety of non-alcoholic offerings like Thai tea and lychee lemonade, as detailed by the restaurant's Instagram page.
The SDB Restaurant Group's founder, Franklin Chou, of Taiwanese-Bolivian heritage, disclosed to Eater San Diego, "I'm on a mission to bring Asian food to a variety of San Diego neighborhoods." Chou's commitment to expanding San Diego's Asian culinary scene doesn't stop here; next up is a pho restaurant titled Viet Nom, scheduled to launch in the UTC area next month, followed by Oi-Shiba, a ramen shop set to open doors in Pacific Beach later this year.
According to SanDiegoVille, Bok Bok Dok's menu ranges from enticing Asian-inspired fried chicken wings and sandwiches tossed in an array of sauces to distinctive dishes like Kimchi fried rice and Bulgogi fries, providing an eclectic mix for those seeking flavors that span across continents. With their successful ventures thus far, SDB Restaurant Group's latest offering seems poised to ruffle some feathers in San Diego's competitive culinary scene.
