Do you know where at Danforth and Santa Fe? Is it in the center with Buffalo Wild WIngs or near Kohls?

They added a new building on the north end of the BWW shopping center and it is in there.

Do you know where at Danforth and Santa Fe? Is it in the center with Buffalo Wild WIngs or near Kohls?

It's on the same corner as BWW but North of Danforth on Santa Fe. BWW's and Bonchon share an alley.

I just ate three left-over soy ginger wings and they were really, really good.

Apparently Bonchon is now open, so someone report back :)

I saw they're going to apply their soft opening from yesterday to their grand opening. Not sure when the grand opening is.

Can't report about Bonchon but went to Kabob-N-Curry yesterday at 39th and Portland and Tikka Craze has bought them and either opened a second location or moved there from their Edmond location.... I wasn't impressed with Tikka... My biriyani was pretty close to room temperature and the rice was clumpy. The rice at Kabob-N-Curry was always perfect.

Can't report about Bonchon but went to Kabob-N-Curry yesterday at 39th and Portland and Tikka Craze has bought them and either opened a second location or moved there from their Edmond location.... I wasn't impressed with Tikka... My biriyani was pretty close to room temperature and the rice was clumpy. The rice at Kabob-N-Curry was always perfect.

Booooo! I loved Kabob-N-Curry.

Booooo! I loved Kabob-N-Curry.

Same here..... Guess it shortened my trip a little. Sheesh Mahal will be my new goto spot.

Apparently Bonchon is now open, so someone report back :)

Went today with the family and it was very good. Popcorn chicken and fried chicken were both crisp and moist. We tried the fried octopus balls, which were a tasty mix of octopus with a hint of ginger that would emerge between bites. I had the Bull Dak, which was amazing. Spicy, flavorful, a great mix of textures.

Stopped by Bonchon. Had the potstickers which were good. Maybe twice the size of the ones you see at the average Chinese restaurant, and crispier too. Tried the boneless, the wings, and some bulgogi. The boneless was a bit dry, and a bit more on the breading compared to Chick n beer. Wings were good. Got the whole drum and thigh which was nice. Bulgogi I thought was underseasoned. I wanted to try the fries, maybe next time.

There is a Pho and Sushi restaurant going in where House of Hunan used to be at NW 178th & Santa Fe. The sign was up last night but they have a long way to go before opening. I think the interior was pretty much gutted and they are starting from scratch.

So the Taco Bell at Santa Fe and Edmond Rd has been bulldozed. Complete rebuild or is something else going there?

So the Taco Bell at Santa Fe and Edmond Rd has been bulldozed. Complete rebuild or is something else going there?

That property was recently sold to the local franchisee of Burger King.

Also is a franchisee for The Blaze, which has one OKC location at 2140 W. Memorial.

Just a hunch, but I bet this will be for The Blaze.

As in Blaze Pizza?

As in Blaze Pizza?

Yes.

I'm 98% sure it will be for The Blaze as that seems to be a much higher growth opportunity than Burger King.

http://www.blazepizza.com/

Lebron to Edmond, confirmed.

I have heard that it will remain a Taco Bell, and that the complete rebuild was because the access points and drive thru layout was just horrible for that space.

I have heard that it will remain a Taco Bell, and that the complete rebuild was because the access points and drive thru layout was just horrible for that space.

Yeah, just looked at this more closely and this franchisee also owns some OKC Taco Bells.

I bet it will be a scrape and re-do like the one they did near Film Row.

It's a tear down and rebuild. Same thing will happen to Braum's on Danforth soon.

It's a tear down and rebuild. Same thing will happen to Braum's on Danforth soon.

Good, that place needs it.

Blaze pizza is a great option for that field. In terms of build your own pizza, I think it's the best option.

It's a tear down and rebuild. Same thing will happen to Braum's on Danforth soon.

They should just tear it down and build a new one at Classen Cirlce.



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It's just a joke...

I heard a rumor that the Taco Bell was going to be rebuilt as one of those new Taco Bell Cantina locations that apparently serve alcohol. Anyone heard anything about this?

It's a tear down and rebuild. Same thing will happen to Braum's on Danforth soon.

NOOOO!! I love that Braum's :( I also don't love their current generation stores, they look great from the outside, but I don't like how the sitting area is completely cutoff from the rest of the store, makes it feel closed in.

New French restaurant coming to area near Hideaway and Skinny Slim's:

https://www.facebook.com/faitmaisonrestaurant/

Bricktown Brewery is gone, looks like it is being replaced by a S&B Burger

Bricktown Brewery is gone, looks like it is being replaced by a S&B Burger

A friend told me (best source, right? ;–) that Old Chicago on 2nd street in front of Target is closing and Bricktown Brewery will be going in there.

A friend told me (best source, right? ;–) that Old Chicago on 2nd street in front of Target is closing and Bricktown Brewery will be going in there.

Wondered about that, it didn't seem like the BB were doing that bad of business

We haven't been by to verify but the Facebook page stated that Sunday was the last day of business before Bonchon shut their doors and closed down. Does anyone know what happened?

We haven't been by to verify but the Facebook page stated that Sunday was the last day of business before Bonchon shut their doors and closed down. Does anyone know what happened?

Every time I have been by there it doesn't look like they're doing much business.

I've heard about service issues from employees. Their run didn't last very long, which is a shame.

Don't know if it's been mentioned here or not, but Rocky Mountain Grill (formerly located near 2nd and Coltrane) has been open for a few weeks now in their new location at 3600 E I-35 Frontage Road in Edmond. That's the small strip center south of East 33rd on the east side of I-35. Weird location. Been a few businesses come and go from this location. They don't have a permanent sign up (just a temporary banner).

I used to eat their breakfast when they were at their previous location. Loved the breakfast burritos!

I went with a neighbor yesterday for lunch.

New place is nice and clean. Staff was friendly. There were probably 8 other people inside across 3 tables. Food was okay, but nothing memorable. We both had the homemade chip beef on toast with a side of green beans. We also had an order of beef fajita nachos to try/share.

The chipped beef was okay to good (not very hot though - Stouffer's does a better version). The bread wasn't toasted - I prefer it toasted with butter. The green beans were a let down. Tasted like they were poured straight out of a can with no seasoning added and room temperature. I'm surprised the entree was better because we were told by the waitress that "we are known for our chipped beef."

The nachos consisted of three large tostada chips with melted cheese and some chunks of fajita beef and a small scoop of sour cream.

The tostada was not crispy and the fajita meet was far too chewy. I'd liked to have seen some diced tomatoes, onions and a bit of guac on them. I probably would not order those again.

I'll probably go back to try their burger. I like good burger options near my house. I'll also probably go back to see if their breakfast is as good as it used to be.

They have a Facebook page with more info and hours... https://www.facebook.com/Rocky-Mountain-Grill-448737068570320/

I'm not sure how anything in that strip stays in business. It's off by itself. It's one of those places you could pass by a hundred times and not notice. And it's not like it's surrounded by a lot of neighborhoods that would frequent it.

The Old Bonchon location has a sign above the door...apparently The Boiling Seafood Restaurant is taking its place.
Haven't been able to find a lot out about this place...not sure if it's the same place but I have found some locations in Ohio.
Looks to be a place that you order a seafood "boil". You choose your spice or heat level as well as your seafood choice. I've eaten at a similar place in Dallas and enjoyed it quite a bit. I'd assume they will serve other seafood options as well. Looking forward to this opening!!

I just saw that seafood place today. I might try it this weekend if they're open.

Oh crap, not sure how I missed Bonchon closing down! Wife and I were only able to get there once, and we really enjoyed it. Been meaning to go back, but don’t have many reasons to go that far north. The one time we went, it seemed pretty busy. However, that was not too long after they opened. Hope the owners or another operator gives it a shot somewhere in OKC.

The Boiling Seafood in the space that was previously Bon Chon appears to be open now. Anxious to hear how it is and try it myself.

If anybody else is curious, the boiling seafood goes by "Shaking seafood & wings".

If anybody else is curious, the boiling seafood goes by "Shaking seafood & wings".

Anyone know the reason for the abrupt name swap?

Anyone know the reason for the abrupt name swap?

In my skimming I think I saw something about naming conflict with an already established franchise.

The sign still says boiling seafood.

Hashtag on Santa Fe is now closed. It was coffee, waffles, etc. only thing open in the strip now is shaking seafood.

That strip is having a lot of turnover.

Hashtag on Santa Fe is now closed. It was coffee, waffles, etc. only thing open in the strip now is shaking seafood.

That was their second (and last) location to close is it not? Any word if the owner will pursue a different type of venue?

This agenda has an interesting item #4: http://agenda.edmondok.com:8085/agenda_publish.cfm?id=&mt=ALL&get_month=5&get_year=2018&dsp=ag&seq=6910

That’s interesting. Really enjoy Sunny Side but completely questioning the MacArthur location choice. I’d welcome a location in Edmond. Hope this plays out.

More details on Sunnyside. I hope this happens and transforms one of the ugliest corners in Edmond.

https://newsok.com/article/5594871/sunnyside-diner-to-flip-edmond-service-station

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I couldn't agree more. This is going to be a good fit for this area. Now if only that unsightly audiology clinic next door could get a little love...

Decided to give the new Cajun spot in town a try Monday. C’est Si Bon 308 W Edmond Rd. Basically the corner of 2nd and Fretz. I’d looked at the menu on line and liked what I saw. I love Cajun food so I try to get by any new spot I can find.

I like spicy. I’m not picky. My go to at most Cajun spots is the etouffe. So that’s what I went with. Unfortunately I was quite disappointed. It tasted as if the roux wasn’t cooked long enough. A very “floury “ taste and texture. Very little flavor and almost no spice (kick). I had to add tobasco to kick it up. At most places it’s usually spicy enough that it doesn’t need help.
I’ve had etouffe at several spots around Edmond/OKC and sadly this one is the worst I’ve had and it’s not close!

All that being said, I’ll go back for another chance. I’d like to try the catfish and one of the po boys...but not the etouffe ever again!

Decided to give the new Cajun spot in town a try Monday. C’est Si Bon 308 W Edmond Rd. Basically the corner of 2nd and Fretz. I’d looked at the menu on line and liked what I saw. I love Cajun food so I try to get by any new spot I can find.

I like spicy. I’m not picky. My go to at most Cajun spots is the etouffe. So that’s what I went with. Unfortunately I was quite disappointed. It tasted as if the roux wasn’t cooked long enough. A very “floury “ taste and texture. Very little flavor and almost no spice (kick). I had to add tobasco to kick it up. At most places it’s usually spicy enough that it doesn’t need help.
I’ve had etouffe at several spots around Edmond/OKC and sadly this one is the worst I’ve had and it’s not close!

All that being said, I’ll go back for another chance. I’d like to try the catfish and one of the po boys...but not the etouffe ever again!

Must be an Edmond thing. The MWC location is awesome!

Possible. The place was dead. One other customer for take out when I was there. I'll definitely give it another try. I appreciate them opening in Edmond. Just disappointed in the etouffe!
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sorry the pics downloaded sideways. Hopefully everyone can see the menu.

They had a location out in midwest/del city too. I was disappointed by my visit. I didn't get anything uniquely cajun, but I left thinking I'm glad I know Sam's Southern Eatery exists. What cajun places do you recommend?

They had a location out in midwest/del city too. I was disappointed by my visit. I didn't get anything uniquely cajun, but I left thinking I'm glad I know Sam's Southern Eatery exists. What cajun places do you recommend?

I don't have much experience with Cajun food the the Cajun King buffet was excellent. In addition to the buffet, they bring out fresh fried catfish with a honey dipping sauce. Very tasty.

ETA: I'm assuming you are not limiting it to Edmond.

I don't have much experience with Cajun food the the Cajun King buffet was excellent. In addition to the buffet, they bring out fresh fried catfish with a honey dipping sauce. Very tasty.

ETA: I'm assuming you are not limiting it to Edmond.

You would be correct. I did enjoy the Cajun King when it was in Norman. Especially the fresh fried catfish!

Must be an Edmond thing. The MWC location is awesome!

That's what I'm thinking... Etouffe is what I usually go there for and I've never been disappointed in either of the Mid-Del locations version of it.

They had a location out in midwest/del city too. I was disappointed by my visit. I didn't get anything uniquely cajun, but I left thinking I'm glad I know Sam's Southern Eatery exists. What cajun places do you recommend?

IMO, Off The Hook is easily the best cajun place in OKC. They have a small location at Britton & Broadway Extension, and a larger location at Meridian & SW 19th that also has longer hours.

Not sure if it's been mentioned here or not, but the Mexican food truck, Taco Loco, at 15th and Boulevard (SW corner gas station) is legit. We've been there a few times now (most recently last night) and the street tacos are very, very good. As good as any you'll get in S. OKC. Plus, they are still just $1 and $1.50 - 3 tacos with rice and beans $5. Been quesadilla ($5) is excellent too.

Every time I've been there has been 4-5 other people getting food too.

Shaking seafood is closing this Sunday, heads up. Being replaced by a breakfast place, I think?

Shaking seafood is closing this Sunday, heads up. Being replaced by a breakfast place, I think?

Surprising! Such a great name - possibly even worse than their previous name "Boiling Seafood".

Shaking seafood is closing this Sunday, heads up. Being replaced by a breakfast place, I think?

I was going to try that place out a couple of weeks ago but after reading the reviews of it I thought otherwise.

Shaking seafood is closing this Sunday, heads up. Being replaced by a breakfast place, I think?

That strip mall isn't doing to well at having successful tenents.