The Surprise That Was… Then Wasn’t

The Surprise That Was… Then Wasn’t

February 4th, 2010 @ 4:33 pm by Mrs. Hamster
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A while back, I had written about the possible reception surprises I was considering for Mr. Hammy at the reception. I was pretty sure I’d go with the cigar roller, but some readers brought up good points about possible smoke sensitivity as well as losing guests to the outside.

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I was also considering a durian groom’s cake, but I knew that the Mister would really appreciate a durian flavored cake that also looked like a durian. Easy peasy, right? Apparently not - I did find some bakeries in Chinatown that made durian pastries. I also found some bakeries that could make a durian shaped cake. However, one that made a cake that both tasted AND looked like a durian? Surprisingly scarce.

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Back to the drawing board. I was about to abandon the surprise idea - after all… um, he didn’t know about it in the first place. Easy cop-out, right? That’s when I saw this in my building lobby:

The Surprise That Was... Then Wasn't : wedding food Bonchon1 bonchon

Yep, BonChon Chicken! For the uninitiated, BonChon is amazing, amazing fried chicken. Originating in Korea, BonChon made its way to the States a few years ago and has developed a cult following ever since. The twice-fried chicken is flavorful, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The boxes of chicken in our building lobby was to celebrate the grand opening of a new BonChon across the street - which the Mister had been monitoring ever since the signboard went up -

4 weeks ago: Hey look, a BonChon!

3 weeks ago: Hey, I think they’re opening soon!

2 weeks ago: They really should be opening soon…

1 week ago: They really should be open by now…

3 days ago: Why aren’t the open yet? Maybe I should see if they need help.

Yeah, if they needed help eating the chicken, the Mister would be all over that.

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The chicken comes in multiple pieces to a box, but the samples sizes they had were awesome - a single drumstick in an individual tiny box. Wouldn’t these would be perfect for a post-wedding dinner snack? My next step is to give BonChon a call to see if they’d be willing to deliver some 200 pieces of chicken (they’re small pieces) to our venue. Fingers crossed!

What do you think of this surprise?

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36 Responses to “The Surprise That Was… Then Wasn’t”

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 3,157 posts, Sugar bee

Um, I think it is awesome!

2/4/10 @ 4:37 pm (reply)

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EinNYC

MMM, I love bon chon!! I think this is a great idea.

2/4/10 @ 4:38 pm (reply)

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Miss Hermit Crab (message) 3,530 posts, Sugar bee

that is awesome - I bet he would love it!

2/4/10 @ 4:38 pm (reply)

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asunw (message) 550 posts, Busy bee

Awesome!

2/4/10 @ 4:39 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

Yum! That sounds like the perfect surprise for Mr. Hamster!

2/4/10 @ 4:44 pm (reply)

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LittlestBirds (message) 2,605 posts, Sugar bee

Lol at “Maybe I should see if they need help.” That is something my FI would say, with a delighted look on his face at his own usefulness.

Great idea, and so cool that you want to surprise him with something at the reception, you are really sweet.

Oh, and on the subject of Durian: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUm0kssk_V4

Angry Bob Conquers the Durian Fruit!

2/4/10 @ 4:46 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Lovebird (message) 1,002 posts, Bumble bee

OMG! great idea!!! And how does your building prevent strangers from coming in and grabbin’ a few boxes?

2/4/10 @ 4:46 pm (reply)

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Miss Dachshund (message) 689 posts, Busy bee

Yummy! A BonChon opened right across the street from my old apartment building, too! I enjoyed it until I moved : )

I think Mr. Hamster and your guests will love this surprise!

2/4/10 @ 4:55 pm (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

awesome idea! he will absolutely love it, as will all your guests!

2/4/10 @ 4:57 pm (reply)

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Miss Cola (message) 2,868 posts, Sugar bee

Yum! Sounds like a delish end of night snack!

2/4/10 @ 5:03 pm (reply)

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Rocktsrgn (message) 494 posts, Helper bee

This sounds great! I actually like it better than the cigar roller and durian cake! Of course, I AM southern…

2/4/10 @ 5:10 pm (reply)

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Miss Stripes (message) 1,063 posts, Bumble bee

Awesome! And I live the mini packaging too!

2/4/10 @ 5:21 pm (reply)

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kjwinter (message) 209 posts, Helper bee

Having BonChon at your reception will be amazing! They just opened in our neighborhood too and I am going to see if we can get some for our Superbowl party this weekend.

2/4/10 @ 5:28 pm (reply)

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Miss Scissors (message) 7,343 posts, Bee Keeper

I think that would be amazing!

2/4/10 @ 5:53 pm (reply)

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Golden139 (message) 1,768 posts, Buzzing bee

Great idea! He’s gonna love it!

2/4/10 @ 5:56 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Swan (message) 1,046 posts, Bumble bee

That looks soo good! I may need a Bon Chon outing.

2/4/10 @ 6:17 pm (reply)

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ms.pascua (message) 1,050 posts, Bumble bee

PERFECT surprise! And so simple, yet so uniquely made for your FI!

2/4/10 @ 6:48 pm (reply)

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jduck84 (message) 1,529 posts, Bumble bee

That sounds delicious! And about the durian cake - I had no idea it comes in cake form… I’m a little afraid! Heehee!

2/4/10 @ 8:20 pm (reply)

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Miss Hamster (message) 4,045 posts, Honey bee

@LittlestBirds: Haha! That video is hilarious! I’m actually surprised he took to it so quickly!

@Mrs. Lovebird: Sadly, the platter of Bonchon was a one-time event to promote the grand opening, so it was first come, first served. If it were an everyday occurrence, the Mister would never want to move from this building!

Guess were Mr. Hammy is right now - I kid you not - he’s across the street picking up some Bonchon.

2/4/10 @ 10:02 pm (reply)

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Professor (message) 422 posts, Helper bee

Awesome idea!

2/4/10 @ 10:31 pm (reply)

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