Sep 17, 2025 - Food and Drink

Bonchon is coming to new Dulles concourse, along with local faves

Anna Spiegel

A rendering of Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken kiosk inside Dulles with two people approaching a red counter — Crunchy Korean wings inbound. Rendering: Courtesy of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Local restaurants are taking off at Dulles International Airport, which just announced exciting new concessions for its incoming concourse.

Why it matters: Airport food is getting a glow-up at both Dulles and Reagan (hello, José Andrés) as travelers demand quality to match sky-high prices.

State of play: IAD is in major expansion mode. When the new 14-gate United Airlines concourse debuts next year, travelers can get a taste of D.C.-area restaurants and breweries — plus more entertainment.

What's new:

Ellie Bird: A spinoff of Yuan and Carey Tan's New American eatery — as good for foodies as for families.
Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe: DMV handmade doughnuts and specialty coffee.
Bonchon: Justly famous Korean fried chicken.
Aventino: Chef Mike Friedman's full-service Roman restaurant and bar in Bethesda takes flight.
Honor Brewing: A veteran-owned brewery and restaurant with Virginia roots.
Gameway: A video gaming lounge with comfy chairs and noise-canceling headphones.
Rusty Taco: Texas-born taco franchise gone national.

Plus: A food court with chain faves (Jimmy John's, Dunkin', Dos Toros), plus a bar for adults and play area for kids.

Meanwhile, over at Reagan National, a new reserved parking option just launched (coming to Dulles soon).

Visitors who use PassPark Premium Reserve (Garage 2 only) get more direct access to terminal walkways "for a small additional fee."
Prices vary — a 24-hour overnight shows $40 for premium (versus $29 regular).

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Bonchon is coming to new Dulles concourse, along with local faves

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