Ordered fried wings plain and got oven baked. So gross and slimy. Would not pay to eat these again.
Replying to the owners reply: No, they were take away so I didn't know they were gross till I got back to my office
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Nick Cooney
Lawrence is tip top. Great grub. Great vibes. I appreciate what y’all r doin!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Walsh
This was my first and it won't be my last. The food was delicious I got the wings and fries. Excellent service and a fun atmosphere. Thanks ponko
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madison .Transue
Waited over an hour for the food with only 2 other people in the restaurant just for the food to be just as bad as the service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken
Justina Carlson
started out great, except the booth seating has the table up under your chin and the mirror in the ladies restroom is viewable only if you are 5’10”. Then they added automatic tips which are a bit complicated to avoid and totally out of place when you order at the counter and get your own drinks. Green beans were great at first, then became stringy and unappetizing. Chicken fingers are superb, though, the best in Athens.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Ruth Sunstein
I love Ponko. The chicken tenders are always hot and fresh.
The food was amazing and the man that took my family order was great. Super fast and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tofu Tenders, Ponko Chicken
jschuman0324
I ordered a number of different things for our family to try and all were underwhelming and bland. Fries were soggy and gross. I wouldn’t recommend. Eating here felt like throwing money in the trash can. I’d never buy from them again. You’d be better off keeping your money. $50 bucks down the drain and everyone is still hangry.
Food: 1
Jonathan Hill
This place is great! I went to a different location in Atlanta and was so excited to have it come to Athens. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashlyn Sommers
Was looking for a good new lunch spot in Athens and stumbled across this place ? SUPER cute atmosphere! The chicken was hot and crispy and the wait staff was so friendly and helpful! Absolutely 1000% recommend! Great for kids too!
Ponko chicken is one of my absolute favorite hidden gems in the Athens area! The crispy chicken is phenomenal and always a hit with the fam! Not to mention the impeccable atmosphere and hospitality that is there everytime we go. Perfect for any event that you need a quick dinner on the go for.
Very good food and wonderful staff. Will definitely be coming back!!
J R G
Great place, I will go back for sure. It would be nice if they told you beforehand that the wings are NOT fried. Literally the only thing on the menu that isn’t fried for some reason is the wings which is very bizarre. Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sheika
We had the 5pc tender with 2 sides with that OG sauce and ranch tenders dip in some kind of Teriyaki sauce omg WE LOVED IT GREAT SERIVCE
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zack Stonewell
Ponko is the best. I love this place in Athens last year.
Ordered fried wings plain and got oven baked. So gross and slimy. Would not pay to eat these again.
Replying to the owners reply:
No, they were take away so I didn't know they were gross till I got back to my office
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Lawrence is tip top. Great grub. Great vibes. I appreciate what y’all r doin!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first and it won't be my last. The food was delicious I got the wings and fries. Excellent service and a fun atmosphere. Thanks ponko
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited over an hour for the food with only 2 other people in the restaurant just for the food to be just as bad as the service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken
started out great, except the booth seating has the table up under your chin and the mirror in the ladies restroom is viewable only if you are 5’10”. Then they added automatic tips which are a bit complicated to avoid and totally out of place when you order at the counter and get your own drinks. Green beans were great at first, then became stringy and unappetizing. Chicken fingers are superb, though, the best in Athens.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
I love Ponko. The chicken tenders are always hot and fresh.
Vegetarian options: Tofu was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tofu Tenders, Ponko Fries, Ponko Chicken
The food was amazing and the man that took my family order was great. Super fast and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tofu Tenders, Ponko Chicken
I ordered a number of different things for our family to try and all were underwhelming and bland. Fries were soggy and gross. I wouldn’t recommend. Eating here felt like throwing money in the trash can. I’d never buy from them again. You’d be better off keeping your money. $50 bucks down the drain and everyone is still hangry.
Food: 1
This place is great! I went to a different location in Atlanta and was so excited to have it come to Athens. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was looking for a good new lunch spot in Athens and stumbled across this place ? SUPER cute atmosphere! The chicken was hot and crispy and the wait staff was so friendly and helpful! Absolutely 1000% recommend! Great for kids too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Sauce, Ponko Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
Ponko chicken is one of my absolute favorite hidden gems in the Athens area! The crispy chicken is phenomenal and always a hit with the fam! Not to mention the impeccable atmosphere and hospitality that is there everytime we go. Perfect for any event that you need a quick dinner on the go for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Chicken Fingers, Ponko Fries, Ponko Chicken
Very good food and wonderful staff. Will definitely be coming back!!
Great place, I will go back for sure. It would be nice if they told you beforehand that the wings are NOT fried. Literally the only thing on the menu that isn’t fried for some reason is the wings which is very bizarre. Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had the 5pc tender with 2 sides with that OG sauce and ranch tenders dip in some kind of Teriyaki sauce omg WE LOVED IT GREAT SERIVCE
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ponko is the best. I love this place in Athens last year.
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