Calvin Eng opened Bonnie's in December 2021.[2] Eng previously worked at Win Son as chef de cuisine.[3] Eng named the restaurant for his mother.[4]
Before opening Bonnie, Eng served potential menu items at pop-ups around New York City.[5] Eng was inspired by his mother's cooking and by the offerings of cha chaan tengs.[5]
Accolades
The Financial Times included Bonnie's on its April 2024 article detailing five of the "most exciting new-wave" Chinese eating establishments in New York City, alongside other restaurants including Figure Eight.[6] The author of the article, Lilah Raptopoulos, praised the restaurant's ambience and highlighted dishes including the stuffed cabbage.[6]