K-Chicken Road Trip on the Subway! 5 Seoul Chicken Restaurants Made by Artisans

Hello! This is 'Delicious Stations'. Today, it's the one and only combination that makes Seoul's night! K-Chicken & Beer (Chimaek)Let's go find it!

Chimaek Culture: The Best Combination That Dominates Korean Nights

Chicken and beer (Chimaek)is now a symbol of K-culture. Korean chicken, which has evolved into hundreds of flavors, not just fried chicken, but also fried, seasoned, soy sauce, and garlic, is a wonder in itself for foreign tourists.

In this spin-off, we have selected 5 artisan chicken restaurants where you can experience the deep taste and special atmosphere of Korean chicken, from traditional chicken with a long history to local chicken meccas praised by locals.

K-Chicken Road Popular Restaurants List

Hannam Hanbang Tongdak Main Branch

"The essence of oak wood barbecue! Healthy chicken that even Lee Young-ja fell in love with"

Restaurant Address

• 1, 2nd floor, 12, Daesagwan-ro 34-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
• 538m from Exit 1 of Hannam Station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line

Business Hours

• Monday - Saturday 16:10 - 00:30
• Closed every Sunday

Main Menu

• Hanbang Tongdak (wood-fired)

Features

• It is baked with oak wood, so the outside is crispy and the inside is moist, and it is also excellent as a health food because it is filled with glutinous rice and ginseng inside the chicken. Thanks to the wall filled with celebrity signatures and the atmosphere of a vintage shop, it is known as a 'K-hip' mecca for foreign visitors.

Review Reactions

• Korean reaction: "The scent of the firewood is full and the oil is completely drained, so it's clean. The glutinous rice inside the chicken is a special dish.", "The waiting is long, but you can quickly enjoy it with takeout."
• Foreign reaction: "Unique Korean style rotisserie chicken. The crispy skin and the glutinous rice inside are amazing.", "A great spot to experience old-school Korean pub culture. Famous among celebrities."

Myeongin Sigol Tongdak Sadang Main Branch

"Chicken torn by the staff's hands! A great combination with soup tteokbokki"

Restaurant Address

• 1st floor, 6, Dongjak-daero 3-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
• 45m from Exit 10 of Sadang Station on Subway Lines 2 and 4

Business Hours

• Monday - Saturday 15:30 - 02:00
• Sunday 15:00 - 01:00

Main Menu

• Sigol Tongdak (Old-fashioned chicken), soup tteokbokki set

Features

• This place maintains the style of plump and large old-fashioned chicken. The performance of the staff tearing the freshly fried chicken with their hands is impressive. The menu composition enjoyed as a set with soup tteokbokki or chicken porridge is popular among locals.

Review Reactions

• Korean reaction: "The taste of old-fashioned chicken with a crispy outside and moist inside. The chicken porridge set is excellent.", "It's fun to tear it by hand, and the batter is thin, so it's not burdensome."
• Foreign reaction: "Old school Korean fried chicken. The performance of tearing the chicken is fun.", "The chicken is juicy and not greasy. A great spot for a casual dinner."

Dal Gadeuk Chicken

"Hidden master in Yeonshinnae! Crispy outside, moist inside dakgangjeong and three special sauces"

Restaurant Address

• 10, Yeonseo-ro 28-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
• 94m from Exit 4 of Yeonshinnae Station on Subway Lines 3 and 6

Business Hours

• Monday - Friday 15:00 - 02:00
• Saturday - Sunday 12:00 - 02:00

Main Menu

• Fried/seasoned half and half, Tumbaa tteokbokki, Dakgangjeong

Features

• It is called the mecca of local chicken, not a franchise. Along with the crispy chicken, the fusion menu such as Tumbaa tteokbokki is very popular. In particular, it provides three special sauces, including jalapeno sauce, so that foreigners can experience a variety of flavors.

Review Reactions

• Korean reaction: "The crispness that doesn't get soggy is artistic. The jalapeno sauce is good because it catches the greasiness.", "The tteokbokki is really delicious, so you must order it with chicken."
• Foreign reaction: "Crispy chicken that stays crispy. The special sauces are a great touch.", "A good local spot away from the crowded tourist areas. Great for 'Chimaek'."

Namwon Tongdak Cheongnyangni

"The original in Cheongnyangni Market Chicken Alley! Old-fashioned chicken with thin batter"

Restaurant Address

• 1st floor, 7, 47, Hongneung-ro 1-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
• 205m from Exit 1 of Cheongnyangni Station on Subway Line 1

Business Hours

• Monday 11:00 - 20:30 (14:00 - 14:30 Break time)
• Tuesday Regular holiday
• Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 - 20:30 (14:00 - 14:30 Break time)

Main Menu

• Fried, seasoned, fried chicken gizzards

Features

• It is one of the representative vintage shops in the Cheongnyangni Market chicken alley. Domestic chicken fried immediately upon order is used, and it is characterized by a clean taste with less oil thanks to the thin batter. Various ingredients such as green peppers, sweet potatoes, and rice cakes are fried together, adding to the fun of eating.

Review Reactions

• Korean reaction: "The unique savory taste of market chicken and the thin batter are good. The seasoned chicken is especially delicious.", "The price is cheap and you can enjoy fried chicken gizzards together."
• Foreign reaction: "Authentic Korean market fried chicken. Very crispy and less greasy than franchise chicken.", "Great atmosphere inside the bustling traditional market."

Gyeongwon Chicken

"A local mecca with crispiness! Thin batter and generous hospitality"

Restaurant Address

• Jinseong Building, 600-1, Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
• 144m from Exit 3 of Nakseongdae Station on Subway Line 2

Business Hours

• Every day 16:00 - 23:50

Main Menu

• Fried chicken, soy sauce green onion chicken, seasoned chicken

Features

• It is a Chimaek house characterized by a thin and crispy batter, well-seasoned chicken, and a clean and savory taste. We recommend it to foreign tourists who want to experience a local chicken restaurant recognized by local residents instead of a fancy franchise.

Review Reactions

• Korean reaction: "The batter is thin and crispy, so it doesn't get boring. The owner is kind and good for Chimaek.", "A restaurant that shouldn't disappear in the neighborhood. It's a taste you'll think of from time to time."
• Foreign reaction: "Crispy and well-seasoned chicken. A great local experience away from the tourist spots.", "Good simple beer selection for Chimaek."

In conclusion

K-Chicken & Beer (Chimaek)is the best combination to complete a night trip to Seoul. Through the 5 artisan chicken restaurants introduced today, experience the deep taste of Korean chicken and the vibrant Chimaek culture!

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