Best Spots in Seoul for Korean Fried Chicken
Curated by Hypemaps Team
Let's face it, the universe loves Korean fried chicken. There's something truly special about how the chicken is prepped and fried – double, even triple fried to perfection with a crunch that you can hear from out in the parking lot. There's nothing like it. For our list of Seoul's best Korean fried chicken spots, we focused on three criteria: quality of the chicken, selection of flavors, and atmosphere. You likely won't find these marketed everywhere, and are mostly known via local recommendations. Check out our favorite Korean fried chicken joints, and don't forget the soju.
A chicken spot that stays true to the basics, Suhyeonine Tongdak boasts its entrees with a mouthwatering glossy appearance and perfectly seasoned flavor.
Known for its fried chicken served whole and roughly cut up with scissors, this spot serves its meat with rich, salty flavor that's reminiscent of classic old-style Korean fried chicken recipes.
Out of this entire list, this restaurant is probably the most famous. Eongteoli was prominently featured on hit TV show 'Master of Living' for its fried chicken master, and is known for its golden, crispy look from being fried in clean oil. Note that all orders require an alcohol pairing, but that shouldn't be a problem for your Friday nights out.
This shop is famed for its perfectly crispy chicken outside and tender inside, thanks to a classic fry style. We recommend pairing the golden fried chicken with spicy, tangy sea snail noodles.
A Cheongdam-dong fried chicken spot with multiple locations known for its crispy batter and subtle hint of spiciness. Pretty casual atmosphere as well if you're intimidated by the local hole-in-the-wall spots, so check it out if you're a newcomer to Seoul.
A Korean-style indoor pocha – or tented food stall – made popular for serving wings and boneless chicken topped with signature k-mayo sauce. This is as local and low key as you can get.
Mirak Chicken's signature dish is sizzling garlic chicken, generously coated with a punchy garlic paste, so make sure your date is prepared. Wash it all down with cold beer.
One of the so-called "Top Three" chicken spots in Seoul, serving classic fried chicken with a thin, crispy batter alongside fluffy wedge potatoes. The final word in comfort food, so visit here for those tough days at the office.
Whole chickens rotating in neat rows greet you at the entrance, instantly making your mouth water. The signature here, and our recommendation, is the crispy, oven-roasted garlic chicken.
A variety of chicken dishes – Dongyang, Seoyang, Panking, and Mark – served with mala-flavored Omok-i pickles. Come here if you want to impress even your Korean local friends.