Ratings
Average ★ 4.0 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Blue Hof is a small, old-school neighborhood chicken-and-beer pub in Jangan-dong, serving crisp fried chicken, tteokbokki, and cheap draft beer out of a six-table room that has been running since 1997. Weekend evenings regularly fill up, with the wait starting soon after 7pm. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Fried chicken ₩22,000, half-and-half ₩23,000, yangnyeom ₩24,000; tteokbokki ₩20,000; dried bar snacks from ₩10,000 (Kakao Map, 2026-08)
14:00-00:00, closed Sundays
Walk-in
No reservations taken; seating is limited to about six tables, so tables can fill fast during weekend dinner hours.
Jangan-dong, Dongdaemun
동대문구 장한로 120, 1층 (장안동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 진짜 아무도 모르는 서울 최고의 국밥집 2024-11-12
Good to know
What is Blue Hof?
Blue Hof is a pocha drinking restaurant in Jangan-dong, Seoul, operating since 1997. The dish to order is Fried chicken (old-style).
Do I need a reservation at Blue Hof?
No — Blue Hof is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservations taken; seating is limited to about six tables, so tables can fill fast during weekend dinner hours.
How much does Blue Hof cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Blue Hof. Fried chicken ₩22,000, half-and-half ₩23,000, yangnyeom ₩24,000; tteokbokki ₩20,000; dried bar snacks from ₩10,000 (Kakao Map, 2026-08)
Can I order at Blue Hof without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Blue Hof keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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