Hosujip 호수집

Name: Hosujip
Address: 443 Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR
Price range: ₩₩

닭도리탕·닭꼬치 · Jungnim-dong · ₩₩

Hosujip (호수집) is a dak-dori-tang & chicken skewers spot in Jungnim-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Kim Three Meals, open since 1994. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.

What: Dak-dori-tang & Chicken Skewers — Dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken stew)
Where: Jungnim-dong, Jung-gu
Price: ₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Wait: Expect lines
Getting in: Walk-in

A Jungnim-dong institution built around two things: a fiery dakdoritang (braised chicken stew) simmered in a shared pot, and chicken skewers grilled over charcoal briquettes that regulars order two per person. The narrow, worn dining room fills fast and a wait is close to guaranteed at almost any hour, drawing solo diners, couples, and groups alike. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).

Order this

Dakdoritang (medium) · ~28,000-30,000 KRW, serves 2
Dakdoritang (large) · ~36,000 KRW
Dakdoritang (X-large) · ~42,000 KRW
Charcoal-grilled chicken skewer · ~3,000 KRW per skewer; order limits reported when busy
Spicy pork & squid stir-fry · price not confirmed

Know before you go

Address: 443 Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
중구 청파로 443 (중림동,지상1층) — show this to your taxi driver
Hours: 11:10-22:00 (break 14:00-17:00), last order 21:30, closed Saturdays
Wait: A wait is reported on nearly every visit — weekday evenings, weekends, even lunch. Some diners recommend an opening run; skewers can sell out on busy nights.
Getting in: Walk-in · Expect lines

Sources

Kim Three Meals — 연탄불로 닭꼬치를!? 38년 전통의 레전드 맛집

Good to know

Do I need a reservation at Hosujip?

No — it's a walk-in spot. Waitlist by paper sign-up sheet at the door; no reservations. Outdoor waiting seats with blankets reported in colder months.

How long is the wait at Hosujip?

A wait is reported on nearly every visit — weekday evenings, weekends, even lunch. Some diners recommend an opening run; skewers can sell out on busy nights.

How much does Hosujip cost per person?

₩15,000–40,000 per person.

Keep exploring

Nearby: Jungnimjang Seolleongtang (Seolleongtang (ox-bone soup), 158m) · Jungnimdong Mulgogi (Assorted Sashimi Course, 193m) · Cheongsongok (Jangteo Gukbap (market-style rice soup), 634m) · Jinju Hoegwan (Kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup), 641m)

More dak-dori-tang & chicken skewers: Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari (Jongno 5-ga) · Blue Hof (Jangan-dong) · Namwon Tongdak (Jegi-dong) · Nongbu-wa Dak-dongne (Yeouido-dong)

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Verified open 2026-07-20 against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).