Ratings
Review split — 11,208 on Korean platforms, 94 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 3.3 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Hwayukgye is an Euljiro 3-ga chicken-feet-and-trotter bar where reviewers highlight the mubbyeo-dakbal (boneless spicy chicken feet) and a flying-fish-roe rice ball, with a wait considered a near-permanent fixture of the place. It gained a fresh wave of attention after appearing on Pungja's Ddoganjip.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Two-person Hwayukgye set ₩49,900; boneless spicy chicken feet ₩15,900, truffle chicken feet ₩17,000 (2026-04)
Weekdays 16:00–22:30, weekends 15:00–23:00, open daily with no closed day reported
Expect lines
Called a 'waiting hell'; weekday visits before roughly 18:30 avoid the line entirely.
Walk-in
Menu centers on a 2-person set (boneless spicy chicken feet, mini pork trotter, and more, ₩49,900) — no single-portion option, so this isn't ideal for solo diners.
Euljiro 3-ga, Jung-gu
중구 을지로14길 21 (을지로3가) — 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.
- Ddogan-jip (Pungja)✓ — 을지로 새삥 맛집 3대장 | 또간집 EP.11 2022-09-09
Good to know
What is Hwayukgye?
Hwayukgye is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Euljiro 3-ga, Seoul, operating since 1974. The dish to order is Mubbyeo-dakbal (boneless spicy chicken feet).
Do I need a reservation at Hwayukgye?
No — Hwayukgye is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Menu centers on a 2-person set (boneless spicy chicken feet, mini pork trotter, and more, ₩49,900) — no single-portion option, so this isn't ideal for solo diners.
How long is the wait at Hwayukgye?
At Hwayukgye: Called a 'waiting hell'; weekday visits before roughly 18:30 avoid the line entirely.
How much does Hwayukgye cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Hwayukgye. Two-person Hwayukgye set ₩49,900; boneless spicy chicken feet ₩15,900, truffle chicken feet ₩17,000 (2026-04)
Can I order at Hwayukgye without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Hwayukgye 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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