Ratings
Review split — 823 on Korean platforms, 99 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 ★ 3.5 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
An old-school (노포) self-service pojangmacha-style pub in Haengdang-dong near Wangsimni, known for its whole chicken and a wide lineup of drinking snacks — nakji-bokkeum, golbaengi, dak-doritang, altang, and odolppyeo. Ordering, seating, and bussing are all self-service, and weekend evenings often see a short wait as tables turn over quickly. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Kkorang chicken, golbaengi or nakji-bokkeum all ₩15,000; nogari or beondegi-tang ₩8,000 (2026)
16:00-00:00, last order 23:00, open daily
Short waits at peak
Weekend evenings often have a wait (roughly 20-30 minutes at peak); the shop turns tables quickly.
Walk-in
Fully self-service (ordering, table setup, and bussing) — first-time visitors may find the system unfamiliar. No reservations noted.
Haengdang-dong, Seongdong
성동구 행당로17길 11 (행당동) — 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✓ — 가성비 쩌는 아재감성 술집, 혜자누님이 와도 인정할 수 밖에 없는 집, 서울 노포식당 가성비 맛집 [왕십리 꼬랑치킨] 2020-05-25
Good to know
What is Kkorang Chikin?
Kkorang Chikin is a pocha drinking restaurant in Haengdang-dong, Seoul, operating since 1991. The dish to order is Chicken.
Do I need a reservation at Kkorang Chikin?
No — Kkorang Chikin is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Fully self-service (ordering, table setup, and bussing) — first-time visitors may find the system unfamiliar. No reservations noted.
How long is the wait at Kkorang Chikin?
At Kkorang Chikin: Weekend evenings often have a wait (roughly 20-30 minutes at peak); the shop turns tables quickly.
How much does Kkorang Chikin cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Kkorang Chikin. Kkorang chicken, golbaengi or nakji-bokkeum all ₩15,000; nogari or beondegi-tang ₩8,000 (2026)
Can I order at Kkorang Chikin without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Kkorang Chikin 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.
Nearby:
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🚶 2minChunhyang Mien 춘향미엔
Dumplings & Noodles
🚶 4minTosang Makhoe 토상막회
Sashimi & Seafood
🚶 9minDaege Sinrang Jogae Sinbu 대게신랑조개신부
Jogaejjim (steamed clams)
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