Namwon Tongdak 남원통닭

Name: Namwon Tongdak
Address: 47 Hongneung-ro 1-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR
Price range: ₩

치킨 · Jegi-dong · ₩ · ₩12,000–16,000 per person

Namwon Tongdak (남원통닭) is a korean fried chicken spot in Jegi-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Sung Si-kyung's Muktende. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.

What: Korean Fried Chicken — Original fried chicken (whole bird)
Where: Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun
Price: ₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Wait: Expect lines
Getting in: Walk-in

Namwon Tongdak has fried chicken in Jegi-dong's Gyeongdong Market chicken alley since the 1980s, running a main shop and an annex that both fill up daily with market-goers and destination diners. It's known for a thin, crackling batter over juicy meat, a style regulars distinguish from typical Korean fried chicken chains. The spot has also been featured on Sung Si-kyung's Meokeulteonde.

Market-sideGroup-friendlyTakeout available

Order this

Original fried chicken (whole bird)
Yangnyeom (sweet-spicy sauced) chicken
Gochu (pepper)-seasoned fried chicken

Know before you go

Address: 47 Hongneung-ro 1-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
동대문구 홍릉로1길 47, 1층 7호 (제기동) — show this to your taxi driver
Hours: Daily 11:00–21:30 (Sat/Sun open 10:30), break 14:00–14:30, closed 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Wait: Weekend queues regularly run 1–2 hours; register for a table and browse the market while waiting, or aim for around 4pm on a weekday to skip the line.
Getting in: Walk-in · Expect lines

Sources

Sung Si-kyung's Muktende — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 경동시장 남원통닭

Good to know

Do I need a reservation at Namwon Tongdak?

No — it's a walk-in spot.

How long is the wait at Namwon Tongdak?

Weekend queues regularly run 1–2 hours; register for a table and browse the market while waiting, or aim for around 4pm on a weekday to skip the line.

How much does Namwon Tongdak cost per person?

Under ₩15,000 per person. ₩12,000–16,000 per person

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