Ratings
Average ★ 3.8 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Namwon Tongdak fries whole chickens in the Gyeongdong Market chicken alley in Jegi-dong, in a thin, crackling batter that regulars distinguish from the chain fried chicken sold everywhere else. This is the byeolgwan — the annex branch a few doors from the original shop — and it is the one Sung Si-kyung's Muktende filmed. Gizzards and chicken feet are on the same short board.
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
₩12,000–16,000 per person; a whole bird is ₩17,000–21,000.
Opening hours are not published for the annex; the original shop a few doors away runs 12:00–21:00 with a 14:00–14:30 break and closes on Tuesdays.
Expect lines
This is the busiest stretch of the chicken alley. The original shop fills first and the annex takes the overflow, so there can still be a table here on a weekday afternoon when next door is full.
Walk-in
CatchTable remote waitlist runs only for the first hour after opening (11:00–12:00); after that you sign in on the tablet inside. Takeout must be ordered in person — no app or phone pre-orders.
Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun
동대문구 홍릉로1길 39, 1층 (제기동) — show this to your taxi driver
Photos
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 경동시장 남원통닭 2023-10-17
Good to know
What is Namwon Tongdak Byeolgwan?
Namwon Tongdak Byeolgwan is a burger, chicken and pizza restaurant in Jegi-dong, Seoul, operating since 2016. The dish to order is Whole fried chicken — ₩17,000 (small) / ₩19,000 (large).
Do I need a reservation at Namwon Tongdak Byeolgwan?
No — Namwon Tongdak Byeolgwan is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. CatchTable remote waitlist runs only for the first hour after opening (11:00–12:00); after that you sign in on the tablet inside. Takeout must be ordered in person — no app or phone pre-orders.
How long is the wait at Namwon Tongdak Byeolgwan?
At Namwon Tongdak Byeolgwan: This is the busiest stretch of the chicken alley. The original shop fills first and the annex takes the overflow, so there can still be a table here on a weekday afternoon when next door is full.
How much does Namwon Tongdak Byeolgwan cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Namwon Tongdak Byeolgwan. ₩12,000–16,000 per person; a whole bird is ₩17,000–21,000.
Can I order at Namwon Tongdak Byeolgwan without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Namwon Tongdak Byeolgwan 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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