Ratings
Average ★ 3.8 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A charcoal-grill anju bar tucked in a Chungmuro backstreet since 1994, best known for coal-fired chicken skewers, grilled ginkgo nuts, and blanched cuttlefish — a second-round drinking-food spot rather than a bunsik shop despite the name. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Order this
Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Chicken skewers run roughly ₩14,000–15,000 for two servings (March 2026).
Mon-Sat 18:00-23:00, closed Sundays
Short waits at peak
A charcoal-grilled anju (drinking-food) spot open evenings only (roughly 6-11pm); a line forms around opening time on weekdays (2021-2026), though waits have not run over an hour.
Pildong, Jung-gu
중구 필동3가 3-19 — 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✓ — 20대부터 70대까지 줄 서서 먹는 핫한 식당, 서울에서 가장 유명한 노포 중 하나인 곳, 간판만 봐도 취하는 서울 노포식당 가성비 맛집 [충무로 영덕회식당/필동분식] 2020-08-24
Good to know
What is Pildong Bunsik?
Pildong Bunsik is a pocha drinking restaurant in Pildong, Seoul, operating since 1994. The dish to order is Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers (dakkkochi).
Do I need a reservation at Pildong Bunsik?
No — Pildong Bunsik is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Pildong Bunsik?
At Pildong Bunsik: A charcoal-grilled anju (drinking-food) spot open evenings only (roughly 6-11pm); a line forms around opening time on weekdays (2021-2026), though waits have not run over an hour.
How much does Pildong Bunsik cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Pildong Bunsik. Chicken skewers run roughly ₩14,000–15,000 for two servings (March 2026).
Can I order at Pildong Bunsik without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Pildong Bunsik 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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