Yangjae Dakjip

Korean fried chicken

Yangjae Dakjip

양재닭집

Old-school market fried chicken that became a Seoul legend.

  • Walk-in only
  • Yangjae Station (Line 3

Why we picked it

It started as a market stall selling raw chicken; now people queue for its thin-batter “market-style” fried chicken, fried to order. Simple, crunchy and cheaper than the chains. Next to Yangjae Station.

What is Korean fried chicken? How to eat it

What to order

  • Fried chicken Signature

    후라이드

    ₩18,000

    Whole chicken, thin crisp batter.

  • Sweet-salty wings

    단짠치킨 (윙,봉)

    ₩22,000

    Wings and drumettes in a sweet-salty glaze.

Our recommended order

For two: one fried chicken and a beer each.

How to enjoy it

Eat it straight out of the fryer. Order soon after opening — the evening queue builds fast.

Before you visit

Location
25 Nambusunhwan-ro 350-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul서울 서초구 남부순환로350길 25
Nearest station
Yangjae Station (Line 3, Shinbundang), Exit 7
Hours
Mon–Fri 15:00–23:00 (last order 22:00); Sat 15:00–22:00 (last order 21:00) · Closed Sundays
Eating solo
Better with 2+ people
Waiting
Queues in the evening; take-away is common.
Reservation
Walk-in; take-away available.

Details from Naver Map, not yet checked in person. Confirm hours before you go.

Ready to try it?

Get directions or check how to get a table.

More in

Kimchi jjigae

Guldari Sikdang

Gongdeok's legendary kimchi stew with thick slabs of pork.

GongdeokSolo-friendly

Korean fried chicken

Gyeyeolsa

The fried chicken Seoul crosses town for, in hillside Buam-dong.

Gyeongbokgung