MyeongdongKorean fried chicken
Yeongyang Center
영양센터 본점
Myeongdong's rotisserie chicken, turning since 1960.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4)
Why we picked it
Not deep-fried but electric-rotisserie chicken, the way Seoul ate it before the fried-chicken boom. Crisp skin, juicy meat, a dish of salt and pepper — and samgyetang for those who want soup. Right in Myeongdong.
What to order
Rotisserie chicken (large) Signature
통닭 (大)
₩21,500
Electric-roasted whole chicken.
Rotisserie chicken set
통닭정식
₩15,000
Half chicken with rice and soup, for one.
Samgyetang
삼계탕
₩20,500
Our recommended order
Solo: the chicken set. For two: one large chicken and one samgyetang.
How to enjoy it
Pull the chicken apart with your hands and dip in the salt and pepper. The pickled radish cuts the richness.
Before you visit
- Location
- 52 Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul서울 중구 명동2길 52
- Nearest station
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4), Exit 5
- Hours
- 10:30–22:30
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Reservation
- Walk-in only.
- Phone
- 02-776-2015
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