Cheolin 7ho Chicken Hongdae signature dish
SEOUL / HONGDAE & YEONNAM

Cheolin 7ho Chicken Hongdae

철인7호치킨 홍대점 · Korean Fried Chicken

LOCAL RATINGS

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Ratings checked 2026-09-16T00:00:00

ABOUT

Cheolin 7ho is a Korean fried-chicken restaurant known for its signature chicken made with a 48-hour low-temperature aging process. The original chicken has a relatively thin coating, giving it a lighter, crisp texture than heavily battered fried chicken. The restaurant also offers several sauces and seasonings, including soy sauce, spicy soy, garlic, curry and spicy flavors. The Hongdae branch is located near Sangsu Station and operates mainly from the late afternoon into the early morning. It is geared toward casual evening dining and drinking, with combination menus designed for sharing. The three-flavor set is particularly useful if you want to try several Korean fried-chicken flavors in one order.

WHAT LOCALS SAY

Visitor reviews commonly mention the crisp coating and relatively clean, savory taste of the chicken. The original chicken is the straightforward choice, while the three-flavor combination allows diners to compare different sauces in the same order. Curry and spicy chicken flavors are also mentioned among the more distinctive choices. The restaurant is mainly visited in the evening for casual meals, drinking and group gatherings. The combination sets add sides such as salad and seasoned fries, making them more substantial than ordering chicken alone. Recent local listings show the Hongdae branch operating from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Cheolin 7ho Chicken Hongdae Original Chicken

SIGNATURE MENU

Original Chicken후라이드 치킨

How to eat WATCH THE DISH See the signature menu in action on Instagram

PRACTICAL INFO

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4PM–2:50AM

NO BREAK TIME

OPEN DAILY

₩21,000–₩27,000 / 1–2 servings

If this is your first visit, the three-flavor chicken set is an easy way to try several Korean fried-chicken flavors at once. The original chicken is the simplest choice, while curry, spicy and garlic options offer stronger flavors. The restaurant is open late, making it suitable for an evening meal or late-night chicken and beer. There is no dedicated parking lot, so public transportation is more convenient.

서울 마포구 양화로6길 99-3 지하1층B1, 99-3 Yanghwa-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

+82-2-324-7175

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