Chicken in the Kitchen
치킨인더키친 · Korean Fried Chicken
ABOUT
Chicken in the Kitchen is a long-running independent chicken restaurant in the Hongdae area, known for crispy fried chicken and a more neighborhood-style atmosphere than the large Korean fried-chicken franchises. The menu includes classic fried chicken, garlic-soy chicken, spicy sweet chicken and cheese-topped chicken. The restaurant also offers a vegan chicken made with mushrooms and plant-based protein, giving it an unusual option for visitors who do not eat meat. The signature Bump of Chicken is a straightforward crispy fried chicken, while Red Hot Chili Peppers has a sweet-and-spicy Korean-style sauce. Garlic Soy is another popular choice, especially for visitors who want something savory rather than very spicy. Current listed prices are around ₩18,500 for the vegan chicken and ₩26,000 for the main chicken dishes.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
Reviews consistently highlight the crisp texture of the fried chicken. The Bump of Chicken is relatively straightforward and works well for visitors who want to experience Korean fried chicken without a strong sauce. Garlic Soy has a savory, slightly salty profile, while Red Hot Chili Peppers is sweeter and spicier. Several reviews also mention ordering half-and-half combinations to try two flavors at once. The restaurant is also known for its casual, slightly dark and cozy interior, with rock music contributing to its distinctive atmosphere. Reviews describe it as a place where people stay for chicken and beer rather than simply eating and leaving. The combination of crispy chicken, beer and a relaxed Hongdae atmosphere is a recurring theme, and foreign visitors are also frequently seen at the restaurant.
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5PM–12AM
NO BREAK TIME
OPEN DAILY
₩18.5k–₩26,000 / 1–2 servings
If you want to taste the chicken itself, start with Bump of Chicken. Choose Garlic Soy for a savory garlic flavor or Red Hot Chili Peppers for a sweeter, spicier option. A half-and-half order is useful if two people want to compare flavors. The restaurant is in a quieter residential-style street away from the busiest Hongdae shopping streets. Weekend hours extend later than weekdays, especially on Friday and Saturday. Current hours should be checked before visiting because older listings show different schedules.
서울 마포구 와우산로29길 4-42 1층4-42 Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1338-2487
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