Gangnam tongdak hof
강남통닭호프 · Korean Fried Chicken
ABOUT
Gangnamtongdakhopeu is a casual Korean chicken-and-beer spot in Yeoksam, close to Gangnam Station. Rather than presenting the polished image of a major fried-chicken franchise, it has the feel of an old-school Korean “hof” — a place where people come after work for fried chicken, beer, soju, and simple drinking snacks. The menu goes beyond chicken, with Golbaengi Somyeon (whelk with spicy noodles), tofu with kimchi, fish cake soup, tteokbokki, dried seafood, and other familiar Korean drinking foods. For travelers, this is less about finding an elaborate Korean meal and more about experiencing a very ordinary Korean night out. The restaurant is particularly suited to a casual second stop after dinner, when you want fried chicken and drinks rather than another full meal. The chicken is relatively approachable in price for central Gangnam, and the combination of chicken with Golbaengi Somyeon is one of the restaurant's defining choices. It is a useful option if you want to experience the Korean “chimaek” culture in a neighborhood-style hof rather than at a large chain.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
Local reviews consistently point to the restaurant's value and old-school chicken style. One recent review described it as a particularly good-value second-stop option in Yeoksam, noting that a whole chicken was around the mid-to-high ₩10,000 range and that the chicken itself was very satisfying despite not being especially large. Another review specifically described the chicken as having an old-fashioned whole-chicken style, with particularly crisp skin on the back and wings. The chicken is not the only reason people come. Reviews mention the combination of chicken and gizzard fries, while the broader menu makes the restaurant work well as a drinking spot. The Golbaengi Somyeon is prominent enough to be highlighted as one of the restaurant's signature combinations, and the menu also includes familiar Korean hof foods such as tofu with kimchi, fish cake soup and dried seafood. One review noted that the gizzard had a slightly curry-like aroma and was flavorful, although it could be somewhat chewy. The setting is particularly suited to office workers and casual groups around Yeoksam. Reviews describe the restaurant as a good place for an after-work drink with colleagues or friends, and the restaurant's weekday-only evening schedule reinforces that role. For a first-time visitor, think of it less as a destination restaurant and more as a chance to experience an everyday Korean chicken-and-beer night — especially if you want a lively local drinking atmosphere rather than a polished tourist-oriented restaurant.
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5PM–1AM
NO BREAK TIME
CLOSED Sat–Sun
₩20,000–₩30,000 / shared dish
Gangnamtongdakhopeu is a weekday-evening restaurant, not an all-day dining option. Current listings show it open Monday through Friday from 17:00 to 01:00 and closed Saturday and Sunday. It is on the second floor at 75 Gangnam-daero 94-gil in Yeoksam. If you are visiting specifically for the restaurant, it is worth checking the current opening status by phone because business hours can change. For first-time visitors, the easiest order is simply fried chicken or one of the flavored chicken options. If you are sharing food and drinks, Chicken + Golbaengi Somyeon is the more distinctive Korean hof-style choice. This is a casual drinking restaurant, so it works particularly well for an evening visit rather than a quiet meal.
서울 강남구 강남대로94길 75 2층2F, 75 Gangnam-daero 94-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-557-5747
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