Kuken Chicken Hof Seongsu
쿠켄치킨호프 성수점 · Korean Fried Chicken
ABOUT
Kuken Chicken Hof is a small, old-school neighborhood chicken pub in Seongsu-dong, located between Seongsu Station and Seoul Forest. Rather than a polished modern chicken franchise, it has the feel of a local hof where nearby residents and office workers come for fried chicken and beer. The restaurant also has outdoor seating in good weather, giving it a casual Korean 야장 (outdoor drinking) atmosphere. The main menu is straightforward and affordable: whole fried chicken is currently listed at ₩14,000, while half-and-a-half-sized portions and seasoned, garlic-soy and green-onion chicken are around ₩19,000–₩20,000. Golbaengi somyeon is another notable order, working particularly well as a shared drinking snack alongside chicken and beer.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
Reviews repeatedly describe the fried chicken as having a thin, crisp coating with a juicy interior and a relatively mild seasoning. Unlike heavily seasoned franchise chicken, the flavor is closer to the simple, savory style associated with older Korean neighborhood chicken shops. The garlic-soy chicken is particularly well regarded, while the fried chicken is often described as crispy and meaty. Golbaengi somyeon is another recurring recommendation. The chewy sea snails are served with refreshing, sweet-and-sour spicy seasoning and vegetables, which provides a sharper contrast to the richness of fried chicken. The combination of chicken, golbaengi somyeon and beer works particularly well for groups sharing several dishes.
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4PM–1:10AM
NO BREAK TIME
OPEN DAILY
₩14,000–₩20,000 / 1–2 servings
This is more of a local drinking spot than a destination restaurant. The interior is relatively small, and it can become busy in the evening. Outdoor seating is available in suitable weather, but it is worth checking current conditions before visiting. For a first visit, the fried chicken is the simplest choice. If you want a stronger flavor, try the garlic soy chicken. For a group, adding golbaengi somyeon gives you a classic Korean drinking-food combination.
서울 성동구 뚝섬로3길 16 비즈웰오피스텔 1층 103호Biz Well Seongsu 16 Ttukseom-ro 3-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-464-7982
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