Must-Try Korean fried chicken(치킨) in Seoul

Start your chicken night with smoke and sizzle. This Osaka-born yakitori specialist keeps things easy with a single price across the menu so you can follow your cravings without second-guessing. If you like your chicken juicy and fire-kissed rather than battered, this is a perfect warm-up before a late chi-maek session.

Founded in 1985, the brand now runs 600+ locations and brings that tight, efficient rhythm to Hongdae’s bustle.

• Order this: A mixed yakitori lineup to share before your next stop.

After a crunchy fried-chicken first round, slow the tempo. Touji is where the conversation breathes and the pairing matters, with seasonal Japanese plates and nihonshu priced kindly below retail. It’s the chicken lover’s “round two” when you want calm and care instead of clatter.

Service leans meticulous and warm, with staff happy to guide pairings in private, curtain-drawn rooms.

• Order this: Sashimi course with staff-recommended sake pairing.

Planning a celebratory chicken night with a refined edge. Slide into Tokusen near Gyodae for a composed dinner course by chefs from 5-star hotels or catch the lunch hitsumabushi set if you’re starting early. It’s the “dress up and toast” chapter of your Seoul chicken journey.

Service is polished yet friendly, and the room feels purpose-built for lingering courses and conversation.

• Order this: Seasonal dinner course (₩120,000) after a light daytime chikin run.

The morning after a crunchy feast calls for light, bright plates and sunlight. Teen Teen feels like a mini getaway with its pink walls, terrace seats, and party-friendly tables. Staff recommendations tend to be spot-on, and the space is photogenic enough to double as your reunion backdrop.

Expect a casual mood with signature menus and a cult-loved kaymak to cap things sweetly.

• Order this: Signature risotto and a spoon of kaymak to share.

If fried chicken is your comfort, a skyline is your sparkle. Float above downtown for golden-hour drinks and seasonal specials that turn any chi-maek night into a miniature celebration. It’s the move for team dinners and visiting friends you want to wow without fuss.

At busy times, dishes can take a moment to replenish, yet the overall quality and Inwangsan view keep regulars returning.

• Order this: A seasonal promotional set to pair with the view.

When you crave spice and comfort after a fried feast, Palai brings 40 years of Thai know-how to Songpa. The broth simmers for 12 hours and noodles are kneaded in-house, with local Thai ingredients shaping that unmistakable aroma and depth.

The room feels like a quick hop abroad and portions skew generous with juicy, crispy sides that steal bites at the table.

• Order this: Rich egg noodles and a wok-fried favorite; ask about the crisp side dishes of the day.

After a big chicken night, brunch is reset time. Farno has the sun, the comfort, and the bandwidth for gatherings from coffee dates to family meetups. It’s the mellow counterpoint to yesterday’s crunch and fizz.

The menu travels from shakshuka warmth to club-sandwich nostalgia with a French toast that leans indulgent.

• Order this: Shakshuka for heat and a club sandwich to share.

Craving a savory detour from fried chicken. Fortune crafts Uzbek and Russian comfort—think flaky bakes and charcoal-kissed skewers—by a team that has cooked for global events and earned TV accolades and a Seoul Top 100 nod.

It’s minutes from the station and feels like a quietly confident institution ready for curious palates.

• Order this: Crowd favorites from the house staples; ask about samsa and shashlik.

A stroll along the Gyeongui Line Forest Road sets up a lovely foil to the guilty joy of fried chicken. Passage plates the seasons with clarity and warmth, making it a date-worthy finale or a fresh start to the night before the beer and chicken flow.

Busiest times are weekday lunches and weekend afternoons, but there’s a waitlist on site if reservations are full.

• Order this: The current seasonal dishes; ask the team for wine suggestions.

Cap your chicken night with silkier comfort. This Itaewon pasta favorite keeps the focus on fresh dough, clean sauces, and friendly pairings so you can linger without the noise. It’s the kind of place that turns a casual bite into a ritual.

Reservations for parties of three or fewer are handled via CATCHTABLE, while bigger groups can call or DM directly.

• Order this: A chef’s pasta and a glass of Italian red to land the evening softly.