Must-Try Local Korean fried chicken(치킨) in Seoul

Begin the evening where the lighting glows soft and the plates look as serene as the room. Korean-inspired bites come crisp at the edges and clean on the palate, ideal with a cold drink before a full-on fried chicken feast or as a luxe take on chi-maek in one spot. If you want calm conversation and considerate pacing, this lounge sets the rhythm.

• Order this: Seasonal Korean small plates and a bright lager or highball to mirror the crunch and spice you crave from chicken.

When the city lights flicker on, this glass-wrapped pub turns into a perfect perch for the beer half of chi-maek. Snacky Western plates arrive crisp and to the point, matching frothy pints with just enough salt and crunch to stoke your fried chicken appetite or ease you down after a platter.

• Order this: A round of draft beers and a couple of comforting snacks like ragù pasta or arancini to offset spicy chicken heat.

This casual trattoria by Perigee knows how to fry with finesse. The fried pizza lands with a gentle crackle, airy within and golden without, a perfect prelude to a fried chicken run or a playful stand-in when you want the crunch without the soy-garlic glaze. Service moves at your pace which makes it great for dates.

• Order this: Fried pizza and a fresh pasta to share; add bubbles to keep the palate lively between crispy bites.

Natural wine and Korean-rooted cooking make a laid-back playground for crunchy, savory bites that echo the joy of fried chicken night. The room is cozy and the pace unhurried which means you can drift from crisp starters to a glass with ease.

• Order this: Ask the team for today’s crispiest share plate to pair with a bright, chilled red or pét-nat.

A breezy dining bar that flows from brunch to wine, perfect for easing into the night before a nearby fried chicken hop or winding down after. The kitchen speaks in seasonal textures which means you will find crisp and tender in the same forkful.

• Order this: Note steak requests for brunch in your reservation if desired, then pair dinner plates with a light red.

If fried chicken is your love language, this is the elegant counterpoint where clean acidity and gentle crunch keep each sip and bite in balance. Plates are tuned for pairing which makes it a natural stop on a progressive chicken night.

• Order this: Ask for the day’s by-the-glass picks to refresh the palate between crispy courses.

A hush of conversation and a cozy glow make this a sweet detour when you want comfort that still feels chef-driven. Global flavors tap into Korea’s love of shared plates, and textures swing from soft to crisp in a way that flatters any fried chicken craving.

• Order this: Balance a rich main with a lighter side and a glass of wine to reset spice and salt.

Here the crunch shows up in Tex-Mex form with tacos that snap and chimichangas that puff and crackle. It is a lively stop when you want a playful spin on crisp, juicy, sauce-loving food that Seoulites adore about chicken nights.

• Order this: Shrimp tacos, a cheesy quesadilla, and a chimichanga to share for that hot-then-cool rhythm.

When you want to close a fried chicken crawl with something cool and light, this izakaya’s sashimi-led menu resets the palate. The vibe is casual and welcoming which makes it easy to linger over one last pour.

• Order this: A simple sashimi plate and a highball to cut through lingering spice and salt.

The morning after a saucy fried chicken session, this British home-style bistro is the soft landing. Warm plates, gentle lighting, and riverside calm bring you back to center while still indulging the craving for something cozy and robust.

• Order this: Check early for limited mains that sell out fast, then walk Yangjaecheon to finish.