Our Visit to Korea's Very First Wingstop Location in Gangnam

South Korea finally introduced the famous Texan franchise 'Wingstop' this year on January 13th, 2023! Widely popular in the U.S. for its delicious and unique flavors of chicken wings, Wingstop is now available at its first location in Gangnam, Seoul! In 2022, Wingstop signed an agreement for development rights with South Korea to open an initial 60 stores nationwide over the next 10 years, with hopes of growing to 200-250 locations.

The grand opening of the first Wingstop location in Korea was met with great excitement, especially from foreigners! As an American and a Wingstop fan myself, I had to take a few of the Creatrip team members with me to try it out! Check out our experience at Wingstop's first location in Korea!

Information

Hours: Every Day 11:00-23:00 (Last Order 22:30)

Address: 20 Bongeunsa-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 봉은사로2길 20)

Official Instagram: @wingstopkr

Our Visit

Wingstop Seoul Gangnam exterior, showcasing the green and beige branded photo booth with Wingstop's iconic wings and slogan 'FLAVOR.' prominently displayed.

Visitor taking photos in Wingstop Gangnam's photo booth, highlighting the playful Wingstop-themed decor featuring their signature chicken products and Pepsi branding.

At the entrance, there's a cute photo booth area decorated with chicken wings and the Wingstop logo!

Commemorative grand opening signs at Wingstop Seoul Gangnam, displaying promotional offers and enticing images of Wingstop's classic dishes, inviting customers to celebrate the opening.

They also had a few signs up commemorating the grand opening and promoting a popular menu item! Let's go inside and check it out!

Interior view of Wingstop Gangnam, featuring the modern and vibrant design with their iconic logo and bilingual menu displays, available for both English and Korean patrons.

Close-up of Wingstop's menu at the counter, showcasing a variety of wings, tenders, sides, and beverages, including special group packs and popular dipping sauces.

The interior is just like that of a Wingstop franchise back in the States, with the bold green Wingstop color and a large logo on the counter. The full menu is available in both English and Korean!

Wingstop Gangnam's dual kiosks near the entrance, facilitating easy ordering for customers with intuitive touch displays offering services in multiple languages.

There are 2 kiosks on the left side by the entrance where you can order and pay. The kiosk menu is also available in English! You can also order and pay at the counter, so feel free to do so if you need to pay in cash! After ordering at the kiosk, be sure to keep your receipt so you can keep track of your order number. Let's check out the seating!

Gangnam Wingstop's interior seating featuring cozy tables and a contemporary design aesthetic, suggestive of a warm social dining space.

Wide stairway at Wingstop Gangnam, leading up to additional seating, providing a cozy and modern dining experience influenced by traditional Western Wingstop interiors.

There are a couple of small 2-person tables and a small counter with barstools on the first floor. We recommend heading up to the second floor for better seating!

Second-floor dining area at Wingstop Gangnam with ample seating, emphasizing the relaxed, comfortable environment custom-designed for larger groups.

On the second floor, there is much more seating available and tables for bigger groups! There is also a display screen on the wall where you can see when your order is ready. Once your order number pops up, you can head downstairs to pick it up your food.

Wait time display on the second floor of Wingstop Gangnam, allowing diners to comfortably track their order status while enjoying the contemporary surroundings.

There's also another kiosk available on the second floor, so if you're not satisfied with your initial order, you can always get more! If it's a little crowded and you want to secure a seat, you can also come up to the second floor and grab a spot first, then order at the kiosk from the second floor.

Order collection counter at Wingstop Gangnam, where customers pick up freshly prepared dishes, infused with the famous Wingstop flavors from the U.S.

Once your order is ready, you'll need to pick it up from the counter downstairs. If you ordered a drink, you can use the soda fountain downstairs on the left side of the counter. Drinks can be refilled once!

Freshly served Wingstop meal featuring crispy chicken wings, seasoned fries, and a cold beverage, capturing the delicious and savory experience during our dine-in visit.

Vibrant meal setting with Wingstop's signature wings and seasoned fries, showcasing the emphasis on bold flavors and American-style presentation.

Since we went on a weekday, it wasn't crowded at all and we received our orders pretty quickly! We were super excited to try it out! We all ordered a Single Pack Set of wings, which comes with your choice of 6 or 8 classic or boneless wings (up to 2 flavors), 1 regular-sized side, 1 dipping sauce, and 1 fountain drink.

Close-up of Wingstop Garlic Parmesan and Lemon Pepper wings, highlighting the detailed seasoning that replicates the authentic taste of U.S. franchises.

I ordered a 6-piece Single Pack of Classic Wings, Original Fries, and Ranch for just 8,900 KRW. In the photo above you can see Garlic Parmesan on the left and Lemon Pepper, Wingstop's most well-known flavor, on the right. Both flavors were delicious and super flavorful! They tasted pretty much the same as the Wingstop franchises in the U.S.! Here in Korea, they provided us with gloves, making it easy and mess-free to eat with our hands!

Golden Wingstop fries next to a cup of ranch dipping sauce, emphasizing the crunchy texture and rich flavor that defines Wingstop's delectable sides.

The Original Fries were great as well! Wingstop's Original Fries are seasoned with Wingstop's signature seasoning, which is slightly salty and garlicky. The ranch was pretty similar to the real thing as well, but if you're a ranch lover, definitely get two because one was not enough!

Modern waste sorting station in Wingstop Gangnam, showcasing their commitment to an organized and clean dining environment.

Afterward, be sure to separate your trash at the trash counter and put away your tray and any other dishes or utensils!

Exterior view of Wingstop Gangnam store, featuring the brand's iconic signage and welcoming design situated in a bustling Seoul neighborhood.

Overall, we really enjoyed our meal here at Wingstop! The prices were surprisingly low despite it being a popular overseas franchise, and the flavors were pretty on-point! We did feel that it was a bit salty overall, so if you are not used to American-style wings it may be a bit salty for your taste (but still delicious)! We will definitely be stopping by again to try more Wingstop flavors! For all the Wingstop flavors, check out their official site here.

We hope you enjoyed our review of Wingstop's very first location in Korea! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com. You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!

News Source: QSR Magazine