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Top Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!

So many Fried Chicken restaurants in Korea that it is hard to choose where to go! Check out this Top 9 List!

Jeongyeong Yeo
3 years ago
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Korean fried chicken is famous around the world and you can see fried chicken restaurants everywhere especially in Seoul. In Korea, it is also convenient to deliver fried chicken to wherever you want. Among the hundreds of fried chicken restaurants, we would like to introduce you to the Top 9 fried chicken restaurants locals like to eat!




Korean Fried Chicken | Delivery Service

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants! Korean Fried Chicken | Delivery Service




Korean Fried Chicken : 1. Witch Curry Cream Fried Chicken (마녀커리크림치킨)

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


Witch Curry Cream Fried Chicken is located in Hongdae and is not a franchise brand having only two branches in Hongdae. However, it is very popular with a lot of people coming to eat here when visiting Hongdae.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


The interior design of Witch Curry Cream Fried Chicken is delicate and looks more of like a cafe than the normal fried chicken restaurant giving people a happy relaxing feeling when coming.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


The reason this chicken restaurant is really popular is because their dishes are really special ranging from curry cream sauce chicken to boneless fried chicken. The chicken also contains rice cakes and french fries making it really special and tasty compared to other fried chicken restaurants.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


The curry sauce may feel a little bit spicy for you but if you enjoy it with beer it will help neutralize the spiciness and make a good combination. Tired of the regular Korean fried chicken? Come here and try the chicken!





Korean Fried Chicken : 2. Kyochon Chicken (교촌 치킨)

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


When thinking about the most popular fried chicken brands that represent Korea, it would have to be Kyochon Chicken. It is frequently ordered by Koreans and also enjoyed by tourists who visit Korea!


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


They have three tastes that are available that are really popular with it being the original, honey, and spicy flavor. I also enjoy eating Kyochon chicken whether it is at the store or at home through delivery. It is very convenient and tasty.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


It is perfect to create special memories with your friends drinking a cold beer eating some fried chicken.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!




Korean Fried Chicken : 3. Sai Chicken (사이치킨)

Address : 1 Baekseokdong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


This is not a franchise store and is located in Seochon of the Gyeongbok Palace area. It is not easy to find as it is deep inside the village but once you get there you will be amazed at the amount of people there.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!
2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


The most well known chicken dish is eating the fried chicken together with the seasoned green bean sprouts which make a great combination.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


It might be strange to eat fried chicken together with green bean sprouts but the green bean sprouts help remove the greasy feeling when eating fried chicken. I really recommend you come here and give it a try.





Korean Fried Chicken : 4. BBQ Chicken

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


Anyone who has seen the drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" would know that Sunny does a fried chicken restaurant which later succeeds and changes into a bigger store. This very store is located in front of Cheonggyecheon.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


If you go to this store, they will still be advertising that it was the location of the shooting of the Kdrama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God". I have been here around three times and was able to see a whole floor covered with pictures of "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God".


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


BBQ Chicken is the type of fried chicken that not only Koreans like but people from all over the world like as it has good seasoning that is paired with a soft and tender chicken making it taste amazing.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


In addition to the fried chicken here, they also have grilled chicken. I recommend you try both grilled and fried when you come to BBQ chicken.


  • Seoul Fried Chicken : BBQ Chicken (Jongno)
  • Address : 81, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul




Korean Fried Chicken : 5. Barun Chicken (바른치킨)

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


If you like simple and clean fried chicken, you should check out this restaurant.

In general, Koreans may have a view that fried chicken restaurants are normally old-fashioned and may not be as clean but that is not the case for Barun chicken. It is fried chicken that is made to fit the modern style and is very popular.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


I recommend Barun Chicken and in addition to the normal fried and bbq seasoned chicken, I recommend you try the rice cake cheese fried chicken that is full of cheese giving it an amazing taste.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


If you like cheese and are tired of the same old fried chicken taste in Korea, make sure to come to Barun and taste the freshly prepared rice cake cheese fried chicken. You will be sure to experience a new level of fried chicken.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


  • Seoul Fried Chicken : Barun Chicken (Jongno-5-ga)
  • Address : 12, Kim Sang Ok-ro, Jongno 5.6 Ga-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

  • Seoul Fried Chicken : Barun Chicken (Seolleung)
  • Address : 17 Seolleung-ro 86-gil, Daechi 4-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul




Korean Fried Chicken : 6. BHC Chicken (BHC치킨)

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


BHC Chicken has to be one of the top three chicken brands in Korea. BHC Chicken is famous for having a variety of tastes with all of them being delicious.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


I often order their signature menus in 뿌링클 (Ppurinkle) and 치하오 (Qihao) which are the most popular fried chicken flavors at BHC.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


BHC's 뿌링클 (Ppurinkle) tastes a bit like curry but is not only the curry taste as there are a lot more spices in it which makes it unable for people to stop eating it.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


The 치하오 (Qihao) looks spicy but is not that spicy having only a faint spicy smell making it good to eat for everyone.


  • Seoul Fried Chicken : BHC Chicken (Chungmuro)
  • Address : 210, Toegye-ro, Pildong2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

  • Seoul Fried Chicken : BHC Chicken (Myeongdong)
  • Address : 21, Myeong-dong 7-gil, Myeong-dong, Seoul

  • Seoul Fried Chicken : BHC Chicken (Jongno-5-ga)
  • Address : 46-1, Inui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

  • Seoul Fried Chicken : BHC Chicken (Hongdae)
  • Address : 26, Hongik-ro 6-gil, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

  • Seoul Fried Chicken : BHC Chicken (Sinchon)
  • Address : 34, Yeonsei-ro 4-gil, Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul




Korean Fried Chicken 7.Gamaro Gangjung Chicken

(가마로강정치킨)

Gamarao Gangjung Chicken may not be as famous as the other brands such as BHC but it is relatively cheaper than other brands and has a deep fan base.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


Gamaro Gangjung Fried Chicken is a few thousand won cheaper than other brands making it worth it for its price.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


In addition, the spicy fried chicken at Gamaro has a sweet and pleasant spicy taste making it perfect for friends that are visiting Korea but cannot eat spicy food that still want to taste Korean-style spicy sauce.

  • Seoul Fried Chicken : Gamaro Gangjung Chicken (Ahyeon)
  • Address : 291-6, Ahyeon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

  • Seoul Fried Chicken : Gamaro Gangjung Chicken (Hoegi)
  • Address : 191-4, Hwikyeong-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul




Korean Fried Chicken : 8. SoonSoo Chicken (순수치킨)

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


SoonSoo Chicken is a small scale Korean fried chicken brand and is usually located in local neighborhoods. I often enjoy coming here and eating chicken before going home.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


Soonsoo's chicken has more chicken than other brands in my opinion and is special in that their fried chicken comes with apples. Their sauce is also very tasty.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!

Although this fried chicken may not be as popular as other brands, it gives a creative new taste so If you have SoonSoo fried chicken near your hotel make sure to order it! I recommend SoonSoo chicken!


  • Seoul Friend Chicken : SoonSoo Chicken (Bomun)
  • Address : 16, Bomun-ro 13na-gil, 7-gil, Bomun-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

  • Seoul Friend Chicken : SoonSoo Chicken (Sinsa)
  • Address : 31-9, Gangnam-daero 156-gil, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul




Korean Fried Chicken 9. TangTang Chicken (땅땅치킨)

2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


The last fried chicken restaurant is TangTang Chicken that started in Daegu and got so popular they opened shops in Seoul! Many Daegu people can't forget the taste of TangTang Chicken when coming to Seoul!


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


Many people say that TangTang chicken is more greasy than other chicken brands making it difficult to eat but others say that it is delicious.


2019 Top 9 Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants!


The biggest difference between TangTang and other chicken brands is that the meat inside the fried chicken is filled with a thick sauce that is marinated for 18 hours and then fried.

This way it preserves amazing flavors for you to enjoy!


  • Seoul Fried Chicken : TangTang Chicken (Yuido)
  • Address : 45, 63-ro, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

  • Seoul Fried Chicken : TangTang Chicken (Songpa)
  • Address : 16-6, Songpa-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul




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