Whole-chicken hot pot at a tiny Mapo old-timer loved by locals

Self-paid. The blogger paid for this visit.

A small, old-school dakhanmari shop near Mapo Station that serves just one thing: a whole chicken simmered at your table, then noodles and porridge in the broth. Celebrities have visited too.

알고보니 연예인들도 많이 왔다간 찐맛집이더라고요
It turns out lots of celebrities have been here too. A real local favorite.

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Is it for you?

Go forComforting Seoul-style chicken hot pot with chewy rice cakes, dumplings and kalguksu to add.

Skip ifYou come on Sunday or without checking. It is small and closed Sundays.

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Call ahead to check for seats.
Make the dipping sauce with the chili paste and mustard on the table.
Finish with porridge in the broth.

Whole-chicken hot pot at a tiny Mapo old-timer loved by locals

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Is it for you?

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