Oak-roasted whole chicken over crispy nurungji near Ttukdo Market

Self-paid. The blogger paid for this visit.

A small street-side chicken spot by Ttukdo Market in Seongsu, roasting whole chickens over oak wood and serving them on a layer of scorched rice. Order the soupy tteokbokki on the side like the regulars.

닭에서 흘러나온 육즙이 누룽지에 스며들어 고소함이 몇 배는 더 진해지는 느낌이었답니다
The juices from the chicken soak into the nurungji, making it many times nuttier.

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Is it for you?

Go forCrisp skin, juicy meat and rice crust that soaks up the drippings, away from the busy cafe streets. A fun dinner or late-night snack.

Skip ifYou come late. It closes when it sells out, and there are only about six tables.

Good to know

Dip the chicken in the mustard sauce.
Dunk the lean breast meat in the tteokbokki broth.
Stir-fried kimchi comes on the side and goes well with the chicken.
Use a public parking lot.

Oak-roasted whole chicken over crispy nurungji near Ttukdo Market

What to order

Is it for you?

Good to know

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