How to order Whole Roast Chicken (통닭) in Korea
Whole small roasted chicken seasoned with soy and sesame. Served with creamy mayo dipping sauce.
Say it to order
통닭 주세요
Tongdak juseyo
Quick facts
- 통닭
- tong-dak
- Not spicy
- ₩18,000–28,000
- About 20 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Tear the chicken into pieces with your hands. Dip in mayo.
Do
- Tear the chicken apart with your hands — that's normal.
- Share the whole bird with 2-3 people.
Don’t
- Don't use chopsticks — hands only.
- Don't eat it alone; chickens are communal.
Local tips
- 엉터리통닭 is the old-school Yongsan spot
- Simpler than modern Korean chicken — and many locals prefer it
Goes with
- Pickled radish
- Salt
- Beer
- Soju
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Whole Roast Chicken in Korean?
- Say “통닭 주세요” (Tongdak juseyo).
- Is Whole Roast Chicken spicy?
- No. Whole Roast Chicken isn’t spicy.
- How much does Whole Roast Chicken cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩18,000–28,000.
- How do you eat Whole Roast Chicken?
- Tear the chicken into pieces with your hands. Dip in mayo.
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