Pelikana Bongcheon Hyundai Branch

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A classic Pelicana Chicken branch in Bongcheon-dong serving iconic Korean fried chicken alongside diverse seasoned varieties and side bites.

Tucked along Yangnyeong-ro in Gwanak District, Pelicana Bongcheon Hyundai operates as an unpretentious, reliable neighborhood staple where locals drop in for takeout boxes or dial in for late-night delivery. While Pelicana built its reputation on legacy recipes, this branch showcases how adeptly the classic brand navigates bold new flavor territory alongside its old-school foundation. The menu effortlessly bridges nostalgic cravings and modern twists. Traditionalists still lean on the gold-standard *banban*—half wet-battered fried chicken with a cracker-crisp shell and half slathered in the brand’s signature sweet, glossy red sauce. But the kitchen also turns out newer creations like the Chipollic, an inventive balance of smoky chipotle warmth, savory garlic, and soy that clings tightly to the chicken without drowning its crunch, finishing with a lingering Cheongyang pepper kick. For dual-flavor seekers, the Hongdan split offers contrasting punches: the Dandan pieces are rich with sweet honey and garlic, while the Honghong pieces deliver a clean, sharp heat derived from real red chili peppers that cuts through the richness of the plump chicken pieces. The side menu holds its own with crowd-pleasing pairings. The spicy *tteokbokki* arrives swimming in plenty of sweet-and-spicy broth, perfect for dipping crunchy drumsticks alongside chewier bites of rice cake. An order of the potato cheese sticks—studded with finely diced potatoes on the outside and molten, savory cheese within—helps temper spicier glazes like Chipollic. Meanwhile, bags of airy, brittle *eopoggang* (crispy dried fish snacks) provide an addictive, savory crunch that practically demands a cold beer. Packed in sturdy, no-frills cardboard cartons alongside the requisite pickled radish and soda, every order from this everyday kitchen feels tuned for unwinding after a long commute through southern Seoul.