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Jangjakkkun Yatap Direct Store

Jangjakkkun Yatap Direct Store

장작꾼 야탑직영점

Chicken

About

Oak wood-fired rotisserie chicken joint in Yatap serving tender roasted chicken over sizzling crispy nurungji scorch rice on hot stone plates.

Just off the bustling food alley near Yatap Station, Jangjakkun signals its craft from the sidewalk. A towering pile of oak firewood frames a rotating rotisserie grill, where whole chickens turn slowly for ninety minutes, rendering excess fat and absorbing a gentle woodsmoke aroma. From 4:30 PM on weekdays (4:00 PM on weekends), fresh batches emerge from the radiant heat, drawing an immediate mix of after-work diners, couples, and family groups into the warm, lively dining room. The house signature revolves around whole rotisserie chicken served sizzling over a scorching stone plate lined with pressed scorched rice (*nurungji*). As the meat rests, the underlying rice crisps into a deeply nutty, crackling crust. Meals start with a comforting bowl of shredded chicken porridge before the main spreads arrive. Traditionalists gravitate toward the Hanbang Nurungji Tongdak, an herbal-infused bird pairing crispy skin and tender breast meat with sharp mustard, salt, and seasoned cabbage salad drizzled with ketchup-mayo. A forkful of crunchy rice crowned with house-served *yeolmu-kimchi* (young radish kimchi) cuts through the richness cleanly. For those leaning toward indulgence, the Corn Cheese Nurungji Tongdak blankets the bird in sweet corn and melted cheese, creating a rich contrast against the crackled skin and toasted rice beneath. Diners torn between flavors often order the split options, balancing savory melted cheese against the sweet, fiery kick of the Spicy Seasoned (Maekom Yangnyeom) chicken. More creative twists feature scallion-piled *padak* bathed in sweet sauce, rich rosé gravy—which allows for pasta noodle add-ins—and creamy Cheongyang chili sauce. Flanked by cold draft beers and classic pub sides like spicy sea snails, Jangjakkun offers Seongnam a grounded, smoke-kissed counterpoint to the city's ubiquitous deep-fried chicken shops.

Menu

  • Herbal Wood-Fired Chicken with Nurungji한방 누룽지통닭₩21,000
  • Corn Cheese Nurungji Chicken콘치즈 누룽지통닭₩26,000
  • Herbal Nurungji Chicken with Scallions한방 누룽지파닭₩24,000
  • Spicy Seasoned Nurungji Chicken매콤양념 누룽지통닭₩23,000
  • Half and Half Nurungji Chicken반반 누룽지통닭₩26,000
  • Rosé Sauce Nurungji Chicken로제 누룽지통닭₩26,000
  • Supreme Seasoned Nurungji Chicken슈프림양념 누룽지통닭₩24,000
  • 양념누룽지통닭₩23,000
  • 슈프림누룽지통닭₩24,000

Local tips

  • Freshly roasted chicken batches start coming out at 16:30 on weekdays and 16:00 on weekends.
  • Book ahead via Naver Reservations if visiting with a group.
  • Check Naver Maps for store coupons to get free stone-plate corn cheese or a drink.
  • Park at the nearby Matgoeul Public Parking Lot since the restaurant lacks dedicated parking.

Details

Nearest station
Yatap Station
Phone
010-5962-7099

Opening hours

Sunday
16:00–23:00
Monday
16:30–23:00
Tuesday
16:30–23:00
Wednesday
16:30–23:00
Thursday
16:30–23:00
Friday
16:30–23:00
Saturday
16:00–23:00

Mon-Fri 16:30-24:00, Sat-Sun 16:00-24:00 (Last order 23:00)

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