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Myeongin Yeonnal Tongdak Taepyeong Station Branch

Myeongin Yeonnal Tongdak Taepyeong Station Branch

명인옛날통닭 태평역점

Chicken

About

A casual neighborhood fried-chicken spot near Taepyeong Station, serving crispy old-style whole chicken, chicken-and-tteokbokki sets, and affordable drinking snacks.

Just steps from Taepyeong Station’s Exit 1 in Seongnam, the aroma of deep-frying oil frequently stops commuters in their tracks, pulling them off the sidewalk and into Myeongin Yennal Tongdak. The intimate space feels like an unpretentious neighborhood pub, holding roughly five or six four-person tables where the sound of clinking glasses and chatter easily fills the room. Guests help themselves to water and bowls of puffed macaroni crackers while watching takeout orders fly out the door to local regulars. The star of the show is the whole-fried market-style chicken (*yennal tongdak*), prepared from 100% domestic fresh poultry. Smaller in size but fried to order, it features paper-thin, crackling skin that gives way to tender meat yielding natural juices rather than heavy grease. While the chicken stands comfortably on its own, it is best ordered as a set with *gukmul tteokbokki*. Plunging a shard of crisp chicken skin straight into the sweet and savory chili broth is a local ritual, pairing effortlessly with cold soju. For those craving variety, the kitchen also turns out half-and-half seasoned fried chicken with a noticeable peppery kick, crunchy bite-sized *dakgangjeong*, and spicy-tangy *golbaengi muchim* tossed directly with somyeon noodles. Drinkers seeking a low-key refuge will find plenty of reasons to linger. Beyond standard soju, the draft beer is poured into frosted glasses chilled to the point of forming icy slush (*saleoreum*). When the table needs a light finisher, cheap sides like retro cabbage salad or hot fish cake soup keep the drinks flowing. Running from mid-afternoon until midnight, this cozy chicken house captures the unvarnished nostalgia of an old-school Seoul pub—casual, noisy, and centered entirely around sizzling poultry and ice-cold pours.

Menu

  • Old-Style Whole Fried Chicken옛날통닭₩9,000
  • Chicken and Tteokbokki Set치킨떡볶이세트
  • Sauced Whole Chicken양념통닭₩11,000
  • 갈비통닭₩11,000
  • Half-and-half Chicken반반치킨₩11,000
  • 고추핫치킨₩12,000
  • Dakgangjeong (Medium)닭강정 (중)₩9,000
  • 똥집 (중)₩9,000
  • 고추핫똥집 (중)₩11,000

Local tips

  • Walk from Taepyeong Station Exit 1; the restaurant is on the main road toward Sujeong Police Station.
  • Parking is unavailable, so use a nearby public parking lot or arrive by transit.
  • Call about 10 minutes ahead for takeout to reduce pickup time.
  • For groups, call ahead to reserve; the dining room is compact with roughly 5–6 four-person tables.
  • Pair the crispy old-style chicken with tteokbokki and soju or ice-cold draft beer.

Details

Nearest station
Taepyeong Station

Opening hours

Sunday
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Monday
15:00–23:00
Tuesday
15:00–23:00
Wednesday
15:00–23:00
Thursday
15:00–23:00
Friday
15:00–23:00
Saturday
15:00–23:00

15:00–24:00; closed Sundays (one post says daily hours, but multiple posts specify Sunday closure).

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