Tongdak Jeongmil
통닭정밀
About
Retro-style pub in Mullae Creative Village known for crispy old-fashioned whole fried chicken and outdoor open-air seating.
Standing on a prominent corner in the Mullae-dong creative quarter, Tongdak Jeongmil channels retro hof nostalgia into a neighborhood dominated by cocktail dens and wine bars. It stakes its reputation on being the quarter’s sole destination for old-school whole fried chicken (*yetnal tongdak*), pulling in post-work gatherings and weekend wanderers who gravitate toward its open-air, *yajan*-style storefront seating when the weather cools. Inside, the layout accommodates large groups with generous seating that quickly fills as dusk settles. Retro touches set the tone before the food arrives: roasted barley tea served instead of plain tap water, accompanied by bowls of puffed *ppeongtwigi* grain snacks. The kitchen centers on whole-fried chicken, rendered with a thin, brittle skin crackling under the heat. Guests routinely crown the bird with an optional mound of French fries. Alongside the chicken, the spread stays true to traditional hof customs, featuring crunchy pickled radish, sharp pickled onions, and a classic mound of finely shredded cabbage dressed in mayonnaise and ketchup. Beyond the bird, the menu leans into quintessential drinking snacks. Skewers of fried rice cakes coated in sweet-spicy glaze (*tteok-kkochi*) provide a quick chew, while full bowls of spicy *tteokbokki* frequently anchor combo sets, offering a pungent, saucy contrast to the fried poultry. Mugs of draft beer and chilled bottles of soju flow steadily across the tables, matching the lively hum of friends and colleagues settling in for long, unhurried evenings. It captures the honest, convivial spirit of a classic Korean pub without feeling out of place amid Mullae’s industrial streetscape.
Menu
- Old-fashioned Whole Fried Chicken₩23,000
- French Fries Topping₩3,000
- Tteokbokki
- 속초먹태구이₩17,000
- Brothy Tteokbokki₩18,000
- Sugar-dusted Tomatoes₩6,000
- Tteok-kkochi (Skewered Rice Cakes)₩6,000
- Silkworm Pupa Soup₩10,000
- 골뱅이칼비빔면₩21,000
- 양념튀김닭발₩19,000
- 통가리비오뎅탕₩23,000
- Assorted Sausages₩22,000
Local tips
- Reserve in advance via Naver to secure seating, especially for groups.
- Add the french fry topping to your whole chicken order.
- Enjoy the breezy open-air street ambiance on clear evenings.
Details
- Mullae Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 14:00–01:00
- Monday
- 16:00–01:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 16:00–01:00
- Friday
- 16:00–02:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–02:00