Jinmi Chicken Charcoal Barbecue
진미치킨숯불바베큐
About
Lively retro chicken pub near Nowon Station famous for genuine charcoal-grilled barbecue chicken and a bustling covered outdoor terrace.
Tucked into the back alleys off Nowon Station, Jinmi Charcoal Barbecue Chicken is a seasoned neighborhood classic where draft beer and open flames take center stage. While modern fried-chicken chains dominate the avenues, this time-worn establishment endures through the appeal of honest charcoal roasting and a sprawling street-side *yajang* patio. Covered with seasonal plastic vinyl that shelters diners with cool air conditioning in the summer and radiant heaters in the winter, the outdoor terrace draws multi-generational crowds, from neighborhood regulars of twenty years to post-work gatherings looking for a second round. Table ordering is handled smoothly via tabletop screens or QR codes, cutting through the lively terrace clamor. The kitchen’s true pride emerges from the smoke-stained grilling station, where chicken is blistered directly over glowing charcoal coals. The signature charcoal-grilled barbecue chicken comes seasoned simply with salt—crisp-skinned, deeply smoky, and rich—or coated in a fiery, concentrated red barbecue glaze garnished with chewy toasted rice cakes. The medium-spicy sauce delivers a sharp, creeping heat that sharpens the appetite and demands an accompanying swallow of cold draft beer. Patrons frequently split the order half-and-half between the salt and seasoned versions to balance the heat. Beyond the skewers, the menu features classic tavern comfort. The whole-cut garlic fried chicken arrives encased in a thin, crackling, old-school batter smothered in pungent domestic garlic sauce, while sides like the spicy Euljiro-style sea snail salad (*golbaengi*) round out longer drinking sessions. Plates of crunchy macaroni snacks, pickled radish cubes, and retro shredded cabbage salads drizzled with a savory pink dressing hit the table straight away, with free-flowing refills that anchor the meal. Whether packed beneath the breeze of the open patio in temperate weather or crowded indoors amid warm retro wood-paneled walls, it captures the elemental, communal charm of Seoul’s enduring pub institutions.
Menu
- Charcoal Barbecue Chicken₩22,000
- Garlic Fried Chicken
- 치킨바베큐₩20,000
- 허브후라이드₩19,000
- 웰빙마늘치킨₩20,000
- 순살바베큐₩22,000
- 반반₩20,000
- 반마리₩11,000
- 파골뱅이₩19,000
- Grilled Young Pollack₩15,000
- 촉촉오징어₩16,000
- Dried Squid₩16,000
Local tips
- Order food and call staff conveniently using the table QR code system.
- The outdoor terrace seating is popular; arrive early or expect a brief wait during prime evening hours.
- Spicy charcoal barbecue chicken tends to run quite hot, so medium spice is recommended for most.
- Outdoor terrace seats accommodate pets, though they sit near designated smoking sections.
- Parking is unavailable on-site; use nearby public lots or the Lotte Department Store garage.
Details
- Nowon Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 13:00–01:00
- Monday
- 13:00–01:00
- Tuesday
- 13:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 13:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 13:00–01:00
- Friday
- 13:00–01:00
- Saturday
- 13:00–01:00