Kkokko Suni Donggyo Branch
꼬꼬순이 동교본점
About
Long-running retro fried chicken hof near Hongik University Station, serving crispy old-school fried chicken, ddeokbokki, and complimentary unlimited popcorn.
Perched on the second floor just steps from Hongik University Station Exit 3, Kokosuni Donggyo Main Branch preserves the time-tested charm of an old-school Seoul hof. Operating for over two decades, the sprawling venue retains its vintage character while incorporating clean renovations, booth partitions, table kiosks, and a dedicated, ventilated indoor smoking booth. From window-side perches, patrons look down onto the lively Donggyo-dong streets over frosty mugs of draft beer and self-serve bottomless popcorn. The kitchen leans entirely into retro, market-style poultry rather than heavy modern franchise batters. Whole-cut fried chicken emerges with a paper-thin, crackling crust, well-seasoned and deeply juicy beneath. Ordering is unusually flexible, accommodating both sprawling dinner crowds and late-night secondary rounds with whole birds, half orders, or precise piece counts ranging from three to six cuts. The sticky, sweet-and-savory seasoned chicken delivers a glossy kick, paired faithfully with mounds of shredded cabbage doused in the classic ketchup-mayonnaise blend and cold cubes of pickled radish. Beyond standalone chicken plates, Kokosuni excels at beloved hof combinations. A saucer of spicy, saucy tteokbokki—landing squarely between traditional snack bar comfort and late-night pub fare—is designed specifically for dredging crisp chicken pieces through its rich broth. Other enduring drinking companions fill out the menu, including tangy sea snail noodles (golbaengi somyeon) and chewy dried baby squid (hanchi). Unpretentious, spacious, and comfortably removed from fleeting dining fads, this Donggyo-dong stalwart serves up nostalgic crunch and poured pints until 1:00 AM every night except Sunday.
Menu
- Fried Chicken
- Ddeokbokki
- Seasoned Spicy Fried Chicken
- 후라이드(6피스)₩22,000
- 반반(6피스)₩23,000
- 입니치킨과떡볶이₩20,000
- Chicken And Spicy Golbaengi₩30,000
Local tips
- Order chicken by the piece (3, 4, or 6 pieces) or in sets paired with ddeokbokki.
- Help yourself to free unlimited popcorn from the self-serve machine.
- Order conveniently via the table kiosk screens.
- Closed on Sundays, so plan your visit between Monday and Saturday.
Details
- Hongik Univ.
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 17:00–01:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–01:00
- Friday
- 17:00–01:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–01:00