
Ppapap Chicken Yeondae Branch
빠빠빠치킨 연대본점
About
Lively college-town chicken pub near Yonsei University serving affordable fried chicken, draft beer, and pub bites with pocha vibes.
Tucked along an alleyway in Seodaemun's bustling Yonsei University district, Ppappappa Chicken operates with the energetic, unfussy pulse of an authentic college hangout. Located an eight-minute walk from Sinchon Station, the venue merges street-stall *pojangmacha* vibes with an easygoing tavern rhythm, packing in local students well past midnight thanks to its reliable late-night hours. While the ground floor layout feels compact—punctuated by a brisk kitchen and a doorway leading out back—a staircase descends into a spacious basement level built to absorb the lively hum of student gatherings. The menu caters directly to casual group drinking, emphasizing wallet-friendly portions and flexible ordering. Diners can mix and match via half-and-half whole chicken platters, or stick to smaller half-chicken portions that leave room for an assortment of classic pub sides like sausage and potato platters, crisp onion toppings, or spicy tteokbokki. Frying oil and sauces are handled with precision, ensuring battered crusts remain crisp even beneath heavy dressings. Among the offerings, the Okonomi Mayo Padak stands out. Loaded with a tangle of green onions that soak up a rich, velvety drizzle of Japanese-inspired savory sauce and mayonnaise, the dish balances salt, creaminess, and crunch without feeling cloying. For straightforward cravings, the Ganjang (soy sauce) Chicken delivers a sweet and savory glaze that clings tightly to crackling fried skin. Draft beer arrives briskly in 300ml or classic 500ml steins, fueling cheap, late-night *chimaek* sessions. While the compact, unisex restroom facilities reflect the unvarnished age of a weathered college dive, the welcoming hospitality and affordability make Ppappappa Chicken an enduring, late-night retreat for nocturnal Sinchon crowds.
Menu
- 오리지널 순살 카레 치킨 (반마리)₩9,500
- 레몬겨자파닭 (반마리)₩11,000
- 간장치킨 (반마리)₩10,500
- 가마솥강정치킨 (반마리)₩10,500
- 크리미양파닭 (반마리)₩11,000
- 깻잎와사비마요치킨 (반마리)₩11,500
- 스윗갈릭치킨 (반마리)₩11,500
- 로제떡볶이치킨₩23,000
- 철판바베큐양념치킨 (반마리)₩11,000
- 철판바베큐양념반, 소금반₩22,000
Local tips
- Order the half-and-half (반반) whole chicken to try two flavors at good value.
- Draft beer is available in both 300ml and 500ml sizes.
- Open late into the early morning with no regular closing days.
Details
- Sinchon Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:30–01:30
- Monday
- 16:30–01:30
- Tuesday
- 16:30–01:30
- Wednesday
- 16:30–01:30
- Thursday
- 16:30–01:30
- Friday
- 16:30–01:30
- Saturday
- 16:30–01:30