
Hyungje Dakbal Magoknaru Branch
형제닭발 마곡나루점
About
A casual Magoknaru chicken-foot spot serving both charcoal-grilled and broth-style dakbal, with odolppyeon and a compact, pocha-like dining room.
At 형제닭발 마곡나루점, the appeal is direct: chewy chicken feet, a lively hit of heat, and the kind of compact, casual setting that invites a drink and another bite. The room is small, with a pojangmacha-like feel; one visitor counted about six tables, while another found it snug but welcoming. It suits an informal meal with a few friends more than a sprawling dinner. There are several ways into the menu. The signature chicken feet come grilled over fire or in a broth, and the boneless versions make for easier eating. One diner chose the broth-style boneless chicken feet, whose spicy sauce clings to each piece; another praised the plump texture and smoky char of the grilled kind. Tulip-style chicken feet are also an option, described by a visitor as easy to eat. Spice adjustment is available, though even a request for a milder version still felt quite hot to one spice-sensitive diner. The accompaniments matter here. Pair the chicken feet with flying-fish-roe rice balls and soft steamed egg: the rice offers a savory, lightly popping counterpoint, while the mild egg helps take the edge off the heat. One regular’s move is to dip a rice ball into the broth before taking a bite. Flat glass noodles are another reported add-on, and the menu also includes boneless cartilage, chicken stew, and fire chicken. A set can bring together chicken feet, rice balls, steamed egg, and cartilage, making it an easy choice for sharing. This is a place for bold seasoning rather than a carefully paced, formal meal. Diners describe quick service and dishes arriving soon after ordering, and the restaurant also offers takeout and delivery. It opens daily from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to multiple posts. Come ready for spice, keep rice and egg close, and let the meal settle into the easy rhythm of a small neighborhood drinking spot.
Menu
- Broth-style boneless chicken feet₩20,000
- Spicy cartilage
- Flying-fish-roe rice balls₩3,000
- Steamed egg₩4,000
- Flat glass noodles₩2,000
- Tulip-style chicken feet
Local tips
- Try the broth-style boneless dakbal with flying-fish-roe rice balls; one blogger recommends dipping the rice balls in the broth.
- Ask for the spice level to be adjusted if you are sensitive to heat.
- Add mayonnaise to temper the spice; one source notes it costs an extra 500 KRW.
- The shop is small, so expect limited seating during busy periods.
Details
- Magoknaru Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:00–02:00
- Monday
- 16:00–02:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00–02:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00–02:00
- Thursday
- 16:00–02:00
- Friday
- 16:00–02:00
- Saturday
- 16:00–02:00