Jangchungdong Bibi
장충동비비
About
Multi-story Jangchung-dong pub and fried chicken institution serving MSG-free cured handmade fried chicken and diverse bar snacks since 1999.
Just steps from Dongguk University Station, Jangchungdong BB departs from the neighborhood’s famous jokbal alley to deliver a multi-level Korean hof experience rooted in more than two decades of history. Originally established in 1999 and now run by a second generation after a rebuild, the venue occupies an entire three-story building accommodating roughly 120 guests, complete with dedicated food elevators, 65-inch television screens, and a beam projector primed for live sports. Opening early in the afternoon with no break time, it accommodates midday drinkers, lively company gatherings, and late-night revelers alike. At the core of the kitchen's craft is house-made chicken, prepared with proprietary brining methods that skip artificial seasoning. The signature garlic chicken arrives blanketed under a thick layer of crushed, sharp garlic that cuts through the fry oil with intense aromatics and a rounded sweetness, pairing naturally with cold draft beer. Guests frequently opt for a half-and-half configuration, matching the pungent garlic poultry with glossy, savory soy sauce chicken, or going for boneless glazed chicken served with classic shredded cabbage salad. Charbroiled chicken, served half-and-half style, offers another poultry variation. Beyond birds, the kitchen functions as a full-fledged culinary pub. The buljjokkumi—spicy baby octopus—stands out for its natural charcoal-grill char and tender chew, avoiding artificial capsaicin heat in favor of a clean, lingering spice. The extensive spread covers pub classics alongside seasonal rotations, ranging from crispy battered mushroom tangsuyuk (mushroom sweet-and-sour) to thick rolled omelets (gyeran-mari). The bar caters to every preference with draft beers, makgeolli, soju, highballs, whisky, and premium distilled spirits like Hwayo and Ilpoom Jinro served with tonic and lemon slices. Bright, clean, and spacious across all floors, it anchors the Jangchungdan-gil strip as an adaptable hangout for unpretentious, hearty comfort fare.
Menu
- Garlic Chicken₩21,000
- 숯불바베큐소금구이₩19,000
- 숯불바베큐양념구이₩21,000
- 숯불바베큐 소금반+양념반₩22,000
- Fried Chicken₩18,000
- Seasoned Fried Chicken₩20,000
- Soy Sauce Chicken₩20,000
- 모듬과일₩28,000
- Fresh Fruit Punch₩28,000
- Peaches₩17,000
Local tips
- Located just a 1-minute walk from Dongguk Univ. Station Exit 2.
- Features large screens and projectors across floors 2 and 3, great for watching sports.
- Open from 2 PM with no break time, making it ideal for afternoon drinks.
Details
- Dongguk Univ. Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 14:00–02:00
- Monday
- 14:00–02:00
- Tuesday
- 14:00–02:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00–02:00
- Thursday
- 14:00–02:00
- Friday
- 14:00–02:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–02:00