Jonmattaeng Dakgangjeong Seocho Branch
존맛탱 닭강정 서초점
About
Casual takeout spot near Nambu Bus Terminal serving 100% chicken thigh gangjeong and jumbo glazed shrimp gangjeong.
Tucked just off Nambu Bus Terminal Station along Hyoryeong-ro, Jonmat-taeng Dakgangjeong delivers an unapologetically modern twist on late-night Korean fried snacks. Operating out of a pristine, spotless shopfront with a tongue-in-cheek moniker, this takeout and delivery hub caters to neighborhood commuters stepping off the subway in search of crisp, satisfying evening bites. The kitchen’s foundation rests on traditional technique: hundred-percent juicy chicken thigh meat fried in a heavy iron cauldron (gamasot). The result is dakgangjeong that stays remarkably shattering underneath its thick, clinging sauces, avoiding the soggy trap that plagues lesser takeout chicken. The flavor profiles stretch well beyond the classics. While you can tailor the heat level of the sticky, glossy red yangnyeom sauce—stepping up to a fiery Shin Ramyun-level kick—the menu also embraces younger cravings with soy glaze and a savory, cheese-powdered Pringle seasoning that rivals big-name franchise coatings. Savvy regulars always add fried rice cake skewers (tteok sari) to their order, providing a chewy, sauce-drenched contrast to the poultry crunch. Beyond chicken, the house has built an equally devoted following for its hidden specialty: shrimp gangjeong (saewoo gangjeong). Arriving generously coated in a mild, sweet-savory glaze that lets the seafood shine, the oversized prawns remain audibly crisp on the outside while bursting with plump, tender sweetness inside. The broader menu rounds out late-night alcohol cravings with options like boneless chicken feet and chewy chicken gizzards, alongside individual single-serving cup portions for solo eaters on the go. Whether grabbing a neat takeout box on the way home to pair with a splash of whisky or ordering via Coupang Eats for a couch-bound midnight feast, Jonmat-taeng balances modern flavor twists with sound frying fundamentals. Pick up directly at the counter for a modest discount, and carry away an unpretentious, crackling box of Seocho-dong comfort.
Menu
- Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Chicken)₩17,000
- Shrimp Gangjeong
- Cup Dakgangjeong
- Boneless Fried Chicken
- Fried Chicken Gizzards
- 닭발튀김
- Kkan Show Shrimp
Local tips
- Call or order via Naver 15 minutes ahead for quick pickup.
- Takeout orders get a 2,000 KRW discount.
- Add rice cake (tteok) toppings for extra chewiness.
- Chicken thigh gangjeong spice levels can be customized, while shrimp gangjeong comes in mild sweet-spicy glaze.
Details
- Nambu Bus Terminal
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 17:00–01:00
- Monday
- —
- 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