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Chilbuni's Shellfish

Chilbuni's Shellfish

칠분이네껍데기

Traditional Dongdaemun

About

A 답십리 drinking spot centered on pre-cooked pork-skin dishes, with spicy chicken feet and toast among its bar snacks.

칠분이네껍데기 makes its specialty easy to order and easier to share: the pork-skin arrives cooked, sizzling on a hot plate rather than leaving diners to tend it at the table. Blog visitors describe it as chewy, with a spicy, salty seasoning and a smoky, fire-kissed flavor. Add the accompanying scallions and chili, then dip each bite in mayonnaise or soybean powder for a creamy or nutty counterpoint. The name suggests a bare-bones grill, but reports describe a more relaxed pub-like room: cozy and tidy, with soft lighting, vintage touches and a pojangmacha feel. One detail gives the place a personal edge: diners can leave doodles on the walls, turning them into a kind of informal guestbook. It sounds suited to a casual drink and conversation, whether the plan is to start an evening here or stop in later. There’s more than pork skin to build a meal around. Spicy chicken feet are another featured choice, also served ready to eat; one visitor favored them over the skin. A large rice ball, described with seaweed flakes and tuna-mayo filling, offers a filling partner for either dish. For a gentler note alongside the heat, consider the toast: visitors recommend it as a soothing contrast, and another describes a sweet, tender French-toast style. Makgeolli is one reported pairing for the pork-skin stir-fry and rice ball; beer and a Bombay-style highball also appear in a visit report. This is a place for bold, seasoned drinking snacks rather than a quiet, formal meal. Start with the signature pork skin, add chicken feet if you like a spicy table, and use rice or toast to balance the heat. The appeal, as described by visitors, lies in that mix of ready-to-share hot-plate dishes and an easygoing neighborhood-pub atmosphere.

Local tips

  • The kitchen serves the pork skin and chicken feet already cooked on a hot plate.
  • Toast is a milder side to pair with the spicy dishes.
  • Reported hours are daily 16:00–24:00, with last order at 23:30.

Details

Address
서울 동대문구 전농로 45 1층서울 동대문구 전농로 45 1층 (답십리동)

Opening hours

Sunday
16:00–23:00
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

Reported hours: daily 16:00–24:00; last order 23:30.