Old-Fashioned Fried Chicken
옛날통닭
About
A casual old-school chicken pub in Gochon, Gimpo, known for juicy, lightly spicy whole fried chicken, beer-friendly dishes, and generous portions of corn cheese.
Tucked along Singok-ro in Gimpo’s Gochon neighborhood, 옛날통닭 (also sporting a vintage signboard reading "사께사께") operates with the unpolished charm of a true local nopo. Far removed from the sleek polish of modern franchise pubs, this neighborhood watering hole is steered entirely by a seasoned female owner-chef who manages an extensive lineup of comfort food single-handedly from her kitchen. The undisputed centerpiece of the menu is the whole fried chicken (옛날통닭). Fried to a golden crisp with a light, lingering edge of heat that cuts cleanly through any grease, the bird arrives tender and juicy throughout, free of dry white meat. Torn into manageable pieces, it is practically calibrated to pair with a cold draft beer. Locals, tipped off by neighborhood word-of-mouth, often wander in for the side pairings as much as the poultry. A standout order is the spicy sea snail salad, uniquely served tangled with chewy jjolmyeon noodles rather than traditional somyeon. When market timing aligns, the dish is mixed with fresh wild chives (dallae), though the kitchen keeps it punchy, bright, and beer-ready even when the herbs are out of stock. For those seeking pure comfort food indulgence, the menu also delivers an overflowing platter of skillet corn cheese, served in towering, bottomless portions baked until bubbling and sweet. Unpretentious and proudly dated, the pub leans entirely into generous portions, honest pricing, and skillet-hot drinking food. It is the definition of a dependable, no-frills neighborhood haunt where you go purely for good flavors, towering snacks, and straightforward pints.
Menu
- Old-style whole fried chicken
- Spicy whelk salad
- Corn cheese
- Beef Jeon₩20,000
- Spicy-sour Cockle Salad₩25,000
- 바지락초무침₩25,000
- Fermented Skate Pancake₩20,000
- Pan-fried Battered Oysters₩20,000
Local tips
- Try the 옛날통닭 with beer; the chicken is described as juicy rather than dry and mildly spicy.
- 골뱅이쫄면 may come with wild chives only when they are available.
- Expect a casual, neighborhood pocha-style atmosphere rather than a modern dining room.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:00–23:00
- Monday
- 16:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 16:00–23:00
- Friday
- 16:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 16:00–23:00