Hwa-reul Pumeun Dak Sangdo Branch
화를품은닭 상도점
About
Cozy chicken joint near Soongsil University serving fiery direct-fire grilled chicken wings and spicy chicken feet, reminiscent of Jeju-style spicy wings.
Tucked inside a residential apartment arcade near Soongsil University Station, Hwareulpumeun Dak Sangdo operates as a low-key hideaway for neighborhood nightcaps and intense fiery cravings. While courier drivers steadily cycle through the entrance for takeout orders, the dine-in area offers an intimate drinking nook with just three four-person tables, watched over by a personal collection of character figurines on display. The kitchen specializes in Jeju-style direct-fire chicken wings and chicken feet, announced well before you enter by the scent of char wafting into the street. The signature *tongnalgae* (whole chicken wings) retain the drumette, arriving blistered and deeply kissed by open flame. Coated in a gochujang-heavy glaze that hits with sharp chili heat and a subtle balancing sweetness, the chicken can be calibrated across three spice tiers—ranging from a gentle introductory burn to an eye-watering top tier. For diners looking for straightforward savory richness, the salt-grilled wings (*sogeum nalgae*) skip the heat entirely, relying on rendered fat and seasoned salinity to let the springy meat lead. Platters of whole bone-in (*tongdakbal*) and boneless (*mubpyeo*) chicken feet match the same charcoal-kissed glaze, packing a chewy snap that demands a cold glass of draft beer or soju. Savvy regulars lean into combo sets, pairing wings and chicken feet alongside comforting sides like steaming steamed egg (*gyeranjjim*), scorched rice soup (*nurungjitang*), or self-rolled rice balls (*jumeokbap*) laden with seaweed flakes and flying fish roe. Snagging one of the indoor tables comes with an unexpected perk: a complimentary house soup packed with fried tofu puffs (*yubu*) and tender somyeon noodles. Functioning almost like a full bowl of warm banquet noodles, the soothing, refillable broth cuts cleanly through the creeping burn of chili oil, as does a small dish of mayonnaise available upon request. It is an unpretentious Dongjak den, tailored for late-night decompression over smoking grill racks.
Menu
- Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings₩17,900
- Grilled Bone-in Chicken Feet₩16,000
- Salt-Grilled Chicken Wings₩17,900
- 직화통날개(1인분)₩17,000
- 직화통닭발세트₩38,000
- 직화무뼈닭발세트₩41,000
- Soup Chicken Feet Set₩42,000
- 국물닭발(1인분)₩20,000
- Soy Sauce Egg Rice₩3,000
- 크림떡볶이₩7,000
- Steamed Egg₩4,000
- Scorched Rice Soup₩4,000
Local tips
- Dine-in is very limited with only 3 tables, so takeout and delivery are popular alternatives.
- Dine-in guests receive a complimentary warm fried tofu soup with somyeon noodles that can be refilled.
- Spice levels can be adjusted in three tiers; the middle tier is roughly equivalent to Buldak Ramen.
- Ask the staff for mayonnaise if you need to tame the intense spiciness.
Details
- Soongsil University Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:30–23:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 16:30–23:00
- Wednesday
- 16:30–23:00
- Thursday
- 16:30–23:00
- Friday
- 16:30–23:00
- Saturday
- 16:30–23:00