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    Eongteoli Fried Chicken, Restaurant in Seoul
    Restaurant

    Eongteoli Fried Chicken

    Itaewon-dong, Seoul

    Restaurant in Seoul, South Korea

    The Read

    Price

    $10–20per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Walk in for focused Korean fried chicken in Itaewon, not for a formal Seoul dinner. Eongteoli Fried Chicken is strongest as a casual, late-night chicken-and-beer stop, with triple-fried chicken and Yangnyeom tongdak doing the work at about $15 per person. Best for solo diners, pairs, and small groups who value texture over ceremony.

    About Eongteoli Fried Chicken

    Eongteoli Fried Chicken in Seoul is best understood as a casual Korean fried chicken stop rather than a formal dining destination. The essentials are direct: Korean fried chicken, a casual dress code, daily hours from 15:00 to 02:00, and a price of about $15 per person.

    The clearest reason to go is the chicken itself. The signature dishes are triple-fried chicken and Yangnyeom tongdak, the sweet-and-spicy sauced fried chicken style. Build the meal around those dishes rather than expecting a broad or ceremony-driven Korean dining experience.

    Triple-fried chicken is the reason to choose this over a broader Korean meal

    Order around the fried chicken. The triple-fried chicken is one expression of the venue’s focus, while Yangnyeom tongdak is the choice if you want sweet-spicy sauce with the fried chicken. Those are the dishes to know before going.

    Value is part of the appeal. At about $15 per person, Eongteoli Fried Chicken sits in an accessible range for Seoul dining. The tradeoff is that the positioning is casual, so it is better framed as a focused fried-chicken meal than as a polished destination dinner.

    Judge Eongteoli Fried Chicken by whether Korean fried chicken, especially triple-fried chicken or Yangnyeom tongdak, is what you want that day.

    The setting is casual, late-night, and focused on fried chicken

    The dress code is casual, which should shape expectations. Eongteoli Fried Chicken is a fit for diners who want a direct Korean fried chicken meal in Seoul rather than a formal setting or a special-occasion format.

    Hours are 15:00–02:00 Monday through Friday, 15:00–02:00 Saturday, and 15:00–02:00 Sunday, as of July 2026. That makes it an evening and late-night option, not a lunch pick. Dress casually and plan around the posted hours.

    For a broader Seoul eating plan, use this as the Korean fried-chicken slot rather than the centerpiece. Pair it with research from Our full Seoul restaurants guide, then branch into other Seoul categories through Our full Seoul bars guide, Our full Seoul hotels guide, Our full Seoul experiences guide, and Our full Seoul wineries guide. For direct comparison, keep the focus on Eongteoli Fried Chicken and other Seoul dining options more generally.

    Who should go, and who should skip it

    Go if you want Korean fried chicken in Seoul, especially triple-fried chicken or Yangnyeom tongdak, at a casual venue with daily hours from 15:00 to 02:00 and a spend of about $15 per person. Skip it if you are looking for a lunch service, a formal dress-up meal, or a broader dining format not represented in the available venue details.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 3 pm–2 am · Tuesday: 3 pm–2 am
    Location
    38-1 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
    Phone
    +82 2-790-7737

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Unassuming, cozy neighborhood chicken joint in Itaewon with a warm, family-run feel, casual seating, and a relaxed late-night drinking-and-snacking atmosphere.

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    Best For

    Casual HangoutAfter WorkGroup Dining

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Comfort cooking
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Family style
    Drinks Focus
    Beer

    Signature Dishes

    • Triple-fried chicken
    • Yangnyeom tongdak (sweet & spicy sauced fried chicken)
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    Getting there
    38-1 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    3 pm–2 am
    Tuesday
    3 pm–2 am
    Wednesday
    3 pm–2 am
    Thursday
    3 pm–2 am
    Friday
    3 pm–2 am
    Saturday
    3 pm–2 am
    Sunday
    3 pm–2 am

    Location

    38-1 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea · Directions

    +82 2-790-7737

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to Eongteoli Fried Chicken in Seoul?

    If you want something other than Korean fried chicken, look at other Seoul dining options more generally. Eongteoli Fried Chicken is the pick when the priority is a focused fried-chicken meal, especially triple-fried chicken or Yangnyeom tongdak.

    What should a first-timer know about Eongteoli Fried Chicken?

    Go in expecting Korean fried chicken, a casual dress code, daily hours from 15:00 to 02:00, and a simple price point of about $15 per person. The signature dishes are triple-fried chicken and Yangnyeom tongdak.

    Is Eongteoli Fried Chicken good for solo dining?

    Solo-dining suitability is not specifically verified. Eongteoli Fried Chicken is a casual Seoul Korean fried chicken venue with a price of about $15 per person.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at Eongteoli Fried Chicken?

    A tasting menu is not part of the venue details. The confirmed reason to go is Korean fried chicken, especially triple-fried chicken and Yangnyeom tongdak.

    Is Eongteoli Fried Chicken good for a special occasion?

    The dress code is casual, so it is a relaxed Korean fried chicken meal in Seoul rather than a formal occasion restaurant. It works when the priority is fried chicken and daily hours from 15:00 to 02:00.