In my opinion, Poongnyeon Dakdoritang (Bukchang-dong, Seoul) is the best Dakdoritang (spicy chicken soup) restaurant in Seoul. Honestly, I usually don’t trust restaurants shown on TV, but this one is exceptional.

​Located in Bukchang-dong's food alley, Poongnyeon Dakdoritang has been serving delicious food since its founding in 1975, and despite relocating from Seosomun-dong, I still continue to visit this restaurant.

In warmer months, the restaurant sets up tables outside. While it's too cold for outdoor dining in winter, I look forward to returning when the weather warms up.

As I work nearby, I went around 6 pm and, though I was lucky enough to find a table, all seats were taken by 6:30 pm.

Menu

The restaurant exclusively serves Dakdoritang in three different sizes, and that's the only dish on the menu. We ordered the small size Dakdoritang, along with a bottle of Soju.

This restaurant is also open during lunch, making it an excellent option for workers with limited time.

Side dish

The kkakdugi (radish kimchi) served here was exceptional, with a unique, refreshing flavor that sets it apart from other places.

Dakdoritang (small)  30,000 won

Everything is served already cooked and ready to eat, which is great for impatient people like me.

The moment you see the Dakdoritang, your mouth will definetely starts watering. But once you take a bite, the flavor blows you away. The broth is mildly spicy, and after that first spoonful, you'll immediately want a bottle of Soju.

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The portion of chicken is generous, and by the end of the meal, we were full. I especially love the chicken drumsticks, which were incredibly tender and practically melted in my mouth.

With every bite, you’ll want to keep toasting and drinking more Soju. The flavor of the Dakdoritang is so good, you can’t stop.

The potatoes were also delicious and complemented the soup well, even though I'm not typically a big potato fan.

We also asked for more kkakdugi, which was just as tasty as the first helping.

As you eat, the soup gradually reduces, but the flavor doesn’t change. If you want more broth, just ask the staff, and they'll bring it over. 

Adding extra broth

Unlike other places where the flavor might weaken with refills, here, the broth remains rich and satisfying every time.

By the end of the meal, we were too full to consider ordering more fried rice, but it’s definitely something to keep in mind for next time.

Even as we were leaving, there were still many people inside and more waiting outside. If you're craving Dakdoritang, Poongnyeon Dakdoritang is without a doubt one of the best places in all of Seoul.

Address : 17-5 Sejong-daero 14-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Phone : +82-2-755-5278

Operation Hours : Monday-Friday : 11:00-23:00 (break time : 14:00-16:00)

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Writer : banniyy

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Updated : Mar 24, 2023

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