Jung-gu sits at the geographic and commercial center of Seoul, encompassing Myeongdong (K-beauty and street food), Namdaemun Market, and the financial district. The food here spans the full range — from tourist-facing street stalls in Myeongdong to understated lunch joints serving office workers, and traditional Korean restaurants that have operated for decades without needing to advertise.
One of the best place to enjoy tteokbokki dishes with family for lunch and dinner!
As you walk into the shop you’ll be greeted by giant vats of spicy chicken feet, which tells you exactly what’s good here. SKIP the tteokbokki. I was eating alone and they made it clear I need to order 2 portions, which was fine because they were bone-in chicken feet so it wasn’t very filling. I had things to do afterwards so I couldn’t drink but I think the spicy chicken feet would pair with beer perfectly. Most diners were chinese, and the ladies working there spoke chinese(?) i think I ordered the mild chicken feet(mild but still has some kick to them) with enoki shrooms and beansprouts. The chicken feet got a bit more spicy as they stewed. I think I need to try the spicy version next time. The enoki was a weird addition and i regretted adding them lol
This is a Dakbal (spicy chicken feet) restaurant that is a must-have for many Koreans when they go out for drinks. It's very spicy. These are chicken feet with bones. It's a part with a lot of collagen, so when you eat it, your lips will feel like you've applied lip balm. Hahaha
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