Sinchon Dakgalbi Alley

Spicy ChickenFeatured by Mikey Chen

About

The Sinchon Dakgalbi Alley is a lively cluster of restaurants near Sinchon Station and Yonsei University specializing in dakgalbi — a spicy stir-fried chicken dish cooked with rice cakes, cabbage, and gochujang sauce on a large iron griddle at the table. The dish is a favorite with Korean university students and is known for being filling, affordable, and deeply satisfying. Many restaurants here also offer a cheese dakgalbi variation, where melted cheese is added to the pan for a rich, gooey finish.