Nakwon Chicken

Fried ChickenFeatured by Best Ever Food Review Show

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Nakwon Chicken in the basement of the Nakwon Arcade in Jongno-gu is a rare survivor of old Seoul's chimaek culture — the beloved Korean tradition of pairing fried chicken with beer. The restaurant serves a straightforward, old-school Korean fried chicken with a thin, shatteringly crispy batter that is quite different from the double-fried or sauced versions popular today. The dimly lit, retro basement setting and the low prices make it feel like a step back in time, and it has earned a devoted following among locals who value authenticity over trend.