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Yeongi Hof (영이호프)

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서울특별시 서대문구 거북골로 19-1

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JaeseonrangJaeseonrang’s reviewRecommended

“The authentic Kentucky-style fried chicken is thin and crispy, so eat it in the restaurant”

  • Fried ChickenBestAuthentic Kentucky-style fried chicken flavor, just as it should be
  • Yangnyeom Chicken (sweet and spicy glazed chicken)Hearty flavor based on old-style gochujang
  • Curry ChickenCurry-flavored, dusted with curry powder

Liked

  • Juicy inside, thin and crispy outside
  • Pressure-fried in the same spot for 45 years
  • Old-style gochujang (Korean chili paste) sauce

Downsides

  • Loses moisture and gets dry over time
  • Delivery and takeout not recommended
Price
Fried chicken ₩18,000
Atmosphere
A 45-year-old old-school hof (Korean pub)
Tips
  • Eat in the restaurant rather than ordering delivery or takeout
  • Wait a little if you must and eat it freshly fried

JaeseonrangJaeseonrang’s reviewHighly recommended

“The pressure-cooked, twice-fried chicken is thin-skinned and crispy”

  • Fried Chicken (plain fried)BestThin, crispy skin and meat full of juice
  • Yangnyeom Chicken (sweet-spicy glazed fried chicken)Old-fashioned handmade sauce, just as good as the plain fried

Liked

  • Thin, crispy skin
  • Moist meat
  • Keeps the old-style sauce flavor

Downsides

  • Satisfaction drops a lot as time passes
  • Takeout is less impressive
Price
Fried Chicken ₩18,000
Atmosphere
An old-school spot over 45 years old
Tips
  • Eat it in the restaurant right after it's fried
  • Dip the fried chicken in salt

JaeseonrangJaeseonrang’s reviewHighly recommended

“Pressure-cooker fried chicken is crispy outside and juicy inside”

  • Fried Chicken (Huraideu Chikin)BestThin, crispy batter with juicy meat
  • Seasoned Chicken (Yangnyeom Chikin, sweet-spicy glazed chicken)Old-style sauce with a gochujang flavor
  • Curry Chicken (Kare Chikin)Loaded with curry powder, really delicious

Liked

  • 42-year tradition of double-frying in a pressure cooker
  • Old-school sauce pairs well with draft beer
  • Daughter and son-in-law help out, so opening hours are longer

Downsides

  • Tastes much worse once it cools
  • Takeout loses the in-store magic
Price
Fried chicken ₩18,000
Hours
Open later than before
Atmosphere
Old pub with a savory fried-chicken aroma
Good for
A spot to enjoy with cold draft beer
Tips
  • Eat right when it comes out
  • Eat in the shop rather than takeout

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