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Market food · Myeongdong, Seoul

Chunhyang Sikdang

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Locals' pickOn TVGreat for solo diners ⓘ

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A three-story home-cooking restaurant in Namdaemun Market's hairtail alley, open for over 30 years. It serves braised hairtail, and unlike many neighbors, it will make a single portion. Its dak-bokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken) is a regulars' favorite.

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How it works here

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Waiting

No wait
Just join the line

Usually no wait. Locals come here when the famous hairtail houses next door have lines.· 3 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Galchi-jorim?📖 What is Dak-bokkeumtang?
  • Galchi-jorim (braised hairtail)갈치조림

    Spicy braised fish with radish. Available for one.

  • Dak-bokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken)닭볶음탕

    The TV-famous dish, with chicken gizzards in the pot.

  • Godeungeo-jorim (braised mackerel)고등어조림
  • Jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy pork stir-fry)제육볶음
  • Ojingeo-bokkeum (spicy squid stir-fry)오징어볶음

How much to order

  • 👤 1One portion of galchi-jorim, or a jeyuk-bokkeum.
  • 👤 2Galchi-jorim for two, or one galchi and one jeyuk.
  • 👤 3–4Dak-bokkeumtang to share plus a galchi-jorim.

Why it's famous

  • On TVFeatured on MBC's Saenghwal Oneul Jeonyeok for its braised chicken.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • Weekdays 9:00 to 20:00, Saturdays 8:00 to 18:00, with no afternoon break. Closed Sundays.· 4 reviews
  • In the galchi (hairtail) alley of Namdaemun Market. Seating on three floors.· 2 reviews

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Where this comes from (15 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-09.