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Fried chicken · Gyeongju Hwangnidan-gil & Old Town

Daenam Tongdak

대남통닭

Locals' pickLocal classicLocal favoriteGreat for solo diners ⓘ

A Jungang Market stall frying chicken in iron cauldrons, counted among Gyeongju's big three. It's takeout only, and regulars swear it stays crisp even when cold.

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How it works here

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Waiting

30-60 min wait
Just join the line

Call ahead. Evenings always mean a wait, and a phone order is usually ready in about 30 minutes. Boneless comes out faster.· 3 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Korean fried chicken?
  • Soy sauce chicken with hot chili땡초간장치킨

    Topped with chopped chili.

  • Sweet crispy chicken (dakgangjeong)닭강정
  • Garlic chicken마늘치킨
  • Old-style whole fried chicken옛날통닭

How much to order

  • 👤 2One chicken, boneless if you're in a hurry.
  • 👤 4Two chickens: soy chili and sweet crispy.

Insider tips

  • Half-and-half is only fried and seasoned. Other flavors can't be split.· 3 reviews
  • Boneless costs the same as bone-in, except for the old-style chicken.· 2 reviews

Why it's famous

  • Local classicNamed a Hundred-Year Shop (baengnyeon gage), the Korean government's title for long-running small businesses.· 3 reviews
  • Local favoriteOne of the three chicken shops locals call Gyeongju's big three.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • Takeout only, from stall 3-dong 1 and 2 in Jungang Market.· 3 reviews
  • 09:00 to 20:00. Closed on the 1st and 15th of each month, when the market rests.· 2 reviews
  • Use Jungang Market public lots 1 or 2.· 2 reviews
Where this comes from (18 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-02.