Giseungjeon Dak in Hongdae: charcoal-grilled chicken feet, late-night eats

Giseungjeon Dak is a chicken specialist in Hongdae that builds its whole menu around chicken feet — the signature move is charcoal-grilled chicken feet with a smoky char, but they also run a full lineup of chicken dishes if feet aren't your thing. The chicken feet marinade leans spicy (chili peppers only, no added capsaicin), and you can order bone-in or boneless depending on how you want to eat. They also do chicken feet simmered in a rich broth, chicken gomtang, chicken kalguksu, and grilled chicken neck bulgogi — all using domestically sourced chicken.

The vibe is casual and built for groups: friends grabbing a late meal, colleagues after work, even wedding reception parties. Side dishes like shredded potato pancakes and corn cheese are designed for sharing, and you can pair the chicken feet with alcohol or go straight to a bowl of gomtang or kalguksu if you want something warming instead. The chicken feet also come as a set with flying fish roe rice balls and steamed egg if you want the full experience.

According to the Korea Tourism Organization, the restaurant is open 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily, year-round — so it works as a proper meal stop or a late-night snack run. Parking is not available on-site.