Authentic Chicken & Beer Experience
Overview
Chicken & beer is an obsession in Korea. You must experience this in the most immersive way possible before leaving Seoul.
Enjoy a night out with new friends, experiencing a typical night out if you lived in Seoul.
Go to three vastly different chicken restaurants and pubs that only locals know about. Each place has its story.
The first stop is an old school '90s style chicken "hof" to kick off the evening with different flavors of fried chicken and frosty beer.
After walking through the whole market, duck into a cozy country inn type of pub for some smoky barbecued chicken.
Then trek back through the market to a secret find that features a modern take on Korean chicken and beer, serving boneless morsels of dark meat in a spicy gochujang sauce, smothered in cheese. After toasting with beers served in authentic WWII canteen cups, relax to the '80s playlist while enjoying the atmosphere of the tavern, decorated with the owner's personal collection of WWII memorabilia.
Enjoy a night out with new friends, experiencing a typical night out if you lived in Seoul.
Go to three vastly different chicken restaurants and pubs that only locals know about. Each place has its story.
The first stop is an old school '90s style chicken "hof" to kick off the evening with different flavors of fried chicken and frosty beer.
After walking through the whole market, duck into a cozy country inn type of pub for some smoky barbecued chicken.
Then trek back through the market to a secret find that features a modern take on Korean chicken and beer, serving boneless morsels of dark meat in a spicy gochujang sauce, smothered in cheese. After toasting with beers served in authentic WWII canteen cups, relax to the '80s playlist while enjoying the atmosphere of the tavern, decorated with the owner's personal collection of WWII memorabilia.
Inclusions
- Dinner
- Alcoholic Beverages
What to expect
Stop At: Mangwon Market, 14, Poeun-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04010 South Korea
Mangwon Market has been going through a renaissance. Younger people have come in and opened interesting restaurants, pubs, and food stands next to the older proprietors. It feels like a revived traditional market that hasn't lost its character.
Duration: 20 minutes
Sample Menu
• '90s style Korean Fried Chicken - The classic is what you won't find outside Korea. We'll enjoy different styles that will make your journey back in time.
• Country-style Barbecue Chicken - Smoky barbecued chicken in a sticky sauce. Served in a romantic restaurant made to evoke an old Joseon Dynasty country inn.
• Sizzling Boneless Thigh Meat Smothered in Sauce & Cheese - Guests really dig this unique modern interpretation of Korean chicken and beer. It's a secret place that shows off the owner's WWII collection.
Mangwon Market has been going through a renaissance. Younger people have come in and opened interesting restaurants, pubs, and food stands next to the older proprietors. It feels like a revived traditional market that hasn't lost its character.
Duration: 20 minutes
Sample Menu
• '90s style Korean Fried Chicken - The classic is what you won't find outside Korea. We'll enjoy different styles that will make your journey back in time.
• Country-style Barbecue Chicken - Smoky barbecued chicken in a sticky sauce. Served in a romantic restaurant made to evoke an old Joseon Dynasty country inn.
• Sizzling Boneless Thigh Meat Smothered in Sauce & Cheese - Guests really dig this unique modern interpretation of Korean chicken and beer. It's a secret place that shows off the owner's WWII collection.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum drinking age is 19.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as there is a good bit of walking.
- There are no vegetarian options.
- Subway is the best way to arrive at the meeting point. Taxis tend to get stuck in traffic.
- There will be some areas where masks will be required, so remember to bring.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Navigator10416954903
November 2022
One of the best tour i made my entire life. 10/5 would do it again and again i miss the food already
One of the best tour i made my entire life. 10/5 would do it again and again i miss the food alreadyThomas_W
October 2023
Amazing exercise!! We visited several unique places with different styles of chicken. Joe was a great host and shared a lot about Korean lifestyle and culture!
Amazing exercise!! We visited several unique places with different styles of chicken. Joe was a great host and shared a lot about Korean lifestyle and culture!arkimoto808
July 2022
We wanted help navigating the many options for chimaek and Joe was the perfect person for us. We enjoyed traditional and more trendy chicken at three different places with beer -- lots of beer and fun. What are you waiting for? Just book it!
We wanted help navigating the many options for chimaek and Joe was the perfect person for us. We enjoyed traditional and more trendy chicken at three different places with beer -- lots of beer and fun. What are you waiting for? Just book it!wmitch7495
September 2019
What a great way to a couple of hours. Going to restaurants that I probably wouldn’t get to go to on my own. Joe gives a lot of info and is just good to talk to. Highly recommend
What a great way to a couple of hours. Going to restaurants that I probably wouldn’t get to go to on my own. Joe gives a lot of info and is just good to talk to. Highly recommend631dewih
October 2023
I was the only one who signed up during my experience. I had a great time with the guide/host! A great experience to meet other people and to experience amazing and authentic chicken in Seoul!
I was the only one who signed up during my experience. I had a great time with the guide/host! A great experience to meet other people and to experience amazing and authentic chicken in Seoul!waynedarren1966
October 2023
I have thought very hard how to leave a review for this experience, 1 Star for the food however this lost 4 stars due to the following; The tour guide spoke about himself a lot, food reviews, where he has travelled to and where he was going to travel to. He commented on food other patrons had ord...
I have thought very hard how to leave a review for this experience, 1 Star for the food however this lost 4 stars due to the following; The tour guide spoke about himself a lot, food reviews, where he has travelled to and where he was going to travel to. He commented on food other patrons had ordered, these comments were not necessarily positive, was this necessary?. He only touched on Korean food history and food culture, he made comment that the last leg of this tour, that we would stumble there as we would be drunk. He kept telling me if my glass was empty I would have to drink more, I was not inspired to finish my drink. He also told the group that South Korea is very much like North Korea with Propaganda, at this point I was disgusted . The tour guide was not South Korean, what South Korean would behave like this and talk horribly on their own country and hard earned freedom. I won’t say what country this guy was from but I can say that I will be telling as many people as possible not to book any of the 10 tours that Zenkimchi operate’s. This was definitely not an authentic South Korean experience, I didn’t pay $138 USD for this. In closing I could only take 1/4 of this event, I quietly slipped away in utter disappointment and disgust. If I wanted this experience I would have traveled to the country that this guy was from. If you want an authentic South Korean experience, do not book this. Attached is the proud owner of this disreputable tour