Goobne Chicken
Goobne Chicken (굽네치킨) is the only major Korean chicken chain built entirely around oven-roasting rather than deep-frying, founded in 2005. The name comes from '굽다' (to roast/bake).
Price Range
₩18,000–22,000 for a whole oven-roasted chicken. Sets with sides and drinks around ₩24,000–28,000.
Menu Guide
4 items
Nearest Locations for Tourists
2 spots
How to Order
Goobne is unique — all chicken is oven-roasted, not fried! Great option for health-conscious travelers. Order at the counter or kiosk (Korean with photos). The chicken takes ~20 min since it is oven-baked fresh. Delivery via Baemin/Yogiyo. Card accepted. Mention "non-fried" (오븐구이) if explaining to Korean friends.
Goobne Chicken (굽네치킨) is the only major Korean chicken chain built entirely around oven-roasting rather than deep-frying, founded in 2005.
The name comes from '굽다' (to roast/bake).
With approximately 900-1,000 stores nationwide and international locations in Southeast Asia and the US, Goobne dared to challenge Korea's deep-fried chicken obsession — and won a devoted following.
The bestseller Volcano Chicken (굽네 볼케이노, ~₩22,000) is oven-roasted chicken coated in a fiery sweet-spicy volcanic sauce with cheese powder — visually spectacular and Instagram-worthy.
The Original Oven Chicken (~₩19,000) showcases herb-seasoned, crispy-skinned chicken without any frying.
For health-conscious travelers or those who find deep-fried chicken too heavy after days of Korean BBQ, Goobne offers a lighter yet boldly flavored alternative.
The chicken tastes remarkably crispy despite being oven-roasted, which challenges expectations.
Galbi Cheonwang (Korean BBQ galbi-glazed oven chicken, ~₩22,000) is another tourist favorite.
Nearest Locations for Tourists
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