Kyochon Chicken
Kyochon Chicken (교촌치킨), officially Kyochon 1991, is South Korea's most iconic fried chicken brand and a must-visit for any tourist in Seoul.
Price Range
₩18,000–22,000 for a whole chicken. Combo sets with sides and drinks are around ₩25,000–30,000.
Menu Guide
4 items
Nearest Locations for Tourists
3 spots
How to Order
Most Kyochon branches have Korean-only kiosks, but the menu has photos so pointing works fine. You can also order via Yogiyo or Baemin delivery apps (Korean address required). Dine-in: grab a number ticket, order at the counter, and wait 15–20 min for fresh chicken. Credit cards accepted everywhere.
Kyochon Chicken (교촌치킨), officially Kyochon 1991, is South Korea's most iconic fried chicken brand and a must-visit for any tourist in Seoul.
Founded in 1991 by Kwon Won-kang in the small city of Gumi, Kyochon revolutionized Korean fried chicken with its signature double-frying technique — each piece is fried twice to achieve an impossibly thin, shatteringly crispy coating while keeping the meat juicy inside.
What truly sets Kyochon apart is the hand-brushed sauce application: every piece is individually coated for a glossy, flavor-packed finish.
The three flagship series define the experience: Original Soy Garlic (간장, ₩19,000) — a savory-sweet glaze perfected over three decades; the Honey Series (허니, ₩19,000) with acacia honey layered over soy garlic — the most popular choice among international visitors; and the Red Series (레드, ₩20,000) with Korean cheongyang chili peppers.
With 1,360+ locations across Korea and 67 stores in 15 countries, Kyochon ranks #1 in the Korea Brand Power Index for 5+ consecutive years.
First Korean chicken brand with Halal certification and listed on KOSPI.
Solo Wing portions (₩7,900) are perfect for solo travelers.
Half & Half lets you try two flavors.
Late-night chimaek at Hongdae is essential Seoul culture.
Nearest Locations for Tourists
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