Valentina Chicken (Chungmu Main Branch)

Quick Facts

• 🍗 Signature Dishes: Classic Fried Chicken, Sweet & Spicy Chicken, Spicy Sea Snail Salad
• 🍺 A classic Korean pub (Hof) perfect for cold beer and snacks
• 💳 Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and Zero Pay
• 👥 Group seating available · Reservations accepted · Takeout available

🍗 Valentina Chicken: Crispy Old-School Fried Chicken at a Classic Chungmuro Pub

Valentina Chicken (Chungmuro Main Branch) is a beloved local pub in Chungmuro, famous for serving old-school fried chicken with a paper-thin, crispy batter alongside ice-cold beer.

If you want to experience authentic Korean 'Chimaek' (fried chicken and beer) culture during your trip to Seoul, head over to Valentina Chicken near Exit 2 of Chungmuro Station.

Their signature original fried chicken features juicy, tender meat under a light, crunchy coating. You can also order their sweet and spicy glazed chicken for another iconic flavor.

They also offer classic pub snacks that pair brilliantly with beer, such as spicy sea snail salad, grilled dried pollack, and grilled squid. The retro, nostalgic setting gives the place a cozy, timeless charm.

👥 Why Locals Love It

• 🍗 Old-School Chicken — Thin, light, and extra-crunchy fried chicken done right
• 🍺 Classic Chimaek Pairings — Crisp draft beer paired with hot, crispy chicken
• 🕰️ Retro Ambience — A heartwarming throwback pub preserved through the years
• 👫 Warm Hospitality — Welcoming local atmosphere run by a friendly husband-and-wife duo

📍 Tips for Visitors

• 🚇 A quick 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Chungmuro Station
• 🕒 Open weekdays from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
• 📅 Closed on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)
• 🍻 Try pairing your fried chicken with spicy sea snail salad for a traditional Korean pub experience