🍺 ALCOHOL: Eongteoli Tongdak (엉터리통닭)

Seoul, South Korea

Out of this entire list, this restaurant is probably the most famous. Eongteoli was prominently featured on hit TV show 'Master of Living' for its fried chicken master, and is known for its golden, crispy look from being fried in clean oil. Note that all orders require an alcohol pairing, but that shouldn't be a problem for your Friday nights out.

🍗 CLASSIC: Jjinine Chicken (찌니네마약통닭)

Seoul, South Korea

Known for its fried chicken served whole and roughly cut up with scissors, this spot serves its meat with rich, salty flavor that's reminiscent of classic old-style Korean fried chicken recipes.

🥫 K-MAYO SAUCE: Kkwongmeoggo Almeoggo (꿩먹고알먹고)

Seoul, South Korea

A Korean-style indoor pocha – or tented food stall – made popular for serving wings and boneless chicken topped with signature k-mayo sauce. This is as local and low key as you can get.

🧄 GARLIC: Mirak Chicken (미락치킨)

Seoul, South Korea

Mirak Chicken's signature dish is sizzling garlic chicken, generously coated with a punchy garlic paste, so make sure your date is prepared. Wash it all down with cold beer.

🥒 MALA OMOK-I PICKLES: NAMYOUNGTAK (남영탉)

Seoul, South Korea

A variety of chicken dishes – Dongyang, Seoyang, Panking, and Mark – served with mala-flavored Omok-i pickles. Come here if you want to impress even your Korean local friends.