Mukguksu and mild chicken feet set in Hongdae: Cheongnyeon 1987

Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch

• 🏠 218-1 Donggyo-ro, 1F, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• ⌛ 16:00–00:30
• 🚶‍♂️ 239m from Exit 3 of Hongdae Station (Line 2, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

I hadn't seen my friend in a while, and while we were trying to figure out what to eat, I thought of Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch — a place I've been to so many times I've lost count, whenever I get a craving for dakbal (spicy braised chicken feet). It's the kind of place that comes to mind whenever I want somewhere good to catch up over spicy food with an old friend ❤️

Where is Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch, and how close is Hongdae Station?

Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch is located at 218-1 Donggyo-ro, 1F, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Being close to Hongdae Station makes it an easy meeting spot and a low-pressure choice for a casual hangout with a friend.

Inside Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987: outdoor street-style seating

These days a lot of restaurants go for a moody, aesthetic look, but Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch keeps the relaxed, casual atmosphere typical of a good dakbal joint, which made it easy to just sit back. And honestly, in weather like this, outdoor terrace seating is the best, isn't it?

Walking in, the first thing that caught my eye was the warm feel of the interior.

The tables weren't cramped, giving us a comfortable spot to sit face to face and talk. It matched the buzzing Hongdae atmosphere well, making it a nice place to spend time over drinks.

What comes in the full-table set, from chicken feet to kalguksu and mukguksu

This time we ordered the full-table set.

The table filled up with more dishes than I expected, which was satisfying. Alongside the main dish, chicken feet, it comes with fried chicken skin, tuna rice balls, kalguksu, and mukguksu. Eating chicken feet alone can feel a bit one-note, but with all these side dishes to share, it was great for a visit with more than one person.

Is the mild-spice chicken feet really mild?

I dug into the chicken feet first, the dish I'd been most looking forward to. We ordered the mild spice level, but mild here doesn't mean not spicy at all.

It was spicier than I expected, so anyone who genuinely likes dakbal should find it satisfying.

The sauce was well soaked in, and the chewy texture of the chicken feet made it fun to eat — the kind of dish you keep reaching for. Since the spice level is adjustable, even people who can't handle spicy food much could give it a try. If you're looking for Hongdae dakbal, I think you'll like this kind of spicy sauce.

Fried chicken skin with tuna rice balls: the best combination

The fried chicken skin at this Hongdae dakbal spot was also delicious. Its crispy texture had a completely different appeal from the chewy chicken feet.

Eating other dishes in between at this Hongdae dakbal place helped balance out the spiciness of the chicken feet — a nice combo.

The tuna rice balls at this Hongdae dakbal spot are a must too — they went really well with the spicy chicken feet sauce.

Rice balls really are an essential pairing with chicken feet ❤️

Finishing the meal with kalguksu and mukguksu

The full-table set also comes with kalguksu and mukguksu. When you're craving warm broth in between bites of chicken feet, having kalguksu on hand was great.

The soft noodles and broth were perfect to eat between bites of the spicy chicken feet, and they kept us full to the very end.

The mukguksu had a clean, refreshing feel that balanced out the whole meal.

Why Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 still satisfies on a repeat visit

This visit was satisfying too. I still remembered how much I liked it the first time, and coming back again, it was just as delicious as ever. It was a great time to talk comfortably with a friend while enjoying tasty chicken feet.

What stuck with me most was how the mild-spice chicken feet still had real kick to it. If you're craving dakbal in Hongdae or looking for a place for drinks with a friend, this is somewhere I'd want to come back to ❤️

Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch was a great place to enjoy both the food and the atmosphere.

From the generous full-table set to the spicy chicken feet, the whole experience was satisfying.

It was a great spot to spend quality time with a friend I hadn't seen in a while, and I think I'll be back the next time I'm craving dakbal. If you're looking for a good Hongdae chicken feet restaurant, this one's worth a visit.

It works well for a casual meal or for drinks, so it seems like a good spot for a get-together with friends or even a date.