Busan pub near Yeonsan Station: ₩32,000 N-Tang set, Yetnal Tongdak

When you're craving a cold drink on the weekend or after work, what do you reach for as a side dish? I personally love the combo of a spicy, tangy broth with something crispy and fried. Today I'm bringing you one of the go-to Yeonsan-dong pubs in Busan for proper chicken stew (dakdoritang): Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch!

Word-of-mouth among Yeonsan-dong locals is already so strong that people are willing to wait in line for it — that's Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch for you~

Where is Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch, and what are its hours?

📍 How to get there and business hours

• Location: 41 Gobun-ro 31beon-gil, Yeonje-gu, Busan (about a 7-minute walk from Exit 12 of Yeonsan Station, Lines 1 and 3)
• Parking: No dedicated lot, but there's a convenient paid parking lot right next door.
• Hours: Tue–Sat 17:30–06:00 / Sun 17:30–05:00 / Mon 17:30–06:00 (open late, so it's perfect for a leisurely time in Yeonsan-dong into the early morning!)

The free side dish: cabbage salad we refilled twice

Even the basic side dishes that come as a default feel warm and inviting, don't they? This is the familiar feeling you get every time at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang, a Yeonsan-dong pub with so many regulars — and there's a reason for that! The cabbage salad, which pairs so well with the fried chicken, is something we always end up refilling twice~

What comes in the 32,000 won N-Tang set?

🍗 A can't-fail choice: the amazing set menu

This place's biggest charm is the well-rounded set that lets you enjoy chicken stew and fried chicken at the same time. My husband loves crispy fried chicken and I love spicy stew, so this is the perfect Yeonsan-dong chicken stew spot for our tastes — we always end up here whether we're craving fried chicken or stew!

• N-Tang (₩32,000): chicken stew generously packed with wheat rice cakes and glass noodles + crispy old-style fried chicken
• Gizzard N-Tang (₩30,000): a hearty stew + chewy, savory fried gizzards
• Boneless N-Tang (₩33,000): tender boneless fried chicken paired with chicken stew

We ordered the signature 'N-Tang' set, and the moment it hit the table we were shocked by how much food there was!

How the chicken stew tastes, packed with rice cakes and glass noodles

First we fished out the wheat rice cakes and glass noodles from the generous broth of the chicken stew. The deep, rich seasoning had soaked in so well that one bite instantly made us think of drinks~ This pairs just as well with soju as it does with beer!

The sauce is slightly spicy and sweet, addictive enough that your spoon just won't stop~ The wheat rice cakes and glass noodles piled generously into the stew look mouthwatering just from the photos, right? Slurping up glass noodles soaked deeply in the sauce is such a small but real pleasure! Looking at these photos again makes me want more, ugh. The portion is also huge, more than enough for two people to eat until full!

The sweet-and-spicy special sauce soaks deep into the chicken meat, so instead of being dry it's tender and juicy! Ordering a bowl of instant rice on top would make it even more filling, right?

The old-style whole fried chicken in the set: thin and crispy

The old-style fried chicken that comes with the set is honestly a work of art! The batter isn't thick — it's thin and crispy, so it's delicious on its own, but dip it lightly into the chicken stew broth and you get the true textbook definition of 'crispy outside, juicy inside.'

Is 32,000 won good value for two people?

Getting this level of quality and this generous a portion for ₩32,000 — it makes total sense why Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan is called the ultimate value-for-money pub among Yeonsan-dong bars, doesn't it? I'd love to come back soon and try just the fried chicken on its own~ But honestly, the set combo is unbeatable both in price and in flavor pairing, so I can't help but recommend it!

If you're looking for a good spot for a gathering with friends, an office dinner, or a casual drink with your partner, look no further. Why not head to 'Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch' tonight for that irresistible combo of crispy fried chicken and spicy stew at this Yeonsan-dong pub? You won't regret it!