Seocho chicken restaurant for sweet boneless chicken: Kkanbu Chicken

I suddenly found myself craving chicken that was both hearty and sweetly crisp, so I headed to Kkanbu Chicken Nambu Terminal Branch near Nambu Terminal Station. I visited on a Sunday evening, and the place was already packed with the weekend drinking crowd.

How to walk to Kkanbu Chicken Nambu Terminal Branch from Nambu Terminal Station

Kkanbu Chicken Nambu Terminal Branch sits close to Nambu Terminal Station on subway Line 3, making it very easy to reach on foot. It's a great meeting spot for office workers in the area or anyone visiting the Seoul Arts Center and Nambu Terminal neighborhood.

Inside the 120-seat hall and the outdoor terrace

Arriving at the entrance, a storefront sign catches your eye from a distance. True to its claim of '120 seats, groups welcome, extra-large size,' the interior hall is spacious and pleasantly arranged.

There's also an open terrace outside the restaurant, perfect for catching a cool breeze and enjoying some outdoor atmosphere.

What we ordered: sweet boneless chicken for 24,000 won and non-alcoholic beer

Once seated, I looked over the menu. Among the boneless lineup, which spares you the hassle of picking around bones, I chose the sweet boneless chicken (₩24,000) for one whole bird as the main, drawn in by its sweet seasoning.

For drinks, I went with two refreshing cups of cider and a can of non-alcoholic beer (Hite Zero 0.00), which let you get the chimaek (chicken and beer) mood without the alcohol.

After ordering, a yellow bowl of crispy, nutty puffed corn puffs arrived as a complimentary snack. Munching on the nostalgic corn puffs one by one while chatting made even the wait feel enjoyable.

Soon the cold drinks arrived first. Pouring the canned Hite Zero into a cute dedicated glass produced a soft, bubbling foam and a bitter hop aroma that looked just like the real thing.

There's no alcohol at all, but the cool, sharp fizz going down the throat gave a real sense of relief, washing away the day's fatigue in an instant.

How the sweet boneless chicken tastes with rice cakes and sweet potato

On a plate neatly lined with parchment paper, the glossy sweet boneless chicken arrived in a generous portion. Sliced almonds and sesame seeds were sprinkled on top for extra nuttiness, and alongside the chicken were chewy fried tteoksari (rice cake sticks) and thick-cut candied sweet potato, all tossed together.

Even coated thoroughly in sauce, the batter stayed crispy, and biting in released the chicken's own tender, juicy flavor. The meat was soft with no dryness at all — the texture was excellent.

Crispy-outside, chewy-inside tteoksari and soft, sweet candied sweet potato were scattered throughout, adding variety so you never got tired of eating.

It's not overly spicy or intense — just a savory sweetness that clings to your palate, the kind that keeps your chopsticks moving no matter your age or taste.

Is Kkanbu Chicken Nambu Terminal Branch worth a visit?

Kkanbu Chicken Nambu Terminal Branch is a spacious 120-seat chicken restaurant near Seoul Arts Center that even offers terrace seating, making it ideal for both small get-togethers and larger group visits. The sweet boneless chicken, tossed with rice cake, sweet potato, and almonds, also holds up well as a clean, satisfying meal on its own.