# Charcoal dakgalbi date night with dakdoritang finish: Yanggyegok - By Sumin J. (https://superchart.com/en/@cups-plates-seoul/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a meal as an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cups-plates-seoul/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cups-plates-seoul/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/index.md) ## In short Yanggyegok is a charcoal dakgalbi (grilled chicken) and chicken dish restaurant a short walk from Yangjae Station in Gangnam, Seoul. Visiting on a weekend evening for a couple's date, the writer grilled 300g of salt dakgalbi and 300g of gochujang dakgalbi over charcoal, added deulgae guksu bibim makguksu (perilla noodle mix), and stayed at the same table for a second round of small dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken stew). For chicken-loving couples, Yanggyegok makes it possible to finish both the first and second round of a meal in one seat. ## Good to know - **Location**: Short walk from Yangjae Station Exit 4, very close to the station - **Ordered**: Salt dakgalbi 300g, gochujang dakgalbi 300g, small dakdoritang for two, deulgae guksu bibim makguksu - **Menu focus**: Chicken specialty restaurant: dak kalguksu, dak hanmari, dakdoritang, dakgalbi, and more - **Sides**: Four types of dipping sauce, flying fish roe, complimentary broth - **Visit time**: Weekend evening *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* Today I'm sharing a story from a weekend date I really loved — a visit to Yanggyegok, a charcoal-grilled dakgalbi (grilled chicken) specialty restaurant near Yangjae Station! ![Visit photo of Yanggyegok, a charcoal dakgalbi specialty restaurant near Yangjae Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-01-18l6x-966.webp) My boyfriend, who came with me, is a massive chicken lover — he likes chicken more than pork or beef, haha. ![Dakgalbi spread set up on a table at Yanggyegok](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-02-l9xca-1200.webp) Honestly, if you ask me beef or chicken, I always shout beef. But my boyfriend says chicken wins against any other meat, no contest, hahaha. ![Interior view of Yanggyegok](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-03-hjzxb-900.webp) ![View of Yanggyegok's dining area](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-04-4zmza-900.webp) Maybe that's why, from the moment we stepped through the door, he was so excited that we were going on a Yangjae foodie date. ![View near the entrance of Yanggyegok](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-05-3re4p-900.webp) ![Overview of seats and tables at Yanggyegok](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-06-1q5my-900.webp) In the end, from the first round of charcoal grilling to the second round of soup, we dug through everything — it was pure chicken heaven! For chicken-loving couples, Yanggyegok is exactly the spot for a Yangjae date. ## Yanggyegok's location and exterior You can find Yanggyegok by walking straight from Yangjae Station Exit 4. It's very close to the station. The exterior stands out, so it's easy to spot. ## What was the weekend evening atmosphere like ![Yanggyegok's dining hall packed with weekend evening customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-07-o9sex-900.webp) You'd think the Yangjae Station area is usually busy with office worker dinners on weekdays and quiet on weekends, right? But even though we visited on a weekend evening, the place was packed — couples on dates, groups gathering, all seats full! I guess a good restaurant draws crowds no matter the day of the week. ## Yanggyegok's menu and recommended order ![Yanggyegok's menu board listing dakgalbi and dakdoritang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-08-ag8ei-900.webp) Since it's truly a chicken specialty restaurant, they have a huge variety of chicken dishes — dak kalguksu (chicken knife-cut noodle soup), dak hanmari (whole chicken pot), dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken stew), dakgalbi, and more. We wanted both dakgalbi and dakdoritang, and when we told them, they recommended eating the grilled dish first, then the stew! - Salt dakgalbi - Gochujang dakgalbi - Small dakdoritang for two - Deulgae guksu bibim makguksu (perilla noodle mix) That's what we ordered! ## Round one: balancing savory and spicy, charcoal dakgalbi (salt 300g + gochujang 300g) ![Raw salt dakgalbi and gochujang dakgalbi on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-09-1agqt-900.webp) We first ordered the most basic salt dakgalbi 300g and the gochujang dakgalbi 300g with its appealing spicy seasoning. ![Basic side dishes and complimentary broth at Yanggyegok](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-10-124di-900.webp) ![Four types of sauce served with dakgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-11-fie8t-900.webp) ![Salt dakgalbi placed on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-12-13ntq-900.webp) ![Close-up of dakgalbi cooking over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-13-1h14x-900.webp) They gave us complimentary broth, and wow, it was so refreshing. My boyfriend loves broth too — even while dieting, haha, he ate it up so well?! So the next day he showed up all puffy... it was really something, hahahaha. We started off with the mild salt dakgalbi. Sizzling over the charcoal and soaking up that smoky aroma, it turned golden brown — crispy outside and juicy with meat juices inside. ![Golden-brown grilled salt dakgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-14-1sce5-900.webp) ![A smoky piece of grilled salt dakgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-15-cvqna-900.webp) The chicken's natural savory flavor and tender texture really came through, and my boyfriend kept exclaiming in delight after just one bite. ![Charcoal-grilled gochujang dakgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-16-1sgud-900.webp) Next, the grilled gochujang dakgalbi wasn't overpowering but had a well-absorbed sweet-and-spicy seasoning that was perfect for whetting the appetite. ![Gochujang dakgalbi wrapped with flying fish roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-17-1262f-900.webp) ![Grill plate with both salt and gochujang dakgalbi cooking together](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-18-nmwf6-900.webp) Alternating bites of salt-grilled and gochujang-grilled pieces meant we never got tired of it — it just kept going down! Especially with four types of sauce available, dipping into different flavors was fun. Wrapping it with flying fish roe was heavenly too, ㅠ.ㅠ ## A stroke of genius on the side: deulgae guksu bibim makguksu ![Yanggyegok's deulgae guksu bibim makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-19-n0mdh-900.webp) Eating dakgalbi without a good side dish would be a shame! We ordered deulgae guksu (bibim makguksu, spicy mixed buckwheat noodles) as a side to pair with the meat. The deep flavor of the chicken broth blended in, making it really clean and subtle. Since it wasn't overpowering, it paired especially well with the mild salt dakgalbi. Mixing it with the sweet-tangy-spicy sauce and topping it with a piece of gochujang dakgalbi was seriously the perfect combo! The noodles were also chewy and refreshing, cutting through any greasiness perfectly. ![Bibim makguksu placed on top of dakgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-20-qre04-m-900.webp) I'd strongly recommend wrapping the noodles with the meat like this rather than just eating the meat alone. ## Round two: finishing with rich, spicy broth — small dakdoritang ![Small-sized dakdoritang ordered for round two](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-21-al428-900.webp) Usually after grilled food for round one, people move to a different bar or pojangmacha (street food tent) for round two. But since Yanggyegok's lineup covers everything from charcoal grilling to soup dishes, we stayed at the same table and ordered a small dakdoritang for round two, haha. ![Dakdoritang simmering on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-22-dlaqr-900.webp) ![Dakdoritang broth with potatoes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-23-1tb92-900.webp) ![Well-seasoned chicken pieces in dakdoritang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course-24-hb0sx-900.webp) Simmering away on the table, the dakdoritang had a rich, spicy broth — a perfect way to wrap up after eating grilled meat. The seasoning had soaked all the way through the chicken, and with fluffy potatoes added in, we kept reaching for more even though we were already full. The warm, spicy broth cleared our palates completely, and it felt like we'd enjoyed a full, satisfying course in one sitting! ## Overall review and recommendation points - Location & atmosphere: Great access near Yangjae Station, and the lively weekend vibe makes it a perfect Yangjae date spot. - Menu lineup: The flow from charcoal grilling (salt/gochujang) to various noodles and finally the spicy dakdoritang is excellent. - Recommended for: Anyone who loves chicken dishes, and anyone who wants to fully enjoy round one and round two in a single place! We visited thanks to my chicken-obsessed boyfriend, and we both walked out 200% satisfied. If you're looking for a good Yangjae restaurant, definitely stop by! ## Where it is - Yanggyegok (양계옥) - 2615 Nambusunhwan-ro, 1st floor, Units 109 and 110, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 남부순환로 2615 지상1층 109호, 110호 - 37.4851826, 127.036133 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%96%91%EA%B3%84%EC%98%A5/@37.4851826,127.036133,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cups-plates-seoul/yangjae-charcoal-chicken-galbi-date-course/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt