# Spice level 2 chicken feet set at a Yeonnam-dong bar: Cheongnyeon 1987 - By Jiho Baek (https://superchart.com/en/@eulji-back-stool/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a sponsored post based on an in-store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@eulji-back-stool/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@eulji-back-stool/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/index.md) ## In short Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch is a chicken feet (dakbal) bar in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, a short walk from Hongik University Station, with terrace seats for outdoor drinking. On a weekday evening with a friend, the writer ordered the dakbal hansang (chicken feet full set) at spice level 2, which came with mukbap (acorn jelly in cold broth), tuna mayo rice balls, kalguksu noodles, fried chicken skin and bean sprout soup. The heat comes from cheongyang chili and chili flakes rather than capsaicin, and it was clean enough that the two of them finished three bottles without moving on to a second bar. ## Good to know - **Order**: Dakbal hansang (chicken feet full set), spice level 2 - **Set includes**: Chicken feet, mukbap (acorn jelly in cold broth), tuna mayo rice balls, kalguksu noodles, fried chicken skin, bean sprout soup - **Seating**: Terrace seats for outdoor drinking (yajang) - **Spice style**: Cheongyang chili and chili flakes only, no capsaicin - **Visit time**: Weekday evening; full by 7pm - **Location**: 218-1 Donggyo-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Yeonnam-dong, near Hongik University Station) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ## Back at Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987, a regular Hongdae bar ![Return visit to Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-01-1qik2-1200.webp) In Hongdae I usually chase new bars over regulars, but when I want spicy chicken feet, this is the place I always end up at. I normally come here with my husband, but this time I wanted to eat properly spicy, so I brought a friend instead. It's in Yeonnam-dong, not far from Hongik University Station, so it's an easy stop after a day out. We'd been strolling along the Gyeongui Line Forest Trail, dropped by the bar, took photos, had dessert — the whole day just flew by. ## Can you drink outdoors on the terrace? ![Terrace seating for outdoor drinking](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-02-12dql-900.webp) Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch has terrace seats where you can do yajang (outdoor drinking), which is perfect in this kind of weather — even on a weekday evening it was packed. And I don't often see guys who love chicken feet, but this place clearly has enough of a reputation to pull in a lot of male customers too! ![Menu board showing the dakbal hansang set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-03-xqep0-900.webp) The moment I saw the menu, the dakbal hansang (chicken feet full set) caught my eye and that's what we ordered. A set like this where you get to try several dishes is exactly my style. ## What comes with the chicken feet full set ![Default bean sprout soup served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-04-oi177-900.webp) ![Basic side dishes laid out before the main set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-05-cz4n3-900.webp) The bean sprout soup that comes as a default side can be eaten on its own or added into the chicken feet. It also works great as a light starter before the mains arrive. ![Table fully loaded with the chicken feet set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-06-1meqr-900.webp) After waiting eagerly, our dakbal hansang finally arrived. Both of us had been holding back on spicy food in front of our boyfriends, so we decided to fully indulge today. True to its name, the set came out so generously loaded the table barely had room for it. ![Mukbap (jelly noodle soup) served with the chicken feet set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-07-3zufj-900.webp) ![Mukbap with icy naengmyeon-style broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-08-14kax-900.webp) ### Mukbap and tuna mayo rice balls The cold mukbap is bouncy and delicious on its own, but it's also perfect for neutralizing your mouth after spicy chicken feet. The broth is naturally an icy naengmyeon-style broth, so it's cold enough to make your teeth ache in a good way. I already loved this dish, so it didn't disappoint. ![Tuna mayo rice balls with pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-09-1x9j6-900.webp) Tuna mayo rice balls are non-negotiable with chicken feet. I always feel a bit let down when there's no pickled radish in tuna mayo rice balls, but this place gets it right — there's a reason it's a beloved Hongdae bar. Nice touch. Mixed up well and dipped in the spicy chicken feet sauce, it's delicious — and just as good eaten plain. ![Kalguksu noodles included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-10-cdfut-900.webp) ### Why the kalguksu noodles steal the meal Honestly, I wondered why a bar would even have kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup), but it turns out to be an essential item on the menu. There's nothing fancy in it, yet it rivals plenty of dedicated kalguksu restaurants. The seasoning soaks in well, and with the weather turning slightly chilly, it suited the outdoor terrace mood perfectly. Who knew kalguksu at a bar could taste this good. ![Spicy chicken feet paired with kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-11-1nf9y-900.webp) ![A bite of kalguksu dipped in chicken feet sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-12-1peoo-900.webp) I really loved this combination — taking a bite of kalguksu together with the spicy chicken feet is just as good a pairing as the rice balls, in a totally different way. The spiciness eases up a bit and goes down smoothly, so you keep reaching for more. Ah, I want it again already. ![Fried chicken skin served as a side](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-13-pqwla-900.webp) ### How big is the fried chicken skin portion? Fried chicken skin also came out. Since the dakbal hansang itself isn't expensive and comes with a lot of food, I expected each individual item to be on the small side. Turns out the side dishes were generous too — enough that the set felt like it could feed 3-4 people at a bar. ![Close-up of the large fried chicken skin pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-14-pkz2m-900.webp) The fried chicken skin pieces were big and properly crispy. Dipping them in the chicken feet sauce or mayonnaise worked really well. ![Chicken feet served with cheonsachae and mayonnaise](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-15-dew37-900.webp) ![Waiting for the add-ins to finish cooking in the chicken feet pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-16-wlumm-900.webp) ## How spicy is spice level 2, really? The chicken feet come already cooked, but they let the other add-ins finish cooking before serving. Mayonnaise and cheonsachae (glass noodle-like vegetable strands) are a winning combo. We ordered level 2, and it was just the right amount — spicy enough to feel it, but manageable. It also felt different from the usual spicy food I eat, because there's no capsaicin — it's a natural kind of heat. Places that force spiciness with capsaicin sometimes leave an unpleasant lingering taste on your tongue. Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 uses only cheongyang chili and chili flakes, so the heat felt clean, not unpleasant. ![Drinks alongside the chicken feet spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-17-w3wr6-900.webp) The food was good enough that we drank three bottles straight through without even needing a second round. It's not easy for a Hongdae bar to be fully packed on a weekday evening, but Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 was already full by 7pm. I could see why places become beloved neighborhood regulars. ## Final verdict on Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 ![Wrapping up the evening on the terrace at Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night-18-1heg8-966.webp) Since getting married, I don't come to Hongdae as often, but it was just as good as I remembered even after a while. My friend was happy too, which made me happy in turn. I should come back a few more times to enjoy the terrace seats before it gets too cold! ## Where it is - Cheongnyeon Dakbal 1987 Hongdae Branch (청년닭발1987 홍대점) - 218-1 Donggyo-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 218-1 1층 - 37.5595185, 126.9239368 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B2%AD%EB%85%84%EB%8B%AD%EB%B0%9C1987%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5595185,126.9239368,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@eulji-back-stool/cheongnyeon-chicken-feet-hongdae-friends-night/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt