Yeongdeungpo yakitori izakaya oyster fry with soju: Nani Byeolgwan

Hey everyone. I went to an izakaya with delicious chicken skewers. I was looking for a place with a great atmosphere and ended up at Nani Byeolgwan. It's a Yeongdeungpo yakitori specialist, so come along with me. Right this way~

Where is Nani Byeolgwan Yeongdeungpo Branch? Across from Times Square

Getting to Nani Byeolgwan today is easy by subway. As befits a Yeongdeungpo yakitori specialist, it's right across from Times Square, so it was simple to find. Keep that in mind if you're planning a visit.

What we ordered at Nani Byeolgwan: chicken and daechang skewer set with oyster fry

Since we came to an izakaya, we had to properly order some proper drinking snacks. We got the chicken and daechang skewer set plus an extra order of oyster fry. Check the clip for the details.

We arrived at Nani Byeolgwan. True to a great-atmosphere izakaya, the interior was very clean. We'd just come from Times Square, and thanks to the opening run, we got seated immediately without any wait.

Seating at Nani Byeolgwan: bar seats, tables and group tables

There are bar seats and table seats, so just sit wherever's comfortable. There are also group tables, so it works fine for a group dinner too. That said, the place isn't huge, so you'll want to get there as early as possible to snag a table.

How did the daechang (beef intestine) skewers taste?

The Yeongdeungpo yakitori platter arrived. Look at those plump, springy daechang (beef intestine) skewers. Grilled to order with real care, they were packed with rich, savory flavor from all that dripping fat. The subtle hint of salt and pepper made the smoky char taste incredible.

They taste even better dipped in the sauce. A touch of spicy, salty flavor deepens the taste further. The savor you get with each bite was outstanding. Chewy yet tender, they made a fantastic drinking snack.

The daechang skewers, bursting with juice with every bite, were the charm here! Coming to a great-atmosphere izakaya and enjoying delicious food like this was a special dining experience. You should try a bite too.

Are the chicken skewers frozen? Served with mayo and pickled chili

Let's try the chicken skewers. Honestly, I didn't expect much — most izakayas serve grilled skewers straight from frozen. But Nani Byeolgwan was different. You could taste the signature savoriness of proper chicken skewers, full of clean, nutty flavor.

No off smell at all, and the taste was fresh. Dipping it in mayonnaise adds a nutty richness, and finishing with pickled peppers ties the whole flavor together cleanly. Worth the trip for a chicken skewer place.

Look at that glossy shine. The chicken skin was crispy and the meat inside was juicy — genuinely delicious. Thanks to the plump, generous chunks of meat, the juices burst out with every bite.

The chicken skewer pieces were bigger than expected, so finishing them left us pretty full. The quality was noticeably high, so we kept savoring every bite. Great to order one for a group dinner and have a simple drink.

The owner's pick: oyster fry

I don't usually order oyster fry, but the owner recommended it, so I gave it a try right away. Freshly fried, it was crispy outside while staying moist inside. Anyone who loves that crispy-outside, tender-inside texture will love this.

There wasn't any fishy taste at all — it was fresh and easy to enjoy. It came drizzled with teriyaki mayo sauce, thick and delicious.

Soju with the skewers

Since we came to a Yeongdeungpo yakitori specialist, we had to have a glass of soju. Soju pairs perfectly with all that rich, oily flavor. You should grab a glass too. Cheers~

If you're looking for a great-atmosphere izakaya, give Nani Byeolgwan a visit. It's a Yeongdeungpo yakitori specialist with delicious chicken skewers. That's all for now!

Verdict on Nani Byeolgwan, a Yeongdeungpo yakitori izakaya

• The chicken skewers were crispy outside and tender inside — genuinely delicious.
• They pair well with the savory mayo dipping sauce too.
• Nani Byeolgwan has a great atmosphere.
• Being a Yeongdeungpo yakitori specialist, the quality was excellent.
• The owner at Nani Byeolgwan was also friendly.

I'll give this place a full 5-star rating.

Thanks to the opening run, we got seated immediately without any wait.