# Amsa Market chicken shop with call-ahead pickup: Gimssi Chicken - By Jiho Baek (https://superchart.com/en/@huam-quiet-doorstep/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after an in-store sponsored visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@huam-quiet-doorstep/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@huam-quiet-doorstep/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/index.md) ## In short Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch is a takeout shop inside Amsa Market in Gangdong, Seoul, specialising in dakgangjeong (sweet-and-spicy fried chicken bites) and old-school whole fried chicken. Ordering a medium dakgangjeong by phone and collecting it after grocery shopping meant no queue and freshly fried chicken, and the owner handed over a piece of sauced fried chicken to taste during the short wait. The medium was generous enough for the writer and her daughter with a little left over, and with no gamey chicken smell, Gimssi Chicken is worth a return trip for kids' snacks. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F #105, 21 Olympic-ro 98-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, inside Amsa Market - **Getting there**: About 200m on foot from Amsa Station Exit 1 - **Hours**: Daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM - **Service style**: Mainly takeout - **Menu**: Dakgangjeong, old-school whole fried chicken, drumsticks, bone-in fried chicken, wings, drumettes, chicken gizzards - **Dakgangjeong options**: Mild, medium-spicy or spicy / medium, large or extra-large - **Drumsticks**: Sold in sets of 4, 6, 8 or 12 - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; use Amsa Market parking or nearby public lots *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![Packaged dakgangjeong from Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-01-y81s0-900.webp) I was looking for a good dakgangjeong (sweet-spicy fried chicken bites) spot at Amsa Market to buy as a snack for my daughter, and that's how I found Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch, tucked inside Amsa Market. ![Front of the Gimssi Chicken shop inside Amsa Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-02-1c2ke-1200.webp) I already walk through Amsa Market pretty often, and seeing the crowd never let up here made me think there had to be a reason this place is known as an Amsa Market dakgangjeong favorite. ![Red Gimssi Chicken sign reading 'one of Seoul's three best dakgangjeong'](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-03-1xb97-900.webp) Looking closer at the sign, it read "one of Seoul's three best dakgangjeong" along with a note about 15 years of tradition. It felt less like just another market stall and more like a place with its own history and story. ## Where is Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch, and when is it open? Known as a dakgangjeong favorite at Amsa Market, Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch is about 200m on foot from Amsa Station Exit 1. It's located at 1F #105, 21 Olympic-ro 98-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, and if you walk straight into Amsa Market, the red sign catches your eye. There's no dedicated parking, so the Amsa Market parking lot or nearby public lots work fine. It's open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM, and runs mainly as a takeout-focused dakgangjeong spot at Amsa Market. ![Exterior of the Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-04-9wfbs-867.webp) ## Gimssi Chicken menu: dakgangjeong spice levels, sizes and piece counts The menu was pretty varied, covering dakgangjeong, old-school fried chicken, drumsticks, bone-in fried chicken, wings, drumettes, and even chicken gizzards. Dakgangjeong comes in mild, medium-spicy, and spicy, with sizes from medium up through large and extra-large, making it easy to order based on how many people you're feeding. ![Menu board of Gimssi Chicken's dakgangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-05-rrwys-900.webp) ![Menu sign listing dakgangjeong flavors and sizes](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-06-1h3db-900.webp) ![Sign listing old-school fried chicken and other cuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-07-192he-900.webp) ![Sign listing bone-in fried chicken, wings, and drumettes](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-08-1x4fm-900.webp) ![Menu board including chicken gizzards](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-09-10qaa-900.webp) ![Sign showing drumstick sets by count](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-10-orbh6-900.webp) Drumsticks are sold in sets of 4, 6, 8, or 12, so it's an easy pick whether you're eating alone or feeding the whole family. After browsing the menu board, I decided on the medium-size dakgangjeong, planning to share it with my daughter. ![Box of the ordered medium-size dakgangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-11-1kt8q-900.webp) ![Box showing the portion size of the medium dakgangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-12-af8rh-900.webp) I wasn't sure how big the portion would actually be, but once I got it, the medium size turned out to be plenty for two. If you're eating alone as a snack or sharing with a kid, medium should be more than enough. ![Kitchen area of Gimssi Chicken with the fryer in use](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-13-12q1o-900.webp) ![Counter being prepared for a takeout order](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-14-1icgc-900.webp) ## Call ahead, shop the market, and skip the wait at pickup Since Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch always has such a crowd, I figured I'd be stuck waiting if I just showed up, so I called ahead to place my order before heading out to do some grocery shopping. Timing my return to when the chicken would be freshly fried meant I picked it up with zero wait. This, I think, is exactly the point that explains why this Amsa Market dakgangjeong spot draws so many people — a steady stream of freshly fried batches keeps the line going nonstop. ![Takeout bag picked up right away thanks to the phone reservation](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-15-9r1rt-900.webp) The bag was still warm in my hands, which really drove home how fast their turnover is. ![Takeout bag still warm from freshly fried chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-16-1ep4x-900.webp) ## A free taste of sauced fried chicken while waiting During the short wait for my order, the owner handed me a piece of seasoned fried chicken to try, telling me to taste it while it was still warm. That little gesture of thoughtfulness really stood out. One bite in, the well-seasoned crispy coating had me already excited, even from just that small taste. Little moments like this taste sample made me understand, even faintly, why this place has such a reputation as an Amsa Market dakgangjeong favorite. ![Piece of seasoned fried chicken given as a free taste](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-17-1ukma-900.webp) ## How the Amsa Market dakgangjeong tastes as a kid's snack Back home, the moment I opened the box, my daughter was already delighted. What I liked most was that there was zero gamey chicken smell. That smell is often the reason I end up skipping chicken as a snack for her, but here that wasn't a concern at all. ![Box of Gimssi Chicken dakgangjeong opened at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-18-1evqx-900.webp) The sauce had a sweet, slightly spicy savoriness that kept pulling me back for more without ever getting tiresome. The coating was crispy while the meat stayed juicy inside, so both my daughter and I kept reaching in without hesitation. The rice cakes mixed in were also well-coated in sauce and just as tasty as the chicken itself. Even though I'd ordered the medium size, the portion was bigger than expected — we ate together and still had a little left over. ![Plate of medium-size dakgangjeong with rice cakes mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken-19-uie80-900.webp) ### Her daughter's verdict: a big thumbs-up What stuck with me most was my daughter's reaction. After one bite, her eyes went wide and she gave a big thumbs-up. It felt like a more convincing compliment than words, and watching her, I couldn't help but feel happy too. She's usually picky about a lot of things, so seeing her reach for more without any complaints told me this really was that good. Watching her made me get why Gimssi Chicken's dakgangjeong has the reputation of being one of Seoul's three best. ## A kind owner, and why Gimssi Chicken is worth a return visit What I appreciated most was how kind the owner was. Even while busy, they made sure to confirm my reserved order and handle the packing with care, so the wait never felt uncomfortable. Seeing them go out of their way to offer a taste of the seasoned fried chicken made me feel like they truly care about how they run this business. Good taste, generous portions, and a kind owner — that's plenty of reason to come back to this Amsa Market dakgangjeong favorite. It'll likely be the first place that comes to mind whenever I need a snack for my daughter or a simple chicken meal at home. Next time, I'd like to try the large size instead of medium, or maybe the old-school fried chicken. If you're near Amsa-dong or Amsa Station looking for a dakgangjeong spot at Amsa Market, Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch, known as one of Seoul's three best dakgangjeong, is worth a visit. ## Where it is - Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch (김씨치킨 암사시장점) - 1F #105, 21 Olympic-ro 98-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강동구 올림픽로98길 21 1층 105호 - 37.5512819, 127.1293433 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B9%80%EC%94%A8%EC%B9%98%ED%82%A8%20%EC%95%94%EC%82%AC%EC%8B%9C%EC%9E%A5%EC%A0%90/@37.5512819,127.1293433,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@huam-quiet-doorstep/amsa-market-dakgangjeong-preorder-kimssi-chicken/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt