Chicken restaurant in Suyu Market, Seoul: combo takeout at Gimssi

I went to Suyu Market to buy groceries, and there was one place I just couldn't walk past.

It was Gimssi Chicken, where the smell of crispy frying chicken stopped me in my tracks. Markets have a charm all their own compared to big franchises when it comes to food, and freshly fried old-style whole chicken or generously portioned dakgangjeong are absolute must-haves at a market.

This time I ordered the old-style whole chicken and a large size of sweet dakgangjeong to take home and eat with my family. Having tried it myself, it's affordable and generous, so I wanted to introduce it to anyone looking for a good dakgangjeong spot at Suyu Market.

What kind of place is Gimssi Chicken in Suyu Market?

Gimssi Chicken sells old-style whole fried chicken and dakgangjeong inside Suyu Market. Isn't checking out the food one of the best parts of visiting a traditional market?

Browsing around while grocery shopping, the savory smell of oil and delicious food kept pulling me toward menus I hadn't planned on buying. This time, I picked Gimssi Chicken.

True to a market chicken shop, they have everything from the easygoing old-style whole chicken to dakgangjeong that people of all ages love, making it great for takeout as a snack or dinner. Especially when eating with a group, portion size really matters.

In that sense, I thought it was a solid pick for anyone looking for a generous dakgangjeong spot in Suyu Market. I couldn't decide on just one menu, so I ordered both the old-style whole chicken and the large sweet dakgangjeong. Being able to taste crispy chicken and sweet-spicy dakgangjeong in one go made the menu choice a success.

How did the old-style whole fried chicken taste?

Gimssi Chicken's old-style whole chicken was freshly fried, crispy outside and juicy inside. Unlike today's chicken with thick batter and various sauces, old-style whole chicken has the charm of sticking to the basics.

The golden-brown, freshly fried whole chicken looked crispy just from the sight of it. Taking a bite, the outside was crunchy and the inside juicy, which kept my hand reaching for more. Best of all, I loved being able to enjoy it plain, without complicated seasonings.

Even after bringing it home in takeout containers, the savory flavor unique to freshly market-fried old-style chicken was still there. There's fun in pulling apart the drumstick, wings, and breast one by one, and it was a great dish for the whole family to gather around. If you prefer plain chicken over strongly seasoned chicken, I'd recommend ordering the old-style whole chicken alongside.

Large sweet dakgangjeong: portion size and flavour

I ordered the sweet dakgangjeong in the large size, and the portion was generous enough to share with my family. This was actually the menu I was looking forward to the most.

After bringing it home and opening the lid, the mouthwatering sauce coated evenly over the dakgangjeong made my mouth water instantly. Taking a bite, the sweet yet savory sauce paired well with the crispy fried texture. Dakgangjeong can get tiring quickly if the sauce is too sweet, but alternating with the old-style whole chicken made it even more enjoyable.

Ordering the large size meant plenty to share with the family. So if you're craving a late-night snack or something to nibble on at home and thinking of a good dakgangjeong spot in Suyu Market, Gimssi Chicken is worth remembering. Especially convenient was grabbing it as takeout right after grocery shopping at the market, saving me from having to prepare a separate dinner menu.

Whole fried chicken plus dakgangjeong: worth ordering together?

I recommend ordering both menus together. If you had to pick just one, it would be a tough call.

The old-style whole chicken has a crispy, plain charm, while the sweet dakgangjeong has a sauce that really wakes up your appetite. So if you're eating with several people, I'd recommend ordering both like I did.

Starting with the plain old-style chicken and then picking up a piece of the sweet dakgangjeong gives a nice change of flavor, so you never get tired of it. Dakgangjeong works well as a snack for kids, while the old-style whole chicken pairs nicely as a light drinking snack for adults. Especially these days, when delivery chicken prices feel burdensome, picking it up directly from the market for a generous, affordable meal seems like a great option.

For these reasons, if you're searching for a good dakgangjeong spot in Suyu Market and value good value for money and generous portions, this place is worth a visit.

How well Gimssi Chicken takeout held up at home

I didn't eat the chicken and dakgangjeong from Gimssi Chicken at the shop — I took it home. Chicken and dakgangjeong are really convenient as takeout menus. They suit those moments when you're stuck for a side dish, want something simple with family on the weekend, or crave a late-night snack with a beer.

It was especially convenient to grab it as takeout while grocery shopping at Suyu Market, since it fit right into my route. Personally, I preferred ordering the old-style whole chicken alongside the dakgangjeong rather than just the dakgangjeong alone. Eating the sweet dakgangjeong and then the crispy, plain whole chicken let me enjoy two different flavors in turn.

If you're looking for a takeout menu to enjoy with family among the dakgangjeong spots in Suyu Market, this one's worth considering.

Why Gimssi Chicken is good value in Suyu Market

The biggest charm of market food is being able to enjoy it generously without feeling burdened by the price. Gimssi Chicken was great in that it lets you comfortably enjoy the old-style whole chicken and dakgangjeong we're all familiar with, rather than anything flashy. The old-style whole chicken + large sweet dakgangjeong combo I ordered this time was quite satisfying. The crispy, plain old-style chicken and the appetite-stirring, evenly sauced dakgangjeong each had their own distinct charm.

It would especially suit those looking for a menu to share with family or wanting to solve dinner right after grocery shopping at the market. It's one of the menus I'd want to take home again the next time I visit Suyu Market.

Overall verdict on Gimssi Chicken Suyu Market Branch

• Old-style whole chicken, freshly fried and crispy
• Sweet dakgangjeong with an appealing sauce
• Large size portion, generous enough to share with family
• Great market food to pick up while grocery shopping
• A combo that works for snacks, dinner, and late-night eating

There's a lot of food to be found in Suyu Market, but if you're looking for something everyone can enjoy easily like chicken or dakgangjeong, Gimssi Chicken was a solid choice. As with my order of old-style whole chicken and sweet dakgangjeong together, another plus is being able to enjoy plain and sweet flavors at the same time!

If you're looking for a good dakgangjeong spot in Suyu Market, or affordable takeout food to bring home from the market, try enjoying the old-style whole chicken and dakgangjeong together at Gimssi Chicken. It was a satisfying meal, brought home after grocery shopping and shared generously with family.

Gimssi Chicken in three lines

• I took home old-style whole chicken and a large sweet dakgangjeong from Gimssi Chicken in Suyu Market.
• Alternating between the crispy, plain chicken and the sweet dakgangjeong made for a great combo.
• Recommended for anyone looking for a good dakgangjeong spot in Suyu Market and affordable takeout food.