Jongno bar for a wedding invite party: chicken hot pot at Ari Gyegok
Ari Gyegok Jonggak is a bar near Jongno Station, Seoul, known for chicken hot pot and unusual small dishes. Revisiting as a second-round spot for a wedding invitation gathering, the writer ordered the original chicken hot pot (₩22,900), chicken thigh yurinki, and omija and bokbunja-watermelon highballs, finishing with added Chinese-style noodles. The clear but deep broth and tender chicken tenderloin calmed down the spicier first-round food, making it a solid pick for a Jongno get-together.