# Fire-grilled dakbal in fire-chicken spice, after work: Apgujeong - By Jaeun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-table-lane/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Guro, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-table-lane/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-table-lane/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/index.md) ## In short Apgujeong Sinpocha is a pocha (Korean pub) near Gaebong Station in Guro, Seoul. Stopping by for a quick drink with my husband after work, we ordered fire-grilled cheese buldak and boneless dakbal (chicken feet) in fire-chicken flavor, plus the free jjondegi and snack sides. With adjustable spice levels and a 3,000-won soju deal with two dishes, it was an easy, low-pressure night out. ## Good to know - **Location**: 20-10 Nambusunhwan-ro 97-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor (in front of Gaebong Station) - **Ordered**: Fire-grilled cheese buldak, boneless dakbal (fire-chicken flavor), Chamisul soju, beer - **Event**: ₩3,000 soju / ₩4,000 beer with 2 side dishes ordered - **Spice level**: Choose your spice level from the menu - **Basic side**: Jjondegi (grill-it-yourself snack) and crackers, free *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Signature fire-grilled side dish at Apgujeong Sinpocha near Gaebong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-01-5535l-1200.webp) My husband came home from work not wanting to travel far, but figuring we'd earned a little drink after a hard day. There happened to be a new pocha in front of Gaebong Station, so we checked out Sinpocha, known as a Gaebong Station bar. Here's my honest review after trying it ourselves. ## How we found Apgujeong Sinpocha, a Gaebong Station bar ![Apgujeong Sinpocha sign with the large character for 'spicy'](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-02-k54mi-966.webp) The sign had the character for 'spicy' (辛) written huge, plus a line about the owner's 13 years of spice-blending experience. Just from the sign, you could feel the fire-flavor before even walking in. ## The menu was packed with stir-fry dishes ![Pocha menu board listing jjukkumi and buldak stir-fry dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-03-1m5fp-966.webp) Once we sat down and opened the menu, it lived up to the name Sinpocha — full of stir-fried dishes like jjukkumi (baby octopus) and buldak (fire chicken). ![Menu board listing fire-grilled cheese buldak and fire-grilled boneless dakbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-04-1o86x-966.webp) From fire-grilled cheese buldak to fire-grilled boneless dakbal, the menu listed dish after dish cooked over an open flame. ![Sign advertising the 3,000-won soju deal with two side dishes ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-05-shvkw-966.webp) On the side of the menu was an event: order two side dishes and get soju for ₩3,000 or beer for ₩4,000. Such a great deal. ## Inside felt lively, just like a proper pocha ![Pocha interior with cherry blossom decorations and warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-06-q0y0k-966.webp) Cherry blossom decorations and warm lighting gave the interior that familiar, cozy pocha feel. Looking around, the place was full of neighborhood regulars who clearly knew good food. I thought — a well-known spot really does earn its reputation. ## We started with cold beer and soju ![Draft beer machine set up in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-07-1oyud-966.webp) Before ordering, the draft beer machine caught my eye — it looked well-maintained, cold, and appetizing. ![Chamisul soju and beer on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-08-1gh3u-966.webp) We ordered cold Chamisul soju and beer first. One sip confirmed the machine really was well-kept — it was cold and tasty. ## We ordered the fire-grilled cheese buldak and boneless dakbal, spicy ![Fire-grilled cheese buldak piled high with cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-09-p3b0n-966.webp) You could choose your spice level from the menu, and since I wanted it hot, I went with the fire-chicken flavor. The fire-grilled cheese buldak came piled with cheese over a sauce full of smoky char — just looking at it made my mouth water. ![A plate of fire-grilled boneless dakbal with smoky flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-10-nttw8-966.webp) The boneless dakbal was also fire-grilled, deeply infused with that smoky flavor. One bite in, and it was genuinely stress-relieving levels of spicy. ## The free basic side dishes were a nice surprise too ![Nostalgic jjondegi served as a free side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-11-a47zd-966.webp) Before the main dishes arrived, we got nostalgic jjondegi (chewy grilled snack) as a free side, ![Jjondegi being grilled directly over the flame](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-12-1ki8j-m-966.webp) and my wife had fun grilling it herself over the flame and taking a bite. ![A bowl full of basic cracker side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-13-mtbfl-966.webp) On top of that, a whole bowl of crispy crackers came out, so even the free sides kept us from getting bored. ## Who this place is good for ![A pocha table set with fire-grilled dishes and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet-14-157al-966.webp) I'd especially recommend this to anyone who wants a simple drink in the neighborhood. Being able to choose your own spice level, plus the 3,000-won soju deal with two side dishes, made it an easy, low-pressure Gaebong Station bar to enjoy. ## To sum up It was genuinely satisfying to have such a tasty drink in the neighborhood after work without having to travel far. Both the fire-grilled cheese buldak and boneless dakbal had a solid smoky flavor, and my husband and I already agreed we'd try other stir-fry dishes next time. If you're looking for a great side-dish spot near Gaebong Station, Apgujeong Sinpocha near Gaebong Station is worth a visit. ## Where it is - Apgujeong Sinpocha (압구정신포차) - 20-10 Nambusunhwan-ro 97-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor, South Korea - 서울특별시 구로구 남부순환로97길 20-10 2층 - 37.4939083, 126.8585639 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%95%EA%B5%AC%EC%A0%95%EC%8B%A0%ED%8F%AC%EC%B0%A8/@37.4939083,126.8585639,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-table-lane/gaebong-station-pocha-spicy-chicken-feet/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt