# Jungnang fried chicken, crisp even cold: Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong - By Noeul (https://superchart.com/en/@shared-bowl-seoul/) - Written Sep 2, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jungnang, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@shared-bowl-seoul/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@shared-bowl-seoul/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/index.md) ## In short Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong is a market fried chicken shop at the entrance to Myeongmok Market in Jungnang, Seoul, a short walk from Exit 3 of Sagajeong Station. A large spicy dakgangjeong (Korean fried chicken bites) came to 17,000 won on a rainy day, and it still had a nutty, cracker-like crunch hours after takeout, with the batter, frying and sauce-tossing all done in view of the counter. If you prefer market-style dakgangjeong to franchise chicken, Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong is worth a generous order to go. ## Good to know - **Order**: Large spicy dakgangjeong, 17,000 won - **Bone-in chicken**: 9,900 won per bird - **Other menu items**: Wings, drumettes, chicken legs, old-style whole fried chicken - **Address**: 1st floor, 51 Sagajeong-ro 50-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul - **Getting there**: About 323 m from Exit 3 of Sagajeong Station, at the entrance to Myeongmok Market - **Hours**: Daily 11:00 - 22:00 - **Service**: Reservations and takeout available - **Price reference**: ₩17,000 ≈ $12.5 · ₩9,900 ≈ $7.3 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 2, 2026* ![Spicy dakgangjeong at Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong in Myeongmok Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-01-1j6sg-966.webp) On rainy days I somehow crave something crispy and spicy even more. Today I went to Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong, a well-known dakgangjeong (Korean fried chicken bites) spot in Myeongmok Market, Jungnang. ![Interior of Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong in Myeongmok Market, Jungnang](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-02-12s31-1200.webp) As a place famous for dakgangjeong in Myeongmok-dong, there were plenty of customers picking up takeout on their way home from work, and it was fun to watch the staff mixing the batter, frying, and tossing the sauce right in front of you. The large spicy size is ₩17,000, which isn't a big price burden, and the crispiness held up well even after time passed, so I thought it was a great place to pack a generous order for takeout. Personally, I prefer dakgangjeong with that distinct market chicken feel over franchise fried chicken, so this visit to Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong was all the more satisfying. ## A rainy-day walk to Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong at Myeongmok Market Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong sits at the entrance to Myeongmok Market, and on this rainy evening I went to pick up a large spicy size to go. It's raining. It's raining, but my appetite is rising. ![Rainy street in Myeongmok Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-03-1hpoj-m-966.webp) Last night I really wanted some good fried food. So even though I'd just eaten pork cutlet, I strangely didn't feel satisfied. Honestly my stomach was full, but my greed was fuller. Thinking, let's see who wins, I headed to Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong in Myeongmok Market. ![Exterior of Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong at the entrance to Myeongmok Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-04-6h7ob-966.webp) It's a well-known dakgangjeong spot in Myeongmok-dong. I'd heard about it now and then, but today was my first actual visit. ![View in front of Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-05-2mi04-966.webp) ![Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong with takeout customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-06-x6gop-966.webp) ## Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong menu and prices: large spicy size 17,000 won At Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong, bone-in chicken is ₩9,900 per bird, and the large spicy size I ordered is ₩17,000. There seemed to be a lot of customers picking up takeout on their way home, and the prices are quite reasonable. ![Menu and price board at Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-07-1cr3v-966.webp) I ordered the large spicy size. I do eat quite a lot, but even so, the large size by market dakgangjeong standards is a substantial amount. That said, the dakgangjeong here is crispy and delicious even when cold, so if you're already visiting, I'd recommend packing a generous amount. There were also wings, drumettes, chicken legs, and old-style whole fried chicken on the menu. ![Wings and drumettes menu sign at Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-08-1fsue-966.webp) ![Chicken leg menu at Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-09-eyxid-966.webp) ![Old-style whole fried chicken menu at Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-10-4yifm-966.webp) Personally these aren't my preferred cuts, but if I come back with a group sometime, I'd like to at least try a bite of each. ## The open kitchen: batter and frying in front of you At Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong, they batter, fry, and coat the sauce right in front of you. It's essentially an open kitchen. There was fun in just watching. Personally, rather than franchise chicken (which feels more like a snack to me), I really like fried chicken or dakgangjeong that has this market feel. ![Dakgangjeong fried and tossed in sauce in-store](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-11-eihpe-966.webp) There's a slight chicken smell (in a good way), which makes it feel like you're really eating chicken, and it pairs really well with any alcohol, soju or beer. ![Takeout large spicy dakgangjeong from Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-12-1h9w5-966.webp) I guess I should pick up a bottle of soju on my way home too. ## Is the dakgangjeong still crispy hours later, and how spicy is it? The large spicy dakgangjeong from Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong was still crispy even hours after takeout. I ate it after finishing studying. (Okay, I did sneak a few pieces earlier.) But it wasn't the freshly-fried crunch — it was more of a nutty, cracker-like crispiness that comes from the fried coating cooling down a bit. ![Cross-section of dakgangjeong still crispy hours later](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-13-hfise-966.webp) Personally I really like that. The spice level is just a bit spicier than Shin Ramyun — tough for kids or people who can't handle spice, but most adults should be able to enjoy it just fine. ![Piece of dakgangjeong coated in spicy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-14-7t08l-966.webp) It definitely relieves some stress, though the deeper knot of it seems to still be there. Anyway, I'll eat well for now and push through tomorrow too. ![Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong nearly finished](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy-15-1447g-966.webp) Anyway, another good meal today. ## Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong location, hours and takeout - Address: 51 Sagajeong-ro 50-gil, 1st floor, Jungnang-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Transit: About 323m from Exit 3 of Sagajeong Station, located at the entrance to Myeongmok Market, easy to find - Hours: Daily 11:00 - 22:00 - Service: Reservations and takeout available - Order: Large spicy size, ₩17,000 ## Where it is - Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong (평정닭강정) - 51 Sagajeong-ro 50-gil, 1st floor, Jungnang-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 중랑구 사가정로50길 51 1층 평정닭강정 - 37.5785794, 127.0856206 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8F%89%EC%A0%95%EB%8B%AD%EA%B0%95%EC%A0%95/@37.5785794,127.0856206,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@shared-bowl-seoul/pyeongjeong-dakgangjeong-myeonmok-market-spicy/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt