# Family jjimdak dinner with crispy rice sides in Hongdae: Ongdarae

- By Mujin (https://superchart.com/en/@shared-table-visits/)
- Written Sep 7, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit and meal were provided by the restaurant.
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## In short

Ongdarae Jjimdak is a jjimdak (braised spicy chicken) restaurant in Hongdae, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik University Station. I visited with my parents and ordered the signature Ongdarae Jjimdak L size plus a crispy rice (nurungji) addition for 40,000 won total, and the sweet-spicy adjustable sauce plus the free scone-and-coffee dessert zone after the meal stood out. With group rooms available too, it's a solid pick for both family meals and work dinners.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 122 Yanghwa-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- **Transit**: 5-minute walk (324m) straight from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2, AREX, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
- **Hours**: Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00 (last order 22:00) / Sun 11:00-22:00 (last order 21:00)
- **Amenities**: Reservations & group bookings, takeout & delivery, separate men's/women's restrooms, group room
- **Ongdarae Jjimdak**: S ₩32,000 / L ₩37,000 / XL ₩43,000
- **Gochujang Jjimdak**: S ₩35,000 / L ₩40,000 / XL ₩46,000
- **Sinheungcho Jjimdak**: S ₩35,000 / L ₩40,000 / XL ₩46,000
- **Boneless Cheese Jjimdak**: S ₩38,000 / L ₩40,000 / XL ₩48,000
- **Seafood Jjimdak**: S ₩49,000 / L ₩56,000
- **Add-ons**: Ongbap (mixed rice) ₩2,000 / Rice ₩1,000 / Crispy rice (nurungji) ₩3,000 / Mozzarella cheese (250g) ₩6,000 / Cheese rice cakes (10pc) ₩3,000 / Glass noodles (150g) ₩2,000
- **Our order**: Ongdarae Jjimdak L + crispy rice add-on, ₩40,000 total
- **Service**: Free tea bags, coffee, and homemade scones at a self-serve dessert zone after the meal

*as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026*

Today I finally got to enjoy some proper jjimdak (braised spicy chicken) in Hongdae with my parents. Here's my review of Ongdarae Jjimdak, a long-standing jjimdak specialty restaurant in Hongdae.

## Getting to Ongdarae Jjimdak from Hongik University Station and business info

![Exterior of Ongdarae Jjimdak on the main road near Hongik Univ. Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-01-1ewr1-900.webp)

![Entrance and signage of Ongdarae Jjimdak](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-02-1g5bf-900.webp)

- Address: 122 Yanghwa-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Transit: about a 5-minute walk (324m) straight from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2 / AREX / Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00 (last order 22:00) / Sun 11:00-22:00 (last order 21:00)
- Amenities: reservations, group use, takeout & delivery, separate men's/women's restrooms

Coming out of Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station and walking straight along the main road, the restaurant was visible right away without having to duck into any alleys — easy to find. Great accessibility makes it a solid meeting spot.

## The restaurant atmosphere and group room

![Café-like interior of Ongdarae Jjimdak](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-03-1i82d-900.webp)

![Modern interior decor of the jjimdak restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-04-hcmaw-900.webp)

Walking into Ongdarae Jjimdak, it felt less like a typical jjimdak place and more like a spacious, comfortable café. The interior is clean and modern, making it a pleasant environment for a meal.

![Main hall seating at Ongdarae Jjimdak with generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-05-mxb3l-900.webp)

![Group room seating for gatherings and work dinners](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-06-m0nig-900.webp)

The interior is spacious with generous spacing between tables, great for relaxed gatherings with friends — and there's also a group room, perfect for lunch with coworkers or an after-work dinner. So if you're looking for a Hongdae dinner spot for a work gathering, this one's a good pick! My mom even grabbed a business card, planning to come back for a meeting in that room.

![Self-serve dessert zone used after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-07-i4a1r-900.webp)

![Free tea bag and coffee corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-08-mtwzh-900.webp)

![Dessert corner with homemade scones](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-09-1gprz-900.webp)

On top of that, after the meal there's a self-serve dessert zone with free tea bags, coffee, and homemade scones, so you can round things off with dessert all in the same spot!

## Ongdarae Jjimdak menu and prices

![Ongdarae Jjimdak menu board with prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-10-wxhd-900.webp)

![Menu listing add-ons and extra items](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-11-1ir92-900.webp)

- Ongdarae Jjimdak: S (1-2 people) ₩32,000 / L (2-3 people) ₩37,000 / XL (3-4 people) ₩43,000
- Gochujang Jjimdak: S ₩35,000 / L ₩40,000 / XL ₩46,000
- Sinheungcho Jjimdak: S ₩35,000 / L ₩40,000 / XL ₩46,000
- Boneless Cheese Jjimdak: S ₩38,000 / L ₩40,000 / XL ₩48,000
- Seafood Jjimdak: S ₩49,000 / L ₩56,000 (bone-in or boneless available)
- Add-ons: Ongbap (mixed rice) ₩2,000 / Rice ₩1,000 / Crispy rice (nurungji) ₩3,000 / Mozzarella cheese (250g) ₩6,000 / Cheese rice cakes (10pc) ₩3,000 / Glass noodles (150g) add ₩2,000

We went with the signature Ongdarae Jjimdak in L size (2-3 people, ₩37,000) plus a crispy rice add-on (₩3,000), for ₩40,000 total.

## Tasting notes — from yuzu salad to crispy rice

![Yuzu salad and house-made radish pickles served as basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-12-15270-900.webp)

The basic side dishes are a refreshing yuzu salad and house-made radish pickles, which were more than enough to whet the appetite before the jjimdak arrived. The bright yuzu dressing paired really well with the rich sauce of the jjimdak.

![Full spread of the rich-sauced Ongdarae Jjimdak L size](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-13-6brym-1200.webp)

The main dish, Ongdarae Jjimdak, was clean-tasting with a slight spicy kick and great savory flavor! The spice level is adjustable, so anyone can enjoy it without worry. The special sauce — salty, sweet, and spicy — soaks deep into the chicken meat!

![Chewy glass noodles soaked in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-14-1tk07-900.webp)

![Crispy rice add-on paired with the jjimdak sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-15-jbj21-900.webp)

The chewy glass noodles soaked up plenty of sauce and were delicious, and the crispy rice we added separately had its own charm too, though personally I preferred ordering a bowl of rice and mixing it into the sauce! It's a different texture from mixing in rice, and I scraped the plate clean to the very end...! The portion was hearty, great value for money.

## Final thoughts

![Table at Ongdarae Jjimdak after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae/hongdae-jjimdak-parents-nurungji-ongdarae-16-ms3gz-900.webp)

Consistent flavor, friendly service, and a spacious, pleasant interior — it's easy to see why this place has been a beloved fixture near Hongik Univ. Station for so long. Between the delicious jjimdak and the free scone-and-coffee dessert zone, my parents and I left completely satisfied!

When you're craving a good meal in Hongdae, whether for a relaxed hangout with friends or a hearty dinner, this is a place I'd recommend!

## Where it is

- Ongdarae Jjimdak (옹다래찜닭)
- 122 Yanghwa-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 마포구 양화로 122 1층 옹다래찜닭
- 37.5540495, 126.920501
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%B9%EB%8B%A4%EB%9E%98%EC%B0%9C%EB%8B%AD/@37.5540495,126.920501,17z

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