# Yeonsan-dong chicken spot: thin-batter boneless half-and-half, Yetnal - By Busanjin Meal Ledger (https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-notes/) - Written Apr 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yeonje, Busan - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-notes/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@southern-table-notes/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@southern-table-notes/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/index.md) ## In short Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch is a neighborhood chicken restaurant in Yeonsan-dong, Yeonje-gu, Busan, serving old-style fried chicken (tongdak) and dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken stew). Craving chicken after work, the writer ordered half boneless, half seasoned chicken for 21,000 won and a half portion of seasoned boneless chicken for 12,000 won, and the thin, crispy coating and clean sauce brought back the taste of childhood tongdak. Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch is a good spot for nostalgic old-style fried chicken with a beer. ## Good to know - **Address**: 41 Gobun-ro 31beon-gil, Yeonje-gu, Busan - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 17:30 to 06:00 the next day; Sun 17:30 to 05:00 the next day - **What we ordered**: Half boneless, half seasoned ₩21,000; half portion of seasoned boneless chicken ₩12,000 - **Served free**: Shrimp chips, cabbage salad and side dishes - **Parking**: Paid parking at Ora Parking Lot next to the restaurant - **Services**: Takeout and delivery available; groups welcome - **Promotion**: Receipt review event currently running - **Price reference**: ₩21,000 ≈ $15.5 · ₩12,000 ≈ $9 (2026-11-14) *as written by the visitor on Apr 21, 2026 · not checked with the business* I was craving chicken so badly today that I headed to Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch (옛날통닭앤탕 연산본점) in Yeonsan-dong. ## Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch: location, hours and parking Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch is at 41 Gobun-ro 31beon-gil, Yeonje-gu, Busan. It is open Monday to Saturday from 17:30 until 06:00 the next day, and on Sunday from 17:30 until 05:00 the next day. Takeout and delivery are available, groups are welcome, and for parking you can use the paid Ora Parking Lot next to the restaurant. ![Photo of store information for Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-01-1mf4g-m-900.webp) You know those times after work when you suddenly want something greasy? It was exactly that kind of day, so I chose chicken without a second thought. ![Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch, visited after work](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-02-fvrms-900.webp) Sometimes you want a chicken place for a quick beer after work, or you want chicken at home on a day off while watching dramas or YouTube. Chicken has been a beloved staple for ages, so there are so many options that it can actually be hard to choose. If you're a little tired of the usual franchise chicken, I recommend this hidden gem, Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch. ![Yetnal Tongdak & Tang, a neighborhood chicken restaurant in Yeonsan-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-03-1v10y-m-900.webp) ## What's the atmosphere like at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang in Yeonsan-dong? Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch feels like a cozy neighborhood chicken place. The shop itself looks like a local chicken joint, which somehow puts you at ease. The walls carry traces of past visitors, which gave the place a warm feeling. ![Wall at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang covered in visitors' marks](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-04-mk4vo-900.webp) It's not just a place to eat; it's a great spot to wrap up your day. As evening came, customers started coming in one by one. I got the feeling (!?) that it's already pretty well known in the neighborhood. ![Inside Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch in the evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-05-7f4wi-900.webp) ![Interior of Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-06-1dqcv-900.webp) They also have a receipt review event going on, so keep that in mind! ![Receipt review event and menu at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-07-lvqvr-900.webp) ## Yetnal Tongdak & Tang menu and prices: what did we order? At Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch, I ordered the half boneless, half sweet-spicy chicken (₩21,000) and a half portion of sweet-spicy boneless chicken (₩12,000). Being able to enjoy old-style whole fried chicken (tongdak) and dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken stew) together is a big part of its charm. I hear the dakdoritang comes generously loaded with wheat rice cakes and glass noodles. The prices aren't burdensome either, so it's pretty good value! The old-school feel extends to the friendly prices, which made it even more satisfying. - Half boneless, half sweet-spicy chicken ₩21,000 - Half portion of sweet-spicy boneless chicken ₩12,000 ![Menu board and ordered dishes at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-08-1suhw-900.webp) The table was set with spoons and chopsticks, plus the gas burner used for the dakdoritang. Tissues are on the wall! ![Table at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang set with spoons, chopsticks and a gas burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-09-53nkp-900.webp) ### Free bar snacks: shrimp chips and cabbage salad Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch brings shrimp chips and a cabbage salad by default. It felt so nostalgic. Side dishes and some simple snacks come out too, so I wasn't bored while waiting. ![Free snacks: shrimp chips and cabbage salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-10-1gt58-900.webp) ![Side dishes and snacks at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-11-148mt-900.webp) ## How does the thin-batter chicken at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang taste? The chicken came out faster than I expected, which I liked. Honestly I went without big expectations, but after one bite I completely changed my mind!! I heard Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch has been loved steadily for 15 years, and after eating here I could see why. ![Half boneless, half sweet-spicy chicken at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-12-wnqp2-1200.webp) It's exactly the taste of old-school tongdak!! Instead of the thick batter of today's chicken, it's fried thin and crispy, so you can keep eating without feeling weighed down. ![Old-style tongdak with a thin, crispy coating](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-13-ze34j-900.webp) ![Close-up of boneless chicken at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-14-16nnl-900.webp) It's crispy outside and juicy inside. It naturally reminded me of the tongdak my parents used to bring home when I was a kid. ![Crispy-outside, juicy-inside boneless fried chicken at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-15-hxdhq-900.webp) ![A piece of fried chicken at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-16-icv8q-900.webp) ### Crispy, light fried chicken and a classic seasoned sauce The plain fried chicken at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang was so crispy and light that I kept reaching for more. Dip it in the sauce that comes with it and it's even better, pure heaven! ![Fried chicken from Yetnal Tongdak & Tang dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-17-vl3sk-900.webp) The sweet-spicy chicken is a classic, true-to-basics flavor, which I liked even more. A lot of chicken these days is intensely seasoned, but this one has none of that, just clean! and delicious. ![Clean-tasting sweet-spicy boneless chicken at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-18-txvv8-900.webp) ![Sweet-spicy chicken spread at Yetnal Tongdak & Tang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half-19-tz1rz-900.webp) While eating, I immediately understood why people keep coming back. ## Who is Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch best for? Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch is a great place to drop in casually for chicken and a beer, and I especially recommend it to anyone who wants to properly enjoy old-school tongdak. If you can't decide on chicken in Yeonsan-dong, it's worth a visit at least once, and you won't regret it! ## Where it is - Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Yeonsan Main Branch (옛날통닭앤탕 연산본점) - 41 Gobun-ro 31beon-gil, Yeonje-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 연제구 고분로31번길 41 - 35.1875716, 129.0857864 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%9B%EB%82%A0%ED%86%B5%EB%8B%AD%EC%95%A4%ED%83%95%20%EC%97%B0%EC%82%B0%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.1875716,129.0857864,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-notes/yeonsan-dong-old-style-chicken-half-half/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt