Seogyo-dong pub for boneless chicken with sauce to dip: Kkoko Land

Every time I plan a get-together with friends around Hongdae, finding a place that fits a big group and still has a nice vibe is surprisingly tricky, right? Not long ago I was in Seogyo-dong and found a pub with a huge space and a perfect combo of dishes to go with drinks. Totally satisfied!!

Where is Kkoko Land in Seogyo-dong, and when is it open?

Kkoko Land (꼬꼬랜드) is at 18 Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the 1st and 2nd floors. It's open 15:30–04:00 on weekdays and 12:00–04:00 on weekends.

It's close to the center of Hongdae, so it's a really convenient place to meet up! It uses the whole building from the 1st floor to the 2nd, so it stands out at a glance even from far away!

Kkoko Land's outdoor seating and carousel interior

Kkoko Land has an open-air feel, so it's a total hit for anyone looking for a Hongdae outdoor pub (yajang)!! It's closed now because the weather has turned cold, but when it's cool out, having a refreshing drink in the open air must make for an amazing terrace atmosphere 🥹

The moment I stepped inside, what really grabbed my eyes was a carousel set up right in the middle of the place, hahaha! A carousel inside a pub! The interior is so unique and charming that it felt like a photo zone, and I started taking pictures as soon as I walked in 🥹

The welcome drink at Kkoko Land

Kkoko Land gives you a special welcome drink! Orange flavor? It seemed like a liquor, kind of Malibu-ish??

What to order at Kkoko Land: kalbaengi, boneless fried chicken and Kirin draft

I ordered the Seogyo-dong kalbaengi (spicy whelk salad with noodles) + boneless fried chicken + Kirin draft beer combo! To get straight to the point: if you go to Kkoko Land, you absolutely have to order this set. Highly recommended 🥹

The spicy, sour and sweet whelk salad comes together with chewy kalguksu (knife-cut noodle) add-on noodles, and the savory flavor is insane! A bite of crispy boneless chicken with the spicy kalbaengi, and it's not greasy at all, so you just keep eating.

One sip of cold Kirin draft with its soft, creamy foam and the whole day's fatigue just melts away ><

The "pinking" that anyone who's eaten lots of chicken will recognize

It came out freshly fried, so the coating was wildly crispy and the meat inside was tender and juicy. The chicken itself was seriously delicious!

Kkoko Land tip: ask for yangnyeom sauce on the side to dip your fried chicken

At Kkoko Land, if you ask the staff for seasoned (yangnyeom) sauce on the side, they'll bring it. Dipping the fried chicken into the sauce gives you the flavor of seasoned chicken at the same time. Perfect ⭐️

Is Kkoko Land a good group bar in Hongdae and Seogyo-dong?

If you're looking for a Hongdae spot that works for groups, or a good-vibe pub in Seogyo-dong, I'd definitely recommend stopping by Kkoko Land 🤍