Jonggak fried jokbal, crisp to the last piece: Yeonnam Jokbal 1987

Fried jokbal in Jonggak: what is Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch like?

Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch (연남족발1987 종각점) is a fried jokbal restaurant within walking distance of Jonggak Station. I was back at Cheonggyecheon after a long time and craving jokbal, and a friend kept raving about the fried jokbal here, so I went. It was crazy good! I was honestly shocked at how delicious it was!!! I couldn't believe they fried only the outside so crisply. So good!

This is how the full set comes out!

Opening hours and closing day

The restaurant is open 11:00 to 22:00, with break time from 14:00 to 16:00. It is closed every Sunday.

And this is Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch right here!

👆🏻 A sneak peek at the generous set

Is the atmosphere at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch good for a date?

The interior doesn't have that old-school jokbal joint feel. It's clean and trendy, so it works fine for a date. The first thing you notice walking in is how tidy it is, and I loved that 💛

I went right after break time, so you can't see anyone, right? But after 5 p.m. customers kept streaming in.

How much is the Yeonnam fried jokbal set, and how big is it?

What I ordered at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch was the Yeonnam Fried Jokbal Set for ₩49,000. For two people, this one set is just the right amount. Light eaters might find it a bit much!

Anyway, it's already a famous jokbal spot in Yeonnam-dong, so I couldn't help but have high expectations, and once I went I understood right away why people seek it out 🐷✨ It's easy to walk to from Jonggak Station and close to Cheonggyecheon, so it's a perfect spot to follow up with a light stroll after the meal 🌿

The set starts getting laid out

How does fried jokbal taste different from regular jokbal?

The fried jokbal here is crispy outside and still juicy inside. I thought, so this is the "crispy outside, moist inside" I'd only heard about 🔥 That crunch the moment you take a bite is the real highlight!

The surprising thing is that even though it's fried, it wasn't greasy at all. It tasted even more nutty and clean 🤍 If regular jokbal's charm is its chewiness, fried jokbal keeps both crunch and juice, so it felt like eating a totally different dish…🥹

It's good wrapped in the ssam (lettuce wraps) that come with it, and just as good on its own, so you keep reaching for more. Seriously addictive 👍 It goes insanely well with beer…🍻 Honestly, you can't not order that combo. Halfway through I understood why fried jokbal is so popular these days. Once you eat it, you keep thinking about it…

Does fried jokbal go soggy over time?

The crunch of the fried jokbal here lasted quite a long time. Personally, that impressed me most 🔥 Fried food usually goes soggy fast, but the texture was still alive on the very last piece, so I could enjoy it to the end, and that was a real satisfaction point 🥹

Even looking at it again, this fried jokbal makes my mouth water..💗

What about the side dishes?

The side dishes that came with the fried jokbal set weren't just basic ones. You can tell each one got some care, which I liked. There's a spicy combination in particular that cuts the greasiness just right 🌶️ So you never get tired of it and keep eating… you know how important that is 😭

Who is Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch recommended for?

If you're a little tired of ordinary jokbal or want something different, I hope you'll try the fried jokbal here at least once 😎 The atmosphere is good, the food is good, and the location is good, so it suits meetups with friends, dates and casual drinks, which made the visit even more satisfying ✨

Next time I'll go a bit earlier, eat at a leisurely pace and properly enjoy a Cheonggyecheon walk too 🌙 I think I'll remember this day's course for a long time 🖤

Yeonnam Jokbal 1987, a Jonggak jokbal spot with great atmosphere and great food..💗💗

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