# Jonggak fried jokbal, crisp to the last piece: Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 - By Drawer Trial Bench (https://superchart.com/en/@testing-tray-pages/) - Written Apr 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post is a review of a visit where the restaurant provided the meal. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@testing-tray-pages/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@testing-tray-pages/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@testing-tray-pages/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/index.md) ## In short Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch is a fried jokbal (pig's trotters) restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, between Jonggak Station and Cheonggyecheon. Two people shared one Yeonnam Fried Jokbal Set (49,000 won) right after break time, and the jokbal was crisp outside, juicy inside and never went soggy, even at the last piece. If regular jokbal has started to feel boring, Yeonnam Jokbal 1987's fried jokbal is worth trying on a Cheonggyecheon date. ## Good to know - **Signature dish**: Yeonnam Fried Jokbal Set, ₩49,000 - **Portion**: One set is just right for two; may be a lot for light eaters - **Opening hours**: 11:00–22:00 - **Break time**: 14:00–16:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Address**: 1F, 26 Samil-daero 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul - **Price reference**: ₩49,000 ≈ $37 (2026-11-13) *as written by the visitor on Apr 22, 2026 · not checked with the business* ![Main photo of fried jokbal at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-01-l9a5p-900.webp) ## 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! ![Fried jokbal set at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-02-4hhkm-900.webp) 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. ![Exterior of Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-03-1uw51-900.webp) And this is Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch right here! ![Preview of the generous fried jokbal set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-04-15dy1-900.webp) 👆🏻 A sneak peek at the generous set ## Is the atmosphere at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch good for a date? ![Interior of Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-05-atvtz-900.webp) ![Clean interior of Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-06-m9knp-900.webp) ![Quiet dining room right after break time](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-07-1hxyd-900.webp) ![Seating and interior of Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-08-ydnsd-900.webp) 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? ![Menu board at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-09-1g826-900.webp) ![Menu guide at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-10-17a20-900.webp) ![Menu lineup at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-11-wxr8p-900.webp) ![Menu and prices at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-12-z0m06-900.webp) 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 🌿 ![Fried jokbal set being laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-13-1gzgy-900.webp) The set starts getting laid out ## How does fried jokbal taste different from regular jokbal? ![Yeonnam fried jokbal, crispy outside and moist inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-14-dtuzx-900.webp) 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…🥹 ![Fried jokbal eaten with ssam wraps](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-15-bmxtd-900.webp) ![Crispy fried jokbal at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-16-ei0g1-1200.webp) 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… ![A piece of fried jokbal with beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-17-afkr3-900.webp) ### 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 🥹 ![Fried jokbal still crispy to the last piece](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-18-zmwbw-900.webp) Even looking at it again, this fried jokbal makes my mouth water..💗 ![Side dishes served with the fried jokbal set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-19-1wjdh-900.webp) ### 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 😭 ![Fried jokbal with spicy side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-20-nm1ao-900.webp) ![Side dish lineup of the set at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-21-ms32s-900.webp) ![Fried jokbal set enjoyed with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-22-1l0gu-900.webp) ## 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 🖤 ![Fried jokbal at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987, a Jonggak jokbal favorite](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-23-1haww-900.webp) Yeonnam Jokbal 1987, a Jonggak jokbal spot with great atmosphere and great food..💗💗 ![Closing photo at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break-24-14gbq-900.webp) Recommended💗💗 ## Where it is - Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch (연남족발1987 종각점) - 26 Samil-daero 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st floor) - 서울특별시 종로구 삼일대로15길 26 1층 - 37.5689059, 126.9860922 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8%EC%A1%B1%EB%B0%9C1987%20%EC%A2%85%EA%B0%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5689059,126.9860922,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@testing-tray-pages/jonggak-crispy-fried-jokbal-after-break/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt