Amsa Market chicken shop for late-night takeout: Gimssi Chicken

Where is Gimssi Chicken in Amsa Market?

I was slowly wandering through Amsa Market, soaking in the lively, warm atmosphere that only a traditional market has, when the savory smell of frying oil pulled me straight into Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch (김씨치킨 암사시장점).

Walk out of Exit 1 of Amsa Station on Subway Line 8 and head toward the entrance of Amsa Market for about three minutes, and you'll spot it easily. Thanks to fresh, clean oil used every single day for frying, this spot has become well known among locals and market visitors alike for its unbeatable value.

The moment I arrived, the neatly arranged golden dakgangjeong in the clean display case caught my eye right away. But what left the deepest impression was the owner's warm, kind smile and welcoming eye contact.

While I waited for my order, the owner kept greeting me warmly and patiently explained the menu when I couldn't decide, recommending dishes based on what I liked — it really touched me.

On top of that, when packing up my order, the owner generously piled on extra sauce so nothing would run short, and that kind of warmth made me feel good before I'd even walked out the door.

Along with this rare, heartfelt hospitality, the interior and cooking area were spotless, without a trace of grease — you could tell right away how meticulous the owner is and how seriously they take cleanliness.

Gimssi Chicken menu: from dakgangjeong to fried chicken feet

The menu here is nicely varied so you can pick based on your taste, starting with a lineup of handmade dakgangjeong coated in a range of special sauces — sweet, spicy, sweet-salty garlic soy, and honey butter bursting with nutty flavor —

plus old-school fried chicken that captures that nostalgic crunch, and golden crispy fried chicken. There's also fried chicken gizzards with a satisfying chewy crunch, and spicy crispy fried chicken feet that keep you reaching for more.

There's a wide choice of small, medium, and large sizes, so whether you want a light snack alone after work, a solo drinking snack, or a hearty late-night meal for the whole family on the weekend, it's easy to pack the right amount for the occasion.

Takeout order: sauced dakgangjeong and crispy fried chicken

This time I brought home a combo of the signature sweet-spicy handmade dakgangjeong and the crispy fried chicken. When I opened the box at home, the dakgangjeong had a thin, crispy coating instead of a thick, soggy one, with plump, tender chicken meat inside that burst with juice and savoriness with every bite.

The sweet yet subtly spicy special sauce clung nicely to the meat, and it had that addictive quality where you just keep eating without getting tired of it. Picking out the chewy rice cake pieces tucked among the dakgangjeong was also a fun bonus. The box is big and the portion is huge too, haha.

The classic fried chicken was fried with the excess oil drained off, so it wasn't greasy at all, and the crunchy texture held up the whole way through, while the meat inside stayed soft and moist — perfect for a late-night snack with my parents. Even after it cooled, the coating didn't turn soggy and kept that chewy, crispy texture, so I enjoyed it happily down to the very last piece.

Great taste that pleases your mouth and a wallet-friendly price are a given, but on top of that, the owner welcomes you warmly every single time, like you're a longtime regular or even their own child — so I'm sure I'll be heading straight here without any second thoughts whenever I stop by Amsa Market for groceries.

Whether it's a comforting snack for when you're hungry, the perfect pairing with a cold beer at the end of a hard day, or a side dish for the whole family's dinner, Gimssi Chicken Amsa Market Branch delivers on every front!

If you want to feel the warmth of a traditional market along with the crispy taste of properly made dakgangjeong, don't hesitate — pay a visit this weekend. The owner is seriously so kind ❤️