Chicken wings and drumsticks, ₩8,000 each, at Jayang Market: Mr.

Ever get that instant mood lift on the way home from work just thinking about a good late-night snack?

After a tiring day, sitting down with family or friends over a cold drink or beer and some good fried chicken brings a warm, simple kind of happiness that beats almost any other gift.

These days, ordering chicken or specialty cuts from a franchise brand often runs you ₩20,000–30,000 once delivery fees are added — which can feel like a lot. If you've been missing chicken that's good value without the markup and the fluff, pay attention!

This time I found a real specialty-cut gem near Guui Station and Jayang-dong, inside Jayang Market — Mr. Kim's Chicken Jayang Market Branch!

It holds its own against the famous dakgangjeong (sweet-spicy fried chicken bites) shops in Sokcho, and honestly the quality and crispness of individual cuts is even better here, which is why word has spread among the locals. Let me give you my honest review of the wing, the bong (drumstick), and the dakgangjeong I picked up to go!

Location: inside Jayang Market near Guui Station and Jayang-dong

Mr. Kim's Chicken Jayang Market Branch is easy to reach from Guui Station and sits inside the lively Jayang Market. Walking down the market alley, you'll catch the savory, sweet-and-spicy scent of frying chicken from far away — it's hard to just walk past.

Standing in front of the shop, I could watch the chicken being fried golden and crispy in a clean, well-maintained fryer, which put me at ease. There's a warmth and generosity here that's hard to find at big franchises, the kind you only get at a traditional market — even the wait felt enjoyable. The owner is genuinely so kind 💕

Wing ₩8,000, drumstick ₩8,000 — specialty cut pricing

Ordering a single item of popular cuts like wings or drumsticks at most chicken shops these days tends to be pricey. At Mr. Kim's Chicken Jayang Market Branch, the price list alone was enough to make me smile — good and honest pricing!!^^

The wing and the bong (drumstick) are each just ₩8,000 — unbelievable value! Order both and you're still only at ₩16,000, less than a whole chicken at a regular franchise, for as much specialty-cut chicken as you want. Best value chicken spot in Jayang-dong, hands down.

I picked up the wing and drumstick on my way home from work, excited the whole way. The moment I opened the box at home, the warm steam, the glossy golden fried coating, and that irresistible fried aroma filled the whole house.

Chewy, savory, unbeatable — the wing

I tried the wing first. The batter was thin and light, not thick at all, so the texture really came through. The chewy skin combined with the moist, tender meat had me going "wow, this is fried right" after the very first bite. No gamey smell at all, and the more I chewed, the more the natural savory juices burst out — addictive, definitely going back for more!

Crispy outside, juicy inside — the bong (drumstick)

Next up, the bong (drumstick) was the perfect handheld size for tearing into. The outside was pleasantly crispy, and the inside was tender thigh meat, packed with juice — a true textbook example of crispy-outside, juicy-inside. Frying with the excess oil drained off meant it never felt greasy even after eating a lot, and the seasoning went all the way through, so it tasted clean and satisfying even without sauce.

Eating it together with the dakgangjeong made it even better~~~

Was it still crispy once it cooled?

Compared to the famous Sokcho-style dakgangjeong or big-brand wing-and-drumstick sets, the freshness and crispness of every cut here held up completely. If anything, the batter is lighter rather than heavy, so it didn't go soggy even after cooling — the crispness held. Sitting on a park bench with a cold beer, I could feel the whole day's fatigue melt away!

True to the shop's "good even cold" claim, the harmony of the crispy-outside, moist-inside batter and the seasoning was the real charm. The menu is varied enough that there's something for every taste.

Dakgangjeong flavors and sizes

The classic dakgangjeong comes in mild, medium spicy, or spicy, priced at medium ₩9,000, large ₩13,000, and XL ₩17,000 — great value given today's franchise chicken prices. There's also fried boneless chicken (medium ₩8,000) and a soy sauce flavor, good for kids and adults alike.

A great pick when you want a generous, no-guilt late-night snack, or a taste of the warmth of a traditional market. I'll definitely be picking this up again next time I pass through! The portions are huge — the owner told me the Jayang branch gives more than other locations^^

Final verdict: 100% would visit again

Mr. Kim's Chicken Jayang Market Branch isn't just cheap — it's a genuine gem that nails all three: fresh, quality ingredients, excellent frying know-how, and warm neighborhood hospitality.

If you prefer the tender, chewy wing and drumstick cuts over dry breast meat, you'll be completely satisfied — and above all, the dakgangjeong nails quality, flavor, and portion size.

A perfect no-fuss choice to take on an outdoor outing or share as a family late-night snack at home. If you want to enjoy great wings and drumsticks at a fair price, head to this Jayang Market favorite, Mr. Kim's Chicken Jayang Market Branch — the owner's kindness alone makes it worth a second, third, hundredth visit!!!