Hannam Oriental Roast Chicken

About

A Korean wood-roasted chicken spot in Seoul, known for its chicken stuffed with sticky rice and ginkgo nuts, served with unlimited banchan.

Why go

• It's the best roast chicken ever
• One of my favorite comfort meals in Seoul
• A cult favorite offering a woodfired version of Korea's famous ginseng chicken soup

Must try

• Wood-fire roasted whole chicken
• Chicken stuffed with sticky rice and ginkgo nuts
• Chicken stuffed with ginseng, jujube medicinal herbs
• Spicy chicken
• Unlimited banchan

Pro tips

• Go early on weekends, opens 4:10PM
• Be prepared to wait 1-2 hours
• Sign up on the waiting list before mealtime
• Get here around 9:30 PM on a weekday to avoid wait
• Pair with beer or soju

Good to know

• Always busy, be prepared to wait
• Closed on Sundays
• Cash only mentioned

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Rating

4.3 / 5 (1106 reviews)

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