Chicken
Korean-style fried chicken, foreigner's favorite K-food
Chicken that tastes even better when you know it!
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Various flavors
and types Korean-style chicken boasts a wide range of flavors, including fried chicken and seasoned chicken. From chicken flavored with soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper to crispy fried coating, travelers can enjoy various tastes. In particular, seasoned chicken, with its spicy and sweet flavor, leaves a strong impression on foreigners. - 02 Crispy Texture Korean chicken boasts a crispier texture due to the double-frying method, which appeals to many foreigners. In particular, its crispy exterior and moist interior are highly regarded around the world.
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Perfect Pairing
with Beer In Korea, it’s referred to as "Chimaek" (chicken and beer) and has established itself as a popular food pairing loved around the world. The savory and crispy texture of the chicken complements the refreshing quality of the beer, enhancing each other's flavors.
Even More Special: Only Jeonju Chicken Restaurants
Chicken brand, ‘Hooken’
Hooken started as a small chicken restaurant in Seosin-dong, Jeonju, over 20 years ago and has now become a famous franchise with 19 locations. The key to its success in becoming a representative franchise of Jeonju lies in the owner's philosophy, which emphasizes "diligence" above all else. For the first 10 years, the restaurant operated year-round without a day off, maintaining the principle of using fresh chicken and clean oil.
Refreshing beer boasts a perfect pairing with chicken. When the crispy texture and juices of the chicken spread in your mouth, a sip of cold beer enhances the flavor and helps you forget the fatigue of the day. In addition to the deep and rich flavor of crispy fried chicken and the sweet and tangy seasoned chicken, Hooken is also famous for its signature dish: plump deep-fried squid that you must try.
In addition, Hooken's great charm lies in its variety of food options beyond chicken, satisfying all tastes throughout the four seasons. The menu includes fresh squid sashimi, crispy fried dishes, sea snail noodles, tofu kimchi, and various stews. Capturing the freshness of the sea that changes with the seasons, it offers special dishes that allow both travelers and locals to fully enjoy the flavors of each season, such as chewy jukkumi in spring, grilled shrimp in autumn, and warm octopus and shellfish in winter.
Hanguk Chicken Restaurant
Hanguk Chicken Restaurant is a takeout-focused market located in the Southern Market of Jeonju Hanok Village, popular for its classic charm in terms of price, taste, and portion size. It offers a variety of dishes, including fried chicken, chicken gangjeong, and deep-fried boneless chicken feet, while doughnuts and giant twisted breadsticks are also well-received as side snacks. Above all, the clean interior environment is trustworthy, and the extreme crispiness and light flavor achieved by frying in a cast-iron cauldron are among the restaurant's advantages. Maintaining a traditional chicken style, it is loved by both locals and travelers for its great value and delicious taste.
Gochang Chicken Restaurant
Located in Jeonju Moraenae Market, Gochang Chicken Restaurant offers delicious fried chicken made with fresh raw chicken. The restaurant prides itself on using only domestic No. 14 broilers to ensure top-quality freshness, and they also serve crispy deep-fried chicken feet. Whether it’s the crispy and savory fried chicken, the glossy seasoned chicken sprinkled with sesame seeds, or the chicken gangjeong with a subtle hint of ginger, each dish guarantees a delightful taste that will leave you wanting more.
Chimaek Festival: A Celebration of Taste and Enjoyment
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The culture of 'Chimaek,' enjoying chicken and beer together, can be experienced more deeply through the unique flavors and festivals of the Jeonju region. The Jeonju Chimaek Festival is held every summer as a large-scale event where various chicken brands and beer companies participate to showcase Jeonju's special Chimaek culture.
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This festival offers a variety of unique chicken dishes from different brands, all to be enjoyed with refreshing beer. It is a food festival that highlights Jeonju's characteristics, allowing you to also experience pairings with locally produced traditional liquor. While the culture of enjoying "Chimaek" is loved across Korea, we hope you will explore it more deeply through the unique flavors and festivities found in Jeonju.