Korean Chimac Tour: Hidden Chicken Spots

Immerse yourself in the Seoul Chicken & Beer Experience, a night out in Seoul where you’ll visit hidden chicken restaurants and pubs, try unique flavors of fried chicken and beer, and soak up the authentic Korean nightlife.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mangwon Market - Mangwon Market has been going through a renaissance. Younger people have come in and opened interesting restaurants, pubs, and food stands next to the older proprietors. It feels like a revived traditional market that hasn’t lost its character.
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Chicken and beer (chimac) is an essential experience in Korea, and this tour lets you dive in like a local.
Explore three hidden chicken venues, each with its own distinct flavors, stories, and ambiance:
Stop 1: A retro ‘90s-style pub offering crispy fried chicken with chilled beer—simple, nostalgic, and delightful.
Stop 2: A cozy country-style…

Location
Mangwon Station
Inside Mangwon Station, bottom of the escalators, in front of Nature Republic make up shop. (Don't rely on the address. We use subway exits for locations in Seoul.)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Deborah
Nov 1, 2025
Great Fun! - Can’t say enough. If you want a fun, cultural experience, and great food too, then you need to go out with Jeff. We enjoyed delicious Dak Golbi and of course fried chicken and beer. We were stuffed and then tried several snacks at the food market as well. He is fun and engaging, loves to share his culture and Traditions. It’s been along time since University, but we had a great time learning Korean drinking games! He went way out of his way late at night when I left my cell phone in our taxi. Even though it was very late at night I contacted him and he tracked down the taxi driver and both delivered the phone to my hotel. For that I am forever grateful. Highly recommend this tour . You won’t be disappointed.
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Carmenb230
Oct 20, 2025
Great fun for any age group! - Our group had such a great time on this tour! Our guide, Jeff, has a fun and engaging personality- it felt like meeting up with a great friend! In addition to tasting delicious food that was new to us (not all fried chicken, which we loved), Jeff taught us about drinking etiquette, social culture, and we learned some fun drinking games! I highly recommend this tour- it was a highlight of our trip and good for any age group. Just bring an appetite because the food is delicious and abundant!
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179guidov
Oct 7, 2025
Yes, it's awesome and fried chicken will never be the same. - Awesome tour! Takes you to several places that all serve up delicious kinds of Korean chicken. Tour guide Simon was super friendly and very knowledgable on the different kinds of dishes, prep and presentation. My favorite was the joint that was themed with a lot of war memorabilia. Already looking forward to the next time I can book this.
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Williamashleym
Sep 29, 2025
Jeff the Tornado - A great evening with Jeff, who was the best host showing my wife and I around some fantastic food spots and the market. Highly recommended, Jeff was a personable tour guide and we had a lot of laughs together along the way!
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Jenniferkx564hr
Aug 18, 2025
A must-do excursion - Great experience! The food was fabulous and Jeff was engaging and entertaining. He gave us good tips for Korean etiquette & how to speak basic greetings. Overall, a wonderful experience!
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Richard_m
Jul 27, 2025
Very Fun! - Our tour guide, Simon, was excellent. As a chef, he knows his chicken! He brought us to truly authentic chicken places in local, non-touristy areas to experience the real local flavor. Fun time!
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176charlieo
Jul 20, 2025
- Jeff was incredible!! We tried so many amazing things we wouldn’t have found by ourselves and he brought each delicacy to life! Such a fantastic experience and couldn’t recommend the tour enough to anyone - the perfect blend of entertaining stories, delicious food, an insightful knowledge and experience that brought it all to life! If you’re in Seoul, you need to do this!
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Cat_d
Jul 11, 2025
Best night out in Seoul! - We had a truly memorable evening with Jeff. He is amazing fun, full of energy and great conversation. We all had an excellent evening. We korean fried chicken and beer, followed by a wander through a market, then another chicken dish with beers and soju. He got us all back to the metro safely, and didn't scrimp on time. Would highly recommend you join this tour for a fun night out in Seoul.
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Ashlee
Jul 9, 2025
Outstanding tour! - Jeff was such a great tour guide. Had a lot of fun learning Korean customs, trying different foods, including foods from the market (the Korean blood sausage was surprisingly good!), and learning the local drinking games. Was definitely worth adding this tour into the trip, 100%
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Frequentflier225380
Jul 8, 2025
Fun Night - Great fun and a memorable night. Jeff went out of his way to make sure that we enjoyed ourselves as well as learning about Korean cuisine. More than enough food avd drink...
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From $100
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).