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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Jackson_e
Apr 25, 2025
Delicious food and cool locations - All three stops were unique in their own way, but all had delicious chicken and beer. This was a great introduction to the chicken and beer scene in Seoul.
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Michaelct9195dm
Mar 19, 2025
Chicken, beer, soju and more - Fun night out, plenty of chicken, beer, soju and more. Excellent hosting job by Ron. Definitely recommend, would be happy to go again next time I’m in Seoul.
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Imre_v
Mar 17, 2025
Our original tour guide... - Our original tour guide called in sick a day before our tour, so we got the option to reschedule or take a refund. We rescheduled to the next day and got a private tour with Ron, as we were the only booking for the evening. We had a great time! At the first chicken place, we mentioned that we hadn't yet had Korean BBQ in Seoul, so he offered to take us to do that instead of the next two chicken stops. We agreed and hit up a local spot with great Samgyeopsal (pork belly). We made good conversation, and Ron offered to walk us around Hongdae afterwards. We got a nice taste of the nightlife in this lively neighborhood, and he rode the bus with us to our hotel to see us off. All around great experience! We got some nice insights into Korean culture and got some solid recommendations for the rest of our trip. We appreciate the flexibility and proactivity of the tour operator and our guide. Would definitely recommend, five stars!
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Mark_r
Dec 21, 2024
In the words of Tina, ‘Simply the best’ - My favorite experience during our week long visit to Seoul. Our guide, Ron, absolutely amazing. The chicken, fantastic. The beer and soju - spot on. In my humble opinion, a visit to Seoul would not be complete without this tour. Don’t wait, book it - you will have a blast!
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Davidmx438xe
Nov 6, 2024
Good fun foodie trip - We had a great time with Ron eating out at some fun places around Seoul. Some great Korean BBQ and fried chicken, were particular highlights. It was nice to do this at the start of our trip around Korea because Ron help us understand some of the food culture of SK. Oh and if you get the chance, ask him to take you for Shaved Ice, it's amazing.
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Philip_w
May 25, 2024
Great tour for tasting famous Korean chicken dishes! - Really wonderful tour led by Hannah, showing my wife and I some great chicken places in central Seoul. The tour was very relaxed and we could eat/drink as much as we wanted (i.e., there is no pressure to drink a lot or eat a lot). Highly recommend this to tourists wanting a unique tour and good food. Hannah was a great guide.
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Mafang2020
Apr 26, 2024
Do this! - Great chicken/beer experience in a neighborhood away from the crowded central Seoul area. Three locals-filled places for three different tastings of fried, grilled chicken (and I really mean shared full dishes, not just samples). Thanks to our guide, Jeff, for the food and the engaging conversation!
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Marktb3411lk
Mar 14, 2024
Great Chimaek experience! - Ron gave an excellent tour that included 3 old school, mom and pop chicken and beer places near Mangwon station. During the tour, he took me through the Mangwon market, which I'll definitely revisit at some point. All 3 stops included a variety of tasty chicken and beer combinations with some fun side dishes to compliment the flavors and offset a little bit of the spice. They all had the feel of older, dimly lit pubs, which enhanced the experience. Ron was interesting to engage with as he spoke about some interesting aspects of the culture in Seoul. Though the tour features Cass and Red Rock beer, which is best with the chicken dishes, he also knows craft beer pretty well, so it was good to pick his brain on that with respect to Seoul. I'd highly recommend taking this tour if you enjoy wings, beer and great conversation about Seoul.
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Connie_b
Mar 3, 2024
Book This Tour!! - Amazing!! The absolute best guide. Joe was funny, knowledgable and very engaging. The quaint restaurants served the best chicken I have ever had. An added bonus was the walking down alleyways and through markets to get to the next restaurant.
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Shaun_b
Dec 2, 2024
Great Korean Fried Chicken - This tour was really good. Lots of food. We liked the first and last place. The middle stop was good, but not great. Simon was a good guide.
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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).