Palgakdo Main Branch Seoul is a charcoal-grilled chicken restaurant in Guro-gu, a short walk from Sindorim Station. This guide covers its 2026 hours, menu, and directions, including where the two official listings disagree on weekday opening time.
Key facts — As of 2026-10-02
- Per the Korea Tourism Organization listing (checked 2026-10-03), Palgakdo Main Branch is at 643 Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, phone +82-2-2675-9242, website https://8gakdo.co.kr/.
- Per the KTO listing, hours are Mon-Fri 11:00-22:30 with a 14:00-16:00 break and Sat-Sun 12:30-22:30 with a 15:00-16:00 break, open all year round.
- Per the KTO listing, the restaurant is about 458 m from Sindorim Station (Lines 1/2) Exit 5 — roughly a 6-minute walk.
Palgakdo Main Branch Seoul: What Kind of Restaurant Is It?
Palgakdo Main Branch (팔각도 본점) is at 643 Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, and its listed phone number is +82-2-2675-9242.
The specialty is charcoal-grilled chicken — chicken cooked over charcoal so it stays tender and juicy.
The menu format is various chicken parts served with side dishes and dipping sauces.
The interior has a pentagon theme and is described as good for dates and group gatherings.
Its official website is https://8gakdo.co.kr/.
Getting there — Palgakdo Main Branch
- Nearest station: Sindorim (Line 1, Line 2) — about 6 min walk; Guro (Line 1) — about 11 min walk
- From Seoul Station: about 30 min by subway, no transfer · ₩1,650
- From Myeong-dong: about 39 min by subway, 1 transfer · ₩1,650
- From Hongik Univ. (Hongdae): about 23 min by subway, no transfer · ₩1,550
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Calculated by koreankorea.com from our subway map (times ±10 min). Plan your own route
The signature dish is charcoal-grilled chicken, with chicken neck, chicken soup, spicy chicken soup, chicken cartilage, and chicken feet also on the menu.
Each part comes with side dishes and dipping sauces rather than a single set plate.
If you want to browse before visiting, the official website at https://8gakdo.co.kr/ carries the store’s own information.
According to the KTO listing, weekday hours are Mon-Fri 11:00-22:30 with a 2-hour break from 14:00 to 16:00, and weekend hours are Sat-Sun 12:30-22:30 with a 1-hour break from 15:00 to 16:00.
The store is listed as open all year round with no regular closing day.
One weekday-hours conflict: the Seoul Tourism listing shows Mon-Fri 16:00-22:30, so lunch service is unconfirmed — the official site and phone (+82-2-2675-9242) are the way to settle it.
| Day | Hours | Break time | Closing day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 11:00-22:30 (KTO) / 16:00-22:30 (Seoul Tourism, conflicting) | 14:00-16:00 | None — open all year round |
| Sat-Sun | 12:30-22:30 | 15:00-16:00 | None — open all year round |
Take Seoul Subway Line 1 or 2 to Sindorim Station and leave by Exit 5.
From there it is about 458 m on foot, roughly a 6-minute walk.
The restaurant sits in Guro-gu, western Seoul, near the Line 1/2 interchange at Sindorim.
If you drive, parking is available with around 30 spaces.
Reservations are not listed in the KTO listing, so there is no confirmed booking channel.
Takeout is likewise not listed in the KTO listing.
For anything not covered here, the official website https://8gakdo.co.kr/ or the phone number +82-2-2675-9242 is the place to ask.
When calling from abroad, dial +82-2-2675-9242 and drop the leading 0 of 02.
The data conflicts only on weekday opening time, and everything else is consistent across listings.
If I were going, I would go on a weekend after 16:00 — the 12:30-22:30 span with a 1-hour break is confirmed at high confidence, and I would skip the break window entirely.
On a weekday, I would aim for after 16:00 too, since that opening time is the only figure both listings can agree on.
My first check before heading out would still be a quick call to +82-2-2675-9242, because the lunch service question cannot be settled from the listings alone.
👉 KTO listing with the store’s address, phone, and weekend hours
👉 Seoul Tourism restaurant page with subway directions to Sindorim Station
👉 official Palgakdo website with menu information
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Sources
- api.visitkorea.or.kr
- Seoul Tourism English listing: hours, Sindorim Stn Exit 5, 4 (english.visitseoul.net)
- Where-to-eat by station resource (koreankorea.com)
Tips for Visiting Palgakdo Main Branch
- If you need a lunch visit, call +82-2-2675-9242 first — the weekday opening time conflicts between the two official listings.
- Weekday breaks run 14:00-16:00 and weekend breaks run 15:00-16:00, so arrive outside those windows.
- Sindorim Station Exit 5 is the closest exit, about a 6-minute walk from Line 1/2.
- Reservations and takeout are not listed in the KTO listing, so ask by phone.
- Coming from abroad, dial +82-2-2675-9242 and drop the leading 0 of 02.
FAQ
Q. Is Palgakdo Main Branch open every day?
Yes — the KTO listing says it is open all year round with no regular closing day, opening Mon-Fri 11:00-22:30 and Sat-Sun 12:30-22:30, each with an afternoon break.
Q. How do I get to Palgakdo Main Branch by subway?
Take Seoul Subway Line 1 or 2 to Sindorim Station, Exit 5 — the restaurant is about 458 m away, roughly a 6-minute walk.
Q. What is Palgakdo Main Branch known for?
Charcoal-grilled chicken — chicken cooked over charcoal so it stays tender and juicy — served as various chicken parts with side dishes and dipping sauces.
Q. Is there parking at Palgakdo Main Branch?
Yes, parking is available with around 30 spaces, though the exact fee is not listed.
Q. What time does it open on weekdays?
The KTO listing says 11:00, but the Seoul Tourism listing shows 16:00 — the lunch service is unconfirmed, so call +82-2-2675-9242 to check.
Before you go, call +82-2-2675-9242 to confirm weekday opening hours, since the two official listings disagree.
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