Daegu has long been home to many poultry slaughterhouses. Restaurants utilizing chicken by-products began to spring up one by one near Pyeonghwa Market. In particular, chicken gizzards were developed as a cheap and delicious snack for laborers in this area, where a labor market had formed. They became a premier delicacy due to their chewy and savory texture as well as the affordability they offered. Consequently, the nation's only chicken gizzard alley was formed right next to Pyeonghwa Market. This alley is famous for serving only fried chicken gizzards. Kim Jeong-suk, the owner of Goindol, a restaurant specializing in chicken gizzards, took over the business in 2003 and is dedicated to promoting the alley as the president of the Chicken Gizzard Alley Prosperity Association. Ms. Kim abandoned existing recipes and developed a new one. She discovered the "golden ratio" of heat, seasoning, and cooking time without using artificial seasonings. In particular, the secret to the sauce for the fried gizzards lies in a method that differs from the typical method of boiling corn syrup with red pepper powder and seasonings; instead, the syrup is boiled briefly, cooled, and then the seasonings are added to create a spicy, sweet, and clean flavor. It is CEO Kim's firm conviction to use only refrigerated chicken gizzards and never reheat or process them a second time after frying them once. He has operated the business with the unwavering commitment to providing excellent service while maintaining the authentic taste of the past. As a result of these efforts, the shop is still bustling with customers. Customers can choose from three flavors for the fried chicken gizzards: fried, seasoned, or soy sauce. The batter is not thick, resulting in a clean and exquisite taste, and the gizzards inside become chewier the more you chew, making you want to keep reaching for more. CEO Kim's steadfast and upright culinary philosophy is fully conveyed through the flavor.

Korean food type

Add 5, Agyang-ro 9-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu

Tel 053-951-3238

Opening Hours 11:00-02:00, Closed on the third Monday of every month

Edit Jiyoung Ha

Photograph Umi Shin