Pungmi Tongdak 풍미통닭

When I crave garlic fried chicken in Suncheon, this is the only place that scratches the itch, delivering a flavor profile that no other garlic chicken shop has managed to replicate. Rather than a sweet garlic glaze, this spot coats its old-school whole fried chicken with a pungently sharp, nose-tingling raw garlic kick that is genuinely addictive. The skin fries up impossibly crispy while the meat stays juicy inside, though this texture is best experienced eating in rather than taking away. Piling kimchi and cabbage salad on top of each piece cuts through the richness and elevates every bite. The fried gizzards are a must-order side that pair perfectly with the chicken. The restaurant recently relocated to a new, more spacious venue, and their house Blanc beer complements the chicken nicely. Evening visits may involve a wait, so arriving around 4 PM lets you grab a table immediately.