Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits chicken restaurant in Seoul's Hongdae district

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang continued his culinary tour of Seoul by visiting a popular BBQ chicken restaurant in the bustling Hongdae district. The visit followed an earlier dinner where Huang met with prominent South Korean business leaders, including SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo.

After leaving the initial dinner, Huang and the executives moved to a BBQ Chicken outlet. The presence of the tech CEO and the business magnates drew a massive crowd of enthusiastic citizens eager to catch a glimpse. Police and security personnel worked to manage the throng, forming human chains to ensure the group could enter the establishment. Huang readily engaged with fans, signing autographs and interacting with them outside the restaurant.

Huang's affinity for Korean fried chicken is well-documented. During a previous visit, he famously enjoyed chicken and 'somaek' (a mix of soju and beer) with executives, declaring Korean chicken "the best in the world." Photos and reports from the recent visit captured Huang enjoying the meal, even sharing his food with nearby tables and expressing his delight.

Earlier in the evening, Huang had sampled Korean barbecue, specifically samgyeopsal (pork belly), which he enjoyed with accompaniments like perilla leaves and kimchi. His positive reactions and gestures, including a fist pump, contributed to a reportedly warm and convivial atmosphere during the initial meeting with the business leaders.