Baekje Samgyetang
백제삼계탕
A long-running samgyetang house on a Myeongdong side street.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4)
Why we picked it
Up a flight of stairs off Myeongdong's shopping streets, an old-fashioned samgyetang specialist that opens at 9 a.m. and is used to visitors from all over Asia. A good warm meal between shops.
What to order
Samgyetang Signature
삼계탕
₩20,000
Ginseng-root samgyetang
산삼배양근삼계탕
₩25,000
With cultivated wild-ginseng roots.
Rotisserie chicken
통닭
₩20,000
Abalone porridge
전복죽
₩18,000
Our recommended order
Solo: one samgyetang. For two: two bowls and a plate of chicken gizzards or a pancake.
How to enjoy it
The broth comes unsalted. Season gradually, and drink the small glass of ginseng liquor before you start.
Before you visit
- Location
- 2F, 8-10 Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul서울 중구 명동8길 8-10
- Nearest station
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4), Exit 6
- Hours
- 09:00–22:00 (last order 21:00)
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Reservation
- Walk-in only.
- Phone
- 02-776-3267
Details from Naver Map, not yet checked in person. Confirm hours before you go.
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