Korea Samgyetang
고려삼계탕
Seoul's first samgyetang house, by City Hall since 1960.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- City Hall Station (Line 1/2)
Why we picked it
Often called the first restaurant to put samgyetang on a menu, now run by the second generation. A lighter, clearer broth than Tosokchon's and a short walk from City Hall and Deoksugung.
What to order
Samgyetang Signature
삼계탕
₩20,000
Clear, light ginseng chicken soup.
Abalone samgyetang
전복삼계탕
₩26,000
With abalone.
Black chicken soup
오골계탕
₩26,000
Rotisserie chicken
고려통닭
₩21,000
To share.
Our recommended order
Solo: one samgyetang. For two: two bowls, or one plus a rotisserie chicken.
How to enjoy it
Season with the salt on the table, eat the meat dipped in salt and pepper, and stir the rice from inside the chicken into the broth.
Before you visit
- Location
- 1 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul서울 중구 서소문로11길 1
- Nearest station
- City Hall Station (Line 1/2), Exit 10
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10:30–21:00; Sat–Sun 10:30–20:30
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Waiting
- Busy at weekday lunch with office workers.
- Reservation
- Walk-in only.
- Phone
- 02-752-9376
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