Tosokchon Samgyetang
토속촌삼계탕
Whole young chicken, ginseng and rice in a milky broth.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3)
Why we picked it
A hanok compound near Gyeongbokgung that serves the most famous samgyetang in the city. Thick, nutty broth and a chicken that falls apart under your spoon.
What to order
Samgyetang Signature
삼계탕
₩20,000
Young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng and jujube.
Ogolgye samgyetang
오골계 삼계탕
₩25,000
Black-chicken version, richer and gamier.
Rotisserie chicken
전기구이 통닭
₩19,000
Good to share between two.
Our recommended order
Solo: one samgyetang. For two: two samgyetang, or one each plus a rotisserie chicken to share.
How to enjoy it
Pull the chicken apart with your spoon and chopsticks, dip the meat in the salt-pepper dish, then mix the rice into the broth. The small glass of ginseng liquor is free: drink it or pour it into the soup.
Before you visit
- Location
- 5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul서울 종로구 자하문로5길 5
- Nearest station
- Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Exit 2
- Hours
- 10:00–22:00 (last order 21:00)
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Waiting
- Lunch queues are common; it moves fast.
- Reservation
- No reservations.
- Phone
- 02-737-7444
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