Seoul · Seochon
Tosokchon Samgyetang
Long-running ginseng chicken soup house in a hanok courtyard, a short walk from Gyeongbokgung. Expect a queue at lunch.
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Samgyetang
Korean name: 삼계탕 · samgyetang
What is it?
Whole young chicken stuffed with rice, ginseng and jujube in a milky broth.
Taste & texture
Mild, clean and comforting, with ginseng and garlic aromas.
How to enjoy it
Pull the chicken apart in the bowl and season it with salt and pepper provided on the table.
Ingredients & preparation
A whole small chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, jujube and garlic, simmered in broth.
Traveler tips
Traditionally eaten on the hottest summer days. Not spicy.
Where to try it
Tosokchon near Gyeongbokgung is the best-known address.
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