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Tosokchon Samgyetang
Food4.2 · 11 7154 · 2 703≈ 1 h 8 min
Tosokchon Samgyetang is a legendary traditional Korean restaurant located inside a charming courtyard hanok near Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. It is celebrated across the country for its signature samgyetang—young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, whole ginseng root, chestnuts, garlic, and jujubes, slow-cooked in a rich herbal broth. Despite frequent queues, the spacious dining rooms and rapid service welcome crowds every day.
Highlights
- Iconic ginseng chicken soup simmered in rich herbal broth
- Authentic dining atmosphere inside a traditional Korean hanok
- Complimentary ginseng wine and house-made radish kimchi
- Short walking distance from the royal Gyeongbokgung Palace
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 22:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 22:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 22:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 22:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 22:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 22:00 |
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