Seoul / Ginseng chicken soup
토속촌삼계탕
Pair a visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace with a warming bowl of chicken soup. The traditional hanok setting makes this an inviting introduction to Korean comfort food.
Korea on a Plate · Monthly 30 · October 2026
On a food route: Seoul in 3 days, one meal at a time
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Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup
Classic samgyetang, seafood pajeon to share, and drink the free insam-ju before you eat.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Check the restaurant’s current hours and menu before making a special trip.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
This is our must-visit spot for samgyetang every time we're in Seoul! We travel to Seoul almost every year, and ever since our first visit 7 years ago, the quality has remained consistently excellent. The restaurant has expanded into a much larger space compared to before, so th
Commercial, and Packed with Deep Ginseng Flavor! If you want to experience a true Seoul institution that operates like a beautifully oiled machine, Tosokchon Samgyetang (토속촌 삼계탕) is a must-visit. It is incredibly big and spacious inside, yet the service is lightning-fast and und
After spending the morning exploring the beautiful palace next door, Donkey and I went to Tosokchon Samgyetang for lunch. I had heard about this place before but our cycling friends also recommended it as a must try spot in Seoul so we knew we had to visit. The restaurant is set
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NEAR YOU
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
Classic samgyetang, seafood pajeon to share, and drink the free insam-ju before you eat.
Expect about ₩20,000 per person. Samgyetang ₩20,000; black-chicken samgyetang ₩25,000.
10:00–22:00. Open daily.
Tosokchon Samgyetang is at 5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 종로구 자하문로5길 5. The nearest station is Gyeongbokgung Station.
Tosokchon Samgyetang suits First time in Korea, Near the sights, Not spicy, Solo dining.
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