Yongsan · Samgakji / Ginseng chicken soup
용산삼계탕
A samgyetang specialist near Samgakji Station serving whole young chicken in broth, including black-sesame and herbal versions alongside the classic. It is light, warming and an easy first Korean meal; a kimchi pancake on the side is a popular addition.
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Samgyetang · whole young chicken in ginseng broth
The classic samgyetang, or the black-sesame version if you want something richer; share a kimchi pancake.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Open daily 11:00–21:00. A queue often forms before opening, so arriving around 10:45 is the easy way in.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
The samgyetang and kimchi pancake were both amazing! This was our second time trying samgyetang in Korea, but it was even better than the first place we tried it. It feels very healthy, light, and tasty. The kimchi side dishes were also very good and paired well with the meal. Th
Loved the Samgyetang here. Had the black sesame & the herbal version. Super fantastic. Do arrive early as there is usually a queue. We went at 10.45am just before they open at 11am.
This place is soooo gooddd, it can be one of my comfort food and place if i live in Korea. The flavour and texture combination is amazing. and the staff that serve and greet us is sweet and friendly. thank youuuu!!!! will come back next time!!! fyi a lot of korean celebrities cam
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NEAR YOU
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
The classic samgyetang, or the black-sesame version if you want something richer; share a kimchi pancake.
Expect about ₩10,000 per person. Google price range ₩10,000–₩20,000 per person.
11:00–21:00. Open daily.
Yongsan Samgyetang is at 84-1 Hangangno 2-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 용산구 한강로2가 84-1. The nearest station is Samgakji Station (Lines 4, 6), about 390 m.
Yongsan Samgyetang suits First time in Korea, Not spicy, Solo dining.
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