Tosokchon Samgyetang
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The most famous historic samgyetang restaurant next to Gyeongbokgung Palace, where the signature ginseng chicken soup costs around 20,000 KRW per person, making it a near-mandatory stop for travelers.
Located in Seochon near Gyeongbokgung Station, Tosokchon is the most familiar samgyetang specialty restaurant for tourists in Seoul. Its signature is the rich, ginseng-infused samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), with a black chicken (ogolgye) version also available. You can also order a seafood and green onion pancake (haemul pajeon) to share, and complimentary ginseng wine is served before the meal. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating, but reservations are not accepted, and peak hours often require a wait of 15 to 40 minutes, with some diners reporting longer times. A multilingual menu is provided. The samgyetang is about 20,000 KRW. It is about a 200-meter walk from Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station on Subway Line 3.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00-22:00, Last order 21:00
Nearby sights
- Seochon & Tongin Market
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- MMCA Seoul
- Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheon
- Jogyesa Temple
- Deoksugung Palace & Stonewall Road
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Insadong