What to order at Tosokchon Samgyetang

Must order
Samgyetang: whole young chicken packed with glutinous rice.
Signature dishes
Samgyetang, Black chicken samgyetang
Editor tip
Come at opening on weekdays; queues are shortest before 11:30.
CuisineKorean Traditional
Price₩₩
NeighborhoodBukchon and Samcheong
HoursDaily 10:00-22:00
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Signature dishes: Samgyetang, Black chicken samgyetang

Must order: Samgyetang: whole young chicken packed with glutinous rice.

Tip: Come at opening on weekdays; queues are shortest before 11:30.

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Location

Address: 5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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