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What to order at Tosokchon Samgyetang
- Must order
- Classic samgyetang: whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice.
- Signature dishes
- Samgyetang, Black chicken samgyetang
- Editor tip
- Come at 10:00 on a weekday to walk straight in; the broth is identical morning and night.
CuisineKorean Traditional
Price₩₩
NeighborhoodBukchon and Samcheong
HoursDaily 10:00-22:00
Phone+82-70-7008-3774
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Signature dishes: Samgyetang, Black chicken samgyetang
Must order: Classic samgyetang: whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice.
Tip: Come at 10:00 on a weekday to walk straight in; the broth is identical morning and night.
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