Gangnam · SinnonhyeonKorean hot pot
Haehwaok
Sinnonhyeon
해화옥 신논현 직영점
Gather around a warming Korean beef hot pot in Sinnonhyeon. A hearty stop for a shared meal while exploring Gangnam.
START WITHBeef shank & tendon hot pot
Explore this restaurant Seoul / Ginseng chicken soup
Tosokchon Samgyetang
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.
In short: Tosokchon Samgyetang is a Ginseng chicken soup restaurant in Seoul, Seoul. The dish to order is Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup. Expect about ₩20,000 per person. Open 10:00–22:00. The Korean name is 토속촌삼계탕 and the address is 서울특별시 종로구 자하문로5길 5.
Korea on a Plate · Monthly 30 · September 2026
On a food route: Seoul in 3 days, one meal at a time
At a glance₩20,000 per personHours 10:00–22:00Open daily
Dish photos are for reference; presentation varies by day. Credits on the photo credits page.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Ratings & reviews on Google
- Candie tan2 months ago
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
- COCO nonosugar3 months ago
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
- oXRYSTALo Ong3 months ago
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
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Start with this
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup
A suggested order
Classic samgyetang, seafood pajeon to share, and drink the free insam-ju before you eat.
- Neighborhood
- Seoul
- Food style
- Ginseng chicken soup
- Station to look up
- Gyeongbokgung Station
- Hours
- 10:00–22:00 (last order 21:00)
- Closed
- Open daily
- Typical spend
- ₩20,000 per person
- Key prices
- Samgyetang ₩20,000; black-chicken samgyetang ₩25,000
What to know before ordering
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.
NEAR YOU
Nearby places
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
KEEP EXPLORING
Another meal, another discovery.
Gangnam · NonhyeonHong Kong-style pub
Yongyong Seonsaeng
Nonhyeon
용용선생 논현점
A Hong Kong-style pub in Nonhyeon for a table of bold, shareable dishes. Start with the signature volcano mala hot pot.
START WITHVolcano mala hot pot
Explore this restaurant 
YeongdeungpoSpicy chicken feet
Yuni Buldakbal
Yeongdeungpo
윤이불닭발 영등포점
Explore Korea’s spicy side with chicken feet in Yeongdeungpo. Rice balls and steamed egg are classic companions for this bold shared meal.
START WITHDakbal with rice balls & steamed egg
Explore this restaurant