EasyTicket Tosokchon Samgyetang
📍 체부동(서촌), Seoul
This samgyetang restaurant in the Chebu-dong alleys west of Gyeongbokgung Palace opened in 1983. Since it is close enough to walk to and from the palace, it is often picked for a meal before or after a visit, and many foreign visitors come here too.
The menu centers on samgyetang, with variations using different ingredients. The broth is pale and on the thick side, giving it a different feel from clearer samgyetang, and many diners enjoy it with ginseng wine.
Several hanok buildings are connected together, so there are many seats and turnover is fast. Even if the line looks long, the actual wait is usually short, but avoiding lunchtime makes the meal more relaxed.
Visitor information
| Address | 서울특별시 종로구 자하문로5길 5 (체부동) |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Daily 10:00~22:00 (last order 21:00) |
| Closed days | Check official information |
| Price range | Around 20,000 won per person |
| Parking | Parking is available at the store, but spaces are limited, so public transportation is recommended |
| Contact | 02-737-7444 |
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Useful tips
- Noon to 1 p.m. is the busiest window, so the 11 a.m. hour or after 2 p.m. is more relaxed.
- It is a 10-minute walk from the west side of Gyeongbokgung Palace, so it pairs well with a palace visit.
- There are many seats and turnover is quick, so even when the line looks long, the wait is usually short.
- Come out of Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station on Line 3, and you can walk there in about 5 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is it okay to eat there alone?
The menu is served as one bowl per person, so there are always solo diners. There are plenty of seats, single seats are easy to assign, and turnover is quick, so you usually won't wait long.
What other dishes are available besides the signature menu?
Tosokchon samgyetang, signature otgyetang, ogolgye samgyetang, Samsan cultured wild ginseng samgyetang, Samsan cultured wild ginseng ogolgye samgyetang
Can I get food to go?
Some menu items are available for takeout
