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Restaurant guide 🍽️
Editor’s overview
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.
Menu and ordering
Classic samgyetang, seafood pajeon to share, and drink the free insam-ju before you eat.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★4.2 from 12,148 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 토속촌삼계탕 — 삼계탕
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
Takes reservations (Google listing)
Getting there
Gyeongbokgung Station · 10:00–22:00
Budget
about ₩20,000 per person
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
What do diners say on Google?
4.2★★★★☆12,148 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
COCO nonosugar★★★★★4 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
Abhishek★★★★★3 months ago
I have tried Ginseng Korean black chicken (Silky fowl) soup as I have to try something new. It was like a comfort food containing boiled chicken and rice with aroma of spices and a side dish of Khimchi. The price of dishes I felt comparatively cheaper with the portion size they a
Grace Angelia★★★★★5 months ago
One of the most legendary samgyetang restaurants in Seoul, located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, making it a great stop before or after sightseeing.
Even before lunchtime, the queue was already quite long, but the wait was reasonable because the restaurant had plenty of seating.
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Classic samgyetang, seafood pajeon to share, and drink the free insam-ju before you eat.
How much does a meal at Tosokchon Samgyetang cost?
Expect about ₩20,000 per person. Samgyetang ₩20,000; black-chicken samgyetang ₩25,000.
When is Tosokchon Samgyetang open?
10:00–22:00. Open daily.
Where is Tosokchon Samgyetang and how do I get there?
Tosokchon Samgyetang is at 5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 종로구 자하문로5길 5. The nearest station is Gyeongbokgung Station.
Who is Tosokchon Samgyetang good for?
Tosokchon Samgyetang suits First time in Korea, Near the sights, Not spicy, Solo dining.
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