Seoul's Top
Ginseng Chicken List
Traditional restorative soup for your health.
Tosokchon Samgyetang
"A ground-nut-like nuttiness sits in the broth, giving it a deeper, more โconcentratedโ taste than typical samgyetang."
Wonjo Hosu Samgyetang
"The perilla-based broth is unmistakably thickโmore like a rich soupโpushing forward with bold nuttiness."
Goryeo Samgyetang
"Rather than aggressively rich, the broth stays clean and straightforwardโclassic, baseline samgyetang."
Baekje Samgyetang
"The broth is clear and mildโherbal notes donโt dominate, and the finish stays clean."
3rd Samgyetang
"The signature is a grain-thickened broth that delivers richness and deep aroma in one hit."
Gangwonjeong
"A sunflower-seed nuttiness pops as a signature point, making the broth clean yet addictive."
Moonigol Sikdang
"The potato-based broth carries a pronounced nuttiness, giving a toasty, almost potato-soup-like comfort."
Madang Neoreun Jip
"The perilla broth is creamy-thick, delivering a soft, nutty impression from the first spoon."
Balsan Samgyetang
"Because the broth is grain-thickened, nuttiness is pronounced and the typical heavy herbal note feels reduced."
Jangsu Samgyetang (Jongno 3-ga)
"The broth leans clean and uncluttered rather than heavy, so it goes down easily."
Jangsu Hanbang Samgyetang (Gongdeok)
"Herbal notes sit quietly underneath and add depth, giving it a more balanced profile than herb-forward bowls."
Yongsan Samgyetang
"The broth leans clean and mild, yet keeps you spooning with steady umami rather than punchy seasoning."
Jinjeonbok Samgyetang (Main)
"Adding abalone layers in marine umami, making the broth feel more multi-dimensional than standard samgyetang."
Pyeonggang Samgyetang (Jangchung)
"A neat, composed brothโherbal notes sit deep rather than jump out."
Baekse Samgyetang (Gangdong)
"A notably rich broth that feels satisfyingly restorative in a single bowl."
Cheonil Samgyetang
"It wins with toasty, clean savor rather than exaggerated thicknessโeasy to finish comfortably."
Panax
"Grain elements (like black rice) push the broth toward nutty-toasty richness and add textural interest."
Sancheonmaru
"A broth that carries pronounced restorative aromaโvery satisfying if youโre seeking a โseriousโ body-boosting bowl."
Hanbang Daega Samgyetang (Gangnam)
"The broth stays clear yet deepโclean profile with a satisfying restorative backbone."
Sanghwang Mushroom Yaksu Samgyetang
"Mushroom aroma infuses naturally, spreading into an aromatic, nutty directionโmore characterful than standard bowls."
Masamgyetang (Yeoksam Annex)
"Herbal notes stay controlled, so the broth tastes clean and โcomposed.โ"
Hanbang Jeongtong Samgyetang (Seolleung/Samseong)
"The broth is rich enough to be satisfying without feeling heavy."
Yongsamgyetang
"The chicken feels notably hearty, giving strong one-bowl satisfaction."
Giwajip Neungi Baeksuk & Samgyetang (Haechuntang)
"Neungi mushroom aroma rises prominently, giving a strongly aromatic, restorative profile."
Naerimson Samgyetang (Yeoksam)
"A classic milky broth that stays true to the fundamentals."
Gobong Samgyetang (Yeouido)
"The broth is quite thickโgreat if you like a pronounced herbal-medicine profile."
Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang (Apgujeong)
"With multiple variants, you can choose nutty (perilla) vs cleaner (mung bean) to match your taste."
Eulji Samgyetang
"A relatively clean brothโherbal notes donโt leave a messy aftertaste."
Ijo Samgyetang
"A deep, concentrated broth where hearty umami shows up in every spoon."
Gangnam Samgyetang
"A classic, rich broth that reads as the kind of dependable samgyetang you crave repeatedly."
Garang Samgyetang
"Scorched-rice toastiness infuses the broth, pushing it firmly into a nutty, roasty lane."
Odam Neungi Mushroom Baeksuk & Samgyetang
"Neungi mushroom aroma rises immediately, giving a distinctly fragrant first spoon."
Hanbang Sikdang (Bangi)
"The perilla base is decisively thick, pushing the broth into a creamy, nutty profile."
Bangitgol (Bangi Main)
"A clearer broth where clean umami leads rather than heavy thickness."
Samgyetang Village
"A toasty, rich broth that goes straight for classic โboknalโ comfort."
Gobong Samgyetang (Gwanghwamun)
"Thick broth plus herbal aromaโwell-suited to those who want a deeply restorative bowl."
Jeongtong Samgyetang (near Sinseoldong)
"A richer broth that immediately feels filling and restorative."