Wonjo Hosu Samgyetang (원조호수삼계탕)

Explanation

Opened in 1990, Wonjo Hosu Samgyetang is often cited as one of the three best samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurants in Seoul. It has only one dish on the menu, the samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) with thick and rich soup flavored with perilla seeds. The soup comes with a plate of kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi), sizable chili pepper and cucumber pieces to be dipped into gochujang (red chili paste), and raw garlic.

Inquiry

+82-2-848-2440

Information Use

Representative menu : Samgyetang (Ginseng chicken soup)

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Business hours : 11:00-21:30 (Last order 21:00)

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Handling menu : Samgyetang (Ginseng chicken soup; single menu)

Location

276, Dorim-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Directions

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