Ratings
Review split — 15,144 on Korean platforms, 12,009 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.1 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A landmark samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurant tucked in the Chebu-dong alleys near Gyeongbokgung's west gate, long known as a stop for visiting dignitaries. The signature milky ginseng-chicken soup comes in several tiers — plain, black chicken (ogolgye), and wild-ginseng-root versions — alongside rotisserie chicken. Featured on Ddoganzip (또간집), Pungja's revisit-verification show, in its Seochon episode.
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Samgyetang from ~20,000 won, with ogolgye and wild-ginseng versions at 25,000-26,000 won (2025-2026).
Daily 10:00–22:00, last order 21:00
Expect lines
Weekend and peak (bok-nal) lunch waits commonly run 1 hour or more; weekday lunch can sometimes skip the line via the annex building, but this is not guaranteed.
Chebu-dong, Jongno
종로구 자하문로5길 5, 지상1층 (체부동, (체부동 86-1,2,3)) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Ddogan-jip (Pungja)✓ — 사대문 1등 매운맛 북촌에서 찾았습니다 | 또간집 EP.26 2023-04-14
Good to know
What is Tosokchon Samgyetang?
Tosokchon Samgyetang is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Chebu-dong, Seoul, operating since 1990. The dish to order is Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup).
Do I need a reservation at Tosokchon Samgyetang?
No — Tosokchon Samgyetang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Tosokchon Samgyetang?
At Tosokchon Samgyetang: Weekend and peak (bok-nal) lunch waits commonly run 1 hour or more; weekday lunch can sometimes skip the line via the annex building, but this is not guaranteed.
How much does Tosokchon Samgyetang cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Tosokchon Samgyetang. Samgyetang from ~20,000 won, with ogolgye and wild-ginseng versions at 25,000-26,000 won (2025-2026).
Can I order at Tosokchon Samgyetang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Tosokchon Samgyetang keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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