This day itinerary came to Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul. I have longed for the deliciousness of Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup. After tasting Chen Yuhua’s chicken before, I will come back to Bukchon and arrange a meal with Bukchon’s XNUMX-year-old native ginseng chicken soup, a century-old history The old-fashioned restaurant really stood the test. The delicious ginseng chicken soup did not disappoint us. After replenishing her energy, Wendy collected the eight scenic spots of Beicun all the way. As for Anya during her pregnancy, she spent the afternoon leisurely in the Quanguangxiu coffee house.
📂Quick understanding: a basic introduction to Bukchon’s century-old native ginseng chicken soup
The century-old local ginseng chicken soup (백년토종삼계탕) was founded in 1995. It has been recommended by the Michelin Guide for many years since 2016. The main store is located in Hongdae, Seoul, and there are many branches in Seoul. During this trip, I came to the Bukchon store to experience it.
Bukchon’s century-old native ginseng chicken soup has more than one hundred years of history. The entrance has an eye-catching sign and a large rooster welcoming guests. There is a large garden in front of the door, which provides an open-air dining area. Big tank.
There are many photos and signatures of celebrities at the entrance of the restaurant. The whole restaurant has two floors. The first floor mainly provides individual guests, and the second floor has independent compartments for gatherings. There are 1 seats in two types: seat and floor heating. Free Wi-Fi is available.
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▲ There is a small garden in front of the restaurant with an open-air dining area.
▲ Next to the open-air dining area is a kimchi jar buried underground.
▲ A large tank of ginseng wine set up by the gate.
▲ There are many signatures and photos of celebrities endorsing at the entrance hall.
🆒The dining experience of Bukchon’s century-old local ginseng chicken soup
The Bukchon century-old native ginseng chicken soup menu is available in four languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean, which meets the needs of most tourists, and the ordering is barrier-free.When ordering, the waiter will directly hand over three small dishes, namely kimchi, radish, and spicy garlic, which can be refilled for free. As for the chicken soup, the chicken soup is served directly after the in-house cooking is completed, which is very different from other dishes. Chicken dishes.
The classic item of the menu is the signature local ginseng chicken soup (토종삼계탕), which uses organic broiler chicken with ginseng, red dates, glutinous rice, green onions, ginkgo nuts and other ingredients. The glutinous rice in the chicken is more delicious after being filled with soup, making people have a full sense of fullness. The overall meal is low-key and stable and the entrance is smooth, which can bring a warm feeling in winter.
Wendy directly chose the signature ginseng chicken soup, while Anya ordered the black garlic (흑마늘) flavored ginseng chicken soup. There are also kimchi (묵은), white soybean (들깨), ginseng and abalone (산삼전복) and other flavors for those who are brave enough to try it. You can order to eat and see. In addition, the store also offers fried chicken, stewed chicken, sauce chicken, spicy stir-fried chicken, kimchi pancakes and other dishes. If you are traveling with many people, it is a good idea to order beer or soju and eat and drink together.
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▲ After entering the restaurant, there is an open kitchen on the first floor. The ginseng chicken soup is served only after the in-field cooking is finished.
▲ From left to right, there are three small dishes of kimchi, garlic, and radish, which can be refilled for free.
▲ Black garlic ginseng chicken soup ordered by Anya.
▲ Wendy's signature local ginseng chicken soup.
▲ Wendy added a bottle of shochu. The shochu tasted smoothly, but it had a strong staying power.
▲ The chicken is full of glutinous rice, which is more delicious after being filled with soup.
▲ The cost of this meal is the signature local ginseng chicken soup and black garlic ginseng chicken soup, plus a bottle of shochu.
🚖How to get there by car? Traffic information and surrounding environment of Bukchon Centennial Ginseng Chicken Soup
Bukchon’s century-old local chicken soup (북촌백년토종삼계탕) is located in Bukchon Hanok Village, near Anguk Station (3 안국역) of Seoul Metro Line 328. After exiting from Exit 5 of the escalator, it faces the Hanok in the north. In the direction of the village, walk straight for about 450 meters to arrive.
Bukchon Hanok Village is located in the center of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Unhyeon Palace and other attractions. All of them can be listed as sightseeing spots. The famous Bukchon Eight Views in Hanok Village is a physically demanding visit. The route, the arrangement in the middle of the itinerary to come and taste the ginseng chicken soup can be said to be the best arrangement for replenishing energy.
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✅Comprehensive review: Fresh and tender cuisine containing glutinous rice
This time the itinerary of Seoul cherry blossom viewing was during Anya's pregnancy period. There were not many cherry blossom spots arranged. Instead, I visited many gourmet restaurants and tasted a chicken from Chen Yuhua, a chicken from Kongling, and Bukchon’s century-old native ginseng chicken soup. Too nourishing, or the schedule is too tiring, Anya has slight bleeding symptoms in the last two days. Although the saying to avoid eating ginseng during pregnancy still depends on physical fitness, it is recommended that pregnant women should be careful, eating together or tasting, and the schedule is also Try to relax.
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Century-old native ginseng chicken soup Beicun store. 북촌백년토종삼계탕
- Phone: +82 2 7475535
- Official website: https://100samgyetang.modoo.at/
- Chinese address: No. 170-3, Gahui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Korean address: 서울특별시종로구가회동170-3
