Doldam Samgyetang 돌담삼계탕
Chuncheon · Uiam Lake & Samaksan · Meal
Samgyetang is a whole young chicken stuffed with rice, ginseng and jujubes, simmered into a mild, rich broth, and Koreans eat it as a restorative meal in hot weather and in cold. This restaurant on the Songam-dong lake side serves the classic version, with salt and pepper to season your own bowl and kimchi on the side. It is a good choice for older travelers, those avoiding chili, or anyone wanting a break from grilled and spicy food.
The portion is generous, and the chicken is tender enough to eat with a spoon. Visits around the hottest days of summer may mean queues. Confirm current prices at the door, since broth portions and sets vary.
A taxi from Namchuncheon Station takes about 10 minutes to Songam-gil in Songam-dong; there is parking around the shop. (Show a driver: 돌담삼계탕)
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- Best time to visit
- Summer lunch when locals seek a tonic meal, or a chilly evening.
- Pair it with
- Gongjicheon Recreation Area and Ethiopia House are a short ride away, and Chuncheon Jungdo Mulle-gil is also close.
- Great for
- Families with kids, Parents
- Local tip
- A ginseng chicken soup restaurant by the lake, mild and restorative. A kind meal for parents or anyone tired of spice.