How to order Ginseng Chicken Soup (삼계탕) in Korea
Whole young chicken stuffed with ginseng, jujubes, and sticky rice. Luxurious and restorative.
Say it to order
삼계탕 주세요
Samgyetang juseyo
Quick facts
- 삼계탕
- samgyetang
- Not spicy
- ₩18,000–25,000
- About 25 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Eat the chicken meat off the bone, drink the ginseng-infused broth.
Do
- Samgyetang is summer food — eat on hot days.
- This is considered a health-boosting dish.
Don’t
- Don't waste the broth.
- Don't eat this in winter.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Ginseng Chicken Soup in Korean?
- Say “삼계탕 주세요” (Samgyetang juseyo).
- Is Ginseng Chicken Soup spicy?
- No. Ginseng Chicken Soup isn’t spicy.
- How much does Ginseng Chicken Soup cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩18,000–25,000.
- How do you eat Ginseng Chicken Soup?
- Eat the chicken meat off the bone, drink the ginseng-infused broth.
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