Jangsu Village
장수촌
About
Riverside Korean health-food spot near Haengjusanseong serving whole chicken and duck baeksuk with pots of scorched rice porridge and Han River views.
Perched along the slopes of Haengjusanseong in Goyang, Jangsuchon is a classic suburban retreat for nourishing restorative meals. Occupying the upper floors of a dedicated building overlooking the Han River and Haengju Bridge, the restaurant hums with the scent of simmering poultry and river breezes. It is designed for road trips and family gatherings, offering ample dedicated parking and an earthy, rustic interior divided into shared dining rooms outfitted with infant high chairs. The core of the menu revolves around *nurungji baeksuk*, served with either whole chicken or duck. The poultry arrives topped with chives, cleanly simmered without gamey undertones, though diners should note the texture leans firmer rather than fall-apart tender. The true centerpiece is the accompanying earthenware vessel filled with *nurungji juk*—a thick, glutinous rice porridge embedded with a richly browned, scorched crust, ginseng, and jujubes. Deeply nutty and dense, the scorched rice broth carries the meal. A generous bowl of tangy, spicy *dotorimuk* (acorn jelly salad) is a favored counterpoint, cutting the starchiness alongside house-made condiments like pungent *altari* (ponytail radish kimchi), brisk *geotjeori* (fresh cabbage kimchi), and pickled onions. Portions are hefty, easily feeding groups of three to four. Guests frequently utilize the self-service containers near the counter to pack up leftover porridge for the next day. Beyond the birds, the kitchen turns out classic riverside pairings like spicy stir-fried octopus, *haemul pajeon* (seafood scallion pancake), and bottles of local fruit wines. Weekend peak hours bring substantial crowds and brisk, hurried table management across the second and third floors. Securing a window seat with sunset views over the water is best managed by phoning ahead at least a day in advance, or aiming for off-peak arrivals before noon and after two. Should a queue form, diners can leave their number and stroll along the nearby Haengjusanseong Historical Park.
Menu
- Nurungji Chicken Baeksuk₩57,000
- Nurungji Duck Baeksuk₩63,000
- Acorn Jelly Salad
- 전복낙지누룽지백숙(토종닭/2~3인)₩84,000
- 닭볶음탕(토종닭/2~3인)₩59,000
- 전복낙지오리누룽지백숙(2~3인)₩90,000
- 통오리로스(한마리/2~3인)₩54,000
Local tips
- Call 30 minutes in advance to have duck or chicken baeksuk ready upon arrival.
- Order dotorimuk alongside the rich baeksuk to cut through the heavy meal.
- Leftover scorched rice porridge can be packed at the self-packaging station near the counter.
- On busy weekends, reserve by phone or arrive before 11:00 AM or after 2:30 PM to bypass queues.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:30–21:00
- Monday
- 11:00–21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:30
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:30
- Friday
- 11:00–21:30
- Saturday
- 10:30–21:00